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The Final Reckoning
Everyone in the small English town of Hartley Cross knew that Lindsay Ellis and Simon Dyer were inseparable. But their teenage love was cut short by a horrifying crime. Lindsay stumbled across the brutally murdered body of Simon’s father, Louis. Traumatized by the experience—and by Simon’s arrest—Lindsay left Hartley Cross and never looked back. Until now.
With her mother’s passing, it falls to Lindsay to plan the funeral and sort her mother’s affairs. That means returning to Hartley Cross, and confronting the anguish that has haunted her for years. Many of Lindsay’s old friends are still there. And so is Simon, who was eventually acquitted. After all these years, Lindsay’s heart still jumps when she sees him. Perhaps there’s hope for their spark to be rekindled. But not everyone is happy to have Lindsay back home. Because whoever killed Louis was never caught—and may be willing to strike again in order to keep it that way.
With her mother’s passing, it falls to Lindsay to plan the funeral and sort her mother’s affairs. That means returning to Hartley Cross, and confronting the anguish that has haunted her for years. Many of Lindsay’s old friends are still there. And so is Simon, who was eventually acquitted. After all these years, Lindsay’s heart still jumps when she sees him. Perhaps there’s hope for their spark to be rekindled. But not everyone is happy to have Lindsay back home. Because whoever killed Louis was never caught—and may be willing to strike again in order to keep it that way.
- GenresThriller
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 1996
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Margaret James
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Margaret James has been a member of the RNA for 22 years. She has written thirteen published novels, many short stories, and she also teaches creative writing for the London School of Journalism. Margaret's first novel was A Touch of Earth, a family saga set in Herefordshire where she was born and grew up, and her most recent is The Penny Bangle, set in Dorset and published by Robert Hale. But her personal favourite among her novels is Elegy for a Queen, published by Solidus, a small independent which has a varied and fascinating list. Margaret now lives in Devon, which she loves.
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Margaret James has been a member of the RNA for 22 years. She has written thirteen published novels, many short stories, and she also teaches creative writing for the London School of Journalism. Margaret's first novel was A Touch of Earth, a family saga set in Herefordshire where she was born and grew up, and her most recent is The Penny Bangle, set in Dorset and published by Robert Hale. But her personal favourite among her novels is Elegy for a Queen, published by Solidus, a small independent which has a varied and fascinating list. Margaret now lives in Devon, which she loves.
AKA Pamela Bennetts
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January 21, 2019
The Final Reckoning by Margaret James is a 2019 Ruby Fiction publication.
A haunting, suspenseful mystery-
This story is a genuine 'whodunit' style mystery, with a cold case element added in, on top of a compelling emotional drama, which gives the story an added dose of depth. Part of what helped to create such a sinister atmosphere, is the secluded village, the hint of religious fervor, and the residents, who range from slightly quirky, to moderately suspicious, to downright strange-
Eleven years prior, Lindsay Ellis found her boyfriend’s father murdered. Naturally, the trauma left a lasting mark on Lindsay. But now, after her mother’s passing, she is forced to return to Hartley’s Cross for the funeral planning, and to put her mother’s affairs in order. Forced to confront her painful past, Lindsay examines her feelings for her old boyfriend, while attempting to find answers to the old unsolved murder, hoping for long overdue closure. However, her arrival back in Hartley’s Cross is not welcomed by everyone…
This an absorbing mystery, with a tense, and surprising twist I didn’t see coming. The pacing is even, with a nice, balanced deepening of the mystery and increase in the suspense. This is a quick, atmospheric novel, all mystery and suspense lovers will enjoy!
A haunting, suspenseful mystery-
This story is a genuine 'whodunit' style mystery, with a cold case element added in, on top of a compelling emotional drama, which gives the story an added dose of depth. Part of what helped to create such a sinister atmosphere, is the secluded village, the hint of religious fervor, and the residents, who range from slightly quirky, to moderately suspicious, to downright strange-
Eleven years prior, Lindsay Ellis found her boyfriend’s father murdered. Naturally, the trauma left a lasting mark on Lindsay. But now, after her mother’s passing, she is forced to return to Hartley’s Cross for the funeral planning, and to put her mother’s affairs in order. Forced to confront her painful past, Lindsay examines her feelings for her old boyfriend, while attempting to find answers to the old unsolved murder, hoping for long overdue closure. However, her arrival back in Hartley’s Cross is not welcomed by everyone…
This an absorbing mystery, with a tense, and surprising twist I didn’t see coming. The pacing is even, with a nice, balanced deepening of the mystery and increase in the suspense. This is a quick, atmospheric novel, all mystery and suspense lovers will enjoy!
