Reviewed by Anna Lynn

TITLE:  Mr. Perfect

SERIES:  Sinister in Savannah #2

AUTHOR:  Aimee Nicole Walker

PUBLISHER:  Chasing Rainbows Press

RELEASE DATE:  September 18, 2020

LENGTH: 303 pages

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Word-slinger. Purveyor of truth. Jaded heart.

By day, Felix Franklin is an investigative journalist. By night, he produces Sinister in Savannah, an investigative podcast, with his two best friends. Felix’s life revolves around three principles: fortune favors the bold, honesty is everything, and love is for schmucks.

The podcast is back to investigate allegations that a local businessman is dabbling in money laundering. On the surface, everything about Cameron Spencer, aka The Auto King, appears to be perfect. The trio of trouble quickly learns all that glitters is not gold. Seeking the truth will challenge Felix’s convictions and put his life in grave danger. The biggest threat to his well-being isn’t an unknown villain; it’s the reappearance of his first and only love.

Jude Arrow had it all: great looks, charming personality, and a lucrative career as Atlanta’s hottest news anchor. So, why had he recently relocated to Savannah? When the two reporters are forced to work together, Felix will get a chance to ask him. The answer will stun Felix until he remembers not to believe anything that comes out of the heartbreaker’s pretty mouth.

Love and hate are two sides of the same coin and just as conflicting as the battle of wills that ensues. Will the chip on Felix’s shoulder save him from trusting Mr. Wrong or ruin his chances with Mr. Perfect?

REVIEW:

It is but natural for some of us to carry some of our inferiority complex when we were younger into adulthood. And sometimes the bullying we get out of these inferiority complexes stay with us longer, sometimes for life. For our sanity and peace of mind, we sometimes go to therapy so we can let go of these painful pasts. But no matter what we do, somehow a lingering memory will always stay with us.

Felix’s childhood wasn’t ideal, he never knew his father and his mother is an addict and sold her body for her drug fixes. The constant bullying he received since he was just a boy was due to being poor, malnourished and being dirty. He never had his own clothes, they were always hand-me-downs. When the person he loved betrayed him while they were in college, he vowed to never be so naive again, and that he will never be caught without money to buy food, clothing and shelter ever again.

As an Investigative Journalist he has earned the reputation of always seeking the truth and relentless in pursuing justice for those who cannot get them on their own. And together with his two best friends, Rocky and Jonah, they created the Sinister in Savannah podcast which has gained a lot of listeners due to a recent case that was reopened and solved after it was botched up badly by both the police and lawyers who handled it. Injustice was committed and the wrong person was punished.

Jude was the “Love of Felix’s Life,” up until he betrayed Felix during their freshman year in college. Moving to Savannah after his career ended in Atlanta was something Jude did because Felix is in Savannah. He now anchors the news in a local television network. When their paths crossed again due to the fact that the case Sinister in Savannah is currently working on has ties to a previous interview that Jude did back in Atlanta, sparks are flying again.

Felix is not giving Jude the time of day whenever Jude tries to talk or explained to him. When Jude starts to think that he is making headway, Felix’s overthinking would derail them again. Up until Felix’s life is physically threatened, there is no other way but to lay all the cards on the table. And finally Felix learns the truth about what he perceived was betrayal from Jude.

For those who have read the first book, Ride the Lightning, and although it was focused on another couple, Jonah and Avery, it sort of laid out the synopsis for the plot of this second book. Felix, Jonah and Rocky are the hosts of the podcast. Jonah is a Criminal Analyst while Rocky is a Private Investigator. I love the elements in these types of stories, it has everything – suspense, mystery, friendship, chosen family and love! I have seldom read stories with only one POV but I am loving it. Ms. Walker has written these tales and created these amazing characters that will keep you rooted till the last page. I simply can’t wait for the next book!

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