Without a doubt, Laura Griffin is a bestselling and successful author, with a large fan base with her mix of suspense and romance in her books and novellas.

The cover chosen for her book “Last Seen Alone” is very intriguing and paints a mysterious picture for the reader to ponder.

The story starts out well enough with a interesting plot - however, after a while, it started to sound far fetched and unrealistic. Attorney Leigh Larson, starts fairly early on (and continues) to do things that I have a hard time picturing an attorney doing - mainly taking the role of an investigator AND putting herself in grave danger…. wait … wasn’t she supposed to be an just an attorney that was JUST HIRED by Vanessa, the client the day before she disappeared ?? Would any sane attorney put your entire practice and case load on hold for someone you just met, with just a small retainer given for legal services to be rendered? Yes, the her client is missing… blood present on/near crime scene, but empty car, no body present anywhere. Ok wouldn’t you think police would have to take it from here? I think most people would, and I would think police would insist on it. Yet apparently, attorney Leigh thinks differently.

As Homicide Detective, Brandon Reynolds, is summoned to investigate the scene of the missing woman, he realizes this is an unusual case and finds Leigh’s business card, The reader may rationalize that a detective would conduct an interview with the attorney to collect whatever info, but I can’t wrap my head around an attorney working as though, almost partner status (because they are attracted to each other) when the police are searching for what they believe is the pursuit and capture of a ruthless criminal. Did I miss something?? Are job roles interchangeable on a whim? Do police or homicide investigators let attorneys or civilians work with them ? This seriously began to mess with my head because it was so wrong and unrealistic from both attorney and police career work. I began a downhill slide because I just couldn’t relate - romance or not. The romance felt based more on physical attraction, mostly to satisfy young urges - also a disappointment.

Sorry to say, that this one didn’t work out for me, but it fell flat on so many levels. However, I deeply appreciate and thank NetGalley, the Publisher, and the Laura Griffin for the opportunity to receive an Advanced Audio Digital Publication in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you Net Galley for an audio copy of Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin. I really enjoyed this mystery. The main character Lee was written to be strong and courageous. Excellent heroine!

Clever and fun, with a nice romantic angle (if a bit eye-rolling of a sex scene).


Review copy provided by publisher.