Book Description:
A missing woman. Two hit men. When every second counts, who will survive?
In the stark but beautiful wilds of northern New Mexico, a couples’ retreat at a luxury resort turns into a chilling nightmare when a woman vanishes. Skip tracer Riley MacLeod and private investigator Greyson Chadwick pose as a couple to hunt for clues that might reveal the missing woman’s location. Those leads uncover a harrowing truth: They’re not the only ones looking for her. What begins as a normal tracking case turns into a deadly chase when they, too, become the hunted.
As Riley and Greyson work together, their partnership ignites a tumultuous attraction, but Greyson’s secrets prevent him from acting on his feelings for her, and Riley can’t bring herself to fully trust him. Delving deeper into the case, they find themselves fighting not only for justice and the chance at a loving relationship . . . but also for their very survival.
Narelle’s Thoughts:
I enjoyed reading Two Seconds Too Late, the second book in Dani Pettrey’s Jeopardy Falls romantic suspense series set in New Mexico. Riley is a Skip Tracer who works with her brothers and Grey at their PI Agency. Riley’s friend is missing, a mysterious key is left on Riley’s doorstep, and someone starts threatening Riley’s safety.
Grey is a military veteran and private investigator who goes undercover with Riley at a Couple’s Retreat. The Wellness Spa Resort, in a remote location, is the last place Riley’s friend was seen before she disappeared. Grey and Riley have been friends for years and they’re hiding their romantic feelings for each other. They’re both carrying a truckload of emotional baggage from childhood trauma and past experiences related to their jobs. Their undercover fake relationship that kick starts their romance is hilarious and adorable.
Danger is their constant companion and the suspense plot is complex and action packed. I loved how the mysteries in the story kept me guessing and turning the page to find out what happens next. It was fun reuniting with side characters who were introduced in One Wrong Move, the first book in the series. Grey and Riley struggle with trust issues and I appreciated how the faith threads were woven into the story.
I recommend Two Seconds Too Late to romantic suspense readers who like friends-to-more and brother’s best friend romances that include an undercover fake relationship, unrequited love, forced proximity, high octane suspense, intriguing mysteries, and relevant faith elements in the story.
