Solid serial killer mystery with a second chance romance

Like the first book in this series, Targeted in Silver Creek, our couple is already coupled up and pregnant before the story even starts. Harley and Ava broke up after he investigated her politician father, and just as she discovered she was pregnant. Now, months later, it appears she's being targeted by a serial killer, and despite being a skilled police officer herself, her Texas Ranger ex and baby daddy is going to stay right by her side until she's no longer in danger.

Due to the author's usual "cast of characters" listing at the beginning of the book, I immediately had my suspicions of who the killer was, and before I was even 1/4 of the way through the book, enough clues had already dropped that I knew I was right. So if you're expecting a suspenseful whodunit, this one will leave you wanting. I wasn't even convinced of the killer's motives, even by the end once it's all explained, but I suppose since killers are almost always insane on some level -and this one is beyond creepy - the delusional motivation makes some sense.

Still, the action is top-notch and the romance was everything it could be. I was taken by surprise a few times by the sudden turn in events and was kept guessing as to how the other characters were involved. The HEA wasn't as fleshed out as I'd prefer, but it's clear that Harley and Ava will remain together. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Marked for Revenge is book four in the Silver Creek second-generation series. Ava, a pregnant deputy in Silver Creek, is being targeted, but she doesn't know why. Someone is killing women and taunting her with their deaths.

Harley Ryland is the father of Ava's baby and would like to be more, but Ava has written him off after an episode between him and her senator father. As a Texas Ranger, he might be the only thing that can keep Ava and his baby girl safe.

The cast of characters in this series, and book, are unique and interesting. They hold your interest, and you want to know more about them as much as you want to know who is behind the mystery. In Marked For Revenge, there are A LOT of suspects who could be after Ava, but it's up to Harley to figure it out before their perp does more than mark Ava for revenge. You can't go wrong with a Delores Fossen intrigue, and this one is no different. Grab a copy and meet the second generation of law men and women in Silver Creek!

This is a Romantic Suspense/Mystery, and this is the fourth book in the Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation series. I have read the first book in this series before picking up this book, but I do think you can read this book as a standalone. This book is packed with so much action and suspense, and this is a fast paced book that will keep you reading. I love the characters in this book, and I found the storyline to make me keep guessing. I loved all the reveals and the suspense in this book. This is a great read. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Intrigue) or author (Delores Fossen) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. This book is scheduled to be released on September 26-2023.

Marked for Revenge is a well written romantic suspense. Great plot and character development. I definitely recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance. This is my unbiased review.