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Stella Harrison was a child when she first started having dreams about her father murdering people. She tried telling her mother, but appearances and social status were more important than believing her husband was a serial killer. When Stella’s father was finally caught, she thought things would go back to normal, but as she got older she kept having dreams of other men killing. Throughout the years, Stella helped put the serial killers away advising police, along with sacrificing her privacy. When she got older, Stella changed her name, moved away, and put everything behind her.

Stella started working and then became owner of the Sunrise Lake resort making it a successful visiting location. She partnered with local businesses to attract tourists to their community. Eventually, Stella turned her life around, made new friends, and hired Sam Rossi as handyman, with whom she also developed a special bond. But the nightmares have started again after so many years, making her fear a serial killer may be close and targeting her friends and community. More importantly, Stella fears the killer may be someone she knows.

Murder at Sunrise Lake serves as an introduction to what may be Feehan’s new series. Stella is the main character, who dreams or has premonitions of murders happening, which later are always confirmed with the finding of a body two days after the last dream. Throughout the story, Stella learns more about how her dreams work and with the help of her friends, she learns to capture details and information that can help solve who the killer is.

Sam becomes the first victim, but Stella arrives just in time to save him. After this near fatal encounter, Stella confides in Sam about her father, her past, dreams, and a potential serial killer in the area. But Sam has a past of his own that catches up to him, making his relationship with Stella flourish.

The book introduces Stella’s friends as well, briefly letting the reader know their background stories and individual skills. It was interesting to read about the different ethnicities of Stella’s friends, along with information of current events linked to them. As it usually is with Feehan’s books, there are several characters and all of them are always interesting to learn more about.

Learning who the serial killer was, did take me by surprise, but I was expecting him to stay as the main villain, and continue as the serial killer throughout the series (in case there is one). There were several character introductions which made the book a little confusing trying to keep track of who was who, but I can easily see individual stories for them. I already have one that caught my attention.

Murder at Sunrise Lake was a good start to what could be Feehan’s new series with an established list of potential main characters for future books. If you’re a fan of Feehan and her books, this can be a good addition to your collection.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆
I’m a big fan of the romantic suspense genre and I love the chase for a serial killer and MURDER AT SUNRISE LAKE offered me something I hadn’t read before. Stella, our heroine, dreams about the murders before they happen. So rather than following the police in an investigation, we follow Stella who, with the assistance of her handyman/lover, tries to work out who is going to be killed as well as who the killer is. I quite liked this and the way in which the killings were done was clever. I did find, however, that over time, the constant repetitive scenes of what happens after Stella had a dream got a little annoying.

Stella’s romance with Sam is pretty hot. He is quiet, strong, and good looking and is a dangerous man. I love the way he treats Stella and takes care of her. Their chemistry is great, but I was disappointed when the steamy scenes faded to black.

Stella lives in a lovely town and has a great group of friends that we get to know, and I got the feeling we might get stories for each of them in the future. I’d be happy to see each of her girlfriends find some happiness. We got little bits of their stories and I want more. There were times, however, where the story was focused on her friends, and I was wanting to get back to the serial killer.

So there were some things that annoyed me about this story but others I really liked. Overall, I thought the romance between Sam and Stella was great, and the suspense and action scenes were really well done. This is a solid three-star read for me.

This book was so good! Christina Feehan is one of my favorites and this book did not disappoint. If you are a romantic suspense/thriller fan, pick this book up ASAP.

In a departure from her past stories, Murder at Sunrise Lake has only a subtle paranormal storyline. This intriguing story is a stand alone book, hopefully it will turn into a series as well.

Set in the Sierra Mountains, the story focuses on Stella who runs the local resort and Sam, handyman, mystery man, member of the local Search and Rescue crew and Stella’s secret crush. Both hold secrets close to their chests allowing a very few into their circle of friends.

Stella’s past comes roaring back in the form of nightmares predicting death, Sam, who crushes on Stella as well has her back, showing skills hinting heavily of a military background he is unwilling to discuss. When it becomes clear the nightmares are a clear warning of death that could affect her close knit group of friends, Stella makes the only decision she can, trust in Sam, follow the clues and stop the murders.

Ms. Feehan’s books are known for her deep rooted love of family, blood or chosen and this story follows that path. The descriptions of the area are brilliant, you see the water, the flora and fauna, you can feel the deep love of nature. You come to know her friends and hope that she makes this a series so you can find out their stories so subtly tugging at your curiosity throughout the book.

