Saddle Gap, a quiet little town in southwestern New Mexico, seems the perfect place for Sorrel Janes to start her life over. But within a few days she finds herself entangled in two murders, the object of harassment, and the number one suspect of a murder. Will her past terrors destroy her future dreams? Amid the evolving conflicts, she resolves to reconstruct her new life and find happiness. … Detective Chris Reed is equally resolved to solve the murders as well as Sorrels secrets. Neither of them suspect where the steps of this dance will lead, but they are too stubborn to sit this one out.
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The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox is a compelling and chilling story that is also a sweet romance. This is my first read by this author and let me tell you I was very impressed by the way Lonna wrote, the way the story flowed and the way the plot pulled it all together. From the very beginning I was drawn in to the mystery and the chilling murders it is thrilling. I was pumped and my mind was racing and I was often on the edge of my seat. To say I sat and read every detail in one sitting is not entirely true because I was often up and pacing whilst reading. But let’s not forget there were some fun times as well.
Sorrel thought starting over in a new town would be easy and she never expected to be embroiled in murders and find someone who may just make her happy.
It was very cleverly done and I can not recommend it enough to you all.
The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox. This is such a sweet story and quick read. Its the story of Sorrel Janes who moves to Saddle Gap, New Mexico to start her life over after a horrible husband leaving her career as a TV News Anchor behind. She was given a house in Saddle Gap by her Aunt so she had somewhere to stay. She wants to open a Gift Shop and take wildlife photos. A nice peaceful life until somehow she ends up in the middle of two murders. She becomes the number one suspect and Detective Chris Reed is determined to solve the murders and Sorrels past. I’ve never been to Saddle Gap, New Mexico but I felt like I was there and I knew these people! Loved this book.
The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries)
By: Lonna Enox
5 out of 5 stars
The story The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox is an amazing book to read. It pulled me in right from the beginning and didn’t let me go until I had read the final page. There is mystery, danger, and a bit of romance. I loved reading about the characters of Sorrel and Detective Chris Reed. Sorrel is a woman who has come to Saddle Gap to escape and start over. She is an intelligent, observant, beautiful woman who at times can be stubborn. She is a wonderful photographer, and this is shown when she finds herself helping out the local police department in taking forensic photos. Chris finds himself in the middle to two recent murders. He also finds himself trying to find out the answers to questions that he has about Sorrel. What does the future hold for Sorrel and Chris? Read this book to find out. There are times when this story had me turning pages to find out what happens next. I enjoyed the bantering that goes on between Chris and Sorrel. They are two characters that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. I also enjoyed reading about many of the additional characters that interacted with Sorrel and Chris. There are times that are intense and other times when I would have a smile on my face or laugh out loud at what happens. This is a story that you don’t want to miss out on and one I highly recommend reading.
The Last Dance by Lonna Enox is a light hearted read that will draw you and keep you guessing to the end.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and did not know what to expect going in. The blurb made me thing that it would be quite a complex and heavy read so I was very pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be the opposite. This story was interesting and developed well throughout the book but it was, for me, a nice quick and easy read.
The characters were all very easy to get behind. I liked the build up around Sorrel’s character, it meant that I could connect with her.
Overall this was a great book and one that allowed me to shut out the world for a few hours and just get lost in the story. Although this is the first book I have read by Lonna Enox it certainly won’t be the last.
The Last Dance is part of the Sorrel Janes Mysteries by Lonna Enox. I had not previously read any work by this author so was unsure what to expect. What I got was a very well written thriller, with a bit of romance that had me gripped from the very beginning.
Sorrel Janes has moved to Saddle Gap after the murder of her husband. She’s trying to stay low key as her husband’s murder has not been solved and she may be in danger. Needless to say, life does not go to plan and she’s soon embroiled in 2 murders that have taken place in the quiet town since she arrived. Added to that, she’s a suspect in one of the murders.
I loved the interaction between Sorrel and Detective Chris Reed who is investigating the murders. He’s sure she’s hiding something and he’s determined to find out what? There’s an instant sexual attraction between the 2 that they both fight to ignore, mainly due to the fact that they rub each other up the wrong way and are constantly bickering.
This story is a great thriller that will keep you gripped. The characters are really well written, not just the 2 main characters but the secondary characters have a valuable role to play in the story.
I really enjoyed this book and would like to read more from this series.
The Last Dance by Lonna Enox had a little bit of romance and a lot of mystery and I really enjoyed it.
Sorrell annoyed me and I admired her at the same time. She went through a life changing event prior to her new life in New Mexico. How she handled it was admirable but stupid. She would have saved herself so much had she just opened up.
