You’ve witnessed your best friend’s murder, taken her son on the run, and the police want to “talk” to you – where do you go? – to the man who’s always hated you, of course.
I enjoyed this author. I’ve finished the series and can’t wait for more.
Author
riarestrepo
3 years ago
DEAD GIVEAWAY is the second book in Diane Benefiel’s High Sierras romantic suspense series. Although it takes place in the same general area as the first book, FLASH POINT, the story and main characters are entirely independent, so it can easily be read as a standalone. That being said, I’d highly recommend reading FLASH POINT, as well, if you love gripping romantic suspense novels. Much like FLASH POINT, DEAD GIVEAWAY is an addictive page-turner that will keep you up late into the night to see what happens next.
After witnessing her best friend Chloe’s murder, Gwen Ballard flees with Chloe’s young son to the boy’s uncle, Eli, who owns a ranch in the Sierras near the town of Hangman’s Loss. Despite the antagonism between her and Eli, she’s certain he won’t turn away his nephew. Besides, with nowhere else to go and both their lives in danger, Eli is her only option to keep them safe.
Elijah MacElvoy has no use for party girls, and that’s how he pegged Gwen from the start. His prejudice managed to keep his strong, immediate attraction to her at bay all these years. But now that he’s taken in his orphaned nephew and the boy’s Aunt Gwenny, things aren’t as black and white as they first appeared. While protecting them from the bad guys, Eli is forced to admit he may have misjudged Gwen. The carefully built walls between them start crumbling and it becomes more important than ever to keep Gwen and the boy alive.
The sexual tension between Eli and Gwen is tangible from the very beginning and builds right along with the danger facing them. Watching the sparks fly as they butt heads and fight their mutual attraction is riveting and highly entertaining. DEAD GIVEAWAY is an irresistible mix of passion, danger, humor, and heartwarming tenderness.
Diane Benefiel masterfully creates intense situations for her characters, but no matter what torment they go through, readers are guaranteed a satisfying ending. I’m looking forward to the next book in the High Sierras series – or anything else from this talented writer.
Author
cb
3 years ago
Finally! Gwen can take a breath, or can she? Gwendolyn witnessed the murder of her best friend, Chloe. So she takes Chloe’s son, Cameron and flees. She felt she co-parented Cam with Chloe, so she has skin in the game. She runs to Cam’s Uncle Elijah MacElvoy on the Broken Arrow Ranch. She knows Elijah doesn’t trust and maybe even hates her, but he loves Cam. And he is their safety net. Elijah doesn’t trust Gwen and thinks she is flighty and unsafe for his nephew. Once he observes their relationship, he has to reevaluate his assumptions. There’s lots going on in this story, many moving parts. Is Gwen feeling the stress? She has drama coming at her from 360 degrees. Cameron is her steady rock. Will Elijah step up and protect Gwen? Will he give himself a chance to get to know this amazing woman? Can Gwen finally breathe? Excellent story. Romance during a suspenseful time does add a little kick to the relationship! Nicely done. I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
marichus
3 years ago
Gwen takes Cameron, her best friend’s son to his uncle after being a witness of her murder n the hands of her husband.
Elijah is a good an honest rancher who thinks Gwenn s a bad influence for her sister.
A very emotional read, well-written and well-developed characters. I like this author and the reason is that it is impossible for me to stop reading her books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
anonymous5
3 years ago
This is the second book in the High Sierras series. Gwen witnesses her best friend’s murder and runs away with her son, Cameron. She takes him to the one man she knows who will keep him safe, Cameron’s uncle, Elijah MacElvoy. Elijah has always thought Gwen was a bad influence on his sister and doesn’t trust her to care for his nephew. But being who he is, he won’t reject her and will protect both his nephew and Gwen. I became glued to this book right from the start. The storyline was so gripping and full of suspense, I couldn’t put it down. The story was so intense with respect to the danger as well as the attraction between Gwen and Elijah. A wonderfully written story that I really enjoyed and would highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
armynurse4
3 years ago
This is a nice clean mystery ro.ance. just enough romance and mystery. Diane writes where uoI feel like you aee right there witb the charactwers experiencing everything. Great story with HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
avidbook
3 years ago
Ten years ago Elijah judged Gwen based on his sisters behavior, they were friends and therefore must be similar, Gwen overhears him telling his sister she needs better friends and doesn’t bother to set him straight. When Chloe is murdered by her cop husband, Gwen has no where else to go, and ends up on Elijah’s doorstep. While protecting her, he gets to know the real Gwen and their multilateral sizzling chemistry and attraction blooms into a long lasting love. The suspense of when Chloe’s murderer will show up is palpable and thanks to excellent writing the reader is captivated and drawn into the action, and relieved when It’s comes to an end. Great characters with growth, emotions and relatable. Excellent and thrilling read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
pttravelingspirit
3 years ago
Gwendolyn Ballard flees with her friend Chloe’s son, Cameron to his uncle, Elijah MacElvoy at Broken Arrow Ranch with danger and intrigue following her witnessing Cloe’s murder. The second tale set in High Sierra’s and good pageturner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
debfromoz
3 years ago
This is the second book in this great series and we are starting to learn more about the people that inhabit the High Sierras this is the story of local rancher Elijah (Eli) MacElvoy
Eli always knew that Gwendolyn (Gwen) Ballard was a bad influence on his half sister Chloe but there is nothing he can really do about it. But is all that it seems true When Gwen arrives on his doorstep with his nephew Cameron (Cam) he will have to rethink all the assumptions he has made Has he learns that Cam’s father is the one who killed his sister and that in fact Gwen isn’t the part girl and bad influence he always assumed her to be Can he get her to look at him as anything but the enemy as he begins to fall for her and when Cam’s dad comes after them can he keep his new family safe.
