Series:
Eagle Mountain: Critical Response (Book 2)
He never thought he'd see her again…
Until a killer reunites them
When he sees dog handler Anna Trent during a
search-and-rescue mission, Deputy Lucas Malone is stunned. Two years ago, they
met when she lost her husband on the same cancer ward where Lucas's girlfriend
died. As Lucas now wonders about their mutual attraction, the case they're
working turns into a murder investigation -- and Anna becomes a target. Lucas
was powerless to save his past love. Now he'll do whatever it takes to protect
Anna…
Terrific book. Anna and Lucas first met two years ago, on
one of the worst days of Anna's life, as she watched her husband slowly dying
of cancer. Lucas was there visiting his girlfriend, who was also dying. Lucas
was surprised when he ran into her in Eagle Mountain, where he was filling in
for another deputy.
Anna is a member of the Eagle Mountain Search and Rescue
team, along with her dog Jacqui. They were called out to look for Dave, a
missing bakery owner. I never considered a poodle a search dog, but Jacqui was
fantastic at her job. She quickly found the missing man hanging from a tree in
an apparent suicide. But something about the scene didn't sit right with Anna,
who shared her suspicions with Lucas.
The suspense of this story kept me hooked from start to
finish. Lucas takes their suspicions to the sheriff, who tasks Lucas with
investigating. Anna's concern for Dave's wife, Sandy, also has her asking
questions. The more questions they ask, the more confusing things become, as
answers don't add up. Several twists kept me guessing as I bounced from one
suspect to another. The final confrontation was a nail-biter, with Anna in
danger and the killer determined. The resolution was terrific, with an
unexpected player saving the day.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Anna and Lucas
develop. In addition to seeing each other again, they are surprised at the
sparks of attraction they feel. Up until now, Anna's grief has kept her from
moving forward, but her reaction to Lucas reminds her that she's still alive. I
liked their first date, which had some realistically awkward moments as they
dealt with their past connection. There are a few bumps in the road as they
work to put their pasts behind them, but ultimately, love overcame them all.
I loved the scenes that took place in Anna's yarn shop.
It's always easy to spot an author who participates in fiber arts because it
comes through in their writing. The comment about a tricky knitting action and
the satisfaction of mastering it resonates when you've experienced it yourself.
I also enjoyed the descriptions of the various yarns, the effects of touching
or "petting" them, and the stress relief of knitting. This gave Anna
added depth and relatability.
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