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Siren Cove #1
Buried Truth
Visit Siren Cove, Oregon, for gorgeous beaches, miles of hiking, delightful small-town shops—and a dark side none of its residents could have possibly imagined . . .
Leah Grayson has lived in Siren Cove all her life. It’s where she buried a time capsule with her fifth-grade class. Where she spent an unforgettable night on the beach with her first love. Where she married then divorced her rotten ex.
But there’s something ugly going on in her pretty little town. When Leah organizes a reunion for her fifth-grade classmates to open their time capsule, they discover a roll of film no one remembers saving. Afterward, strange incidents begin happening. Warnings. Accidents. Random acts of vandalism.
Luckily, her first love is back in town, too. Ryan Alexander has made it big with a wildly popular social media startup, but he’s still the same sweet, cynical man she fell for all those years ago. And the chemistry they felt as teenagers is as strong as ever.
A nostalgic fling turns deadly when someone is convinced Leah has the key to secrets long buried. With no way to know whom they can trust, Leah and Ryan will have to seek out the answers themselves . . .
“Every Move She Makes will have you looking over your shoulder long after the lights go out.”
Nancy Bush, New York Times bestselling author
“Jannine Gallant gives you a satisfying read.”
Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
Leah Grayson has lived in Siren Cove all her life. It’s where she buried a time capsule with her fifth-grade class. Where she spent an unforgettable night on the beach with her first love. Where she married then divorced her rotten ex.
But there’s something ugly going on in her pretty little town. When Leah organizes a reunion for her fifth-grade classmates to open their time capsule, they discover a roll of film no one remembers saving. Afterward, strange incidents begin happening. Warnings. Accidents. Random acts of vandalism.
Luckily, her first love is back in town, too. Ryan Alexander has made it big with a wildly popular social media startup, but he’s still the same sweet, cynical man she fell for all those years ago. And the chemistry they felt as teenagers is as strong as ever.
A nostalgic fling turns deadly when someone is convinced Leah has the key to secrets long buried. With no way to know whom they can trust, Leah and Ryan will have to seek out the answers themselves . . .
“Every Move She Makes will have you looking over your shoulder long after the lights go out.”
Nancy Bush, New York Times bestselling author
“Jannine Gallant gives you a satisfying read.”
Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 30, 2018
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Jannine Gallant
40 books205 followersWrite what you know. I've taken this advice to heart, creating characters from small towns and plots that unfold in the great outdoors. A recent empty nester, I grew up in a tiny Northern California town and currently live in beautiful Lake Tahoe with my husband. When I'm not busy writing, I hike or snowshoe in the woods around my home. Discover the beauty of nature woven into my fast-paced romantic suspense novels.
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January 24, 2018
Buried Truth by Jannine Gallant is the first book in the new romantic suspense series Siren Cove. The story introduces Leah Grayson who is a teacher in Siren Cove that has decided as a learning experience for her fifth grade class that it is time to organize a reunion of her own fifth grade class that buried a time capsule in order to unearth the capsule and share what had been in it.
Ryan Alexander had known Leah all his life and the pair at one point had been deeply in love but Leah had broken it off stating that they were just too different from one another. Ryan hadn’t planned on attending the reunion but when his mother has an accident he finds himself back in Siren Cove and back in Leah’s life.
There are times when the story switches the point of view to an unknown narrator who seems to have left something in the time capsule that they do not want discovered. This leads to a lot of action as attempts are made to stop Leah from finding the evidence that would lead to crimes committed long ago when the capsule was buried.
Buried Truth is one of those books that no matter how much I wanted to like the story and what was going on there were little details that just kept nagging at me. The first thing I noticed and was a little iffy on was rushing Leah and Ryan back together. Of course this is a romantic suspense so you know it’s coming but a little build up would have been nice.
As the story went on I also thought that the unknown voice almost got a bit comical instead of menacing or scary like it should be. When the bad guys behind the scenes start conjuring images of Larry, Moe and Curly Joe it’s not a good thing at all. But the real kicker on this book was the ending itself. I thought maybe, just maybe my overall rating would be around 3 stars until the final chapters where as soon as the climatic moments came it felt the author skipped a chapter and just dropped all the action midway. I just found it all rather odd at that point and decided that no, this was not the book for me.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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Ryan Alexander had known Leah all his life and the pair at one point had been deeply in love but Leah had broken it off stating that they were just too different from one another. Ryan hadn’t planned on attending the reunion but when his mother has an accident he finds himself back in Siren Cove and back in Leah’s life.
There are times when the story switches the point of view to an unknown narrator who seems to have left something in the time capsule that they do not want discovered. This leads to a lot of action as attempts are made to stop Leah from finding the evidence that would lead to crimes committed long ago when the capsule was buried.
