Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Six months into a relationship, things have heated up between political blogger Sam Flynn and FBI Special Agent Nathan Walker. Though Sam is happy with Nathan and proud of his own sobriety, he’s anxious about what their future holds. Things are heating up in Stonebridge, Connecticut, as a series of deadly fires puts the community on edge and eventually threatens Sam’s comatose brother. As Halloween approaches, fears rise that the arsonist will strike again.When Sam encounters the main suspect, seventeen-year-old orphan Damon Blake, he’s not sure what to do. Obstruction might land him in jail, but he is increasingly skeptical of Damon’s guilt. He takes matters into his own hands and investigates, but doing so means keeping Damon’s whereabouts a secret from Nathan and the police. Meanwhile, Nathan wonders what Sam is hiding and grapples with insecurities of his own. Sam wants to confide in Nathan, and Nathan wants to trust Sam, but they discover that negotiating new love can be as dangerous as solving crime.
I really enjoyed this second book in the Stonebridge Mystery trilogy. This story was equal parts romance and equal parts mystery. Sam gets himself involved in another case and this time he puts Nathan in to a tough spot with his job. I think these two are a great couple and I like how they communicate and work with each other. They’re not perfect but they’re also not full of angst and made up drama. The characters come across as everyday guys who love each other and are doing the best they can. I thought the mystery in this one was good. I also really liked the side characters and their roles in the story. I can’t wait to read the last book and see how things end up for Sam and Nathan.
Cover by Maria Fanning. I liked this cover and feel it is a good representation of the story.
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ebook, 204 pages
Published September 14th 2015 by Dreamspinner Press LLC
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 