MANHUNT…….The title is definitely apt for this first in a fabulous suspense Rocky Mountain thriller!

Ann Voss Peterson has penned a fast-paced, action-packed and keeps the reader thoroughly engaged throughout the entire book. With strong characters and exceptional world building, I’m very excited for the next instalment in this gripping series.

When Shanna's boss takes a shot at her on a supposedly 'fun' weekend hunting trip, she knows she has to get help. But who? And why is he trying to kill her? The police won't protect her, her boss has paid them off. She's got nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, until she stumbles into Jace's cabin in the Wyoming wilderness. Former cop and all around rugged guy, Jace isn't sure if he believes Shanna. All he knows is that he sees the desperation in her eyes and hears the fear in her voice and knows he's got to help her.

I haven't read anything from Ms. Peterson before, but this short novel definitely grabbed me from the word go. The action didn't slow until the very end and I my heart was pounding in time with the heroine's.

I absolutely loved Shanna and Jace. I felt they were fully fleshed out characters with motivations, wants, and personality. Shanna wasn't weak and she wasn't "The load." Jace might be an alpha male, but he knew when to listen to Shanna and he knew when he'd gone to far. Even offering apologies with no expectation of being forgiven. That was definitely a turn on. I also liked the side characters. Emily, Shanna's daughter, felt like a real kid and her co-workers also had their own personalities and motivations. I really loved Dirk; I wanted to give the guy a hug.

There was definitely the right amount of suspense and surprises. I called one "twist" early on (the foreshadowing was there). But I was surprised by a few other things that happened in the book, but looking back I see the breadcrumbs were there all along. Which is a good thing.

In all, I really enjoyed this book. I'd definitely recommend it to people into a short, but intense read.

Five stars

***I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley

ARC - I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
She went on a hunting trip w/ her boss, and she ended up being the prey
Jace did not know that this would be the day that his world would be turn upside down.
When Shanna asked for his help, Jace could not say "no"
Now, they are both trying to come out this alive.
What would make her boss try to kill Shanna?
Great storytelling.
Loved the characters.

Promising start to the Rocky Mountain Thriller series. Manhunt is a solid romantic suspense, with its fast paced storyline and compelling character I really enjoyed this one and will recommend it to readers

A good thriller novel that sets a good pace, Rocky mountains are beautifully pictured. Shanna, however, seems to be super human at times - with a badly sprained neck and a painful leg injury, she walks for hours through treacherous, uneven ground covered in slippery snow!

Manhunt is the first romantic suspense book in the Rocky Mountain Thriller series written by author Ann Voss Peterson. Thanks to NetGalley and Season Publishing for the advance copy.

Action and suspense from page one that keeps you guessing until the end with a little emotion and heat to add flavor.

I voluntarily read a copy from NetGalley.