Conard County: Christmas Crime Spree

Conard County: The Next Generation #52

by Rachel Lee

Christmas season is marred by violence
In a once peaceful town.

Christmas is a magical time for Parson Molly Canton. But savage attacks on several women in her parish threaten that joy. Assisting Detective Callum McCloud’s investigation, Molly is drawn to the tortured man, embittered by a devastating loss. Once the detective realizes these attacks are a smoke screen obscuring the real target—Molly—the stakes escalate…especially now that Molly's goodness has breached Callum’s calloused heart.

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense

219 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 13, 2022

About the author

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Rachel Lee is a New York Times best-selling author and the winner of Six Romantic Times magazine Reviewers' Choice Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and is a five-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America's RITA® Award. She has penned a wide variety of novels in several genres including fantasy, romantic suspense, and romantic comedy. She resides in Tampa, Florida.

Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 2 out of 5]

I could not get into this book at all.

[Harlequin Books]

Romantic Suspense, Crime Thriller, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective
Miniseries
Conard County: The Next Generation (Book #49)

[Harlequin Books]

Romantic Suspense, Crime Thriller, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective
Miniseries
Conard County: The Next Generation (Book #49)

[Jo-Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not your typical romantic suspense. Not with someone brutally attacking single women in their homes.

Sweet, generous Pastor Molly Canton was always willing to help one of her congregants, even in the middle of the night. Especially with the attacks happening. While investigating the crimes, Detective Callum McCloud realized all of the women knew Molly. Some as close friends, and some attended her church.

Callum had recently moved to the small town from Boston. While he followed his standard investigative methods, he realized it was quite different in a small town where everyone knew each other.

I liked that the pastor was shown as a regular woman as well as a pastor. I loved that she had been in the National Guard before becoming a pastor. Nobody ever suspected that she could kick a$$, if necessary.

Poor Callum was still grieving the death of his wife, years before. Molly was determined to help him get over his grief. Little did she know how that would happen.

I highly recommend this to romantic suspense fans who like a HEA.

[Nancy Luebke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this intriguing romance. I bought this at a local store and I voluntarily chose to review this story. I've given it a 4.5* rating and it is not for the under 18 readers. I had a hard time reading about the sexual encounters with the Parsen. This was beyond me preferring clean reads. It was a pull you in quick and wanting to turn the pages type read. It has a lot of action and a really love to hate bad guy who thinks he is so smart. It also had a nice Christmas theme to leave you with a good feeling.

[Diane Morrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a good read from Lee. I really liked these characters and the plot of this heart wrenching story. Both the main characters were interesting and strong. Always looking forward to the next adventure in Conard City.

[Sheri Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, easy read.

[Maureen Hubley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new author for meantime loved the story and recommend it!

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book found it interesting that the main female character was a Pastor. Rachel Lee's Conrad County books are my favorites of her books. I just wish I could find them easier.

[Rebecca Delio · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT STORY

I enjoyed this story very much, my Uncle and a few cousins were Ministers and had wonderful married lives, this is a great story to them…

[Kelsey Simmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me just say I love the characters of this story especially Molly,she is inspiring with her golden heart and fierce determination. A great read.

[Gillian · Rating 1 out of 5]

You know when you find a book in a hotel lobby and are lacking something to read ..... It should have stayed there.