This is the start of a new series featuring brilliant FBI profiler Laurel Snow. She is called back to her small town to assist a family member under investigation. And the investigation becomes bigger and more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. There is a serial killer's work now exposed but he is still at large. She has some new allies and some new enemies and some she cannot quite categorize. There are people gunning for her, everyone is at risk, girls are going missing, and now it seems like the killer is playing with her specifically. Laurel has her work cut out for her and everyone is depending on her.

The fish and wildlife officer Huck Rivers seems to be the best person to assist her. But he is more of a quiet, grumpy, intimidating loner and has his own issues.

This is definitely more thriller and suspense than romance but there is a little bit of an interest and possibilty. There are quirky characters, extreme personalities, and some deep community ties. There are twists and surprises and a lot of action and suspense.

The winter landscape is almost its own character and adds more difficulty. I am interested to see where her new journey and challenges take her. I am already invested in some of the side characters and all of the dynamics.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of You Can Run in return for my honest review.
This book is the start of a new Romantic suspense series by Rebecca Zanetti featuring FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow and fish and wildlife officer Huck Rivers.
It’s a real page turner with a few twists and turns that had me reading late into the night.
This was a great blend of mystery/suspense with just the right amount of romance, as it enhances the story and doesn’t make it the main focus like so many other books, you get to know just enough about the main and secondary characters leaving more to come in future books which i can’t wait to read.
A fast paced well written book that i defiantly recommend reading, if you haven’t read any of Rebecca Zanetti books before this is a great place to start.

Amazing start to a fantastic romantic suspense series. With dynamic characters and a unique setting the series has impressed me. Laurel has unique traits and skills that work well in her chosen career. Huck is just simply the hottie, but he really is wonderful for the case and Laurel. Plenty of outstanding secondary characters, such as Kate and her daughters, Laurel’s family and even Huck’s dog. The mystery unfolds magically as bodies are found and suspects named. I’m very excited to see where this series takes readers. I was fortunate to receive an early copy through Netgalley.

I loved Rebecca Zanetti's Deep Ops series so was super excited for the beginning of a new series. However, this one is structured differently what what we usually expect from romantic suspense. Instead of being a series based around multiple couples, this series focuses on Laurel and Huck. Their hunt for a serial killer and discovery of each other was so compelling and page turning that I couldn't stop. I don't know that I was prepared for it to be left a little unresolved as far as the series set up though. This is set more like a traditional series where this story line is resolved, but we want more from Laurel and Huck and there are story lines left open and us wanting more. It was a page turning and exciting change from what I usually read and I will be interested to see where it goes next!

Once again, Rebecca Zanetti has written us a dreamy fictional boyfriend…
Truly, Zanetti writes some of the best fictional men. They’re always physically strong, caring even if they don’t realize it, and just so lovable even if they’re not ready to be loved. Huck is definitely grumpy and not ready to be loved. Thankfully, our leading lady is not one to prioritize a man. She’s what we call “tiny but mighty”. Laurel Snow is a wickedly smart FBI agent. Smart like Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory. It makes her a little awkward in social settings, but she’s not easily put off by people’s perceptions of her. Having rare colored eyes, and bright auburn hair, she’s grown used to strong reactions from her appearance alone.


The thrill begins when Laurel gets a call from her mom. Her uncle is being accused of murder in the small town where she grew up. Using her connections with the FBI, she returns to Genesis Valley, WA to determine if the appearance of disposed bodies on a mountain side is cause for the FBI to take jurisdiction. Hence, how Laurel will come across Huck, and feel things she didn’t believe she was capable of feeling. Under a low-budget, Laurel manages to set up a temporary office with a few locals, and begins investigating with the hope that the killer is not her uncle.

Small town folks have big time secrets…
The race to find a serial killer that begins to taunt Laurel is enough of a heart-pounding story on its own. What really throws readers off the mark is all of the locals with strange behaviors. Everyone starts acting strange, and outright lying to Laurel and Huck. A few people even muck-up her investigation on purpose. What doesn’t make sense is, “why”. What is there to gain if they’re not the serial killer? Laurel is incredibly gifted at profiling, so intelligent that she’s actually dumbfounded when she can’t solve this case. Even her superior intellect can’t comprehend the behavior of the people around her.