October 28, 2019
This was a fun murder mystery with its gentle pace and slow build-up of suspense.
Lindsay had witnessed her boyfriend's father's murder, and the trauma caused her to leave home. The death of her mother drew her back to the place that started it all and to her boyfriend. But the killer was still masked.... And she had to traverse through the minefield of old feelings and an unsolved old murder.
My first book by author Margaret James, I enjoyed the feel of this book. With ill health troubling me, I needed something which would be a thrilling murder mystery but without the intense need to concentrate too hard. Slow to start, this book fit the bill perfectly after the first few chapters.
The whole story was set in a small town with quirky and some scary residents which added to the closed up, dark atmosphere of the book. Characters were varied, and most of them were my suspects.
I liked the build up of suspense as pages turned in the latter half. The clever twist was enfolded well causing me a jolt in the last few pages. The style of writing was like a whodunit which got me thinking about the perp too. I didn't try too hard to guess the killer, just went with the flow.
Overall, a fun frolicking read. This is the way I like to end my day with a good whodunit.
Lindsay had witnessed her boyfriend's father's murder, and the trauma caused her to leave home. The death of her mother drew her back to the place that started it all and to her boyfriend. But the killer was still masked.... And she had to traverse through the minefield of old feelings and an unsolved old murder.
My first book by author Margaret James, I enjoyed the feel of this book. With ill health troubling me, I needed something which would be a thrilling murder mystery but without the intense need to concentrate too hard. Slow to start, this book fit the bill perfectly after the first few chapters.
The whole story was set in a small town with quirky and some scary residents which added to the closed up, dark atmosphere of the book. Characters were varied, and most of them were my suspects.
I liked the build up of suspense as pages turned in the latter half. The clever twist was enfolded well causing me a jolt in the last few pages. The style of writing was like a whodunit which got me thinking about the perp too. I didn't try too hard to guess the killer, just went with the flow.
Overall, a fun frolicking read. This is the way I like to end my day with a good whodunit.
January 22, 2019
First of all I have to say that I adored the cover. It’s beautiful but dark at the same time.
In the beginning I struggled a bit. Somehow I did not seem to get into the story, but I never give up and I am very glad I did not. Little by little i really started to be intrigued and the story became more and more interesting and thrilling.
So if you read it as well, don’t put the book away if you have the same feeling as I did at the start, because you will miss out on a good story with a heartbreaking ending. 4 stars.
Thank you, Margaret James and Ruby Fiction.
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In the beginning I struggled a bit. Somehow I did not seem to get into the story, but I never give up and I am very glad I did not. Little by little i really started to be intrigued and the story became more and more interesting and thrilling.
So if you read it as well, don’t put the book away if you have the same feeling as I did at the start, because you will miss out on a good story with a heartbreaking ending. 4 stars.
Thank you, Margaret James and Ruby Fiction.
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January 22, 2019
A book I found to be both thrilling and chilling in equal measures, and one I had to read in one sitting as I was just so caught up in the lives of these characters and the circumstances that they found themselves in!
Mainly told through the perspective of Lindsay it's a fascinating look at how she dealt with witnessing a horrific scene back in 2011, especially when in 2018 she has to go back to where it all happened and all the emotions and unanswered questions that still persist, that she now has to face and contend with.
The story looks back at the events back in 2011 which caused her to be so traumatised, and the rumours that flew around then as to what exactly happened. Her life now is pretty settled, living far away, but when her mother passes away she is faced with having to clear out the house and she soon starts to meet up with old friends and acquaintances - some closer than others - and the events of the past come back and unsettle her again. She is still plagued with visions of that night, and old feelings for a first love have never gone away - seeing how she reacts to seeing him again was an interesting one, especially seeing as he seems to be blowing hot and cold on various occasions!
So many aspects to this book really had me hooked and I loved the different threads that were running throughout. Despite the darker elements to the story, there was still time for touches of humour which helped lighten the mood. Loved how the old friends of her mum fussed round to help her with clearing up the house, along with the support she got from her housemate Nick. It did get quite tense towards the end with events unfolding and I loved the big twists which kept me reading frantically to find out what would be the outcome!!
