Review: The Devil She Knew
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2013
I love suspense. Throw a little romance in with it and I am hooked. Rena Koontz's new novel, The Devil She Knew, gives the reader a healthy dose of both.Cassidy Hoake is on the run for her life. The witness to a violent crime, she steps forward and agrees to testify. But when the murderer escapes authorities and her car is blown up in her front driveway, Cassidy realizes she is on her own. She is scared and alone and thrown into a situation that no one should ever have to face.  The last person she expects to help her is Clay Cestra, a sexy-as-all-get-out- cop.The hero is introduced in the first chapter lovingly playing with his nephew. Right away, the reader is drawn to Clay. A tough cop who can kiss his nephew on the forehead and make him laugh? Enough said. When Clay meets Cassidy, he knows immediately that she is in some kind of trouble. His protective instincts kick in and he tries to help her but she rebuffs him at every opportunity. This makes Clay all the more determined to find out what makes her tick.When the truth is revealed, Clay promises to help Cassidy. But Cassidy has been on her own so long, is she willing to believe in another person to keep her safe? And is Clay ready to let someone into his heart again after his disastrous marriage and divorce?This book is a story about rebuilding trust and falling in love in the middle of mob bosses, crazy ex-wives and not one, but two shoot-outs. How can you not love that?