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The last place Halle wanted to be was back in this town at her high school reunion without her twin sister. 15 years ago they had graduated from high school. The day after graduation, her twin, Stella, was found dead. Her only purpose for being here was to open the time capsule that her sister had put together and maybe find out what happened to her. She decides to attend the welcome mixer as the first in a series of events and shots are fired. Her ex happens to be the town’s sheriff and he whisks Halle away to safety. Kyle came back to town after completing his time in the military and the FBI. He’s making it his mission to find out what really happened with Halle’s sister and who did it. This book is a light read with a touch of romance and lots of mystery/suspense. Very well written with complex characters. I was expecting a bit more romance, but enjoyed the banter between Kyle and Halle. The back story was revealed at the appropriate times and didn’t feel like constant flashbacks.

This is a sweet second chance romance that has just the right amount of action, suspense, drama, and mystery to keep you turning the pages.
Halle and Kyle's story will keep you on the edge of your seat as they try to solve the cold-case murder of Halle's twin sister. It's a great read that you don't want to miss.
I received a complimentary copy from Harlequin - Romance via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Halle Jefferson has returned to her hometown for her fifteen-class reunion. She never wanted to return to town. Her twin sister was murdered after graduation and the killer never was found. Sheriff Kyle Briscoe is Halle's old boyfriend, and she doesn't know he lives there now. When she gets a text about getting the key to the time capsule her sister did for her class, she is stunned to see a fellow classmate shot as she is making her way over to get the key. It seems there is still someone out to keep the secret about her sister's death and puts Halle in the crosshairs. As Kyle works on the case, he brings in two of his former FBI agents to help.

This book started with an absolute bang sending our main characters scrambling quickly for their lives. Our main couple, Halle and Kyle, were once in love but deathand building a future tore them apart. A "lethal" reunion and a time capsule mystery hold the clues for them to find each other again. You had to feel for Halle, it was clear loosing her parents and then going to live with a unfeeling uncle had strengthened the bond further with her sister. Then to loose her sister and to loose the man she loves would be a lot for anyone to bear. Coming back to the town where all that pain happened was a challenge laid out for us. However, the author raised the stakes quickly. The author also gave us one central clue that kept us guessing.
That built the premise for a decent romantic suspense story with characters who drew strength from their relationship with God. However, there were times you had to suspend disbelief a bit to understand the actions of the characters. For example, I did not understand Kyle racing through the woods to save Halle at the expense of all the others. It just did not feel right to me. I'm sure it was done to increase the drama but fell flat instead.
Don't let my last comment deter you. It was a good romantic suspense, it just wasn't for me. I understood that sometimes we need to confront the past even when it hurts and yes, it is helpful to believe in a higher power. The characters off putting decisions made it tough for me to connect with them. I would rate this book between 3 and 4 stars and would lean toward maybe 3.3-3.4.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin - Romance | Love Inspired Suspense for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Lethal Reunion is. Well written inspirational romantic suspense. The plot is a real edge of your seat page turner. I recommend this to fans of romantic suspense.

This was a good read. It was my first by this author. I was challenged to read a book by a BIPOC and I found this new author to read from in the Love Inspired Suspense series. I enjoyed this small town set in winter with a second chance. Our heroine is back in town for the first time since her twin died a decade and a half ago. Our hero has returned to town and become the sheriff. When things go wrong at the reunion, they work together to figure out who the perpetrator could be. It was a nice read and I’d try more by this author.

This is a new to me author and I enjoyed the suspense and mystery throughout. A lot of twists and turns throughout, it definitely kept me engaged. This book is part of the Love Inspired Series and is scheduled to be released February 25, 2025.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher. All words are my own.

I really enjoyed this quick and easy read. This was the first novel I’ve read by Lacey Baker. She delivered the suspense and character development. I will definitely read more books by her. I highly recommend this novella.
I received this from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

"Lethal Reunion" is a Christian romantic suspense. While there was some suspense at the beginning and end, the middle was basically Halle and Kyle trying to figure out what the bad guy wanted with the time capsule. I found it a bit odd that they knew this probably had something to do with her twin sister's murder yet they never looked at the old case file. It's almost like no one ever tried to solve that murder.
They spent time together as they tried to figure out what her sister did that could have lead to her death. Halle and Kyle had dated previously, and they still cared for one another. They liked the more mature versions of each other. Halle wanted to be free of her sister's shadow, so solving whodunit helped her move into her own future instead of the future she'd envisioned with her twin. Kyle's ended up living the life his father wanted for him, so he needed to rethink what he really wanted out of life. The characters were likable and grew as people throughout the story.
Both Halle and Kyle relied on God to help them through difficulties. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this romance with a mystery and suspense.

December 28, 2024
This was the perfect setting for a romantic suspense--a high school class reunion!
I really enjoyed how this novel was realistic in terms of how many bad things happened to the characters. There were many twists and turns in the book. I had some guesses on who was behind all of the trouble but didn't learn the truth until the end.
Halle had been through so much in her life but she continues to show up and have such resilience.
Kyle was a strong character who worked hard as the sheriff and tried to protect everyone!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

Returning to her hometown for a class reunion finds Halle Jefferson in the crosshairs of a dangerous killer. While she has no intentions of staying around once the time capsule is opened in honor of her murdered twin, she suddenly is trapped until the killer is brought to justice. Enter Kyle Briscoe, her old boyfriend, now the town sheriff. He will stop at nothing to uncover who is behind the current crimes - and possibly who murdered Halle's twin 15 years ago. Can they lay aside their differences and work together before it's too late?

This was my first book read by Lacey Baker. Between the characters and Lacey’s phenomenal story, Lethal Reunion knocked my socks off. I’m excited to read more from Lacey.
I received an advanced reader’s copy from Harlequin and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Harlequin - Romance via NetGalley.
The stakes are high in this thriller as Halle Jefferson faces chilling threats and a gunshot at her high school reunion, marking the return of her twin sister’s killer after 15 years. Thrust back into danger, Halle must confront her past while teaming up with her former high school sweetheart, Sheriff Kyle Briscoe, to uncover the truth and stop a relentless murderer before they both become the next victims.
While the premise promises nail-biting suspense and emotional stakes, the execution falls short. The story kicks off at breakneck speed, but the rushed pacing leaves much of the plot feeling underdeveloped and the events forced rather than organic. The central characters, Halle and Kyle, also lack the depth needed to carry such a high-stakes story. Their dynamic feels underwhelming, and neither has the charisma or complexity to truly pull the reader into their journey. As a result, the emotional tension that should elevate the romance and mystery falls flat.
While the book does deliver moments of intrigue and suspense, it ultimately struggles to live up to its thrilling premise. For those looking for a fast-paced, light read with a dash of romance and danger, this might hit the spot—but don’t expect it to leave a lasting impression.

Will a class reunion hold the answers to her sister’s cold case murder?The last thing Halle Jefferson expects is to receive a chilling threat at her high school reunion!! Good book! This book had suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, a good who done it and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was interesting, it wasn't one of my top favorite but still worth reading! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book With me!