Title: Harbour Falls (A Harbour Falls Mystery #1)
Author: S.R. Grey
Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Suspense
Synopsis
Best-selling author Maddy Fitch, while researching material for a new
novel, returns to her hometown of Harbour Falls to investigate an unsolved
disappearance that has haunted the tiny Maine coastal town for the past four
years. Although the case has gone cold, Maddy soon discovers that the prime
suspect, Adam Ward, is hotter than ever.
The sexy, secretive Mr. Ward now makes his home on an isolated island
near the coast, so Maddy takes up residence nearby to find out why this
enigmatic man lives in such a secluded place. Is it because the missing person
at the heart of the case, a young woman, was engaged to Adam at the time of her
disappearance? Did the prime suspect perhaps move to escape the town's
scrutiny, or is he hiding something much more sinister?
As Maddy plunges into the case, she and Adam are drawn together. Should
she fight her growing attraction to a possibly dangerous man? The mystery
deepens, and the list of suspects, people who all had reasons for wanting to
see the missing young woman gone, grows. Maddy hopes that by solving the
mystery Adam will be proven innocent of any involvement, and they can then move
forward with their relationship.
But as she uncovers clues that begin to lead suspicion away from Adam,
new secrets emerge that leave her questioning everything. Maddy continues to
close in on the truth, threatening to blow the lid off the whole mystery. But
what she doesn't realize is that she's actually caught up in someone's very
dangerous game.
Lies, secrets, deceptions. In Harbour Falls, nothing is ever what it
seems. This steamy novel immerses the reader in an intricate storyline that
will keep them glued till the very last page.
My Review
Maddy Fitch is a Best Selling Author returning back to her
hometown in Harbour Falls for her next book to write. Only difference is she
will be writing about true mystery story rather than her known non-fiction
mystery. Back in her hometown there is an unsolved mystery that puts her High
school crush Adam Ward as number one suspect. His fiancée disappeared the night
before their wedding with no trace or evidence left behind. As Maddy plays
detective and thanks she has everyone fooled by why she is back, Adam Ward is
very much aware to what she’s up too. As she spends some time around Adam she
finds herself even more attracted to him and starts falling for him.
“More than anything I wanted to believe Adam was a “good guy”. My heart
believed it, but my head was spinning, filled with uncertainty.”
Adam Ward is a successful entrepreneur trying to get his
life back on track from the disappearance of his fiancée years ago. As things
have calmed down, the past comes strolling in and lands at his front door (literally)
and Adam sees its Maddy from high school. Adam has always been attracted to
Maddy and seeing her now after all these years, he is instantly attracted to
her. Adam does hesitate and asks Maddy out. He’s a smart man and knows what
Maddy’s up to. Is he really falling for Maddy? Is he playing games??
“Maddy I need for you to believe me. I had nothing to do with her
disappearance.”
“Do you believe me?”
My heart and mind were at war, but my heart won this round. “I believe
you, Adam.”
This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put
it down! I loved the mystery in the story and trying to figure out who did it
till the end. It was brilliant! There were times I was thinking Maddy is nuts!
She definitely got herself in some crazy situations. This book was beautifully
written and I connected to the characters. I absolutely can’t wait to read the
next book in the series!
★★☆ 5 Suspenseful Stars ☆★★
Reviewed by Ashley Lenderman
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EXCERPT
“W-where am I?” I stammered, glancing around a living room
lit only by the warm glow of a crackling fire in a soaring stone fireplace. My
feet rested on a Persian rug, pigmented in rich shades of chocolate and claret.
I had no doubt it was a genuine.
I looked up, and Adam raised an eyebrow. Pay attention,
Maddy. You’re obviously in the house of the person whose property you were
trespassing on.
“I mean,” I hastily corrected, “what happened? How did I end
up here?” A chill ran through me as I recalled the calloused hand covering my
mouth before everything flashed black.
Adam raked his fingers through his messy hair. There was
something insanely sensual about the way his long fingers lingered in the
silky, dark strands; the way his eyes, blue but stormy, studied me. “Shouldn’t
I be asking you that question, Madeleine?”
As crazy as it was, in that moment, all I could think was:
Well, I guess he remembers me from high school.
My fingers absently traced the collar of the blue shirt—his
shirt—while I tried to think of a plausible explanation. I glanced over at
Adam, his eyes taking in the lazy movement of my hand and then traveling up to
my too-thin tank. Unapologetic, he met my gaze, and his mouth turned up into a
wickedly suggestive smile. I stilled, suddenly feeling incredibly warm but
definitely overexposed. I struggled to arrange the damn blue shirt in such a
way as to cover myself, while Adam looked on with amusement.
My mind screamed danger, but my body began to feel alive in
a way that had been dormant for far too long. God, the sinful thoughts this man
evoked. I needed to get a grip, but no. Unable, or maybe unwilling, to stop
myself, I involuntarily licked my lips and allowed my eyes to wander over the
unclothed parts of his body—the curves of his biceps, the impressive breadth of
his broad shoulders, the expanse of his bare chest. My gaze descended to the
perfectly shaped v of his torso, down to his hips, and just kind of lingered
there.
Adam cleared his throat. Quickly, I looked away, questioning
my sanity. Had I hit my head when I fainted?
“Madeleine.” Adam’s voice was low and seductive, served up
with maybe a hint of jest. “If you were looking for that, you should have just
rung the doorbell.”
About the Author
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S.R. Grey is an Amazon and Barnes & Noble Top 100 bestselling
author. Harbour Falls, Willow Point, and Wickingham Way are novels in her
completed Harbour Falls Mystery trilogy. She is also the author of New Adult
novels I Stand Before You (Judge Me Not #1) and Never Doubt Me (Judge Me Not
#2). Ms. Grey's novels have appeared on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
bestseller lists in multiple categories.
New novels slated for publication in 2014 are Inevitable Detour, a New
Adult novel with a Romantic Suspense edge, as well as Just Let Me Love You
(Judge Me Not #3). Ms. Grey resides in western Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration degree, as well as an MBA. Her background
may be in business, but her true passion lies in writing. When not writing, Ms.
Grey can be found reading, traveling, running, or cheering for her hometown
sports teams.
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Thank you, Ashley, for reviewing HF and taking part in the Blog Tour. <3
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