Missing the Stars

Darkness Falls #3

by Melissa Sinclair

After a family tragedy, Cole Davenport left his home of Bourbonville. He became a PI in an effort to heal from the events that cost his parents their lives. Through his company, Port Investigations, Cole has lived a life of high risk protecting those who can’t protect themselves, never going back to the home and brother he misses. After a series of events have left him floundering he is called while on a needed vacation by his brother. His brother pleads with him to return home and help him find his missing jockey and racehorse. But is his brother being completely forthcoming or tricking him into coming home? Jessie Carpenter’s brother has gone off the grid. Is he trying to break free from the sister he considers overbearing or is it something more? Jessie fears he’s caught up in something dangerous and needs help. She goes to Bourbonville in an effort to track down answers and instead finds Cole. Instantaneous attraction throws them both off their game, and they find themselves involved in a game of cat and mouse that is complicated by their growing feelings. Can Cole and Jessie find a way to heal the wounds of the past while they rush to unravel the web of lies spawned from that fateful day?

Genres: Romantic Suspense

220 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 2018

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The past comes haunting

Good suspense full of twists and turns. This novella gives us PI Cole Davenport and FBI agent Jessie Carpenter's story. The action and suspense moves out of Darkness Falls to Cole and Jessie hometown where many years ago both of their lives were upended and unknown to them the reasons were related. Now the past has returned and will Cole and Jessie survive??

[Heidi Pergolski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suspenseful, emotional and page-turner; this is how I would describe Missing the Stars by Melissa Sinclair. I was captivated by the characters and enjoyed the twist at the end. I relished the suspense as well as the chemistry between Cole and Jessie. This is a stand-alone so does not have to be read in order. I recommend her books!

[Shalene Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 Darkness Falls Series. It’s like trying to put together pieces of a puzzle. I thought I had it all figured out, but not quite. The surprises found me!
Cole is a swaggering alpha male who has a lot of grief in his distant, and recent past. As a PI, he has a knack for reading people, but this new woman in his life is throwing him off his game.
Jessie is a mystery wrapped in a riddle that Cole can’t figure out. And he’s not the only one off his game. She meets the sexy PI, and all inhibitions go right out the window. This was a fantastic addition to this series, with just enough spice and mystery to keep the pages turning.
I can’t wait for Harrison Black’s story in Book 4!

[Carol Deegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is suspenseful with some edge-of-the seat moments. I thought some of the things in the book were a bit far-fetched. What are the chances a couple who has just met are the children of two couples who were supposedly killed during an FBI drug sting operation 14 years ago. And now suddenly they are “released” and return to their homes and families.

[Terrance Pate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

3rd book I have read by her.all very fun and exciting reads I recommend her to fans of John Sanford and Harlen Coben

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book to my mom, and we enjoyed it. The story was great and kept us interested, but it got a little long at the end. Overall, a good book...

[Betsy Byrd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

I hate to say this but this book wasn't as good as the last 2. I was really hoping for better. It was kinda upsetting.