About the book:
In 1928, soot from the
local mills and music from speakeasies linger in the Pittsburgh air.
When the manager of The Kelly Club is found dead, nightclub singer Vera
Pembroke is thrust into peril. As the only witness to the crime, she’s
sentenced to hide away in the Allegheny Forest with a stuffy police
sergeant as her guardian.
Sergeant Mick Dinelo harbors a burning hatred for Pittsburgh’s underworld after the devastation it left on his life—and heart. He should be out exposing the culpable gangsters rather than tending to the impetuous woman who defies his every effort to keep her safe.
Mick and Vera must set aside their differences to solve the murder that someone wants to keep buried beneath the soot of Steel City.
Sergeant Mick Dinelo harbors a burning hatred for Pittsburgh’s underworld after the devastation it left on his life—and heart. He should be out exposing the culpable gangsters rather than tending to the impetuous woman who defies his every effort to keep her safe.
Mick and Vera must set aside their differences to solve the murder that someone wants to keep buried beneath the soot of Steel City.
My review:
This was a wonderful story full of sass, excitement and the 20s! Vera was a tough lady, having survived a rough childhood and now a singer in a speakeasy during Prohibition and dating a questionable character. She's sassy and independent, sometimes to her own detriment. The only men she's ever known are takers and she can't trust anyone. Mick was a wonderfully honorable man who's protective and fights for justice, even when a lot of the cops around him might be dirty. He feels guilty over a traumatic incident in his past and has a strong faith. There were some wonderful other characters in this story who gave great advice to them both and were full of wisdom and love. There's a wonderful faith element as Vera's trying to find her way in life but nothing's going right for her; the story also dealt with the importance of forgiveness and letting go of guilt. The action was great and the banter was amusing. There were also some great romantic moments. I loved the references to culture in the 20s and found myself googling what something might mean then. I really felt immersed in the time period! I would highly recommend this wonderful story!
I received a free ebook from JustRead Tours. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
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