Beguiled
by Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand
This book is labeled romantic suspense. It fits well into that category. In another review, I bemoaned the fact that particular book was more “tell” than “show.” Not so with this book.
I liked this book. There was snappy dialogue, with just the right amount of narration and description.
The first scene grabs you and puts you on scene very quickly. As layer by layer of mystery are unpacked, the romance grows. Rylee, a professional dog walker, seems to have a connection with a series of burglaries. But these burglaries aren’t ordinary. They’re being committed by a Robin Hood type burglar, who doesn’t steal the most valuable thing in the house – he usually just steals one particular thing, then donates it for charity to sell and give the money to the poor.
Logan is a reporter investigating the series of burglaries. The meeting between Logan and Rylee has a very large dog chasing Logan up a monument in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, where the novel is set. The apparent opposites of Logan and Rylee begin to attract them to each other – whether they like it or not.
As the investigation and mysteries grow, so do the feelings between Logan and Rylee. What is Rylee’s connection? Who is the Robin Hood burglar and why is he only picking out one particular thing to steal? Who is stalking Rylee and why?
Then break-ins become more “violent” by nature. The early break-ins, in some cases, weren’t even detected for days. But the later ones have come with destruction as it obvious by the trashing of the place, there was a break-in.
The romance between Logan and Rylee evolves. There are still ups and downs, as in any relationship, including trust and truth issues.
This book is labeled romantic suspense. It fits well into that category. In another review, I bemoaned the fact that particular book was more “tell” than “show.” Not so with this book.
I liked this book. There was snappy dialogue, with just the right amount of narration and description.
The first scene grabs you and puts you on scene very quickly. As layer by layer of mystery are unpacked, the romance grows. Rylee, a professional dog walker, seems to have a connection with a series of burglaries. But these burglaries aren’t ordinary. They’re being committed by a Robin Hood type burglar, who doesn’t steal the most valuable thing in the house – he usually just steals one particular thing, then donates it for charity to sell and give the money to the poor.
Logan is a reporter investigating the series of burglaries. The meeting between Logan and Rylee has a very large dog chasing Logan up a monument in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, where the novel is set. The apparent opposites of Logan and Rylee begin to attract them to each other – whether they like it or not.
As the investigation and mysteries grow, so do the feelings between Logan and Rylee. What is Rylee’s connection? Who is the Robin Hood burglar and why is he only picking out one particular thing to steal? Who is stalking Rylee and why?
Then break-ins become more “violent” by nature. The early break-ins, in some cases, weren’t even detected for days. But the later ones have come with destruction as it obvious by the trashing of the place, there was a break-in.
The romance between Logan and Rylee evolves. There are still ups and downs, as in any relationship, including trust and truth issues.
There is some “blatant” Christianity in this book, for which I was grateful. Even though I liked this book, I would like to have seen more “blatant” Christianity in it. My feeling again, was that this is a “crossover” type book. But the writing style and the “show” of the novel encourage me to recommend this book anyway.
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