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“Hardy har har,” Wynn retorted. “How did it happen?”
“How did what happen?”
The growl in his voice probably cowed a great many folks. She didn’t happen to be one of them. Even if he was big and intense and talked about delivering death like it was the mail. “Your leg.”
He didn’t respond. Instead, he stood at the sink and stared out into the storm.
… he stood at the sink and stared out into the storm.
“Is it a state secret?” she wanted to know. “A matter of national security? An injury suffered while on a clandestine mission that you can’t talk about under penalty of death? Did they make you swear on a Bible?”
“You’re a piece of work,” he said.
“I know.” When he turned to glower at her, she smiled. “It’s a gift.”
His gaze fell to her mouth, and awareness speared through her, a hot, electric slide that made her cheeks burn.
He was attracted to her, the same way she was attracted to him. And he didn’t like it.
Not one bit.
You and me both, bucko…
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When a local bank robbery brings newly elected Sheriff Beau Greystone to Wynn Owens’ front door, she has only two things to give him: the endless bounty of her caustic wit and a one-finger salute. Wynn has history with the law, none of it good. And the notion that one of her elderly tenants might have something to do with the robbery is just plain crazy.
A former DEA agent, Beau owes his newly minted badge solely to his meddling aunt and his own foolish indifference. Recovering from the murder of his wife—and the debilitating injury caused by the explosion that killed her—Beau has been happily checked out for some time. But the people of Blossom Hills are counting on him to do his job, and bringing a bank robber to justice is a fine place to start…until the killer that’s haunted the town for the last decade abruptly returns.
Wynn has a tenant to exonerate; Beau, a killer to catch. Neither is prepared for the compelling but unwelcome current between them, or the unexpected circumstances that will force them to reassess the rules by which they live. But the clock is ticking, and they must decide: adapt and evolve, or surrender to the past and the dark malevolence that has risen within it….
A steamy thriller with characters you won’t forget…romantic suspense at its best.
★★★★★
“Sexy, suspenseful, and surprisingly funny. I couldn’t put it down!”
★★★★★
“Nobody, but nobody writes a book like Hope Anika!”
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I have yet to read a Hope Anika book that I have not enjoyed, but Hail Mary has to be my favorite so far of hers. I really wasn’t sure what to expect when I went into this book. The cover, although gripping still, left me wondering what this book really was all about, and so I went in blind. The character development in this novel, like most of Anika’s characters, is on point and done so that you feel as if you are reading about realistic and true people. I loved how I was transported right there with Beau and Wynn as they trafficked their way through this mystery they found themselves wrapped up in. I love the romance that kindles but stays a supporting storyline to enjoy rather than being the focus of the story. This is one that you won’t want to put down as soon as you dive into that first chapter and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book Anika pens. I am sure I will love it just as much!
Hail Mary by Hope Anika is an enthralling read and the storyline is exciting and the plot is done well. It is a mystery romance story with lots of emotions, where there are both moments of hilarity and others are sad and tragic but it keeps you on your toes as you traverse the web Hope has weaved together. It is a tale where you feel like you are walking the walk right along with them as you set out to catch a killer. The characters are well developed and lovable.
Beau Greystone is a former DEA agent and now a sheriff who is haunted by the past and the murder of his wife. Who is now on the hunt for a killer.
Wynn Owens has trust issues and does not take to people easily due to her past. However, when she meets a certain sheriff sparks fly and she wonders if she can let him in.
Well worth the read.
I enjoyed this book. This is not my first book by this author but it is my favorite. It is a well written story that I was pulled into from the very beginning. The characters are connectable and made the story feel realistic. The twists and turns that Beau and Wynn took me on had me sitting on the edge of my seat as well as turning pages fast. Beau is a newly appointed sheriff. Wynn has had trouble with the law in the past. Beau shows up on Wynn’s doorstep questioning her residents about the robbery. This is where the story picks up and I couldn’t put it down. Rules are broken and the past comes to the present. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next.
Hail Mary by Hope Anika
5-stars
Hail Mary by Hope Anika was an amazing and invigorating read. I loved how I was immediately pulled into this exciting book. The storyline was addictive with an excellent plot and climax. I found several incidents hilarious in this novel and others tragic and sad. Wynn and Beau were excellent characters and were developed well. I loved their stubborn and determined personality. I also loved Wynn’s soft side. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend it!