What Doesn't Kill Her

Christina Dodd definitely delivered with this sequel. Kellen and Rae had a very suspenseful "adventure" together! It really made me feel the difficulties and rewards of bonding with a child that you don't know. I can't wait for the next in the series!

Love the Cape Charade series by Christina Dodd! Quick moving suspense without being overly romantic, interesting characters & settings. The addition of Rae, Kellen's daughter was a highlight of this read! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy..

Kellen Adams (Cecilia Adams Lykke) is derailed trying to sneak into the wine cellar, when she notices Roderick Blake in need of a rescue from the roof three stories above. The rescue earned her an injury and while recuperating Max informs her of a job that Nils Brooks suggested for her delivering a rare artifact to someone called The Restorer.

Kellen encounters troubles, one being the stowaway of her seven year old daughter, Rae. Rae overhearing her father, Max, say that they need to bond and decided that was her opportunity to go on an adventure with her mommy. Kellen finds herself without her cell phone, hunted by groups of bad people, a rare artifact to deliver, and a daughter she needs to protect.

Kellen can take care of herself, and she's going to need to teach Rae a few tricks along the way, while learning that her mother instincts are there. After all, they are ThunderFlash and LightningBug!

This is my favorite series! I loved Rae and Zone's character, both very stubborn and determined. I'd love to see Zone show up more, even if he is a hermit. I laughed with the visual when Kellen trying to ditch the Di Luca family for a respite, and hides behind shrubbery, only to get invaded over and over again by those needing her immediate attention. The ending left me excited for the next book in the series!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Harlequin-Romance for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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There is not enough to say about this book. Dodd’s writing is unique, creative and everything it should be for this genre. So many authors in this category attempt to subconsciously hand over clues to the reader, and with that they sacrifice the mystery. But not Dodd. Her style of writing leaves the reader to contemplate and it's a brilliant breath of fresh air. The characters are deeply developed and investing in them is not difficult to do. I only found out this was the second book in the series after I was finished reading, so it is safe to say it can be read as a stand-alone.

Kellen Adams has been through more than any woman has. . As she starts a new life, she is faced with new challenges, Suffering from amnesia, though, is the least of her worries. As Kellen attempts to put the pieces of her past together and move forward, she is put into a dangerous situation, risking those she cares about most.

Dodd provides a narrative of a woman who has fought through tremendous odds. The backbone of this book is murder, mystery, suspense and Dodd does not disappoint. She is able to skillfully deliver a multifaceted plot with dynamic characters. Highly recommended read. 5 stars.

This can be read as a standalone but I would recommend that the first one should be read as it helps to set the stage. Having said that I thought maybe I missed a book in between because I was a little lost, There seemed to have been a gap between the end of the first book and the start of this one and I needed to be caught up.

It was a good story, I enjoyed how we were able to gleam a little more about Kellen and Max. Their daughter is precious and I felt so sad that she tried so hard to connect with her mom, you could feel the pain ( from both of them).

On a lighthearted note, I loved the scene in the vineyard when they were all preparing ( dont want to give too much a way) it added a lighthearted feeling that we needed and I was quite a happy reader until the final scenes. The fight / showdown seemed a little improbable and lasted a bit too long.

I can't wait for the next book in the series.

A suspenseful romance that picks up a couple months after Dead Girl Running. Kellen is still trying to adjust to her civilian life and her new roles as Max Di Luca's former lover and mother of his child Rae. While the civilian life is getting easier, the confusing tangle of emotions she has when it comes to Max and Rae leave her feeling out of sorts. It doesn't get any easier especially when her new job has her running and trying to figure out who is trying to kill her and why. Christina Dodd has done a wonderful job weaving in creative elements of surprise, suspense and romance. I had to jog my memory as I had read Dead Girl Running a year ago, but it was worth the time to read both books together. The continuation doesn't disappoint and leaves you intrigued for the next book. Dodd sets up the scenario and dialog in a way that drags you in and makes you want to never put the book down until you're done. I always hope for a little bit more about Max and now I want to know more about Rae. I know Kellen is the star but as they become more prominent members in the series, I hope to get more insight into their lives. Pick up the book, You won't be disappointed, although I do believe you should read Dead Girl Running first if you haven't.

I was grabbed by What Doesn’t Kill Her from the firs paragraphs! They offer you a mystery from the onset that makes you want to read how the information will play out and what affect it will have on both the plot and on the characters. And, whoa boy, I was totally grasped by the story and could not put it down! The ending is a killer and will leave you definitely wanting more.