Buried Truth is one of those books that no matter how much I wanted to like the story and what was going on there were little details that just kept nagging at me. The first thing I noticed and was a little iffy on was rushing Leah and Ryan back together. Of course this is a romantic suspense so you know it’s coming but a little build up would have been nice.
As the story went on I also thought that the unknown voice almost got a bit comical instead of menacing or scary like it should be. When the bad guys behind the scenes start conjuring images of Larry, Moe and Curly Joe it’s not a good thing at all. But the real kicker on this book was the ending itself. I thought maybe, just maybe my overall rating would be around 3 stars until the final chapters where as soon as the climatic moments came it felt the author skipped a chapter and just dropped all the action midway. I just found it all rather odd at that point and decided that no, this was not the book for me.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.wordpress....
November 29, 2018
A fast-paced story with star-crossed love
This was my first book by this author and a great place to start with her new Siren Cove romantic suspense series. I’m a sucker for starcrossed love and second chances and I must say I wasn't disappointed with this book. Ryan and Leah dealt with some great villains to solve a decades old murder. With so many potential suspects, trying to figure out who-done-it constantly changed so the storyline completely held my attention until the ominious conclusion. The cast of characters, all flawed and a bit eccentric, added an enjoyable touch of humor to a very suspenseful story. The happily ever after was completely satisfying!
This was my first book by this author and a great place to start with her new Siren Cove romantic suspense series. I’m a sucker for starcrossed love and second chances and I must say I wasn't disappointed with this book. Ryan and Leah dealt with some great villains to solve a decades old murder. With so many potential suspects, trying to figure out who-done-it constantly changed so the storyline completely held my attention until the ominious conclusion. The cast of characters, all flawed and a bit eccentric, added an enjoyable touch of humor to a very suspenseful story. The happily ever after was completely satisfying!
February 14, 2018
I'd been anxiously awaiting this first book in the new Siren Cove romantic suspense series, and I wasn't disappointed. I love second-chance stories where the hero and heroine get a fresh opportunity to get their relationship right after messing up the first time, and it was satisfying to see Ryan and Leah finally get their happily-ever-after. However, they have to deal with some pretty ugly bad guys to get there. Once they realize they've stumbled into a decades old murder, they're faced with so many potential suspects, it's impossible to sort the good guys from the villains until the chilling conclusion. A terrific cast of quirky supporting characters--including Leah's outrageous grandma Evie and her lovable pooch Barney--helps lighten the otherwise relentless suspense. Good job!
January 22, 2018
Satisfying romance and an intriquing mystery that stayed a mystery to me until the very end. A highly charged read that didn't disappoint.
January 30, 2018
Buried Truth by Jannine Gallant is a bit different from the other books that I have read written by her. That is not to say that I didn’t enjoy it, I did immensely. However, the characters are everyday people that you might know in your own town. Leah, an elementary teacher and Ryan, a successful businessman are at the heart of this romantic suspense book.
Lies and deception nearly bring the entire good citizens of the small-town. Like a Miss Marple but with a younger heroine and a hot hero this story reminds us that much evil can hide even in small towns. Good prevails in the end along with love that will last a lifetime, but there is more than one close call, making Buried Truth an exciting suspense and a wonderful romance.
4.5 Stars
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
Lies and deception nearly bring the entire good citizens of the small-town. Like a Miss Marple but with a younger heroine and a hot hero this story reminds us that much evil can hide even in small towns. Good prevails in the end along with love that will last a lifetime, but there is more than one close call, making Buried Truth an exciting suspense and a wonderful romance.
4.5 Stars
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
February 28, 2018
I'm a fan of Jannine Gallant and she didn't let me down with Buried Truth. The whole premise sucked me in. I remember burying a time capsule in grade school. The surprise that awaits in this one and the danger and suspense matched the romance Ms. Gallant spun. The setting roped me in too as she did a great job of putting us into a small town. Lovers of romantic suspense will enjoy this story!
November 9, 2018
WOW! From beginning to end this book kept me guessing. Great plot & excellent writing.
November 28, 2018
I just finished reading this book and it was great.
February 5, 2018
I like my female leads to be strong and courageous, or at least grow in character as the book moves forward. Leah, as the main lead, was really iffy, she went back and forth so many times, that I went back and forth with my decision
To read or not to read, is the question...
To avoid DNF, I ploughed on. It took me 4 days to read the book in bits and pieces. I hated the main character. Though 80% of the book, I felt she is just using the male character, Ryan, just for her own fun.
