4 STARS(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)."The winds of fate have blown cruelly on a family that once had it all: money, power, prestige. The lives of three beautiful daughters were forever changed when, on a sultry night in Midnight, Alabama, a murder-suicide shattered the Wilde family. The girls grew up to live separate lives but now have returned home, each to face a danger no one can see coming.Former homecoming queen Samantha surprised everyone by going into law enforcement, but beneath her tough façade lies a wary heart. The tragedy that struck her family is an ever-present reminder that nothing is ever as it seems. When the man she loves, Quinn Braddock, a doctor and Iraq war veteran, is accused of murder, Samantha assumes the worst. Brokenhearted, her confidence shattered, she returns to Midnight. Though exonerated, Quinn still feels the sting of Samantha's doubt, but he can't forget his feelings for her and follows her. Soon after his arrival, a shocking murder terrifies the town, and once again, Quinn is under suspicion. This time, Samantha will not turn her back on the man she loves - even if it means walking into a killer's trap." (From Amazon)So happy that this novel was just as great as the first. Strong characters, steamy romance and suspense that keeps you reading. 4 1/2 stars. I really enjoyed it. I got it due to a recommendation on a "hero dumps her and tries to win back later" forum. The "misunderstanding" happens towards the beginning of the book, and I really liked how the heroine did not make it easy on the hero to get back together. I thought the writing style was great, it was nice and steamy without being over-the-top, and had an exciting suspense plot with surprising twists and turns. I did not give it a solid 5 stars because, to me, there was something off about their relationship in the "long term" aspect. If you get to read the book, maybe you'll see what I mean. I loved the H and h--he was very alpha, and she was smart and sweet. I really liked the secondary characters too. This is the second in a series. I did not read the first book, but it is going on my TBR pile. I look forward to reading more from this author, and I would recommend it.
What do You think about Midnight Lies (2013)?
holy crap, was this another great book, looking forward to Bri's HEA
—vivaldi
Full review to come but you must know I LOVED this book!!
—Artoria
