Always Look Twice
Published October 1st 2019 by Revell
Justice lies just on the other side of fear
At the advice of her therapist, Harper Reynolds has traded her job as a crime scene photographer for a more peaceful life taking photographs of the natural world. But her hopes for a life surrounded by the serenity of the outdoors are dashed when she inadvertently captures a murder being committed. She flees the scene in fear--and loses the camera.
Former Green Beret Heath McKade, a reserve deputy in an understaffed county, has been called in to protect Harper, a childhood friend he is surprised to see back in the area. When Harper learns that the sheriff's department can't find any evidence of the murder she witnessed, she is determined to do what she can to see that justice is done. What neither Harper nor Heath could know is how many explosive secrets from the past will be exposed--or how deeply they will fall for each other.
Former Green Beret Heath McKade, a reserve deputy in an understaffed county, has been called in to protect Harper, a childhood friend he is surprised to see back in the area. When Harper learns that the sheriff's department can't find any evidence of the murder she witnessed, she is determined to do what she can to see that justice is done. What neither Harper nor Heath could know is how many explosive secrets from the past will be exposed--or how deeply they will fall for each other.
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My Thoughts:
Wow!!!
What an amazing book from Elizabeth Goddard in her Uncommon Justice series!
Goddard is a favorite author of mine, in fact I reread a lot of her books because I have enjoyed them so much. She has a talent for weaving words together that bring the plot, setting, and characters to life for me.
This is the second book in this series, but for me it's an easy stand alone story. Yes, there is a common thread, but it's not necessary to read the first book. I do encourage everyone to read the first book to get a full impact of the series, but it's not necessary to have read the first one to enjoy this one.
In this book we meet Harper Reynolds and Heath McKade.
Harper has had a troubled life and has taken a leave from her job as a crime scene photographer to deal with all the trauma she has seen. She and her sister have been traveling and visiting national parks. She has witnessed the after effects of crime, but the one the has hung on for years was the murder of her father when she was a child.
Heath owns and runs Emerald M Guest Ranch in Grayback, Wyoming. He has his own ghosts. He's a former Green Beret with his own troubled childhood. He has returned to own childhood home to make it into something more than what he remembered.
Memories linger.
Both characters are strong and complex. Harper once described herself as a survivor. She shows her strength of character as she seeks justice for a woman who no longer has a voice. Unfortunately that puts her in the crosshairs of a murderer and danger is all around her.
Heath is a protector, but lately he feels anything but. It seems like every time he tries to help something goes wrong, but this time there's more on the line. He sees a woman in distress, but this isn't just any woman. She's a woman from his past.
I loved this book, in fact it may be my favorite from this author. It is a fast paced story packed with explosive suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages. The setting comes to life through the vivid descriptions and obvious research of the area. This books has elements of suspense, mystery, a touch of romance, and faith.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves suspense. For me this was a one setting read, meaning when I started reading I just couldn't put it down.
**I received this book from the author via the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
