Killing Secrets by K.L. Docter – a Review

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Description:
Rachel James’ ex-husband is released from prison determined to reclaim her and her little girl — his key to the James fortune. Frightened, Rachel flees to Denver with the child who hasn’t uttered a word since her daddy went to prison.

Contractor Patrick Thorne wants nothing to do with another of his parents’ charity cases. He failed his own wife so abysmally she took her own life as well as his unborn son’s. After two years, it’s time to concentrate on the bid he’s won and the saboteur trying to destroy his construction firm.

There is no room for trust in either of their hearts. But trust is all that will untangle the secrets that dominate their lives, free a little girl of her silent prison, and save them all from a serial killer who stands too close

Review:
Killing Secrets by K.L. Docter is the 1^st book in her new series, Thorn’s Thorne. Killing Secrets is a mystery suspense romantic thriller from beginning to end.  Rachel James is our heroine, and she has been hiding from an abusive ex-husband, who has recently been released from jail. Now Rachel is on the run, taking her young daughter to Denver to be under the protection of the Thorne family. Rachel knows she cannot stay too long in one place, as her ex always finds them, and when he does he will either kill her or kidnap her daughter. Young Amanda has not spoken a word since her father was put in jail for badly beating up his wife, as well as a friend of hers.

Patrick Thorne is our hero, who himself has a number of issues, becomes Rachel’s protector.  In between keeping his promise to keep an eye on Rachel and her daughter, Amanda; Patrick is trying to work with his brother Jack to find out who is sabotaging his business.  There is a killer on the loose, called the Angel Killer, who seems to be targeting Patrick. 

Both Rachel and Patrick immediately find themselves attracted to each other.  But both do not want anything romantic to develop.  Rachel has no intention of staying in Denver for long, and does not want to endanger those who help her from her psychotic ex-husband.   Patrick has still not gotten over the tragedy of his wife killing herself, and somehow feels responsible. 

What follows is an exciting, tense story where Rachel’s life is in danger quite often, as Greg the ex-husband finds her. The Angel Killer is also close by, and no one knows who or why.  In the middle of these scary scenes of danger, Rachel and Patrick can no longer deny their feelings for each other, and their relationship becomes one that will have you rooting for them.  There is great chemistry between them, and it sizzles; but death, destruction and betrayal threatens to destroy them, with so many twists and turns along the way. 

I do not want to give spoilers, other than to say this was a thrill a minute, with a lot of action, and excitement. Will Rachel be able to stop Greg, her ex?  Who is the Angel Killer and why is he targeting Patrick?  Will young Amanda ever talk again?  Will Rachel & Patrick be able to survive and stay together?  You will have to read this book to find out.  K.L Docter has written a fabulous story in Killing Secrets that has everything: nonstop action, suspense, excitement, great characters, and a wonderful hot couple.

Reviewed by Barb

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