Review: Just not for me ---
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2014
Griffin Hadley had been hired to write about one of the most famous kidnappings of the last century. Four-year old Brian Arlington had disappeared from the Arlington estate 20 years ago, and was never seen again. The trail went cold, but Griff, a journalist, always believed there was much more to the story. Arlington’s patriarch invites Griff to stay at their estate to write and research his true crime book. And the story unfolds as Griff is confronted with many obstacles.It became obvious from the beginning that this book was not for me. The storyline did not provide a lot of mystery and suspense. I had the mystery figured out within a few short chapters – not very thought provoking. The storyline floated around a bit too long, the tempo not picking up until half way through, and I soon lost interest. I also found myself confused at times with all the minor characters and was disappointed in the ending, not finding a satisfying conclusion of the family’s secrets. I struggled with this book, almost giving up – it just never captivated me. My rating is 3 stars.Positive comments –I did appreciate the wonderful descriptive writing and the deep feelings that were portrayed. The author did a marvelous job getting into the hearts and minds of some of the multi-dimensional characters.A complimentary copy of this book was provided for me through the publisher, Harlequin, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions shared are my own.