A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Cold Shot (Chesapeake Valor #1) - Dani Pettrey

Cold Shot is the first novel in the Chesapeake Valor series.

Griffin is making his rounds when he discovers a couple grave robbers.  Working at a Civil War site, he is shocked to find out the remains that have been uncovered aren’t from the 1860s, they’re much more recent.  Finley is the forensic anthropologist who has been working on the site and confirms Griffin’s suspicions.  They’re looking at a recent murder victim.

Identifying the body is the main priority, but someone is willing to kill to make sure that doesn’t happen.  A skilled sniper is involved and it quickly becomes clear that they’re all in danger.  Griffin is put back in touch with friends from his childhood, one of which he has some unresolved issues with.  Finley and Griffin are also fighting their own demons, making their mutual attraction complicated.

This story reminded me of the TV show Bones.  A forensic anthropologist and a former sniper teaming up to solve a murder, each trying to deny their own feelings.  I believe if you like Bones, you’ll love this book.  The story here is complicated, but not in a bad way.  You get to where you think you know what’s going on only to have the rug pulled out from under you with another unexpected twist.

Dani Pettrey is dangerous to read.  Picking up one of her books can lead to growing piles of undone laundry and kids scrounging for their own dinner.  I finished this book in two days, just because I couldn’t put it down until I knew what happened.  There’s some unresolved issues at the end of this book that will lead you to the next one, but you can read this alone and still have a complete story.  I can’t wait for the next one!  Great Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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