Review: Stay On The Golden Trail
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
This book is the third in the 'Burg series, which is one of her darker and more intense series (as opposed to Rock Chicks which is light with some darkness--the 'Burg is dark with some lightness). This book's sticking point for me (and I'm pretty sure it's JUST me) was the confusion with the names of the characters. There is Tanner Layne, often referred to in the books as Tanner and/or Layne, so it took me a while to figure out that Tanner Layne is one person. Ditto Raquel/RockyRoc Merrick Astley and a few others. In other words, I was so busy trying to keep names straight in my 'haid' it was hard to focus on the storyline(s) and BOY were there ever story lines!! All of them good, well-developed (she must do a TON of research) and strong.Aside from the obvious love story with Layne/Rocky, which was really lovely and powerful (I thought they would NEVER come to the real issue of their split as young loves); the story line of Tanner/Layne's relationship with his sons was so incredibly well conceived and written, I had to step back and take a deep breath a couple of times.Then there are all the funny, quirky, outlandish and over-the-top characters such as Dev, Ryker, Gabby, and Vera that could not but add to the depth of this book.It's a very worthy read, full of emotion, depth, sensitivity and rediscovery built around some strong story lines of crimes both heinous and petty.  If you are a KA fan, this will be a fun read. If you haven't read her before (and WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN), start with the first book of the 'Burg series and read through. You'll have a great time.