Tangled Threat

This was an intriguing story that drew me in from almost the first page and kept me engaged throughout. There is plenty of suspense and drama and a very liberal dose of romance to keep you guessing until the very end

Maura Antrim and Brock McGovern are both working for the summer vacation at a local resort and are enjoying a summer romance together when everything comes to a screaming halt when a woman’s body is found hanging from the history tree Brock was arrested as a person of interest and though he was released almost immediately by then Maura’s parents had taken her away. Now twelve years later they have both returned Brock is now an FBI agent sent to investigate more murders in the area and Maure is a videographer . With Brock hot on the case Maura decides to help him and in the process all of the old emotions surface are these latest murders linked to the one in their past and will the danger draw them closer or split them a part.

Terrific book that sucked me in right from the start. It began with a prologue when Maura and Brock were eighteen-year-olds working at a local resort. They were in love and had plans for the future. But the horrific sight of a body hanging from the notorious History Tree, and Brock’s subsequent arrest as a person of interest, derailed their plans. Even though he was released almost immediately, Maura’s parents had taken her away. Now Maura is back at the resort filming videos and fighting the memories. Brock, who followed through with his plans and became an FBI agent, is sent to the resort to investigate the disappearance of several women and the remains of another.

I enjoyed the rekindling of the romance between Maura and Brock. They were stunned to see each other again after so many years. Their initial interactions were awkward. Brock remembered his heartbreak as Maura disappeared from his life, and she spent years hurt and angry that he never contacted her. But underneath the awkwardness and anger burned the feelings that never went away. I liked seeing them reconnect and get to know the people they have become since the events twelve years earlier. As they spent time together working on the disappearances, the chemistry and feelings between them continued to grow. Brock was protective of Maura and worried about her as the investigation heated up. Meanwhile, Maura worried just as much about him. I felt Brock’s fear over Maura’s safety at the end, and Maura’s confidence that he would find her. I liked how they came together at the end, with their young love maturing to match who they are today.

The suspense of the story was very good. I was drawn in immediately by Maura’s recounting of the story of the history tree and the ghost Gyselle. The descriptions were vivid, and I felt as though I was there. The terror at the sight of the hanging body leapt off the page. Twelve years later, FBI agent Brock was specifically requested to come to Florida to help with the investigations. That the person doing the requesting was the same detective who had arrested Brock was a nice touch, and gave an extra layer of déjà vu to the story. Maura arrived at the same time to do a video about the History Tree with her client. The presence of so many of the people from that previous summer gave Brock a wide variety of possible suspects for his investigation as it began to look like the resort was at the center of the disappearances. Every time I thought I had the villain figured out, someone else would make me question my decision. The tension increased as Brock moved closer to solving the crime, and he became especially concerned for Maura’s safety. I was on the edge of my seat as his fears came to pass. I loved Maura’s presence of mind and determination as she refused to become a victim. The final confrontation had an unexpected twist to it, as my suspicions about one character proved true, but I was blindsided by the involvement of another.

I liked catching up with the characters from that first summer. Besides the changes that Brock and Maura went through, it was interesting to see what transpired for the others. Some truly surprised me while others hadn’t changed at all. I also liked the bit at the end about Brock’s life in New York and his connection with Finnegan’s.

Maura Antrim and Brock McGovern fell in love while they were summer employees at Frampton Ranch and Resort twelve years ago but when one of the regular resort employees was discovered hanging from the History Tree during the resort’s storytelling campfire and walk to the History Tree that relationship fell apart. Brock is arrested for the murder and Maura’s parents sweep in and take her right home and intercept Brock’s attempted communications. Brock, of course, was innocent and only spent one night in jail before being released. Fast forward twelve years and Brock and Maura meet again at Frampton Ranch and Resort. Brock is now a FBI agent investigating the disappearance of three young women and the discovery of the bones of a murdered woman. Maura is now CEO of her own film production company and is at the resort with her client Angie Parsons who is there to film a segment about the History Tree. Interaction between Maura and Brock reignites their attraction to each other. Brock is determined to keep Maura safe and Maura is determined to help Brock with his investigation. There is definitely danger there.

Tangled Threads by Heather Graham is a mystery/romance story. I enjoy Heather Graham’s books but this one wasn’t my favorite. Sometimes I found it a little slow. Usually there is more action and suspense in this author’s books. I liked the main characters, Maura and Brock and enjoyed reading about their second chance at love.

this is a good story, when they where younger and worked at the ranch someone died. now they are back and someone else dies. but who . I did not know who one of the people was till the end. if you like mystery and romance , open door romance you will like the book I was given a copy by netgalley. but this is an honest review

I received the book from NetGalley in exchange for my fair and honest review.

I have read several Heather Graham books in the past, so I kind of knew what to expect. I found the book to be well written, with a interesting plot. I loved that she brought back alot of people that had been together in the past when a incident occurred so it made you wonder of the outcome of this book. I really enjoyed Maura and Brock and the chemistry between them. I did find Angie to be sort of ditzy and not to my liking but other than that i enjoyed the book.

I haven’t read a Heather Graham book since I got my Kindle, so when the opportunity to snag an ARC came along, you betcha I jumped right on it. I’ve missed her books, time to get caught up again. Tangled Threat is a well-written romantic suspense with Ms. Graham’s own brand of creepy spookiness. Maura is a video producer that worked at Frampton Ranch as a teen, until her parents whisked her away after a woman was found hanging from the History Tree. Brock is an FBI agent that was also a teen working at Frampton Ranch and was accused of being the murderer. Maura and Brock’s story is loaded with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense along with a stellar cast of characters. I enjoyed every page of Tangled Threat and look forward to catching up on the Heather Graham books I’ve missed the past few years. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.