The action is more of the mind and the love story is a slow blending of minds and hearts.
The bad guys revelation was a total surprise, I was caught totally off guard.

As always Ms. Feehan has woven a storyline to entice her readers with subtle hints on a future meeting all the inhabitants of Sunrise Lake!! Very well done.

I had given up Christine a long time ago, but when I saw this new one I was really intrigued. So I thought what the heck, one more try.

Nope. I should have left well enough alone. The same things that irked the living daylights out of me then, irked the living daylights out of me now.

I liked Stella and Sam. What I didn't like was the piles of information dumps. She could have removed a quarter, possibly more, of the book regarding the friends. I didn't need to know their entire life stories, what their houses looked like, all about their pets, etc. They were not the main character, but often times that was forgotten with as much info as Feehan gave on them. For a standalone, she sure made sure she built up that group of friends.

Then there was the repetitiveness. How many times do I need to read that Sam is quiet? Inexpressive? Wears a mask? Is lethal? Dangerous? Yada. Yada. How many times do I need to read how loyal the friends are? How they all have secrets in their pasts? Are gorgeous? Smart? Yada. Yada. And a bunch of other unnecessary details that were pounded in.

I do like that Sam was different from Feehan's other heroes. While he was alpha and dangerous, he was gentle and patient with Stella. He didn't act overbearing, wasn't a douchecanoe. He didn't scream I am man, hear me roar. He treated Stella like an equal, while making sure she knew he valued everything about her. I liked that Feehan did a good job developing his character.

I really liked Stella's visions. I thought it was unique that she could see a serial killer planning his his murders. I really wish we had spent more time on this and less on the other crap. I wish we had seen Stella more as a child, when she first started having this visions as her father went on a murdering spree. It would have added so much depth to the book, and to the character.

I also thought the ending was just kind of meh.

If you read Feehan for the sexy times, you won't get that with this one. Just a heads up.

Anyway, other than those couple of things I liked, I was bored out of my mind.

DNF - Thank you to NetGalley for granting me a ARC copy of this book. Sadly, I couldn't get into it. This is supposed to be Feehan's murder novel - or at least that's what it was advertised as. To me it felt like someone else wrote it entirely. I had just read Feehan's Shadow Storm - and literally the writing is almost completely different. The only aha moment I had was when the main character was describing her friends; and they always seem to be the smartest, and the best at everything they do.

I read different genres and didn't mind the change of style, but the story got waaaaay to foggy for me to enjoy. I liked the summary but when it got down to the nitty gritty the book fell flat.

The FL seems to be a serial killer magnet. The ML is a mystery ****more to come once I finish****

✦Review: MURDER AT SUNRISE LAKE by Christine Feehan https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-bP9
Publication Date: June 29, 2021
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 3.5 Stars

Christine Feehan sure took a turn when she wrote this book. I didn’t recognize her writing style at all, despite the paranormal aspect of precognition. It just didn’t flow well for me. I would get into the mystery only to get slogged down in massive repetition descriptions on things. It is advertised as a thriller, but it was more of a mystery with romantic elements. It is an interesting storyline and I kept reading to see if I was right about the perpetrator.

I enjoyed the easy camaraderie of Stella and her friends. I can picture them laughing and bantering, wishing I were one of them. My only comment is that if they were such close friends, why would they all have deep, dark, and background important secrets from each other. Can’t someone just be normal? It just felt a bit “off”. Stella was easy to like, as was Sam – despite his quiet and almost stalkerish behavior – I liked him. They make a good and believable couple. There wasn’t a romantic/relationship build in this book, and the physical encounters were behind doors. It is a decent mystery, but it left me wanting.

*Review copy provided by Penguin in exchange for an honest review.

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It all starts with her dreams. Nightmares, actually. Hints of a murder to come.
Stella Harrison had come to the Sierra Nevada mountains seeking peace from her past. Running the Sunrise Lake Resort seemed to bring her that peace. Stella has made a good life for herself. She has a circle of good friends and a trusted handyman she depends on a lot. Sam Rossi has his own secrets and in his own quiet way has helped Stella with hers.
Then just as Sam and Stella are finding their way to each other the trouble starts. The dreams start up again and Stella has to finally come to turns with her past and has to start revealing who she is to Sam and her friends in an effort to catch this killer.
Murder at Sunrise Lake is full of complicated characters. Each person we meet has their own troubled background and each one eventually reveals how they all ended up in the same place. I thought this made it more difficult to determine who the killer is as it could have been any one of these people. I think Christine Feehan has done a marvelous job with her first romantic suspense and am looking forward to her next one.