Author
barj70
3 years ago
The second book in the High Sierras series a well written suspense story with a very good storyline, the story flows smoothly across the pages. Gwendolyn Ballard ran to the Broken Arrow Ranch when her best friend is murdered. She takes Chloe’s son, Cameron with her, to Chloe’s brother Elijah MacElvoy. There is suspense, drama, danger, dirty cops, attempted kidnapping, and romance. I want to read more in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
abooknut247
3 years ago
What a great new series. It was a bit of a lighter type of mystery and so far I am really enjoying this new series. It has just the right amount of suspense mixed with some great romance between Elijah and Gwendolyn.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
sheilaashley
3 years ago
Another suspense and romance rolled into one book. Gwen takes her friend’s son to the mountains when her friend is murdered. She goes to Elijah’s home knowing he will protect Cameron even knowing he does not care for her. I liked the characters and the suspense keeps you reading.
Author
tburbr
3 years ago
The story line was good, the character work was terrific and the book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was a great addition to the series and kept me entertained from beginning to end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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willowwebster
3 years ago
This is the 2nd one I have read by her. Both were really good. Fast paced suspenseful and well written Overall really good books!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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tharris30
3 years ago
This is the 2nd book in the High Sierras series. I really am enjoying this series.
This is Gwendolyn Ballard and Elijah MacElvoy’s story. What a story it is.
She has witnessed the murder of her best friend Chloe, grabs Chloe’s son Cameron
and runs to find the only person who can protect them – Cameron’s uncle, Elijah MacElvoy!
Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters.
The chemistry was palatable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
karenroma
3 years ago
Dead Giveaway is the second book in Diana Benefiel’s High Sierras and even though it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. Gwen and Elijah are definitely a fascinating couple. They have history and plenty of angst in their relationship and it certainly makes for a fiery read. Another interesting romantic suspense that leaves the reader wanting more from this author.
“I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review”
Author
duck
3 years ago
Love this book and storyline. Great read.
Author
sziegelhofer
3 years ago
Characters were interesting. Thought the end was rather predicable it was a very good read.
Author
carolyn2k9
3 years ago
This is one of a series- can be read as a stand-alone but the same characters populate each story. Good reads.
I enjoyed this author. I’ve finished the series and can’t wait for more.
DEAD GIVEAWAY is the second book in Diane Benefiel’s High Sierras romantic suspense series. Although it takes place in the same general area as the first book, FLASH POINT, the story and main characters are entirely independent, so it can easily be read as a standalone. That being said, I’d highly recommend reading FLASH POINT, as well, if you love gripping romantic suspense novels. Much like FLASH POINT, DEAD GIVEAWAY is an addictive page-turner that will keep you up late into the night to see what happens next.
After witnessing her best friend Chloe’s murder, Gwen Ballard flees with Chloe’s young son to the boy’s uncle, Eli, who owns a ranch in the Sierras near the town of Hangman’s Loss. Despite the antagonism between her and Eli, she’s certain he won’t turn away his nephew. Besides, with nowhere else to go and both their lives in danger, Eli is her only option to keep them safe.
Elijah MacElvoy has no use for party girls, and that’s how he pegged Gwen from the start. His prejudice managed to keep his strong, immediate attraction to her at bay all these years. But now that he’s taken in his orphaned nephew and the boy’s Aunt Gwenny, things aren’t as black and white as they first appeared. While protecting them from the bad guys, Eli is forced to admit he may have misjudged Gwen. The carefully built walls between them start crumbling and it becomes more important than ever to keep Gwen and the boy alive.
The sexual tension between Eli and Gwen is tangible from the very beginning and builds right along with the danger facing them. Watching the sparks fly as they butt heads and fight their mutual attraction is riveting and highly entertaining. DEAD GIVEAWAY is an irresistible mix of passion, danger, humor, and heartwarming tenderness.
Diane Benefiel masterfully creates intense situations for her characters, but no matter what torment they go through, readers are guaranteed a satisfying ending. I’m looking forward to the next book in the High Sierras series – or anything else from this talented writer.
