This book has been on my shelf for the longest while. I planned that this year I would try to read more of the books from my physical shelf. This would include most of the book I purchased long before I started blogging. Saving His Son by Rita Herron is one of those books.
The story began with Lindsey Payne receiving a phone call informing her that her baby was alive. Six weeks ago she gave birth but received news that her baby had died. Then to further add to the mystery she received a copy of the autopsy report which showed that baby’s blood type did not match hers or that of the father. She went searching for answers, but instead got more questions. An attempt was made on her life, made her realise she needed professional help in obtaining answers. Who better to help her get those answers than Detective Gavin McCord, the father of her child.
Gavin did not know he fathered a child. His relationship with Lindsey ended abruptly leaving her no chance to inform him of his impending fatherhood. Now learning he has a son, and that someone may have kidnapped him intensified his fear that his job may have been the catalyst.
I enjoyed getting to know Lynsey. She has been through a lot, but she has proven to be one tough cookie. She never gave up despite the danger she faced.
I had a wonderful time with this story. It featured several suspects, and unravelling the identity of the true villain proved a difficult task. Not only do we get the POVs of Lynsey and Gavin, we also get that of the villain. This made for a chilling read. The further I went into the story, I discovered there was more to the kidnapping than met the eye.
I had a hard time buying into the Gavin and Lynsey’s relationship. Readers are told that they had a passionate relationship and despite how it ended, they loved each other. However, the evidence of their passion and attraction failed to shine through the pages. The emotions that leapt from the pages of this story included fear, doubts, and anger. I must say, though they worked well together in obtaining answers regarding their missing son.
I am glad I finally got the chance to read this book and would definitely read more from this author.
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About Rita Herron
USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Rita Herron fell in love with books at the ripe age of eight when she read her first Trixie Belden mystery. Although she wanted to be a writer then and actually scrawled her first novel at age twelve, she didn’t think real people grew up to be writers, so she became a kindergarten teacher instead. Ten years ago, she traded her classroom storytelling and puppets for a computer and now writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job. Having sold over fifty books to date, she enjoys spinning spine-tingling romantic suspense tales filled with murder, mayhem, and spicy romance as well as sexy romantic comedies. Rita Herron currently writes romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue and she’s writing dark, gritty romantic suspense thrillers for Amazon Montlake.
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I’m glad you had such a good time with this book, and I must confess that I love when we also get the villain’s POV, so kudos to that!
I enjoy getting the villain’s POV too.
I haven’t read an intrigue in a while Nadene thanks for the review!
You are welcome Debbie.
Wait to go getting a ‘dusty’ book down from the shelf. I’ve got a few of her romantic suspenses on my ereader. The mystery sure sounds good with her trying to figure out what happened to her baby and then being in danger. Bummer that the romance part was only so-so.
I need to read more of her books. I really enjoyed this one.
Sounds like a good book.
Yes it was.
This sounds so intense and interesting.
Yes it was quite intense.
Wow, this sounds interesting and I love getting the villain’s POV. So happy this turned out to be so good.
Me too. It was definitely a worthwhile read.
I probably wouldn’t pick this one up on my own just because of the cover but it sounds like a wonderful read. I am so glad you enjoyed it.
It was a good read.
Sounds like a parent’s worse nightmare.
Definitely.
That cover would have put me off but your review has me intrigued. Sounds intense.
I am glad I didn’t base my decision to read it based on the cover as I would have missed out on a great story.
has been a while since i read a harlequin romance of any kind.. this sounds like a good one
Yes it was a good one.
Not sure this would be a book for me. Even though I love babies, I actually don’t like that cover, just don’t think it works as an inviting cover. Glad you enjoyed it. Great review.
I understand. Not every book is for everyone.
Bravo for taking an older resident of your bookshelf down! I must do the same myself. Interesting story, too!
Yes, I have a lot that needs to be read.