A so-so read from Sharon Sala. Don't get me wrong. It was a decent book but it felt a little hurried. And like the other 2 books in this trilogy, it totally missed the boat as a romance. That might not be such a big deal except that this is sold in the romance section of the bookstore. Plus generally I expect SS books to be romances. It had great potential in that area as Bud had loved Holly for years and had waited a long time for her to grow up. However, they told each other they loved each other over the phone barely halfway through the book. No romantic tension at all really.

The mystery was okay but since all the crimes happened in the past there was no real sense of urgency. It was interesting but not riveting. The heroine was strong for the most part and the hero in this one had a bigger part than the hero in the second book of the trilogy which was nice. Bud was a strong man who was totally there for Holly and supported and protected her.

The setting of St. Louis was nice. Good description of places etc.

Not my favorite by this author. But I'm looking forward to her next one, hoping the romance that I know Ms. Sala can do so well will be back in full force. ( )

The ending of the romantic suspense was okay but so many things were unrealistic such as the heroine suppressing love for years, seeking out a serial killer on her own and why didn't someone contact police 20 years ago for something this serious. Holly learns her real father is serial killer and goes looking for him then Bud follows her.
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What a thrilling culmination to an exciting series!! I loved the way the stories were connected and this one really amped things up!!

Holly is really sweet and I loved her spunk. I did wish she stepped up sooner about her feelings but in the end I loved her and Bud!

I was not bothered by the age difference because really 14 years is nothing these days. I felt it was handled very nicely. I loved it when her took charge of his feelings and made his move! They are such a sweet couple.

Oh my, Ms Sala really took the steam factor up a notch this time!! There were a couple steamy scenes that I would definitely put in the erotic category!! I love a good bathroom scene!! Yum!!

The story was again beautifully paced and dynamic. I always know I am going to get a great story from this author and especially love her trilogies. They are wonderfully crafted and the ways they connect are delightful.

I listened to the audiobook and loved Eileen Stevens characterizations. She did a great job of bringing the story to life and depicting emotions.

Kudos on another fabulous trilogy! Can't wait to read or listen to more! ( )

Good book. Third of three. Typical Sharon Sala/Dinah McCall fare. Fast paced. The story is a little convoluted and unbelievable; but doesn't detract from the book. ( )

Holly's father confesses on his deathbed that his daughters aren't really his, they were given to him by their families through a series of events to protect them. Now Holly finds that her mother was convinced that her father was the serial killer known as the Hunter and Holly finds herself wanting to know more about him and her past.

Her search takes her away from home and leads her into danger, danger Bud Tate, the ranch foreman where she grew up, who has always loved her, feels a need to help. This will not be an easy quest but it has to be done.

It's an okay story, no real urge to read the others in the series, fairly predictable but not bad. ( )