Showing posts with label Mills DiAnn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mills DiAnn. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Trace of Doubt

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MILLS, DIANN
TRACE OF DOUBT

Bestselling and award-winning author DiAnn Mills delivers a heart-stopping story of dark secrets, desperate enemies, and dangerous lies.

Fifteen years ago, Shelby Pearce confessed to murdering her brother-in-law and was sent to prison. Now she's out on parole and looking for a fresh start in the small town of Valleybsburg, Texas. But starting over won't be easy for an ex-con.

FBI Special Agent Denton McClure was a rookie fresh out of Quantico when he was first assigned the Pearce case. He's always believed Shelby embezzled five hundred thousand dollars from her brother-in-law's account. So he's going undercover to befriend Shelby, track down the missing money, and finally crack this case.

But as Denton gets closer to Shelby, he begins to have a trace of doubt about her guilt. Someone has Shelby in their crosshairs. It's up to Denton to stop them before they silence Shelby -- and the truth -- forever.

My Review:

Speechless. My flabber has been gasted. I don't think my pulse is back to normal and my blood pressure may be permanently set to high. What an emotional, edge-of-your-seat, whiplash inducing read!!!!

I connected with Shelby right from the first page. Life in prison has toughened her but it also led her to Jesus and she's planning on making a fresh start with the help of some generous strangers. Christians she has never met, but who believe in her ability to build a different kind of life in their small town community. Mind you, there are naysayers as well -- narrow-minded folks who'd like Shelby to settle somewhere else. 

So there's this edge to her arrival right from the very start, but it's even more complicated than that. A man posing as a friend is really spying on her and someone is getting more and more aggressive in their attempts to run her out of town. When things escalate, Shelby's forced to face her past and the danger it presents to her future. And just when I thought I was piecing it all together, Mills makes some drastic plot U-turns that kept my head spinning and my heart pounding right to the very end. 

So many scrumptious layers in characterization -- with both Shelby and Denton. Just when I thought I knew it all, the author would hit me with another gasp out loud zinger. I haven't felt this discombobulated over a suspense since I read Terri Blackstock's If I Run series! (Except without the cliffhanger ending! Phew!)

The romance is slow-burn believable. From wary adversaries to reluctant collaborators and then things really get interesting. :-)

So thankful that a reading buddy told me I needed to push Trace of Doubt waaaayyyy to the top of my teetering TBR pile! She was so right! Definitely a not to be missed suspense. 

I listened to the audible edition expertly narrated by Tara Langella. She kept me riveted right to the very last second!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Trace of Doubt, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a 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 October 16  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Friday, January 4, 2019

Awaken My Heart

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MILLS, DIANN
AWAKEN MY HEART

1803, Texas

The daughter of a wealthy rancher, Marianne Phillips has never agreed with her father's harsh treatment of the mestizos who first called Texas their home. When she is kidnapped by rebels who hope that her father will trade back their land for her freedom, Marianne realizes her loyalty lies with her abductors, not her father, who plans to marry her off to the don of a nearby estate.

Armando Gracia is the locals' reluctant leader, but he does not apporve of the latest attempt to manipulate their enemy. When he learns that Marianne actually speaks his language, of her loyalty to his people, and of the faith that keeps her strong, Armando is faced with a difficult decision. Will his newfound love keep him from letting her go? Or will he set her free and risk losing everything?

My Review:

Not quite a retro read but sort of is :-) Originally published in 2008, it has been reissued by Avon Inspired in 2018 with a spiffy new cover.

I've mostly read DiAnn Mills' romantic suspense so it was a treat to discover this re-release of an earlier historical novel. Awaken My Heart has all the earmarks of a classic historical romance: forbidden love, treachery and betrayal and the kind of greed that drives men to do unthinkable things. And Marianne is the alluring heroine who becomes caught up in it all.

