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Keepers of the Cave
While the investigations go on in Dallas and Baton Rouge after the disappearance of a senator's daughter, FBI agents CJ Johnston and Paige Riley are assigned to the sleepy backwoods of East Texas for a dead-end assignment to infiltrate an all-girls school.
Random disappearances dating back fifty years and more raise red flags that point to the tiny, isolated community of Hoganville. But CJ and Paige fear there will be little distraction from the memories of the one-night stand they shared six months ago.
Nevertheless, they integrate themselves into the lives of the teachers and staff, but soon the odd behavior of the townspeople has them convinced something sinister lurks there. Something, perhaps, that even the residents of Hoganville don't know about.
Six-time Goldie winner Gerri Hill delivers thrills and passion in the chilling Keepers of the Cave.
Random disappearances dating back fifty years and more raise red flags that point to the tiny, isolated community of Hoganville. But CJ and Paige fear there will be little distraction from the memories of the one-night stand they shared six months ago.
Nevertheless, they integrate themselves into the lives of the teachers and staff, but soon the odd behavior of the townspeople has them convinced something sinister lurks there. Something, perhaps, that even the residents of Hoganville don't know about.
Six-time Goldie winner Gerri Hill delivers thrills and passion in the chilling Keepers of the Cave.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2012
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Gerri Hill
56 books1,539 followersGerri began writing lesbian romance as a way to amuse herself while snowed in one winter in the mountains of Colorado, and hasn’t looked back. Her first published work came in 2000 with One Summer Night. Many more romances have followed, with the occasional murder mystery in the mix.
Gerri’s love of nature and of being outdoors usually makes its way into her stories as her characters often find themselves in beautiful natural settings. When she isn’t writing, Gerri and her longtime partner, Diane, can be found at their home in East Texas, where their vegetable garden, orchard, and five acres of woods keep them busy. They share their lives with an ever-changing cast of furry friends.
Her favorite pastimes include camping, hiking, birdwatching (though she insists she doesn’t wear funny hats yet!), photography, and cooking. She collects things nature offers, like an unusual pinecone, colorful rocks, or an abandoned bird feather. Dawn is her favorite time of day, the moment right before sunrise...
"I love the morning... the beginning of a brand new day. Because even things that we know are unattainable flutter within our grasp. In the early morning—at that cusp of a new day—everything is possible."
Gerri’s love of nature and of being outdoors usually makes its way into her stories as her characters often find themselves in beautiful natural settings. When she isn’t writing, Gerri and her longtime partner, Diane, can be found at their home in East Texas, where their vegetable garden, orchard, and five acres of woods keep them busy. They share their lives with an ever-changing cast of furry friends.
Her favorite pastimes include camping, hiking, birdwatching (though she insists she doesn’t wear funny hats yet!), photography, and cooking. She collects things nature offers, like an unusual pinecone, colorful rocks, or an abandoned bird feather. Dawn is her favorite time of day, the moment right before sunrise...
"I love the morning... the beginning of a brand new day. Because even things that we know are unattainable flutter within our grasp. In the early morning—at that cusp of a new day—everything is possible."
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July 8, 2017
I will keep this review short as many have already read this book. This was absolutely bazaar and pretty crazy, and I really enjoyed it. I have to give props to Hill. She has written so many books, but so many of them are different. From romance to crime, to paranormal and even sci-fi, not many authors have that kind of range and it's impressive. This book would best be described as paranormal/crime.
The romance was great. I loved it. The two main characters had unbelievable chemistry. The romance was better in this book than many other straight romances. And both mains were extremely likeable. I love a good FBI/Cop/Detective story with great characters and romance.
Now I have to admit parts of this book were weird. Especially the paranormal cult thing going on. I don't want to go into details because it will be to spoiler-ish.
I did wish I didn't have to read about the rape/forced breeding thing. I'm glad it wasn't very graphic. I do get that it was important to the storyline, I just didn't like reading about it.
Overall this book was romantic, creepy, exciting and weird. I would easily recommend it to paranormal/crime fans and Hill fans. I'm starting on book 2 right now, and I'm really looking forward to it.
The romance was great. I loved it. The two main characters had unbelievable chemistry. The romance was better in this book than many other straight romances. And both mains were extremely likeable. I love a good FBI/Cop/Detective story with great characters and romance.
Now I have to admit parts of this book were weird. Especially the paranormal cult thing going on. I don't want to go into details because it will be to spoiler-ish.
I did wish I didn't have to read about the rape/forced breeding thing. I'm glad it wasn't very graphic. I do get that it was important to the storyline, I just didn't like reading about it.
Overall this book was romantic, creepy, exciting and weird. I would easily recommend it to paranormal/crime fans and Hill fans. I'm starting on book 2 right now, and I'm really looking forward to it.
April 2, 2019
Keepers of the Cave by Gerri Hill has a looney-toons plot but was nevertheless quite entertaining.
FBI agents CJ Johnston and Paige Riley are like day and night. CJ is trailer park trash and Paige is a trust fund kid. And yet, after a particularly difficult case they seek comfort with each other resulting in a night of unbridled passion. Afterward it’s awkward city and the two manage to avoid each other for the next 6 months. Until an undercover case puts them together in very close quarters in an isolated location for at least a few months… pretending to be a loving couple.
Much time is spend on the couple dynamics. The push and pull, the enormous sexual tension. That was the sane part of the plot. The reason for them being sequestered on the school grounds was a bit thin and the whole Hoganville scenario was just nuts. But no spoilers ;-)
Like I said, much of the book was taken up by CJ and Paige corralling their pent-up lust. I would have liked to see more of them doing their fake jobs or interacting with the students or the weirdos in Hoganville but that was completely bypassed. A lot of (what could have been) interesting scenes were left out in favor of our couple bickering or cooking or lusting in secret. In short, the balance was off.
f/f explicit
Themes: don’t go into the woods at night, faux relationship, sexual tension, childhood abuse, cult, incest.
3.8 stars
FBI agents CJ Johnston and Paige Riley are like day and night. CJ is trailer park trash and Paige is a trust fund kid. And yet, after a particularly difficult case they seek comfort with each other resulting in a night of unbridled passion. Afterward it’s awkward city and the two manage to avoid each other for the next 6 months. Until an undercover case puts them together in very close quarters in an isolated location for at least a few months… pretending to be a loving couple.
