Safe Before Dawn

Lights Out #2

by Linda Castillo

Chase Vickers never knew a day of fear. From one secret mission to another he’d stared down danger—until the blackout hit Boston, and Chase’s only love became the target of revenge. Lily Garrett, the woman he’d loved and walked away from eight months ago. Finding her wasn’t difficult; finding her pregnant was.

Lily had always hated Chase’s secret, dangerous life, but now, on the run in a dark city, Chase knew he was her only hope for survival. And their baby’s. For the first time, the daredevil-turned-daddy knew bone-chilling, pulse-pounding fear. This was one mission where he couldn’t fail. Not when his baby’s life was at stake...

Genres: Harlequin, Romance, Mystery, Mills and Boon, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense

142 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2007

About the author

Linda Castillo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for the Mystery Writers of America’s Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and a nomination for an “Audie Award” for best mystery audiobook. Her work has appeared on numerous bestseller lists and earned a spot on the Boston Globe’s shortlist for best crime novel.

In addition to writing, Castillo’s other passion is horses. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, three Appaloosas, and two feisty, but loveable Blue Heelers.

She loves hearing from readers. Contact her at books@lindacastillo.com.

Reviews

[Monica Willyard Moen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s snowing outside, and I have spent the day wrapped in warm blankets, drinking hot tea. A mystery that is entirely set during a blackout seemed like just the thing for today. It did not disappoint. :-) I truly enjoyed seeing how the constraint of no electric power forced characters to use skills and ingenuity they didn’t know they had, and I believe it also challenged the author to write her characters with a more vivid style than usual. Reading this book with the warm cocoon of blankets around me but also surrounded by an outer cocoon of muffled sounds from the snow outside made the plot seem more real and immediate.

[Nicky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was VERY action packed. Perhaps too action packed. I'm not sure how I felt about Chase. He was too willing to walk away from Lily too many times. He was torn between his love for her and his addiction to his adrenaline charged work. But the danger of his job catches up to him and puts Lily and their unborn child in danger. And once again, he's too ready to walk away, this time for their safety. I'm not convinced they're gonna get their happily ever after. I don't believe he'll be able to change who he is that much.

[Darel Krieger · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story itself was good and interesting, as Linda's usually are. However, the constant use of terms like "protect my baby", "my unborn child", "my baby", etc. etc. every few pages really got old. After using them many times the readers should have gotten the point, long before the end of the book.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a great series this is it. Chase Vickers is a special agent that lives for the rush that comes from each assignment. Now Chase has a bounty on his head for a mission that put one of their own men behind bars and this is way he has to protected Lily Garrett and keep her out of sight. And for a good reason, Lily is caring his Baby.

[Sandy Gurile · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hanging on every word. So much action for the two people to try and stay alive! Highly recommend

[Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very disappointing. I love the Kate Burkholder books, but this was very formulaic and a poor ending.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5

[Belladonna]

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[Dani · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the struggle against the unknown in this story. It wasn't too cliché. I haven't read a book with this storyline until now. I appreciated the conflict involving Ben Parker. It was refreshing to see trust issues between same side members because it really showed that you don't know who to trust when trouble is after you. I want to read the other books in this series. I like reading books about young parents because it makes the story familial and more romantic.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the novels in this series and this story was not bad. Happening at the same time the other novels were. It was really interesting to see what was happening all around. The romance was complicated and one of redemption. I like that it was not the kind I usually read.

[Judy Wollenweber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. Lots of suspense. I Read this book in one day.

[Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly, I was pretty bored. I thought this book was going to be a lot more suspenseful than it was and I didn't like the characters, either of them, very much.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and very quick read. A romance between Chase and Lily brings trouble to them both because of Chase's work. An unknown assailant threatens them and the city of Boston with mayhem and murder!

[Barbara Gard]

not bad

[Elizabeth R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Safe before dawn

Like it a lot the characters were so real ... could feel every emotion every tension the characters were experiencing

[Ann-Kristin]

Most boring, cringy book ever. Not a book for me at all. This book made me realise that romance books in not a thing for me☺️

[Linda]

An abrupt end, no resolution, just see the next book. I hate that!

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Lights Out