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When trusting the wrong person can be deadly.
From Romantic Suspense BEST-SELLING and AWARD-WINNING Author • What happens when a former FBI analyst quits her job to become a PI and ends up partnering with the man who left her fourteen years earlier? In Sheila Kell’s riveting novel of secrets, deceit, and romance, two people rush to find a killer while reckoning with their growing attraction.
Cassie McKay was tired of being passed over as a FBI field agent. She quits her job as a FBI analyst, moved back home with her mother, and takes a job as a PI. Only she hadn’t expected her partner to be the one man who’d left her years before.
Jack “JD” Walker had done a lot wrong in his life, but he hadn’t killed the mother of his child as the police believed, nor had he expected the only women he’d ever loved to come to his rescue. The two work diligently to prove JD’s innocence while someone is determined to make JD pay.
Deadly Betrayal is the first book in the Coastal Investigations series. If you enjoy a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat read, you’ll love this installment of Sheila Kell’s new romantic suspense series.
Read an Excerpt
“Well, it’s late. I’m going to get some sleep,” Cassie said.
Sleep? What? He planned to seduce her, and here she was kicking him out before he even had the chance. So, he did the only thing he could. He stood and strode toward his room. “Goodnight, my sweet Cassie.” He left the double doors separating their rooms open.
He listened to her shower, wishing he could jump in there with her and soap her body down. Thoughts whizzed through JD’s head as he clenched his eyes shut: 60.2 average passes per game, 328.2 average passing yards, second in the season, twelve weeks in. 52.9 average—he looked down. His erection still hadn’t subsided.
When she climbed into bed, he couldn’t take it anymore. He walked to the door separating their rooms and asked, “Are you coming to my bed, or am I coming to yours?”
Review: Cassie had quit the FBI and was looking for a fresh start back in her hometown, living with her mother again. The story kicked off to a slow start with its narrative practically coming out like maple syrup. A good amount of time was spent on Cassie rolling out of bed, eating breakfast, and stating over and over that she wouldn’t be working for Gus at his P.I. agency. Then it quickly picks up when she runs into HIM again. The man she hasn’t seen in 17 years and the one she’d swore she’d marry someday. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the pleasant reunion since JD’s first reaction was pure hate for Cassie. But why? What could’ve happened to cause JD to hate her so much?
JD was already pretty riled since his ex stole his son from him five years ago.
Some of the Southern Cajun dialogue was a little hard to read and understand. Like Southern living, the storyline was very slow to move. We finally seem to get somewhere when JD gets approached by the police regarding his ex’s murder. Was JD their prime suspect? It would appear so. Now, JD had to work with Cassie to help clear his name, find a killer, and get his son back.
This was an interesting case. There were some dry areas where the legalities were concerned. Also, newbie Cassie trying to get the hang of things slowed things down as well. All this made the investigation mildly amusing. I would’ve liked it better with more excitement and heat.
A fairly nice read, but it was much too tempered for my taste.
Rating:
3 stars
About the Author:
As a Southern girl who traveled the world with the United States Air Force, she remembers all the embarrassing moments of her fellow veterans to include in her books and laughs every time she does it. Having left behind her days as a College President, she can usually be found nestled in the Mississippi woods, where she lives with her cats and all the strays that magically find her front door. When she isn’t writing, you can find Sheila with her nose in a good book, dealing with the woodland critters who enjoy her back patio, or wishing she had a genie to do her bidding.
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