Much time is spend on the couple dynamics. The push and pull, the enormous sexual tension. That was the sane part of the plot. The reason for them being sequestered on the school grounds was a bit thin and the whole Hoganville scenario was just nuts. But no spoilers ;-)
Like I said, much of the book was taken up by CJ and Paige corralling their pent-up lust. I would have liked to see more of them doing their fake jobs or interacting with the students or the weirdos in Hoganville but that was completely bypassed. A lot of (what could have been) interesting scenes were left out in favor of our couple bickering or cooking or lusting in secret. In short, the balance was off.
f/f explicit
Themes: don’t go into the woods at night, faux relationship, sexual tension, childhood abuse, cult, incest.
3.8 stars
December 19, 2018
This book generated mixed feelings in me. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it but I did like it just enough to read the sequel. Aspirin anyone?
The Missed Factors
- The hs' working male partners - Ice and Billy had their minds in the gutter most of the time, discussing Paige and CJ's undefined relationship and crushing on Paige at the same time. They even purchased and sent a strap-on / dildo to the hs. The package wasn't left unattended.
- The Investigation - CJ and Paige worked undercover at a school for troubled girls to investigate the missing students and out of towners. Interacting with the students might just give them some info, even when they were socializing with some of their friendly workmates, no sleuthing activities happened. Why not?
They were going around the roundabout too many times defining their relationship status.
- What happened to the 1O feet tall, lizard - like monster :( maybe it went to Japan and hooked up with Godzilla. Yea, I'm sticking with that.
- The thriller element did not get enough page time, everything went bam! bam! bam! as the story approached the end.
The Hits Factors
- After resitting their chemistry test in the bedroom, CJ and Paige became likeable and the sinister plot got their much needed attention.
- The thriller elements were interesting, it was like an all you can eat buffet. There was the cult culture :D , paranormal :) , human sacrifice :O and a morbid pregnancy :×
- There were some heartbreaking backstories and and a few scenes that switched on the waterworks.
Recommended? Yes but you might have to control your gag reflex when you read Ice and Billy's scenes.
The Missed Factors
- The hs' working male partners - Ice and Billy had their minds in the gutter most of the time, discussing Paige and CJ's undefined relationship and crushing on Paige at the same time. They even purchased and sent a strap-on / dildo to the hs. The package wasn't left unattended.
- The Investigation - CJ and Paige worked undercover at a school for troubled girls to investigate the missing students and out of towners. Interacting with the students might just give them some info, even when they were socializing with some of their friendly workmates, no sleuthing activities happened. Why not?
They were going around the roundabout too many times defining their relationship status.
- What happened to the 1O feet tall, lizard - like monster :( maybe it went to Japan and hooked up with Godzilla. Yea, I'm sticking with that.
- The thriller element did not get enough page time, everything went bam! bam! bam! as the story approached the end.
The Hits Factors
- After resitting their chemistry test in the bedroom, CJ and Paige became likeable and the sinister plot got their much needed attention.
- The thriller elements were interesting, it was like an all you can eat buffet. There was the cult culture :D , paranormal :) , human sacrifice :O and a morbid pregnancy :×
- There were some heartbreaking backstories and and a few scenes that switched on the waterworks.
Recommended? Yes but you might have to control your gag reflex when you read Ice and Billy's scenes.
May 16, 2016
1. Book starts with a whole bunch of kids have just been murdered. Sexy.
2. Story alludes to one of the romantic leads having been abused (possibly sexually) as a child. This is the introduction to the character in this cheesy romance novel. Why.
3. The two ladies flirt EXPLICITLY FOR the reactions of their male colleagues. This is when I started to suspect that Gerri Hill is a pseudonym for some creepy dude.
4. They have already had a one-night-stand in the past. Tension = 0.
5. Willing to forgive the flimsy premise of sending two women to go undercover as a lesbian teacher couple because "it's an all-girls school". This is the dumb shit I came here for.
6. One of the only descriptions of their outfits that you get is where one is wearing khaki shorts and red toenail polish, and the other is also wearing khaki shorts, but with sports sandals. SPORTS SANDALS. Why bother describing something so terrible? I tried to imagine them as hot, but it was a constant struggle.
7. The one in the sports sandals hardcore workplace sexually harasses the other one. Also, constant negging.
8. tw rape (the fact that I have to put any sort of trigger warning on a cheesy sci-fi romance novel review is completely against the point of the genre)
9. Both of the main characters remember the night they had together and think about it constantly. I'm already over it.
10. The main characters bring a bottle of wine to the character from point 8 who is now pregnant. They don't know she's pregnant, but they do know she's part of a cult-like community. Who would bring wine to a sheltered cult-member's house without asking if it's okay????
11. The main characters again remember that night they had together.
12. Sports Sandals rubs up on Toenail Polish and makes some references to fucking her. TP gets angry and yells at her. SS accuses her of having PMS. PMS! Once again, I wonder if Gerri Hill is a dude.
13. Toenail Polish apologizes to Sports Sandals for yelling at her, and also guess what SHE GOT HER PERIOD SO IT WAS TOTALLY PMS LOLOLOLOLOL
14. The character who was raped thinks back about what she can remember from the night. She remembers big lizard hands. Guys, it was some sort of lizard-monster rape.
15. I stopped reading it after that.
2. Story alludes to one of the romantic leads having been abused (possibly sexually) as a child. This is the introduction to the character in this cheesy romance novel. Why.
3. The two ladies flirt EXPLICITLY FOR the reactions of their male colleagues. This is when I started to suspect that Gerri Hill is a pseudonym for some creepy dude.
4. They have already had a one-night-stand in the past. Tension = 0.
5. Willing to forgive the flimsy premise of sending two women to go undercover as a lesbian teacher couple because "it's an all-girls school". This is the dumb shit I came here for.
6. One of the only descriptions of their outfits that you get is where one is wearing khaki shorts and red toenail polish, and the other is also wearing khaki shorts, but with sports sandals. SPORTS SANDALS. Why bother describing something so terrible? I tried to imagine them as hot, but it was a constant struggle.
7. The one in the sports sandals hardcore workplace sexually harasses the other one. Also, constant negging.
8. tw rape (the fact that I have to put any sort of trigger warning on a cheesy sci-fi romance novel review is completely against the point of the genre)
9. Both of the main characters remember the night they had together and think about it constantly. I'm already over it.
10. The main characters bring a bottle of wine to the character from point 8 who is now pregnant. They don't know she's pregnant, but they do know she's part of a cult-like community. Who would bring wine to a sheltered cult-member's house without asking if it's okay????
11. The main characters again remember that night they had together.
12. Sports Sandals rubs up on Toenail Polish and makes some references to fucking her. TP gets angry and yells at her. SS accuses her of having PMS. PMS! Once again, I wonder if Gerri Hill is a dude.