Story is simple, Leah liked Ryan in high school but breaks off from him as he was too different (read it as slim, intelligent, and nerdy). They buried a time capsule then, now 20 years hence, they want to escavate that and put in a new one. There is a hitch, someone has put a camera roll in the time capsule and wants that truth to be buried. By the way, Leah does like Ryan now (read: rich, successful, drool worthy body)
The book by Jannine Gallant, at 368 pages, is too long and feels longer as the plot is too loopy and has no substance. The author has made an attempt to generate suspense, but unfortunately, it falls flatter than a pancake.
The only character I liked and kind of pitied was the male lead, Ryan Alexander; he is sweet and kind. Too bad, he makes the same poor choices yet again 20 years hence: liking Leah!!
The book goes on at snail pace, with the voice of the villains, making their appearance suddenly in the midst of 'love story' (read: neither love nor a story)
On the whole, an okay read (aka boring)
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher, Lyrical Press, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
To read or not to read, is the question...
To avoid DNF, I ploughed on. It took me 4 days to read the book in bits and pieces. I hated the main character. Though 80% of the book, I felt she is just using the male character, Ryan, just for her own fun.
Story is simple, Leah liked Ryan in high school but breaks off from him as he was too different (read it as slim, intelligent, and nerdy). They buried a time capsule then, now 20 years hence, they want to escavate that and put in a new one. There is a hitch, someone has put a camera roll in the time capsule and wants that truth to be buried. By the way, Leah does like Ryan now (read: rich, successful, drool worthy body)
The book by Jannine Gallant, at 368 pages, is too long and feels longer as the plot is too loopy and has no substance. The author has made an attempt to generate suspense, but unfortunately, it falls flatter than a pancake.
The only character I liked and kind of pitied was the male lead, Ryan Alexander; he is sweet and kind. Too bad, he makes the same poor choices yet again 20 years hence: liking Leah!!
The book goes on at snail pace, with the voice of the villains, making their appearance suddenly in the midst of 'love story' (read: neither love nor a story)
On the whole, an okay read (aka boring)
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher, Lyrical Press, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
January 4, 2018
1.5 Stars
I’m always looking for a good romantic suspense, but it seems I rarely find one. Unfortunately I did not find Buried Truth to my liking. The second chance romance was flat and had zero chemistry while the suspense and bad guys were almost caricatural in its/their portrayal.
I’m always looking for a good romantic suspense, but it seems I rarely find one. Unfortunately I did not find Buried Truth to my liking. The second chance romance was flat and had zero chemistry while the suspense and bad guys were almost caricatural in its/their portrayal.
October 22, 2018
This was an average read for me, but after finishing it, I had too many issues with the events towards the end. See the spoiler. I can't give this more than a 1*.
So Leah dumped Ryan they were 18, heading off to college, because she felt they were 'too different." Ryan, hurt by this, always held himself back in relationships. Leah marries an asshole and divorced him when she realized he was an asshole. She regrets what she did to Ryan. He is the "one who got away" for lack of a better phrase.
For their issues, I thought Leah and Ryan fell in love quickly before really talking about things. It was irritating at times when she'd dwell on the past repeatedly (move on please. I know you regret it, this is the umpteenth time it's been said. Just stop!). Likewise, Ryan as well. Dude, you were 18! And now you are both 30, you've lived, and (I assume) know exactly what you want!
The suspense I thought was lame. There was a secondary story-line of someone stealing from seniors (fake real estate). More time should have been devoted to this, or it should have been left out. It didn't add to the primary story-line. It was distracting. I thought the end was a bit rushed. I still don't know who put the film in the time capsule. (Not that it matters).
And really?
So Leah dumped Ryan they were 18, heading off to college, because she felt they were 'too different." Ryan, hurt by this, always held himself back in relationships. Leah marries an asshole and divorced him when she realized he was an asshole. She regrets what she did to Ryan. He is the "one who got away" for lack of a better phrase.
For their issues, I thought Leah and Ryan fell in love quickly before really talking about things. It was irritating at times when she'd dwell on the past repeatedly (move on please. I know you regret it, this is the umpteenth time it's been said. Just stop!). Likewise, Ryan as well. Dude, you were 18! And now you are both 30, you've lived, and (I assume) know exactly what you want!
The suspense I thought was lame. There was a secondary story-line of someone stealing from seniors (fake real estate). More time should have been devoted to this, or it should have been left out. It didn't add to the primary story-line. It was distracting. I thought the end was a bit rushed. I still don't know who put the film in the time capsule. (Not that it matters).
And really?
January 21, 2018
Leah Grayson is a fifth grade teacher in the small town she grew up in. She decides to dig up the time capsule that she and her classmates buried 20 years ago when they were in fifth grade. An undeveloped role of film is discovered in the capsule. Soon after, Leah’s house and car are torn apart and she finds herself in danger.
