I usually only give 4 stars to a book I’d possibly re-read, but I’m breaking that rule here, because I will not be re-reading this. I haven’t read this author before, and the book itself is well-written, but just too dark for me. I knew it was a cop drama, but the psycho in this book was too much for me. I loved both main characters and how they connected despite (though probably because) of what they’d been through, but there was way too much Silvio in this book for me.

Maribel, Charlie and Taz are also great characters (though I agree with Dana, Taz is a weird dog), and the way they work together to get justice was great, and I loved how strong both women were (especially Chloe given what happened to her) but like I said, the rest was just too dark. Maybe it’s a reflection of all the “me too” stuff going on, but I can’t take reading about this stuff in my down time. It feels like is everywhere else already.

That said, Michelle Larkin is a great writer, and the characters were compelling and totally deserved the HEA. I’d read something by her again, but will have to wait and see if she branches out from cop stories. If you like thriller cop stories, this one should suit just fine

I did not know what to expect from this book as I had not read any books by Ms. Larkin, nor a book about two women who fall in love. The attraction and love that slowly developed between the two women was done in a tasteful and caring manner. Dr. Chloe Maddox had been a victim of a serial killer. When she was abducted, her husband was killed and she is the only victim that survived. Chloe was a police officer at the time and has since joined the Boston Police Department as a behavioral profiler. She meets Boston P.D. Detective Dana Blake whose wife was also a victim of the same killer. The police believe they know who the serial killer is, but have not been able to get enough evidence against him. When the killer comes after Chloe to finish what he started, her police trained dog, Taz, Dana and the department will be there to make sure he does not succeed. I really enjoyed this book, the strength of the characters, the action and unique storyline. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)