13. Toenail Polish apologizes to Sports Sandals for yelling at her, and also guess what SHE GOT HER PERIOD SO IT WAS TOTALLY PMS LOLOLOLOLOL
14. The character who was raped thinks back about what she can remember from the night. She remembers big lizard hands. Guys, it was some sort of lizard-monster rape.
15. I stopped reading it after that.
November 9, 2025
5 stars without question
Fun, suspenseful and the characters had heaps of chemistry. Granted I got slightly scared while reading it because cults and lizard monsters are objectively scary, but I am well aware I'm a coward so take that with a grain of salt...
Edit November 2025: still good, a bit dated, but the quality makes up for it
Fun, suspenseful and the characters had heaps of chemistry. Granted I got slightly scared while reading it because cults and lizard monsters are objectively scary, but I am well aware I'm a coward so take that with a grain of salt...
Edit November 2025: still good, a bit dated, but the quality makes up for it
November 6, 2024
Well, there I was, looking for new lesfic audiobooks included in my new Scribd membership, when I see what turned out to be a little gem!
This is a 2012 release with a sequel (‘Weeping Walls’, also included in Scribd!) released a year later. The story revolves around a pair of FBI agents, Paige Riley and CJ Johnston. They get assigned to pose as a couple at an all girl school while investigating a 50 plus year history of disappearances. The school is located in a secluded area of East Texas and the only thing near is a strange small town, Hoganville.
This story is listed as a thriller/romance. The thriller part was scary enough for me, but I’ll be honest, I scare easily. The crime is divided into a freaky cult type and a paranormal/fantasy element. I can see the cult being alive and well nowadays, but the paranormal part not so much. Two things about that. One, played like a good ‘monster of the week episode’, Arcadia, cough cough. And second, can’t believe I used to be a hard core X-Phile!
The romance part was well done. The typical couple assignment is good and different because one, they worked together and knew each other and two, the mains had shared a night of sex a few months ago. I thought that was a great small detail to add that made all the difference in the world when it came for me to buy the romance part of the story. The chemistry was there and it was nice to see the characters interactions while growing closer.
The story does make reference to arranged couplings, incest/inbreeding and child sexual abuse. Nothing is described in detail but enough to make me cringe at times.
The narration was fabulous in the hands of Abby Craden. Seems she narrates so much lesfic! Thank goodness she’s great! She managed to inject the right amount of emotion to the dialog. Fear, desperation, humor and even tenderness.
Another good story by Ms Hill. 4.25stars
This is a 2012 release with a sequel (‘Weeping Walls’, also included in Scribd!) released a year later. The story revolves around a pair of FBI agents, Paige Riley and CJ Johnston. They get assigned to pose as a couple at an all girl school while investigating a 50 plus year history of disappearances. The school is located in a secluded area of East Texas and the only thing near is a strange small town, Hoganville.
This story is listed as a thriller/romance. The thriller part was scary enough for me, but I’ll be honest, I scare easily. The crime is divided into a freaky cult type and a paranormal/fantasy element. I can see the cult being alive and well nowadays, but the paranormal part not so much. Two things about that. One, played like a good ‘monster of the week episode’, Arcadia, cough cough. And second, can’t believe I used to be a hard core X-Phile!
The romance part was well done. The typical couple assignment is good and different because one, they worked together and knew each other and two, the mains had shared a night of sex a few months ago. I thought that was a great small detail to add that made all the difference in the world when it came for me to buy the romance part of the story. The chemistry was there and it was nice to see the characters interactions while growing closer.
The story does make reference to arranged couplings, incest/inbreeding and child sexual abuse. Nothing is described in detail but enough to make me cringe at times.
The narration was fabulous in the hands of Abby Craden. Seems she narrates so much lesfic! Thank goodness she’s great! She managed to inject the right amount of emotion to the dialog. Fear, desperation, humor and even tenderness.
Another good story by Ms Hill. 4.25stars
October 17, 2019
Paige and CJ are two FBI agents who are about as opposite as you can get but who also have a one night stand hanging over their heads. Only it’s more complicated than a simple drunken night. Meanwhile, their four person team investigates a secluded small town in east Texas where college students and tourists have gone missing.
It’s been years since I’ve had actual nightmares and this book reset my clock, because I woke up at 3am with the whole pounding heart, where am I state of mind. Truthfully, I couldn’t say if it was the violence or the creep factor or if it was CJ’s back story that was the trigger. CJ’s history of childhood abuse will horrify you so be aware before picking up this book if that’s a big no. As tragic as her story is, it also is what intensifies CJ and Paige’s relationship to max level. So I recommend because the mc’s are wonderful, their FBI partners are also great, and the suspense is tight but boy oh boy, be ready for the craziness of monsters and family cults. 4.75 stars.
It’s been years since I’ve had actual nightmares and this book reset my clock, because I woke up at 3am with the whole pounding heart, where am I state of mind. Truthfully, I couldn’t say if it was the violence or the creep factor or if it was CJ’s back story that was the trigger. CJ’s history of childhood abuse will horrify you so be aware before picking up this book if that’s a big no. As tragic as her story is, it also is what intensifies CJ and Paige’s relationship to max level. So I recommend because the mc’s are wonderful, their FBI partners are also great, and the suspense is tight but boy oh boy, be ready for the craziness of monsters and family cults. 4.75 stars.
June 12, 2021
A pretty gosh-darn epic mystery and romance. Every bit deserving of all the praise in the reviews it has got! I would highly recommend to others to read it, if you're into suspense, under-cover cop "there's only one bed" pretending to be lovers, but secretly both wishing to be that and more deep down tropes.
The suspense of what is going on in Hoganville and it's residents is creepy and eerie. Slowly over the course of the book you get little clues as to what is going on. It's cultish and peculiar and has you on the edge of your seat, wanting to discover what is going on.
The romance is sizzling right from the get go. The ladies have a fire lit between them, but are opposite in many ways, however deep down compliment each other beautifully. I was a little unsure of CJ and her wiley ways at first - but we soon learn about her traumatic past and seeing her let Paige into that part of herself, is truly touching. Paige is equally impressive, and the ending has a great setup for the next novel, while still having things all tidied up for this case.
So I'm off to start book 2, next! It was a great way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon/evening. Thanks to all who recommended it and reviewed! Anyone else who hasn't yet - get on board - you won't regret it!
The suspense of what is going on in Hoganville and it's residents is creepy and eerie. Slowly over the course of the book you get little clues as to what is going on. It's cultish and peculiar and has you on the edge of your seat, wanting to discover what is going on.