Highly recommended!!
Mainly told through the perspective of Lindsay it's a fascinating look at how she dealt with witnessing a horrific scene back in 2011, especially when in 2018 she has to go back to where it all happened and all the emotions and unanswered questions that still persist, that she now has to face and contend with.
The story looks back at the events back in 2011 which caused her to be so traumatised, and the rumours that flew around then as to what exactly happened. Her life now is pretty settled, living far away, but when her mother passes away she is faced with having to clear out the house and she soon starts to meet up with old friends and acquaintances - some closer than others - and the events of the past come back and unsettle her again. She is still plagued with visions of that night, and old feelings for a first love have never gone away - seeing how she reacts to seeing him again was an interesting one, especially seeing as he seems to be blowing hot and cold on various occasions!
So many aspects to this book really had me hooked and I loved the different threads that were running throughout. Despite the darker elements to the story, there was still time for touches of humour which helped lighten the mood. Loved how the old friends of her mum fussed round to help her with clearing up the house, along with the support she got from her housemate Nick. It did get quite tense towards the end with events unfolding and I loved the big twists which kept me reading frantically to find out what would be the outcome!!
Highly recommended!!
January 11, 2019
lindsay Ellis is a witness to a dreadful crime in 2011 and is still haunted years later as we go into 2018. suffering the loss of her mother and has all the funeral arrangments to sort, so she has to go back home. the memories of Louis Dyer lying in a pool of blood Lindsay needed to get back to Oxford and never see Simon Dyer again. totally gripped with this book, well planned out by the author with a big twist, I loved it
January 22, 2019
Well known for her historical and contemporary novels, The Final Reckoning is a completely new direction for author Margaret James as she delivers her first thriller.
Central character Lindsay Ellis is returning to her home village of Hartley Cross after an absence of eight years. Her mother has died and she is there to organise the funeral and sort out the estate. The last time she was here as an eighteen year old she discovered the dead body of Louis Dyer, father of her then boyfriend Simon. After Simon’s arrest she was sent away to live with her father, who had recently divorced her mother.
Reminders of that long ago time when she and Simon were inseparable tug at her memory. Acquitted of his father’s murder he now lives in the village where he runs a small antiques business. Their relationship was an intense one. Is there any chance when they meet again some spark still remains after all this time?
Lindsay arrives with Nick Singer, an astrophysicist with whom she house shares in Oxford. As her own car is out of action he has offered to run her here and stay for a while. Settling in she begins to make arrangements for the funeral. As she reacquaints herself with the villagers unanswered questions still remain. Who did murder Louis Dyer and why?
There is an incident after the burial which at first Lindsay doesn’t pay much attention to. However when others occur she realises someone in the village doesn’t like the fact she’s back and wants her gone. But who exactly, and what is their motive?
I particularly liked Nick. Dis-organised and chaotic he came over as a typical scientist, totally committed to his work with little time for mundane things like washing up and keeping the place tidy. I think despite the fact they were total opposites Lindsay had a soft spot for him right from the beginning and it was interesting to see how their relationship developed.
The Casson family, whose bible bashing father was Louis Dyer’s best friend, are also central to the story. Among them the beautiful Jael, married but possibly having an affair with Simon. Nathan, quiet and surly, a close friend of Lindsay’s and Simon’s during their teenage years. Jael’s beautiful home is filled with expensive things. How has this been achieved when her husband works in an abattoir? Lindsay soon realises there are many things about this family that don’t quite add up.
This story keeps you guessing all the way. It’s well balanced between past and present so you have all the information you need about what led up to Louis Dyer’s demise. As the book progressed and I got to know the villagers it seemed clear that more than one person had motive for Louis’s murder and for targeting Lindsay. A great entertaining read with some unexpected twists.
Thank you Choc Lit for an ARC copy of The Final Reckoning in exchange for an honest review.
Central character Lindsay Ellis is returning to her home village of Hartley Cross after an absence of eight years. Her mother has died and she is there to organise the funeral and sort out the estate. The last time she was here as an eighteen year old she discovered the dead body of Louis Dyer, father of her then boyfriend Simon. After Simon’s arrest she was sent away to live with her father, who had recently divorced her mother.
