Dark Ambitions

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HANNON, IRENE
DARK AMBITIONS

Former Army Night Stalker Rick Jordan usually has his camp for foster children to himself during the winter months. But someone has visited recently -- leaving a trail of blood. One of the two clues left behind tips Rick off to the identity of his visitor, who turns up dead. The police deem it an accident, but Rick isn't convinced. With the help of private investigator Heather Shields, he sets out to decipher the remaining clue. Except someone doesn't want them to succeed -- and will stop at nothing to keep them from finding the truth.

With her trademark psychological suspense ratcheting up the tension on every page, bestselling and award-winning author Irene Hannon takes you on a search for a cold-blooded killer with an ambitious goal and deadly intent.

My Review:

I adore Irene Hannon. Just putting that out there right off the top. One of my fave authors -- whether she's writing suspense or contemporary romance. I love the way she develops her characters into living, breathing people I feel like I know. And the way she develops a romance -- whoooowheeee -- makes me one very happy reader. She delivers all that and more in this latest book in her Code of Honor series (somebody tell me it's not the last one...pretty please!) Sigh -- the only downside of being an Irene Hannon fan is that you're never ready to say goodbye to beloved characters.

There's a different feel to this romantic suspense because it starts out more like a mystery and morphs into suspense about halfway through. We get lots of great details on the procedurals in the day-in-the-life of a PI as Heather accepts Rick as her new client...a client who has an invested interest in solving the case so it's not long before they end up working together.

Eeeepp -- that's my cue to talk about the romance! There's a spark right from the start. One they don't spend a long time trying to douse. :-) But acknowledging the attraction and acting on it are two very different things. Heather's not about to mix up her business and personal life. Get this missing persons case solved first and then see what transpires with the very compelling former Army Night Stalker. All good in theory. Let me just say I love the way Rick finds ways around that resolve. Happy sighs and toe curls.

The actual suspense is so compelling. We're given a few different points of view, and honestly, the murderer could be any of them. Or not. Love the way the tension builds and the occasional sinister first person point of view just ratchets it up all the more. So many gasp-out-loud plot twists! I might have shouted myself hoarse trying to raise the alarm a time or two. But did Heather and Rick listen to me? Humph. No they did not and caused me untold angst and heartache as a result. I should be mad at them but....it made for a more suspenseful story so I'll give them a pass. :-)

If you've been following the series, you'll be happy to know we get a nice bit of 'Treehouse Gang' interaction between Rick, Kristin and Colin. Love their banter and 'adopted sibling' rivalry. These are special friends who always have each others back. And the epilogue...sigh...it's soooooo cute!!! No worries, if you haven't read Dangerous Illusions or Hidden Peril (though you definitely should!) Dark Ambitions makes a great standalone read as well.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  Dark Ambitions, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 30 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!