Liked this / so different than the first ( )

Loved this book. The action and suspense were nonstop right from the beginning and the relationship between Flint and Nina was great. As the book starts, Dead River is still under quarantine, the murderer is still on the loose, and the man who stole a priceless heirloom ring is also still missing. Flint has his hands full trying to keep peace in the town while searching for the fugitives. The only mental breaks he gets are when he stops at the diner for a meal and can indulge himself by being near Nina, who he's been attracted to since he came back to Dead River.

Nina and her diner are among the most popular in town. She's always cheerful, has a kind word for everyone, and looks out for her employees. She's also a very private person about her past. She's attracted to Flint, but because of issues in her past, won't allow herself to fall for a man in law enforcement. But when she witnesses a brutal murder, and her house is burned down as a warning, she has to accept Flint's protection.

Forced into each other's company, Flint and Nina really get to know each other over the next several weeks. I loved watching Nina's distrust start to dissolve as she learned more about Flint. Because of her experience seeing the dysfunctional relationship between her parents, she has resolved that she will never marry and have a family of her own, but her attraction to Flint is hard to resist. Staying with him gives her a taste of what could be, but she's still afraid to trust completely. I really liked seeing her doubts put to rest by a comment from a little boy. I also liked seeing her relationships with her friends. She is such a warm and loving person that I was really rooting for her and Flint to make a go of it. I loved her excitement over her Thanksgiving plans. The aftermath showed just how much other people loved her.

Having Nina live with him was a dream come true for Flint. His attraction to her has been a big part of him for a year, and this is his chance to get to know her. He also knows that he has to be extra vigilant, and not allow himself to be distracted. Before he came home to Dead River he had lost a witness he had been assigned to protect, and that failure haunts him. As he overcomes her initial coolness, Flint begins to dream of what it would be like to have Nina in his life permanently. I loved seeing how determined he was to take care of her, not just protect her. He was very attuned to her moods, and it was sweet to see him try to cheer her up on those rare occasions she was down. He was so ready to settle down with her, but overcoming her fears was going to be a real challenge.

The suspense of the story had me riveted throughout. Nina's witnessing of the murder and loss of her house to arson, started things out with a rush. Seeing Flint and his men working so hard to find him, and running into so many obstacles, had me wondering if they would ever catch a break. The hijacking of the school bus and confrontation with the murderer was intense, but had an unexpected twist to it. The issue of the virus is ongoing, and the stress is getting to everyone. The realism of people's actions and reactions was awesome, and made me feel as though this could really happen. I'm looking forward to the next book and seeing how it all turns out. ( )

4 STARS

This is a series that the stories are written by different authors continue the overall story arc. This one has a couple of plot lines going on. The major plot line is their is a virus in the small Wyoming town of Dead River that is killing people. The town is in quarantine. They can not get in or out of the area. They do not know why or how the virus is passed around or what will cure it.

The Colton's grandmother is one of the first to get the virus and she has been in a coma.

There was a jail break and a dangerous man Hank is on the loose.

Another man stole the Colton family heirloom ring and Colton's cousins money.

Her Colton Lawman is Flint and Nina's story. There has been a murder in town and Nina witnesses it. Now she is in danger.

Flint Colton is the Chief of police. The town is running scared. He has two criminals is searching for. He knows they can't get out of town.
He needs to find them before the quarantine is lifted. Flint moved back home for personal reason but also to help his brother to get well. He is single.

Nina owns the local café. Her business is way down but still has people to come in. She is happy and friendly to everyone but Flint. She never plans on marrying. The only man she has been attracted to is Flint.

This is has so much drama, suspense and danger. There are a few love scenes that I skipped over. It is a very busy plot. I keep hoping that some of the bigger plot lines will get closer to solving them. It draws you into the plot right off the bat. You can feel the tension in the characters and town.

I first thought this plot of a town quarantine was over the top. Then in the news is about ebola virus killing so many in Africa. And people are having hard time getting out. Made the plot more real. It would be scary to not know if your exposed.

I will keep reading this story line I want to know who survives, where the virus came from, do the bad guys get away or got. What is going to happen next to Dead River, WY.

I was given this ebook to read by Net Galley and Harlequin. In exchange I agreed to give honest review of Her Colton Lawman. ( )