The romance is sizzling right from the get go. The ladies have a fire lit between them, but are opposite in many ways, however deep down compliment each other beautifully. I was a little unsure of CJ and her wiley ways at first - but we soon learn about her traumatic past and seeing her let Paige into that part of herself, is truly touching. Paige is equally impressive, and the ending has a great setup for the next novel, while still having things all tidied up for this case.
So I'm off to start book 2, next! It was a great way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon/evening. Thanks to all who recommended it and reviewed! Anyone else who hasn't yet - get on board - you won't regret it!
June 20, 2016
Gerri Hill is a versatile writer who has perfected the pitch and tone for various subgenres within lesbian fiction: traditional romance, paranormal, thriller, crime, mystery. This novel is no exception to her all-encompassing delivery, and you’ll feel the hair raising above your neck as you fall deeper and deeper into the storyline. Keepers of the Cave is categorically a paranormal romance. There are elements in this novel that are extraordinarily unreal (the town of Hoganville, its people, the resident monster, etc.) and this creates an intriguing juxtaposition to its central love story, which is much more conceivable in its cadence.
CJ and Paige’s love connection isn’t built upon the premise of fate and destiny. There’s an initial spark and attraction, but that doesn’t go much further until they’re forced to confront the nature of their connection directly while on assignment together. The back and forth between CJ and Paige as they navigate their way through their own feelings is refreshingly honest and direct. These two kick-ass women grow to love and respect each other despite their differences and the potential complications that come while working and sleeping together. No rose-colored glasses here. They’re both well aware of what they like and dislike about each other, and they’re all in.
Readers, beware! This book will keep your eyes wide open and the midnight oil burning well into the night!
Check out the full review here! https://lesreadoutloud.com/2016/06/18...
CJ and Paige’s love connection isn’t built upon the premise of fate and destiny. There’s an initial spark and attraction, but that doesn’t go much further until they’re forced to confront the nature of their connection directly while on assignment together. The back and forth between CJ and Paige as they navigate their way through their own feelings is refreshingly honest and direct. These two kick-ass women grow to love and respect each other despite their differences and the potential complications that come while working and sleeping together. No rose-colored glasses here. They’re both well aware of what they like and dislike about each other, and they’re all in.
Readers, beware! This book will keep your eyes wide open and the midnight oil burning well into the night!
Check out the full review here! https://lesreadoutloud.com/2016/06/18...
August 2, 2019
This audio book was OK with the exception of CJ's voice. She sounded like a 70 year old 2 pack a day smoker. Alternatively, Paige's voice sounded sexy as hell to me. Oh...and Ice's voice was strange. The performance of the book was great. All the right emotions and inflections.
I didn't even read the description prior to listening. So imagine my surprise when crazy sinister and other-worldy things start to happen. I'm like WHAT AM I LISTENING TO?! It was a nice change of pace from standard romance I usually gravitate toward.
The two main characters are FBI agents sent to a strange town to investigate disappearance of several women. They have to fake a relationship to fit in. Then everything gets CRAY!
There were some baffling things. Like the fact that the FBI agents didn't really do any FBI-ing. They were too busy trying to deny their attraction to one another. The side characters weren't really fleshed out and didn't provide much to the story. And I'm confused how Fiona could 'see' CJ's past and her feelings for Paige yet was surprised to learn they were FBI agents. We didn't even find out how/why Fiona was able to 'see' it. Also, NO idea what happened to the cave dweller. Perhaps there future books that explain some of this?
Despite all of that, the creepy town, mother Hogan, brainwashed people, couplings, kidnappings, sacrifice, etc. were things that kept me interested for sure. It was really disturbing, though. There were themes of incest, sexual abuse, physical abuse, suicide, cannibalism, monster/bestiality?
I recommend this to people who like to read really creepy and disturbing things.
I didn't even read the description prior to listening. So imagine my surprise when crazy sinister and other-worldy things start to happen. I'm like WHAT AM I LISTENING TO?! It was a nice change of pace from standard romance I usually gravitate toward.
The two main characters are FBI agents sent to a strange town to investigate disappearance of several women. They have to fake a relationship to fit in. Then everything gets CRAY!
There were some baffling things. Like the fact that the FBI agents didn't really do any FBI-ing. They were too busy trying to deny their attraction to one another. The side characters weren't really fleshed out and didn't provide much to the story. And I'm confused how Fiona could 'see' CJ's past and her feelings for Paige yet was surprised to learn they were FBI agents. We didn't even find out how/why Fiona was able to 'see' it. Also, NO idea what happened to the cave dweller. Perhaps there future books that explain some of this?
Despite all of that, the creepy town, mother Hogan, brainwashed people, couplings, kidnappings, sacrifice, etc. were things that kept me interested for sure. It was really disturbing, though. There were themes of incest, sexual abuse, physical abuse, suicide, cannibalism, monster/bestiality?
I recommend this to people who like to read really creepy and disturbing things.
February 21, 2022
Well holy shit.
I did not realize that this was a paranormal-esque story until very late in he game, I thought that a lot of the (slight spoilers but I think you kind of know what your getting into in this regard pretty early on) cult stuff with the town was leading up to some non paranormal explanation but no!! What a wild fucking ride that was.
I listened to this because Abby Craden was the narrator, and I’ve heard this authors name floated around, but never read anything by her before. I’m a lot of ways, I’m glad the paranormal and mystery stuff took more focus because boy am I sick of stories about cops.
Said cops, I have mixed feelings about. I LOVED Paige, I wasn’t really into CJ. i get that she has a (very tragic, spoiler heavy but important to note CSA abuse history) but a lot of how she acted around Paige rubbed me the wrong way. This is a fake romance tale, peppered into the investigation, cult, paranormal stuff, and while I LOVE me a fake romance, I didn’t like how often CJ pushed Paige’s boundaries physically for their cover AND just to get under her skin, especially after she explicitly told her to stop multiple times. It felt really antithetical to her history and backstory. I also just have to say “you can’t take the lead, you have painted toenails” shit the fuck up. Truly, one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to butch characters in fiction.
That said, I did end up enjoying their dynamic a bit, and the overarching mystery really grabbed my attention. I loved Fiona, and I really loved her friendship with Paige. and it left on a real cliffhanger that leads me to absolutely want to know what happens next. So I can’t rate it any lower, it really sucked me in despite having some faults for me, personally.
I did not realize that this was a paranormal-esque story until very late in he game, I thought that a lot of the (slight spoilers but I think you kind of know what your getting into in this regard pretty early on) cult stuff with the town was leading up to some non paranormal explanation but no!! What a wild fucking ride that was.
I listened to this because Abby Craden was the narrator, and I’ve heard this authors name floated around, but never read anything by her before. I’m a lot of ways, I’m glad the paranormal and mystery stuff took more focus because boy am I sick of stories about cops.
