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Storm Lines
Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe is always doing the wrong thing for the right reason. This time she’s skating the line of police procedure by protecting a young girl caught up in her father’s designer street drug ring. But when Marley gets injured, she needs help from someone she can trust.
Dr. Devon Wolfe is a burned out psychologist on leave from her job in a busy hospital trauma unit. When Devon meets the injured Marley, she doesn’t know what to make of the bright and beautiful—and occasionally rogue—cop. Devon decides to help Marley and gets mixed up in the world of addictive street drugs, a young girl who knows something but won’t speak, and the uncertainty of knowing right from wrong. All Devon knows is she and Marley are in this together.
Genres: Action & Adventure / Intrigue & Thriller / Romance
Tags: Women in Uniform, Children / Families, First Responders, Bodyguard/Protection Romances, Police
Words: 75,500
Dr. Devon Wolfe is a burned out psychologist on leave from her job in a busy hospital trauma unit. When Devon meets the injured Marley, she doesn’t know what to make of the bright and beautiful—and occasionally rogue—cop. Devon decides to help Marley and gets mixed up in the world of addictive street drugs, a young girl who knows something but won’t speak, and the uncertainty of knowing right from wrong. All Devon knows is she and Marley are in this together.
Genres: Action & Adventure / Intrigue & Thriller / Romance
Tags: Women in Uniform, Children / Families, First Responders, Bodyguard/Protection Romances, Police
Words: 75,500
235 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2020
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Jessica L. Webb
6 books205 followersJessica L. Webb spends her professional days working with educators to find the why behind the challenging behaviors of the students they support. Limitless curiosity about the motivations and intentions of human behavior is also a huge part of what drives her to write stories and understand the complexities of her characters and their actions.
When she's not working or writing, Jessica is spending time with her wife and child, usually planning where they will travel next. Jessica can be found most often on her favorite spot on the couch with a book and a cup of tea.
When she's not working or writing, Jessica is spending time with her wife and child, usually planning where they will travel next. Jessica can be found most often on her favorite spot on the couch with a book and a cup of tea.
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June 13, 2020
I am so glad Webb is back! Webb is one of my favorite authors and I was disappointed when she didn’t release a book last year. I was so happy when I heard about this book and I could not wait to read it. I’m excited to say that I really enjoyed this and it easily reminded me why I’m such a fan of Webb’s.
The story is about Dr. Devon Wolfe and Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe. Marley and Devon meet after a traumatic episode and the two bond quickly. Devon is a doctor of psychology who is completely burned out from her stressful job, while Marley is trying to fit in with a police force that doesn’t care for an outspoken gay woman. The two women soon realize that some rules are meant to be broken and that they will do whatever it takes to save a child that they both care for. Will the two of them working together be enough to protect her?
One of the things I really like about Webb is that she writes stories unlike any others I have read before. Her creativity gene is impressive and we readers get the benefit of it. This book is a little hard to put a tag on. While you could call this an action-romance, there is not a ton of action. There are parts I would even call family drama but I guess the best tag I could put on is intrigue. There is mysterious element through the book and some puzzle pieces to put together. But it is also really about people and this small found family unit that has come together.
This is a much slower paced book than Webb’s Dr. Kate Morrison series. However, that does not stop you from getting hooked into this book. The opening scene absolutely grabs you and you know you are in for something good. I felt like I had to finish this in one sitting since I needed to know how it would end.
Like the pace, the romance itself is very slow burn. The romance has a different feel than I expected. This book is almost not about a romance, but more about a connection and two people falling in love. I hope that makes sense. You see this bond forming and getting stronger and stronger even before the characters so much as kiss. You just know these two are meant to be together and that they will get there when they are ready. I can see some readers thinking it is too slow but I didn’t mind because it felt a bit different than the norm and I completely believed in their connection. I just suggest that people don’t go reading this expecting a hot and heavy romance. It’s lighter but substantial.
There is a young little girl character named Aimee that I have to mention. She just stole my heart. She is one of the better kid characters written in lesfic that I can remember. She was so adorable one minute and your heart is breaking for her the next. Aimee and her grandmother are so well written that they really made the book come alive.
While this book was a little less action and it was slower paced that I expected, it was still classic Webb and such a good read. This is the kind of book that will stay with me for a while. It was well written and different enough that I’m not going to forget it anytime soon. I would not be surprised if it is one of those books that the more time goes by that I will appreciate it even more. I absolutely recommend this to readers who are looking for something a little different. This was a good one and I hope we don’t have to wait another two years for Webb’s next book.
An ARC was given to me for a honest review.
The story is about Dr. Devon Wolfe and Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe. Marley and Devon meet after a traumatic episode and the two bond quickly. Devon is a doctor of psychology who is completely burned out from her stressful job, while Marley is trying to fit in with a police force that doesn’t care for an outspoken gay woman. The two women soon realize that some rules are meant to be broken and that they will do whatever it takes to save a child that they both care for. Will the two of them working together be enough to protect her?
One of the things I really like about Webb is that she writes stories unlike any others I have read before. Her creativity gene is impressive and we readers get the benefit of it. This book is a little hard to put a tag on. While you could call this an action-romance, there is not a ton of action. There are parts I would even call family drama but I guess the best tag I could put on is intrigue. There is mysterious element through the book and some puzzle pieces to put together. But it is also really about people and this small found family unit that has come together.
This is a much slower paced book than Webb’s Dr. Kate Morrison series. However, that does not stop you from getting hooked into this book. The opening scene absolutely grabs you and you know you are in for something good. I felt like I had to finish this in one sitting since I needed to know how it would end.
Like the pace, the romance itself is very slow burn. The romance has a different feel than I expected. This book is almost not about a romance, but more about a connection and two people falling in love. I hope that makes sense. You see this bond forming and getting stronger and stronger even before the characters so much as kiss. You just know these two are meant to be together and that they will get there when they are ready. I can see some readers thinking it is too slow but I didn’t mind because it felt a bit different than the norm and I completely believed in their connection. I just suggest that people don’t go reading this expecting a hot and heavy romance. It’s lighter but substantial.
There is a young little girl character named Aimee that I have to mention. She just stole my heart. She is one of the better kid characters written in lesfic that I can remember. She was so adorable one minute and your heart is breaking for her the next. Aimee and her grandmother are so well written that they really made the book come alive.
