Thank you to net galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book it was a great experience first time reading anything from this author



Melissa has just finished writing her latest mystery novel and is enjoying the arrival of spring. She’s decided to let her fictional detective retire at last, and perhaps put her own days of investigating behind her too. But the ink has barely dried on the page when Melissa receives shocking news: her estranged father has been found dead in the family home and her mother, Sylvia, is under suspicion of murder.

A shocking story when Mel learns that her father was murdered. Interesting characters. This plot has lots of twists that will keep you guessing. Then there's the surprise at the end.

I thought I knew what to expect from the authors books, but this one had a slightly different feel to it. This book features Melissa’s family, in particular her mother, from whom she has been estranged for many years. She is quickly pulled back into family affairs which have her trying to figure out the life of a father she barely knows anymore.

I mentioned in my review of the previous book that the question of Mel’s love life hadn’t yet been answer. I feel as if that has now gone some way to being resolved thankfully. I love the ending of this book and I honestly can’t wait for the next one. This is a series which keeps getting better and better.

Huge thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy.

Just when you think you know what you’re about to get with the next book in the excellent Melissa Craig series, you are surprised. The story takes place in a different setting, with different supporting characters. Melissa has previously had a delightful relationship with the police officers on a case,but not so this time. We meet her mother, and her publisher appears out of the wings. Mystery and romance are very much in the air. A very good, relaxing read.