Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 4/30/2023 + 2046 more book reviews

Regan Madison's friends talk her into attending a seminar given by Dr. Lawrence Sheilds, a well-known psychologist. They are determined to prove that he caused the suicide of a woman after conning her out of her savings. While at the seminar, Regan participates in an exercise where she writes down every person she wants out of her life. She jokingly titles it "Murder List". While leaving the seminar during a rainstorm, Regan is attacked by a man who chases her. She loses her folder containing the list but makes it to the safety of her car. Days later, Regan's office receives a photo of a murdered man...someone who was on her list.

Detective Alec Buchanan has plans to join the FBI; but his boss has assigned him to protect Regan until his time with the department is up. This assignment is a punishment for talking back to his boss. But as far as punishments go, Alec is enjoying his time with the beautiful Regan.

This is the fourth romantic suspense book from Garwood's Buchanan-Renard series. The author takes her time setting up the suspense story in this one. But this gives us time to get to know Regan and her pals. When it becomes apparent that the killer is sending Renard the photos of his victims, the suspense ramps up. Alec's only role is to act as Regan's bodyguard, but he is actively working on the investigation in order to protect her. The romance between the two develops slowly. Once they finally give into temptation, it's worth the wait.

I would have liked if the author had given us enough information to figure out the identity of the killer. Unfortunately, we are not told who was behind the murders or the reason Regan is the target until the final pages. Otherwise, this is a solid romantic suspense novel. My rating: 4 Stars.

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