Nancy Kay

Lanie Delacor insists a man followed her from a roadside rest and tried to kill her. Unconvinced, PA State Trooper TJ McGraw has his hands full dealing with the sassy, green-eyed lady, but when two dead bodies turn up at that very same rest stop, TJ suspects Lanie unknowingly witnessed a double murder. As the case unfolds, sizzle between the determined trooper and the strong-willed lady escalates. He discovers she means more to him than a job assignment, yet Lanie is convinced she has nothing to offer TJ once the heat burns off — until a surprise message from the grave softens her heart and dictates whether they have a future together.

Deadly Encounter is Book 3 in the Deadly Triad series. As in the other books in this series, Nancy Kay has crafted a delicious mystery along with a great romance. Laine is fun and quirky. She has reasons why she believes she can’t get serious with TJ. TJ can’t decide if this is for real. Laine doesn’t quite fit into his life but he can’t keep his mind off her. I enjoyed watching them both try to figure out what is going on and where it’s headed.

The secondary characters, Cassi and her aunt, Ada, and TJ’s whole McGraw clan all add to the cohesive feeling of love and support that link all three stories in the series. It’s a tight group that Laine doesn’t feel she can fit into. TJ is going to have some work ahead of him. The mystery that begins in book 1 winds all the way to book 3. Okay, there is a bit of coincidence that ties the danger throughout the books but I really think it works in this series. It didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the three stories at all. I think you’ll enjoy “Deadly Reflection,” “Deadly Revenge,” and “Deadly Encounter.” I suggest you read them in order and get to know and love the McGraws.

~TRS for ARe Cafe… (mehr)