The end isn’t something I was expecting but it made all sorts of sense to me. I had not read Ms. Enox before but hope to read more by her in the future.
The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox
5 stars
Totally different type of story for me. I love a good mystery and this one had me stumped until the end, I had no idea! Usually I can pinpoint the who or the why, but this one had me guessing until the end and that made me love it more.
With a different reason for being in town, Sorrel was just full of sass and headstrong even with all shes been through.
I really enjoyed this and while it has romantic little undertones, it didn’t take away from this story at all. Its a mystery with a little sprinkle of a budding romance. Must read!
What a captivating story I was lost in the pages I just couldn’t set it down. The character’s really made this novel come to life and I loved how I could feel what they were feeling and also feel I was right there with them. It was a quick read but it packed a punch it was brilliant I loved every second and I can’t wait to read more from this author!
The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox
5+++++ Stars
Oh my goodness I loved this book so so much. Everything about it…The characters, the feel of the town, the landscape, the buildings, the flow of the writing, the having me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going on…LITERALLY EVERYTHING!
Now I want more so I’ve already searched out and have the next 3 books written down in order and will get those loaded up on my kindle ASAP.
Saddle Gap is one of those places I would love to live..Small town, awesome people and the feeling of just being at home there. Sorrel was trying to stay under the radar, trying to stay safe and rebuild her life after losing her husband. The case had not been solved and with her career noone was sure if it was because of her or not so she moved to Saddle Gap to rebuild a home and business that was left to her by her Aunt and Uncle. She made quick friends with Teri, who I absolutely loved, she was a whirlwind whenever she was around. As things started happening and her fears that her past was catching up to her she found herself dealing with a local detective who aggravated her as much as he fascinated her. Chris Reed was determined to figure out what Sorrel was hiding and why murders started happening right when this newcomer came to town, a newcomer he found himself not being able to stay away from.
Then theres Flash, totally loved Flash! 🙂
I am so in love with this book and can not wait to read on in this series, this author definitely knows how to build a mystery and while your trying to figure it all out you have become like one with the story…Emotionally invested in all of it.
Can’t recommend enough…Loved it!!!
A great read about the past. Sorrel moves to a small town in search of a fresh start. Things are going well when she becomes a photographer for the police force and enjoys her job. But fate has other ideas for Sorrel as events unfold and a series of murders seems to revolve around her. Can you ever escape your past and build a new future?
A great read. Well developed plot. Well developed characters like Sorrel standing up for herself but vulnerable underneath or Chris determined to get to the truth despite his feelings.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like in the sense of a small town with its cobbled streets and small shops for a friendly homely feel. Or with the crime scenes with their sights and smells so vivid its as if you’re actually there.
The use of mystery and suspense was drawn out to perfection to make you keep reading to find out the truth with the characters as events and details are revealed slowly to the reader. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.
Very enjoyable. You can tell the author writes what she knows with the vivid New Mexico imagery. A fast read that kept me guessing. This is a perfect book to add to your summer reading list for any and all mystery lovers.
The Last Dance by Lonna Enox was a fun, compelling mystery that was both chilling, entertaining, and had a sweet romance that hooks you from the start.
My first read from this author I went in with an open mine, and as someone who has read a lot of these type of books, I have to say, I’m impressed, shook, and just, really content with the whole story. Out of the gate we are drawn into the murder, mystery, and the setting. That stage setting was quick, chilling and perfect. It was the right length, detail and spook, to get the blood going and the mind racing. As the story moved onto the MC and main plot, things soon get dicy, hot and more murdery. The flow was, great, the tone matched the madness, and I love the romance that added to this story rather then take away. It reminded me a bit of Linda Howard, who is a fav author of mine. So to say I liked this book is an understatement, I loved it, and I will be checking out more from this author.
So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will get sucked into this thrilling mystery, that will have you twisted around and unable to conclude what’s truly going on, untill the very end.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh
This is the first book I’ve read by Lonna Enox and I wasn’t disappointed. The story itself is completely original which I LOVE and the characters are beautifully written and very easy to connect with. It’s one of those stories that grab you from the first page and it won’t let you up until the end.
Sorrel moves to Saddle Gap after her husband was murdered. Unfortunately, the past might be following her since murders are now happening in this small town. Chris is a detective and is determined to solve the case but also to protect Sorrel who has secrets she won’t deluge to him.
I highly recommend this mysterious book and I can’t wait to read more from this author!