While this book was a little less action and it was slower paced that I expected, it was still classic Webb and such a good read. This is the kind of book that will stay with me for a while. It was well written and different enough that I’m not going to forget it anytime soon. I would not be surprised if it is one of those books that the more time goes by that I will appreciate it even more. I absolutely recommend this to readers who are looking for something a little different. This was a good one and I hope we don’t have to wait another two years for Webb’s next book.
An ARC was given to me for a honest review.
June 21, 2020
Devon Wolfe, a burnt-out psychologist, is on her way to a meeting when she stumbles onto a wounded cop. Bridget “Marley” Marlowe was knifed because she cares about people. At the moment, the people she cares about are Aimee, a young girl caught in a drug ring, and her grandmother Carla.
I can’t get enough of Jessica L. Webb’s writing. Despite their many differences, there’s something in her books that reminds me of Cari Hunter's, in that they’re equally dark and heartwarming. They tell the darkest stories, dive deep into the abyss of the most sinister parts of the human soul, yet they do this with the best characters, people you can imagine meeting and very easily getting attached to. I wouldn’t say they’re easy to love, however, but they are definitely worth the effort.
Love. There’s a lot of love in this story. Devon and Marley’s falling in love follows a very untraditional path. If you’re looking for hot and heavy, you’ll be disappointed. The romance is extremely slow burn yet intense. Fate brought these two together, they both feel it and neither wants to rush it. There’s no need to rush anything when it’s as obviously meant to be and there’s so much chemistry. Webb manages to tell that story without it being boring for even one second. It’s incredibly satisfying because it’s slow, not despite being slow.
The second love story centres around Aimee, who has already seen too much in her young life, but who is lucky enough to have found her grandmother, Marley and Devon. The four of them become a family of sorts, closer and stronger than many biological families.
As usual with Webb, the gritty arc is excellent but what’s even better is how the characters react to it, how hardship brings out the best in them. In Storm Lines even more than in her other books, at least the ones I’ve read (I still have Shadowboxer on my list), the characters’ strength stems from their vulnerability. Devon is overcoming a mental breakdown while Marley is recovering from more physical injuries. Neither allows her own trouble to prevent her from getting invested fully in saving Aimee and Carla, even if it means breaking some rules, something Marley is a lot more comfortable with than Devon. Storm Lines is very plausible as a thriller but what I will remember, I’m sure, is the people and how they come together in the face of danger.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I can’t get enough of Jessica L. Webb’s writing. Despite their many differences, there’s something in her books that reminds me of Cari Hunter's, in that they’re equally dark and heartwarming. They tell the darkest stories, dive deep into the abyss of the most sinister parts of the human soul, yet they do this with the best characters, people you can imagine meeting and very easily getting attached to. I wouldn’t say they’re easy to love, however, but they are definitely worth the effort.
Love. There’s a lot of love in this story. Devon and Marley’s falling in love follows a very untraditional path. If you’re looking for hot and heavy, you’ll be disappointed. The romance is extremely slow burn yet intense. Fate brought these two together, they both feel it and neither wants to rush it. There’s no need to rush anything when it’s as obviously meant to be and there’s so much chemistry. Webb manages to tell that story without it being boring for even one second. It’s incredibly satisfying because it’s slow, not despite being slow.
The second love story centres around Aimee, who has already seen too much in her young life, but who is lucky enough to have found her grandmother, Marley and Devon. The four of them become a family of sorts, closer and stronger than many biological families.
As usual with Webb, the gritty arc is excellent but what’s even better is how the characters react to it, how hardship brings out the best in them. In Storm Lines even more than in her other books, at least the ones I’ve read (I still have Shadowboxer on my list), the characters’ strength stems from their vulnerability. Devon is overcoming a mental breakdown while Marley is recovering from more physical injuries. Neither allows her own trouble to prevent her from getting invested fully in saving Aimee and Carla, even if it means breaking some rules, something Marley is a lot more comfortable with than Devon. Storm Lines is very plausible as a thriller but what I will remember, I’m sure, is the people and how they come together in the face of danger.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 3, 2020
Since her fantastic debut novel, 'Trigger', Ms. Webb is one of my go-to authors whenever I want to read intrigue or action thrillers. I appreciate the originality of her stories intertwined with a deep psychological profile of each character and a reflection on human behaviour.
Dr. Devon Wolfe is a burnt-out psychologist on leave from her job in a trauma hospital unit. Constable Bridget 'Marley' Marlowe feels like an outsider in the police force and she's bending the rules by trying to protect a girl who was failed by the social services. But when Marley is injured, she finds help in Devon and both will have to navigate dangerous situations involving a drug ring, a frightened girl, an addictive drug, and a powerful attraction between each other.
This book gripped me from the start and I couldn't stop turning pages. I love the way Ms. Webb builds complex characters with their strengths and shortcomings. Both leads' lives are in turmoil professionally and personally, struggling to get a sense of where they are heading and get involved in a dangerous situation as a result of their own compassion and sense of duty. Ms. Webb describes this paradox accurately, how bad things happen to good people.
The intrigue plot of the book is gripping and the pace goes in crescendo until a few very tense last chapters. Plus the issue around drug trafficking resonates strongly with some of the current world struggles.
The romance subplot is sweet and tender but it's mostly on the background of the story. Ms. Webb uses the love and friendship aspects of the story to balance so much hopelessness and it works really well even if the chemistry between the mains isn't off the charts. Overall, 5 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
Dr. Devon Wolfe is a burnt-out psychologist on leave from her job in a trauma hospital unit. Constable Bridget 'Marley' Marlowe feels like an outsider in the police force and she's bending the rules by trying to protect a girl who was failed by the social services. But when Marley is injured, she finds help in Devon and both will have to navigate dangerous situations involving a drug ring, a frightened girl, an addictive drug, and a powerful attraction between each other.
This book gripped me from the start and I couldn't stop turning pages. I love the way Ms. Webb builds complex characters with their strengths and shortcomings. Both leads' lives are in turmoil professionally and personally, struggling to get a sense of where they are heading and get involved in a dangerous situation as a result of their own compassion and sense of duty. Ms. Webb describes this paradox accurately, how bad things happen to good people.
The intrigue plot of the book is gripping and the pace goes in crescendo until a few very tense last chapters. Plus the issue around drug trafficking resonates strongly with some of the current world struggles.
