MY REVIEW
A desperate phone call from Becca North’s drunk father fills her with a sadness that changes to horror when she receives the news he’s committed suicide. A trip home to arrange his funeral uncovers a string of inconsistencies that soon has the RCMP officer embroiled in a past she never wanted to revisit.

Ash Haugen can’t believe Rebecca- his Becca- suspects him in the growing case proving her father was murdered for the secrets he’d uncovered. Ash had a few of those himself; ones that could ruin any chance he might have of winning her trust.

As the investigation heats up, Rebecca is forced to rethink her beliefs while fighting a growing attraction to her teenage love- Ash Haugen- her chief suspect.

Loreth does it again in this spine-tingling thriller!

We get a little reminiscing with characters from the first in the series, A Dark Lure, a whole lot of broody settings, and a cast of characters that will leave you wondering in the way of classic mystery-suspense page-turners, who-done-it?

I give The Dark Bones 5+ lovely kisses- A chilling suspense!

The Dark Bones is a gripping, Mystery/Suspense novel by Loreth Anne White that is sure to keep you guessing until the very last page.

Detective Rebecca North is summoned home, to the small Canadian village where she grew up, when her father suddenly dies under questionable circumstances. Even though everyone thinks his death was a suicide, Rebecca knows there is no way her father would take his own life. She is determined to find out what is really going on in her childhood town, even though it means she will have to face her past and why she left.

White grabbed me immediately with the first few sentences of this chilling story. The first chapter is so intense and suspenseful, that I found myself having to be patient as she developed the plot and characters. I was dying to know the resolution to the first pages, but it became clear I was going to have to wait until White was ready to divulge the answers to the mystery.

I loved how White unfolded the layers of this town and its residents. She did a wonderful job developing the characters, and I found them to be relatable and authentic. Her writing is rich, and beautifully descriptive.

I did feel there where some missed opportunities for more suspense and intrigue. At times I felt the author was building a storyline toward a climax, and then found it falling flat.

The ending was absolutely all I hoped it would be. Everything came full circle, answering all the questions I had been asking, and giving me the "feel good" I desperately wanted.

Thank you NetGalley, and Montlake Romance, for my ARC of The Dark Bones. It will be published May21, 2019.

Loreth Anne White is one of my favorite authors. This being the Dark Lure series which is just as good as the Dark Bones. Both of these are great and will help in getting the feel for these characters if both are read. When Becca leaves home to escape a lost love; this leads her to abandon her father which leads her to grief when he passes. Crimes to solve and fences to mend lead to a worthwhile drama. "A copy of this was provided by Montlake Romance via Netgalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion."

3.5 Stars.
“The Dark Bones” is the long awaited sequel to “The Dark Lure”. According to GoodReads I read “The Dark Lure” back in 2016. It was so many moons and so many books ago I couldn’t remember anything about it, and it wasn’t until 15% into the new book (where a brief recap of book 1 is stated) did i start to remember who the characters of Olivia, Cole and Tori were.
“The Dark Bones” tells the story of Detective Rebecca North who returns to her small rural hometown because of the suicide of her father. But Rebecca doesn’t believe her father would take his own life and she’s determined to prove it with the help of her old flame Ash Haugen. But in trying to find out what happened to her father, Rebecca starts digging into a cold case disappearance that has the whole town on edge and a killer rising again.
Overall I liked the book. It was a good, solid mystery read, but I didn't love it. I had a really hard time getting into the story. I found the beginning of the book quite slow until around the 60% mark, when the plot picked up and suddenly became more interesting.

Great book! Lots of suspense and the mystery is very interesting. I loved the setting in the Canadian wilderness, and all the details about the cold weather. It was very descriptive and made me feel that I was there experiencing the cold and the scenery for myself. I liked the love story between Ash and Rebecca and the cross over of characters from her first book. Although this book can stand alone, I like that all the books she writes are connected. The characters feel real, and the circumstances feel like a true life experience. You won't be able to read it fast enough:)

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.

