Series:
The Law in Lubbock County (Book 2)
She may have broken his heart
But her memory loss has made her the target of a killer.
Fleeing the hospital -- and a deadly threat -- Delaney
Archer runs to Cash Mercer, the one man she trusts. Except the Clay Ridge
sheriff and rancher hasn't seen the public defender in a year, not since
Delaney ended their engagement. Someone has tampered with her memory, and they
won't rest until Delaney's dead. Can the Texas lawman shield her from a
desperate killer…and the explosive truth?
Good book that kept me turning the pages. The story opens
as Delaney, who has escaped the hospital, drives toward the only person she
believes can help her - her fiancé, Cash Mercer. She's terrified that someone
is following her. Cash is stunned to see her, since she broke their engagement
a year earlier. He recognizes that something is wrong and puts her to bed. Though
she's regained her memory by morning (after some awkward moments), she is still
convinced that someone wants her dead.
Cash is wary of Delaney and her story. She broke his
heart when she left and doesn't intend to risk it again, but he can't help
feeling protective of her. He'll do his best to keep her safe but keep his heart
guarded while he does so.
The suspense was great and kept me hooked from start to
finish. I could feel Delaney's fear from the first page, and her relief when
she reached Cash. Cash can tell that she believes she is in danger, while
others tell him it is all in her mind. But it isn't long before the threats to
her life become obvious. Then it's a matter of figuring out who it is. There
are several suspects, from the escaped murderer who blames her for his
conviction to her own father, who disapproves of Delaney's relationship with
Cash. The author excels at making each suspect look like the guilty one with
logical motivations and ease of opportunity. I was on the edge of my seat as
the attacks increased in intensity the closer Delaney and Cash came to finding
out who it was. The final confrontation was a nail-biter as the three top
suspects converged on Cash's ranch. Several twists occurred before the real bad
guy was figured out and the threat stopped.
I enjoyed seeing the rekindling of Delaney and Cash's
relationship. Cash's wariness was understandable but resisting the sparks
between them was impossible. Delaney had had her reasons for breaking their
engagement and still feels guilty about how she hurt him. She still loves him
but staying away is the only way to keep him safe. I ached a bit for Delaney
because everyone keeps warning Cash against her. The more time they spend
together, the harder Cash fights his feelings but it is a losing battle. There
are obstacles to overcome, such as their fathers' feud, but this time love has
a better chance of winning if they can stay alive long enough. I loved the
ending and seeing love win.
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