Series:
Eagle Mountain Search and Rescue (Book 2)
Can the search for a missing child
Lay the ghosts of their past to rest?
Haunted by tragedy, Search and Rescue volunteer Sheri
Stevens is determined to help find a missing child she saw moments before she
was taken. Erik Lester, lead detective on the case -- and Sheri's ex-husband --
is also dedicated to bringing the little girl home. As reigniting passion
forges an even deeper bond between Sheri and Erik, a cold trail suddenly turns
red-hot. Will history repeat itself or is this a second chance to vanquish the
ghosts of the past?
Terrific combination of second-chance romance and
emotional suspense. Sheri moved to Eagle Mountain to start over after the death
of her daughter and the end of her marriage. As a teacher, Eagle Mountain Search
and Rescue Team member, and avid competitive climber, keeping busy helps her
deal with her grief. As the book opens, she witnesses the kidnapping of a
little girl, though she doesn't know it at the time. While speaking with the
sheriff and the parents about what she saw, a Colorado Bureau of Investigation
detective appears, looking for the suspected kidnapper. Sheri is shocked to see
her ex-husband, Erik.
Erik is hot on the trail of an embezzler who jumped bail
to avoid his trial. He didn't expect to find his quarry involved in a
kidnapping. He's surprised when he arrives in Eagle Mountain and sees Sheri for
the first time in two years. He notices the changes in her immediately and is
just as drawn to her as he was when they were married.
This book hooked me from the first chapter with its
complicated suspense and second-chance romance. Because of the tragedy of
losing her daughter, Sheri is fully invested in helping to bring young Dawn
home. I loved watching her and Erik work together, combining her area knowledge
with his detective skills. As they spent time together, their worry about Dawn
helped them talk about and work through the issues that ended their marriage. I
liked how their rekindling attraction opened their eyes to the love they never
lost. However, there is still a little wariness on both their parts until a
dangerous situation reminds them that you never know how short your time together
might be.
The suspense of the story was outstanding. From the
moment Dawn disappeared, everyone was intent on finding her as soon as possible.
There were twists and turns, from the intentionally wrecked car to their
disappearance, leading law enforcement to believe the kidnapper wasn't working
alone. I could feel their frustration as time passed, and they still couldn't
find her. An unexpected development changed everything and quickly led Erik and
the others where they needed to be. The final confrontation was tense and
emotional, though in some unexpected ways. I loved how it made
Sheri and Erik realize the truth of their feelings and that they were ready to
try again.
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