I enjoyed this story. It is a well written story with characters that are well developed. I enjoyed being pulled in right from the start and kept me kept me on the edge of my seat in parts. Sorrel and Chris brought the story to life for me as I turned page after page. Sorrel feels that New Mexico is a good place to start her life over. What will happen when her past becomes her future? She is a great character that is strong and I love how she speaks her mind. I highly recommend this story.
The Last Dance is a wonderful book by Lonna Enox. I haven’t read anything of hers before, but I was really impressed with this story. It is a crime mystery, and it had me guessing until the very end. Literally, the epilogue at the end wrapped it up for me. I wish the story didn’t end so abruptly, but I wave happy with the way everything tied together and the mysteries were revealed at the end. The characters were great, and I love that there was a bit of mystery to them as well. Sorrell and Reed had their moments, but it didn’t cross that line into a romance novel. I highly recommend it, and can’t wait to read more by Enox.
The story focuses around Sorrel, a recent widow who has moved to a small town in New Mexico to start over. She is running, or hiding from, the people who murdered her husband, and is hoping to escape and start over. She used to be a local celebrity as a news anchor, so she is learning to fly under the radar, and not doing a very good job. She seems to be in the middle of everything in her new town, despite her efforts. She finds herself connected to local crime, and works together with local detective Reed, to try to solve them, and prove her innocence.
The Last Dance by Lonna Enox is a very well written, enjoyable book that keeps you on your toes. I was pulled into the story and couldn’t put it down.
Sorrel moves to New Mexico to escape and start a new life. It seems like a good place to start over, especially since she inherited the land from her aunt. Sorrel has decided that to start over, she will do everything different. She wants to open a gift shop and take wildlife photography. What she doesn’t expect is to be the center of a few murders. Will Sorrel be safe in her new home?
This book was very suspenseful and definitely keeps you on your toes. Sorrel is definitely a character that is relatable. She is strong willed and not afraid to say what she thinks. For someone that has faced what she has, she stays strong and powers through. I absolutely recommend this book!
The Last Dance by Lonna Enox is a story that will pull you down a road that is twisted like heck … Sorrell will annoy the heck out of you and you feel at times like she is living up to the quintessential ‘I am an island and I can only rely on me’ and you will also admire her for being able to pick up pieces and make sense of her life after the event that changed her life dramatically and had to move to New Mexico. She is trying to lead a quiet life but she gets pulled into photographing crime scenes and adding to it Detective Reed and the chemistry and love-hate relationship and you can forget about the quaint and quiet!
Lonna Enox is a new writer to me and I am intrigued by her writing so I will be looking out for the next Sorrell mystery!
I give The Last Dance by Lonna Enox, 4 stars.
Sorrel moved to Saddle Gap to start over. She remembers visiting as a kid, and the fact that her aunt left her the house made it seem like the perfect place. No one knows her here and she can finally be safe. But when people start dying shortly after she arrives, police detective Chris starts wondering. Stuff like this doesn’t normally happen in his sleepy town. Is Sorrel guilty? If not is it somehow connected to her? He knows she has secrets, but what does it all mean?
This was a really good suspense novel. I have not read this author before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Sorrel and her cat are great characters, as is Chris. The secondary characters are also so interesting. I would love to see another book with more about this town. The story itself was so good. It harkens back to the Agatha Christie stories and makes for quite a puzzle. You slowly find out what is going on as you get further in, but there are twists coming you will never see. And I was second-guessing the guilty party until the very end.
This is a great suspense/whodunit with an interesting storyline and I highly recommend it.
The Last Dance by Lonna Enox
5-Stars
The Last Dance was an exciting and suspenseful read. Sorrel moves to a new town called Saddle Gap and takes on the task of renovating her aunts old home. She is looking to start a new life that is quiet and secluded. She then gets pulled into photographing a crime scene for the paper she put in a part time application for that leads to big changes and her secrets surface. Detective Reed is suspicious of her but has an undeniable attraction to her. He seems to show up consistently and is trying to figure out if she is related to the deaths that have occurred in the small town since her arrival.
This was such a fun romantic mystery novel that I could not put down. The storyline easily flows from one page to the other and there is never a dull moment. Not only were the main characters developed well but so were the supporting characters. The antagonist of this novel was not who I suspected and I was very surprised at the end. I could not recommend a better book to read.
It’s midnight and I’m exhausted but I COULD NOT put THE LAST DANCE down. This is the first book I’ve read my this author and at 97% I thought I was in for a cliffhanger. Everything tied up neatly on the last 2 pages. For me it tied up too neatly and quickly although I’m grateful all of my questions were answered.
This is a clean mystery and I don’t even think there was foul language. It’s a clever who done it that held my interest (obviously) and I would a absolutely recommend this to young and old alike.