The truth will blow you out of the water. Seasoned thriller readers will not see it coming.
I love a thrilling chase for a criminal, with a dash of steamy romance on the side. When I reached the end of this e-book I literally swiped my screen a few times needing more pages! There is so much action and revelations in the end of the book that I was beside myself, needing more. This is not the last we’ll see of FBI agent Laurel Snow, and I just know we’ll see more between her and Huck. I can’t wait!


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4 to 4.5 stars

You Can Run is an interesting start to a new series from one of my go-to authors! Laurel Snow is an intriguing character, and the way her mind works fascinated me. She is extremely intelligent, a child prodigy who holds multiple degrees after attending college while still in her teens. As such, she has some definite personality quirks and social situations can be a challenge, but she is a brilliant profiler. When her mom calls her in a panic asking her to come home and investigate a possible serial killer since Laurel's uncle is being harassed by the sheriff as a potential suspect, she doesn't hesitate.

This story is a whirlwind of information from start to finish. Jurisdictional battles are fought, reluctant personalities are abundant, and misdirection and misinformation seems to be on everyone's agenda. There is a rich cast of characters though which kept me engaged from the first page to the last. Laurel's new "team" is a unique group of a misfit agent, a helpful local with great organizational skills who is destined to become Laurel's friend, and her 3 daughters. The sheriff is a jerk of epic proportions who seems to have a hidden agenda of some sort. And Dr. Abigail Caine is eerily similar to Laurel in some ways but she is playing a game that only she has the rulebook for.

Then we have Fish and Wildlife captain Huck Rivers and his dog Aeneas- my oh my. I do love when a dog becomes a main character in the story, and Aeneas can steal a scene or two along the way. As for Huck: well he is an enigma, and one that Laurel desperately wants to figure out. He affects her in unexpected ways, and he is a challenge to her on both an intellectual and personal level. Tall, dark, handsome, brooding, bossy... all the boxes are ticked there!

This is the first book in a new series, and although the serial killer arc from this story is resolved, Laurel, Huck, her family and newfound friends have much more unfinished business to come in the future. I would describe Huck and Laurel's relationship as a slow burn at best, and I will admit to being a little disappointed from that perspective. But the suspense and mystery part of this story absolutely kept me wildly flipping the pages and I can't wait to see what new challenge comes in the next book!

ARC received from NetGalley

Next! And by that I do mean, the next in the series. Patience has never been my virtue and I loved this book! The characters are intriguing. The set up for a series was well done. I like my romantic suspense books and was expecting the happy ending with Huck or closure on Laurel's family ties - anything really. This was so well done and left it open ended for the next. I. CAN'T. WAIT.

4.5 stars

When a series is named after the main character, and it’s a romantic suspense, you don’t necessarily expect an HEA…but you do expect an HFN. While it didn’t always seem that would happen with this book, there is definitely an HFN when all is said and done. This story had me hopping!

Laurel Snow is an FBI profiler who has worked many serial killer cases. She’s very young and very good at her job. Laurel is one of those kids that went to college before she was even a teenager and doesn’t have the greatest social skills. What I love about her is that she knows she has problems with social situations and doesn’t always just push that aside as nonsense just because she’s the smartest one in the room. Generally, when (if) she realizes she’s alienating her audience she changes tack. It’s not because she’s embarrassed but because she has empathy. Too often, characters such as Laurel are portrayed as robots with no feelings for those around them. Sure, Laurel can get annoyed or confused by the emotions of her family and colleagues. She also knows it’s a her problem and not a them problem so she does what she can to find a middle ground. At least with those who are willing to meet her at that half-way point.