The romance subplot is sweet and tender but it's mostly on the background of the story. Ms. Webb uses the love and friendship aspects of the story to balance so much hopelessness and it works really well even if the chemistry between the mains isn't off the charts. Overall, 5 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
July 27, 2020
Psychologist Dr. Devon Wolfe is on medical leave from the hospital where she works in the Emergency department, helping the staff manage their anxiety and stress. Caring for others has left her reeling and doubting her skills along with the program she has designed to help others. She is heading to her hospital’s HR department hoping to extend her sick leave when she stumbles upon a woman bleeding in an alley. From this chance meeting, the lives of Devon and Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe intertwine as they race to protect a young girl and her grandmother in danger from the girl's drug lord dad.
This story starts off in thriller fashion and the reader is hooked from the first page. We watch as Devon and Marley try to protect this damaged child and her worried grandmother. Devon’s skills at working with victims of trauma help her communicate with young Aimee while Marley tries to hunt down the bad guys. I liked how Aimee coming out of her shell parallels Devon’s reawakening of her skills as a psychologist.
Webb has a way of drawing you into the lives of these ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances. I find reading her books almost voyeuristic. She captures the human condition and reveals it slowly and with care. I also appreciate how her settings set the tone for her books. This dark and brooding story filled with danger is mirrored in the gritty steel city of Hamilton at the height of summer heat and humidity. Working class people going about their average lives with the criminal element and of course drugs, waiting to grab the innocent along with the guilty. There are romantic elements and sparks are there between Marley and Devon but the focus is on their growing love for this little girl and their desire to protect her at all cost.
A great read and solid addition to Ms. Webb’s stellar catalogue of books.
ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.
This story starts off in thriller fashion and the reader is hooked from the first page. We watch as Devon and Marley try to protect this damaged child and her worried grandmother. Devon’s skills at working with victims of trauma help her communicate with young Aimee while Marley tries to hunt down the bad guys. I liked how Aimee coming out of her shell parallels Devon’s reawakening of her skills as a psychologist.
Webb has a way of drawing you into the lives of these ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances. I find reading her books almost voyeuristic. She captures the human condition and reveals it slowly and with care. I also appreciate how her settings set the tone for her books. This dark and brooding story filled with danger is mirrored in the gritty steel city of Hamilton at the height of summer heat and humidity. Working class people going about their average lives with the criminal element and of course drugs, waiting to grab the innocent along with the guilty. There are romantic elements and sparks are there between Marley and Devon but the focus is on their growing love for this little girl and their desire to protect her at all cost.
A great read and solid addition to Ms. Webb’s stellar catalogue of books.
ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.
July 26, 2020
This book is amazing. It's unique in it's own way, as I've never come across the story line before.
The main character's, 'Marley' a constable who needs the help of Dr Devon Wolfe, after getting herself injured while trying to protect an 8 year old girl named Aimee. Aimee holds secrets about a new drug which as become available on the streets, who refuses to speck about the information she knows.
The book is a real page turner. I've read Jessica L Webbs previous books, so i knew to expect something good! This book is one of my favorites from this author.
5*
I received a copy for a honest review.
The main character's, 'Marley' a constable who needs the help of Dr Devon Wolfe, after getting herself injured while trying to protect an 8 year old girl named Aimee. Aimee holds secrets about a new drug which as become available on the streets, who refuses to speck about the information she knows.
The book is a real page turner. I've read Jessica L Webbs previous books, so i knew to expect something good! This book is one of my favorites from this author.
5*
I received a copy for a honest review.
February 13, 2023
3.5
The story was great, the narrator is not for me.
The story was great, the narrator is not for me.
August 29, 2025
Wonderful book and narration.
The romance takes a backseat to the “family” dynamics and the crime description. That’s the main focus on the story.
The romance takes a backseat to the “family” dynamics and the crime description. That’s the main focus on the story.
September 6, 2023
Really good read that had me cheering on the good guys! Well written and highly recommended.
June 21, 2020
I have read everything else by Jessica Webb that I could get my hands on. I have been a fan of hers from the very first Kate Morrison novel. Until tonight, not much surpassed that series.
Until Storm Lines.
Any book with well-kept secrets, a slow-burn romance and a hint of danger has my attention. But here, in Storm Lines, Webb's writing gift is finely tuned, honed and sharpened like a fine German knife. It delivers heart-wrenching secrets, a little girl's pain, a mystery, and a slow-blossoming love story. My heart broke for Aimee, and so many times I had to stop reading because I couldn't see through the tears. I cheered for Carla, and not just because she hails from my end of Ontario. She is tough, loyal to her granddaughter and fiercely devoted to the child's mental well-being. Devon and Marley are steadfast, patient, dedicated and yet flawed enough to be any one of us. They are cracked, but not yet broken, and yet determined to stand by one another.
I read this book in two sittings, even while eating. I laughed, I cried...a lot and I cheered for Aimee.
You will too.
(Thanks to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the chance to read an amazing ARC. Thanks to Jessica Webb for once again, rocking my world)
Until Storm Lines.
Any book with well-kept secrets, a slow-burn romance and a hint of danger has my attention. But here, in Storm Lines, Webb's writing gift is finely tuned, honed and sharpened like a fine German knife. It delivers heart-wrenching secrets, a little girl's pain, a mystery, and a slow-blossoming love story. My heart broke for Aimee, and so many times I had to stop reading because I couldn't see through the tears. I cheered for Carla, and not just because she hails from my end of Ontario. She is tough, loyal to her granddaughter and fiercely devoted to the child's mental well-being. Devon and Marley are steadfast, patient, dedicated and yet flawed enough to be any one of us. They are cracked, but not yet broken, and yet determined to stand by one another.
I read this book in two sittings, even while eating. I laughed, I cried...a lot and I cheered for Aimee.
You will too.
(Thanks to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the chance to read an amazing ARC. Thanks to Jessica Webb for once again, rocking my world)
June 23, 2020
I have enjoyed reading Jessica L. Webb’s novels ever since I picked up the first book in the Kate Morrison Series. All of her books grab you, suck you in, and won’t let you go until the very last page. Even then, you don’t want to leave the story. This is also true for her newest novel, Storm Lines.
