Lethal Lies

Rebecca Zanetti

May 2017 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Protectors series comes a sexy romantic suspense about a woman determined to solve her sister's murder and the only man she can trust with long-buried family secrets.

Revenge. It's the only thing that will help Anya Best sleep at night. The serial killer who murdered her sister is on the loose, and Anya will stop at nothing to put him behind bars -- even use herself as bait to lure him out of hiding. But she can't do this alone.

Private investigator Heath Jones's job is to bring bastards to justice. This time it's personal. He knew the Copper Killer's latest victim so when her sister asks for his help, he's all in. But when Anya uses the media to taunt the killer, she exposes Heath's identity, putting them both in jeopardy. Now, secrets buried long ago are coming to light and the forces determined to destroy him are watching Heath's every move, waiting to exact their own revenge. And they'll use anything and anyone to get to Heath.

Ratings and reviews

AudioBook Review: Stars: Overall 4 Narration 5 Story 4 Heath Jones is a private investigator working on unmasking the Copper Killer and keeping his own name, and his investigative agency Lost Bastards, and himself, out of the spotlight while he does what he came to do. He and his “blood brothers’ Denver and Ryker have gotten some new information that brings their ‘specialness’ into focus with Ryker’s new woman Zara, and they’ve all been looking a bit more into their pasts as they continue to care for and protect the Lost, Broken and perhaps forgotten. But Anya Best is neither forgotten nor lost – although she is broken, but she instantly has Heath’s guard up – determined to protect her, find her sister taken by the Copper Killer, and find a way to keep Anya under wraps when her determined and occasionally stubborn heedlessness for her own safety gets in the way. Heath – so broken yet so determined, and even attracted to Anya – but more than anything he is going to see she is safe – even if that means the two will butt heads. Frequently. Anya is adorable and utterly stubborn, with a real chip on her shoulder about appearing to need anyone or anything as she is determined to find her sister and unveil the killer. She’s not immune to Heath’s charms – as knuckleheaded as he may be at times, but she’s also not willing to NOT use her own good ideas to bring the threats into the light. When they finally realize that perhaps together they could do more than apart, a tentative friendship begins, and Anya’s use of the media unfortunately brings them into public notice by both the sheriff and the doctor: integral people in Heath’s life and the struggles he and his brothers went through. This isn’t an insta-love, protect me, damsel in distress while he ‘Prince Charmings” his way about the slippery slope of sharing his feelings and building a connection. No, this is a story where both Anya and Heath reveal bits about themselves in often painfully heart-stopping moments, that lets the connection build as we see they are made for one another. Narration for this story is provided by Karen White, and she brings each character to life, allowing the ‘villains’ to feel slightly greasy and mal-intentioned, with Heath’s rather alpha-bluster and discombobulation when facing Anya and actually talking rather than ordering is clearly present and adorable. Anya is what one would expect from a woman who is tired of everything piling on and this last thing was just The LAST straw that she intends to softly manage. She’s bold, and while her determination is fueled by a bit of raging at the unfairness (and her fear) of her sister being snatched, there’s also a softer caring side that is apparent in that jumble of emotions. Fast paced, twisty and full of moments that will make you gasp – White handles all of the emotional impact and allows it to breathe and develop – giving listeners a true ‘hand on the throat’ build to a climax that is perfectly timed and appropriate. I can’t wait for the next. I received an AudioBook copy of the title from Hachette Audio for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

The story was interesting and the suspense side was exciting but I did not like Heath and Anya together. Apart, the characters are good, but I didn't enjoy reading about their relationship, how it started, unfolded, and concluded. The series is great and Rebecca Zanetti is one of my favorite authors but this story was a miss for me. However, this won't stop me from reading future books in the series. I'm really looking forward to the next book. ***I voluntarily read a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and feelings are my own***

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About the author

Rebecca Zanetti is the author of over twenty-five romantic suspense, dark paranormal, and contemporary romances, and her books have appeared multiple times on the New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller lists. She has received a Publishers Weekly Starred Review for Wicked Edge, Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Deadly Silence, Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Nominations for Forgotten Sins and Sweet Revenge, and RT Top Picks for several of her novels.

She lives in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her own alpha hero, two kids, a couple of dogs, a crazy cat . . . and a huge extended family. She believes strongly in luck, karma, and working her butt off . . . and she thinks one of the best things about being an author, unlike the lawyer she used to be, is that she can let the crazy out. Find Rebecca at: www.rebeccazanetti.com