Dangerous Secrets

Harbor Intrigue #3

by Lyn Cote

That's what Sylvie Patterson wanted to know when she learned hercousin Ginger was dead. And so did Ridge Matthews, a state homicidedetective working with Winfi eld's police department. Ginger'sapartment was ransacked, followed by a string of suspiciousbreak-ins at houses where Ginger had visited. What did Ginger ownthat was so valuable someone was willing to kill her for it? It wouldtake all of Ridge's skills—and Sylvie's prayers—to keep Sylviefrom becoming the next victim.

Genres: Romance, Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired, Christian Fiction, Mystery Thriller

Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

About the author

Lyn grew up loving books. Her favorite night of the week was Friday night, when the Bookmobile came to her neighborhood in Illinois. She’d spend those two hours chatting with the driver of the Bookmobile and the librarian and making the big decision of the week — which books to check out! In those distant days, children were limited in how many books they could check out. Lyn could only take home six a week — and there were so many to choose from. Her favorites were Cotton in my Sack by Lois Lenski, The Little House series and the One of a Kind Family series. Later, she discovered Georgette Heyer’s Regency romances!
This love of books led to a desire to write. Lyn won prizes in high school and college for her poetry and, not surprisingly, Lyn became a history and English teacher. When she became a mother, she gave up teaching, and while raising a son and a daughter, she began working on her first novel. Then she wrote her second and third. Long years of rejection followed — as it does for most writers. Finally in 1997, Lyn got "the call." Her first book, Never Alone, was chosen to appear in the first year of the new Love Inspired line. Lyn has written many articles on writing and the emerging Christian Booksellers Assoc. (CBA) fiction market. In 2006, Lyn's book, Chloe, is a finalist for the RWA's RITA, the highest award in the romance genre in the inspirational category.
Now, Lyn spends her days writing books that show the power of divine as well as human love. Her nest is empty and she and her real life hero, her husband, have more and more time to spend together in their home on a lake in the lovely northwoods. And books are still dear to her heart.

Reviews

[Sharon Paavola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't want this series to end. Lyn Cote maintained the quality of the first two books in Dangerous Secrets. I enjoyed how the characters remained in this third book, but the story included new ones. Sylvie faces losses, traumas, and mysteries as the pages turn. Cote keeps you guessing again with several possible perpetrators of the crimes committed. It was a quick read because I wanted to find out what would happen next. I recommend reading Dangerous Secrets and this series, Harbor Intrigue.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. Even though there was a needless murder, the story ended with other positive character development. The need for God shows through in their daily lives, and eventually shows need for His love in marriage, friendship, and family. Lyn is a good writer.