Stella Harrison has been at peace for quite a few years now. She is running a resort in the Sierra Mountains and has left the turmoil of the prior years behind her. She has many wonderful friends, who like her, seem to have secrets, but no one questions each other, and are content to live their own lives in peace. Stella even has a wonderful handyman that helps around the resort and is always there when she needs him. Sometimes she wishes he could be more than just her handyman.
Then, just like in her past, Stella begins having nightmares. If the nightmares are the same as she had before, that means she is in close proximity to a serial killer. Who in this peaceful town could possibly be planning on murdering, not just once, but many times? Was it someone who was passing through? Or someone she came in contact regularly? Each nightmare would show her a little bit of the murder that was going to happen. She had extraordinarily little time to try and figure out where the crime would take place and try to stop it from happening.
Stella knew she needed help. But who to trust? As she did not see the killer’s face, it could be anyone. Even one of her friends.
Sam, her handyman has been there for her, and finally she tells him some of what is happening. But could he help her? She found the spot that matched where the first victim was going to be killed. She asked her friends to camp there, (them not knowing) as she knew the killer would not strike with witnesses around. But due to circumstances, Sam ended up being at the fishing spot, and not any of the girls were there. Stella rushed to the scene and was able to interrupt the killer and save Sam.
Now she had to tell Sam the whole story. Then, one by one, her friends were told. Perhaps together they could stop the killer.
As usual, Christine Feehan kept me on the edge of my seat with this book. It is a wonderful standalone story. But the options to do a series is right there, as so many of the characters are living in the quiet town have secrets of their own.
I was completely surprised by who the killer turned out to be. The only thing I found was that I felt like the connection was not quite there for me as to what started the killer on the spree, and why?
But for sure a great book to sit back and second guess!

Can her dreams help her stop the murders, find out who the killer is, protect her friends? Or will her fears come true and prove... Accidents happened all the time in the Sierras...and this is a great place for murder.

With this mystery suspense romance, Christine Feehan has once again proven she knows how to pull readers into a story and keep them there until the very last word.  

Knightly is a small town in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas.  Home to many who have found peace and escape from traumas and pasts they want to forget. Strong friendships have been forged in spite of the secrets or more likely because of them and the understanding some things don’t have to be shared.

Owner of the Sunrise Lake Resort responsible for building up the businesses and employment of Knightly Stella Harrison has become a much loved and respected citizen and friend.

When they are close by Stella can see the actions of a Serial Killer in her dreams. Her past trauma comes from discovering her father and another serial killer through them as a child and a teen and the terror and notoriety it had exposed her to, the lack of acceptance. She doesn’t want to lose all she’s found here due to her secrets being revealed.

 However the dreams are happening again. Each night showing a little more before the killer strikes. These dreams and Stella’s resulting stress are written so well I found myself leaning closer to the page during them hoping to see more clue, help Stella figure out the location, the victims, even the killer.

Due to ‘edge of your seat’ circumstances she is forced to reveal her ability and what's happening to Sam, the resort handyman with secrets of his own, who has worked his way into her heart. Instead of denying her, he believes her. He gives support and becomes a partner in her search for this killer.  Not your usual get the ice water heat level from Christine Feehan, it is complete and heart touching sweet romance that shows the attraction and passion. Shows these two grow as individuals and a couple as they search the Sierras, the community,  and their lives for who might be endangering them and friends. It is full of Dreamy Sigh moments.  Stella wants to protect Sam from taking action similar to the past he left. Him appreciating her concern, but knowing he can handle it and do what needs to be done, just as much as she has stepped forward to act with hers.

As the dreams evolve so does Stella’s determination to figure it out, meaning she’ll need to go to friends for insight. As she shares her secrets their bonds grow stronger, others begin to share their secrets. Which, along with other happenings keep the reader wondering, guessing the who what and why of the killer.

I love the bond of her friendships as much as the relationship with Sam. These women empower each other, help Stella see her dreams and ability to look at them in a more adult mind set than one of a terrified child. They all work together to try and thwart the killer, offer support and comfort when they can’t. Awesome banter and levity is shared at the right times always lifting each other.

