When a dead body turns up in the hot tub at a high-end resort on the rugged Oregon Coast, forensic investigator Lacey Campbell and her fiancé, Jack Harper, realize their vacation is over. Tragically, the dead woman is dressed in a wedding gown, even more disturbing for Lacey since she’s about to become a bride. When the victim turns out to be a popular bartender with a bad-news ex-husband, it … ex-husband, it looks like a domestic quarrel turned deadly. But could there be something more sinister going on in this tight-knit community? Swept into the investigation, Lacey uncovers a killer with a morbid perspective on marriage.
From master of romantic suspense Kendra Elliot comes a fast-paced tale of obsession and murder.
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THIS REVIEW IS FOR BOTH THE AUDIOBOOK AND EBOOK VERSIONS
Very intriguing for such a short story. I enjoyed these characters again. Well written and the narration was done very well also. I recommend it.
Veiled is a short novella in Kendra Elliot’s Bone Secrets series. I read this novella in 2015 but never got a chance to review it. I decided to reread it to refresh my memory so that I could type a review for it. I’m on a mission to read all the books I missed out on reading from Kendra Elliot. I’m determined to be caught up, so I’m ready for her next book(s) that she releases next year (2021).
Storyline: Lacey Campbell (forensic specialist) and Jack Harper (project/building developer and former cop) are on vacation at a small Oregon Coast town called Seaport. Jack’s sister booked them a room at the Pacific Inn (High-End Resort) on the Oregon Coast hoping the couple will have their wedding there next summer. Unfortunately, they never expected to find a floating body in the hot tub of the Inn while they are on vacation. Now they both are determined to find out what happened to the young woman and why she was in a wedding dress.
My Thoughts: This was a short story, so I’m trying not to spoil it for anyone who has not read the book. It’s been quite some time since I read the first few books in Kendra Elliot’s Bone Secrets series, but I can’t forget the characters Lacey and Jack from the first book Hidden. This novella focuses on a murder in a small town. It’s fast to read, so there were no issues there for me. Although, Kendra does leave me wanting more of this couple because these two are hard not to love. Okay, I can’t give many thoughts without giving too much away, so I’m stopping now.
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the Bone Secrets series but can be read as a standalone. Although, I would recommend reading Hidden, which is the first book in the series. The first book introduces the characters, Jack and Lacey.
Would I recommend this book? Yes. I give this novella four stars and recommend it to readers of Romantic Suspense. If you haven’t read this series by Kendra Elliot, then I highly recommend you do. This series was my first favorite series from Kendra. (This was the first series she wrote and published from Montlake Romance.) Everything Kendra has written has become a favorite now. I love her writing style, and I love that her books have me on the edge of my seat. (Some books even give me nightmares.)
Now I need to make time to read the last two books of the Bone Secrets series.
This one was short and sweet, well with a dead body or two not so sweet, but with Jack and Lacey at a resort contemplating a destination wedding it was intriguing. A body is discovered in a hot tub with a wedding veil and that sets it all off. Lacey cannot leave it alone and, of course, Jack knows everyone involved. Twists and turns and Lacey is briefly kidnapped and I really enjoyed this one!
Audible. Also available to borrow ebook/audio in KU. Honestly, I don’t think I’d recommend purchasing the audio, even for die-hard fans of the series. While the book itself was good, especially for such a short novella ~ the narration left a lot to be desired.
Entirely from Lacy’s POV ~ this is a quick little update on Jack & Lacy from Hidden (Book 1 of the Bone Secrets series) as well as tossing in a little mystery/suspense. It’s a fun addition but the narrator detracts quite a bit. I’m not sure why they opted for Amy Rubinate this time around instead of Kate Rudd. Yes, this is all from a female POV but nearly ALL the other characters are male and Rubinate made them all sound exactly the same. It was impossible to tell who was talking and made following the conversations difficult.
As a KU borrow this is nice, but I’d either read it or skip. It’s not pivotal to the series.
I really enjoyed seeing Lacey have her own story. I like that the setting is in the Oregon area too, as I have visited there and can really see the landscapes in my mind. Lacey and Jack seem to be a great couple that I hope are included in future books. Great story, great characters, and easy read.