Ryan Alexander is back in town to take care of his mother since she broke her arm. Ryan is the guy Leah dumped at 18 and moved on. He has become a very successful Internet guy.
Ryan and Leah run into each other and old feelings stir up. Ryan is understandably cautious. He’s been burned by more than one person he thought he could trust. Having said that, these two fall into bed rather quickly and easily, and pick up where they left off despite all the unresolved issues. There wasn’t any chemistry. It felt perfunctory and rote.
The suspense wasn’t very engaging. I guessed most of the criminals early on despite the attempts to talk in circles and have conversations with no names attached. The story line is predictable and I didn’t connect with it.
I loved Leah’s grandma, an 82 year old spitfire.
Overall an uninspiring read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher.
Ryan Alexander is back in town to take care of his mother since she broke her arm. Ryan is the guy Leah dumped at 18 and moved on. He has become a very successful Internet guy.
Ryan and Leah run into each other and old feelings stir up. Ryan is understandably cautious. He’s been burned by more than one person he thought he could trust. Having said that, these two fall into bed rather quickly and easily, and pick up where they left off despite all the unresolved issues. There wasn’t any chemistry. It felt perfunctory and rote.
The suspense wasn’t very engaging. I guessed most of the criminals early on despite the attempts to talk in circles and have conversations with no names attached. The story line is predictable and I didn’t connect with it.
I loved Leah’s grandma, an 82 year old spitfire.
Overall an uninspiring read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher.
January 22, 2018
Review also found at https://kristineandterri.blogspot.ca/...
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
I have read quite a bit of Gallant's work so I did not hesitate to try this story. It delivered exactly as expectations would of a romantic suspense. A little heavier on the romance and a little lighter on the suspense.
I liked how the reader is pretty much given the short list of who the possible "bad guys" are and tries to decipher it from there. While the amount of close calls and near death experiences Leah experienced could be described as far fetched, I was still along for the ride.
It is evident in Gallants work that she is a huge fan of nature and the outdoors as a lot of this story takes place there. It almost made me want to be a rock climber like Ryan, ok maybe not, but I will take the nice hiking trails minus the creepy stone.
I have two pieces of constructive criticism.
The first is the reader reads about Leah's upturned lips a couple too many times. I don't know why but every time it came up I visualized her lips bigger and bigger until they were the fish lips that are all over social media.
The second one may just be me. I had a hard time reconciling Leah the character with her description. I was stuck on the fact that she had hair to her butt. I can't say I know or have known anyone with hair that long at that age demographic. I am laughing at how petty it is but it really bothered me. So this one is my issue.
Overall, I would tell readers to set your expectations. This story is a romantic suspense and therefore is a little on the lighter side than say a thriller novel would be. If you go in knowing what to expect, you will have a good time with this story.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
I have read quite a bit of Gallant's work so I did not hesitate to try this story. It delivered exactly as expectations would of a romantic suspense. A little heavier on the romance and a little lighter on the suspense.
I liked how the reader is pretty much given the short list of who the possible "bad guys" are and tries to decipher it from there. While the amount of close calls and near death experiences Leah experienced could be described as far fetched, I was still along for the ride.
It is evident in Gallants work that she is a huge fan of nature and the outdoors as a lot of this story takes place there. It almost made me want to be a rock climber like Ryan, ok maybe not, but I will take the nice hiking trails minus the creepy stone.
I have two pieces of constructive criticism.
The first is the reader reads about Leah's upturned lips a couple too many times. I don't know why but every time it came up I visualized her lips bigger and bigger until they were the fish lips that are all over social media.
The second one may just be me. I had a hard time reconciling Leah the character with her description. I was stuck on the fact that she had hair to her butt. I can't say I know or have known anyone with hair that long at that age demographic. I am laughing at how petty it is but it really bothered me. So this one is my issue.
Overall, I would tell readers to set your expectations. This story is a romantic suspense and therefore is a little on the lighter side than say a thriller novel would be. If you go in knowing what to expect, you will have a good time with this story.
March 19, 2018
I've read several of Jannine Gallant's novels before and enjoyed them, so when I saw the opportunity to request an advanced reader copy of the first novel in her new series, I jumped at the chance, and am happy that I did, because this was a very good novel of romantic suspense, combined with a second chance at love trope, and it gets 4 stars from this reader/reviewer.