Such a well built story unravels the mystery until the climatic conclusion and motive are revealed. Stella and Sam facing the pasts they came to the Sierras to move past becoming beneficial to keeping their home and the peace they found in each other.

*4.5 stars*

Mystery should always have a percolating romance…

I’m a long-time fan of this author and every new book is insta-click for sure. This was a different type of read. Mystery and murder were the driving force behind Stella and Sam’s story, engulfing the entire town tucked away in the Sierras. If you are expecting the heat that is usually found in this author’s stories you won’t find it but what you have instead tantalizes as well as completely entertains…

Stella and Sam were hiding and it seemed their close-knit friends all had stories, pasts that brought them to this small town. And those friendships and bonds were going to be tested – perhaps broken, maybe strengthened - when a murderer came to town… Who that was, and when they would strike next, had them circling the wagons and on high alert. Was it this simple? Not even close. No one was above suspicion and no one, no one, could hide any longer…

I loved this story – the tension, the individuals who made this story sing with emotion. There was fear, anxiety, tension and yet a thread of humour that made the story and its characters not only relatable but very likable as well. Sam and Stella’s dance of unrevealed feelings came to an end in a spectacular way but what followed was sharing that brought them and their friends only closer…

The plot seemed to stall at times as it stopped to hash out details (I thought) were already revealed. What that didn’t impact was the addictive emotional highs and lows the story had me feeling – and what made this such an enjoyable read.

Is it me? or are you all just as puzzled with why some of the top paranormal romance authors are venturing into contemporary romantic suspense? Don't get me wrong I'm definitely a fan of romantic suspense and love being on the edge of my seat, gnawing at my nails excited, about figuring out whodunit. Ms. Feehan is the latest of the paranormal romantic queens who has ventured into the murky world of serial killers though she has brought along a touch of the psychic as well as the strong silent heroism of her Carpathian males into the nail biting thrill ride of chasing the clues and stopping the killer before he gets to the heroine.
It all started when Stella was a child and she started dreaming about her father, the serial killer, murdering his victims.  Her mother was reluctant to have her happy home life interrupted and hushed her up. Clearly there is an incident with a camera but the story doesn't quite explain that part to my satisfaction. 
Unfortunately the dreams don't stop after her father is caught and convicted so Stella tucks herself into the beauty and quietude of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Here she has found friends, other women who have their own stories and secrets and Sam Rossi her handyman who has his own secrets and perhaps a touch of psychic as well, given that he has the uncanny ability to show up when she has need of someone.
After many years of peace, Stella begins dreaming again. There is a serial killer operating in this quiet neck of the woods that Stella calls home. Since her dreams are premonitions, can she stop the killer and save the victim?  The dreams escalate and the body count starts to mount as Stella brings in first Sam and then her friends one by one to help her.  At one stage she and the killer make contact and things change, now she is the victim.  Can Sam and her female posse help her stay one step ahead of the killer and bring him to justice?
 If all of this isn't enough to keep a reader engaged, the author brings in Sam's past into the story. I'm still trying to puzzle out if this helps the story overall or not. Never the less there's a lot of interesting threads and opportunities for new stories for all of Stella's friends. I look forward to exploring where this goes next with the author.

While Murder at Sunrise Lake does have some paranormal aspects to it, this is a mystery more than anything. While I figured out who the killer was quickly it did not take away from the suspense on how Stella (who dreams the killings before they take place) & Sam were going to identify and catch the killer. Excellent thriller with a twist of paranormal and romance, this book has it all.

Murder Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Psychic Twinkle

Stella Harrison, owner of Sunrise Lake Resort high up in the Sierra Mountains has made a comfortable, life for herself, considering she's the daughter of a convicted serial killer, that she turned in to the Police. Stella has a gift or a curse as she see's it, that gives her the ability to dream for 5 nights straight about a serial killer, and his next victim, and after that 2 days later a body is found. Stella realizes that she dreams about the murders because she's actually been in contact, and touched the killer.

Sam Rossi, the handyman of Sunrise Lake Resort has secrets, but has always been protective of Stella, as well as being a friend to her. But, Stella can tell he has military background, and predatory instincts. Sam, knows something's bothering Stella, and offers his support, and protection as their feelings for each other grows. Slowly Stella reveals to Sam her psychic ability, and he believes her. As the hunt begins with a new dream, Stella, Sam, and an assortment of friends try to get ahead of the killer, and save lives. Unfortunately the bodies begin to pile up. Stella, and Sam have a final opportunity to stop the serial killer as Stella's new dream shows her dying in her home at the hands of a murderer. Who can this couple really trust, when they can't tell the difference between friend, and foe?

