Kentucky Crime Ring

Heartland Heroes #3

by Julie Anne Lindsey

Somebody wants her dead…
But they'll have to go through him first

The moment she discovers a murder scene, Allison Hill becomes a target for human traffickers who are willing to kill to keep their crimes hidden. Private detective Derek Winchester’s priority is keeping this brave woman and her infant daughter safe—without letting his feelings become a distraction. But his expert training and fierce determination might not be enough to stop the depraved predators circling ever closer to Allison…

Genres: Harlequin

251 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 2, 2021

About the author

Julie Anne Lindsey- Hatcher is an award-winning and bestselling author of cozy mystery and romantic suspense. She’s published more than sixty novels as herself & under the pen names, Bree Baker, Jacqueline Frost & Julie Chase, for various publishers, including Kensington, Harlequin, Sourcebooks and Crooked Lane Books. When she's not writing the stories that keep her up at night, Julie stays busy in Kent, Ohio with her three amazing kids and shamelessly enabling friends. Today she hopes to make someone smile. One day she plans to change the world.

Be sure to check out NOT QUITE BY THE BOOK, Julie's latest work of contemporary fiction, written under her birth name, Julie Hatcher.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

TW/CW: Trafficking, drug use, rape

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[Sara MG · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was disappointing. I normally like this author but this particular book was just too much. Allison has an 11 and a half week old baby. This baby sleeps for 8 hours straight, seemingly never needs to be changed, coos when she wakes up rather than crying, and is generally just a background prop. It is so unrealistic that I was complete unable to get into the story. Allison also happens to have an extra car seat just sitting at home? Really? What kind of person has an extra car seat? This is supposed to be a single mom with zero support system but she randomly has an extra car seat. And our hero is over the top helpful with this baby. Every time they go somewhere, he grabs the baby in the car seat, he grabs the diaper bag (which they don’t need since this baby apparently doesn’t poo or pee). It was just too much.

[Ashlee Dawsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good book, and a great story idea. The story itself just felt rushed, and some parts seemed like they were just skipped over. For example, when her parents came to visit her in the hospital. We should have gotten to see their reactions and how Derek dealt with them.

I will say that one of the best things about the book was car seat safety was put into it. It was surprising but refreshing to see.

[Ann Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent storytelling, this amazing story of finding love after facing a horrific incident was filled with mystery, intrigue and lots of heartfelt moments between the main characters. The author has created a incredible story that reaches the heart of the readers and she manages to convey to them how the characters are facing the dangers around them and still get to have a happy ending.

[R.J. Stevens · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it but I wished it wasn't rushed. There were instances where I wished the author would elaborate more on a scene to add more depth to the book. Also without spice or humor I found it a little boring.

[Harlequin Books]

Categories
Romantic Suspense, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective
Miniseries
Heartland Heroes (Book #3)

[Harlequin Books]

Categories
Romantic Suspense, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective
Miniseries
Heartland Heroes (Book #3)

[Mindy Cossins · Rating 3 out of 5]

good
nice pace of action

[Debra Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about Derek and Allison.

[Melody Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Women trafficking! One woman detonation to fine the missing women that her friend died trying to help. Action all the way!

[Sheri Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read