4.5 stars for this 3rd book in the Natchez Trace series. While this is the 3rd book in the series, it definitely stands on its own. Though there are brief mentions of the characters from the prior books, their story-lines don't enter into this one, so you could read these in any order. This book follows Ainsley Beaumont, an investigative ranger based in TN who is sent to investigate a murder in Natchez due to her familiarity with the area. When the local ranger brings in former FBI agent Lincoln Steele as another set of eyes, Ainsley couldn't be more disappointed to have to be working with a former flame who had cast her aside with an ultimatum 15 years prior. The characters in this one were likable and relatable. The story-line kept me turning pages and I didn't know what to expect until the end on who was behind all of the happenings, though I had some suspicions. I enjoyed the mystery, suspense and character development in this one. My only complaint was that the ending felt a bit abrupt. But all of the story-lines were tied up, so it still provided closure. I would definitely recommend this one to fans of romantic suspense. Special thanks to Revell and NetGalley for an advance e-copy of this book. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

I reviewed this title for Booklist and it is one of my favorite series! I hope the author will write several more. The National Park Service investigative team is fascinating and I like how the women are smart and able to save themselves.