Deadly Devotion (Review)

My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this book, the mystery was intriguing and kept you wondering till the end of the story.  It was a tangled web, with people not being who they seemed to be. The story was a bit spastic though, with so many characters and them all suspecting each other.  My biggest complaint about this book is the way it ended.  While there was some conclusion to some of the story lines going, there were too many left hanging open.  I am not fond of continuing stories like that.  All in all I can comfortably give this book a 4 star rating.
Available June 2013 from your favorite seller of Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing.
This book was provided for review purposes only, the thoughts shared here are my own opinions, and were not paid for.
About the book:
Research scientist Kate Adams and her colleague Daisy are on the brink of a breakthrough for treating depression with herbal medicine when Daisy suddenly dies. Kate knows that if it hadn't been for Daisy's mentorship, she wouldn't have the job she loves or the faith she clings to. So when police rule Daisy's death a suicide, Kate is determined to unearth the truth.

Former FBI agent Tom Parker finds it hard to adjust to life back in his hometown of Port Aster. Though an old buddy gives him a job as a detective on the local police force, not everyone approves. Tom's just trying to keep a low profile, so when Kate Adams demands he reopen the investigation of her friend's death, he knows his job is at stake. In fact, despite his attraction to her, Tom thinks Kate looks a bit suspicious herself.

As evidence mounts, a web of intrigue is woven around the sleepy town of Port Aster. Can Kate uncover the truth? Or will Tom stand in her way?

About the author:
Sandra Orchard is an active member in American Christian Fiction Writers, The Word Guild, Romance Writers of America, and a local writing group. She recently participated in the Writers' Police Academy for hands-on training and simulations at a police training facility. She is the author of Shades of Truth, Critical Condition, and Deep Cover, which won the Canadian Christian Writing Award for romance in June 2012 and was recognized as one of the top five novels of the year by Family Fiction magazine. Sandra has also received a Daphne DuMaurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense in both the inspirational category and for best score overall. She lives in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. To find out more, please visit www.sandraorchard.com.