Reminders of that long ago time when she and Simon were inseparable tug at her memory. Acquitted of his father’s murder he now lives in the village where he runs a small antiques business. Their relationship was an intense one. Is there any chance when they meet again some spark still remains after all this time?
Lindsay arrives with Nick Singer, an astrophysicist with whom she house shares in Oxford. As her own car is out of action he has offered to run her here and stay for a while. Settling in she begins to make arrangements for the funeral. As she reacquaints herself with the villagers unanswered questions still remain. Who did murder Louis Dyer and why?
There is an incident after the burial which at first Lindsay doesn’t pay much attention to. However when others occur she realises someone in the village doesn’t like the fact she’s back and wants her gone. But who exactly, and what is their motive?
I particularly liked Nick. Dis-organised and chaotic he came over as a typical scientist, totally committed to his work with little time for mundane things like washing up and keeping the place tidy. I think despite the fact they were total opposites Lindsay had a soft spot for him right from the beginning and it was interesting to see how their relationship developed.
The Casson family, whose bible bashing father was Louis Dyer’s best friend, are also central to the story. Among them the beautiful Jael, married but possibly having an affair with Simon. Nathan, quiet and surly, a close friend of Lindsay’s and Simon’s during their teenage years. Jael’s beautiful home is filled with expensive things. How has this been achieved when her husband works in an abattoir? Lindsay soon realises there are many things about this family that don’t quite add up.
This story keeps you guessing all the way. It’s well balanced between past and present so you have all the information you need about what led up to Louis Dyer’s demise. As the book progressed and I got to know the villagers it seemed clear that more than one person had motive for Louis’s murder and for targeting Lindsay. A great entertaining read with some unexpected twists.
Thank you Choc Lit for an ARC copy of The Final Reckoning in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2019
Lindsay Ellis has to return to the village she grew up in, and where she stumbled across a gruesome murder scene as a teen. Her return to the fictional village of Hartley Cross in Herefordshire triggers a host of long-buried emotions and she is compelled to deal with the unresolved issues that are preventing her from moving forward in her life.
We know there is still a killer at large in the village and the longer Lindsay sticks around, the more tangled up in the unsolved crime she becomes.
I literally couldn’t put this thriller down and raced through it in a couple of days. The author managed to keep me guessing right up until the final twist, one I didn’t see coming at all. This story’s combination of a smidge of romance and more than a shiver of menace meant I thoroughly enjoyed this chilling tale of murder and mayhem in a beautifully depicted picturesque village setting. I'm looking forward to reading more!
We know there is still a killer at large in the village and the longer Lindsay sticks around, the more tangled up in the unsolved crime she becomes.
I literally couldn’t put this thriller down and raced through it in a couple of days. The author managed to keep me guessing right up until the final twist, one I didn’t see coming at all. This story’s combination of a smidge of romance and more than a shiver of menace meant I thoroughly enjoyed this chilling tale of murder and mayhem in a beautifully depicted picturesque village setting. I'm looking forward to reading more!
January 23, 2019
There are many good characters in this book, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes stories set in villages/small towns, as that aspect is what made the first half really interesting to me. I suspect that part appears too slow to those who are mostly used to crime novels because, after the prologue, it reads more like a contemporary romance for a while, with the heroine back where she had walked into a crime scene 7 years earlier but busy putting her recently deceased mother's affairs in order (so her grief is even more important than the trauma of the old murder, although she still wishes her ex-boyfriend could be cleared of all suspicions). It surprised me (without bothering me, since I read more romance than crime anyway) but then I found it had set things very efficently for the second part, in which Lindsay is clearly in danger as the unknown murderer apparently suspects she's close to guessing what happened. That's when the book really starts to be hard to put down.
January 8, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this engrossing thriller that had me hooked in right from the prologue. The voice of the main character, Lindsay is so strong, I can still hear her. Going back to a scene of a murder, especially if the suspect must still be around, is a good start, but add in the emotional trauma of her mother dying at only forty-eight, and having to deal with the aftermath of that, you know it’s not going to be Lindsay’s best day.
The small community of Hartley Cross vividly described. It’s peppered with great characters, and a good many of them have good reason to have done the dreadful deed, but even so, there’s one in particular, who Lindsay is very keen to see again.
