Series: Colton 911 (Book 2)Coltons (Book 93)
From detective to daddy?
An ex-cop guards a vulnerable family
After an injury, Detective Forrest Colton is forced into
early retirement. But Forrest isn't the type to sit still, so he volunteers to
protect alluring single mom Rae Lemmon, whose life is threatened after a dead
body is discovered on her property. When Forrest finds a note threatening Rae's
infant son, his senses go on high alert. He needs to save this family even if
it means his own “permanent” retirement.
Good book, second in the series. The tension continues to
build as this book opens with the discovery of yet another body. The Whisperwood
PD is already stretched thin because of the discovery of the first body, plus
the hurricane recovery. Forrest agrees to help with the investigation as he's
currently at loose ends thanks to the injury that forced his early retirement
from the Austin PD. With years of experience, both as a detective and working
cold cases, he is determined to bring the killer to justice. When a third body
turns up at the home of single mother Rae, and she and her child are
threatened, Forrest's protective instincts kick into high gear.
I liked both Rae and Forrest. Both have been hurt by
those they loved, making them wary of trusting their hearts to anyone, but from
the moment they met, there was a connection between them. Forrest suffers from
some insecurity, thanks to his injury and being let down by the one who should
have stood by him. He tries to keep Rae at a distance, believing that she
pities him. At the same time, Rae has been let down by the men in her life so
many times that she isn't looking for anything long-term. Her son is the focus
of her life, and she stubbornly believes that she can handle anything on her
own.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between
Forrest and Rae. Their encounter at his brother's wedding was awkward as he
misunderstood her overtures, but he couldn't forget her. Though initially
somewhat suspicious of Rae once he discovered the body, it didn't take long for
his protective instincts to rise up. Rae clung to her independence until her
baby was in danger, then reached out to Forrest. I loved seeing them grow
closer and begin to trust each other. There were some adorable scenes of
Forrest and baby Connor - especially the late-night one with the diaper change.
The attraction between them also continued to build. But it took nearly losing
each other for them to realize how much they needed to be together. I liked the
ending and how Forrest showed Rae his vulnerability, and the difference her
belief in him made to his view of the future.
The suspense was terrific. Running through the series is
the investigation into the bodies that turn up around Whisperwood. It is Forrest's
job to investigate and track down the killer. His frustration is evident with
the lack of leads. I found the reaction of one victim's brother very
interesting. His anger seemed a little excessive and Forrest felt he was hiding
something about his sister. As the book went on I found myself developing a
suspect. It will be interesting to see if I am right about this person. At the
same time, Rae began receiving threats against her and Connor. When Forrest
stepped in to protect them, he also came under attack. The tension mounted with
each attack, especially as there were a few bits from the bad guy's point of
view. The final confrontation was a nail biter with an unexpected twist to it. I
can't wait to read the rest of the series.
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