4 STARS From Romantic Times!
DEADLY TRUST by Barbara Phinney
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Inspirational
Barbara Phinney pens another winner! Deadly Trust is a delightful blend of checkered pasts, trust issues, and suspense. Though Anna struggles to find her independence, her faith is never shaken and her honesty makes up for the mistakes she makes. Meanwhile, Brent's inner demons are tragic, yet his willingness to help Anna proves that he has more compassion than he gives himself credit for. The plot is quick-paced and the pages seem to fly by as Anna and Brent attempt to figure out who killed Anna's husband. The author does an excellent job blending faith into a contemporary storyline while also keeping readers on their toes.
When Anna LaBonte's husband is murdered, all evidence points to her. Despite their troubled marriage, though, Anna would never harm her husband. Enter Brent Stirling, Anna's mysterious neighbor whose jagged scars are more than skin deep. Brent doesn't know why he's compelled to help his pretty, demure neighbor clear her name. As they delve deeper into the case, their feelings for one another grow just as the evidence against Anna piles up. Between Brent's troubled past and Anna's secrets, is their faith and trust strong enough to take their relationship to the next level?
Reviewed By: Spencer A. Freeman
When Anna LaBonte's estranged husband is found murdered, she becomes the main suspect. Only one person is willing to help her, her mysterious neighbor, Brent Stirling. Brent knows the only reason he's helping Anna is to ease the festering guilt inside of him. But when the events turn personal, and he finds himself falling for Anna, Brent knows he can't walk away. But he may be risking their lives.
More praise for Barbara Phinney:
"Barbara Phinney grabs you from the first page and the action continues right to the end."
"Barbara Phinney was a natural choice for me."
"Barbara Phinney is now at the top of my list."
"Ms. Phinney keeps us guessing about the outcome to the very end."
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