Series:
Eagle Mountain: Unsolved Mysteries (Book 3)
When harassment turns to attempted murder…they must
reveal their secrets
The anonymous note is so disturbing that Mira Veronica
accidentally totals her car in Eagle Mountain's wilderness. First to respond is
search and rescue volunteer Carter Ames, an unabashed flirt and nonstop
charmer. But when Mira is forced to deal with a past she thought she'd left
behind, Carter becomes her strongest supporter. He's attracted to the pretty
teacher and determined to earn her trust. Before long, they're sharing a deeper
connection and long-held secrets -- secrets that a mysterious stranger is
determined to reveal. But underestimating Carter is a mistake, because he has
no intention of letting anything come between them. Not even a killer…
Good blend of suspense and romance. Mira came to Eagle
Mountain for a fresh start after a devastating revelation about her fiancé. She
teaches Spanish at local schools and to local law enforcement, first
responders, and others. She's settling in well until she receives a threatening
note referencing something from her past. She's so shaken by the note that she
crashes her car on a mountain road.
Carter is a guide with his family's wilderness business
and a member of Eagle Mountain's SAR. He also has the reputation of a charming
flirt. He's quite taken by Mira when he meets her, but when he's the first on
the scene of her accident and learns of her fears, his serious side comes to
the surface.
The suspense of the story was very good. The first puzzle
is who is sending the nosy, naggy, somewhat threatening letters to various
townspeople? Is it someone with too much time on their hands, or someone with a
darker agenda? The scarier mystery is the disappearance of an eleven-year-old
boy, an event that eerily resembles the one that brought Mira to Eagle
Mountain. The twists and turns of the investigation kept me hooked, with a
nail-biter of a conclusion. Several viable suspects kept me guessing. The twist
took me by surprise as I did not expect the motive.
I enjoyed Mira and Carter's developing relationship.
Mira's wariness about getting involved with Carter was understandable. Trusting
her own judgment when it came to men wasn't easy. Fortunately, Carter had the
patience and understanding to be open with her. Meanwhile, there was more to
Carter than the charming flirt that most people saw. Several terrific scenes
show his ability to connect with people who are scared or hurting. He doesn't
see himself as anything special, but Mira sees it quickly. I loved seeing how
they support each other. I loved the ending and look forward to seeing more of
them in later books.
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