It's no coincidence when Grace Elland finds a vodka bottle next to the lifeless body of her boss, motivational speaker Sprague Witherspoon. The bottle is a terrifying--and deliberate--reminder of the horrors of her past. Grace retreats to her hometown to regroup and tries to put everything she's learned about positive thinking into practice--a process that is seriously challenged on the world's worst blind date. Awkward doesn't begin to describe her evening with venture-capitalist Julius Arkwright.
She has nothing in common with a man who lives to make money, but the intense ex-Marine does have some skills that Grace can use--and he's the perfect man to help her when it becomes clear she is being stalked.
As Witherspoon's financial empire continues to crumble around them, taking a deadly toll, Julius will help Grace step into her past to uncover a devious plan to destroy not only Grace, but everyone around her...
Hardcover, 352 pages
Published January 6th 2015 by Putnam Adult
Romantic suspense
For review
My thoughts:
There is nothing like a bit of romantic suspense to put you on edge and making you wonder who the killer is. I of course always fail until it's so obvious that whoever could guess it.
Grace finds her boss murdered. So of course she is one of the suspects even if she has a good alibi. And there is something strange about the murder. It reminds her of another murder long ago. Not to mention it seems someone is after her too! So what is going on? Well, yes like I said before I always do try but can never figure it out, lol.
Julian is someone she goes on a blind date with. He is calm, smart, rich, former marine and someone who steps in when she needs it. Oh and of course they fall in love then. Slowly and good.
I liked the suspense, and the danger felt real. Nothing too crazy. But something (well sort of), that could happen to anyone.
Conclusion:
It was a nice mix of danger and romance.
Cover
well it does fit
Sounds good!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I always fail at guessing the killer until he practically reveals himself as well. Still, I have fun being wrong:) Sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteI do like being wrong too :)
DeleteThis sounds really good. I'm the same way, I guess who did it when anyone could figure it out. LOL
ReplyDeleteI am glad though, cos when you figure it out at once it's dull
DeleteSounds good to me too!
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DeleteTRUST NO ONE! *looks around suspiciously*
ReplyDeleteIt's oddly a talent of mine to guess who did it. But this sounds really good.
Ohh, you must be good then. It's like when I watch Midsumer Murders, i NEVER guess the killer
DeleteI'm not good at solving murder mysteries too, thank god we're not detectives! LOL
ReplyDeleteYes thank god! I would be so bad
DeleteI enjoyed it
ReplyDeletei love romantic suspense! though i haven't read any books by this author...must. try.
ReplyDeletedefinitely do :)
DeleteThis sounds like a good suspenseful mystery, but I hate falsely accused stories.
ReplyDeleteIt's not that bad, I say she is ONE of the suspects, there are many, and she does have a very good alibi
DeleteSweet..I snagged this and it makes me happy to hear you liked it
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DeleteI love that the danger and suspense seemed believable. You definitely made me curious!
ReplyDelete~Jess
It was very light too in a way so that is good
DeleteI used to read a lot of books by her and I have many in French but it's been a while. I should go back to them.
ReplyDeleteOne day then :)
DeleteI just love JAK, and I haven't read this one yet. Hope to do so soon. Glad you enjoyed it B.
ReplyDeleteI know you do :) This was a surprise for me, it just arrived and I was all, ok :)
DeleteIt's been a while since I've read anything by JAK. This ones sounds good.
ReplyDeleteIt was
DeleteBoring cover of boringness.
ReplyDeleteYes not exciting, but eh it works
DeleteThis one sounds perfect for my reading mood. :)
ReplyDeleteLove her books. I need to read more of them this year :)
ReplyDeleteGlad this kept you guessing! I always think I know the killer, and quite often find I am WAY off. Sounds like a good romantic suspense!
ReplyDeleteHaha, same here
DeleteYeah I can usually guess the end too, but as long as the book itself isn't predictable I don't mind.
ReplyDeleteIt was not
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