Review: Good Second Book in the Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2014
I enjoyed this second book in the Manhunt Series.  I read the first book, which I thoroughly enjoyed, even though I thought the pacing of the story a bit rushed.  I was happy to see that this story was better paced, although all the events pretty much occur over a forty-eight hour period.  Despite this being the second book in the series, it can be read as a stand alone (as a matter of fact, other than the fact that we are looking for one of the three prison escapees we heard about in book one, nothing in this story lines up with the events in that book.  It's as though the author forgot all the details of that first book, when she wrote this one.  For a crazy, detail oriented person such as myself, it's a bit disconcerting, otherwise it's no big deal. LOL)  This book is well written, the plot interesting and intriguing, the story nicely paced...Ms. Herron keeps things moving and you don't get a chance to be bored.  Furthermore, the characters are very likeable, although I have to say after reading book one that the author seems to create her victims with an overblown sense of guilt...they tend to take responsibility for the criminal actions of the psychos that are stalking them --in this instance, to an almost ridiculous degree.In this story, the heroine, Lenora Lockhart, is rescued by Texas Ranger Micah Hardin, after being held captive for three weeks by a serial killer.  Micah  provided Lenora with much needed support during the subsequent trial, during which Lenora was forced to relive her ordeal.  After the trial ended, and the killer was sentenced to prison, Micah and Lenora went their separate ways.  Now five years later, Micah shows up on her doorstep to tell her that the killer has escaped prison, and more than likely will be coming after Lenora...he'd sworn vengeance against her during the sentencing phase of his trial.  Micah then appoints himself as Lenora's bodyguard until the killer is apprehended.  From there the story quickly develops to its conclusion, complete with HEA.Portions of the story makes for difficult reading, as we are given details of some of the treatment Lenora suffered at the hands of her captor, not to mention the killer's continued crimes as he works toward his goal of getting Lenora.  As for the romance, there's a lot of emotions between Micah and Lenora, but not a lot of dialogue...I mean they are busy trying to find a serial killer.  Furthermore, despite his growing feelings for Lenora, Micah tries to keep things professional so as not to cloud his judgment, while Lenora doesn't want to become accustomed to relying on Micah as she is sure he will be leaving after the case is over--just like he did the first time. The romance between the couple is very quick, occurring over a two day period, but it seems Micah had feelings for Lenora from their first encounter, but never pursued it because Lenora was supposed to be just a case.  If you enjoy detective murder books, you'll probably enjoy this one, but if all you're looking for is a sweet, tender romance, then this might not be the book for you.  Overall this is an enjoyable story.  I would recommend it as a worthwhile read.  BTW this is not a clean romance.  Happy reading!