What’s a romantic suspense without a grumpy gus? Better yet, a grumpy gus with a loyal dog. Huck and his dog don’t interact with many. He may work for the state’s Fish and Wildlife department, but he works alone or is called in on special projects. He hasn’t been a team player in years, since a particularly troublesome case that has left him with PTSD and a host of other issues. He may not welcome an intriguing FBI agent showing up at his door while he’s technically on vacation, but he appreciates her matter-of-fact ways.

This story is all about the serial killer, but the chemistry between Laurel and Huck is great, too. The respect they have for one another is peppered with the strong connection they share. Huck wants none of these entanglements and Laurel doesn’t quite know what to do with the pull. She’s no innocent, but she’s never felt these particular impulses. There’s a slow-burn happening, and we even get some payoff. There’s much more story to unfold with these two as this series goes along. They already gave me plenty of warmth and butterflies so I can’t wait to see where it all leads.

Reading is an escape for me, a way to relax and unwind. I don’t typically read straight suspense because I need to know things are going to work out in the end. This story kept me guessing. There were many suspects in my mind and the author did a wonderful job of keeping things moving without sticking on one person for too long, but not making any of the possibilities seem outrageous. Yet I knew I’d get some sort of closure and Laurel would finish the story in a good position and not in a body bag.

There are so many interesting characters introduced in this story. A great blend of storytelling and setting up the series as a whole. I absolutely adore the partner the FBI sends in for Laurel. Walter just rolls with the punches and seems to really want to make up for some not so stellar work in the past. Kate and her girls are a joy and really bring a different side of Laurel out. And I can guarantee we aren’t done with some of the other, more creepy, denizens of the town. I cannot elaborate without spoilers, but my stomach was often in knots from some of these people. The guilty and the others alike.

I’m very interested to see where the author takes this story. I’m looking forward to going along for the ride.

WOW. I could not put this book down until I read the entire story. The story captivates you from the beginning and the well-crafted characters make you feel as if you actually know them in real life.

Great story and I can't wait to read more by this author in the future.


Synopsis:
Laurel Snow wouldn’t call hunting a serial killer a vacation, but with a pile of dead bodies unearthed near her Genesis Valley, WA, hometown, she’ll take what she can get. Yet something about this case stirs her in unexpected ways. Like the startling connection, she feels to Dr. Abigail Caine, a fiercely intelligent witness with a disturbing knack for making Laurel feel like she has something on her. Then there’s Laurel’s attraction to Huck Rivers, the fish and wildlife officer guiding her to the crime scene—and into the wilderness…

This is the start of a new series and I am PUMPED!! 🔥🔥🔥 This was a fast paced, can’t put it down, riveting read. It starts off with a bang- literally, as teenagers crash their ATV and body parts start falling onto their windshield. CREEEEPY!! Turns out, the teenagers have discovered a serial killers dumping grounds and the race is on to find the killer before the next victim. I enjoyed the lead FBI agent Laurel and found her relationship with the people in town to be interesting. The romance was sweet but the love scenes felt a bit gratuitous. There were so many layers to the plot and the characters, all of them adding to the story in a wonderful way. To say I binged this would be an understatement- I couldn’t put it down! I cannot WAIT for the next in this series and see where we go from here. 4.5 ⭐️

I am a huge fan of Rebecca Zanetti first with her paranormal works then with her suspense work and I have to say that this is probably one of the best thrillers I have read in quite a while Strong characters that draw you in a love interest that could make you melt and a deep complex heroine what more can you want

FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow is drawn back to her home town when her mother calls to tell her that the local sheriff has pegged her uncle as a serial killer the body parts have all been found on Snowblood Peak (isn't that name the best) Laurel is a prodigy and though only in her twenties she has multiple degrees and cases behind her Soon with the help of Captain Huck Rivers from the Fish and Wildlife Department she is deep into the case But there is someone determined to stop them and it will take all of Huck's team and hers to get to the bottom of what is going on. I can't wait for more stories about Laurel

I was given a copy of this book but this is a true and honest review

Disclaimer : At the time of hitting "post" I'm not actually finished yet .... but I likely will be by the time I fall asleep for the post-work nap and I don't want to forget what I want to ramble so .... deal.
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FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow is called home to Genesis Valley, Washington, where her uncle is being accused of being a serial killer after multiple body parts were found on Snowblood Peak.

