Sunday, November 14, 2021

'The Inn on Hanging Hill' - Beach House Mystery 2 - by Christy Barritt

 


About the book:

Lindsey Waters never wanted to return to the seaside inn where she grew up. Too many traumatic memories haunt the place, both from her childhood and from days gone by. But with guilt relentlessly chasing her after a tragic choice, she’s desperate for a fresh start.

Mysterious incidents begin plaguing the inn—dangerous incidents—that make it clear someone wants to scare Lindsey away. But why? Does it have anything to do with the two weeks missing from her memory when she was abducted at age twelve?

Childhood friend Benjamin Newsom seems like an answer to prayer when he shows up to work as a handyman. But something is different about him, something Lindsey can’t put her finger on. She’s certain Benjamin harbors secrets.

As peril continues to close in, Lindsey must decide if she wants to face her past or run. She doesn’t know whom she can trust, and whatever choices she makes will determine if she lives or if she becomes part of the inn’s tragic legacy.

My review:

This was a suspenseful, somewhat spooky book dealing with an inn's tragic history and with Lindsey's own questions about her abduction and why she can't remember anything about it.  There were a lot of moments that made me jumpy; this was definitely not boring!  There were secrets and you weren't sure who to trust.  More and more questions seemed to pile up.  There was some romance, also, and some action.  Both Lindsey and Benjamin were believers but something didn't add up with him.  Lindsey also had a good head on her shoulders and was incredibly brave to face her questions head on, even with someone threatening her.  I hadn't read book one and this worked well as a stand-alone.  This was an enjoyable romantic suspense that was a little spookier than most I've read.

I received an ebook free from JustRead Tours.  I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

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