This is a page-turning story with a great twist that I didn’t see coming, but works an absolute treat.
Highly recommended!
The small community of Hartley Cross vividly described. It’s peppered with great characters, and a good many of them have good reason to have done the dreadful deed, but even so, there’s one in particular, who Lindsay is very keen to see again.
This is a page-turning story with a great twist that I didn’t see coming, but works an absolute treat.
Highly recommended!
January 22, 2019
I’m never really sure where the line is drawn between romantic suspense and thriller – and it really doesn’t matter – but I do know that this book certainly lived up to its promise. I enjoyed it very much, finishing reading in the early hours when I just couldn’t set it aside without reading to the end.
I very much liked Lindsay at the book’s centre – there’s a nice lightness in her relationship with Nick (not your usual astrophysicist), a sadness around the loss of her mother, and a borderline obsessiveness about her enduring attraction to the lover of her youth and the uncovering of the truth about the violent event that drove her from the village. I very much liked the well-drawn setting of the Herefordshire village too, and the convoluted relationships of the Casson family. This is a book with a significant twist towards its end – not a jaw-dropping one, but certainly unexpected, and I thought it was very well handled.
Although there’s a particularly violent death and quite a lot of blood, I suspect this might not be the book for a hardened thriller reader – the developing romance slightly softens the edges, and because of that (I’m really not a crime and thriller fan) I liked it even more. The writing, as always, is excellent – crisp dialogue, intriguing characters, a well-paced story that totally engaged me. Welcome to the dark side, Margaret – I very much enjoyed this one.
I very much liked Lindsay at the book’s centre – there’s a nice lightness in her relationship with Nick (not your usual astrophysicist), a sadness around the loss of her mother, and a borderline obsessiveness about her enduring attraction to the lover of her youth and the uncovering of the truth about the violent event that drove her from the village. I very much liked the well-drawn setting of the Herefordshire village too, and the convoluted relationships of the Casson family. This is a book with a significant twist towards its end – not a jaw-dropping one, but certainly unexpected, and I thought it was very well handled.
Although there’s a particularly violent death and quite a lot of blood, I suspect this might not be the book for a hardened thriller reader – the developing romance slightly softens the edges, and because of that (I’m really not a crime and thriller fan) I liked it even more. The writing, as always, is excellent – crisp dialogue, intriguing characters, a well-paced story that totally engaged me. Welcome to the dark side, Margaret – I very much enjoyed this one.
January 22, 2019
Lyndsay has a lot to contend with. Witnessing a terrible crime in the past; dealing with the more recent death of her mother; and rekindling relationships from childhood that have faltered somewhat in her years away from the village of her youth. But now she is back, to face the demons and move on with her life. Will she be able to do this - and will it be with house mate Nick or with former lover, Simon?
The Final Reckoning is a new genre for Margaret James and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It was carefully plotted and well executed. Less gritty than some thrillers, but much more than a cosy murder mystery, the romantic threads sit well within the overall story. Highly recommended.
The Final Reckoning is a new genre for Margaret James and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It was carefully plotted and well executed. Less gritty than some thrillers, but much more than a cosy murder mystery, the romantic threads sit well within the overall story. Highly recommended.
January 24, 2019
Wow what a great read. It’s a love story/ thriller combination. Lindsay has a terrible shock finding her boyfriends Dad’s murdered body. Her Mum doesn’t want her in the village anymore and when she moves to Oxford she makes sure she doesn’t return. Unfortunately after her Mum’s death Lindsay finds herself back in the village as she sorts out the estate. Meeting up with her old school friends brings back lots of memories which aren’t all good. Someone wants Lindsay gone but can she work who and why. This book has lots of twists and turns to keep you gripped right to the end. This is my first book by this author but it definitely will not be my last.
February 2, 2019
I loved this story as it lulls you into a false sense of security. I half guessed at the reasoning behind the murder, but wasn't completely sure until the last few pages. I love the writing style and colourful use of metaphor. And the main character is multilayered and intriguing. The scene setting is so convincing, I could almost believe I was in the little town of Hartley Cross. This town seems 'chocolate box' and traditional, but the residents are not all they seem. Looking for ward to the next book from this author!
