Set in Los Angeles and New Orleans, this romantic
mystery portrays love and loss, faithfulness and betrayal, old secrets and new beginnings.
Joy Young was married—and widowed—on the same day. Seven years later, she still
has both physical and emotional scars and is now terrified of thunderstorms.
Hank Morgan, a close friend to Joy and her husband Ryan since their school days, re-enters
Joy's life, but his attitude toward her has changed.
When Joy Young is called home to New Orleans by her dying father-in-law, she learns that
she is his sole heir—he has willed all his wealth and property to her. He also leaves
her the revelation of a secret that will change her life. Now she understands why her
life-long friend Hank—a third of "The Triangle" of friendship between Joy,
Ryan, and Hank—has been treating her with such contempt and scorn. Shaze Martin,
Joy's handsome fiance, wants to care for her and ease her grief. Or does he have other
intentions? Who does Joy really love? And who truly loves her? Will she be able to escape
the dangers of her past—and her present? Sharon Kay has created a cast of believable
characters and a suspenseful plot. The cover artwork is
beautiful. The only criticism I have is that there were too many point of view
changes—five in the first chapter alone—which sometimes took me out of the
story. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was kept wondering about the
identity of the villain to the very end. I found this an exciting read, filled with
suspense, emotion, and love. The perfect combination!
Reviewed by Marie DisBrow for The Road to Romance
October 15, 2003 |