I haven't read much about Texas before it joined the states so I found the history fascinating. A clash of cultures struggling for the right to make this land their home. Marianne and Armando are on opposite sides of the equation. She's the landowner's daughter and he's the rebel leader. They are separated by race, religion, politics and social standing. A relationship between them seems impossible and yet, this is the kind of story that explores the power of love -- both between a man and a woman and between a loving Father and His children. I'm starstruck! A definite must-read for Historical Romance connoisseurs.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Awaken My Heart, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a 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 January 5 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Deadly Encounter

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MILLS, DIANN
DEADLY ENCOUNTER

Airport Ranger volunteer Stacy Broussard expected a peaceful Saturday ride around the perimeter of Houston's airport. What she encounters instead is a brutal homicide and a baffling mystery. Next to the body is an injured dog, the dead man's motorcycle, and a drone armed with a laser capable of taking down a 747. Though FBI Special Agent Alex LeBlanc sees a clear-cut case of terrorism, his past has taught him to be suspicious of everyone, even witnesses. Even bleeding-heart veterinarians like Stacy. But when her gruesome discovery is only the first in a string of incidences that throw her life into a tailspin, Alex begins to wonder if Stacy was targeted. As a health emergency endangers Stacy's community, and the task force pulls in leads from all directions, Alex and Stacy must work together to prevent another deadly encounter.

My Review:

published in 2016
My thanks to my public library for providing me with a copy of this retro read

What an amazing suspense! I started out expecting one thing and it morphed into so much more than I could ever imagine. So many twists and turns and puzzles to work out and I was blindsided again and again and again. Pay attention because the tiniest detail will come back and bite you at some point later on in the story. :-) My armchair sleuthing muscles got a real workout.

And the romance is just as enthralling. Stacy and Alex don't exactly see eye to eye when they first meet. He might be harboring a wee prejudice against beguiling women who appear to be innocent. Not that Stacy's guilty of anything except being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Even Alex concedes to that in his calmer moments which are few and far between because Stacy is feisty and strong and once these two discover their common Louisiana roots their exchanges get a whole lot more heated -- and so does the attraction. And this is the kind of romantic suspense that takes the time to develop a relationship between the hero and heroine. It unfolds in an unhurried manner despite the edge of suspense that fills all the spaces in their lives.

And then there's Whit -- the twelve-year-old boy genius Stacy has taken under her wing. Love that kid and every scene he's in sparks with new life.  I listened to the audio version of this book and the narrator did an incredible job with the southern accents and Cajun phrases as well as giving each character a unique voice. Brilliantly done.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Deadly Encounter, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstreadATyahooDOTca. 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 Sunday August 26 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Deadlock

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MILLS, DIANN
DEADLOCK

Two murders have rocked the city of Houston. Are they the work of a serial killer, or is a copycat trying to get away with murder?

That is the question facing Special Agent Bethany Sanchez, who is eager for her new assignment in violent crimes but anxious about meeting her new partner. Special Agent Thatcher Graves once arrested her brother, and he has a reputation for being a maverick. Plus, their investigative styles couldn’t be more opposite: he operates on instinct, while she goes by the book.

When hot leads soon fizzle out, their differences threaten to leave them deadlocked. But an attempt on their lives turns up the heat and brings them closer together, and a third victim might yield the clue that will help them zero in on a killer. This could be the case of their careers . . . if they can survive long enough to solve it.


My Review:

Jaw-dropping good. I mean seriously, I read it in one sitting. I think my house could have caught fire and I wouldn't have noticed. So, beware, you might want to clear your calendar and place small children into the hands of responsible caregivers before you start reading this one. It's that compulsive of a read.

The suspense is riveting. Intricate and complicated -- but not in a way that leaves a reader lost. Intense action. Plenty of pieces to try to put together. And the way Mills weaves seemingly diverse threads together is masterful. I just could not stop reading.

I love that the book starts on the first day Bethany and Thatcher are paired up as partners. Destined to clash since the way they work a case is very different. In fact, they are polar opposites in many ways. Thatcher sums it up pretty well at their first charged meeting, "We could fail or become a dynamite team." (p 5) Their romance is just as complicated as the suspense and all the more rewarding as a result.

A Velcro book -- you won't be able to shake it loose until you read that final glorious page.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of  Deadlock please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday January 10 2016. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

The Homestead Brides Collection

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CONNEALY, MARY
MILLS, DIANN
VETSCH, ERICA
Y'BARBO, KATHLEEN
FRANKLIN, DARLENE
GADE, CARLA OLSEN
HERNE, RUTH LOGAN
HILLMAN, PAM
WITHAM, BECCA
THE HOMESTEAD BRIDES COLLECTION

Through nine historical romance adventures, readers will journey along with individuals who are ready to stake a claim and plant their dreams on a piece of the great American plains. While fighting land disputes, helping neighbors, and tackling the challenges of nature the homesteaders are placed in the path of other dreamers with whom romance sparks. And God has His hand in orchestrating each unique meeting.
 