This story has all of the things I have come to expect in a story by Ms. Webb. It has a dark theme with an undercurrent of danger that runs through the story. In Storm Lines, this danger involves a designer drug ring in Southern Ontario, specifically Hamilton, Ontario. The two main characters, Bridget “Marley” Marlowe and Dr. Devon Wolfe end up working together to save a young child, Aimee and her grandmother Carla. Aimee’s father is deeply involved in the drug ring, and for some reason he wants Aimee back, badly.
One of Ms. Webb’s strengths as an author is creating her characters, especially the main characters. Marley and Devon are very realistic. You will connect with them and probably fall in love with them. I know I did. But they are also flawed, with quirks and weaknesses just like all of us. Ms. Webb also chose the perfect setting for this tale. She couldn’t have picked a better city than Hamilton. I am amazed at some of her descriptions, especially her description of Lake Ontario with a storm rolling across the water. She is spot on with the wind whipping at the characters and actually pushing them back across the beach. I’ve actually seen a line of rain moving across this lake; a grey curtain from the dark, rolling clouds down to water that looks like it is boiling with the frothy waves. She puts you right there on the beach with the characters as they watch, feel, and hear that storm moving toward them.
Though I’ve enjoyed all of Ms. Webb’s novels, I’ve always thought her best works are the three books in the Kate Morrison Series. I’ve now added a fourth novel to that list of books. I think that Storm Lines is just as wonderful as that series, and I strongly encourage you to read this novel.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
This story has all of the things I have come to expect in a story by Ms. Webb. It has a dark theme with an undercurrent of danger that runs through the story. In Storm Lines, this danger involves a designer drug ring in Southern Ontario, specifically Hamilton, Ontario. The two main characters, Bridget “Marley” Marlowe and Dr. Devon Wolfe end up working together to save a young child, Aimee and her grandmother Carla. Aimee’s father is deeply involved in the drug ring, and for some reason he wants Aimee back, badly.
One of Ms. Webb’s strengths as an author is creating her characters, especially the main characters. Marley and Devon are very realistic. You will connect with them and probably fall in love with them. I know I did. But they are also flawed, with quirks and weaknesses just like all of us. Ms. Webb also chose the perfect setting for this tale. She couldn’t have picked a better city than Hamilton. I am amazed at some of her descriptions, especially her description of Lake Ontario with a storm rolling across the water. She is spot on with the wind whipping at the characters and actually pushing them back across the beach. I’ve actually seen a line of rain moving across this lake; a grey curtain from the dark, rolling clouds down to water that looks like it is boiling with the frothy waves. She puts you right there on the beach with the characters as they watch, feel, and hear that storm moving toward them.
Though I’ve enjoyed all of Ms. Webb’s novels, I’ve always thought her best works are the three books in the Kate Morrison Series. I’ve now added a fourth novel to that list of books. I think that Storm Lines is just as wonderful as that series, and I strongly encourage you to read this novel.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
August 17, 2020
4.25 stars. This is only the second book I read by Webb, but again it was excellent! I’m wondering why I haven’t read more of Webb’s books by now, I really should do that. It’s not a high paced book, there is a mystery and a romance in there, but these storylines appear to be secondary to the personal emotional experiences of the main characters and their connections and the sense of “family” that is created in the book.
There are four main characters, Marley, Devon, Aimee, and Carla and, as mentioned, they all have their personal problems. The book immediately grabs your attention as Marley, a cop, is stabbed in an ally and Devon finds her. In the hospital, where Marley is recovering from her wounds, a bond forms between Marley and Devon. Due to their unconventional way of meeting their romance develops very slowly, but there is immediately an intense connection between the two, they are really in tune with each other. Devon is a psychologist at the hospital and is battling a burn-out while Marley doubts whether being a cop is a good fit for her as she has problems with following the rules if they interfere with helping people.
Aimee and Carla are two people involved in a drug bust that Marley was working on. Aimee is the 8-year old daughter of a drug lord and Carla is her grandmother, who’s now taking care of her. They are in a difficult situation which Carla can’t handle on her own and Marley decides to help them (even if she is not allowed to do so) and later Devon joins as well. The four of them form their own little family and Aimee is definitely the star of the book as everything revolves around her. She has selective mutism and slowly you learn her story and discover what a great person she is.
I think the best way to describe the main topic of the book is a family drama, you experience the good and the bad of these four people. It’s really nicely done without becoming overly dramatic or angsty. Furthermore, there is also a good mystery with an interesting twist at the end and a beautiful slow burn romance between Marley and Devon.
There are four main characters, Marley, Devon, Aimee, and Carla and, as mentioned, they all have their personal problems. The book immediately grabs your attention as Marley, a cop, is stabbed in an ally and Devon finds her. In the hospital, where Marley is recovering from her wounds, a bond forms between Marley and Devon. Due to their unconventional way of meeting their romance develops very slowly, but there is immediately an intense connection between the two, they are really in tune with each other. Devon is a psychologist at the hospital and is battling a burn-out while Marley doubts whether being a cop is a good fit for her as she has problems with following the rules if they interfere with helping people.
Aimee and Carla are two people involved in a drug bust that Marley was working on. Aimee is the 8-year old daughter of a drug lord and Carla is her grandmother, who’s now taking care of her. They are in a difficult situation which Carla can’t handle on her own and Marley decides to help them (even if she is not allowed to do so) and later Devon joins as well. The four of them form their own little family and Aimee is definitely the star of the book as everything revolves around her. She has selective mutism and slowly you learn her story and discover what a great person she is.
I think the best way to describe the main topic of the book is a family drama, you experience the good and the bad of these four people. It’s really nicely done without becoming overly dramatic or angsty. Furthermore, there is also a good mystery with an interesting twist at the end and a beautiful slow burn romance between Marley and Devon.
June 26, 2020
Really Good
Marley is a good cop with a need to do the right thing, even if she doesn’t do it like she should. When a young girl who was caught in her father’s drug rind needs help, its Marley to the rescue. When Marley gets injured she has no choice but to rely on the beautiful Devon to keep the girl safe. Devon is a psychologist on leave from her job. When she stumbles across Marley on the street in the rain her senses are stirred and she finds herself drawn to the pretty and brave constable. When Marley asks for help she is powerless to say no, even if she wanted to.
