Series:
Night Guardians (Book 1)
Looking for clues
They found each other
Haunted by the tragedies in her past, forensic
investigator Cynthia Cornwall risks everything to keep Detective Adam Solberg
informed about the explosion that led to his father's death. Open, attentive
and undeniably gorgeous, Adam seems too good to be true. But Cynthia will have
to trust him if they're both going to survive this case. And she'll have to
decide if the connection they've forged is real enough to last.
Terrific start to a new series from a debut author. The
story drew me in from the start and kept me hooked to the end. The blend of
suspense and romance was well done.
The book started with a bang as a local motorcycle club's
building exploded, killing at least one person. The club members were all retired
police officers who worked hard to keep the neighborhood safe. The dead man's
son, Adam, is a detective with the local police. Devastated at the loss of his
father, he is not happy when he is forbidden to take part in the investigation.
Cynthia is a forensic investigator assigned to investigate
the explosion. A similar tragedy in her past motivated her rise in her field. It
also gave her a degree of empathy for Adam's situation, so she promised to keep
him informed about the progress of her investigation. I liked her determination
and attention to detail. She is a complex woman, and I loved the slow reveal of
the things that made her who she is.
It doesn't take long for Cynthia's investigation to draw
the wrong people's attention. Threats against her life rouse Adam's protective
instincts, and he invites her into his home to watch over her. Cynthia is a
very independent and self-reliant woman and is wary of trusting Adam's
protectiveness. But the more time they spend together, the more she realizes
that Adam's kindness and respect are the real deal. Adam is surprised by the
depth of his growing feelings for Cynthia. I loved how quickly he understood
her and her quirks. Neither expected the strength of their attraction or the
brain-scrambling effect it had on them. I liked watching them work through the
issues that could keep them apart. The ending was terrific.
The suspense of the story was excellent. Leads are few,
and those that Cynthia has are slow to reveal their connection. As she and Adam
get closer to the truth, the danger to them intensifies. The twists and turns of the investigation kept me intrigued throughout the book. The final
confrontation was a nail-biter and kept me glued to the pages until it was
over. There was a surprise at the end that I didn't see coming, and it served
as an excellent wrap-up of the story. I can't wait to read the next book in the
series.
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