This book combined so many of my favorites - the mystery, the twists, the tension between our MCs that had me screaming "just go for it". I love a good romantic suspense and this one hit in all the right places.

Laney & Grant have some of the best flirty banter I've read. Their push & pull creates wonderful tension. Laney is a firecracker - she's feisty & dishes back out whatever is thrown at her. She's a perfect match for Grant the grump, who slowly comes out of his shell. There are such playful scenes (them dancing, her skinny dipping, etc) that break the tense themes.

This is a slow burn done is the best way. While a lot of the story is on Laney, their blossoming friendship highlights Grant's growth in letting someone else in. His story is endearing and really enjoyed his POV. Also, Laney's found friendship with Hadley is so fun. She's such a great side character and hope to see more of her story (maybe with a certain Foxx brother) in a future book.