Said cops, I have mixed feelings about. I LOVED Paige, I wasn’t really into CJ. i get that she has a (very tragic, spoiler heavy but important to note CSA abuse history) but a lot of how she acted around Paige rubbed me the wrong way. This is a fake romance tale, peppered into the investigation, cult, paranormal stuff, and while I LOVE me a fake romance, I didn’t like how often CJ pushed Paige’s boundaries physically for their cover AND just to get under her skin, especially after she explicitly told her to stop multiple times. It felt really antithetical to her history and backstory. I also just have to say “you can’t take the lead, you have painted toenails” shit the fuck up. Truly, one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to butch characters in fiction.
That said, I did end up enjoying their dynamic a bit, and the overarching mystery really grabbed my attention. I loved Fiona, and I really loved her friendship with Paige. and it left on a real cliffhanger that leads me to absolutely want to know what happens next. So I can’t rate it any lower, it really sucked me in despite having some faults for me, personally.
May 23, 2021
I enjoyed this for the most part. It’s a creepy paranormal-horror lesfic with some fauxmance thrown in. The main pairing is between Paige Riley and CJ Johnston, two FBI agents with opposite personalities. I loved Paige, but I didn’t always like CJ. For one, during their fauxmance stage, CJ would kiss Paige when she explicitly told CJ not to do so. Second, CJ gave off pretty dismissive vibes: for example, during one part of the book, she said something to Paige along the lines of “You can’t take the lead; you have painted toenails!” (I’m sorry, what??)
This book also features multiple side character POV’s, which I didn’t always like. Why were Ice’s, Billy’s, and Avery’s POVs necessary? I found other SC POVs more interesting and relevant to the story, but overall I think it would have been more enjoyable and more mysterious with only CJ’s and Paige’s POVs.
The audiobook is read by Abby Craden, so that’s always a plus!
tw/cw: emotional abuse, domestic abuse, alcohol (recreational), blood, gore, graphic injuries, blackmail, cult, death, murder, death threats, incest, abduction, loss of a loved one, manipulation, medical stuff, pregnancy, rape, graphic sex, torture, trauma/PTSD, guns/gun violence
This book also features multiple side character POV’s, which I didn’t always like. Why were Ice’s, Billy’s, and Avery’s POVs necessary? I found other SC POVs more interesting and relevant to the story, but overall I think it would have been more enjoyable and more mysterious with only CJ’s and Paige’s POVs.
The audiobook is read by Abby Craden, so that’s always a plus!
tw/cw: emotional abuse, domestic abuse, alcohol (recreational), blood, gore, graphic injuries, blackmail, cult, death, murder, death threats, incest, abduction, loss of a loved one, manipulation, medical stuff, pregnancy, rape, graphic sex, torture, trauma/PTSD, guns/gun violence
September 19, 2019
CJ and Paige are an excellent pairing, both as FBI agents and lovers, such steamy couple, Yes, that was my favorite part of the book which I guess it should if you're writing a novel, you want your reader to be invested in your pairing and I definitely took to them right away even with the huge leap that Gerri Hill takes from her usual writings with this one.
This book is creepy as hell, the plot is pretty crazy, two FBI agents, CJ and Paige go undercover at a school/low-level juvenile detention type establishment to investigate a small secluded community (Hoganville) that is on the same land. They suspect this community to have a connections to the disappearances of dozens of young women.
The Hogans… Christ almighty are a creepy bunch and very soon we realize that it's something of a cult, I was really surprised to see us get two perspectives from the Hogans, their creepy leader and Fiona who is one of only two members of Hoganville who work at the school. That was an interesting lement but I could have done without their perspectives, of course it would have been a whole different narrative in that case and it was fascination to look into the mind of that crazy old bat.
I didn’t expect a Gerri Hill novel to go this dark, we have sacrifices, torture and other fun things going on very early on here and it builds to a terrifying conclusion including an altar, telekinesis and a trigger phrase to beat them all.
I don’t have many complaints to speak of here, the love story gets more than enough oxygen and the horror story doesn’t take anything from it and vice versa.
I also enjoyed the team, we have four of them, CJ, Paige, Billy and Ice. Gerri Hill works them wonderfully together and you feel like one of the guys right away. I would have preferred fewer perspectives, I don’t usually like books with too many characters POV, for me the team would have been enough.
There is also some intense child sexual abuse element so if that’s not something you can handle, stay away from this one.
Another great book from Gerri Hill.
4.5/5.0
This book is creepy as hell, the plot is pretty crazy, two FBI agents, CJ and Paige go undercover at a school/low-level juvenile detention type establishment to investigate a small secluded community (Hoganville) that is on the same land. They suspect this community to have a connections to the disappearances of dozens of young women.
The Hogans… Christ almighty are a creepy bunch and very soon we realize that it's something of a cult, I was really surprised to see us get two perspectives from the Hogans, their creepy leader and Fiona who is one of only two members of Hoganville who work at the school. That was an interesting lement but I could have done without their perspectives, of course it would have been a whole different narrative in that case and it was fascination to look into the mind of that crazy old bat.
I didn’t expect a Gerri Hill novel to go this dark, we have sacrifices, torture and other fun things going on very early on here and it builds to a terrifying conclusion including an altar, telekinesis and a trigger phrase to beat them all.
I don’t have many complaints to speak of here, the love story gets more than enough oxygen and the horror story doesn’t take anything from it and vice versa.
I also enjoyed the team, we have four of them, CJ, Paige, Billy and Ice. Gerri Hill works them wonderfully together and you feel like one of the guys right away. I would have preferred fewer perspectives, I don’t usually like books with too many characters POV, for me the team would have been enough.
There is also some intense child sexual abuse element so if that’s not something you can handle, stay away from this one.
Another great book from Gerri Hill.
4.5/5.0
June 18, 2019
Wow! On one hand a romance and situation I totally loved and would give 5 stars any day of the week backed up by a story that was such rubbish I genuinely wanted to give up the book. Come on Gerri, stick yo the romance!
October 24, 2022
3.25 Stars? Maybe?
I liked this well enough but it also got on my nerves a little? For one, I didn’t need like 5 or 6 different pov’s! I hate that. Also, it felt too slow for big portions of the book and not much was explained. Freaky and creepy though, so if that’s your thing you might like this.
Also, this area is very close to my hometown. Actually, my hometown is mentioned in the book. So parts of this made me laugh because me and my cousins used to think there were monsters in the woods behind our houses.