Really. Snowblood Peak. Just the name says "STAY AWAY! DON'T GO THERE!" You know, like Midsomer County or St Mary Mead.

Laurel is an expert when it comes to serial killer profiling, and the mountain is part state land and part federal, so she is able to pull some jurisdictional strings to go check it out. Her guide up the mountain when she first arrives is the gruff and moody and oh so steamy Huck Rivers from the Fish and Wildlife Department (and, of course, his dog Aeneas).

Big shock : From the moment he hit the page I was 99.9% certain that Huck is going to be the "romantic" part of the "romantic thriller" here. Even if he isn't for Laurel, he had better be for somebody so he sticks around. The second book, You Can't Hide, was placed on my "Want to Read" list for Goodreads before I hit the 25% mark.

Even if her uncle wasn't involved, Laurel would be determined to solve the mystery of what had happened to the women discovered on the mountain ... especially when the discoveries don't stop. She has a good team working with and for her -- a fellow FBI agent, the aforementioned Huck and his Fish and Wildlife team, and her assistant Kate (along with her three daughters). Of course, being a fed she also runs into hassles with local and state authorities ... and one rather peculiar college professor.

Granted, Laurel is peculiar all on her own. She went to college at eleven years old. She has multiple degrees. She knits baby clothes when she's trying to settle her brain to figure things out. Her mother is a bit of a hippie. She has no idea who her father might have been.

Still.

All of Laurel's peculiar bits have nothing on Doctor Abigail Caine's. I seriously cringed every time I saw her name on a page. Laurel called her "batshit crazy" at one point and I think she may have been understating things more than a little. This woman is whacked in the brain.

At the time of this writing I am 25% away from being finished.

There have been more victims.... and I wouldn't mind at all to see a certain professor go flying off the top of Snowblood Peek.... and I already can't wait to see what's next for Laurel.

I'm a fan of Ms. Zanetti's fantasy/paranormal series but I am now a fan of her suspense novels too. The main character has an amazing mind that works different from most others. It also makes her matter of fact and a bit awkward. the hero is the stuff of dreams
I'm not one to give the plot way or add spoilers, this kept me on the edge of my seat routing for the good guys.

This was my first novel by Rebecca Zanetti. I have read many tremendous reviews about her books, and was very excited to be approved to read You Can Run. Honestly, I found this book very cliche'. Some of the writing just seemed immature to me, especially some of the phrases used by our main character, Laurel, who is literally a genius. Not to mention the whole name of our leading male, Captain Huck Rivers. How much more obvious could you get and maybe a little cheesy that our female lead's last name is Snow and Huck Rivers is the attractive, broad, silent love interest with "a past"? I just did not feel connected to any of the characters, and I just didn't feel the chemistry between Laurel and Huck. I did enjoy the wintery setting, and Washington State. Perfect for a winter read. I know this is a series, and many will and have enjoyed it, but it just wasn't for me. Though, I will definitely check out other books by Zanetti.

BOOK: You Can Run
SERIES: Laurel Snow #1
GENRE: thriller
TROPES & THEMES: serial killer, mystery-solving, psychological thriller, light romance side plot, small town, badass heroine, twists and turns
CLIFFHANGER: no
HOTTIE METER: 🔥🔥
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
RELEASE DATE: January 25th, 2022

Laurel Snow is an FBI profiler. In her late 20s, and she is highly intelligent. One day, she gets a phone call from her mother. She requests Laurel comes to their small town because the local sheriff thinks her uncle is a serial killer and she needs Laurel's help to prove her uncle is innocent. The small town of Genesis Valley brings Laurel an intense work environment with local authorities, an intriguing eye witness, an unexpected friendship with a single mother, connection with handsome fish and wildlife officer, confrontation of buried family secrets, and catching the serial killer.

I like to read romantic suspense stories. This one is definitely more thriller and I would say psychological thriller, but with the dash of romance and let me tell you, that is my preference.

