Reviewed by Amber
TITLE: Doubleback
SERIES: Doubleback #1
AUTHOR: Lissa Ford
PUBLISHER: Self Pub
LENGTH: 132 pages
BLURB:
After a tragic shooting left him wounded and in disgrace, all that remained of former deputy sheriff Jude Anderson’s life was a shattered femur, the standard disability package, and a host of issues. Jude seeks sanctuary in a remote upstate cabin and tries to get his life back on track.
Life has other plans when Jude finds a dead man draped across his front doorstep. The victim is the first hookup Jude’s had in, well, ever. Once Jude processes that shock he gets another when he learns that the homicide detective sent to investigate the murder is Rowan Muir, Jude’s ex. Their split was ugly, and Rowan isn’t the forgiving type.
Now Jude is drawn back into a world he left behind: murder investigations and fighting the undeniable attraction he has for Rowan. Rowan is still holding onto a substantial grudge. But both men need to figure out how to cope with being thrown together again, because it’s becoming increasingly clear that Jude is being targeted by a murderer – one who may have come from Jude’s past for revenge.
Warnings: if you don’t like man-on-man sexytimes, this isn’t the book for you. Everyone else: hot law enforcement officers, angst and hot make-up sex is on deck.
REVIEW:
This was a thoroughly enjoyable, somewhat predictable murder mystery romance. Even though I clocked the “bad guy” early on in the story there was still a lot of intrigue and suspense. There are still so many questions so I’m incredibly thankful there is a book 2 out! These MC’s were phenomenal together. Even though there’s anger in their initial meeting the attraction between them was a spark you could feel from miles away.
Jude Anderson bought a cabin and started a fly fishing business after leaving his law enforcement career due to a shooting involving him and another officer who died. During his convalescence and the subsequent trial Jude and his boyfriend Rowan grew apart and ended their relationship. Jude is trying to put it all behind him. Focusing on his new life and running his business.
Circumstances arise that have Jude under investigation again. The investigating officer just happens to be Jude’s ex, Rowan. Rowan believes himself to be over Jude but when he sees him again all the old feelings are still there.
These two were so smoking hot together. They’re continually thrown together trying to solve the mystery and clear Jude’s name.
I don’t want to give too much away because this is a “who done it?” type of story. This ended with an HFN and like I said before their story will continue in book 2.
This is I really well written, engaging story. Absolutely recommend.
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