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Where Secrets Are Safe #18
Falling for His Suspect
USA TODAY Bestselling Author
All he wants is justice…
…until his search for the truth leads him to her.
Detective Greg Johnson thinks he knows how to handle witnesses. Then he meets Jasmine Taylor. They both want to get to the bottom of the allegations against Jasmine’s brother, but can Greg trust her to tell him everything she knows? And can he trust himself to resist this enigmatic—and alluring—woman with a tragic past?
From Harlequin Romantic Danger. Passion. Drama.
Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Where Secrets are Safe
Book 1: Wife by Design
Book 2: Once a Family
Book 3: Husband by Choice
Book 4: Child by Chance
Book 5: Mother by Fate
Book 6: The Good Father
Book 7: Love by Association
Book 8: His First Choice
Book 9: The Promise He Made Her
Book 10: Her Secret Life
Book 11: The Fireman's Son
Book 12: For Joy's Sake
Book 13: A Family for Christmas
Book 14: Falling for the Brother
Book 15: A Defender's Heart
Book 16: Her Detective's Secret Intent
Book 17: Shielded in the Shadows
Book 18: Falling for His Suspect
All he wants is justice…
…until his search for the truth leads him to her.
Detective Greg Johnson thinks he knows how to handle witnesses. Then he meets Jasmine Taylor. They both want to get to the bottom of the allegations against Jasmine’s brother, but can Greg trust her to tell him everything she knows? And can he trust himself to resist this enigmatic—and alluring—woman with a tragic past?
From Harlequin Romantic Danger. Passion. Drama.
Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Where Secrets are Safe
Book 1: Wife by Design
Book 2: Once a Family
Book 3: Husband by Choice
Book 4: Child by Chance
Book 5: Mother by Fate
Book 6: The Good Father
Book 7: Love by Association
Book 8: His First Choice
Book 9: The Promise He Made Her
Book 10: Her Secret Life
Book 11: The Fireman's Son
Book 12: For Joy's Sake
Book 13: A Family for Christmas
Book 14: Falling for the Brother
Book 15: A Defender's Heart
Book 16: Her Detective's Secret Intent
Book 17: Shielded in the Shadows
Book 18: Falling for His Suspect
- GenresRomance
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 29, 2021
6 people are currently reading
24 people want to read
About the author
Tara Taylor Quinn
379 books1,456 followersTara Taylor Quinn began her love affair with Harlequin when she was fourteen years old and picked up a free promotional copy of a Harlequin Romance in a hometown grocery store. The relationship was solidified the year she was suspended from her high school typing class for hiding a Harlequin Romance behind the keys of her electric typewriter. Unaware that her instructor loomed close by, Ms. Quinn read blissfully on with one finger resting on the automatic repeating period key. She finished the book in the principal’s office. Forced to leave her romances in her locker after that, Ms. Quinn’s typing skills improved - a fact for which she is eternally grateful.
With over 80 original novels, published in more than twenty languages, Tara Taylor Quinn is a USA Today bestselling author with more than seven million copies sold. She is a winner of the 2008 National Reader's Choice Award, four time finalist for the RWA Rita Award, a finalist for the Reviewer’s Choice Award, the Bookseller’s Best Award, the Holt Medallion and appears regularly on the Waldenbooks bestsellers list. Ms. Quinn writes for Harlequin and MIRA Books. Reviewer, Cindy Penn, wordweaving.com says, “Amazing character development is the hallmark of author Tara Taylor Quinn’s work. Indeed, Taylor’s profound observations of human nature and intimate understanding of values and priorities lends extraordinary psychological depth to all her work.”
Tara Taylor Quinn was born and raised in Ohio. Though she wrote her first story at the age of seven, her professional writing career began ten years later when she was hired as a stringer with the Dayton Daily News in Dayton, Ohio. She attended Wright State University and graduated from Harding College in Arkansas with a degree in English and Journalism. She published several magazine articles before turning to writing as a full-time occupation.
Ms. Quinn is a Past President of the Romance Writers of America and served for eight years on the Board of Directors of that association. She has a wide range of experience as a public speaker and workshop presenter for writers groups around the country.
When she’s not home with her owners, Jerry Lee and Taylor Marie, or fulfilling speaking engagements, Tara loves to travel with her husband, stopping wherever the spirit takes them. They’ve been spotted in casinos and quaint little small town antique shops all across the country..