The novel centers on fifth grade teacher, Leah Grayson, who is trying to get her life back on track after her divorce. Back in high school, she was in love with Ryan Alexander, a total nerd, but in their senior year she broke off their relationship because she thought they were just too different to make it work. Instead, she married another classmate, Brock, who turned out to be a serial cheater. In her attempt to move on with her life, she remembers that 20 years earlier, her fifth grade class filled and buried a time capsule, and what better way to engage her own fifth graders than to unearth it and share it with them, and wouldn't it be great to also gather her former fifth grade classmates for a reunion as the time capsule is opened?
Nerdy Ryan Alexander left town after high school with a broken heart after Leah dumped him without warning, but went on to found an enormously successful social media site, Crossroads, much like Facebook, and he is now, in this novel, the fictional version of Mark Zuckerberg. After Leah dumped him and broke his young heart, he's avoided getting too involved in any relationship, choosing to date a number of women, but keeping his emotions out of it. Adding to his trust issues is the fact that Jay, his former friend and business partner, also betrayed him, adding to his emotional distrust of others. Ryan's mother, who still lives in his hometown, recently broke her arm, and so he's returned home to care for her while she heals, and has been asked to join the reunion and time capsule event, and in doing so, finds that rather than his attraction to Leah making him wonder what he once saw in her, he finds himself more attracted to her than ever, and it appears that the feeling is mutual.
When the time capsule is opened, and the contents examined by all present, there's a mysterious roll of film found that Leah doesn't recall being put there 20 years earlier, and she and Ryan decide to see if the film can be developed, and perhaps find out who added it to the time capsule, and learn the reason why. That decision forms the background mystery/suspense that fuels the rest of the novel, because while not all the film was in good shape, the photos they do manage to develop aren't a child's contribution to a time capsule--they were clearly taken by an adult, and seem to show some sort of ritual with unidentifiable robed figures gathered around what appears to be a naked woman, and suddenly Leah's house and car are broken into, she's attacked, it's clear that someone doesn't want anyone to see those photos. There more than a few viable suspects, and to top it all off, there are other crimes against seniors occurring, including Leah's own mother, so we have two mysteries to solve in this novel. The reason I generally don't read mystery novels is that I can usually guess who the guilty party is early on, but not so in this novel, and I must commend the author for keeping me guessing until the very end.
The only down side for me in this novel was Leah, the heroine, who at times seems too naive for words, and at other times comes off as rather bitchy and quick to fly off the handle at Ryan, who was an excellent hero, always trying to protect and defend Leah, always there for her, always ready to support her and her decisions, and certainly ready to rekindle their former relationship. Yes, his trust issues do get in the way a bit, but I certainly found him more likable than I found Leah.
So, who is/are the people in those photographs? Who is ready to commit murder to make those photos disappear? What was that ritual, and why does it seem that history is about to repeat itself? Who's been ripping off the senior citizens' life savings? Who is responsible for the break-ins and threats against Leah? Will Ryan and Leah finally manage to iron out their differences and make their relationship work? As the danger escalates, will Ryan be able to keep Leah safe from harm? For answers to these questions, you'll have to read this enjoyable, puzzling, intriguing and emotional novel for yourself, and I recommend you do so, as it's a very good read.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
The novel centers on fifth grade teacher, Leah Grayson, who is trying to get her life back on track after her divorce. Back in high school, she was in love with Ryan Alexander, a total nerd, but in their senior year she broke off their relationship because she thought they were just too different to make it work. Instead, she married another classmate, Brock, who turned out to be a serial cheater. In her attempt to move on with her life, she remembers that 20 years earlier, her fifth grade class filled and buried a time capsule, and what better way to engage her own fifth graders than to unearth it and share it with them, and wouldn't it be great to also gather her former fifth grade classmates for a reunion as the time capsule is opened?
Nerdy Ryan Alexander left town after high school with a broken heart after Leah dumped him without warning, but went on to found an enormously successful social media site, Crossroads, much like Facebook, and he is now, in this novel, the fictional version of Mark Zuckerberg. After Leah dumped him and broke his young heart, he's avoided getting too involved in any relationship, choosing to date a number of women, but keeping his emotions out of it. Adding to his trust issues is the fact that Jay, his former friend and business partner, also betrayed him, adding to his emotional distrust of others. Ryan's mother, who still lives in his hometown, recently broke her arm, and so he's returned home to care for her while she heals, and has been asked to join the reunion and time capsule event, and in doing so, finds that rather than his attraction to Leah making him wonder what he once saw in her, he finds himself more attracted to her than ever, and it appears that the feeling is mutual.
