When I found out Christy Barritt had a new romantic suspense book coming out set around Christmas time, I said yes please! This story is the second in the School of Hard Rocks mysteries. It can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading book one first. I have not read book one yet, but now wish I would have read that first as you continue to learn more about the characters backgrounds in this story. However, should you decide to read this one now since it is Christmas time I assure you will not be confused.

I liked the premise of the book as it seemed to be ripped right out of recent headlines. A very expensive violin goes missing when some movers hold the items hostage and demand a ransom of sorts to get them back. Camryn gets drawn in to help the family as they are benefactors of the school she teaches at. What begins is a fast paced adrenaline pumping story complete with mysteries to solve from Camryn's present and past.

In true Christy Barritt fashion, this book is full of page-turning suspense that kept me guessing until the end balanced with just the right amount of romance.

I was given a Beta copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. ( )