We’re back in Baltimore and this time the focus is on Thomas Thorne and Gwyn Weaver. You may recall that they are both Lucy Fitzpatrick’s partners in Sheidalin, the nightclub they jointly own. He’s a defense attorney and she’s the club manager. It’s been four years since the attacks on Lucy and Gwyn and Thorne is finally gathering up the courage to express his true feelings to Gwyn. Before that happens, she discovers him unconscious in his bed with another woman. The problem is the woman is dead and her blood is all over him. His last memory doesn’t include her at all.
As with most of the stories in this series, the answers aren’t made clear initially but this one is a bit different in that we get the villain’s point of view early on though not the identity. I love this approach as it keeps the mystery going but we don’t quite have all the information. Just about every earlier character from the previous books set in Baltimore have active roles here, which I really like as we get updates on what’s going on in their lives.
The person behind Thorne’s problems is beyond diabolical and the attacks are brutal. I just wanted the team to solve this thing but it wasn’t easy. Entanglements from Thorne’s childhood are a major factor so it got gnarly. The focus wasn’t entirely on Thorne as the prickly Gwyn got equal page time. I really liked getting to know her and her backstory. The romance didn’t take a backseat but the mystery certainly was what captivated me. Be prepared for the usual high body count as this wasn’t pretty. It’s a huge cast of characters with intriguing secondary storylines. Marguerite Gavin narrated this one and she delivered a fine performance, especially with so many to give distinctive voices. I continue to love listening to this series and being back here, no matter what city!
While this book can stand alone pretty well, the better experience is to read it in order. Also, there are spoilers from the earlier Baltimore book so if you plan to go back and start from the beginning, which I highly recommend, don’t begin here. Quite frankly, there are connections throughout the entire 21 books.
Book Info
- Release Date: October 2, 2018
- Series: Romantic Suspense #21; Baltimore #6
- Narrator: Marguerite Gavin
- Audio Length: 19 hours, 1 minute
- Publisher: Blackstone Audio
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Fantastic review!
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Thank you, Nicki!
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Sounds good. It has been some time since I read her book
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I’ve read them all in order and feel like I know all these people really well🥰
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I’ve heard great things about her books, and I need to read one. This one sounds fantastic. Great review, Jonetta!
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Thanks, Stephanie! Best to start near the beginning, though.
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You’re welcome! No worries, I will. 😉
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Great review! I loved this one because of knowing all the characters and getting more depth on Thorne and Gwen. But I’ve enjoyed all her books.
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Thank you, Anne! We have the benefit of having read all the books in order, too. I loved seeing all these past characters, which is a criticism by those who’ve not read the earlier books.
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21 books wow! That’s quite a series. So glad you liked this particular segment. Wonderful review, Jonetta!
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Thanks, Marialyce! I’ve been reading it for some time, helped by a group read a couple of years ago.
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Fab review, Jonetta! I know I’ve read one of these, but I think it was from a spin-off part of the series. I really loved the author and want to start at the beginning, like I know I should. ♥️ Someday! It’s on my list!
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Thanks, Jennifer! You read the latest book, which is the next one (not a spinoff, she just creates new cities but the characters are connected). I hope you do start with the earlier books.
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Lovely review! I think I liked her book that came after this one the first book in the Sacramento series a little bit better? Actually I know I did it was long and it really flew by, now that I think of it!
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Thanks, Berit! Yes, that was Say You’re Sorry. That’s up next for me.
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Great review, Jonetta!
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Thank you, Brenda!
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Great review Jonetta. It sounds like I would have enjoyed this series, but not sure I want to go back and read 21 books.
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It’s definitely a commitment. All of the books are long! But, she’s one of the best in the genre.
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