When the time capsule is opened, and the contents examined by all present, there's a mysterious roll of film found that Leah doesn't recall being put there 20 years earlier, and she and Ryan decide to see if the film can be developed, and perhaps find out who added it to the time capsule, and learn the reason why. That decision forms the background mystery/suspense that fuels the rest of the novel, because while not all the film was in good shape, the photos they do manage to develop aren't a child's contribution to a time capsule--they were clearly taken by an adult, and seem to show some sort of ritual with unidentifiable robed figures gathered around what appears to be a naked woman, and suddenly Leah's house and car are broken into, she's attacked, it's clear that someone doesn't want anyone to see those photos. There more than a few viable suspects, and to top it all off, there are other crimes against seniors occurring, including Leah's own mother, so we have two mysteries to solve in this novel. The reason I generally don't read mystery novels is that I can usually guess who the guilty party is early on, but not so in this novel, and I must commend the author for keeping me guessing until the very end.
The only down side for me in this novel was Leah, the heroine, who at times seems too naive for words, and at other times comes off as rather bitchy and quick to fly off the handle at Ryan, who was an excellent hero, always trying to protect and defend Leah, always there for her, always ready to support her and her decisions, and certainly ready to rekindle their former relationship. Yes, his trust issues do get in the way a bit, but I certainly found him more likable than I found Leah.
So, who is/are the people in those photographs? Who is ready to commit murder to make those photos disappear? What was that ritual, and why does it seem that history is about to repeat itself? Who's been ripping off the senior citizens' life savings? Who is responsible for the break-ins and threats against Leah? Will Ryan and Leah finally manage to iron out their differences and make their relationship work? As the danger escalates, will Ryan be able to keep Leah safe from harm? For answers to these questions, you'll have to read this enjoyable, puzzling, intriguing and emotional novel for yourself, and I recommend you do so, as it's a very good read.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
March 12, 2018
Leah Grayson is determined to move on with her life after her divorce and opening the time capsule she and her fifth-grade classmates buried years ago is on her agenda. However, soon after Leah finds herself targeted by a madman and strange incidents she thought were just pranks turn out to be something more sinister. Luckily, she has Ryan Alexander -- the first man she ever loved on her side -- as they try to unravel why someone is out to get her. Will the pair be able to overcome the danger they face, or will they lose their second chance at happy ever after because someone wants secrets long buried to stay that way?
Although this story started off a little slow, I found that once the hero and heroine came face-to-face for the first time and then when they finally get the time-capsule unburied that this story really takes off, and takes readers on an exciting and captivating story encompassing a dark secret that needs to finally come out in order to see people pay for their crimes. Yet, what I liked most of all about this story is that I couldn't figure out who was a bad guy and who wasn't.
As for the dialogue, it was intense due to the main characters back stories, their past history that had them going their separate ways; and the incidents that put the heroine's life at risk. Will she be able to escape the danger? Will Ryan be able to protect her? Moreover, the heroine seems a little naïve when it comes to who she believes is causing the incidents. However, in saying that, she's also resilient and courageous with everything she goes through. I also liked how determined she was to discover the truth of what had been going on over the years, despite the danger it puts her in. Luckily, she has Ryan on her side. While the hero, he's worked hard to get to where he is in his life and I liked that he was determined to make things right between him and Leah because they're good together. I also liked how protective Ryan was of the heroine until they figured out what was going on and who was after her. Will they discover the truth before it's too late?
Overall, Ms. Gallant has delivered a really good read in this first book of her Siren Cove series where the chemistry between this couple is still as strong as it was in the past; the romance was delightful and had me cheering for this couple's happy ever after; and the ending had me on the edge-of-my-seat because of the dangerous situation the hero and heroine find themselves in. Furthermore, I loved how things worked out for the best between Ryan and Leah because after everything they go through and have been through they both deserve happiness. I would recommend Buried Truth by Jannine Gallant, if you enjoy romantic suspense, the second chance romance, the friends to lovers trope, or books by authors Rita Herron, Pamela Clare, Cynthia Eden and Kat Martin.
June 16, 2018
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. It took me a while to get into this story but it was worth it. Buried Truth is a romantic suspense with a second chance at love for Leah Grayson and Ryan Alexander, who were high school sweethearts. As per the book synopsis, when Leah organizes a reunion for her fifth-grade classmates to open their time capsule, they discover a roll of film no one remembers saving. Afterward, strange incidents begin happening. Warnings. Accidents. Random acts of vandalism. Ryan comes back to town to take care of his mother after she breaks her arm and the two of them start a fling which turns into something more.
Good romantic suspense that is worth the read.
3.5 Stars
Good romantic suspense that is worth the read.
3.5 Stars
February 3, 2018
Ryan and Paige have known each other and loved each other. What happens when you see your life going in one direction and it ends up in a completely different direction? Paige was not sure how her life ended up how it did, but will second chances make things better or worse. This book had some suspense, romance, and surprise. Thank you for allowing me to read this and write about it.
