Hidden Deception
by Leann Harris
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Her own father had killed her mother. Afterward, Elena Segura Jackson had been adopted by a loving Santa Fe family. For years she'd tried to focus only on the present and future--not the past. But now another murder, in her family's antique shop, brings the old memories rushing back. Detective Daniel Stillwater, widowed father of a little girl, vows to find the killer. In Daniel's presence, Elena dares feel safe. Yet the killer keeps coming back, wreaking havoc in the shop, looking show more for...something. Like a moment when the good detective isn't by Elena's side. show lessTags
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The good: The suspense/mystery part is well done. There are several possible suspects who who is breaking into the antique shop and they all have potential motives. I liked the two main characters (Daniel and Elena) and Daniel's daughter April. Elena's personal history has shaped her to be able to help April with an understanding that others might not have.
I didn't guess whodunit or why until it was revealed though I did guess someone from nearby the antique shop was at least involved in some way.
There's humor in the book.
The bad: As with most of the books in this series, it bothers me that the two main characters go from meeting each other to getting married in a short period of time. I'm just not convinced that that scenario works show more well in the real world. I'd probably have given it an extra half to full star if the book had ended with engagement instead of them getting married. show less
I didn't guess whodunit or why until it was revealed though I did guess someone from nearby the antique shop was at least involved in some way.
There's humor in the book.
The bad: As with most of the books in this series, it bothers me that the two main characters go from meeting each other to getting married in a short period of time. I'm just not convinced that that scenario works show more well in the real world. I'd probably have given it an extra half to full star if the book had ended with engagement instead of them getting married. show less
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Love Inspired Suspense (112)
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- Canonical title
- Hidden Deception
- Original title
- Hidden Deception
- Original publication date
- 2008-08
- People/Characters
- Elena Segura Jackson; Diane Jackson; Rafael "Rafe" Segura; Joyce; Daniel Stillwater; April Stillwater (show all 13); Raul; Cam; Preston; Bryce; Frank; Felix Glasner; Carrie Nash
- Important places
- Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Epigraph
- The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.--Nahum 1:7
- Dedication
- I'd like to thank: My sweet husband who cooked a lot of dinners. My mom who always encouraged me. And Sharon Mignerey, who is the best "what if" partner.
- First words
- Something was wrong.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Amen," she echoed.
- Original language
- English US
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- Popularity
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- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (3.88)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 2
- ASINs
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