Carol Kilgore

Gracie Hofner, a staff team member at Bastion Group, a private police intelligence consulting firm, receives a call from her former San Antonio PD partner, Nick, about a new murder and missing person case, hoping to get her input assistance in the investigation. Her boss is willing to let her assist the investigation even as she is about to start a small undercover job at a local bakery. However, the investigation will soon find a connection between both cases, creating a major rush to find and protect the missing family members from a major criminal plot. Even as this is the first novel of a trilogy series, it is a hefty start that covers a lot of ground with investigative suspense action that will please many procedural mystery fans. However, the occasional touch of paranormal intuition was more a distraction to the basically engrossing plot and complex mystery.… (meer)

Sometimes running from something can cause you to run smack dab into the most unexpected turn of events.

Summer Newcombe is a hardworking woman, minds her own business, and is quick to react to dire situations. When a fire breaks out in the restaurant where she’s working, Summer helps rescue customers and even saves the cash register.

But Summer has dark secrets that keep her looking over her shoulder and unable to get close to anyone for fear they’ll be killed.

Fire Captain Gabriel Duran is a dedicated fireman who is drawn to Summer. He has his share of problems, including his dad - Summer’s boss.

Overcoming Summer’s past, her current enrollment in the Federal Witness Security Program, and the fact someone is stalking her has its ups and downs. But Summer and Gabe can’t resist their attraction as the sparks between them ignite.

Author Carol Kilgore has created a strong and feisty protagonist in Summer with a trace of vulnerability. Meanwhile, Gabe has all the qualities of a hero while still being the ‘boy next door.’ The main characters, as well as the secondary, are well defined, realistic and very likable each with their own unique quirks.

Kilgore’s vivid description of the setting places the reader there with the characters to experience what they do. She brings the sights, sounds and smells to life through her dialogue and descriptions adding another layer to the story.

The story moves at a good pace with twists and turns along the way to keep you guessing what will happen next. The ebb and flow of the tension holds you spellbound from the opening paragraph until the dramatic conclusion. The steamy interaction between Summer and Gabe will leave you breathless and the outcome speechless.

IN NAME ONLY is a well balanced mix of mystery, intrigue, romance, and humor that will stay with you long after you’ve read the last sentence.

Author Carol Kilgore’s website is www.carolkilgore.net

In Name Only by Carol Kilgore, CreateSpace, @2012, ISBN: 978-1477492239, Paperback, 320 Pages, eBook version 831 KB, ASIN: B008FC80G2

FTC Full Disclosure - This eBook was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.… (meer)