To plant a garden is to believe in the future, that’s what Dove Hallam’s grandmother always told her. But at twenty-two, Dove has neither. Stuck in a dead-end relationship and a job she hates, her life is going nowhere until she meets Marlene Grande.
Although Marlene is in her seventies, her appetite for hot men and spending money knows no bounds, even if her matchmaking skills leave a bit to be … bit to be desired. But as Dove embraces her new life, someone isn’t so keen on her having fun.
Marlene’s solution? Hire a private investigator with a nice ass. Now Dove has two problems to deal with—the monster wreaking havoc on the Arndale estate and Zander Graves, a smart-mouthed womaniser she really doesn’t want to like.
Will there be anything left of her heart by the time they’ve finished with it?
Shallow Graves is a standalone romantic suspense novel in the Blackwood UK series – no cliffhanger!
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Different twist on English country life.
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A great romantic mystery! Elise once again uses humor to de op her characters and plot. A visit from Emmy and Ana as well as Nye and Max.
I couldn’t put the book down wanting to solve the mystery. This is a must read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book for an honest review.
Another Fantastic Elise Noble Book!
What an excellent, exciting, hard to put down book. Elise Noble does it again! This is the story about Dove, a passionate gardener, and Zander, a Blackwood Security operative. After Dove moves to the country to rehab the long unattended grounds of an estate, threats start coming in. Nye’s Grandmother gets Blackwood Security involved and Zander is put in charge of Dove & Amber’s (the interior designer) safety. As the threats escalate, the heat between Zander, a man whore who only does one night stands, and Dove, an innocent, not-a-one-night-stand type of girl, also grows. Will Zander give up his philandering ways for Dove? Will he be able to keep Dove (and everyone else at Arndale House) safe?
I was delighted at the play on words for the title… Shallow Graves, as in buried people, or as in Zander Graves is shallow?!? Way to go Elise! Another awesome Blackwood UK Book! HEA, no cliffhanger and can be read as a stand-alone!
NOTE TO READERS: Shallow Graves is Book 3 in the Blackwood UK Series, which is NOT part of the Blackwood Security Series; however, some characters like Emmy, Ana, Bradley & Nye do make an appearance! YAY! Also, as this is Book 3 in the Blackwood UK series, there are British words (for example: jumper instead of sweater) and British spellings in this book (like favourite) of course! As a US reader, I personally think that this makes this book and series delightful! 🙂
Loved, loved this book. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Characters draw you in from the first page and you never know what is hoping to happen next.
This book had just the right mix of suspense, romantic tension, and interesting characters. It was a fun, easy read.
Shallow Graves is the third Blackwood UK book but it is also a brilliant stand-alone suspense novel. All the Blackwood Security books are cleverly written with brilliant, thrilling and unexpected storylines and the most amazing characters and Shallow Graves is no exception. As well as Dove and Zander who have ‘something’ from the first time they meet there is a plethora of characters who add depth to this book. My favourites are Marlene and Ivy who are growing old disgracefully … absolutely brilliant. There are also returning favourites from other Blackwood books, including Emmy. The unexpected moments of laugh out loud humour are a genius touch. Elise Noble is an exceptional writer and this book only confirms that. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Do not miss this book.