I liked this suspenseful thriller a lot. There was action and intrigue, drama and dastardly dudes….I loved how Marley and Devon were attracted to each other while doing wheat ever it took to keep Aimee and her grandmother safe while searching for the answers they needed to solve the crime. This book had me on edge and I couldn’t stop reading. I had to know what happened next! I loved the writing, the plot, the characters and just about everything in this tale. It was face paced and yet took the time for lovely romantic bits too. It was a lovely story and I will definitely look for more from this author!!
Marley is a good cop with a need to do the right thing, even if she doesn’t do it like she should. When a young girl who was caught in her father’s drug rind needs help, its Marley to the rescue. When Marley gets injured she has no choice but to rely on the beautiful Devon to keep the girl safe. Devon is a psychologist on leave from her job. When she stumbles across Marley on the street in the rain her senses are stirred and she finds herself drawn to the pretty and brave constable. When Marley asks for help she is powerless to say no, even if she wanted to.
I liked this suspenseful thriller a lot. There was action and intrigue, drama and dastardly dudes….I loved how Marley and Devon were attracted to each other while doing wheat ever it took to keep Aimee and her grandmother safe while searching for the answers they needed to solve the crime. This book had me on edge and I couldn’t stop reading. I had to know what happened next! I loved the writing, the plot, the characters and just about everything in this tale. It was face paced and yet took the time for lovely romantic bits too. It was a lovely story and I will definitely look for more from this author!!
July 14, 2020
5*! This book features Devon, a psychologist who's battling burn-out, and Marley, a police officer who' s also questioning her career path. Marley is helping protect Aimee and her grandmother, Carla, from Aimee's father, who is a recently captured drug kingpin. She is doing this without the authorization from her superiors. I love all four of the characters. Aimee, especially, captured my heart. We meet her as a kid who does not speak, but is visibly traumatized. Marley knows that Aimee carries secrets that could help in the case against her father, but how to do that without further traumatizing the child? Then, there's a new opioid in the market that's causing different and dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Marley is facing pressure from work to identify and stop the mastermind behind the manufacture of this drug.
If one had read Jessica L. Webb's books before, this one is much slower-paced than her Kate Morrison series. But, the plot and the writing just sucked me right in. I cannot help but care about Devon, Marley, Aimee, and Carla. It might be marketed as a romance, but that is not the main focus of the book. Not that I'm complaining. This is a well-written, well-rounded story from a wonderful author.
**Thank you to Bold Strokes Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!**
If one had read Jessica L. Webb's books before, this one is much slower-paced than her Kate Morrison series. But, the plot and the writing just sucked me right in. I cannot help but care about Devon, Marley, Aimee, and Carla. It might be marketed as a romance, but that is not the main focus of the book. Not that I'm complaining. This is a well-written, well-rounded story from a wonderful author.
**Thank you to Bold Strokes Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!**
July 25, 2020
This is not necessarily the story you will expect from JLW. It's very clearly the one she needed to tell. I get it.
It is as well written and engaging as her others, but much slower paced and more emotionally charged. There is little action, but lots of tension, little romance, but lots of love. It is tender, frustrating, thoughtful and hopeful.
If I had to tag it in a genre I'd call it a family drama.
Anyone who has ever adopted or fostered children, or had close contact with children in 'the system' will be struck by many of the elements in this story. JLW does a really excellent job of making very difficult subject matter--addiction, mental health, childhood trauma--accessible to everyone by crafting a very readable book. (My version of this story would have a lot more cussing and...flamethrowers.)
It is a lovely, triumphant, character driven story.
Love makes a family.
It is as well written and engaging as her others, but much slower paced and more emotionally charged. There is little action, but lots of tension, little romance, but lots of love. It is tender, frustrating, thoughtful and hopeful.
If I had to tag it in a genre I'd call it a family drama.
Anyone who has ever adopted or fostered children, or had close contact with children in 'the system' will be struck by many of the elements in this story. JLW does a really excellent job of making very difficult subject matter--addiction, mental health, childhood trauma--accessible to everyone by crafting a very readable book. (My version of this story would have a lot more cussing and...flamethrowers.)
It is a lovely, triumphant, character driven story.
Love makes a family.
June 23, 2020
Marley's heart is too big to be held in by the rules and restraints of her job as a cop, which gets her into trouble more often than not. When Devon saves her after she's been stabbed, the two women are thrust together into a case about a drug ring and a new dangerous drug in the streets of Hamilton. Devon is a psychologist on medical leave from the hospital when she meets Marley. Their connection grows deeper as they race against time to solve the mystery and keep people safe.
I love the science mixed in with Jessica Webb's books, and I'm a virologist so I'm always picky about how these things are written, but she always knocks it out of the park, creating both believable and out of this world ideas that just work. This is always balanced by mystery and crime procedure and a heart stopping romance. The writing is so fantastic, every moment is so very real and reaches all your senses. Aimee and Carla were really special characters as well, Aimee especially was such a bright light in at times heavy situations. The chemistry between Devon and Marley was beautiful, it was sizzling at times but at other times you could just feel the connection they had and the peace and belonging they had with each other. I felt so homey reading this book which takes place so close to home - with Timmies coffee and sticky humid summers with thunderstorms galore.
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love the science mixed in with Jessica Webb's books, and I'm a virologist so I'm always picky about how these things are written, but she always knocks it out of the park, creating both believable and out of this world ideas that just work. This is always balanced by mystery and crime procedure and a heart stopping romance. The writing is so fantastic, every moment is so very real and reaches all your senses. Aimee and Carla were really special characters as well, Aimee especially was such a bright light in at times heavy situations. The chemistry between Devon and Marley was beautiful, it was sizzling at times but at other times you could just feel the connection they had and the peace and belonging they had with each other. I felt so homey reading this book which takes place so close to home - with Timmies coffee and sticky humid summers with thunderstorms galore.
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 15, 2021
Let's hear it for a hometown read! I was delighted to find out this was set in Hamilton, a hop skip and jump away from my town. I recognized Ms. Webb's descriptions of the waterfront and some stressts and destinations, which fully put me in the story. And even though the Tim Horton's shout outs are familiar, I goddamned despise their coffee and do not understand the national obsession with it, so the amount of time the characters stopped there for treats gave me virtual rot gut.
