Sometimes the truth is deadly.
Sgt. Claire Zerosky was driven to become a police officer after her cousin Lissa was murdered when they were teens. Years later, Claire learns everything she's been told about that night was a lie. Lissa's alive and in danger. When Claire begins digging for answers, she draws the attention of killers who will do anything to silence her.
Sgt. Ryder Howard has been secretly in love with Claire for years. His past has convinced him he's not worthy of her. In order to protect the woman he loves, he must risk his heart, and his life, to help her uncover the truth.
Short, sweet, fast-paced read. Sgt. Zerosky (Sgt. Zee) was one of my favorite secondary characters from the earlier LaMar Pond books. I was delighted to see her find her own happily ever after.
Claire became a police officer after her cousin's murder, driven to make a difference and maybe find the killer. Ten years later, Claire reels with shock when she receives a call from a woman claiming to be Lissa and that she's afraid for her life. A phone call to her uncle provides Claire with the stunning information that Lissa is alive. Determined to get answers, Claire stirs up trouble for herself and is nearly run off the road on the way to her uncle's home.
The intensity of that scene marks the beginning of a fast-paced series of events. Claire saves herself with some excellent driving, ending at the Waylon Grove police department. There she appeals to her friend Ryder for help. Claire and Ryder have been friends for several years and have developed deeper, though unspoken, feelings for each other. I loved watching Ryder jump in and be there to help Claire. I loved his protectiveness and his support, as well as his faith in Claire's abilities. The danger they experienced helped them each face risking their hearts. The ending was sweet, with a big surprise from Ryder to Claire.
The suspense kept me hooked from beginning to end. It quickly became evident that someone did not want Claire looking for answers to Lissa's non-death. The two attacks on Claire did not discourage her, and I enjoyed her tenacious determination. The clue that set Claire and Ryder on the right path to finding Lissa was unique and distinctive. The final confrontation had a twist I didn't see coming and made it even more startling. I loved the teamwork between Ryder and Claire that brought it to an end.
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