4 out of 5 starsFATAL EXCHANGE, the second installment in the Southern Crimes series by Lisa Harris, was a fast read with suspense, and a few more twists than expected.
Emily Hunt comes from a law enforcement family. And though she respects her family tremendously, being a school teacher is more to her liking. After a failed engagement, Emily learns two things. Marriage without love is not the way to go, and cops are off her approved dating list. But, when undercover cop, Mason Taylor reinserts himself into her life, she’s not sure if the feelings stirring inside her are personal or a knee-jerk reaction because of the drama surrounding them. One thing she does know for sure, without his help, tragedy is going to continue to touch her family.
Mason Taylor is no longer welcomed in the Hunt home. After the death of Michael Hunt, his partner, the Hunt family blames Mason, even accusing him of being a department mole. But, when his involvement in a kidnapping intersects with Emily Hunt, old feelings are brought to the surface. Mason has no intention of failing the Hunt family again. But being objective in his latest case is difficult because of his personal feelings for Emily.
FATAL EXCHANGE is fast paced, making for a very quick read. Twists come at unexpected times, drawing you in, not allowing you to put it down. The relationship between Emily and Mason is electric. The Hunt family is tight-knit, reminding me of the bond shared by the Reagan family on Blue Bloods, on CBS. Though a few plots were guessable, it didn’t distract from Lisa Harris’ overall storytelling. And the hook for book three, has been anxiously awaiting its release. I encourage readers to also pick up DANGEROUS PASSAGE, book one in the Southern Crimes series. It will bring you up to speed on Emily’s sister, Avery North, and give you more insight into the Hunt family.
Book provided for review purposes.
Available May 2014 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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