I liked this book. It had some good character development. It appears from other loyal readers of this author's that they really enjoy her books. Thus after reading this book, I do look forward to checking out some other books from this author.

I enjoyed the power of sisterly love between Sam and Suzy. They really had each other's back. Plus, they were engaging and easy to get to know. An abusive person reappears back into Sam's life. Yet, she does not "cower" but fights. Yet, the sisters are not the only characters in this story. There are about a half a dozen other characters. The author does a nice job of introducing them a little bit at a time so not to overwhelm the reader. The rest of the characters have important roles in the story as well like Sam and Suzy's grandma, who's actions in the past come back to haunt them.

While, I did like this book, I felt like the first half laid the foundation for the second half of the story. The second half is where the story really shined and picked up speed with intrigue. Despite, the first half being slower reading; overall the whole book did not take that long to read. ( )

No one messes with Sam’s sister, Suzy. I love Sam’s loyalty. She’s a “book nerd with a mouth” and Suzy’s the “socialite party girl.” She’s a quick talker, but with a short fuse. Fists fly almost as quickly as her words. But, she does listen when something rings right and Ms Townsend’s idea begins percolating in her mind. Using her ability to talk her way out of almost anything would make her a great litigator. She immediately went home and asked her dad if she could start watching L A Law.

Now she’s grown and buying her own home. One she has dreamt of owning for a very long time, The Halstead House. Only she changer the name to Lily Belle. It will be her office and her home.

No one knew the real reason she had quit her job and moved home. It was her and her friend , Resa’s, secret to bear. But secrets rarely stayed buried and she is not the only hiding things.

I love her Swisher smoking Nana. She’s a real hoot. All the ladies are strong and it’s no wonder they butt heads all the time.

Richard: Sam was his property, he owned her, and he will not let her go. How far will he go? Will it be life or death for one of them? He is a vile creature. No one is safe until they find a way to deal with him. He has no problem with beating, torture and murder.

Ashley Fontainne has a way with words and her stories go further and deeper than my thoughts. She fills Fatal Agreements with twist after twist and turn after turn. I had a feeling the house held some secrets…But, what? And who’s secrets are they?

Kip is just plain pathetic. Easily manipulated.

Bradford…I love this man. A retired cop. sometimes you have to stoop to the criminal’s level to get justice.

Secrets and sadness. So much sadness. so much happening to all the characters. I wonder who will be left standing and what shape they will be in.

The pace is picking up. It’s time to gather the forces and ready ourselves for the finish, because I have a feeling with Ashley Fontainnes’s ability to take a story and wring every what if, how about it situation you can think of and some you can’t are coming our way?

Where is he? What’s he doing right this second? As I sit here, I can picture him, getting into the moment, thinking…Is she being too lackadaisical? Too confident?

I know you too well Ashley. You can’t fool me. I know you have some delicious nuggets of goodness, or should I say badness, coming until the very last page is read.

“Mama bear’s on the hunt and she’s got back up and bullets.”

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Fatal Agreements by Ashley Fontainne.

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