Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Terrific start to the new series. The Eagle Mountain location feels more like home with every book I've read from the previous series, and this was no exception. I can feel the love the author has for her state in every book. I also loved the main characters.
Ian is a relatively new arrival to Eagle Mountain. A professional climber, he has a vision for a unique climbing venue that will attract climbers, from beginners to experts. However, he encountered resistance from people who fear the influx of tourists would change their lifestyle. The threats escalate when he and Bethany stumble on a murder scene.
Bethany and her family are relatively new to the area also. Her family runs a tour company where Bethany works. As the youngest and only girl in the family, Bethany is plagued with over-protective parents and three over-protective brothers. She meets Ian when he rents a Jeep from their business, and they immediately hit it off.
I enjoyed the development of Ian and Bethany's relationship. Though immediately attracted to each other, neither is looking for a relationship. Ian doesn't plan to stay in Eagle Mountain, and Bethany doesn't want to get involved with someone who isn't going to stick around. However, they can't stay away from each other, and their preferred "friends-only" relationship quickly grows into something stronger.
I loved their support for each other. Between the resistance to his plans and his father's lack of support for his plans, Ian feels alone until Bethany appears in his life. Her belief in his vision helps him stick to his plans. Frustrated by her family's treatment, Bethany is drawn to the man who treats her like a capable adult. As they work together on his project and the mystery of the murders, their feelings for each other grow. But will it be enough to keep Ian in Eagle Mountain?
The suspense of the story kept me hooked from start to finish. I was as intrigued as Ian and Bethany were by the decades-old murder mystery and enjoyed Bethany's research into the victims' pasts. As Ian and Bethany experienced escalating attacks on them, the question of why grew more urgent. Are the attacks related to Ian's plans or the discovery of the bodies? With two possible motives, the suspect list kept them guessing. The heart-pounding final confrontation had me glued to the pages until it was over.
I enjoyed seeing characters from previous books reappear in their roles as law enforcement and first responders. It's always a pleasure to catch up with old friends. My favorite secondary characters were Bethany's brothers - Aaron, Dalton, and Carter. I enjoyed watching them navigate Bethany's relationship with Ian and her growing independence. I look forward to reading their stories.
Ian is a relatively new arrival to Eagle Mountain. A professional climber, he has a vision for a unique climbing venue that will attract climbers, from beginners to experts. However, he encountered resistance from people who fear the influx of tourists would change their lifestyle. The threats escalate when he and Bethany stumble on a murder scene.
Bethany and her family are relatively new to the area also. Her family runs a tour company where Bethany works. As the youngest and only girl in the family, Bethany is plagued with over-protective parents and three over-protective brothers. She meets Ian when he rents a Jeep from their business, and they immediately hit it off.
I enjoyed the development of Ian and Bethany's relationship. Though immediately attracted to each other, neither is looking for a relationship. Ian doesn't plan to stay in Eagle Mountain, and Bethany doesn't want to get involved with someone who isn't going to stick around. However, they can't stay away from each other, and their preferred "friends-only" relationship quickly grows into something stronger.
I loved their support for each other. Between the resistance to his plans and his father's lack of support for his plans, Ian feels alone until Bethany appears in his life. Her belief in his vision helps him stick to his plans. Frustrated by her family's treatment, Bethany is drawn to the man who treats her like a capable adult. As they work together on his project and the mystery of the murders, their feelings for each other grow. But will it be enough to keep Ian in Eagle Mountain?
The suspense of the story kept me hooked from start to finish. I was as intrigued as Ian and Bethany were by the decades-old murder mystery and enjoyed Bethany's research into the victims' pasts. As Ian and Bethany experienced escalating attacks on them, the question of why grew more urgent. Are the attacks related to Ian's plans or the discovery of the bodies? With two possible motives, the suspect list kept them guessing. The heart-pounding final confrontation had me glued to the pages until it was over.
I enjoyed seeing characters from previous books reappear in their roles as law enforcement and first responders. It's always a pleasure to catch up with old friends. My favorite secondary characters were Bethany's brothers - Aaron, Dalton, and Carter. I enjoyed watching them navigate Bethany's relationship with Ian and her growing independence. I look forward to reading their stories.
