The One Who Walked Away by Karen Rose

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

A bounty hunter must outrun her past before it catches up to her in this pulse-pounding new standalone thriller 

Bounty hunter Elle Randolph takes on every case she can, in an effort to outrun herself. Three years ago, she was the only one who walked away from a car crash that killed her husband and two others. Although she was cleared of any wrongdoing, she is fueled by guilt and dedicated to solving other people’s problems. But her running is over when she’s identified as a person of interest in a murder investigation.

Detective Ronan Clarke, a single dad for fifteen years, has been laser-focused on raising his daughter and serving the people of Mendocino County, California. He’s got everything under control—until a bounty hunter enters his jurisdiction, keeping secrets and bringing murder to his quiet town. The hunter is definitely involved in his current case, but exactly how is his question. Could she be his killer? As he unravels her secrets, he becomes increasingly troubled by what he finds. While Elle is forced to reexamine every painful memory of the life she left behind, Ronan grows more and more sure of her innocence. But can he trust himself to uncover the truth amid their growing attraction?

my thoughts:

A romantic suspense murder mystery? Hmm...sounds like a lot, but it all falls into place perfectly in this captivating new novel by Karen Rose. The One Who Walked Away is a terrific story that will grab you right from the start and keep you turning pages to find out what happens next. I absolutely enjoyed getting caught up in Elle's and Ronan's investigation and witnessing their intense attraction. It was such a treat to settle down with characters that you actually want to get to know. Plus, I really enjoyed sleuthing along as I read this unputdownable story. What a treat!

I would happily recommend The One Who Walked Away by Karen Rose to her fans and to anyone looking for their next great read - you are going to love this one to bits! Make sure to check it out!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!

My Friday Five...

1. Finished Mothersick by Lottie Hazell and loved it to bits!

2. Continuing The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley, which my friend Meredith really enjoyed. 

3. Watched the first two episodes of The Shards and haven't decided if I'll continue to watch. I liked the book, but not sure I like the show.

4. I'm watching Paris is Always a Good Idea on Hallmark and find myself complaining about it, even though I love seeing Paris and Ireland. I'm just not liking Lacey's character, Chelsea. Also, why does Hallmark always try to age down actors when they should just let the actors play their age? I mean giving Lacey bangs to make her look like a grad student only makes her look older. Ridiculous! It's like that Christmas movie where Danica was portraying a 28 year old and she clearly looks her like a woman in her 40s. Seriously! Hallmark, what is wrong with being 40? 

5. I still have a cough, but am feeling loads better. Hopefully this flu is finally saying goodbye. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Happy reading!

Three Things...

1. Ice cream cake is my favorite type of birthday cake. Yum!

2. Mothersick by Lottie Hazell is turning out to be a favorite book. I am loving reading it and am taking my time with each chapter. The book will be released next year in January, but I am so grateful I was able to get my hands on an early copy. I am in love!

3. I ordered books for my birthday - hooray! 

Wishing you all a lovely rest of the week! Happy reading!

Monday Musings...

 This flu won't let me go. Ugh. So, I'm reading, or trying to. These are the two books:

I love the book covers and I love the writing. These two are turning out to be gems. 

And now, I am going to get a cuppa and see what I am up to doing today. 

Happy reading!

When She Was Ours: A Novel by Anna Nordberg

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

First off, I love this cover. Secondly, the title is a good one. And, third, the story was terrific. I loved it. 

So, what is When She Was Ours by Anna Nordberg about? Family. It's about loss, love, grief, memory, tradition, and relationships. It is beautifully written and I could not put it down for anything. I fell in deep with this one and truly enjoyed every second I spent with it. 

This story makes you feel everything and it will break your heart. It will also have you wondering about life, family, promises, and secrets. Overall, it will make you examine the choices we make and the ways in which they can alter our lives. 

I don't want to share much about this book, except that you should grab a copy and read it ASAP. When She Was Ours is a book you need to read for yourself in order to experience the fullness of it - you are going to fall in deep. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you are going to LOVE it to bits!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!