Publication Date: May 21st 2019 by HQN Books
Pages: 384
Source: Publisher
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About the book:
He may get a second chance at his one true love—if someone doesn’t kill her first
When Garrett Sterling leaves for a horseback ride through his family’s sprawling Montana property, he’s expecting a relaxing break from the construction at the Sterling guest ranch. What he gets is something far more sinister. It all happened so fast that it’s hard for Garrett to sort out the facts. But two things are certain: someone is dead and the killer knows there was a witness.
When a woman from his past emerges as a key piece of the investigation, Garrett is determined to uncover what really happened that day, how she’s involved—and why everything she’s ever told him is a lie.
My Thoughts:
Luck of the Draw
started off with a bang when Garrett Sterling, on a ride around his ranch, witnesses
a fatal crime, too far away to do much about it.
Little does he know that this will put him into the path of
the woman who left without a word, breaking his heart two years prior. He’s never been able to get over Joselyn and
seeing her again is a punch to the gut, but she’s in trouble and even though he
doesn’t quite trust her Garrett wants answers.
After that explosive start Luck of the Draw had a bit of a lull before it picked up again, with
some back and forth mulling on Garrett’s part, inner thoughts on whether he
should trust Joselyn again, and lectures by the sheriff about the same
thing. After a few things were revealed
the story picked up again with Garrett, Joselyn, and the sheriff trying to get
to the bottom of the mysteries behind the attempts on Joselyn’s life. I was eager
to find out as well. Garrett and Joselyn’s
pursuit of the truth isn’t free of danger, and they try to stay one step ahead
while staying alive.
Luck of the Draw was
an entertaining combination of mystery, suspense and romance. This is the second
book in the Sterling’s Montana series, but it’s not necessary to read the first
book to enjoy this story. While Garrett
and Joselyn’s story was wrapped up, there’s a burgeoning romance between the
sheriff and the Sterling’s long time housekeeper, Dorothea, and the ending
events with the sheriff is a mystery that I think will continue in the next book.
3.5 Suns
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Hmm, so the excitement bookends a slow middle. Good to know. I'll try her books at some point.
ReplyDeleteCowboy! Ha, all I need
ReplyDeleteI don't read many suspense type romances, but I am filing this one away for my 50 states challenge. I am always looking for books set in "the middle".
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the second chance at romance trope! I'm glad this story picked back up after the initial lull. The mystery, suspense, romance, and continued danger sounds like it would make this a story that I would enjoy. Great Review Rachel!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
Ooh! I love mystery and romance combined! I'll have to check this one!
ReplyDeleteGenesis @ Whispering Chapters
This does sound like it was a fun read, definitely good for a long weekend or the summer months!
ReplyDeleteI’ve read very few cowboy romances but I’m all about a good second-chance romance. Glad you shared this one, Rachel!
ReplyDeleteI do love cowboys.
ReplyDeleteI love B.J. Daniels books! Thank you
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