Two riveting books in one from Queen of Suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, perfect for fans of the chilling novels of Lisa Gardner, Allison Brennan, and Lisa Regan. Renegade Son Single mother Danielle Summers is convinced her ranch is slowly being sabotaged. Newcomer Chase McEnroe insists she should trust him. But Dani’s suspicion that Chase is in league with her enemy … enemy is complicated by a secret from his past. Can she put aside her concerns about his potential deception to find out who is behind these awful acts? Midnight Sun There’s nothing secretive about the hostility between two of Oregon’s leading lumber families. The feud has been long, ruthless, and bloody, and Ashley Stephens and Trevor Daniels are still reeling from the damage it’s caused. Now, eight years after their relationship ended, Trevor discovers that not only is his bid for a senate seat in jeopardy, but his life may be too. And the future of both may lie with Ashley . . . Outstanding Praise for the Novels of Lisa Jackson “A pure nail biter.” —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author”Jam-packed with scary chills.” —Booklist”Absolutely tension filled. . .Jackson is on top of her game.” —Suspense Magazine
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This book is actually a combination of two previously released short stories, Midnight Son and Renegade Son. I did not realize this or would not have decided to read the “book.” In typical Lisa Jackson fashion, there is a mystery with some romance. Unfortunately, as much as I typically enjoy Lisa Jackson books, this one just did not keep my attention and I could not get invested in the story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Zebra Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Distrust by Lisa Jackson
Vintage Silhouette novels published in 1985 and 1987 compiled together under compilation copyright by Kensington Publishing Corp.
The two stories have the feel of the past and as I remember the 1980’s well knew they were true to the times and to that writing style. If you are looking for two books in one to read that will take you back to evil doers doing their best to make money without conscience, enjoy a second chance romance, like the thwarting of bad guys, and prefer a happy ending then this compilation might just be for you.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Zebra for the Copy – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
This book contains two previously released books. In the first story, Renegade Son, single mother Dani is convinced the her wealthy neighbor is trying to sabotage her ranch so she will be forced to sell to him. When Chase comes into her life, Dani isn’t sure she should trust him. He works for the man trying to buy her land. In Midnight Sun, Ashley is trying to run the Timber company her father left her. But her old flame, and son of the competing company comes back in her life with accusations, she knows she needs to prove her family innocent of what he’s accusing, and not let her heart fall for him again.
I love Lisa Jackson’s books, and this one was another I enjoyed. Both stories were good, and had happily ever afters. But some points in the stories failed to hold my interest. I found that the female characters were both strong, and independent, and I liked them. I like the male characters as well. Overall both stories were good, and enjoyable. I’d recommend them. But these books are older books, only re-released. So they do reflect their age.
DISTRUST by Lisa Jackson
Renegade Sun & Midnight Sun, these are two stories in this new Lisa Jackson book. Both have been released in the past, but it is great to get two in one now. Lisa has a real gift with romantic suspense and thrillers. Distrust is no exception. Renegade is an enemies to lovers romance. Single mother Danielle, is fighting to keep her ranch afloat while feuding with her neighbor Caleb. Chase is a man who has been hired by Caleb to work a project on his ranch. Sparks are flying between Danielle and Chase.
Ashley and Trevor are a second chance romance in Midnight Sun. Ashley and Trevor had a relationship that ended years before, but the attraction is still there between them. Ashley inherits her father’s logging business after having been estranged from him because of dating Trevor whom her father considered a rival. Her cousin is very unhappy about it as he thought he was in line to inherit it since the estrangement between Ashley and her father. Things start getting dangerous for her. This is a 4 star read.