I liked this well enough but it also got on my nerves a little? For one, I didn’t need like 5 or 6 different pov’s! I hate that. Also, it felt too slow for big portions of the book and not much was explained. Freaky and creepy though, so if that’s your thing you might like this.
Also, this area is very close to my hometown. Actually, my hometown is mentioned in the book. So parts of this made me laugh because me and my cousins used to think there were monsters in the woods behind our houses.
July 20, 2025
I feel like I need to preface this by saying that this book was written in 2012 and includes some very un-PC language and mindsets that are hard to overlook. Some of the main characters’ actions definitely fall into morally grey territory, and the story is clearly written through the lens of the male gaze. For example, CJ and Riley pretend to flirt to appease their male coworkers, CJ asks Riley if she’s PMSing when she’s upset, and at one point it’s implied that Riley’s painted toenails make her less qualified to lead the team compared to CJ. That kind of thing just sucks to read and really pulled me out of the story at times.
That said, Keepers of the Cave was a mostly gripping mystery thriller from Gerri Hill.
It was nothing like I expected based on the description. I went in thinking we were getting a serial killer mystery, but it took a sharp turn into supernatural territory. Still, I really enjoyed the twist and was hooked pretty quickly.
I liked the slow-burn tension between CJ and Riley, and for the most part, their relationship was handled well. But seriously—CJ had me yelling "no means no!" early on, especially when Riley clearly told her not to kiss her and CJ repeatedly went ahead anyway. Those moments didn’t sit right with me.
Also, a heads-up for anyone planning to read this: the book includes some extremely dark themes. Major content warnings for rape (including child sexual abuse), incest, and dubious consent. It’s intense and could be deeply upsetting for some readers, so go in prepared.
That said, Keepers of the Cave was a mostly gripping mystery thriller from Gerri Hill.
It was nothing like I expected based on the description. I went in thinking we were getting a serial killer mystery, but it took a sharp turn into supernatural territory. Still, I really enjoyed the twist and was hooked pretty quickly.
I liked the slow-burn tension between CJ and Riley, and for the most part, their relationship was handled well. But seriously—CJ had me yelling "no means no!" early on, especially when Riley clearly told her not to kiss her and CJ repeatedly went ahead anyway. Those moments didn’t sit right with me.
Also, a heads-up for anyone planning to read this: the book includes some extremely dark themes. Major content warnings for rape (including child sexual abuse), incest, and dubious consent. It’s intense and could be deeply upsetting for some readers, so go in prepared.
November 21, 2012
I love paranormal books. Magic, beasts, supernatural and the likes. And i love lesfic and romance novels. When i find a rare one that blends the two, i almost always love it. This book is one of those. It's very much like Hunter's Way, as far as two women detectives (fbi in this case), hot on the trail of a serial murder mystery. The sexual tension is full force, both trying to pretend they could care less about the other until thrown together. (expect another hot dance club scene reminiscent of hunter's way) In this one though, there is far more flirting and enjoyable banter. And you get to spend a fair portion of the book with the women together as a couple, in one form or another. It doesn't segregate the book into thriller chapters and romance chapters; rather it all is blended together throughout the whole book. This made it enjoyable from start to end, as there was something of every enjoyable topic on each page.
I loved the plot. The mystery of the strange town they are investigating, was very well done. Described in such detail that you get spooky chills just reading it. What is really going on with these strange people, is it just a weird cult, or something supernatural going on? It's a very engaging storyline. And the constant impossible to ignore chemistry between Paige and CJ is fun as hell, and humorous at times. I've read three books by this author, and really should read more. Each one i was impressed with the characters she creates and their interaction and banter. I'd say, if you read and liked Hunter's Way, you'll probably like this one. just expect a bit more spooky mystery and fun, and less gruesome mass slaughter. Also, if you liked the Garoul Series by Gill McKnight, you'll appreciate some of the paranormal mystery aspects.
I especially liked how she ended this book. There was ample time for case wrap-up and seeing the two agents when it was all said and done. But it left ample room for what could be a sequel, to go over what was left behind, what was yet to come, and exactly how much is Paige's latest visitor going to freak out. Of course, if there isn't a sequel, i'll be eternally bugged by some questions that didn't get answered... But overall, I loved this book!
Writing/editing: 5 stars
Character creation: 5 stars
Hot and steamy: 4.5 stars
Ending that doesn't suck: 4.5 stars
I loved the plot. The mystery of the strange town they are investigating, was very well done. Described in such detail that you get spooky chills just reading it. What is really going on with these strange people, is it just a weird cult, or something supernatural going on? It's a very engaging storyline. And the constant impossible to ignore chemistry between Paige and CJ is fun as hell, and humorous at times. I've read three books by this author, and really should read more. Each one i was impressed with the characters she creates and their interaction and banter. I'd say, if you read and liked Hunter's Way, you'll probably like this one. just expect a bit more spooky mystery and fun, and less gruesome mass slaughter. Also, if you liked the Garoul Series by Gill McKnight, you'll appreciate some of the paranormal mystery aspects.
I especially liked how she ended this book. There was ample time for case wrap-up and seeing the two agents when it was all said and done. But it left ample room for what could be a sequel, to go over what was left behind, what was yet to come, and exactly how much is Paige's latest visitor going to freak out. Of course, if there isn't a sequel, i'll be eternally bugged by some questions that didn't get answered... But overall, I loved this book!
Writing/editing: 5 stars
Character creation: 5 stars
Hot and steamy: 4.5 stars
Ending that doesn't suck: 4.5 stars
September 7, 2020
A chilling paranormal thriller. Quite a page turner. I speed through the book trying to figure everything out and see what was going to happen next.
A cult worshiping a terrifying creature living in the caves beneath the town. Mother Hogan was a crazy terrifying old woman calling all the shots. Her ending gave me chills.
I enjoyed the evolution of Page and CJ’s relationship. I love a good fake romance turned real love. They went from colleges who had a one night stand, to being under cover ins budding relationship, and finally really getting to know one another and embracing the feelings growing between them. CJ suffered so much as a child. Her story pulled hard on my heartstrings. I was so happy when she opened up to Paige and shared the tragedies of her childhood with her.
I was holding out hope for a different outcome for Fiona. I really wanted her to escape. To finally be able to live freely and to fall in love.
Can’t wait to revisit the next one in the series.
A cult worshiping a terrifying creature living in the caves beneath the town. Mother Hogan was a crazy terrifying old woman calling all the shots. Her ending gave me chills.
I enjoyed the evolution of Page and CJ’s relationship. I love a good fake romance turned real love. They went from colleges who had a one night stand, to being under cover ins budding relationship, and finally really getting to know one another and embracing the feelings growing between them. CJ suffered so much as a child. Her story pulled hard on my heartstrings. I was so happy when she opened up to Paige and shared the tragedies of her childhood with her.