Overall a decent story with a few frustrating plot holes, but I enjoyed the read. Marley and Devon are an interesting pair, but I was equally delighted with the secondary characters. The author reeeaaalllly makes a girl wait for the sexy times though, I think it was literally the second last page or thereabouts. Nevertheless! Still give this a go.
Overall a decent story with a few frustrating plot holes, but I enjoyed the read. Marley and Devon are an interesting pair, but I was equally delighted with the secondary characters. The author reeeaaalllly makes a girl wait for the sexy times though, I think it was literally the second last page or thereabouts. Nevertheless! Still give this a go.
July 9, 2020
Well then... my ninja sense were obviously lacking and I accused Superman of being dodgy for nothing. BAH!
This was a great read though. I seriously didn't see where the mystery of the drugs were going and it all just sounded like such a horrible trip. Finally, I love how Marley and Devon were so drawn to one another. Then along comes Carla and Aimee, to complete their little family.
Aimee's the best. What a great kid!
This was a great read though. I seriously didn't see where the mystery of the drugs were going and it all just sounded like such a horrible trip. Finally, I love how Marley and Devon were so drawn to one another. Then along comes Carla and Aimee, to complete their little family.
Aimee's the best. What a great kid!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2020
The book intrigued me right from the start and kept my interest throughout the book. It was an exciting story, heartbreaking and heartwarming.
There was a little romance between the main characters, although it wasn’t at the forefront, it was still a satisfying read. The love scene wasn’t even needed but was nice to have.
Jessica L. Webb wrote a great group of supporting characters, I couldn’t help but feel for Aimee. I couldn’t have even imagined the hurt and suffering she went through.
Overall, it was a well-paced story and I definitely recommend this book for others to read.
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I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
There was a little romance between the main characters, although it wasn’t at the forefront, it was still a satisfying read. The love scene wasn’t even needed but was nice to have.
Jessica L. Webb wrote a great group of supporting characters, I couldn’t help but feel for Aimee. I couldn’t have even imagined the hurt and suffering she went through.
Overall, it was a well-paced story and I definitely recommend this book for others to read.
Review also posted here: https://wp.me/p4Pp9O-Oc
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 14, 2022
Enjoyed this read. The characters were a great match
July 10, 2020
Well, Webb rarely does the predictable,Storm Lines is exactly that. It looks like it is supposed to be a romantic intrigue like her other books, but this one turned out to be more a deconstruction of certain archetypes that worked really well. There were times that I thought I'd tear up, which is something I almost never do for thrillers. There is a bit of a thriller aspect, to the plot, but it doesn't matter so much as how the characters react to solving it.
So, you have a highly empathetic cop in Hamilton, Ontario Canada who is just a little too good at certain parts of her job, but its wearing her out. She and psychologist extraordinaire, Dr. Devon Wolfe, meet under some pretty dire circumstances, with Marley (our lovely constable) getting stabbed and Devon finding her after the attack. It turns out that these two are souls that are meant for each other - people who do too much, take on the pain of others without realizing how much it is hurting them. Devon, who is an ER psychologist had a mental break and now experiences anxiety every time she senses a need. Marley, though a good cop, has trouble compartmentalizing when she needs too. This draws her into the lives of a young girl and her grandmother who are on the run from the girl's abusive, drug peddling father.
I wasn't really sure what to make of this book because it takes a long time to reach any kind of external climax. Marley and Devon are pretty competent- with Devon edging into super psychologist at times, but their chosen professions are harming them. What's interesting here is that they both know it, and it drives most of the conflict in the book. Though it does tie into Marley's new wards, it is more how the act of solving crimes can be either ineffective or harmful because of how its done. Or that psychologists can often feel the weight of the emotional health of others.
I thought this was a really well done read like Webb's other books. I usually complain when a romantic thriller doesn't balance those aspects well, like focusing more on relationships than building tension through the mystery, but here there didn't seem to be a problem with that. I think its because the tension is build through how Marley and Devon try to heal as they are solving this odd medical mystery. It did lose a star for me because of the odd interlude sequences at the beginning that tried to make the mystery as important as the relationship but Marley and Devon worked so well I was willing to forgive it.
I received this ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
So, you have a highly empathetic cop in Hamilton, Ontario Canada who is just a little too good at certain parts of her job, but its wearing her out. She and psychologist extraordinaire, Dr. Devon Wolfe, meet under some pretty dire circumstances, with Marley (our lovely constable) getting stabbed and Devon finding her after the attack. It turns out that these two are souls that are meant for each other - people who do too much, take on the pain of others without realizing how much it is hurting them. Devon, who is an ER psychologist had a mental break and now experiences anxiety every time she senses a need. Marley, though a good cop, has trouble compartmentalizing when she needs too. This draws her into the lives of a young girl and her grandmother who are on the run from the girl's abusive, drug peddling father.
I wasn't really sure what to make of this book because it takes a long time to reach any kind of external climax. Marley and Devon are pretty competent- with Devon edging into super psychologist at times, but their chosen professions are harming them. What's interesting here is that they both know it, and it drives most of the conflict in the book. Though it does tie into Marley's new wards, it is more how the act of solving crimes can be either ineffective or harmful because of how its done. Or that psychologists can often feel the weight of the emotional health of others.
I thought this was a really well done read like Webb's other books. I usually complain when a romantic thriller doesn't balance those aspects well, like focusing more on relationships than building tension through the mystery, but here there didn't seem to be a problem with that. I think its because the tension is build through how Marley and Devon try to heal as they are solving this odd medical mystery. It did lose a star for me because of the odd interlude sequences at the beginning that tried to make the mystery as important as the relationship but Marley and Devon worked so well I was willing to forgive it.
I received this ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
July 29, 2025
4.5 stars rounded to 5 🌟
June 28, 2020
Constable Bridget "Marley" Marlowe has trouble following rules. After visiting Aimee, the eight-year-old daughter of drug kingpin Randolph West she secretly decided to take care of, Marley ends up knifed in the wrong side of town. Dr. Devon Wolfe, a psychologist on leave due to mental burnout, finds the injured Marley in a dark alley in the rain. This unplanned encounter leads Devon into West's drug chaos. But with Marley by her side, Devon is finally able to feel herself again, and everything is going to be okay.
A thunderstorm started as I was nearing the end of the book, and it was a perfect addition to my reading experience.
