Missing in Texas ~ Review

Missing in Texas

Lone Star Defenders #2

By Virginia Vaughan

Twelve years ago, Dawn went missing in Mercy, Texas. FBI Agent Christy Williams is determined to crack her college roommate's cold case, and she finally feels qualified to attempt to do so. She knows who committed the crime, she just needs to prove it. There is just the issue of evidence, and Deputy Mike Tyner, who believes his cousin is innocent. 

But Christy refuses to let Mike's belief color her investigation. Now Mike has to hope that she won't make the evidence fit her preconceived conclusions. With more than a decade standing between them and the crime, finding new evidence won't be easy.

 

But her official investigation has rattled something when she starts getting threats. Can Mike and Christy get the answers they seek before their investigation gets shut down by a killer who will do anything to get away with murder?

Christy is convinced that Mike can't be objective, which is a bit laughable in a kettle calling the pot black sort of way, as she comes in convinced of who did it. But overall, this is a good story. Both Mike and Christy are driven by the guilt they feel over the incident, which is a motivating factor in their drive to solve this case. 

There are some moments of suspense as the killer moves in. But nothing over the top. The romance is clean, and this isn't a book that has any cringeworthy moments. There are some faith moments that will resonate with readers as the danger becomes all too real for Christy and Mike.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Can she crack a decade-old cold case

before the murderer silences her?

The moment FBI agent Christy Williams arrives in Mercy, Texas, determined to solve her friend’s disappearance twelve years ago, she becomes a killer’s number one target. Ignoring the threats on her life, she partners with Deputy Mike Tyner, the cousin of one of the chief suspects…and the last person to see her friend alive. As they work to investigate this cold case together, it becomes clear someone will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden. With time running out, can Mike keep Christy alive long enough to find justice for her friend…before a murderer strikes again?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Lone Star Defenders

Book 1: Dangerous Christmas Investigation
Book 2: Missing in Texas

Daylily ~ Review

Daylily: A Snow White Retelling

A Garden of Fairy Tales

By Madeline Kersberger

Daylily is the princess of Blumen who spends much of her time among the castle's gardens. She has skills with a needle and has her looks to recommend her. But she knows she has little to offer besides her beauty, and her stepmother has decided the best way she can serve her country is by marrying as soon as possible. The first potential suitor is tolerable and, with time, could prove to be something more.

When tragedy strikes and Lily is forced to flee, she is forced to become someone with more substance. She must find a strength she never knew she possessed to survive and reclaim her rightful place. With a small contingent of loyal servants and soldiers willing to protect and give their lives for her, she must fight for what is hers.

I really enjoyed the first release in the Garden of Fairy Tales collection, which retold Snow White. The writing was engaging, and the characters came to life throughout. I recommend this book for tweens/teens and up. Overall, this is a clean read with some violence because battles are never friendly. I loved seeing Lily's growth and would love to step into this world again if given the opportunity. 

About the Book:

Amid tragedy and betrayal, will Daylily find her true worth?

Daylily, the undeniably beautiful princess of Blumen, is unprepared when her family is betrayed. Finding herself thrust into a role she never expected to take, Lily must dig beyond the beauty she was taught to treasure and find the strength to meet the challenges she faces.