Skeleton Bayou
Melanie AtkinsRomantic suspense
Available from The Wild Rose Press
ISBN: 1-60154-611-4
December 2009
| Savannah Love is emotionally and physically battered but is determined to survive after escaping the hellish imprisonment imposed on her by her psychotic cop ex-husband. After seven months in hiding, she resurfaces at Mossy Oak, her ramshackle family home on a Louisiana bayou, and attempts to restart her life. The empty house provides shelter, but isn't the fortress she needs when her cruel ex comes calling. Mack O'Malley, former cop turned handyman, conflicted over a bad shoot on the job, comes to Savannah's rescue when the psychopath draws them into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Fearful of Mack at first, she soon discovers that beneath his steely exterior lies a resolute defender with a heart hungry for love. Will their alliance save them? Or will they fall victim to the Legend of Skeleton Bayou?
This book is exactly what I look for when looking for a good romantic suspense to read. The action and suspense were so expertly woven into the story that I felt as anxious as the characters themselves. There were so many twists and turns in this book that it should have come with a warning label and a seat belt. It started off with action that immediately pulled me into the storyline and kept going steadily. The story really drew me in, I loved it. The storyline and foundation were strong. It was very realistic and easy to identify with, making it easier to become immersed in. The main characters were well developed. Savannah is a strong determined woman that you can’t help but love and root for. Her strength is empowering, couple that with the sexy Mack, and the pair are hard to resist. The supporting characters were nicely done as well. Even the villains were given their due. I love a story that properly proportions the view point of the bad guy into the story line. I highly recommend this book to those to who enjoy a good romantic suspense. I know I for one absolutely loved it! I’ll be looking for more work by Melanie Atkins, that’s for sure!
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Reviewer: Adrien Blyss |