With over 80 original novels, published in more than twenty languages, Tara Taylor Quinn is a USA Today bestselling author with more than seven million copies sold. She is a winner of the 2008 National Reader's Choice Award, four time finalist for the RWA Rita Award, a finalist for the Reviewer’s Choice Award, the Bookseller’s Best Award, the Holt Medallion and appears regularly on the Waldenbooks bestsellers list. Ms. Quinn writes for Harlequin and MIRA Books. Reviewer, Cindy Penn, wordweaving.com says, “Amazing character development is the hallmark of author Tara Taylor Quinn’s work. Indeed, Taylor’s profound observations of human nature and intimate understanding of values and priorities lends extraordinary psychological depth to all her work.”
Tara Taylor Quinn was born and raised in Ohio. Though she wrote her first story at the age of seven, her professional writing career began ten years later when she was hired as a stringer with the Dayton Daily News in Dayton, Ohio. She attended Wright State University and graduated from Harding College in Arkansas with a degree in English and Journalism. She published several magazine articles before turning to writing as a full-time occupation.
Ms. Quinn is a Past President of the Romance Writers of America and served for eight years on the Board of Directors of that association. She has a wide range of experience as a public speaker and workshop presenter for writers groups around the country.
When she’s not home with her owners, Jerry Lee and Taylor Marie, or fulfilling speaking engagements, Tara loves to travel with her husband, stopping wherever the spirit takes them. They’ve been spotted in casinos and quaint little small town antique shops all across the country..
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October 13, 2021
A very emotional book. Jasmine and her brother Josh survived years of abuse at the hands of their father. As adults, they swore they would never follow in his footsteps which is why Jasmine was shocked when Josh was arrested for abusing his ex-wife. Jasmine knows the abuse goes the other way; she's witnessed Heidi's abuse and manipulation herself. But Heidi convinced the judge and the police that she was the victim. To keep his daughter, Bella, safe, Josh gives custody of her to Jasmine.
Jasmine, a teacher at The Lemonade Stand, a shelter for abused women, has long given up the dream of a family of her own. Three failed relationships showed her that she's drawn to authority figures who turn abusive after the "honeymoon period" wears off. When that happens, she walks away and doesn't look back. Rather than risk it again, she'll settle for the family she has. When Detective Greg Johnson shows up with questions about Josh and his relationship with Heidi, Jasmine is dismayed by the sparks of attraction she feels for him.
Greg works as an investigator for the prosecutor's office assigned to Josh's case. After hearing Heidi's accusations, he believes Josh is guilty, and it's only a matter of time until he has the necessary evidence. One of the people on his list to talk to is Jasmine, who Greg believes has all the information he needs. Greg's reputation for handling witnesses gives him the confidence he needs that she'll cooperate with him.
I must admit that I didn't care for Greg through much of the book. It bugged me that he had judged and convicted Josh before he started his investigation. He gets quite a shock when, not only does Jasmine not fall in with his point of view, she actively tries to get him to help her prove Josh innocent. Greg's plan to string her along made me mad, and I wanted her to see through him. I found it interesting that he kept going back to her for more details. Even when she told him how Josh protected her, what a wonderful father he was, and about Heidi's ability to lie, Greg thought Jasmine was in denial about Josh's true nature.
The tension never lets up as event after event made Josh look more guilty. At the same time, the sparks of attraction between Greg and Jasmine continued to grow. Jasmine fights them because she doesn't trust her judgment when it comes to men. Greg continues to be cautious because a previous drama-filled relationship burned him. He also believes that he lacks empathy and the ability to care about other people's feelings. That begins to change the more time he spends with Jasmine. His protective instincts are aroused, even though he thinks he'll be offering comfort when Jasmine finally sees the truth. To his surprise, he begins to have some doubts.
The story's suspense kept me glued to the pages as I waited to see who was right. My feeling remained on Jasmine's side the more I saw of Heidi's antics. I had a brief moment of doubt near the end, as an unexpected twist involving Josh put Jasmine in danger. I ached for her and the situation she found herself in but loved how she kept her head. The final confrontation had me on the edge of my seat as the truth came out.
I loved the ending as Greg and Jasmine faced their feelings and what they meant for the future. I loved Greg's determination to make sure that Jasmine always felt safe. I especially loved that Jasmine finally learned to trust herself, which helped her trust Greg and his love.
Jasmine, a teacher at The Lemonade Stand, a shelter for abused women, has long given up the dream of a family of her own. Three failed relationships showed her that she's drawn to authority figures who turn abusive after the "honeymoon period" wears off. When that happens, she walks away and doesn't look back. Rather than risk it again, she'll settle for the family she has. When Detective Greg Johnson shows up with questions about Josh and his relationship with Heidi, Jasmine is dismayed by the sparks of attraction she feels for him.
