Missing (The Nikki Boyd Files Book #2)

I loved the first one so much that I was nervous to read this one. The second one's never as good as the first right? Wrong! Lisa Harris delivered again with this exciting and suspenseful romantic thriller. She keeps you guessing with every page and continues to add deeper levels to the plot as you get thicker into the book which is something that many authors are lacking. And of course she includes the perfect amount of romance. Not over the top and not barely existent. I am already missing it and wishing I could read it for the first time again.

It was great to return to Tennessee and see what Nikki Boyd and her friend Tyler Grant are dealing with now. There is more development of both of these characters and their friendship since the end of the first book. Because of this relationship and how it is growing I have to say that this is part of a “true” series. The case that Nikki is trying to solve is a completely stand-alone portion of the book. It has absolutely no connection to the previous story. The search for the missing woman is a very intricately woven tale. There are a number of trails that are followed and a lot of great twists and turns to keep the reader guessing throughout the book. I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.

Missing Lisa Harris Book Summary: Nikki Boyd Enters the Deadly World of Counterfeit Drugs to Find a Missing Woman Nikki Boyd isn't usually called in on homicides; her forte is missing persons. But when a case with two murdered and two missing pops up on a quiet suburban street, she's ready to start the investigation and find missing homeowners Mac and Lucy Hudson. When the first clues lead her to the boat of her friend Tyler Grant--and another dead body--Nikki must untangle what ties Tyler to the Hudsons. The clues pull her into a deadly maze of counterfeit drugs and a killer who will stop at nothing to silence anyone who threatens his business--including Nikki. Review: This is part two a series. I find the pace to be fast and steady. It was a pretty quick read. The setting is Tennessee, Nashville more specifically with great writing and well written. I am now looking forward to the third in this thrilling series. There are two story lines going on at once. One is the current mystery and the other is Nikki’s missing sister. Both are gripping. If you did not read the first book it does a decent job of providing details about the need to know things from book 1 without spoiling the book. The current mystery takes up the majority of the time with a lot of action and sadly death. While there is violence it is not in graphic detail nor over blown. The transitions from one event to another are mostly smooth and easily followed. The ending was like watching the end of a fireworks display, in some respects you sit and process the details and in another respect you were wishing it could continue. Overall a great mystery with a thrill of romance/friendship, Just enough details that kept me hooked. I would like to thank Net Galley and Revell for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.