My Review:
 
Yes, you counted correctly. Nine authors equal nine stories in this wonderful collection that celebrates the pioneer spirit. I understand that novellas aren't every reader's cup of tea but I love the opportunity to meet new authors in this unique way. So this was definitely a win/win read for me. Not only did I get to bask in the glory of tried and true authors I can always count on to deliver a spellbinding story, but I'm thrilled to have new authors to add to my 'must read' arsenal.  
 
I will confess to finding nine novellas a bit daunting -- I usually prefer novella collections to be four stories or under -- but I wasn't about to miss some of my favourite authors' stories so I braved it out and am glad I did.
 
It wouldn't be practical to review each individual novella so I'll just give my overall impression. Think the Little House books for grownups. Gave me the same kind of thrill and fascination with a lovely dash of romance added in. I'm amazed anew at the backbone and courage of pioneer women and these stories are a lovely tribute to that heritage.
 
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Homestead Brides Collection please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday February 15 2015. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

Monday, July 7, 2014

Firewall

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MILLS, DIANN
FIREWALL

After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they’re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn’t who he appears to be.

Agent Grayson Hall’s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day’s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company?

With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties.

My Review:

An action-packed thriller of a read! The intense plot starts out with a bang and doesn't let up until the very last page. Mills measures her words to draw out the tension. I was on edge the whole time I was reading. Definitely not a book you can easily put down.

The romance is subtle but no less intense. Mills strips away the edginess from time to time when the hero and heroine are together. Sometimes it's just a sentence or two, sometimes a whole scene, but she gentles the tempo and gives the reader a glimpse into their lives. That change of pace made me savor every nuance of the scene because I knew the peaceful interlude wouldn't last for long.

Honestly, this book reads like a whole season of the television series 24! It has that kind of urgency to it along with those trademark twists and turns that drive the complicated plot towards a resounding climax.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Firewall please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 13 2014. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

My thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Survivor

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MILLS, DIANN
THE SURVIVOR


Is it her next bestseller . . . Or her last words? In The Chase, award-winning author DiAnn Mills introduced you to the world of Kariss Walker, the bestselling suspense author with a nose for trouble. In The Survivor, Kariss gets the chance to tell her most powerful story yet. But will it revitalize her writing career? Or bring it to a violent end?
Kariss meets Dr. Amy Garrett, who survived a brutal childhood attack in which the assailant was never found. Now Dr. Garrett wants her story written in a novel. Kariss wishes she could seek the advice of Special Agent Tigo Harris, but she broke off the relationship a few months prior and seeing him again would be too painful. She interviews Amy and conducts her own research, stepping unaware into danger.
Tigo misses Kariss and wants her back, but he understands why she broke off their relationship. Instead, he concentrates on solving a car bombing and bringing the killer to justice. As Kariss's new story attracts an onslaught of danger that she never expected, can Tigo save the woman he loves and find out who wants her dead for writing about an unsolved cold case?
 
My Review:
 
I have never wanted to throttle a heroine more! Kariss has a stubborn streak just bordering on the edge of arrogance! I wanted to shake her until her teeth rattled! I guess that means the author definitely engaged me. :-)
 
Mills has the uncanny ability to weave seemingly disparate threads into an amazingly rich tapestry.  I'm in awe over how she managed to skillfully blend two separate plots into a crescendo of a climax. You'll want x-ray eyes in order to get to the bottom of this stellar suspense in record time.
 
And  The Survivor is gritty and realistic in every way -- including throughout the inspirational thread. Mills tackles age old questions and struggles and doesn't shy away from showcasing the imperfections in a believer. 
 
An all round stunning suspense that will hold you hostage until you reach 'the end'.
 
Giveaway Opportunity:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Survivor, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday April 14 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Chase


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MILLS, DIANN
THE CHASE

To the FBI it's a cold case. To Kariss Walker it's a hot idea that could either reshape or ruin her writing career. And it's a burning mission to revisit an event she can never forget. Five years ago, an unidentified little girl was found starved to death in the woods behind a Houston apartment complex. A TV news anchor at the time, Kariss reported on the terrifying case. Today, as a New York Times bestselling author, Kariss intends to turn the unsolved mystery into a suspense novel. Enlisting the help of FBI Special Agent Tigo Harris, Kariss succeeds in getting the case reopened. But the search for the dead girl's missing mother yields a discovery that plunges the partners into a witch's brew of danger. The old crime lives on in more ways than either of them could ever imagine. Will Kariss's pursuit of her dream as a writer carry a deadly price tag? Drawing from a real-life cold case, bestselling novelist DiAnn Mills presents a taut collage of suspense, faith, and romance in The Chase.