January 22, 2019
This is a dark romance. A very engaging story from start to finish. The story starts very gently and easily and develops from there. Despite a limited number of characters the plot is never obvious and keeps you thinking all the way to the end. Lindsay and Nick are friends but the death of Lindsay's mum changes everything. The reaction to Lindsay's return to her childhood home is the crux of the story. To say much is to reveal too much but suffice it to say the romance that ensues is not what you are thinking about. A gripping yarn with a romance attached, a good start to your reading this year.
January 22, 2019
The author brings her characters to life with her clever dialog, it's written in such a descriptive way that she paints pictures with words.
I enjoyed this book so much that I didn't want it to end. It was only the last but one chapter when I had my 'aha' moment of identifying the murderer, the mystery was well hidden – at least from me - until almost the end. A thoroughly engrossing read.
I enjoyed this book so much that I didn't want it to end. It was only the last but one chapter when I had my 'aha' moment of identifying the murderer, the mystery was well hidden – at least from me - until almost the end. A thoroughly engrossing read.
November 14, 2019
Oh my goodness – this book gave me such an adrenaline rush I couldn’t sleep. A tense page turner with plenty of intrigue and a village atmosphere which was creepy and claustrophobic rather than cosy. I loved the romantic element too.
December 4, 2019
After having a slower October, my November reads are really hitting it out of the park. I've come to realize I really like foreign thrillers, which is the case with The Final Reckoning. Lindsey and Simon had the perfect teenage romance until it was cut short by the murder of Simon's father. Simon was arrested and Lindsey moved on. However, family circumstances brings Lindsey back to Hartley Cross. Simon was eventually acquitted but Lindsey's return may just turn the cold case warm again.
This is the first book I've read by James but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were very compelling and the mystery kept me on my toes. I found Lindsey to be a very likable character andr really wanted things to work out for her in the end. This book does have a slower build up but that was fine with me because I enjoy those types of read. I've also always been a huge fan of books that go back in time to reveal aspects of the story as the present day progresses.
I never would have guessed this was James' first foray into the thriller genre and I think she did a great job combining her experience with romance into this new endeavor. I will definitely be looking for future works by her and I think any thriller lover, who doesn't mind a hint of romance, should consider picking this up.
This is the first book I've read by James but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were very compelling and the mystery kept me on my toes. I found Lindsey to be a very likable character andr really wanted things to work out for her in the end. This book does have a slower build up but that was fine with me because I enjoy those types of read. I've also always been a huge fan of books that go back in time to reveal aspects of the story as the present day progresses.
I never would have guessed this was James' first foray into the thriller genre and I think she did a great job combining her experience with romance into this new endeavor. I will definitely be looking for future works by her and I think any thriller lover, who doesn't mind a hint of romance, should consider picking this up.
October 29, 2019
This is the story of Lindsay and a horrific event she witnessed 7 years before. This had left her traumatised at the time and now she has returned to the area, after the death of her mother, all those memories and emotions come flooding back.
What really happened to her boyfriend’s father?
A tale of rumour, secrets and life in a small community. It has a darker side and enough intrigue and twists to make this a real page turner.
Thank you to Anne Cater and Random Things Tours for the opportunity to participate in this blog tour, for the promotional materials and a free copy of the book. This is my honest, unbiased review.
What really happened to her boyfriend’s father?
A tale of rumour, secrets and life in a small community. It has a darker side and enough intrigue and twists to make this a real page turner.
Thank you to Anne Cater and Random Things Tours for the opportunity to participate in this blog tour, for the promotional materials and a free copy of the book. This is my honest, unbiased review.
January 22, 2019
I enjoyed this book and can happily recommend it. Lindsay’s mother has recently died, so she is returning to her home village for the first time in years to sort things out. As a teenager, she had found a body – the father of her lover at the time. Lindsay wants a good shake on occasion, but on the whole the story was interesting and involving. The ending twist was unexpected but very believable. Another Choclit/Ruby winner!
November 18, 2019
Romantic suspense at its best! It had me staying awake until the early hours because I had to finish it. What I particularly liked was the hero because he wasn't immediately hero material, and that really broke the mould for me - in a good way. Will definitely read more suspense from this author.
August 22, 2019
A truly marvelous tale of mystery and full of twists!
Having read straight through I was thrilled with suspenseful turns. Definitely a must read.
Having read straight through I was thrilled with suspenseful turns. Definitely a must read.
November 15, 2019
Would like to read more about these characters.
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