Missing in the Glades

Lena Diaz

Dec 2015 · Harlequin

About this ebook

A private investigator pairs up with a beautiful stranger to search for a missing person in the Florida Everglades in this romantic suspense.

Looking for a fresh start, detective Jake Young headed south on a case that could help launch his PI business. He knew no amount of work would make him forget his tortured past, but maybe Faye Star could help. Caught up in Jake’s missing persons case, the distracting Faye was hiding a secret he was begging to find out. Expertly guiding him through the swamps, Jake’s job grew more complicated when someone started taking shots at the free-spirited beauty. As much as she protested she could take care of herself, Jake stepped in, refusing to admit how desperately he needed someone to save. Especially since he’d never be able to save himself. . . .

Ratings and reviews

Another great romantic suspense by Lena Diaz, one of the masters of the genre! On leave from his regular detective job, Detective Jake Young is looking at becoming a private investigator. His first job takes him to the Florida Everglades in search of a missing person, but before he gets a chance to accomplish anything, a beautiful woman shoots at him and takes him down: Faye Star is also looking for Calvin Gillette, the man who vanished. Faye knows more than she is saying, but so does Jake; however they agree to pool their resources and search together. MISSING IN THE GLADES is yet another winning romantic suspense by the fabulous Lena Diaz. The Florida swamp is a genius idea for this type of story, especially given the superb characters: Faye is a tiny little thing, a New Age pixie, who turns out to be Jake’s equal in every way. They both have their strengths, they need each other to find Calvin, and they complement each other perfectly. The fact that Jake is a “city boy”, albeit a very competent cop, gives way to very funny banter. And I loved how they instant attraction they felt developed in a very unconventional manner. Faye and Jake are both great characters, very relatable and engaging, and not what we are used to see in this type of story, and I loved MISSING IN THE GLADES even more for that specific reason. As expected, Ms. Diaz has crafted a solid story, with several plot twists, some quite unexpected, complex and wildly entertaining characters, and I cannot wait for the next instalment in the new Marshland Justice series! I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

About the author

Lena's heart belongs to the rolling hills of her homestate of Kentucky. But you're more likely to see her near the ocean these days in northeast Florida where she resides with her hubby and two children. A former Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart® finalist, she's also a four-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier award and a Publisher's Weekly Bestseller. When not writing, she can be found sprucing up her flower beds or planning her next DIY project.