My Review:

Liberally laced with gritty realism, The Chase, is definitely an edgy read. Mills has masterfully crafted a suspense that doesn't hold back, but she manages to write the grim side in such a way that she suggests without offending. A very clever accomplishment in a suspenseful read.

Loved the fascinating details of a successful author's life from Kariss's viewpoint. Her willingness to follow her writer's voice instead of the demands of her agent added an extra dimension to the plot.

The Chase is more suspense then romance though, which was a bit of a disappointment. It looks like Mills will continue on with the same characters for the rest of the series so I'll just have to patient, I guess. The ground work has been laid in this novel and it was fun to watch Kariss and Tigo eke out a friendship that will definitely lead to something more as the series progresses.

Giveaway Opportunity:

If you would like a chance to win The Chase, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Remember to put the title in the subject line so it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday April 29 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Under a Desert Sky

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MILLS, DIANN
UNDER A DESERT SKY

A race from danger...straight into the arms of love.

In 1936, socialite Eva Fortier witnesses her grandfather's murder and must flee New York to ensure her safety. Leaving behind a life of wealth, she seeks refuge in the secluded high desert area of Ghost Ranch, New Mexico.

Navajo doctor Tahoma Benally has his hands full caring for his people's medical needs. He certainly doesn't have time to fall in love. But when Tahoma's father asks him to help fulfill a vow he'd made to Eva's father. Tahoma has no choice but to oblige his father's request. In the process he finds himself drawn to the woman he's promised to protect.

With an elusive killer stalking Eva, and barriers of race and culture standing between her and Tahoma, does love stand a chance of blooming in the desert?

My Review:

Rich text and lush descriptions like the one below made Under a Desert Sky an unforgettable read for me.

Rather than hurl any more questions his way, I wrapped my frustration around the lantern's handle and vowed not to be in the dark about anything. Ever again.

Doesn't reading that cloak you in emotion and resolve? It's this kind of writing that makes this read an exceptional one. And what a different 'voice' Mills has compared to her other books. It's as if she bored right under Eva's skin so that her first-person account resonates with truth and passion.

Eva captivated me from the very first paragraph -- in fact this book has an amazing opening hook! I've never met a heroine who grew with such grace and wisdom. I enjoyed every minute I spent with her.

And Tahoma -- well, we all I know I'm not one to shirk from the tall, broody, protective type. :-) Again, though, Mills has dug deep and fleshes out his character with such care that I feel like he's a real person. And oh -- all that lovely, angsty romance! Mills doesn't give Eva and Tahoma an easy time of it, but that makes the read all the more rewarding.

The suspense is cleverly woven throughout the pages -- it crests and wanes and took this reader by surprise over and over again. And it doesn't ease up until the very last page.

Under a Desert Sky is definitely going on my keeper shelf and hopefully yours as well...

Giveaway Opportunity:


If you would like a chance to win a copy of Under a Desert Sky, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Please make sure that you add the title to the address line to make it easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday December 11. Open internationally. Good luck!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Attracted to Fire

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MILLS, DIANN

ATTRACTED TO FIRE

Special Agent Meghan Connors' dream of one day protecting the president of the United States is about to come true. Only one assignment stands in her way. After the vice president's rebellious daughter is threatened, Meghan is assigned to her protective detail on a secluded ranch in West Texas. Unfortunately, working with Special Agent in Charge Ash Zinders may be as tough as controlling her charge. Ash has a reputation for being critical and exacting, and he's also after the same promotion as Meghan. But when the threats escalate and security on the ranch is breached, it becomes clear this isn't the work of a single suspect-it's part of a sophisticated plan that reaches deeper and higher than anyone imagined. And only Ash and Meghan can put the pieces together before it's too late.

