Midnight: Midnight Sacrifice (Series #2) (Paperback)

A killer is on the loose near the small town of Huntsville, Maine. Four months ago, he ritualistically killed two people and kidnapped three others. Unfortunately, he escaped and his whereabouts has stymied the police. Danny Sullivan's sister, Jayne, was kidnapped by the killer and narrowly escaped. Jayne is again at home in Philadelphia but lives in fear that the killer will find her. Frustrated, Danny returns to Huntsville determined to track down the killer. Although Danny did not rescue Jayne, he did save Mandy Brown, Hunstville's bed and breakfast owner, from an attack by the killer. Danny is attracted to Mandy. Nonetheless, Mandy is the logical person for him to begin his investigation. He is perplexed by her unwillingness to answer his questions. What does she have to hide? Mandy does have a secret that could destroy her family. She unwittingly had an affair with the killer about which she is ashamed. More importantly, she is receiving threats of harm to her ill mother and mentally challenged brother if she reveals the relationship to anyone. Mandy continually rebuffs Danny, although it becomes obvious that the attraction is mutual. Regardless of the the growing feelings between them, she must keep her secret from the charming, sexy and ever persistent Danny. She wants to trust Danny but fears what he will think of her because of the affair. People begin disappearing and it appears that the killer is preparing for another of his ritualistic murders. It soon becomes apparent that the killer is obsessed with Mandy. Will she be able to keep her family safe? Will Danny be able to protect Mandy? Will the killer deprive Danny and Mandy of a future? Jayne's story is told in “Midnight Exposure,” the first book of this compelling series. I prefer to read books in a series in order but it is not necessary. “Midnight Sacrifice” is a stand-alone read. I highly recommend “Midnight Sacrifice” to any reader who genuinely enjoys Romantic Suspense, that is, a balance between the two genres. I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.