Jack uses analytics and numbers and he builds a crime tree by using data from the crime scene, and from family and others connected to the victim. He thinks the best plan is to use Prudence as bait to draw out the murderer. Prudence tells him that his method of analyzing the behavior of the criminal mind sounds a lot like a psychic reading. :)
Jack thinks Clara is possibly behind the framing of Prudence and leaks photos of Prudence and Jack to the newspapers. Soon Clara, her doctor Harvey Flood, and her companion Maud, come to town. Also arriving are Clara’s other son, Rollins, and his wife, Ella who are worried about Clara’s eccentric behavior and her claims that she sees visions of Gilbert.
As Prudence and Jack work together, not only does the suspense build but the sparks fly between the two of them. Everything about Jack fascinates Prudence and Jack thinks Prudence is refreshing, stimulating and "very energizing". After they escape from a fire at Jack’s home they end up sharing a room at the fabulous Burning Cove Hotel. When they come together and share their love, things get pretty hot, so hot in fact that Prudence’s crystal necklace glows.
My one issue is that Jack and Prudence endlessly discuss whether Jack actually has a psychic talent or just a strong intuition for solving crimes and this went on a little too long for me. But this was minor and the story is truly enjoyable with an intriguing cast of characters. Just when I thought I knew who the murderer was, everything changed and kept me guessing until the end. This is a fun book for fans of suspense and romance with a touch of the paranormal and the energy of love.
I am thankful to Amanda Quick aka Jayne Krentz/Jane Castle for writing so many wonderful stories. I think I’ve read them all. They have brought me comfort when I needed it most and I am grateful.
Sensuality: Warm
Publication Date: 05/2023
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