Monday, March 2, 2026

Witness to Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2320 - Nov 2025)

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.

 

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