Thanks to Kensington Books, Netgalley and the author for an ARC of this book - I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is the second book in the Laurel Snow FBI series and I really enjoyed it. Although I felt it was a little slow in the beginning it definitely picked up towards the end. I love Laurel and her unique personality, especially when she shows vulnerability (it's hard being a genius you know) and the other characters are so interesting and layered, Of course I love Huck as well, and he gorgeous dog. Anyone messes with that dog I am coming for them.

I had a great time trying to figure out whodunit and was once again surprised. Can't wait for the next one.

You Can Hide is the second book in the Laurel Snow series. This one picks up fairly soon after the first book. I wouldn't say that this one works that well as a stand alone. It definitely ruins the first book. This time around, there is a serial killer stalking and killing women. He leaves them posed and missing body parts. There is also a question of how involved Laurel's half sister is in the case.

I liked this addition to the series. The solution to the mystery was hard to figure out and I enjoyed the journey to hunt him down. More than the mystery, what I really love about this series is Laurel herself. It has been enjoyable watching her build friendships with her colleagues as well as figuring out where she feels most at home. The growing relationship between Laurel and Huck has also been a pleasure to watch. They are two people who are most unlikely to fall for each other, but somehow they work. I can't wait to see where it goes next. I do recommend this one and look forward to the next one.

Another great installment in the series. I really like the banter between Laurel and Huck. And I can’t wait to see what Laurel’s “crazy” sister gets into in the future. She’s a villain in the making for sure.

Listen - would you watch a show like Criminal Minds with a Sherlock Holmes-like FBI agent? If so - pick up this series! You could start here with book 2 but why? You will appreciate it more after reading You Can Run. But no worries if it’s been a while, there’s about to remind you of the story.

Laurel Snow is an FBI agent with a unique set of skills. This was a fast paced read that kept me guessing and the ending has me anxiously waiting for the next book!

Thank you to Kensington Books and Netgalley for the advance reading copy.

*Thank you to Kensington Books, Rebecca Zanetti, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

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Rebecca Zanetti is amazing. I had the pleasure of reading a book by her a couple of years ago and it was fantastic. You Can Hide is the second in a new series focusing on Laurel Snow, A detective with heterochromia eyes and a genius level IQ.

I wish I had started with the first book as I would have more of the backstory, but this author has a way of grabbing you right from the start. At the very first page, I couldn’t put it down. This series takes place in the northern part of Washington state, which is not the frozen tundra she described it as but it certainly can get cold. This book has it all; gorgeous characters, a slow burn romance, tons of action and a mystery I couldn’t figure out!

A serial killer is on the loose in the Genesis Valley area of Washington State. FBI Agent Laurel Snow and Fish and Wildlife Agent Huck Rivers, who previously worked together in the first book of the series, are called to the scene of a dead, nude, frozen woman in a desolate area. Black dahlias are spread around her and her hands are cut off. Soon after the body is discovered, Laurel receives a call from her half-sister, Abigail Crane, also in the first novel, that she is being threatened, and black dahlias are strewn all over the lawn. Laurel, having just discovered she had a sister in the first book in this series, doesn’t trust Abigail at all. Wherever she shows up, there is trouble. And she also has a keen knack for lying through her teeth. But also refuses to be ignored.

You Can Hide is very fast-paced and is a great FBI profiler and police procedural book. What follows is a great FBI profiler and police procedural book. I loved all the twists and turns and the chemistry between Huck and Laurel. She looks at the world differently that makes me think she is on the spectrum, which only makes the book more interesting. They really work well together, with Huck’s Karelian bear dog, Aeneas. I also enjoyed the interactions between Laurel and Abigail, who seems to be just as smart as Laurel but more conniving and sinister. They are complete opposites of one coin and I expect Abigail will be a key player in this series. She is deliciously evil.

