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Guardian Angel Investigations: Lost And Found #1
The Missing Twin
Detective Caleb Walker had taken on some tough cases for Guardian Angel Investigations, but when Madelyn Andrews came to him, claiming that her five-year-old daughter was able to "communicate" with her twin sister who'd never made it home from the hospital, Caleb was skeptical. One glimpse at the beautiful single mother, though, and he couldn't walk away. Now, as he looked into what had really happened when Madelyn went into labor, suspicious details were uncovered. Details that prompted Madelyn to cling to him as pain consumed her. And the deeper he dug, the more invested Caleb became in their tiny family, in their safety when danger penetrated their lives—and in their salvation when he promised to bring a little girl home....
217 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2011
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Rita Herron
323 books949 followersUSA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Rita Herron fell in love with books at the ripe age of eight when she read her first Trixie Belden mystery. But she didn’t think real people grew up to be writers, so she became a teacher instead. Now she writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job.
With over ninety books to her credit, she’s penned romantic suspense, romantic comedy and YA novels, but she especially likes writing dark romantic suspense and crime fiction set in small southern towns.
For more on. Rita and her titles, visit her at www.ritaherron.com. You can also find her on www.Facebook/ritaherron.com and Twitter.com/ritaherron.
With over ninety books to her credit, she’s penned romantic suspense, romantic comedy and YA novels, but she especially likes writing dark romantic suspense and crime fiction set in small southern towns.
For more on. Rita and her titles, visit her at www.ritaherron.com. You can also find her on www.Facebook/ritaherron.com and Twitter.com/ritaherron.
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May 20, 2012
Rita Herron specializes in romantic-suspense. Her current series is Guardian Angel Investigations: Lost and Found which mostly focuses on the stories of hard boiled (I never understood that phrase) helping beautiful women find what they've lost, currently focusing on the children that Dr Emery, a local doctor had illegally adopted, telling their mother's that their children died or were kidnapped. "The Missing Twin" is the first of this series, Madelyn Andrews approaching the agency and Detective Caleb Walker at her daughter's insistence that her twin sister is still alive, and in trouble. As they dug further into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the twins' birth the more she began to rely on Caleb to be her rock. But can they manage to rescue her daughter before it is too late?
The premise of this story is an interesting one. The casual acceptance of psychic powers was something a little more suited to Nocturne then Intrigue but they manage to make it work well enough. They don't let it overpower the rest of the story, using it only as a minor plot device to both prompt Madelyn into investigating, giving Caleb and Sara a connection, and to provide a way to give them important details. Its not quite a McGuffin but its pretty close. I don't begrudge Herron for using it with how... it isn't understated but it also isn't the focus of the story.
Caleb and Madelyn's connection, though forged in the face of tragedy and some gruesome stuff that I'll get to later felt slightly rushed. Going from first meeting to marriage proposal in what is maybe three days is a bit fast, even for a Harlequin novel. I'll allow it as the quick narrative style of the prose and how quickly things move is part of what sucks you in. I would have liked for their romance to be explored a little more but I will bow to the fact that that isn't the focus of the Intrigue books which are suspense + HEA.
The deaths, gruesomely described at times seemed to be excessive to making the point that 'the person who has Cissi is really bad'. They kidnapped a baby, really one, maybe two deaths described deaths would have been enough to make the point and increase the suspense. The body discovery off-screen and told to the characters could have saved some page space and given more development time to the relationship between Caleb and Madelyn.
Anyone who has enjoyed the previous Guardian Angel Investigations books and Rita Herron should really enjoy "The Missing Twin" as should any suspense fan who is okay with a body count shown on page. It can possibly be triggering to anyone who has issues surrounding, graphic violence descriptions, issues with adoption, or kidnapping. I give "The Missing Twin" 3 hearts out of 5.
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The premise of this story is an interesting one. The casual acceptance of psychic powers was something a little more suited to Nocturne then Intrigue but they manage to make it work well enough. They don't let it overpower the rest of the story, using it only as a minor plot device to both prompt Madelyn into investigating, giving Caleb and Sara a connection, and to provide a way to give them important details. Its not quite a McGuffin but its pretty close. I don't begrudge Herron for using it with how... it isn't understated but it also isn't the focus of the story.
