Review: Gritty, erotic, suspenseful read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2012
`Don't Look Back' is a great combination of sexy and suspenseful.  I was actually looking for something more likeAt the Edge of Her Memory: An Erotic Suspense Thrillerby Sandra Ross, which I really enjoyed a lot, but found this and decided to give it a go anyway.  I wasn't disappointed, this is a great suspenseful erotic read about a former prostitute's fight to find out who is murdering her former co-workers, and she hopes she won't be next.I love the idea of a prostitute making a good life for herself, but being unable to escape her past not because of her shame, but because some twisted lunatic is killing prostitutes.  Cyndi is the former hooker who must clear her name and keep from becoming the next victim, while Deputy Braden is assigned to work the case.  These two hit it off from the start, and the heat between them is almost palpable.  I really wanted them together from the minute they met, and was not disappointed in the sparks that flew when they finally got it together.This book was a nice combination of erotica and a decent storyline, even if parts were a little hard to believe.  I liked the characters, and genuinely didn't see the end coming.  The author has a good style of writing that keeps the pace flowing nicely without being too bland or boring.  I also liked the way the author turned Cyndi's story into one of redemption from her past, since she later goes on to get her education and become a teacher.Some parts may come across as a little clichéd, but any story about prostitution tends to have that problem.  I thought the details about the investigation seemed fairly realistic, and I felt sorry for Cyndi for losing her job and fiancé because of her past.  That seemed pretty realistic to me.  I also liked the gritty portrayal of a desperate teen trying to escape a sexually abusive, predatory stepfather.  I felt so sorry for her when she had no one to turn to for help, but sadly, I think that is a common reason so many young girls turn to prostitution in big cities.While this wasn't the best suspense thriller I have ever read, it certainly was one of the better ones.  It kept me guessing the whole way through, and moved very quickly.  I read it in two sittings, which, for me, is no small feat!  I liked the characters and wanted to see a happy ending for Cyndi.  After the horrible life she had, I felt she deserved it.  All in all, this was a good read that kept my interest and surprised me with the ending, so I would recommend it for sure.