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Deadly Triad #1
Deadly Reflection
A dead body...
A female suspect...
A detective on vacation...
Can he separate duty from desire? Can she trust his mind-blowing kisses? Or will her unknown past end their future together?
When homicide detective Nick McGraw encounters upscale spa owner Cassi Burke standing over a dead body and gripping a bloody knife in her hand, Nick's much needed vacation comes to a halt. While instincts tell the seasoned cop she didn't kill the man at her feet, he's duty bound to deliver her to local police, never suspecting Cassi's brief moment of fame will make her a target.
Cassi denies involvement with the victim's demise, and Nick strives to distance himself from the case, but the sizzling attraction between the detective and the suspect escalates, putting their feelings for one another, the ongoing investigation, and the silent threat to Cassi's life on a collision course.
A female suspect...
A detective on vacation...
Can he separate duty from desire? Can she trust his mind-blowing kisses? Or will her unknown past end their future together?
When homicide detective Nick McGraw encounters upscale spa owner Cassi Burke standing over a dead body and gripping a bloody knife in her hand, Nick's much needed vacation comes to a halt. While instincts tell the seasoned cop she didn't kill the man at her feet, he's duty bound to deliver her to local police, never suspecting Cassi's brief moment of fame will make her a target.
Cassi denies involvement with the victim's demise, and Nick strives to distance himself from the case, but the sizzling attraction between the detective and the suspect escalates, putting their feelings for one another, the ongoing investigation, and the silent threat to Cassi's life on a collision course.
159 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2011
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July 4, 2011
Seriously, the first line goes like this ... "Not bothering to shave, Nick McGraw pulled on shorts and yanked on a tee shirt." If there ever were a first sentence to grab my attention, that was it. Nick's character was oh so yummy and I just couldn't get enough of him. Cassi is a fiercely independent woman with an inner strength which are must have qualities to me in a leading lady. There are several examples I could give but all would give away a part of the book. I can say, however, the sensual tension between Nick and Cassi is electric. Sparks fly off one another when they are in close proximity. I held my breath during each encounter they had with each other and continued to want more throughout the book.
There was a remarkable plot twist in the story that was very unexpected. I found this twist to be fantastically planned out. The villain was dark, twisted, demented and a character I loved to hate. The stalker's voice throughout the scenes was very prominent and dark. A vast difference from Cassi's, which made all of the scenes with the stalker so believable and edgy.
Deadly Reflection is the type of book I couldn't put down. My favorite elements of this book were the progression of drama and the increasing suspense. Nancy Kay set the perfect pace, included characters that I became personally invested in and blew my mind with the ending. What more could a girl ask for? This particular author has a fantastic ability to weave a story in such a way that I hated to see it end. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised that Deadly Reflection is book one in the Deadly Triad series. Yessssss! Look for book two: Deadly Revenge to hit shelves on February 1, 2012. Highly recommended seems like such a cliche' label when giving my opinion of this book. My opinion is so much higher. Deadly Reflection is a book that you just can't miss. I absolutely loved this multi-faceted story. Anything Nancy Kay writes from now on will be an automatic add to my "have to have" books.
There was a remarkable plot twist in the story that was very unexpected. I found this twist to be fantastically planned out. The villain was dark, twisted, demented and a character I loved to hate. The stalker's voice throughout the scenes was very prominent and dark. A vast difference from Cassi's, which made all of the scenes with the stalker so believable and edgy.
Deadly Reflection is the type of book I couldn't put down. My favorite elements of this book were the progression of drama and the increasing suspense. Nancy Kay set the perfect pace, included characters that I became personally invested in and blew my mind with the ending. What more could a girl ask for? This particular author has a fantastic ability to weave a story in such a way that I hated to see it end. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised that Deadly Reflection is book one in the Deadly Triad series. Yessssss! Look for book two: Deadly Revenge to hit shelves on February 1, 2012. Highly recommended seems like such a cliche' label when giving my opinion of this book. My opinion is so much higher. Deadly Reflection is a book that you just can't miss. I absolutely loved this multi-faceted story. Anything Nancy Kay writes from now on will be an automatic add to my "have to have" books.
September 13, 2011
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What a way to start off in a new town! Cassi Burke is only in Pine Bluffs a few days and makes quite an impression on a vacationer. How, you ask? Nick McGraw finds her standing over a corpse, a knife in her hand.
What a situation! Cassi claims innocence and Nick is drawn to her. That's the first sign of trouble. Luckily, Cassi is questioned and allowed to go home. Cassi is a perky character who can hold her own, especially with the events she faces in Deadly Reflection. She slowly warms up to the sexy Nick, and their sparks fly.
Nick is a cop. He's bound to have his suspicions. And there are most definitely a few things that have him wondering, despite his attraction to Cassi. I fell for Nick instantly. He's a great hero with qualities that many women seek every day. Pair him with Cassi and it's a great match.
There's a great suspense element to the book. Cassi's face is splashed all over the news after finding the body, and someone is surprised to see her. Who this person is to Cassi, we don't find out about until later. What I did know early on is that Cassi's life is in danger. The pacing is up and down with this story. The beginning took a few pages to really hook me, and then the action began. Then it would slow up again, and back to action. Also, the ending didn't answer all of my questions, but it looks like maybe there's a sequel (it does say Book One on the cover).
All around, this book is enjoyable and keeps the reader guessing. If you like romance with a great suspense plot woven into it, then get yourself a copy of Deadly Reflection.
What a way to start off in a new town! Cassi Burke is only in Pine Bluffs a few days and makes quite an impression on a vacationer. How, you ask? Nick McGraw finds her standing over a corpse, a knife in her hand.
What a situation! Cassi claims innocence and Nick is drawn to her. That's the first sign of trouble. Luckily, Cassi is questioned and allowed to go home. Cassi is a perky character who can hold her own, especially with the events she faces in Deadly Reflection. She slowly warms up to the sexy Nick, and their sparks fly.
Nick is a cop. He's bound to have his suspicions. And there are most definitely a few things that have him wondering, despite his attraction to Cassi. I fell for Nick instantly. He's a great hero with qualities that many women seek every day. Pair him with Cassi and it's a great match.
There's a great suspense element to the book. Cassi's face is splashed all over the news after finding the body, and someone is surprised to see her. Who this person is to Cassi, we don't find out about until later. What I did know early on is that Cassi's life is in danger. The pacing is up and down with this story. The beginning took a few pages to really hook me, and then the action began. Then it would slow up again, and back to action. Also, the ending didn't answer all of my questions, but it looks like maybe there's a sequel (it does say Book One on the cover).
All around, this book is enjoyable and keeps the reader guessing. If you like romance with a great suspense plot woven into it, then get yourself a copy of Deadly Reflection.
April 2, 2012
This was a fantastic book. I finished it in two nights and stayed up until 1 a.m. the second night to finish. THe characters are believable with just the righ amount of vulnerability that you grow an immediate attachment for them. THe suspense of a look-a-like villain keeps the suspense clicking right along and the author really nailed the ending. All in all a fantastic ride! Will surely pick up the next twobooks in the trilogy.
September 6, 2021
Excellent mystery
Nancy Kay’s murder mystery/romance hits all the right spots! Her writing is excellent, her characters are engaging and believable, and her use of the Lake Erie environs is magical. Highly recommended.
Nancy Kay’s murder mystery/romance hits all the right spots! Her writing is excellent, her characters are engaging and believable, and her use of the Lake Erie environs is magical. Highly recommended.
August 2, 2018
A great start to the series. Nice story, easy read
May 6, 2014
Fun book to read and I enjoyed the setting as It brought me closer to home.
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