Shattered

Shattered by Dani Pettrey is the 2nd book in what I feel is my new favorite series. I started reading it and couldn't stop. I love stories that are about families--where we get to learn about each person's story. This is one of those series. I also love hearing about families that stick together, even if they don't live near each other, which they do in this book. As soon as I finished this, I texted my BFF and told her to go get the books and start reading them. I told her they will be our new favorites next to the O'Malley series by Dee Henderson. This is high praise in our world. She did and is in complete agreement with me. She was able to obtain Submerged immediately and was in the process of obtaining Shattered last time we chatted. I have Submerged sitting on my bookshelf. This book is good enough that I don't mind going back to read the previous book in the series.
The pace of this book is great. The characters are intriguing. It is definitely a work of fiction, but that's why we read it, right? I love some of the nuances that the author added about Alaska-like someone asking for fresh fruit in the middle of winter and getting canned. It made me laugh, but it was a fun detail that just added to the story for me. If you like a good romantic suspense novel, I highly recommend this one.

Book Info

About Shattered:  With All the Evidence Against Him, Only a Sister's Trust Can Save Him Now When her prodigal brother Reef's return to Yancey, Alaska, is shattered by his arrest for murder, Piper McKenna is determined to protect him. Deputy Landon Grainger loves the McKennas like family, but he's also sworn to find the truth. And he knows those closest to you have the power to deceive you the most. With his sheriff pushing for a quick conviction, some unexpected leads complicate the investigation, and pursuing the truth puts Landon's career in jeopardy. When Piper launches her own investigation, Landon realizes he must protect her from herself-and whatever complications await as the two follow clues deep into Canada's rugged back-country  Not only does their long friendship seem to be turning into something more, but this dangerous case is becoming deadlier with each step.  Link to buy the book: http://ow.ly/hLsy9         Meet Dani:      Dani Pettrey is a wife, homeschooling mom, and author. She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves--the thrill of adventure, nail biting suspense, the deepening of her characters' faith, and plenty of romance. She and her husband reside in Maryland with their two teenage daughters.  Visit her website at www.danipettrey.com.