Nikki Griffin lives a dual life. She's the owner of a book shop that was seen often in the first Nikki Griffin book and she's a private investigator who specials in protecting women in domestic crisis and avenging their mistreatment. We see much more of this Nikki in this second book in the series. Each is a good read and can definitely be read as a stand alone. S.A. Lelchuk has added considerable development to both Nikki and her surrounding community.
The story line is a good one. Nikki is hired to find a man accused of taking advantage of an elderly woman, but she finds the story is not quite cut and dry. The more she digs, the more she feels that she has been set up to become suspect #1 in the police investigation.

I received this book complimentary from NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

This is a fast paced, whip-smart thriller. I personally didn’t catch any of the clues but firmly enjoyed the ride. I would definitely read another by this author. I am unsure if the same series though, as I found Nikki to be a bit unrelatable. The characters were interesting and unique overall and I really enjoyed the book as a whole.

Unfortunately, this one fell flat for me. I really wanted to like Nikki, but she was just "eh". I didn't really get into this like I wanted to.

*Thank you @flatironbooks for the copy in exchange for an honest review. Review not posted to Amazon/Goodreads because less than 4 stars or DNF.*

I love a good P.I. story especially if the P.I. is female!
Overall I thought the story was a good one that kept me guessing. However this one was a little too violent for me. It felt a little gratuitous and not really necessary to advance the story along. To be fair, I did not read the first book in this series and I am usually not one to start in the middle, but I'm afraid it may have effected my thoughts on this one. It was good, but not great. There is potential here though so I may give it another try. Thanks!

DNF

I found this book wayyy too cheesy and the concept is over done, I wanted something unique and I was let down

Nikki is a great protagonist and I love her sense of right and wrong - and how she acts on that. She really makes this book, with the plot interesting but almost secondary to just reading about Nikki.

Great plot to get yourself lost in. This book has everything. A real fast paced thriller. Will get your heart racing on more than one occasion. Very well written. Highly recommend this book

There are few things better than a book with a female vigilante lead. Throw in elements of mystery suspense and family drama, you have an all round winner.

This book took me a long time to read, only because life happened and I had to catch up on the first book first (naturally) and I'm annoyed it did.

Run, don't walk, this book is awesome.

I did not finish this book and stopped about 40% in. The writing style and storyline was not for me. My rating of this book is less of a critique on the book itself and more of it just not being the right type of book for me.

This one literally got away from me. I received it as a digital arc in February, and then I left it sitting on my NetGalley shelf; I’m not sure why I didn’t read it sooner, but I’m so glad I finally got to it.

Not having read the first book, Save Me From Dangerous Men, I had to get up to speed on Nikki Griffin. But I quickly grew to like this bookish, motorcycle-driving private investigator.

When not on a case for a client, Nikki runs a quiet bookstore. What makes Nikki a complex character is that scars from her past make her especially partial to doling out justice on men who hurt women.

When a client from a very wealthy family in San Francisco asks Nikki to look into Jeffery Coombs, the man who has supposedly been blackmailing their elderly mother, things get messy. Nikki gets too emotionally attached to Coombs, and now someone else is hunting Coombs. When, without notice, her client says he no longer needs her services, Nikki knows she needs to dig a little deeper.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 is full of suspense, with clever dialogue. One of my favorite parts is when Nikki takes on a young sidekick and, once again, she shows you don’t want to mess with Nikki Griffin.

Thank you to @flatironbooks for this gifted copy.

I enjoy this series very much; although this story wasn't as good as the first one, I can't articulate exactly why that was. I will read the next book in the series when it comes out. When will that be?

Nikki Griffin is a bookstore owner and a private investigator, but she also has a secret sideline project. She punishes the guilty the same way in which they meted out their punishments. When Nikki is hired by the son of a reclusive matriarch, as he is convinced that his mother is being defrauded by a con man, Dr. Geoffrey Coombs, she soon realizes that the truth may put her own life in danger.

One Got Away is not all that different from the first book in the series. Nikki dispenses her own brand of justice and gets herself into a scrape during the investigation of her legitimate job. Both the bookstore and her personal relationship are sidelines to the major story and almost have no part. This book needs more character development, especially regarding Nikki's past and her motivation for what she does, both legitimately and behind the scenes. One Got Away is a quick read, but not one I would necessarily recommend.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of One Got Away, by NetGalley and the publisher, Flatiron Books. The decision to read and review this book was entirely my own.

