Book two in the author's "Code of Honor" series, this story continues the arc of three friends who grew up in differing but challenging situations. Together, the three friends vowed to do whatever they could to make the world a better place when they grew up.
Kristin Dane was the only girl in the Treehouse Gang, and she has truly lived her life in a way that fulfills that vow. She runs a company called World Craft, specializing in selling beautiful things from all over the world - all made by people in developing countries who are trying to make a living wage and build sustainable businesses. When it turns out that one of her suppliers may have been unwittingly compromised by terrorism, Kristin is sucked into a web of danger that she just may not get out of.
Luke Carter is currently a detective for St. Louis PD, but this is not his first rodeo into law enforcement. His wife Jenny also passed away three years prior, and saying he is a little leery in the relationship department is an understatement....so the fact that he is intrigued by Kristin is very different for him. Luke is also concerned about solving the mystery, and it seems like he and his team are hit with one dead end after another. Meanwhile, people are dying, so he needs to figure it out fast - and make sure Kristin stays safe.
Now for my opinion: I have always enjoyed Irene Hannon's books. She is on my regular "get when the new one comes out" list. I do have to say that out of all the novels I've read in the past six months in this genre (suspense/light romance), that this one was not terribly compelling for me. It was totally acceptable, and I will still give it four stars, and I will still recommend it. It probably just won't be very memorable or on my list of favorites.
Note: Your reading experience is always enhanced by reading books in a series in order, however, I think this one could be read as a standalone, or out of order. Very little reference is made to book 1 and to my knowledge no spoiler secrets are given - so, your choice!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for my honest review.
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