This is the second book in the Dark Lure series.. Lots of twist and turns in this well written mystery

Suspense filled read. Edge of your seat story. Revisit previous characters to see what is happening with them. Hope for more books with these characters

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for a copy of The Dark Bones by Loreth Anne White.
4* This is a mystery wrapped in a love story with well developed characters. The storyline is fast paced with many twists along the way.
Rebecca North returns home to the Canadian wilderness to find out why her father, a retired RCMP officer would have committed suicide. Yes, he lived in an isolated cabin, yes he had a drinking problem, but his death doesn’t sit well with Rebecca. As an RCMP Sgt. Rebecca has the skills to investigate, but her guilt and emotional ties may hinder her finding the truth. A cold case her father was investigating is the jumping off point for this mystery. Two teenagers who Rebecca knew disappeared twenty years ago, and her first love Ash is somehow involved more deeply than he will admit. Can Rebecca find out what secrets Ash has been keeping from her? Can past hearbreak finally be mended or will the truth destroy Rebecca and Ash?

Simple, direct and right to the point review -- Love this author ... Love this series ... LOVED this new book.

Thank you #netgalley and #montlakeromance for the eARC.

This author was new to me but as a fan of well-written thrillers I was looking forward to finding out if I have another writer to add to my list of favourites. I am pleased to say I was not disappointed.
The plot was well thought out, with lots of twists and surprises, enough to keep me turning pages enthusiastically and staying up late into the night, unable to put it down. Unlike some authors who combine thrillers with romance, the romance aspect did not overwhelm the plot but was woven in masterfully to add to the complexity of the characters and the plot. The main protagonists were likeable and believable and by the end of the book I felt that I knew them.
If, like me, you dislike mass-produced, or factory-farmed 'literature' (using the word very loosely) you'll be pleased to know that this book keeps well out of that territory. Furthermore, there is none of the grammatically poor, slang-strewn, and vocabulary deficient writing I have often found myself struggling through to a painful end in recent years.
This book was refreshing, gripping and masterful.

Every time I finish a book by Loreth Anne White, I have to ask myself how she can come up with such great stories with such fabulous writing. I aspire to write like her some day. The writing just flows on the pages. The story lines are inventive. The characters are likable. You want to root for them. You want the romance.

This story has two different mysteries interwoven. It's incredible how one lie can determine the lives of so many people in this book. And really make you think about the decisions in your own life.

Loreth Anne White is always a go to author for me. I know I am always in for a great suspenseful read with a great lead female character.

Don't miss out on this book. It hits shelves on May 21st. *I received this ARC from Netgalley for my honest opinion*

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the Dark Lure series. However, I don't feel like you need to read the first book to get it. They can both be read as stand-alones. I have read five other Loreth Anne White books and I really appreciate her style of writing and stories. She tends write darker and more psychological thrillers rather than action-packed suspenses. And even though there are couples involved in all of the ones I've read, they are not your usual romance novels. The sex scenes, when they happen, are not the focus of the story. She gives a lot more to the character development than many other authors I've read that fall into the romantic suspense genre.

I enjoyed the book and had trouble takes pauses towards the end as the case was wrapping up. Even though there was no cliffhanger indicating another book, I can see other characters that could have their own stories.

This was FANTASTIC! I was drawn right in from the beginning and my attention was firmly held throughout the book with each twist and turn adding more intrigue and suspense. I struggled to put this down which I already expected would happen after reading the first book in the series. It was good to see some of the characters from the first book but I really enjoyed the new characters. I would highly recommend this, even as a standalone.

Title: The Dark Bones (The Dark Lure 2)
Author: Loreth Anne White
Format: Kindle epub
Tissue warning: no
Narrative: Third person, multiple POVs
My reviewer rating: 4 of 5
Published: 2019-05-21
Preorder through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HF55K3P/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_A2cxCbFHBAEYX

Thank you, Netgalley, for my digital copy of The Dark Bones in exchange for my honest-to-goodness review of this novel by Loreth Anne White.