Greg works as an investigator for the prosecutor's office assigned to Josh's case. After hearing Heidi's accusations, he believes Josh is guilty, and it's only a matter of time until he has the necessary evidence. One of the people on his list to talk to is Jasmine, who Greg believes has all the information he needs. Greg's reputation for handling witnesses gives him the confidence he needs that she'll cooperate with him.
I must admit that I didn't care for Greg through much of the book. It bugged me that he had judged and convicted Josh before he started his investigation. He gets quite a shock when, not only does Jasmine not fall in with his point of view, she actively tries to get him to help her prove Josh innocent. Greg's plan to string her along made me mad, and I wanted her to see through him. I found it interesting that he kept going back to her for more details. Even when she told him how Josh protected her, what a wonderful father he was, and about Heidi's ability to lie, Greg thought Jasmine was in denial about Josh's true nature.
The tension never lets up as event after event made Josh look more guilty. At the same time, the sparks of attraction between Greg and Jasmine continued to grow. Jasmine fights them because she doesn't trust her judgment when it comes to men. Greg continues to be cautious because a previous drama-filled relationship burned him. He also believes that he lacks empathy and the ability to care about other people's feelings. That begins to change the more time he spends with Jasmine. His protective instincts are aroused, even though he thinks he'll be offering comfort when Jasmine finally sees the truth. To his surprise, he begins to have some doubts.
The story's suspense kept me glued to the pages as I waited to see who was right. My feeling remained on Jasmine's side the more I saw of Heidi's antics. I had a brief moment of doubt near the end, as an unexpected twist involving Josh put Jasmine in danger. I ached for her and the situation she found herself in but loved how she kept her head. The final confrontation had me on the edge of my seat as the truth came out.
I loved the ending as Greg and Jasmine faced their feelings and what they meant for the future. I loved Greg's determination to make sure that Jasmine always felt safe. I especially loved that Jasmine finally learned to trust herself, which helped her trust Greg and his love.
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June 1, 2021Categories
Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Suspense
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Where Secrets are Safe (Book #18)
Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Suspense
Miniseries
Where Secrets are Safe (Book #18)
June 22, 2021
Emotionally riveting! Tara Taylor Quinn is shining the light on the after effects of childhood trauma and doing it beautifully in the next book in her always powerful Where Secrets are Safe series. In FALLING FOR HIS SUSPECT Quinn quickly foists us into the heart of the story when an arrest is made and lives begin to crumble down. The characters are quick to hook the reader, and the storyline is gut wrenching. WARNING ... may trigger some readers.
Jasmine is a sweetheart. She knows the after effects of the childhood she and her brother grew up in, and vows to support him while he's being drug through the mud by his ex. Her main concern is always her brother and her beloved niece. Some may find fault with her devotion, but I think anyone who truly understands the mental scarring that can remain after trauma will understand her strength and love.
Greg sees things as right and wrong with nothing in between for much of the story, and that made him a solid character throughout but he truly grew strength when he began to see that life can sometimes leave a scar that even the best of us can't always overlook.
I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys seeing hard times overcome to forge into a truly deserving happily ever after.
Jasmine is a sweetheart. She knows the after effects of the childhood she and her brother grew up in, and vows to support him while he's being drug through the mud by his ex. Her main concern is always her brother and her beloved niece. Some may find fault with her devotion, but I think anyone who truly understands the mental scarring that can remain after trauma will understand her strength and love.
Greg sees things as right and wrong with nothing in between for much of the story, and that made him a solid character throughout but he truly grew strength when he began to see that life can sometimes leave a scar that even the best of us can't always overlook.
I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys seeing hard times overcome to forge into a truly deserving happily ever after.
July 26, 2021
the ending was just kinda disappointing. not the ultimate life lesson i think that should be taken away with some of these characters. a lack of responsibility. the ideas were there and it’s a good idea but the heroine should have given the responsibility to the person and not ended things the way she did
July 9, 2021
This was a great book! I highly recommend you set some time aside to read this one because you will not want to put it down. Tara Taylor Quinn has a way of pulling you into her stories and taking you on a rollercoaster of a ride. You will enjoy reading this one.
June 2, 2022
Strap in for an emotional rollercoaster that'll leave you breathless. Intense and gut-wrenching.
May 24, 2021
Not an enjoyable read at all. I read for pleasure and this book was full of angst for almost all of the book. Could not recommend as an enjoyable experience at all.
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