Dark of Night: A Second-Chance Slow-Burn Romantic Suspense Series with Secrets That Will No Longer Stay Buried, (Paperback)

Another great suspense from Colleen Coble. “Love faces hard situations. It does not run away when circumstances get hard.” I love stories set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan because I lived near there and have visited. Ms. Coble does a great job of describing the landscape and atmosphere. The Rock Harbor series is a favorite one and I'm glad to go back to the area with a new protagonist, widow Annie Pederson and her daughter, Kylie. The first book in the series was intriguing and this story picks up where Edge of Dusk left off. I recommend reading them in order. We see the progression of the relationship of Annie, a law enforcement ranger and Dr. Jon Dunstan who reconnects with her after a long absence. There are reunions with characters from the original series including Bree Matthews and her SAR dog, Samson. The story has many mysteries surrounding missing hikers and hidden identities. The scenes with the missing hiker, Michelle, were intense and kept me wondering if help would come in time. I kept turning pages as the clues became clearer. I was glad to go back to Rock Harbor where everyone pulls together and even law enforcement people are not afraid to show their faith. I cannot wait for the next book to see how more of the threads turn out. *I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through the Partners In Crime Tour. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*

** “Maybe God is teaching you about trust. You don't have to plan out everything. Leave some room for surprises.” ** Colleen Coble continues her Annie Pederson series with the action-packed “Dark of Night.” Picking up immediately after “Edge of Dusk,” Annie is still trying to determine if the new-to-town Taylor could possibly be her missing sister Sarah, who was kidnapped 24 years ago. She is also trying to build her relationship with Jon Dunstan, her past love, all while trying to solve the case of a missing woman, Michelle Fraser, whose abandoned car is found in the forest. As Annie and Jon work together they continue to face dangerous situations, including some that hit a little too close to home. Coble always does a brilliant job of developing fast-paced plots filled with action and lots of twists and turns, all while creating very relatable and extraordinary characters. She also fills “Dark of Night” with some great themes, like dealing with blame and resentment; finding forgiveness; the impact of rejection; feeling like a failure; courage to take the unknown step; there's always a glimmer of hope somewhere, you just have to find it; and love can overcome anything (“Love faced hard situations. It doesn't run away when circumstances get hard.”) Fans of authors like Irene Hannon, Terri Blockstock and Lynette Eason will love this story, which is due out Jan. 10. Five stars out of five. Thomas Nelson provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.