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A review by judythereader
Trust No One by Jayne Ann Krentz
3.0
As a teen-ager, Grace Elland faced down a killer. Now, as an adult, she discovers the body of her murdered boss, well-known motivational speaker Sprague Witherspoon. There is a clue at the scene that could only be for her and now, as the investigation continues, she is receiving daily emails designed like the affirmations she used to write for Sprague, but with a slight threat suggested.
When she returns to her childhood home to figure out what to do next with her life, her best friend sets her up on a blind date with Julius Arkwright, a successful venture capitalist. Almost immediately, Julius is drawn into the drama and danger around Grace.
From the time the couple meet to the denouement of the story only a week or two of time passes. That always throws me in romances. Krentz isn't the only author that does that, so I won't just pick on her. I commented on it in another review.
I do think she found a good balance with her two main characters. Grace still suffers from PTSD after her teenage nightmare, but she's not a weak character. She is strong and understands herself. PTSD is actually something the characters share. Julius served in the Gulf and is still dealing with that. Their recognition of each other on that level is well done. They can support each other in ways and ask each other questions that, from other people, would be condescending and suffocating.
Julius is also an alpha male who is comfortable enough with himself that he doesn't need to dominate the relationship. He does need to protect, but he is equally able to accept her support and protection.
Even with the personal issues, the story is a light, easy read. I kind of saw the resolution coming, but I still enjoyed it.
When she returns to her childhood home to figure out what to do next with her life, her best friend sets her up on a blind date with Julius Arkwright, a successful venture capitalist. Almost immediately, Julius is drawn into the drama and danger around Grace.
From the time the couple meet to the denouement of the story only a week or two of time passes. That always throws me in romances. Krentz isn't the only author that does that, so I won't just pick on her. I commented on it in another review.
I do think she found a good balance with her two main characters. Grace still suffers from PTSD after her teenage nightmare, but she's not a weak character. She is strong and understands herself. PTSD is actually something the characters share. Julius served in the Gulf and is still dealing with that. Their recognition of each other on that level is well done. They can support each other in ways and ask each other questions that, from other people, would be condescending and suffocating.
Julius is also an alpha male who is comfortable enough with himself that he doesn't need to dominate the relationship. He does need to protect, but he is equally able to accept her support and protection.
Even with the personal issues, the story is a light, easy read. I kind of saw the resolution coming, but I still enjoyed it.