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Book Blurb

Reclusive forensic artist Macy Sheridan agrees to work one final case she hopes will solve the mystery that's haunted her for years. The only things blocking her from achieving her goal are a perfect facial reconstruction and Detective Leigh Monroe, a woman who reminds her of the past and challenges her future.

Leigh Monroe has lost her lover, her livelihood, and her home, but she chooses to look on the bright side. What else could go wrong? Then she meets rude, solitary Macy Sheridan. But Leigh discovers that Macy's façade is a mask, yet as real and untouchable as the forensic reconstructions she so meticulously creates.

 

Book Review

Hilariously delightful encounters sparkle during the opening of this book and are peppered throughout. I wasn't prepared for, but not disappointed by, the many amusingly charming episodic engagements that occurred. They also wonderfully balanced the intrigue and the out-of-this-world unraveling of a fairly old missing person’s case. It was so astonishing that I had to re-read the book again as soon as possible. I truly enjoyed it the first time round, but my level of appreciation simply skyrocketed during the reread. I recommend this book for lovers of mystery and the passionate unfolding of an astounding romance between—very figuratively speaking—the “devil and the deep blue sea”. Magnificent!

Macy Sheridan is a remarkably talented woman who has lived beneath a cloud of such pain and guilt as to appear locked in a depressive state. Her whole world collapsed a little more than sixteen years ago and she has built and rebuilt her walls to stay hidden, alone, and in mourning. However, her sharp wit along with an all-encompassing professionalism and finely ingrained artistic soul allows her humanity and sensuous nature to reblossom. Macy scared me a bit, but I really came to adore her. Fantastic!

Leigh Monroe is a felicitously engaging woman with her police chums and cohorts, her younger sister, or her best friend. I was somewhat amazed to learn of her tough younger years and her near total estrangement from her mother. In part since she is so openly friendly, helpful, and upbeat. Even if her partner raises his eyes heavenward at her panoply of self-help bullshit as he calls it, he seems to do so in loving fashion. As stimulating as police detectives are for me, I still could put Leigh at the head of the class for her style, humor, and devotion. Splendid!

I think I might read this again for a third time to uncover even more priceless, provocative, and precious moments. I truly admire books that have such depth that you can mine them over and over again with wonderment and gratification. Plus, there are two mysteries to unravel. I was practically on Cloud Nine! This is a super and sumptuous feast for the heart, mind, and spirit. Fantabulous!

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novel, 264 pages/82800 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	01-August-2014
Price	$9.99 ebook, $16.95 paperback, $19.99 bundle
Buy Link	http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/9781626391222e.html