I would recommend this book to all readers of the genre and all romance readers who would like to try the genre out.

You Can Run is the start of a new thriller mystery series by Rebecca Zanetti. The book had my attention from start to finish and I can't wait for future books in the series.

This follows FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow, who returns to her hometown when multiple bodies are discovered and her uncle is questioned. Working alongside the reclusive Fish and Wildlife Officer Huck River, bodies continue to be uncovered and new victims taken. While trying to hunt a killer, she becomes the one being hunted.

The case and plot itself was interesting and kept you guess throughout. Alongside both Laurel and Huck's point of view (thank you the dual POV gods) we also are given the point of views of a few of the victims and of the killer themselves towards the end of the book. The book also does a great job at casting suspicion on enough people to keep you guys at whom the killer may or may not be the entire time.

Laurel is a strong lead character, she is ridiculously intelligent , beautiful, and not the greatest at social cues so not the best with people. Huck is gruff, grunting , alpha goodness with his hero complex and search dog. Their relationship is a slow burn, with both of them rusty in people interactions. It leads up to one great encounter and is then put on the back burner,, but I am really looking forward to reading about them trying to ignore their chemistry in future books.


Two: death, violence, discussion of sexual assault

An interesting start to possible new series with a dynamic protagonist in FBI SA Laurel Snow. A brilliant woman now working as a profiler, she finds herself back home in Genesis Valley where her uncle is a suspect in what appears to be multiple murders. Forced to work with local law enforcement, she finds a sort of kindred with Captain Huck Rivers of the Fish and Wildlife Office, There's more than a bit of romance hanging around this relationship but it's not a clear one. The mystery of the murders is twisty enough but I liked this for the characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Looking forward to more.

I skipped pages, did not finish, to be honest. I usually don't post a review if I haven't finished the book but I decided to post a few things that didn't work for me.

Reading all the reviews I was expecting it to be a gripping read but I'm really disappointed. It seemed pretty slow to me even though so many things happen.

I didn't find the writing style and characters interesting. Laurel Snow seemed kind of dull and expressionless, I couldn't connect. The airport scene in the beginning (which was probably to show Laurels's swiftness/cleverness) was too clichéd.

Thank you for the ARC and Sorry I didn't like.

Excellent balance of action, suspense, and tension with well-developed characters that drive the plot through a number of twists and turns. Hopefully, this will be the start of a series, as I’d really enjoy reading about these characters again as they develop a variety of relationships..

I'm usually pretty trash for Rebecca Zanetti books -- her Sin Brothers series is one of my faves -- but this was really a disappointment.

I think this is a really well-paced mystery, with enough red herrings to keep you guessing and a villain who's a logical surprise. But there were too many irritating things about this book for me to actually like it. Initially I really was enjoying the read -- Zanetti loves an enormous/broody/enormously broody hero, and wouldn't you know, I love that too. But I'm afraid she's leaning too far into the extreme here. Huck's name is just hot man word salad (Huck Delta Rivers?? Come on.), and we get almost no backstory on him. This is not a romance novel, and clearly intended to be a longer series, but I could have done with a little more information on him.

Laurel is probably meant to be read as a hot lady Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds, and she starts out like this. But she quickly devolves into kind of a Mary Sue and a flat representation of what I imagine is meant to be a woman on the autism spectrum, which is frustrating. Huck is intrigued by her because ""she's not like other girls,"" citing at one point how he likes that she's not high maintenance. It's 2022, can we not describe women by how much effort they put into things like their physical appearance? We also get so many unnecessary details about her: I think her every outfit is described, and it's just not interesting.

For me, the final nail in the coffin here comes at 88%, and that's when one character calls another a f*ckt*rd. Folks, the campaign to end the use of the word r*tard has been in full swing since I was in high school many years ago, and yes, using the end of it here still counts. I'm reading this ARC pretty late in the game, and I really hope another reviewer flagged it and it's not in the final copy, because I cannot believe an editor let it go out as an ARC with it.