I was holding out hope for a different outcome for Fiona. I really wanted her to escape. To finally be able to live freely and to fall in love.
Can’t wait to revisit the next one in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 16, 2024
Keepers of the Cave is my first paranormal read from Gerri Hill, who I think writes excellent lesbian romance. I was a bit hesitant with this, as I don't typically read paranormal fiction but I really enjoyed this novel.
The intriguing paranormal mystery/drama of this, mixed with the excellent romance between Paige and CJ really won me over. I will definitely be reading the next novel in this series, mainly to continue on with Paige and CJ (who had some seriously hot chemistry).
The intriguing paranormal mystery/drama of this, mixed with the excellent romance between Paige and CJ really won me over. I will definitely be reading the next novel in this series, mainly to continue on with Paige and CJ (who had some seriously hot chemistry).
January 30, 2024
I love this book!!! But Mother should have suffered a more painful death. My CJ, i love her!!
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March 8, 2013
For me this was a disturbing read. Romance aside, the sexual violence theme just became too much.
Sexual abuse, rape and incest are recurring themes in a lot of Gerri Hill's books, whether in the form of past abuse/incest or in the form of one of the main characters being raped or in the form of a serial killer/rapist or in this case, a weird cult with extreme practices.
Not to say that it is not a topic to be debated and discussed but you know, it just gets a bit too much.
As to the rest of the book: The story reminded me a bit of those horror stories where an inbred family lives in a secluded part of the world and reigns terror on their unsuspecting victims...oh wait, that is the story here as well.
So, although an ok read, the themes and the story itself was not terribly original and as I said in the beginning, I was really disturbed by the abundant sexual violence in the book.
Sexual abuse, rape and incest are recurring themes in a lot of Gerri Hill's books, whether in the form of past abuse/incest or in the form of one of the main characters being raped or in the form of a serial killer/rapist or in this case, a weird cult with extreme practices.
Not to say that it is not a topic to be debated and discussed but you know, it just gets a bit too much.
As to the rest of the book: The story reminded me a bit of those horror stories where an inbred family lives in a secluded part of the world and reigns terror on their unsuspecting victims...oh wait, that is the story here as well.
So, although an ok read, the themes and the story itself was not terribly original and as I said in the beginning, I was really disturbed by the abundant sexual violence in the book.
January 15, 2025
I don't really know why, but I didn't really like this. It was spooky but I didn't really care. Honestly I think it has more to do with the audiobook production. I've never listened to an audiobook with this much breathing, swallowing, and mouth noises. So much so that I am legitimately triggered. I had to listen at 3x speed to drown it out (unsuccessfully) and truly I should have DNFd.
Read it with your eyeballs.
Read it with your eyeballs.
May 21, 2020
I feel conflicted about this one. I listened to the audiobook so obviously, I give 5 stars to the divine Abby Craden's narration. We all know and love her. The story itself was different and rather intriguing, but I felt the flow to be disjointed and something felt off with me, leaving a 3/5 rating.
I did really enjoy the main couple and how they came together. This book is about Paige and CJ's relationship first and foremost. The chemistry is smokin'. The rest of the book is very much back burner'd and many times I forgot they were undercover FBI agents trying to find missing girls, as they do pretty much NO FBI work. While I was pleased at first that there was zero focus on the school they "worked at," as I didn't think I could handle teenage girl attitudes, by the half way mark I realized even some mention of this would have fleshed out the story a bit more. Hoganville, the weird inhabitants, the disappearing girls, all very much secondary. I can see what the author wanted to do, catering to the relationship, but I don't feel the execution worked.
One moment in particular really bothered me. The immature duo of Ice and Billy, who need to be kicked in the heads and learn how to not be 14 (god, those attitudes....just, no), send the MCs a dildo and well, the ladies take it for a ride. Super hot, great short scene, but then, THEN, in the next breath (literally) CJ starts talking about awful childhood trauma. I mean, the worst things you can imagine, right after their intensely satisfying sex, and my head was completely reeling. There was no warning, no transition, and it made me feel so gross. While CJ's past is important, and integral to us understanding her personality more, this is what I mean by flow; this scene could have been presented in a much different, more respectful way so that the reader doesn't feel she needs to all of a sudden go to Confession (not even Catholic, people).
So even though I have mixed feelings about the book, I did really like the couple, and have read that many fans like the second book better, so I do look forward to reading more of their story.
I did really enjoy the main couple and how they came together. This book is about Paige and CJ's relationship first and foremost. The chemistry is smokin'. The rest of the book is very much back burner'd and many times I forgot they were undercover FBI agents trying to find missing girls, as they do pretty much NO FBI work. While I was pleased at first that there was zero focus on the school they "worked at," as I didn't think I could handle teenage girl attitudes, by the half way mark I realized even some mention of this would have fleshed out the story a bit more. Hoganville, the weird inhabitants, the disappearing girls, all very much secondary. I can see what the author wanted to do, catering to the relationship, but I don't feel the execution worked.
One moment in particular really bothered me. The immature duo of Ice and Billy, who need to be kicked in the heads and learn how to not be 14 (god, those attitudes....just, no), send the MCs a dildo and well, the ladies take it for a ride. Super hot, great short scene, but then, THEN, in the next breath (literally) CJ starts talking about awful childhood trauma. I mean, the worst things you can imagine, right after their intensely satisfying sex, and my head was completely reeling. There was no warning, no transition, and it made me feel so gross. While CJ's past is important, and integral to us understanding her personality more, this is what I mean by flow; this scene could have been presented in a much different, more respectful way so that the reader doesn't feel she needs to all of a sudden go to Confession (not even Catholic, people).
So even though I have mixed feelings about the book, I did really like the couple, and have read that many fans like the second book better, so I do look forward to reading more of their story.
July 30, 2021
I was obsessed with cult films in my high school years. I remember the DVD shop employees telling me which new stuff had just been in as soon as I enter the shop. I miss those days
This is my first time reading paranormal fiction, and it sends me goosebumps. I’m thrilled!! I was reading the second half of the book, and I’m asking myself if this book turns into a film, will I watch it? Yes. A hundred times yes. It would be a good cult film, and the best part is the two lesbian MCs wouldn't get killed at the end (because, really, no lesbian could survive at cult or horror movies back in those days). I thought the case ended abruptly at first, but then I realized it’s brilliant to let the mystery unsolved; there’s a fridge-horror you’re going to experience, especially when you finished it at midnight (like me😭)
Other than the creepy part, the romance was excellent; the sexual tension between CJ and Paige is incredible, and both of them are lovable. I can’t wait the read book 2 to find more about them.
