I was taken in by the story presented in Before HE Vanished
Halle has moved home after leaving Nashville and her her mistakes behind. She settles in at the local newspaper and sees her chance to prove her mettle. It’s the 25 Anniversary of the The Lost Boy. Andy was Halle's best friend and she knew his mom would talk to her. This story was more just business it was truly persona to her. When a man arrives in town looking just like Andy, Halle must figure out what’s really going in this town and if this mysterious strange is who she thinks he is.
This is takes place in a series of books about Winchester Tennessee. I haven't ready anything before them, but it was not needed Debra Webb mentions past cases but makes sure the story stands on its own apart from the others. This makes it easy for new reads to join her in this series.
I really like the story created here. There are several levels at work and I enjoyed the twist (I almost didn't see it coming; so that’s come good work by the author). This wasn't just some love story with a mystery background. it is the mystery that moves the story forward. The set up even made the whirlwind romance fitting for the story. I have to say this is one of the best Harlequin books I have ever read whiter Intrigue or not.
The book is written simply, nothing over complex. This work well for the intended target audience and keeps the story moving. 
Overall, I mostly enjoyed Before HE Vanished even if this isn't usually the type of books I typically read.

Halle Lane has been haunted by the disappearance of her best friend when they were seven-year-olds. Now, twenty-five years later, Halle is an investigative reporter. She writes an article about the unsolved case and that is the beginning of a new round of crimes connected to the story. Liam Hart, a California winemaker, receives a mysterious letter that contains a copy of Halle's article. He's intrigued enough to fly to Tennessee to look into the case. He didn't expect to find out that his life has possibly been a lie. Can Halle convince him to help her solve the case before more people are hurt? This is a fast-paced mystery seasoned lightly with romance (closed door). I enjoyed it and recommend to fans of Debra Webb and the Harlequin Intrigue imprint.