Booklist Reviews
*Starred Review* Private investigator Max Cutler doesn't believe in coincidences. Daniel Flint has hired Max to investigate the suspicious death of his cousin, Louise. Max is just beginning to go through Louise's apartment when Charlotte Sawyer calls to see if she might drop by. Before she died, Louise mailed a package to Jocelyn Pruitt, Charlotte's stepsister. Since Jocelyn is away on a retreat, Charlotte has been taking care of her apartment, and when she finds the package, Charlotte wonders if it might shed some light on Louise's death. What Max and Charlotte discover after opening the package about Louise's death makes them fear that Charlotte's stepsister, Jocelyn, may be in grave danger. With its fast-paced plot spiked with unexpected twists and plenty of danger, snappy writing infused with tart wit, and a captivating pair of protagonists who could give Bogart and Bacall a run for their money when it comes to creating sexual sparks, Krentz's latest superbly written tale ticks off every box on a romantic-suspense fan's wish list. Copyright 2016 Booklist Reviews.
Library Journal Reviews
Fearing the worst when her stepsister's best friend is found dead and her stepsister, Jocelyn, can't be found, Charlotte Sawyer joins forces with FBI profiler-turned-PI Max Cutler. Max is investigating the crime for the dead woman's cousin, while Charlotte tries to make sense of a mystery that gets more complicated with every step. They are certain it was murder, no matter what the police think, and as the clues begin to mount, a pattern emerges that goes back years and is more deadly and convoluted than they'd thought. A cryptic message, an investment club with a secret agenda, a decades-old abuse scandal, and some seriously shady characters ramp up a fast-paced story with more than enough villainy to go around. VERDICT With her classic flair and skill, Krentz has crafted another intriguing, complex, humor-laced romance that will lure new readers and captivate her fans. Krentz (Secret Sisters) lives in Seattle.. Copyright 2016 Library Journal.
Publishers Weekly Reviews
With this slow-paced book, Krentz (Secret Sisters) launches a romantic suspense series set in Seattle, where Max Cutler, a former profiler turned PI, moved to start his life over after burning out on the job. While investigating the mysterious death of Louise Flint, who belonged to a women's investment club, he encounters Charlotte Sawyer, whose stepsister, Jocelyn, another investor, also disappeared. Working together, they hope to both find Jocelyn and identify the culprit behind a decade-long rape and killing spree that started with a violent assault on Jocelyn while she was in college. The suspense story suffers from Krentz spending too much text introducing investment-club members in lieu of building ties between Charlotte and Max. It's also a setup for future books featuring Max's foster brothers, all of whom have a collective score to settle. Fortunately, the suspense picks up when Max and Charlotte realize they need to trust each other and work in close proximity to bring down the privileged villain. (Dec.) Copyright 2016 Publisher Weekly.