I have long been a fan of Lisa Renee Jones and it is always exciting for me to pick up a new book by her. She is an amazing writer that has the ability to just reach into your soul and blow you away with her unique style and complex character development.
Her stories are an amazing testimony to her obvious deep love for what she does. I think I lose a little bit of myself every time I read one of her books because I get so involved and attached.
I’m so excited to be able to review and pre-read a brand new book from her newest series. She has brought us a story that is one of my favorite types to read. Here are my thoughts.
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Murder Notes by Lisa Renee Jones
Series: Lilah Love #1
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Publication Date: March 27, 2018
ASIN: B075JGQ5VC
ABOUT:
As an FBI profiler, it’s Lilah Love’s job to think like a killer. And she is very good at her job. When a series of murders surface—the victims all stripped naked and shot in the head—Lilah’s instincts tell her it’s the work of an assassin, not a serial killer. But when the case takes her back to her hometown in the Hamptons and a mysterious but unmistakable connection to her own life, all her assumptions are shaken to the core.
Thrust into a troubled past she’s tried to shut the door on, Lilah’s back in the town where her father is mayor, her brother is police chief, and she has an intimate history with the local crime lord’s son, Kane Mendez. The two share a devastating secret, and only Kane understands Lilah’s own darkest impulses. As more corpses surface, so does a series of anonymous notes to Lilah, threatening to expose her. Is the killer someone in her own circle? And is she the next target?
Murder Notes by Lisa Renee Jones Review
I cut my teeth on reading grown up, adult stories (not those kind – lol) with authors like Joseph Wambaugh, Robert Ludlum, and other similar authors that dealt with stories in crime, police drama, black ops, espionage and more. So it is no wonder that one of my favorites genres to read today is the romantic suspense category.
With my love of romance and then the added suspense and crime aspect, the blend for me is perfect. Intriguing, never boring, and all encompassing! It is no wonder I gravitate to authors like Kim Harrison, Laura Griffin, Cindy Gerard, and not to be missed, Lisa Renee Jones, and so many others.
Jones has usually had the romance factor first in her stories with the suspense running along side or even as a secondary factor, until this book. This book focuses mainly on the suspense and the mystery of the crime.
With the main character an FBI profiler, with many secrets of her own, this story takes us back to her hometown and back into the secrets she has been trying to hide and bury for years. Bring in a past love, Kane, and this story just heated up!
From murder notes and plenty of suspense to underlying passion and anticipation, this story is a fabulous introduction to this new series.
I love Lilah Love! She is gorgeous, strong, snarky, smart, humorous, perceptive, fearless, and ingenious; with a quick wit and tongue to match.
Jones is known for creating the perfect man and Kane is just that! An intriguing hunk of man that is mysterious, and so flipping hot, you can feel the testosterone coming off the pages. Plus, he loves Lilah … Her – she won’t admit it because of their past history.
I could not get enough of this book. The author wrote in a roundabout manner that builds suspense and anticipation for the truth. Sometimes frustrating, but, oh, so worth it all! The question is, can we handle the truth?
As Murder Notes is part of a new series, I am going to have to wait months for part two as this ended in a cliffhanger. But oh, what a fabulous part two it will be!
If you have not read a book by this woman, what are you waiting for?? So Good!
Watch for her next in the series, Murder Girl! It is available for pre-order now.
GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the release of MURDER NOTES Lisa is giving away TWO Lilah Love Mugs PLUS a Kindle Fire Tablet!
ENTER TO WIN HERE ➜ https://www.lilahlove.com/giveaway.html
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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