MURDER AT SUNRISE LAKE by Christine Feehan is a contemporary, adult, romantic, suspense, slightly paranormal, thriller focusing on vacation resort manager Stella Harrison, and groundskeeper Sam Rossi.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from third person perspective MURDER AT SUNRISE LAKE follows the search for a serial killer in the fictional resort town of Knightly, on Sunrise Lake in the Sierra Nevadas. Stella Harrison has future sight; a precognitive ability of foreknowledge. In the days before a serial killer takes down his next victim, Stella’s nightmares worsen to reveal the probable location and method of each of his kills but Stella’s abilities are also tied to a horrific childhood wherein she had personal knowledge of the kind of monster that was currently taking down the people in her beloved town. Always at her side, Sam Rossi, a man whose past is awash in government secrets and military assignments, ensures that our heroine is always protected and there whenever Stella’s nightmares and dreams reveal a little more about another kill. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Stella and Sam, as our couple begin to amass a series of clues that quite possibly points to one of their own.

We are introduced to a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including a few ‘Mafia’ members that may or may not have a future story line: nurse/photographer Harlow Frye; café owner Shabina Foster; computer IT expert and contracted government employee Raine O’Mallory; surgican nurse Vienna Mortenson; nurse Zahra Metcalf; Dr. Denver Dawson; Deputy Sheriff Griffen Cauldry; Sam’s father Don Marco Rossi, and underboss Lucio Vitale. There is definitely a prior history between Lucio and Raine.


MURDER AT SUNRISE LAKE is a character driven, complex and detailed story wherein the author introduces numerous characters whose backgrounds and histories are heart breaking, painful and sad. From our story line couple, to most of their friends, each has a story that would break all but the strongest. Christine Feehan pulls the reader into an intriguing, suspense-filled and haunting story of obsession and power, vengeance and betrayal, murder and hate.

For fans of Christine Feehan, MURDER AT SUNRISE LAKE is an about-face: there are no erotic $ex scenes, everything fades to black or is mostly implied. There were a few awkward moments of the women acting a little TSTL (too stupid to live) but thankfully smarter heads, or the author, prevailed. I am not sure if the author has plans for future instalments but there are several characters with stories to tell.


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Paranormal Romance, and Suspense

Stella Harrison is trying to rebuild her life. She has purchased a beautiful resort on Sunrise Lake. With many friends in the community, she thinks she’s finally beaten the problem that haunted her childhood, but the nightmares have started again. Stella has a unique ability to see future murders taking place, but only with people she’s close to.

Sam, the handyman at the resort, is Stella’s protector and a major source of her support. Sam’s background is mysterious. He appears to have military training, but he doesn’t want to talk about the past. He’s comfortable being off the grid.

When the nightmares start again, Stella is driven to tell Sam. Together they try to decipher Stella’s dreams to discover which of her friends are in danger.

This is a reasonably fast paced romantic thriller with a large dollop of paranormal. However, it paranormal isn’t your thing, it’s not overpowering and the mystery is quite satisfying. I loved the descriptions of the lake both the scenery and the resort accommodations. I felt like I was there in a very special place.

Stella is a strong character. She is bedeviled by premonitions of murder, but she doesn’t run from it. She wants to find the killer before he or she can strike again. Sam is the perfect partner. He strong, quiet, and very attracted to Stella, but he’s not overbearing. I also loved Stella’s large dog, another protester. I recommend this book if you enjoy romantic suspense.

I received this book from Berkley Publishing for this review.

This book has honestly changed my opinion for "murder mysteries" I honestly have never been a fan of this type of story but the characters pulled me in from the start and truly kept my interest until the end.

Sunrise Lake in the Sierra's is a pace that people come to for peace, the town is friendly, accepting and no one worries about someone's past. Stella Harrison has worked hard to find peace in her life and has made a home for herself with a business that she loves, but when her dreams threaten to through her back into the past she doesn't know who she can trust and who is a killer. In order to protect her friends and those she loves she knows she has to figure it out before she or someone she is close to loses theirs.

As Stella and Sam grow closer than employee and employer they both have to expose their secrets to each other no matter how difficult to build a trust that is unbreakable and will help them find the answers to stop and expose the killer. Their circle is made up of people, all who have their own secrets to hide and one by one they have to open up in order to prevent the killer from succeeding.

