Toni Napolitano had returned to the town of Tabor Heights after promising herself she never would. Toni's sister, Angel, had been killed in that small town 20 years before and her parents had moved away and never spoke of her death even to the present. It was almost as if that part of their lives never happened. Toni decided to get a job either at the newspaper office or police station. Either place would give her inside information as it developed concerning the “White Rose Killer.” She believed that same person had killed her sister long ago.

Curt Mehdlang was assistant editor of the Tabor Picayune and had the same theory. When he found out who Toni was, he decided to pair up for two reasons. One, it was dangerous and Toni could get into trouble. Curt had been turned down by Angel all those years ago, and he felt compelled to find her killer. Secondly, the White Rose Killer zoned in on single women. If the two were seen as a couple, Toni would remain safe.

Once again, I was immediately intrigued with Michelle Levigne's writing abilities. She gripped my attention and, while the story was more suspenseful than I would normally enjoy, I was more than interested in the ending of this terror in a town I love. Ms. Levigne has the foresight to delve into what's good for us and what is more on the creepy side. She managed to marry the two into an unforgettable book with an out-of-bounds storyline.

Her characters, many of whom we met previously, were so realistic. It was like visiting old friends and meeting new ones in the process. I loved this book and cannot wait for her next glimpse into the happenings in Tabor Heights. It is the kind of book which exceeds the need for romance, but has a wonderful sense of the unknown implanted.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
November 27, 2011