5*
Since best-selling first-time author Liza Teller has writer’s block, she accepts a ghostwriting assignment to pay the bills. As she arrives on South Carolina’s desolate Haven Island, she begins to question the judgment of leaving herself at the mercy of strangers. Little does she know that it’s not physical risk she need fear, but something potentially more destructive. She’s there to pen the memoirs of Ray Wallis, a long-time recluse who doesn’t show up in her research. The first person she encounters after disembarking the ferry is a surly bear of a man, Kendall James, who resents that she’s profiting from Ray’s story with revelations that might put him at great risk. Unsurprisingly, the passionate anger between them soon evolves into something more.
Osburn does a masterful job of blending a suspenseful mystery with a budding romance while introducing an unforgettable cast of characters, including Amos the pit bull, and the beautiful South Carolina flora and fauna. It’s a cautionary tale of not judging by first impressions and the lengths people will go to protect the ones they love. There are moments of both sadness and joy, as well as some steamy scenes. It all adds up to an absorbing tale not soon forgotten. Highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Montlake Romance through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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