Series:
Colby Agency: The Next Generation (Book 4)
Just one look…shattered her life.
It was worse than the date from hell.
Teacher Leah Gerard waited hours for the man…until she
saw his bloody body being dragged away. Did she imagine it? The police believe
she did, as there's no body to corroborate her story.
Then Leah becomes their prime murder suspect. Determined
to find the truth, Leah hires ace investigator Owen Walker, who delves into
every possibility while protecting -- and captivating -- Leah. But when her
longtime roommate disappears, troubling questions and danger follow. Who wants
Leah charged with murder? And who wants her dead?
Good combination of mystery and romance. Leah is a grad
student who is too busy to date but gives in to her roommate's pressure to go
on a blind date with a friend. After arranging to meet at his restaurant, Leah waited
for him to show up. When she went looking for him, she saw what appeared to be
his dead body being dragged across the kitchen floor.
Terrified, she hid in the bathroom and called the police.
But when they arrive, there's no body, no blood, and no indication of foul
play. The police detective isn't just skeptical of her story; he considers her
his prime suspect in the man's disappearance.
Leah's life becomes more complicated when she notices a
strange car following her. She hires the Colby Agency to help clear her name.
Owen is practical and professional, the calm presence she needs in her life
right now. He listens to her story and believes her, determined to uncover the truth.
In the face of mounting evidence against her, Leah trusts Owen.
The suspense was intense, and ramped up when Leah's
roommate went missing too. The twists and turns as she and Owen investigate
raise more questions than answers. Just when they think they have a line on who
is behind it, something happens to throw doubt on their conclusions. It was
especially hard on Leah, as each attack on her credibility adds to her stress
and erodes her confidence. The final confrontation kept me turning the pages, anxious
to see the resolution—the complexity of the scheme made for an exciting story.
I enjoyed Leah and Owen's developing relationship. Their
connection develops quickly, thanks to Owen's calm demeanor and willingness to
believe Leah's story. Owen's protectiveness kicks in quickly, surprising him
with its intensity. He wants to keep her safe, but he also wants to get to know
her better. His sensitivity to her fears and frustrations made it easy for Leah
to fall for him. I liked the ending and seeing the potential happy future for
them.
