Review: Good solid mystery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2014
Nancy has come to Blackthorne College undercover as a student to catch a rapist. What she does not expect is her reaction to Professor Matt Bayfield. Both are looking for a short fling since neither expects to be here long. The Professor may be the suspect or he may be the biggest help to her in solving the rapes. As the case drags on, both have feelings which they do not know how to handle. I liked Nancy and Matt. Both have secrets that they will not or cannot share. Too often these secrets trip up their relationship. Both have to determine what to let the other know. Neither is very forthcoming. Matt and Nancy's give and take through the relationship is interesting. Matt is very closed off. It is fun to watch Nancy get under his skin. I also liked when colleague, Carol Macy, calls Matt on his feelings and pride. She does not spare him. She opens his eyes to what he is throwing away. It is Matt that calls Nancy on her secrets. I understand why Matt pulls back but, in Nancy's defense, he has never shared his childhood with her. During one of their break-ups, he questions why he is not enough but not to her. That is very telling to me about his insecurities.While the sex is hot, this is more romantic suspense than erotica. I liked how the case is created. Using the Celtic calendar adds a wonderful layer to the mystery of the rapist and his thought processes. He was creepy. This was a good solid mystery with the clues laid out for the reader to follow. I somewhat figured out who the rapist was but not exactly. I recommend it.