Caleb and Madelyn's connection, though forged in the face of tragedy and some gruesome stuff that I'll get to later felt slightly rushed. Going from first meeting to marriage proposal in what is maybe three days is a bit fast, even for a Harlequin novel. I'll allow it as the quick narrative style of the prose and how quickly things move is part of what sucks you in. I would have liked for their romance to be explored a little more but I will bow to the fact that that isn't the focus of the Intrigue books which are suspense + HEA.
The deaths, gruesomely described at times seemed to be excessive to making the point that 'the person who has Cissi is really bad'. They kidnapped a baby, really one, maybe two deaths described deaths would have been enough to make the point and increase the suspense. The body discovery off-screen and told to the characters could have saved some page space and given more development time to the relationship between Caleb and Madelyn.
Anyone who has enjoyed the previous Guardian Angel Investigations books and Rita Herron should really enjoy "The Missing Twin" as should any suspense fan who is okay with a body count shown on page. It can possibly be triggering to anyone who has issues surrounding, graphic violence descriptions, issues with adoption, or kidnapping. I give "The Missing Twin" 3 hearts out of 5.
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September 16, 2025
**MINOR SPOILERS**
This book is a part of the Guardian Angel: Lost and Found series. It can be read as a standalone though I think a few characters were in other books.
The main character, Madelyn, gave birth to twins and was told that one of them, Cissy, died. Madelyn’s daughter, Sara, is convinced that her twin is still alive. When Madelyn finds out that the doctor at the hospital sold babies, she decides to investigate whether her daughter is correct.
The relationship between the twins is far past the usual mild sensing of each other. They are highly connected psychically. Sara has visions about Cissy and the two were able to communicate telepathically on a limited basis.
The other main character, Caleb, lost his wife and unborn child in a shooting incident meant for him. He suffers from guilt and grief several years later. He is a detective and becomes drawn into Madelyn’s situation and wants to help and protect her and her children.
There were a few scenes early on when Caleb touched Madelyn or vice versa where it seemed too early in the relationship for them to do so. It also was a little surprising because Caleb does not welcome feeling attracted to Madelyn. He originally sees it as a betrayal of his deceased wife.
Through much of the book, Madelyn seems in need of protection or seems a bit fragile. Caleb is a protector and wants to offer it. When they exhume Cissy’s coffin for example, Caleb tells Madelyn that he will look first and that she does not have to do so. She eventually does, but given they were trying to find out if Cissy was alive, I thought Madelyn should have pushed to be there when it was opened. This protective aspect to their relationship seemed pretty dominant and I am not sure that it was a good basis for a long term relationship. I thought the author should have built up other aspects of their relationship as well. I also thought Madelyn should have come across a bit stronger. There were a few places where she made a token move, like saying she wanted to get a gun to protect herself, but Caleb said he would protect her and would show her how to use a gun later.
Madelyn calls her mother Mom then Mother. Some of the wording is awkward in spots.
This is a minor issue, but Madelyn owns a store. I thought there should have been a reference to how that was handled while the investigation was going on.
This was the first book that I recall reading by this author. I might read another.
This book is a part of the Guardian Angel: Lost and Found series. It can be read as a standalone though I think a few characters were in other books.
The main character, Madelyn, gave birth to twins and was told that one of them, Cissy, died. Madelyn’s daughter, Sara, is convinced that her twin is still alive. When Madelyn finds out that the doctor at the hospital sold babies, she decides to investigate whether her daughter is correct.
The relationship between the twins is far past the usual mild sensing of each other. They are highly connected psychically. Sara has visions about Cissy and the two were able to communicate telepathically on a limited basis.
The other main character, Caleb, lost his wife and unborn child in a shooting incident meant for him. He suffers from guilt and grief several years later. He is a detective and becomes drawn into Madelyn’s situation and wants to help and protect her and her children.
There were a few scenes early on when Caleb touched Madelyn or vice versa where it seemed too early in the relationship for them to do so. It also was a little surprising because Caleb does not welcome feeling attracted to Madelyn. He originally sees it as a betrayal of his deceased wife.
Through much of the book, Madelyn seems in need of protection or seems a bit fragile. Caleb is a protector and wants to offer it. When they exhume Cissy’s coffin for example, Caleb tells Madelyn that he will look first and that she does not have to do so. She eventually does, but given they were trying to find out if Cissy was alive, I thought Madelyn should have pushed to be there when it was opened. This protective aspect to their relationship seemed pretty dominant and I am not sure that it was a good basis for a long term relationship. I thought the author should have built up other aspects of their relationship as well. I also thought Madelyn should have come across a bit stronger. There were a few places where she made a token move, like saying she wanted to get a gun to protect herself, but Caleb said he would protect her and would show her how to use a gun later.
