"So I had to let it go. It wasn't easy. It was definitely a daily thing and sometimes an hourly thing, but eventually, it got easier. And then one day I realized that I had truly release the hate and he had no more power over me." - Haley Callaghan
Description:
Elite Guardians bodyguard Haley Callaghan may be in South Carolina, but when a photo leads investigators in West Ireland to open a twenty-five-year-old cold case, her life is suddenly in danger. Haley knows how to take care of herself; after all, she's made a career out of taking care of others. But after an uncomfortably close call, Detective Steven Rothwell takes it upon himself to stay with her--and the young client she has taken under her wing. A protector at heart, he's not about to let Haley fight this battle alone.
In a sweeping plot that takes them into long-buried memories--and the depths of the heart--Haley and Steven will have to solve the mystery of Haley's past while dodging bullets, bombs, and bad guys who just won't quit
In a sweeping plot that takes them into long-buried memories--and the depths of the heart--Haley and Steven will have to solve the mystery of Haley's past while dodging bullets, bombs, and bad guys who just won't quit
About the Author:
Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of the Women of Justice series, the Deadly Reunions series, and the Hidden Identity series, as well as Always Watching, Without Warning, and Moving Target in the Elite Guardians series. She is the winner of two ACFW Carol Awards, the Selah Award, and the Inspirational Readers' Choice Award. She has a master's degree in education from Converse College and lives in South Carolina. Learn more at www.lynetteeason.com.
My Review: 4.5 stars
Chasing Secrets is the fourth book in the “Elite Guardians” series and one I have been anxiously awaiting since meeting Haley in the very first book! I can very happily say that I was not disappointed in the least! I was drawn in from the first page and hated to put it down - I just had to know what would happen next!
As always, Ms. Eason kept me on the edge of my seat from cover to cover and begging the clock for just “a few more minutes” of reading time. I love her writing style, how her words breathe life into characters and their story, making them seem real and like dear friends by the time the final page is turned. I never want her books to end, despite dying to know if I’m right about “whodunit.” I loved the suspense that kept ratcheting higher and higher, causing me to race toward the ending, regardless of my intention to savor this last book in the series. My only “negative” comment is that I found the first few chapters a bit discombobulating, as things happened very quickly and were spread across multiple view points that seemed disconnected. It smoothed out once I caught up and figured out what was going on, but the time line tripped me up a bit, at first.
Of course, I loved the characters, too! I so enjoy how every book in this series stays connected with the same characters. The ladies from the Elite Guardians and their significant others continue to step in and out of each others lives, offering friendship and help along the way. So though this is Haley Callaghan’s story (at last!), I was also kept up to date on the couples from the previous books, as well. And I so adored Haley’s character! She is strong and bold, with a killer Irish accent, and a heart that pours into others. I loved her compassion and desire to reach out to the hurting around her, even when her efforts were rebuffed. She isn’t perfect, but her heart shines on these pages.
Steven Rothwell is one of those heroes that makes me smile - from his rapport with Quinn (from Moving Target [click the title to read my review]) to his desire to care for Haley, to his strength under pressure. He is determined to watch over Haley and anyone around her, while she focuses on caring for others and tries to figure out her past. I loved his support of her, being her sounding board and anchor in a world whirling out of their control. He is driven and stubborn, struggling to accept events in his life, and holding on to bitterness from his past. I appreciated the conversations between Steven and Haley, some revolving around forgiveness and the pain of the past. I saved several quotes from those pages, needing the reminders they held.
Overall, I very much enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense!
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