I am very excited to see where this series goes! I want to know if her and her boyfriend are meant to last or if she and her new friend are a better fit....

If you love thriller/detective stories with witty banter this one is for you! I can’t believe how long I waited to read this one. It is sooo good! I love strong females that are in the role of detective/investigator and stop at nothing to find the truth.
Nicki is hired to investigate someone blackmailing a rich family. The more she digs the more questions there are. It is a quick paced story that makes you feel like you are the detective. Loved that the ending was all tied up. Seems like so many endings now leave it open to either a sequel or to just more questions.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

I ended up DNFing this one. I don’t particularly enjoy when men try writing from a women’s perspective. Especially if it involves anything if a sexual nature. Someone else may enjoy this more but it was not for me. The plot was okay even if it did take a while to pull me in. I don’t know it ended as I didn’t finish

S.A. Lelchuk's done it again! This book is a great continuation of the world that was created in 'Save Me From Dangerous Men'. But the great thing is that I wasn't just basically rereading that first book in the series. She's used the same main characters, but everything was fresh and new and still exciting. Nikki Griffin is still one of the most intriguing and exciting characters around. And the people she turns to during her adventures only got more interesting. Lelchuk's does such great character development. I can't wait to see where she goes next!

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. If you are looking for a badass private investigator that is also a vigilante, look no further! This was a fast paced thriller that kept me interested from the first page. Nikki is such a great PI that works for her clients and does what is right for the underdog. I love the added side kick of Mason in the story. The narration brought Nikki to life and I didn’t not want the book to end. I read this as a stand alone and need to go back and read the first book.

I've been so curious on this book and I was glad to have read it. It played like a film noir in my mind, with a strong female lead who was pretty interesting. Nikki Griffin had the good dose of intelligence and compassion, revealing more of herself as the mystery that surrounds her assignment unfolded. At every crumb in her trail that she follows, the reader is taken deeper to find the heart of the story alongside her. Some turns made me pause to try to figure out the connection, such as a small storyline with a little kid Nikki defends from an absent parent. I actually hoped afterwards that the author is setting up for more interactions with him in future books. It felt a bit misplaced at first but I think it displayed more of character of the protagonist. Overall, it was enjoyable book. Thank you Net Galley, Flat Iron Books and S.A. Lelchuk for the advanced reading copy of the book!

One Got Away was a phenomenal follow up to Save Me from Dangerous Men.

By day, Nikki Griffin runs a small bookstore. By night, Nikki is a P.I. who puts her skills to use tracking down abusive men and showing them just how she feels about them hurting the vulnerable people in their lives. After a con-man pulls one over on the matriarch of one of the wealthiest San Francisco families, Nikki is hired to track the man down and get back their money. But as Nikki tracks the man all over California, she quickly discovers that no one is telling her the whole story. When her own life is threatened, Nikki will have to put all her skills to use if she hopes to make it out of this job alive.

The plot in One Got Away was an interesting one and I enjoyed that the author took things in an unexpected direction. Nikki is hired by Martin Johannessen, the son of the defrauded woman, and he has a very one-track mind of what leads Nikki should follow. But Nikki does things her own way and after she gets in touch with other members of the Johannessen family, she finds out the situation is not at all like the one Martin described. While chasing leads, Nikki goes from San Francisco to Monterey and places in between. She meets various nefarious characters along the way from a charming British con-man to a cartel. There's also a cute sidekick she picks up in the form of Mason, a young boy Nikki meets in Monterey who turns out to be quite helpful. The ending had a few surprises I wasn't expecting and I enjoyed the final scene between Nikki and the Johannessen family. Overall a solid story with the perfect mix of action and intrigue.

Nikki continues to be a fascinating main character. She's smart, capable, and refuses to back down. We didn't get to see as much of Nikki's usual P.I. business where she tracks down abusers, although there is a small scene that somewhat fills this void. I enjoyed Nikki's interactions with Mason, the kid who helps her out in Monterey. Mason's inclusion was unexpected and I liked the bond Nikki develops with him. The kid was surprising bright and had access to a number of gadgets that ended up helping Nikki out. Throughout the book Nikki also gets help from a few side characters we met in the first book which I enjoyed.

Overall One Got Away was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it if you're looking for a great thriller to pick up.

Unfortunately just not for me. Thank you NetGalley and Lelchuk for the opportunity to pre read but I didn’t get along with this!