Secrets and lies have a way of weaving a deadly web in the next installment of the Keys to Love series…Returning home from his last deployment shouldn’t have been complicated, but Jace Kendall was immediately drawn into a murder investigation that hits a little too close to home. The last thing he should be doing was reigniting old passions that should have been kept buried, but he’s never … but he’s never been a guy who plays by the rules.
Shae has suffered for twelve years without knowing why her sister disappeared. The long-awaited answers are now within reach, and she’ll have no choice but to trust the one man who knows more than he’s telling.
It isn’t long before Jace and Shae are lost in the mystery of solving a case that’s long gone cold. When they find the answers they’ve been looking for, a darkness is unveiled that will leave one of them in the crosshairs of a psychopath.
Their homecoming wasn’t so welcoming. Four brothers and one sister each gave twelve years of their lives to serve their country and fulfill their family’s legacy of service. As each of them return to their home of record, they weren’t prepared for what awaited them–an unforgivable sin that has been hidden for twelve long years. Secrets and lies are concealed in the dark shadows of the very town they were raised in, and the Kendall family will have no choice but to rely on one another to unravel the sinister evil that they all hold the keys to unlock.
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It’s time to head back to Blythe Lake. The 3rd book in the Keys to Love series, picks up shortly after book 2 ends. This story features Jace and Shea. Jace of course is one of the Kendall siblings, newly discharged from the marines, and Shea Irwin, sister of missing (feared dead) Emma.
It’s great if you’ve read the 1st 2 books in the series, but not really necessary. Ms Layne give good background to those not familiar with the series, so that you can read each book independently.
The action heats up in this book, and the suspense is off the charts. The relationship between Shea and Jace starts a little slow, but quickly heats up. Again, the family aspect of these books is what I like. No matter what is needed, every member of the family steps up.
The ending is fast and furious and had me turning pages quicker than I could read them. It definitely left me anxiously waiting for the next book. This series is a keeper.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Just a little warning. Don’t read the beginning of this story before going to bed because it may just give you nightmares. Another possibility is that it will get you hooked and you’ll end up reading instead of sleeping. Bit it will certainly have you sit up and take notice.
Jace Kendall gives us a gentle reminder of the mystery that surrounds this series. Shae Irwin feels responsible for things that happened in the past. What’s nice about this story is seeing friends learning to reconnect after years apart. The sad part is what precipitates this reunion. But it’s also the reason why I couldn’t put this book down. Another reason is because of a character that doesn’t really say anything but that won’t stop you from wanting to know more about her.
The mystery continues from the previous books in the series so in order to thoroughly enjoy the mystery it must unfold from the beginning. So you do not want to skip around but read the books in order. It’s also a way to get to know Jace’s family. I won’t lie, there are times where I get frustrated with mysteries but that’s because I’m terrible at solving them. But this is a series where I don’t mind that. I like the fact that things get revealed slowly. It’s one reason why I keep going back for more. The ending had me raising my eyebrows. One reason is the most obvious but the second, and more important reason is that the author isn’t finished with this series yet – and that made me very happy. The bad part is, I’ll have to wait until September – summer is going to drag on forever.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
5 Star Review Unlocking Lies by Kennedy Layne (Keys To Love #3)
This has fast become one of my favourite series for 2018. Kennedy Layne had me riveted from the first to the last chapter as I tried to second guess what was going to happen.
After finishing his military service after sustaining an injury, Jace Kendall returns to Blyth Lake to settle down. Thanks to an inheritance he knew nothing about he becomes the proud owner of a not to run-down property and decides to renovate it himself.
When an old friend, Shae Irwin returns home hoping to find answers regarding her sisters disappearance he is attracted to her and wants to see if there could be more. However Shae is only in town for a limited time and wants to concentrate on doing whatever she can to bring the person who she believes murdered her sister to justice, even if that means endangering herself.
As Jace and Shae’s feelings develop, he becomes more and more concerned with the danger Shae is putting herself in. In fact, she ruffles feathers so much an attempt is made on her life. Will Jace be able to save Shae in time or will she too be destined to become another victim?
I love the romantic suspense genre and this was an great example; well written with characters who were easy to relate too.
Be prepared that not all your questions will be answered in Unlocking Lies and I can’t wait for the next book in this series.