Review: Temptation Bay
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 3, 2014
Source: I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.TEMPTATION BAY is the beginning of a new series about the kidnapping of the Stanhope heiress in 1931 and the investigation to find her descendants. New clues lead PI Dexter Keegan to tiny Windfall Island off the coast of Maine, and charter pilot Maggie Solomon is the one who flies him in. Maggie, nor the rest of the islanders, are happy about an outsider poking into their business, so Dex’s investigation proves difficult.I really enjoyed the mystery and the setting. The prologue had me intrigued right away, taking readers back to Prohibition on Windfall Island. What really happened to the Stanhope baby, and are her descendants on the island not knowing that they are entitled to millions? Unfortunately, Dex’s findings don’t answer many questions – yet. The mystery will be continued in future books.I wasn’t happy with the romance between Maggie and Dex, and it was mainly Maggie’s character that I had trouble with. She wasn’t likable at all, and she was so unpleasant to Dex from the beginning. I understand that Maggie had her reasons for not letting a man get close, but I don’t understand why Dex would continue to pursue her. The chemistry between them felt forced. Dex was such a nice guy – I just didn’t see it.I’ll probably continue on with the series because I’m curious to see how the mystery plays out, plus there will be a new hero and heroine starring in the next book.