Finally! Gwen can take a breath, or can she? Gwendolyn witnessed the murder of her best friend, Chloe. So she takes Chloe’s son, Cameron and flees. She felt she co-parented Cam with Chloe, so she has skin in the game. She runs to Cam’s Uncle Elijah MacElvoy on the Broken Arrow Ranch. She knows Elijah doesn’t trust and maybe even hates her, but he loves Cam. And he is their safety net. Elijah doesn’t trust Gwen and thinks she is flighty and unsafe for his nephew. Once he observes their relationship, he has to reevaluate his assumptions. There’s lots going on in this story, many moving parts. Is Gwen feeling the stress? She has drama coming at her from 360 degrees. Cameron is her steady rock. Will Elijah step up and protect Gwen? Will he give himself a chance to get to know this amazing woman? Can Gwen finally breathe? Excellent story. Romance during a suspenseful time does add a little kick to the relationship! Nicely done. I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gwen takes Cameron, her best friend’s son to his uncle after being a witness of her murder n the hands of her husband.
Elijah is a good an honest rancher who thinks Gwenn s a bad influence for her sister.
A very emotional read, well-written and well-developed characters. I like this author and the reason is that it is impossible for me to stop reading her books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the second book in the High Sierras series. Gwen witnesses her best friend’s murder and runs away with her son, Cameron. She takes him to the one man she knows who will keep him safe, Cameron’s uncle, Elijah MacElvoy. Elijah has always thought Gwen was a bad influence on his sister and doesn’t trust her to care for his nephew. But being who he is, he won’t reject her and will protect both his nephew and Gwen. I became glued to this book right from the start. The storyline was so gripping and full of suspense, I couldn’t put it down. The story was so intense with respect to the danger as well as the attraction between Gwen and Elijah. A wonderfully written story that I really enjoyed and would highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a nice clean mystery ro.ance. just enough romance and mystery. Diane writes where uoI feel like you aee right there witb the charactwers experiencing everything. Great story with HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ten years ago Elijah judged Gwen based on his sisters behavior, they were friends and therefore must be similar, Gwen overhears him telling his sister she needs better friends and doesn’t bother to set him straight. When Chloe is murdered by her cop husband, Gwen has no where else to go, and ends up on Elijah’s doorstep. While protecting her, he gets to know the real Gwen and their multilateral sizzling chemistry and attraction blooms into a long lasting love. The suspense of when Chloe’s murderer will show up is palpable and thanks to excellent writing the reader is captivated and drawn into the action, and relieved when It’s comes to an end. Great characters with growth, emotions and relatable. Excellent and thrilling read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gwendolyn Ballard flees with her friend Chloe’s son, Cameron to his uncle, Elijah MacElvoy at Broken Arrow Ranch with danger and intrigue following her witnessing Cloe’s murder. The second tale set in High Sierra’s and good pageturner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the second book in this great series and we are starting to learn more about the people that inhabit the High Sierras this is the story of local rancher Elijah (Eli) MacElvoy
Eli always knew that Gwendolyn (Gwen) Ballard was a bad influence on his half sister Chloe but there is nothing he can really do about it. But is all that it seems true When Gwen arrives on his doorstep with his nephew Cameron (Cam) he will have to rethink all the assumptions he has made Has he learns that Cam’s father is the one who killed his sister and that in fact Gwen isn’t the part girl and bad influence he always assumed her to be Can he get her to look at him as anything but the enemy as he begins to fall for her and when Cam’s dad comes after them can he keep his new family safe.
The second book in the High Sierras series a well written suspense story with a very good storyline, the story flows smoothly across the pages. Gwendolyn Ballard ran to the Broken Arrow Ranch when her best friend is murdered. She takes Chloe’s son, Cameron with her, to Chloe’s brother Elijah MacElvoy. There is suspense, drama, danger, dirty cops, attempted kidnapping, and romance. I want to read more in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What a great new series. It was a bit of a lighter type of mystery and so far I am really enjoying this new series. It has just the right amount of suspense mixed with some great romance between Elijah and Gwendolyn.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another suspense and romance rolled into one book. Gwen takes her friend’s son to the mountains when her friend is murdered. She goes to Elijah’s home knowing he will protect Cameron even knowing he does not care for her. I liked the characters and the suspense keeps you reading.
The story line was good, the character work was terrific and the book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was a great addition to the series and kept me entertained from beginning to end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the 2nd one I have read by her. Both were really good. Fast paced suspenseful and well written Overall really good books!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the 2nd book in the High Sierras series. I really am enjoying this series.
This is Gwendolyn Ballard and Elijah MacElvoy’s story. What a story it is.
She has witnessed the murder of her best friend Chloe, grabs Chloe’s son Cameron
and runs to find the only person who can protect them – Cameron’s uncle, Elijah MacElvoy!
Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters.
The chemistry was palatable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dead Giveaway is the second book in Diana Benefiel’s High Sierras and even though it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. Gwen and Elijah are definitely a fascinating couple. They have history and plenty of angst in their relationship and it certainly makes for a fiery read. Another interesting romantic suspense that leaves the reader wanting more from this author.
“I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review”
Love this book and storyline. Great read.
Characters were interesting. Thought the end was rather predicable it was a very good read.
This is one of a series- can be read as a stand-alone but the same characters populate each story. Good reads.
Great story. Kept you on the edge of your seat.