This novel is such a win, as someone put it. There wasn’t a lot that I didn’t like. In fact, it made me want to read the first in the series. The end was of course, not what you suspect. A perfect mixture of dominant characters, a cold and chilling landscape and an intriguing mystery.

Laurel Snow is unique and captivating. I am absolutely loving her. This romantic suspense is a thrilling ride as you try to unravel the mystery and figure out who the killer is. I love Huck and Laurel together. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. I can't wait for the next book to see what happens next with Laurel and her psychotic half sister Abigail.

You Can Hide (Laurel Snow #2). By Rebecca Zanetti. 2022. Zebra Books (ARC eBook).

Another serial killer makes themselves known in Genesis Valley shortly after the Snow Peaks Killer case; and neither FBI agent Laurel Snow, nor Fish and Wildlife officer Huck Rivers think it’s a coincidence. Working together again puts not only Laurel and Huck, but Laurel’s expanding investigative team into direct line of danger as they race to stop the killings. Laurel’s character is growing on me, and I’m looking forward to what I think will be a final showdown between her and her half-sister Abigail. Overall, an engaging read.

What is curious is the difference between the publisher’s description of the crimes and what I read in the ARC. The publisher’s description suggests the killer’s MO is putting victims in bodies of water, specifically or including, the Sauk River. This differs in the ARC with only the first body being discovered on the snowy edge of Witch Creek (thereby the killer is dubbed the Witch Creek Killer). The other bodies found establish the MO as leaving the victims in snow, not in water, therefore a dive team is never utilized by Huck. So I do wonder how much the text changed in the final publication and how that affected the murder scenes.

You Can Hide, by author Rebecca Zanetti, is the second book in the authors Laurel Snow series. This series is being compared to The Blacklist meets The Profiler meets Justified. The series is set against the atmospheric backdrop of rural Pacific Northwest. If features FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow as she strives to navigate her complicated family life when her newly discovered sociopathic half-sister Abigail becomes the target of a dangerous killer.

It begins with a female victim who apparently was hiding from her stalker, only to be found, and murdered in the most horrific manner. Victim was well armed, and well stocked, but somehow her killer discovered where she was. Then comes Laurel's half sister Abigail Crane who claims that she is being stalked and her proof is the black dahlia flowers left behind. Then things get even more dicey as dead bodies of some very smart and important women start turning up and there’s only one connection among them: Abigail.

Abigail feels as though Laurel owes her for killing her brother, and saving Laurel's life. With the murder case just beginning, Laurel has no time for the machinations of her half-sister, but Abigail refuses to be ignored, and everywhere Laurel looks for the murderer, Abigail turns up as a link. Abigail is a malignant narcissist, a sociopath, and maybe even a psychopath. She's always around even when she's not supposed to know what is happening to the women turning up dead.

Laurel's reputation has taken a positive move forward in the last few months. She's solved the Finewood murders, she helped wrap up another case back in the DC area, and she's hopeful that she will be in charge of a new FBI Violent Crimes Unit that was supposed to be located in her hometown which would make things easier, especially with her relationship with Captain Huck Rivers from Fish and Wildlife getting interesting.

Huck is a former sniper with PTSD who is always accompanied by his loyal work/support dog Aeneas. He also has to deal with a former lover making his life hard thus making Laurel's job of finding a serial killer harder. Huck and Laurel’s relationship has been simmering for awhile now. They both think they can’t get attached because it is against their nature. The part of this story that really got my attention, is that these serial killers only began after Laurel moved back to her hometown to investigate a possible serial killer.

We know she's not a killer, but it's apparently become a cat and mouse game between sisters to see who blinks first and who can be the better sociopath. The sisters are mirror images of the other right down to the different color eyes, and the fact that Laurel has multiple doctorates in various areas of study which pushes Abigail's buttons. Abigail’s fixation with Laurel increases and grows more deadly with each story and I fear for the safety of anyone who Laurel knows, and loves.

The ending of this book pretty much ensures that if you've read the first two installments, you will definitely be eager to read the next one.