Madelyn calls her mother Mom then Mother. Some of the wording is awkward in spots.
This is a minor issue, but Madelyn owns a store. I thought there should have been a reference to how that was handled while the investigation was going on.
This was the first book that I recall reading by this author. I might read another.
August 21, 2018
Family happy story!
The main characters had lived through great pain
but were moving through life to pull themselves together. They helped each other to come back strong!
The main characters had lived through great pain
but were moving through life to pull themselves together. They helped each other to come back strong!
September 20, 2019
I enjoyed this story.
October 18, 2019
Redhawk is one handsome hunk and I'm so glad they found Cissy in time. Now they're a family but it was awfully close.
February 8, 2020
Wonderful
So intriguing! Couldn't put the book down. I wish there was a sequel with Caleb and Madelyn and the twins.
So intriguing! Couldn't put the book down. I wish there was a sequel with Caleb and Madelyn and the twins.
June 23, 2011
Detective Caleb Walker had been on several tough cases since joining the Guardian Angel Investigations, but when Madelyn Andrews sought out help, claiming that her five-year-old daughter had a connection with her twin sister who'd allegedly died shortly after birth, Caleb was skeptical at best. But one glimpse of the beautiful single mother, and he couldn't just walk away. Taking the case had him looking into what really happened when Madelyn went into labor as suspicious details emerged. Details that prompted Madelyn to cling to him as pain consumed her. And the deeper he dug, the more attached Caleb became to the tiny family, in their safety when danger threatened their lives--and in their salvation when he promised to bring home the missing twin.
She claimed her daughter was out there somewhere...and it was his job to believe her. What a great addition to the Guardian Angel Investigations and the best so far.
She claimed her daughter was out there somewhere...and it was his job to believe her. What a great addition to the Guardian Angel Investigations and the best so far.
September 3, 2011
This book was good had a few of twisted twist and has a few parts that some people can relate to because it has happened in life sad as it is to say. his book contains suspense and romance and action. i liked it cause it had it all it kept me on my toes because i wanted to know what happened to the little girl. I actually finished this book pretty quick it took me a day. It was a good read i recommend it to any one wanting to read a quick story.
April 11, 2016
This was an adorable, loving Harlequin Intrigue – with mystery running thought the whole book! Couldn’t put down and finished in half a day! Was such a lovely story about how a little 5 year old twin found her missing sister, having known she had never been born dead – her mother who believes her and follows though on her little girls nightmares and the man who made it all come true! GREAT read with a happy ending!
February 20, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. It was great that it was part of a series but you didn't have to read the first book in order to understand what was going on. The book kept a great pace and wasn't boring in any part. I loved the characters and the storyline. I would definitely recommend this book to others!! Can't wait to read the next one!!
April 1, 2014
The Missing Twin
The Missing Twin
Great story. I have always believed that twins have that special connection to each other. I love this story and Caleb and Madelyn worked well together I love Rita Herrons books and can't wait to read the next one in this series
The Missing Twin
Great story. I have always believed that twins have that special connection to each other. I love this story and Caleb and Madelyn worked well together I love Rita Herrons books and can't wait to read the next one in this series
January 12, 2016
Why is it when a book desperately needs an epilogue there isn't one!!
This is one of those cases .. I believe if there was one this would have been a 5 stars rating!
Because we spent the whole book looking for Cissy and when they found her it was all rushed HEA!
I needed more but sadly this book didn't deliver!
This is one of those cases .. I believe if there was one this would have been a 5 stars rating!
Because we spent the whole book looking for Cissy and when they found her it was all rushed HEA!
I needed more but sadly this book didn't deliver!
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July 10, 2011
the doc who delevers the babys say one is die but she is not die her father sold her to pay of som land that he bay but he die at the end so it pays him back for what he did.
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August 19, 2011
This was a good book
July 29, 2013
I wonder if twins really have such connection in real life...
May 18, 2014
Great
I have read Rita Herron books for a long time and I will continue reading her books. This was a great story and can't wait to read more like it.
I have read Rita Herron books for a long time and I will continue reading her books. This was a great story and can't wait to read more like it.
August 4, 2016
Pretty good book. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
July 17, 2013
slow start but a well written book.
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