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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Book #74 read in 2025
Nora Roberts does romantic suspense so well. Sloan is on leave after being shot in a convenience store robbery, but her investigative nature won't let her rest. When a woman goes missing, Sloan finds out she's not the first and starts looking into all the disappearances. Noah is new to town and the perfect romantic interest for Sloan. As readers, we get a behind-the-scenes look into the reasons behind the disappearances and who is responsible. That lends suspense to the story as Sloan gets closer to uncovering the reason for the kidnappings.
Note about the narration: January LaVoy is one of the best narrators in the business and this was no exception.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on May 27, 2025.
Nora Roberts does romantic suspense so well. Sloan is on leave after being shot in a convenience store robbery, but her investigative nature won't let her rest. When a woman goes missing, Sloan finds out she's not the first and starts looking into all the disappearances. Noah is new to town and the perfect romantic interest for Sloan. As readers, we get a behind-the-scenes look into the reasons behind the disappearances and who is responsible. That lends suspense to the story as Sloan gets closer to uncovering the reason for the kidnappings.
Note about the narration: January LaVoy is one of the best narrators in the business and this was no exception.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on May 27, 2025.
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was okay. Pacing has been a problem for me with Roberts' latest few books including this one. The beginning did drag with set up. The ending felt rushed. The middle felt slow. I don't know. Some of her other books have felt like two or three books in one. I've noticed that she goes more in depth with certain details/backgrounds. This book did not feel like two or three combined (win!), but even for being more contained and focused, I would have preferred more focus on the main characters relationship, and it would have been nice to have more of Nash's backstory not just Sloan's. I think Roberts' focus has changed over the years (totally understandable) and moved from the romance part of the romantic suspense genre. I think I just miss the good ol' days. Ultimately, this book was fine.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Perfection. Just what I expect from Nora Roberts. Slow burn, Hallmark type story with just enough mystery and action thrown in at the end.
I really enjoyed this book up until the end. It had a great plot and loads of subplots to keep you entertained. It had people being murdered, romance, family get togethers, and really adorable pups.
I enjoyed watching Sloan recover, it was well written, and you could feel her frustration through the page when she had her setback. Sloan was a badass character, I loved her banter with Nash and how close she is with her family and how protective of Drea when Theo comes along.
I liked how Drea and Sloans' parents welcomed Nash and Theo into their family with open arms after the upbringing the boys had.
I liked how it had the renovation of Nash and Theos house and Sloans.
I didn't like the ending or Sam and Clara. I honestly thought there would be more to the scene with Sloan, Sam, and Clara. I was hugely disappointed, especially as it seemed to have been building the suspense for a few chapters beforehand.
Overall, I'm glad I read this book as it was really good, and I'd like to read more of the authors' other books.
I enjoyed watching Sloan recover, it was well written, and you could feel her frustration through the page when she had her setback. Sloan was a badass character, I loved her banter with Nash and how close she is with her family and how protective of Drea when Theo comes along.
I liked how Drea and Sloans' parents welcomed Nash and Theo into their family with open arms after the upbringing the boys had.
I liked how it had the renovation of Nash and Theos house and Sloans.
I didn't like the ending or Sam and Clara. I honestly thought there would be more to the scene with Sloan, Sam, and Clara. I was hugely disappointed, especially as it seemed to have been building the suspense for a few chapters beforehand.
Overall, I'm glad I read this book as it was really good, and I'd like to read more of the authors' other books.
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No