March 18, 2018
I love a second chance romance add some suspense and I am in book heaven this was a really good read mostly but at a couple of points it really did drag a bit but don't give up it does get better I really liked both Leah and Alex and really enjoyed watching their relationship develop.A good start to a new series looking forward to the next book.
January 19, 2020
Very enjoyable read
I actually loved this book more then I thought I would. The characters are very real. The main characters were childhood sweethearts and rekindled their flame. I love the touch of the dog and cat I’m the story. Friends and how it’s ok for both characters to have outside interests that the other doesn’t have. As a real relationship should have. You don’t have to spend all your time with one person. The writer made this very apparent in the story telling. Thank you for a believable story line.
I actually loved this book more then I thought I would. The characters are very real. The main characters were childhood sweethearts and rekindled their flame. I love the touch of the dog and cat I’m the story. Friends and how it’s ok for both characters to have outside interests that the other doesn’t have. As a real relationship should have. You don’t have to spend all your time with one person. The writer made this very apparent in the story telling. Thank you for a believable story line.
February 16, 2020
It’s the only place I ever want to be.
It all starts with a reunion and a time capsule... Leah hasn’t seen Ryan in years. But he’s come home and they can’t seem to shake each other. Meanwhile, strange things are happening in their small town and it seems Leah isn’t safe. Secrets and lies are buried deep. Great characters and a spellbinding storyline. Super read! Enjoy!!!
It all starts with a reunion and a time capsule... Leah hasn’t seen Ryan in years. But he’s come home and they can’t seem to shake each other. Meanwhile, strange things are happening in their small town and it seems Leah isn’t safe. Secrets and lies are buried deep. Great characters and a spellbinding storyline. Super read! Enjoy!!!
January 18, 2018
A fifth grade class reunion of friends who had buried a time capsule twenty years ago. An unexpected object no one remembers is among their treasures, and suspense and danger follows. A beautiful second chance love story weaves in and out of danger. Kept me guessing till the end. Full review on Feb. 4th, 2018 on http://www.tbqsbookpalace.com
January 31, 2018
Buried Truth by Jannine Gallant
Siren Cove #1
Romantic suspense with a second chance at love for Leah Grayson and Ryan Alexander was a fun book to read…I stayed up late eager to see how the book would end. I enjoyed this introduction to Siren Cove and wonder who will have their story told next.
Leah and Ryan were high school sweethearts who broke up after high school because Leah thought they were too dissimilar to make it for the long haul. Ryan has moved on from being the nerdy geek to a rather hunky wealthy young man while Leah is a fifth grade teacher that is a bit more of a hippy throwback than a modern woman. When Leah’s class digs up a time capsule from twenty years ago someone desperately wants to retrieve what was hidden inside it as it holds incriminating evidence that must not get out. With a class reunion, desperate people wanting what Leah has and willing to do anything to get it and Ryan and Leah getting back together this is an action-packed story. I really liked Leah’s grandmother – what a pip!
I am eager to read the next book in the series and want to thank NetGalley and Kensington Book-Lyrical Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4 Stars
Siren Cove #1
Romantic suspense with a second chance at love for Leah Grayson and Ryan Alexander was a fun book to read…I stayed up late eager to see how the book would end. I enjoyed this introduction to Siren Cove and wonder who will have their story told next.
Leah and Ryan were high school sweethearts who broke up after high school because Leah thought they were too dissimilar to make it for the long haul. Ryan has moved on from being the nerdy geek to a rather hunky wealthy young man while Leah is a fifth grade teacher that is a bit more of a hippy throwback than a modern woman. When Leah’s class digs up a time capsule from twenty years ago someone desperately wants to retrieve what was hidden inside it as it holds incriminating evidence that must not get out. With a class reunion, desperate people wanting what Leah has and willing to do anything to get it and Ryan and Leah getting back together this is an action-packed story. I really liked Leah’s grandmother – what a pip!
I am eager to read the next book in the series and want to thank NetGalley and Kensington Book-Lyrical Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4 Stars
January 23, 2018
Second chance romance with a little mystery thrown in. Leah has decided to open a time capsule her class buried in fifth grade. You wouldn't think this would lead to problems today (it was fifth grade!) but it does, as all sorts of bad stuff begins to happen EXCEPT that Ryan, who Leah had a thing for as a teen is back in town. The mystery isn't really mysterious and you know where the Leah-Ryan relationship is going. It's well written but just a tad too light for me. Thanks to net galley for the ARC.
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February 2, 2018DNF @ 11 %
The heavy-handed exposition, uninteresting characters and puerile writing made me cringe too much.
Pass.
The heavy-handed exposition, uninteresting characters and puerile writing made me cringe too much.
