This has a gripping plot and not too graphic ( )

This has a gripping plot and not too graphic ( )

One thing you can count on this series is its non-stop action. We're back in Maverick County this time for Marshal Harlan McKinney story.

The on going story arc of who helped kill the man that ran the group home of foster kids continues on. Harlan and Caitlyn Barnes were both in the home and were "together" when the murder happened. Afterwards when Harlan and his adopted brothers went to live with Marshall Kirby, Caitlyn was sent to another foster home and they lost touch. Caitlyn isnt well liked by the brothers now as she grew up to become a investigative journalist that has done pieces suggesting that Kirby or one of the boys may have had a hand in the murder.

After getting threatening letters and finding out that two girls they were also in the home with have either been murdered or missing she decides to break into Harlan's house to prove he is the one sending the threats.

Once Harlan convinces her he isnt the one doing it the action and attempts on there lives start. The mystery of what is really going on and who is behind is all wrapped up in a intricate plot. As with the previous books you are guessing right up to the end on who the real bad buy is - cause Ms Fossen loves to throw more than on bad guy in her books :)

Cant wait for the next brother/marshall's story and to get more clues as to what really went on all those years ago. ( )

In Fossen’s romantic suspense novel, Caitlyn Barnes shows up at Texas marshal Harlan McKinney’s house determined to find the evidence to prove he had set her up following death threats she had received. But this is just the beginning because before long they are both on the run from the law. To survive the growing web of escalating violence they’ve been sucked into, they must trust each other and survive their past so they can find a future.

A fast-paced addition to The Marshals of Maverick County series. ( )

Very good book with lots of action going on. Caitlyn and Harlan had known each other as teenagers at the children's home. Now she's running scared. She has been receiving death threats that lead her back to Harlan. When she shows up at his house looking for answers they are both attacked and kidnapped and barely escaped with their lives. They find out they are suspects in a murder and go on the run as they look for answers. As they are cleared of that suspicion other attacks happen that appear to lead back to the unsolved murder of the director of the children's home, but also could have a connection to a stalker in Caitlyn's past. Besides fighting for her life, Caitlyn is also fighting her attraction to Harlan. She has never forgotten him and the intensity of these days is just ramping up her feelings.

Meanwhile Harlan was surprised at Caitlyn's reappearance in his life. He hadn't heard anything from her except for one less than flattering news story she wrote on the marshal's service since they were teens. As they try to stay ahead of the killer he finds himself frequently distracted by the chemistry between the two of them. I really liked his protectiveness toward Caitlyn even when he wasn't sure he could trust her. As the attacks escalate he is more determined to keep her safe and see where their attraction takes them.

The action and intrigue were very good. There was plenty of action to keep the characters on their toes. The mystery of who was behind it all was pretty convoluted. Sometimes I was sure who it was and other times I began to doubt. The way it ended up was pretty intense. I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the series. ( )