The Safe Place by L.A. Larkin

Jessie Lewis has been an outcast in her small town of Eagle Falls ever since she accused fire chief and town favorite Marcus of domestic violence. Forced by her ex and the town sheriff to drop the allegations, she has lived in fear ever since in a small cabin in the woods. Now the town is threatened by a wildfire raging in the nearby national park and an arsonist is taking advantage. When two families that are tied to Jessie are killed in their burning homes, she knows she is being framed, and no one in town will believe that she's innocent, especially the town sheriff. And the more the town focus is on her, she knows more people will be in danger while a killer goes free.
I love that the story is set with the looming threat of a wildfire. It just makes the story even more tense as the whole town is in danger, not just the victims of the arsonist. I felt so bad for Jessie being victimized by the whole town for reporting her abuse. She really had no one to turn to for help or friendship. Just when I thought I had things figured out there was a new twist to the plot. This book was a flaming hot ride!
I received an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells

Felicity Harland, ex Federal agent,  has joined the Investigative Service Bureau,  investigating crimes in National Forest lands.  She's been called to investigate a missing campers case in Seqouia National Park. Ferdinand Huxley "Hux" is a former Navy SEAL turned park ranger and is assigned to guide Harland up to the site.  His experience and training in finding missing people, plus his easy going friendly attitude,  make Felicity trust having a partner again. 

I love this pair together and I'm excited to find out there will be a sequel. Felicity is such a strong woman despite her past,  determined not to show any weakness.  Everything seemed to be against them,  from the glamping company,  the victim's family,  even the weather. I loved the descriptions of the park with the many trails, mountains,  and lakes and how comfortable and capable Hux was in his job. 

I received an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

The Cottage by Daniel Judson

Kate Burke has suffered from PTSD ever since the night her husband was murdered in a break in.  Refusing to move out of the house that's belonged to her family for generations, she can still picture his broken body every time she goes into the backyard.  Waking one night to vandals on her property, she agrees to taking a tenant in the cottage on the property. An extra set of eyes wouldn't hurt to make her feel more secure.  But even after Jack moves in,  strange and sinister things keep happening.  Does she have a stalker? What do they want from her? And will she and her children ever feel safe at home again?

This book was dark and creepy and just when I thought I had it figured out,  there was another plot twist.  And now I'm sitting at home alone, jumping at every noise, feeling totally paranoid. 

I received an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.