The main character of Storm Lines is probably neither Marley nor Devon, but Aimee. She is a mature eight-year-old with heavy burdens and selective mutism. Aimee's relationship with her grandmother Carla is also sweet, despite not knowing each other that well. With both Marley and Devon trying to keep the pair safe, the four of them form somewhat of a family and I really enjoyed their home dynamics.
I love how Marley and Devon are both so in tuned with each other. A lot of the small interactions between them remain unspoken, but they pick up on all non-verbal cues. Though their romantic relationship is not the main storyline, Marley and Devon have been supporting each other through the stressful times of cracking the drug case. I think their time together during dire times has strengthened their bond significantly. Perfect timing also plays a part as Marley needs help while physically recovering from the attack and Devon is trying to work her way out of her mental burnout.
While Storm Lines did not tug on me emotionally, I felt especially connected with Devon. I have to constantly remind myself not to drain my own energy in social encounters, too. This Webb book is a great romance intrigue and highly entertaining. I am definitely interested in checking out other works by Webb as well.
I received an e-ARC from Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A thunderstorm started as I was nearing the end of the book, and it was a perfect addition to my reading experience.
The main character of Storm Lines is probably neither Marley nor Devon, but Aimee. She is a mature eight-year-old with heavy burdens and selective mutism. Aimee's relationship with her grandmother Carla is also sweet, despite not knowing each other that well. With both Marley and Devon trying to keep the pair safe, the four of them form somewhat of a family and I really enjoyed their home dynamics.
I love how Marley and Devon are both so in tuned with each other. A lot of the small interactions between them remain unspoken, but they pick up on all non-verbal cues. Though their romantic relationship is not the main storyline, Marley and Devon have been supporting each other through the stressful times of cracking the drug case. I think their time together during dire times has strengthened their bond significantly. Perfect timing also plays a part as Marley needs help while physically recovering from the attack and Devon is trying to work her way out of her mental burnout.
While Storm Lines did not tug on me emotionally, I felt especially connected with Devon. I have to constantly remind myself not to drain my own energy in social encounters, too. This Webb book is a great romance intrigue and highly entertaining. I am definitely interested in checking out other works by Webb as well.
I received an e-ARC from Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 26, 2024
Such a good read. Jessica Webb never disappoints !
I loved the slower pace than her other books and really appreciated the slow burn love between Marley and Devon.
The secondary characters will stole your heart too (and Aimee will problabmy break it a little...)
Can't wait for the next Webb's book !
I loved the slower pace than her other books and really appreciated the slow burn love between Marley and Devon.
The secondary characters will stole your heart too (and Aimee will problabmy break it a little...)
Can't wait for the next Webb's book !
August 18, 2020
What a great storyteller the author is! The way she tells the story, how the characters and plots are presented, how the relationships are build.... Marley, Devon, Carla and Aimee are a team and from the first encounter I never guessed how true that was and how well developed it is so when the book is finished you feel like they are family; add to that the surreal ability shown by the author to immerse you in the book and you have a great read that is touching, heartbreaking and sweet at the same time.
June 8, 2020
Constable Marley is a good cop who does the wrong thing for right reason is attack with a knife wound when Dr. Devon who is a psychologist on her way to HR where she works to ask for more time leave stumble upon a injured Marley she stays with her until the paramedics arrive.
Devon feels a pull towards Marley and she feels Marley is not telling the whole true. Marley who feels embarrassed on how they met unburdened herself on Devon and ask for help. Devon offers to help despite her trying to get better herself so she can return to work.
Marley and Devon vow to help keep Aimee and her grandmother Carla safe from her son Randolph who mixed up in drugs. Aimee who doesn’t speak has a secret she afraid to tell. As Marley and her colleagues tries to figure out how this new drug came here and why there are side affects they are in a race to make sure no more people are affected by this drug. We do see how it works because there is a character between chapters showings us the side effects.
This was a good read. I like that Devon Marley Aimee and Carla form a family. Devon and Marley romance was great I like how their friendship grew deeper and then became more. I was hoping there was going to be a cameo with Kate and Andy I miss these characters.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.
Devon feels a pull towards Marley and she feels Marley is not telling the whole true. Marley who feels embarrassed on how they met unburdened herself on Devon and ask for help. Devon offers to help despite her trying to get better herself so she can return to work.
Marley and Devon vow to help keep Aimee and her grandmother Carla safe from her son Randolph who mixed up in drugs. Aimee who doesn’t speak has a secret she afraid to tell. As Marley and her colleagues tries to figure out how this new drug came here and why there are side affects they are in a race to make sure no more people are affected by this drug. We do see how it works because there is a character between chapters showings us the side effects.
This was a good read. I like that Devon Marley Aimee and Carla form a family. Devon and Marley romance was great I like how their friendship grew deeper and then became more. I was hoping there was going to be a cameo with Kate and Andy I miss these characters.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.
June 25, 2020
This is my first time reading author Jessica Webb. I normally go for the feel good romances with just some angst, but I liked the synopsis of Storm Lines so I gave it a go. I am super happy that I decided to read this one. It has suspense and romance and it is well done.
Dr. Devin Wolfe saves Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe after Marley has been stabbed. Marley is known to not always follow the rules because she is trying to do the right thing. This normally puts her in a sticky situation and likely the stabbing was caused by her do good mentality. Devin, a psychologist, is on medical leave because she is burnt out and dealing with Agoraphobia. While Marley is in the hospital, Devin starts visiting and decides to help Marley out by taking groceries to the grandmother and grandchild she is hiding from a drug dealing relative.
There are many things to like about Storm Lines. The cover is great. The story itself is really good. The chemistry between the mains is good. The secondary characters are awesome. The mains are very likable. One thing I thought Webb did exceptionally well was describing the actions of Aimee. Since Aimee doesn't speak everything had to gestured or written on paper to others and that had to be hard putting this into words. Webb handled that with ease. This was just a joy to read and I can't help but give Storm Lines 5 stars.
This arc was provided by netgalley and the publisher for an honest review.
Dr. Devin Wolfe saves Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe after Marley has been stabbed. Marley is known to not always follow the rules because she is trying to do the right thing. This normally puts her in a sticky situation and likely the stabbing was caused by her do good mentality. Devin, a psychologist, is on medical leave because she is burnt out and dealing with Agoraphobia. While Marley is in the hospital, Devin starts visiting and decides to help Marley out by taking groceries to the grandmother and grandchild she is hiding from a drug dealing relative.
