Summer Butler is killing it in the ratings—and all of America is tuning in as New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank greenlights a new season of TV’s hottest sleuth… the first season wrapped, the reality-show PI is feeling the pressure to make the next one an even bigger success.
Though finding a new case won’t be easy—it’s not like another dead body will just fall in her lap—Summer’s willing to give it a try. Besides, reconciling with her family—not to mention her old flame, police chief Luke Montgomery—is a nice way to spend her downtime.
But Summer’s rekindled romance isn’t the only thing burning up Sweet Briar. It seems the town is harboring an arsonist, and all the smoldering signs point to the same culprit: her cousin Dixie. Although this case may be too close for comfort, it seems season two is already bringing the drama—and for Summer it could also be too hot to handle.
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Denise has done it again. Every new book is so much better than the last and they are ALL good. I loved the story line in this book and I especially LOVE Summer with Luke! Such a great read – definitely start with the first book first.
Great read! Summer wasn’t someone I thought I would like, but as I kept reading I started to like her strength and humor. And the random things she gets herself into. Must read!
I really enjoy a mystery with humour and this doesn’t disappoint. We see Summer trying to make a go of her reality show, build bridges with her family and avoid her feelings for a love. All in all a great book series to read
I absolutely loved Blazing Summer! Summer Butler is back in Sweet Briar, Alabama filming another season of Darling Investigations.
Summer Butler is such a strong woman. Even when she’s looking danger in the face she finds the courage to be strong and do what needs to be done. So it’s no different when someone close to her is in trouble and Summer needs to find out the truth to save them while trying to balance her show, the family farm, and the relationships she’s trying to patch back together.
I cannot wait to read more about Summer Butler, I hope her story never ends.
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Sarah –
4.5 stars
This is such a fun read! Summer Butler’s second adventure fully captured my imagination and made me smile. This time around, Summer is investigating a string of arson attacks and her cousin Dixie is the main suspect.
This is a gentle read. I loved the careful and very funny observations of small town Southern life and the slightly satirical take on reality television. The characters in Sweet Briar really come to life in this story. I enjoyed the relationships and the conversations that the author captures – some of the dialogue is absolutely brilliant. There is probably even less romance in this story than there was in the first one but there is more action and excitement as Summer’s investigation heats up.
I like that I didn’t immediately guess the whodunnit. The mystery part of the story feels quite silly at times but there is actually quite a complex plot that Summer unravels. Everyone in town is a suspect at some point in the book and I really enjoyed the building tension.
This was a great read. I didn’t love the first book but this one really made me smile. I’m looking forward to Summer’s next adventure.
Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Blazing Summer (Darling Investigations #2) by Denise Grover Swank to read and review.
I am so happy to have more Summer, Dixie, Teddy, Bill, and Luke! Blazing Summer has been a great read! It was full of action, fun, humor, and tension in all the right places. I love the humor though out this book. I laughed out loud during several scenes. I spent most of the book not positive who the killer and/or arsonist was and I loved every minute of it! I hope we readers will get more Summer books! I hope Nash will become a more prominent character. I can definitely see him mixing things up in the future.
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I love Denise Grover Swank’s characters.
Another great book by a great author! Each series she writes I think that there’s no way she will be able to develop the characters as well as in her previous series…I should know better by now !
Blazing Summer sucks you in with the first page and just keeps you on the edge of your seat for the rest of the book!
As are all Denise’s book ,it was great.
It was sizzling!! I absolutely love this series!!!
It was muy caliente (thinking of Luke) and it had me guessing who was behind the whole thing. It was like I was watching a show and it had me on the edge of my seat reading the story!! It was filled with some “gotcha”, laughter, and tears. Loved it. I also recommend the audible version! Fabulous!!