A review by claire60
Storm Lines by Jessica L. Webb

4.0

Jessica L. Webb writes engaging, well thought out, plot driven lesbian novels which happen to have a romance in it. Storm Lines is mostly about Aimee West an 8 year old who was rescued from her drug dealing father by Constable Bridget 'Marley' Marlowe a tough butch police officer with Canadian police. Dr Devon Wolfe a psychologist on stress leave finds Marley bleeding in an alley they become friends as Devon takes over in looking after Aimee and her Grandmother Carla, whilst Marley is recovering. So many interesting plot strands in this book, the ongoing criminal investigation, the difficulties of being a psychologist for busy city hospital trauma department, science of developing a drug to create customers for life (that interacts with a virus, crikes!), the homophobia that Marley contends with as an out Police officer, the delicate slow work or supporting a child so traumatised that she refuses to speak, all of these are explored with care, intellect and make for a gripping read. I found the story of Aimee touching and intriguing, especially as these various women tried to keep her safe. The romance between Marley and Devon is built credibly, slowly and is part of their lives rather than the whole focus which is refreshing. I also enjoyed reading a book set on Canada for a pleasant change.

With thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.