There are many things to like about Storm Lines. The cover is great. The story itself is really good. The chemistry between the mains is good. The secondary characters are awesome. The mains are very likable. One thing I thought Webb did exceptionally well was describing the actions of Aimee. Since Aimee doesn't speak everything had to gestured or written on paper to others and that had to be hard putting this into words. Webb handled that with ease. This was just a joy to read and I can't help but give Storm Lines 5 stars.
This arc was provided by netgalley and the publisher for an honest review.
June 29, 2020
My first book by this author and it was amazing! I judged this book by its cover first, lovely, great title as well. And the story surpasses this great looking exterior. And we all know that what's on the inside counts!
When Dr. Devon Wolfe finds Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe the cop is in terrible shape. Devon is intrigued by her and comes to visit her in the hospital and when she is back home. Marley does the wrong thing for the right reason and with her injury, she needs help with her latest effort. Marley asks Devon for help, both are unsure about this request as there are many things on the line for both women. What unfolds is a story about family and connecting to new chosen family members. Devon and Marley find each other, but more importantly, they find themselves. After both having had some issues in the workplace they understand each other like they never expected. But the building romance between the characters isn't the main story in the book, the main story is a family drama that revolves around Devon and Marley and the people they are helping: 8-year-old Aimee and her grandmother Carla. Aimee is smart and vibrant and Carla is a force to be reckoned with. The story interlaced with crime and a bit os suspension is great.
Jessica Webb did an amazing job of writing a family drama/ crime story with a little love, romantic love as well as "family" love. The story kept me guessing and I adore intimacy that is built between the characters before they even share so much as a kiss. The secondary characters are well rounded and amazing, I'd like for all supporting characters to be like Carla. and never is a kid character as good as Aimee, this should certainly become the standard.
So this was my first Webb book, I'll be picking up the rest of them for my summer reading!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
When Dr. Devon Wolfe finds Constable Bridget “Marley” Marlowe the cop is in terrible shape. Devon is intrigued by her and comes to visit her in the hospital and when she is back home. Marley does the wrong thing for the right reason and with her injury, she needs help with her latest effort. Marley asks Devon for help, both are unsure about this request as there are many things on the line for both women. What unfolds is a story about family and connecting to new chosen family members. Devon and Marley find each other, but more importantly, they find themselves. After both having had some issues in the workplace they understand each other like they never expected. But the building romance between the characters isn't the main story in the book, the main story is a family drama that revolves around Devon and Marley and the people they are helping: 8-year-old Aimee and her grandmother Carla. Aimee is smart and vibrant and Carla is a force to be reckoned with. The story interlaced with crime and a bit os suspension is great.
Jessica Webb did an amazing job of writing a family drama/ crime story with a little love, romantic love as well as "family" love. The story kept me guessing and I adore intimacy that is built between the characters before they even share so much as a kiss. The secondary characters are well rounded and amazing, I'd like for all supporting characters to be like Carla. and never is a kid character as good as Aimee, this should certainly become the standard.
So this was my first Webb book, I'll be picking up the rest of them for my summer reading!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
July 3, 2020
The importance of friendship and family is what I thought while reading this story. Bridget Marlowe (Marley), is a good police officer with her first concern on the people. Marley reminds me of what law enforcement should be. I also understand the discussion about whether or not law enforcement are the right people that should enter into a domestic situation alone. Should social workers be more involved? Considering there is such a shortage of social workers and the pay is so low, is this possibility possible? Dr. Devon Wolf, psychologist, is a person that should be along for domestic situations. In this read, she is burned out and needs a mental break. While on break she "meets" Marley and the story unfolds from there.
This is a captivating read that includes interesting psychological, mental, and brain stuff that the author is known for. The intrigue and gutsy story arc is captivating. Though slow to unfold, it was very much worth it due the interesting information provided. Aimee, the young girl and how she was depicted was heart wrenching as well as heart warming. Her grandmother, Carla was steadfast in her love for Aimee.
This is a creative read that makes you think and feel which in my opinion is a good thing.
ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books, Inc. via NetGalley
This is a captivating read that includes interesting psychological, mental, and brain stuff that the author is known for. The intrigue and gutsy story arc is captivating. Though slow to unfold, it was very much worth it due the interesting information provided. Aimee, the young girl and how she was depicted was heart wrenching as well as heart warming. Her grandmother, Carla was steadfast in her love for Aimee.
This is a creative read that makes you think and feel which in my opinion is a good thing.
ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books, Inc. via NetGalley
December 18, 2020
Excellent mystery/intrigue + slow-burn romance novel. Love Jessica Webb's books. Set in Canada (Ontario but not Toronto/Ottawa). Two women are drawn together in a struggle to keep a young girl and her grandmother safe from a drug kingpin.
Constable Brigdet "Marley" Marlowe is caught between doing her job by the books and doing what she thinks is right. After bringing down a drug ring, Marley is deeply concerned about the health and safety of a young girl (8 yo) who was living with her father, the drug kingpin. Marley goes outside of police protocol to hide away Aimee and her now-guardian grandmother, in an effort to keep them away from the father.
Dr. Devon Wolfe (psychologist) is on a leave of absence from her job dealing with anxiety and depression, but on her way to a random check-in with HR, Devon finds Marley bleeding out from stab wounds in a dingy alley. With no one to turn to while she heals, Marley trusts Devon to take care of Aimee and her grandmum, uniting the two in a battle to keep them safe.
**I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
Constable Brigdet "Marley" Marlowe is caught between doing her job by the books and doing what she thinks is right. After bringing down a drug ring, Marley is deeply concerned about the health and safety of a young girl (8 yo) who was living with her father, the drug kingpin. Marley goes outside of police protocol to hide away Aimee and her now-guardian grandmother, in an effort to keep them away from the father.
Dr. Devon Wolfe (psychologist) is on a leave of absence from her job dealing with anxiety and depression, but on her way to a random check-in with HR, Devon finds Marley bleeding out from stab wounds in a dingy alley. With no one to turn to while she heals, Marley trusts Devon to take care of Aimee and her grandmum, uniting the two in a battle to keep them safe.
**I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
November 19, 2020
This was a fun read. There was some mystery and suspense. Each character had deeper issues they were navigating through. The romance happened a bit quickly for me and not a lot of angst.
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