My Review:

Mills deftly combines romance, action, suspense and drama into a riveting read. The intricate details of this suspense build into a page-turning frenzy by the end. I particularly loved the slow-burn of the romance angle. Ash is just so anti-woman at the beginning and it was great fun to be inside his head as his preconceived notions slowly unravel. And Meghan is so cool and collected! It definitely provided a bit of comic relief in an otherwise angst-riddled plot. This is the kind of book you'll want to finish in a day because you just won't want to put it down!
 
Giveaway Opportunity:
 
First off, I apologize for posting my giveaways up late in the week. Computer and Internet problems at home and a frantic pace at work have effectively muzzled me this week!
 
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Attracted to Fire please post a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Make sure to put the book title in the subject line. This offer is open internationally. Draw will be held and the winner announced on Sunday October 30. Good luck!

Monday, March 14, 2011

The Fire in Ember


MILLS, DIANN
THE FIRE IN EMBER

Between one woman's life and one man's heart...a fire burns.

Bert believed returning a stolen horse was the right thing for her to do. But she never imagined ranch hands would mistake her as a horse thief, then sentence her to hang. She couldn't tell them the truth. Neither did she want to die.

Deputy John Timmons's middle name is responsibility. He's been caring for his mother and younger brothers on his ranch for five years. He thought he was saving a boy from a hanging -- his duty. But when he learns Bert is a girl, a whirlwind of emotions send his heart spinning.

Cattle rustlers have invaded the northern Colorado ranches, leaving murder in their wake. Bert is a suspect, especially when she refuses to give her real name or reveal what she's running from. John knows she's afraid of something, but what? He sees a sweet spirit , not a woman who's deceiving his family.

How can John arrest her when she's stolen his heart?

Twists, turns and unforgettable characters make this action-packed page-turner a historical romance with fire.

THIS BOOK STARTS OUT WITH A TENSE ACTION SCENE AND ENDS THE SAME WAY AND IS PACKED WITH SUSPENSE THROUGHOUT.

BERT'S STORY IS COMPELLING AND MILLS EXPERTLY FEEDS US PIECES OF HER PAST A BIT AT A TIME. HER REALITY IS A FAR CRY FROM THE WARM, LOVING FAMILY WHO TAKE HER IN. THE CONTRAST IS PAINFUL AT TIMES AS SHE STRUGGLES TO COME TO GRIPS WITH HER MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE PAST.

JOHN IS THE PERFECT RELUCTANT HERO. HE'S TOO SERIOUS, TOO CAUTIOUS, TOO SET IN HIS WAYS AT THE RIPE-OLD AGE OF TWENTY-THREE UNTIL BERT COMES INTO HIS LIFE AND SHAKES THINGS UP.

WITH ITS GREAT CHARACTER DYNAMICS AND A TIGHT AND TWISTY PLOT, THE FIRE IN EMBER MAKES FOR A CAPTIVATING READ.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Pursuit of Justice


MILLS, DIANN
PURSUIT OF JUSTICE

Special Agent Bella Jordan is assigned to investigate a series of murders in West Texas that are linked to the Spider Rock Treasure. Since she spent the first fifteen years of her life in this area, FBI authorities believe she can get the job done. What they don’t know is that one of their prime suspects—a man who’s been on their wanted list for years—is deeply connected to Bella’s past.

The other prime suspect is Carr Sullivan, the man who owns the ranch where the murders occurred. Carr was once one of the wealthiest businessmen in Dallas and has a shady past a mile long. But it appears he’s turned his life around. Can Bella trust him, or is he just trying to cover his tracks?

As Bella probes deeper into the case, threats on her own life convince her the killer is someone she knows. But it soon becomes clear he’s not working alone, and she’ll need to face the past she’s tried so desperately to forget in order to solve the case and prevent more murders.

IF YOU WERE TO LOOK FOR A DEFINITION OF 'PAGE-TURNING SUSPENSE' IN THE DICTICTIONARY, YOU WOULD SEE DIANN MILLS' PICTURE! READING PURSUIT OF JUSTICE WAS LIKE WATCHING AN EPISODE OF AN FBI DRAMA LIKE CRIMINAL MINDS OR WITHOUT A TRACE. MILLS EXPERTLY FEEDS CLUES AND BUILDS TENSION THAT CULMINATE IN A SHOCKWAVE OF SURPRISES. I WAS SLACK-JAWED BY THE END. BRILLIANTLY DONE. THIS DEFINITELY WON'T BE THE LAST MILLS BOOK I READ!