Series:
Marsh Mystery (Book 2)
In the mists of the bayou,
a killer waits for her
Heather LaCrae awakens handcuffed to her hospital bed,
stunned to find herself on the hook for murder. With no memory of the crime,
she must rely on local attorney Nick Monroe. Defending Heather becomes a
life-and-death battle when a shooter targets the bayou beauty. As the attacks
escalate, not even Heather's home nestled deep in the swamp is safe. Now time
is running out to find a cold-blooded killer who aims to make sure Heather
never remembers…
Good book that started with a bang and kept me turning
the pages to the end. Swamp resident and local shop owner Heather woke up in
the hospital with no memory of how she got there. She is handcuffed to the bed,
under arrest for murder. Local attorney Nick, well-known for helping swamp
residents with legal matters, agrees to take her case. The evidence against her
is overwhelming, but the deeper they dig, the more suspicious they become.
Matters become complicated when an attempt is made on Heather's life.
The progress of the investigation kept me glued to the
pages as it became evident that someone set Heather up. That same someone is
determined that she never gets a chance to remember what happened that night. The
attacks escalate, intensifying as they race to uncover the truth before it's
too late. Flashes of returning memory aid in their search, but also expose them
to additional danger. The final confrontation was a nail-biter.
I enjoyed Nick and Heather's developing relationship. The
sparks of attraction were there from the start, but Nick fought against them. Past
experience left emotional scars that prevented him from believing love was for
him. I loved his protectiveness and how their forced proximity forged a strong
connection between them. Nick is reluctant to accept that her feelings are
anything more than gratitude and pushes her away. It takes a kick in the seat
from a friend to make Nick realize the truth. I liked how Heather saw his
vulnerability and helped him see the depth of their love.
I liked the swamp setting and seeing the life Heather
built there. The people around her look out for each other and play a
significant role in the story. The swamp also has its secrets, as people go
missing. The book ends with a lead-in to the next story, which will hopefully resolve
the mystery.
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