This is my first time reading paranormal fiction, and it sends me goosebumps. I’m thrilled!! I was reading the second half of the book, and I’m asking myself if this book turns into a film, will I watch it? Yes. A hundred times yes. It would be a good cult film, and the best part is the two lesbian MCs wouldn't get killed at the end (because, really, no lesbian could survive at cult or horror movies back in those days). I thought the case ended abruptly at first, but then I realized it’s brilliant to let the mystery unsolved; there’s a fridge-horror you’re going to experience, especially when you finished it at midnight (like me😭)
Other than the creepy part, the romance was excellent; the sexual tension between CJ and Paige is incredible, and both of them are lovable. I can’t wait the read book 2 to find more about them.
October 9, 2018
I love it when Gerri Hill goes paranormal/ horror. It gives her some fun things to play around with her typical romances. Keepers of the Cave is the horror romance I didn't know I wanted, but enjoyed more often than not.
Paige and CJ are FBI agents based out of Houston who are called to work on a case in rural Texas. People keep disappearing and when a senator's daughter goes missing, Paige and CJ go undercover as a couple to observe the strange townspeople of Hoganville. Cults, romance, a bit of magic, a labyrinthine set of caves, and a giant lizard man are all crammed into this action packed novel.
There were some things that weren't explained, especially about the supernatural portions, so there are still tons of questions that don't get answered at the end of the novel that are a little frustrating. I felt like it was a satisfying horror novel in its own right. The creepiness does get notched up a little higher than your typical Lesfic horror, and I appreciate that.
Our leading ladies are matched well, but with Hill's brooding, brunette, butch and gorgeous blonde bombshell combination. It works well in this case, even though almost all her characters basically fall into these two character archetypes. Both CJ and Paige have issues with having to work together as a couple, mostly because they both have an attraction to each other that they don't want to explore. This tension interplays with the other weird and terrible things that seemed to keep happening in the school near Hoganville.
I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but if you're looking for a good Gerri Hill romance with a horror twist, this is a good book for you. It gives just the right amount of the supernatural mystery to compliment a nice romance. Which is perfect for an October read.
Paige and CJ are FBI agents based out of Houston who are called to work on a case in rural Texas. People keep disappearing and when a senator's daughter goes missing, Paige and CJ go undercover as a couple to observe the strange townspeople of Hoganville. Cults, romance, a bit of magic, a labyrinthine set of caves, and a giant lizard man are all crammed into this action packed novel.
There were some things that weren't explained, especially about the supernatural portions, so there are still tons of questions that don't get answered at the end of the novel that are a little frustrating. I felt like it was a satisfying horror novel in its own right. The creepiness does get notched up a little higher than your typical Lesfic horror, and I appreciate that.
Our leading ladies are matched well, but with Hill's brooding, brunette, butch and gorgeous blonde bombshell combination. It works well in this case, even though almost all her characters basically fall into these two character archetypes. Both CJ and Paige have issues with having to work together as a couple, mostly because they both have an attraction to each other that they don't want to explore. This tension interplays with the other weird and terrible things that seemed to keep happening in the school near Hoganville.
I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but if you're looking for a good Gerri Hill romance with a horror twist, this is a good book for you. It gives just the right amount of the supernatural mystery to compliment a nice romance. Which is perfect for an October read.
April 1, 2017
3.5 rounded to 4. This book is quite the departure for Gerri Hill in that it has a paranormal aspect. Frankly, it's a weird story. There is definitely some measure of creepiness here and some of the townspeople are downright scary. I loved the development of a relationship between Paige and CJ. It's what kept me reading this book. Overall, I didn't dislike the book but I will say this is my least favorite book by Hill so far.
October 21, 2021
Another good listen from Gerri Hill and Abby Craden. This one was a little creepier than the others I’ve read/listened to by Hill. The MCs were very likable with tons of chemistry. I’m excited to listen to the next installment in this series.
August 7, 2022
Is there anything better than a broody sexy butch cop being partnered with an empathetic strong-willed gorgeous femme? Gerri Hill writes these characters well, and it never seems repetitive. Keepers of the Cave is an example of interweaving romance, mystery and suspense, something Hill does spectacularly.
CJ and Paige are FBI agents who are paired up to go undercover to investigate the disappearance of a young woman near a strange little cult-like town. The two women love to hate each other while sharing a secret attraction and bouncing some really witty banter back and forth. Set up as a campus cop, and a gym teacher, CJ and Paige are forced to live as a couple, as they get to know the townspeople and are met with more and more peculiar tales and questions. With a strange beast lurking around, people disappearing and the most unusual pregnancy either woman has ever seen, Paige and CJ turn to each other for support both mentally and physically.
Keepers of the Cave is creepy and fun. Gerri Hill has written the attraction between the two MCs so well that the chemistry oozes out of the pages. Add in a bunch of hilarious one-liners and you are left with a paranormal romance that will keep you on the edge right till the last page.
CJ and Paige are FBI agents who are paired up to go undercover to investigate the disappearance of a young woman near a strange little cult-like town. The two women love to hate each other while sharing a secret attraction and bouncing some really witty banter back and forth. Set up as a campus cop, and a gym teacher, CJ and Paige are forced to live as a couple, as they get to know the townspeople and are met with more and more peculiar tales and questions. With a strange beast lurking around, people disappearing and the most unusual pregnancy either woman has ever seen, Paige and CJ turn to each other for support both mentally and physically.
Keepers of the Cave is creepy and fun. Gerri Hill has written the attraction between the two MCs so well that the chemistry oozes out of the pages. Add in a bunch of hilarious one-liners and you are left with a paranormal romance that will keep you on the edge right till the last page.
November 24, 2017
Crazy. I really didn't expect this and thoroughly enjoyed it. Paige and CJ are great characters: Paige from wealthy background, kind and nurturing; CJ from a rough background, wary and seemingly shallow. Sent on assignment to pose as a couple in a suspicious community, they'll be in uncomfortably close quarters.
I was a little unhappy about the ending and then I realised there is a another one so all is good.
I was a little unhappy about the ending and then I realised there is a another one so all is good.
January 7, 2023
This book is chocked full of suspense and the creep factor is very high. Has a lot of content that might trigger some readers and even for me those sections were difficult to read. The romance between the lead characters interspersed between some tense chapters helped dissipate the angst I was feeling,
Extremely well written. So if you like to be scared shitless, give it a read.
Extremely well written. So if you like to be scared shitless, give it a read.
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