Pass.
March 3, 2018
From the cover: Leah Grayson has lived in Siren Cove all her life. It's where she buried a time capsule with her fifth-grade class. Where she spent an unforgettable night on the beach with her first love. Where she married then divorced her rotten ex. But there's something ugly going on in her pretty little town. When Leah organizes a reunion for her fifth-grade classmates to open their time capsule, they discover a roll of film no one remembers saving. Afterward, strange incidents begin happening. Warnings. Accidents. Random acts of vandalism. Luckily, her first love is back in town, too. Ryan Alexander has made it big with a wildly popular social media startup, but he's still the same sweet, cynical man she fell for all those years ago. And the chemistry they felt as teenagers is as strong as ever. A nostalgic fling turns deadly when someone is convinced Leah has the key to secrets long buried. With no way to know whom they can trust, Leah and Ryan will have to seek out the answers themselves . .
I received this book free from Goodreads Giveaway.
I do some romance/suspense books and normally like them. This one was ok-my problem with it was the lead female Leah-I didn't like her. I did like Ryan the lead male character. The story idea was a good one, but not liking the lead makes it difficult to truly enjoy. The book was a little long and a bit drawn out in places. The ending came quickly and I was left with some questions about what was happening in the woods.
I received this book free from Goodreads Giveaway.
I do some romance/suspense books and normally like them. This one was ok-my problem with it was the lead female Leah-I didn't like her. I did like Ryan the lead male character. The story idea was a good one, but not liking the lead makes it difficult to truly enjoy. The book was a little long and a bit drawn out in places. The ending came quickly and I was left with some questions about what was happening in the woods.
March 28, 2018
I received an advanced reading copy through goodreads first-reads.
I tried so hard to love this this book. I'm not sure if it was how the point of view is written or how it would flip back and forth with the killers point of view. The plot was good and has a great build up but I was able to predict a bit too much earlier than than you're suppose to. I also felt like there were earlier books tied in because of how the author had events or small pieces mentioned as if you should already know about.
The characters are well written and I liked how you couldn't guess everyone involved because so many extra characters were added in to throw you off.
Over all buried truth is an good novel if your wanting a quick, light, swift moving romance/ supense novel. It has its good and bad parts but is an all around alright novel.
I tried so hard to love this this book. I'm not sure if it was how the point of view is written or how it would flip back and forth with the killers point of view. The plot was good and has a great build up but I was able to predict a bit too much earlier than than you're suppose to. I also felt like there were earlier books tied in because of how the author had events or small pieces mentioned as if you should already know about.
The characters are well written and I liked how you couldn't guess everyone involved because so many extra characters were added in to throw you off.
Over all buried truth is an good novel if your wanting a quick, light, swift moving romance/ supense novel. It has its good and bad parts but is an all around alright novel.
August 15, 2021
When a fifth-grade class buried a time capsule twenty years ago, a villain slipped in a roll of film, certain it wouldn’t see the light of day again. Enter Leah Grayson, a fifth-grade teacher who is gathering her old classmates to dig up the time capsule, replacing it with a new one her students have filled with memories. Ryan, an old flame, will attend the big dig, a man she rejected by marrying Brock. Now divorced and wiser, Leah sees Ryan as an accomplished, mature man, enormously appealing. She stumbles into danger, not realizing the innocuous roll of film she finds in the capsule is proof of violence in her town. A wonderful page-turner with a heartwarming second chance romance. Gallant will surprise you with twists and turns…and the identity of evil forces in Buried Truth.
February 12, 2018
This was a pleasant enough romantic suspense novel that came close but didn't quite hit a home run. It seemed to me that there was a bit too much going on ... a sweet renewed romance, a grisly ritualistic society, a scam perpetrated on the elderly. It was all intertwined but didn't really seem plausible. The story itself meandered along and then it got conveniently wrap up in an instant. This all made for a nice read that could have been more gripping.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
December 18, 2019
I tried to enjoy this because it was very reminiscent of 80s tv mysteries like Murder She Wrote, and I'm quite fond of those; but the two romantic leads were TSTL. They blundered, they whined, they behaved like children. Bleh!
However, because this was like an 80s mystery, I'll check out the other 2 in the trilogy. The female lead's friends are getting their own stories and I hope they're a lot smarter.
However, because this was like an 80s mystery, I'll check out the other 2 in the trilogy. The female lead's friends are getting their own stories and I hope they're a lot smarter.
March 13, 2018
This is the first book I've read by this author - and it's the first in a new series. I found the book dragged at times for me. I feel it could have been edited down a bit, but I found the cast of friends/characters and their childhood connections interesting. I will look for future books in the series.
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