Linda Strong
Forensic Technician Georgia Morgan is called to the crime scene of a young woman who was found in a cave. During her preliminary examination still in the cave, she discovers two more bodies in another chamber. The remains belong to two teenagers who have been missing for 5 years. The only survivor from that time was found at the bottom of the hill with a broken leg, a concussion, and no memory of anything that happened. When Georgia calls Amber to let her know that her friends have been found, she shows up hoping that this will close the door to that part of her life. Detective Jake Bishop has his doubts about Amber, but nothing concrete. She's either a master manipulator, a murderer, or as innocent as a newborn lamb. The twists and turns just keep popping up. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was dragged into another direction altogether. As with all of Mary Burton's books, it is very well written. Her characters are always multi-layered, enticing the reader to learn more about them. Georgia, as her family will attest to, is a firecracker. She's very good at what she does, and will go to any lengths to find the truth about what happened to these teens. Her partner, Bishop, is not so trusting of people ... but he does trust his gut feelings. And as they get closer to the truth, more bodies fall and Georgia becomes a target, leading to an explosive ending. This is a Romantic Suspense with an intriguing blend of suspense and spicy romance. Many thanks to the author / Kensington Books / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for a honest, unbiased review.
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