With his marriage to Shana on the line, ex-special ops legend Dane Blaise faces a murder trial. The worst of it is the star witness against him is his best friend–or former best friend…But that’s not the only trouble on Martha’s Vineyard. When an assassin shows up to go after the governor, not even Shana can stop Dane from trying to stop the deadly assassin.Will Dane stay out of jail long … deadly assassin.
Will Dane stay out of jail long enough to save the governor’s life… and more importantly, to marry Shana?
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“The characters are perfect blend of the classic TV PI shows with a modern touch. Beachcomber Investigation is a blend of sexual tension, mystery, mix of odd and fun characters that bring laughs, fun and story that readers will not want to put down.”–Netgalley Reviewer
“About two PIs who are Sexy, Witty and have a chemistry that won’t end.”—Vine Voice Reviewer
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I definitely went about this rather backwards. This is book twelve of the series and the conclusion, but it turned out to be where I started. The good news is that I still enjoyed it and never felt lost, although there was a time or two when I figured I might have missed a reference. The bad news? Now I need to go back and read the previous eleven books…
I found this to be an excellent example of a romantic suspense story. The story is well written and easy to read with well developed characters that have solid chemistry and seem very real. I guess they should after eleven (now twelve) books. The story itself had enough complexity and twists that kept things moving and me guessing as to what was going on so that I was engaged right up to the end. Overall, an excellent read and I look forward to discovering the characters from the start.
Highly recommended.
I received an ARC from Hidden Gems for review purposes.
Book 12, the series finale of the Beachcomber Investigations series by Stephanie Queen was the usual suspense-filled action-adventure the reader expects from the author, as she puts her characters through emotional and physical hell as they fight to overcome all the obstacles in their way. The characters are so identifiable and relatable thanks to the author for giving them the emotional anchor needed in their turbulent lives to know what is important and what is not. I really hate to see this series end, but all eventually do. This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Hidden Gems Books.
The set up for the beginning of this story was a good idea I thought. Giving the last chapter of Beachcomber Enemy was unexpected but what a good lead in to this story.
I really liked this emotional, intense story filled with surprises. There is love between Dane and Shana but there are times when Shana does wonder if Dane does really loves her. Well, at least like she loved him. She may not always agree with him but she ALWAYS has his back. He keeps so many of his emotions close to his vest. He can pull a stone face like nobody else.
What in the world is going on with Cap? Why has he turned his back on his best friend? I have to say that I was disappointed by his actions after reading some of the other stories which he was in. My mind was bouncing all over the place with possible but crazy ideas. We will find out what is going on but it will take a while to get to that answer.
Dane’s attorney was a breath of fresh air. She was crazy unconventional like a mad scientist. Dane’s other observation was that she was just wild enough and brilliant enough to be scary yet effective. Nora Kimble showed herself to be exactly that and totally tenacious time after time.
There is plenty of action and adventure in this story along with a few unexpected but enjoyed surprises. There is a whole lot of people with their own agenda’s just getting in the way of the truth. Not in a confusing way just making you wonder who can be trusted outside of the central group.
Peter John Douglas (the Governor) and Dane have been friends and co-workers of sorts for years. There is a strong bond between them gained in the battlefield and other high danger cases.
There is also romance Dane and Shana Style while they fight for their future lives. All will be resolved although maybe not all in the ways that you expected.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”