A third generation romance reader and the first in her family to write professionally, C.J. published her first book in 2012. She lives in Maryland with her family. C.J. believes in first loves, second chances, and happily ever after.
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Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense (1 April 2016)
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A few inconsistencies for me with this 4th book in the series. Not anywhere in the previous 3 books is there an indication Annabelle Colton is "protected" by her brothers. I realize a different author is writing each book/family member, but there should be a conversation on who these characters are amongst the authors.
Annabelle Colton is a rookie police officer after being a park ranger. Her younger brother Sam (1st book) is a detective and she gives the impression Sam can make rules around the police station. Her other brother Trevor (who we haven't read about yet) is another over protective brother? I just didn't feel this in the earlier books so was hard to swallow in this one.
That being said, the attraction between Annabelle and Jesse Willard is instantaneous. Also highly inethical in a police investigation considering she is involved in the solving of the crime of the Alphabet Killer and the police have "proof" his sister IS the killer. Jesse hasn't seen his sister in years and doesn't want to believe she's a killer. Annabelle being the daughter of a serial killer can understand where his feelings come from.
Jesse likes her independent nature and wants to explore his attraction. They both tend to feel a need to protect the other. She also takes him with her when she's trying to find the person who blew up her house.
Not many more clues into the Alphabet Killer. We know Regina is disturbed and is the reason she is killing woman with long brown hair alphabetically, but there has to be a better explanation and a little more into her. If the series is really around catching this killer, more needs to be incorporated into the various stories and the authors need to be sure their individual characters stay true to how they were written. Sam feels different in every book.
This is the 4th book in this series. This is a series that I have read out of order. Each book is a standalone. The plot continues throughout each book, but each book also has its own plot also. The action, and suspense are excellent. The Coltons were all placed in different foster homes when their mom was murdered by their father. The father was a serial Killer. He has been behind bars for a long time now. Only one of the Coltons has went to visit the old man. He only went because it was his job as a detective. Now the old man is dying and wants to see each of his kids. He has created a sick game. Each month a different kid will visit, and he will give them 1 clue as to where he buried their mom. They want to find their mom and give her a proper funeral, and final resting place. There is also a alphabet serial killer , the Coltons who work at the Police department, the FBI, are trying to find and arrest.
Annabel has 4 over protective brothers. They did not want her going into law enforcement. She had to beg her chief to take her off of desk duty. She proves throughout this book that she is a good Policeman, and can handle her own. I loved the relationship that she and Jesse shared. Jesse was a Key person of interest. Jesse was sent to stake out his farm. His sister is the Alphabet killer. Jesse and Annabel made a good team protecting each other when the bullets started flying. The chemistry simmered between. There was something Sparking between the couple from the 1st time they met.
I don't understand why an outstanding author would interject sex in a story when it really doesn't impact the story. Neat characters and storyline. The book holds your attention.