Review: A mystery, a love story and a woman journey to personal peace
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 7, 2013
I really liked this first book in the series of Miranda Rights Mysteries.  I have not read this author before.  Its a murder mystery, a love story and a chronicle of a woman's personal journey from victimization to power. Miranda journeys to Atlanta following a clue that may lead her to a daughter who was stolen from her 13 years ago when she was 3 weeks old. After escaping an abusive relationship with the husband who placed her child in a closed adoption, she spends those years developing her physical strength and her conviction to stay away from intimate relationships.  She does a good job until she meets a man that forces her to question her choices.  There is much more drama but what I most liked about the book was how Miranda's story was told.  The developing relationship between her and a wealthy Atlanta PI is sensual, tender and uplifting. The storyline focuses on the investigation of serial murders of young girls so be forewarned.  The ending was surprising.  It also ends with the promise of more to the fragile relationship that develops between Miranda and Parker in future books.  I usually don't care for this kind of ending but in this case it was handled well.  I was not frustrated or disappointed at where this installment ended.  So I will read the series.  The book does need better editing.  There are many errors but in this case I overlooked them.