I have to say I was honestly surprised at the ending as it was definitely not who I thought it was, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and I for one am waiting to see if we have more adventures in the Sierra's

⚠️Trigger warning ⚠️ there are subjects that may cause some triggers in some readers, so read the description and warning before proceeding.

I’m a big a fan of this author, I’ve read most of her paranormal romances.
But this is the first time I’ve read any of her thrillers.

Stella is a resort manager, but she’s not always had that job, in a previous life she caught killers (reminds me of a book in one of her other series “Murder Game”) but her “sight” gave her nightmares and she walked away from that life.

Sam has his own secrets, a military man who did secret things for the government, he’s now the handyman around the resort Stella works at.

The friendship has always hinted at more, but neither of them have acted on it, but Sam is always there whenever Stella needs him….

The supporting cast is plentiful, and at times a little overwhelming!
Some of the other characters in this book need their stories told.

The story has you working out the clues and trying to figure out who the killer might be. And I have to admit I did guess the killer pretty quick, but that didn’t take away from the story.
We also get to read about the pasta of both the main characters.
Stella had a horrible childhood and you could see why she didn’t want this “gift”, not many people believe her, or if they do they act differently around her after the event.
Sam is our typical brooding hero, but has crazy skills that have your jaw dropping at times.

The story is told in the third person rather than the characters points of view. Me personally I like the third person story telling.

It’s a book I really liked. We get a little paranormal activity in this book, but it does focus on the murder/mystery.
It’s more of a clean/sweet romance, so if your looking for hot and heavy, then this won’t be for you.

I’d happily recommend this book to anyone liking a mystery book.

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I like a good police procedural/murder mystery/romantic suspense title (when I take a break from my sci-fi/fantasy binges) and thought I’d check out Murder at Sunrise Lake when offered the chance.

The good: The characters. Stella is strong but not all-seeing/all-knowing. She’s not perfect, though I’d almost bet my last dollar that Sam is. He‘s the epitome of the strong, silent type. Literally – he’s got ninja-skills and doesn’t say much. And Stella’s band of girlfriends are a fun and supportive bunch that anyone would be lucky to have in their corner.

The bad: The plot takes too long to build up, and the villain was predictable as soon as you read that one scene. (No, I’m not telling you which one.) Then the rest of the book was waiting to see how the finale would play out.

The story: I liked that the murders are not horrifyingly graphic and bloody and gory, as Murder on Sunrise Lake isn’t a police procedural at all. Instead it’s one where the killings are made to look like accidents – and a lot of accidents can happen when you’re out in the wild. I also liked the part where Stella realizes that she has nightmares about serial killers only when she knows who they are or has had some contact with them. Cue the heebie-jeebies. And then you’re sorting through all the characters to see if you can guess whodunnit. The romance was a background item when we start Murder at Sunrise Lake, but moves to take center stage when Stella finally tells Sam what’s going on. All in all, Murder at Sunrise Lake keeps your attention without taxing your brains, which makes this a summer read to add to your pile for the lazy days.

drey’s rating: Pick it up!

3.5 stars for this one! I was so excited for a paranormal romantic suspense thriller by Christine Feehan! I am all about paranormal and this looked like the perfect book.
Stella has been having nightmares of serial killers ever since she was a child. It started with her dad and she knew about all the things he did and her mother tried to tell her she was crazy. At the age of 4 she started seeing things no child should see, but she was made to think these things weren't real. As she got older, and was in foster care, she had one person who believed in her and she helped to save lives.
Stella now lives on Sunrise Lake and has a lot of friends that she loves and trusts, but none more than Sam. He came into her life and never asked questions. He sits by her side and is there for her everyday. He knows her better than anyone and she doesn't want to ruin their friendship by asking more from him. Sam is like a ghost. He works for Stella and doesn't talk about his past. He came in and started working and wanted to stay off the grid. When Stella begins having nightmares again, Sam is by her side, and their feelings start to grow.
I absolutely loved Sam. He was broody and quiet and the perfect gentleman.
There was a lot of build up and this book was really long. There could have been a lot that was taken out and it might have made the story better. I would like to say I didn't guess the killer the first time I was introduced to him, but I did. That made it a little bit of a let down for me, but the story still had great chemistry and suspense. I will read more by this author for sure. Thank you to Netgalley, Berkley and Christine Feehan for an early copy.