Oh, and thank you, Ms. White, for making it painfully obvious that I will never, ever move to British Columbia. I hate being cold, and that place just sounds bitingly cold. No thank you.

I had no idea that this was part of a series. That's a good thing, because there's almost nothing worse than stepping in to a series in the middle and not having a clue who anyone is and what's led up to that point. There's no issue here with that in this novel.

I don't usually pick a mystery/thriller as something I want to read, but the description that Ms. White provided gave me a hint of some romance and redemption. Those two traits call to my book brain and I had to have this. I was not disappointed.

I will say that there are a LOT of characters to keep up with and I actually made a list. I don't like lists. I have 12 names on that list and I'm missing a few. At first, I thought this would hinder my reading experience, but the style in which Ms. White writes introduces her reader to each person carefully as to not become too overwhelmed.

Fans of mystery will appreciate the outcome, as this story is not predictable. I thought it was, but I was completely wrong. I like that. I like being wrong in a mystery.

I definitely recommend this book. It's a quick read, though not too short. It's just very readable.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #MontlakeRomance for this ARC of #TheDarkBones

As a long time fan of @LorethAnneWhite, I was unexpectedly disappointed in this novel. The writing did not hold true to White's aptitude as a veteran author. The plot did not feel authentic for this genre and there was a odd amount of repetitive phrasing throughout the manuscript. In addition, the misdirect on the antagonist(s) lacked subtly and the pace of the plot stalled in several spots. For those who like a slower paced novel and who are newer to this genre, it may be a good starter book. 3 stars.

Much more than just a “romance” novel, Loren Anne White weaves a tale that is a fast-paced and exciting ride through a twenty-year mystery. Set in a small, Canadian town during winter, flawed characters come to life in a story I just couldn’t wait to finish!

Thanks to Montlake Romance and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to enjoy a preview copy of this book!

So, I stayed up until the early hours of the morning reading this. This story is packed with tension, is tightly plotted and the chemistry between Rebecca and Ash is tangible. While I guess what happened halfway through the book it in no way took away my enjoyment from the story. I think because this book is so much more than the mystery plot—it’s about a daughter grappling with guilt about her strained relationship with her dad, it’s about second chances, heartache and betrayal and how damaging some secrets are. Rebecca is fiery and intelligent, willfully independent and confident, I loved getting to know her.

As a warning: this story has some hard, tragic and heartbreaking revelations. It’s brutal and sad, but the result helps the reader understand how some characters are the way they are.

Highly recommend!

When Detective Rebecca North left her rural hometown, she vowed never to return. Her father’s apparent suicide has changed that. The official report is that retired cop Noah North shot himself, knocked over a lantern, and set his isolated cabin ablaze. But Rebecca cannot believe he killed himself.




Thank you to net galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book it was a great experience. The first page had me glued to the book first time reading anything from this author

Another great book by Loreth Anne White! The minute I started reading this book I didn't want to do anything but read. This is definitely a great mystery of who killed Noah North and how does his death intertwine with two missing teens. Captivated yet ? well you should be this book had suspense, great characters and the writing was perfect! I love that this author is so descriptive in her writing that you really feel you are there every step of the story. Becca and Ash are two great characters and I am hoping we will see them in a future book. I can't say anything bad about this book! I absolutely loved it and will keep on reading anything by Loreth Anne White. LOVED !!! Read today you will not be disappointed!

Full review to be published online in late May.

THE DARK BONES is the long awaited second book in Loreth Anne White’s riveting suspense series ‘A Dark Lure’. Here the reader is faced with the question of what happened to two missing teens twenty years ago; and is the death of detective Rebecca North’s father somehow connected to the case? And how do all these people play a part! Such a great read. Perfect amount of mystery and suspense and straight to the point. It was so cool how the author led us down one questionable path only to throw a huge plot twist - followed by a few more. Kept me on my toes! Never a dull moment in this great read!

THE DARK BONES by Loreth Anne White is recommended to fans of quality thrillers; and it is not necessary to have read the first book of the series to enjoy this one.