You Can Hide is the 2nd installment of the Laurel Snow series by Rebecca Zanetti and am I sorry that I went into this book without reading the first book "You Can Run". Zanetti has authored quite an impressive number of books, most of which are quite famous and I can see why.

This series revolves primarily on Laurel Snow, a profiler for the FBI, her newly found half- sister Abigail and Captain Huck Rivers. Laurel had discovered recently that she has a half- sister through her father about whom she hasn't known for a very long time. Now her narcissist and sociopathic half- sister wants to be a part of her life and Laurel suspects she has been pursuing extreme measures to achieve the same.

When she is brought in to investigate a murder and suspect that it has the markings of a budding serial killer, she races to find the culprit before her sister becomes his victim as well. This begins her effort in finding out the elusive killer since he is as unremarkable as his murders are.

Zanetti has woven an intricate story of tangled webs which will leave you guessing the killer's identity almost towards the end of the story. Of the many psychological thriller that flood the book space these days, it's difficult to stand out for any books of this genre. But Zanetti manages to do that with her extremely detailed and on- point characterisation of principal characters who are so unique and well-defined. Laurel Snow is as likable and adorable as she is strange and weird. Her dynamics with the people she comes across, creates quite a few amusing and interesting moments.

The story moves swiftly along with the investigation into the murders, with a side benefit of a wonderful chemistry between Laurel and Huck. Laurel's ability to profile the perpetrator using the details found in the crime makes for an intriguing experience, similar to that of having watched an episode of Criminal Minds. Seeing that I am a big fan of the show, it's no wonder I fell in love with both Laurel Snow and Rebecca Zanetti.

Don't fail to check this book if you love to read books which contain details and events reminiscent of an episode of Criminal Minds and I can't recommend this book enough.

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Ms. Zanetti has done it again. We pick up a few months after the first book. Our favorite characters are back as well as some new ones. You will be pulled in with the investigation and character development. It feels like Bones on steroids. I am not patiently waiting for the next installment.

First, had to run and put the first one (and next one) in this series on my TBR list, because this was great. A thriller with a little romance thrown in for fun. Laurel Snow is a heroine that I definitely want more of.

A winner! Fantastic sequel to 'You Can Run' - can't wait for the next one. Strong mystery and unique cast of characters - Investigating and dodging red herrings. A fun undercurrent of spice at the perfect level to keep things going. And yea, gotta love 'Huck Rivers' - just too fun!

The second book in Laurel Snow, You Can Hide is a compelling suspenseful read. An edge of you seat thriller this story will keep you guessing. Join FBI profiler Laurel Snow as she navigates family and while hunting a serial killer. I am loving this series and look forward to reading more.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

Wow, this series has so many twists and manipulations that sometimes I had to go back and reread a section and make sure I understood the subtle flow and undercurrents.

After reading the first book, I thought that Laurel might be staying closer to her mother and that the romance with Huck was alive and well but when you start this book, Laurel is coming back to town. She had been called away on another case and Huck never contacted her past their one night together.

So, many things that I want to comment on but would give away huge spoilers! After reading this book, I can't wait until the next book is out and to see what happens with Huck and Laurel's romance - if anything and the tension between Laurel and her half-sister, Abigail.

I really enjoyed the book and could not put it down! Did not see turned out to be the serial killer but there were subtle hints along the way!

You Can Hide is the latest release by the amazingly talented Rebecca Zanetti. It is the second book in her Laurel Snow series. I loved getting sucked into another serial killer case with Laurel, Huck, and their colleagues and am anxiously waiting for the next one. It grabbed and pulled me in from the very beginning and refused to let me go till the very end. You Can Hide is one of the best romantic suspense stories that I have ever read. It had me guessing up until the very end. I absolutely loved reading this book and can’t wait to read the next one. Rebecca Zanetti has once again brilliantly crafted another page turning masterpiece.
If you are looking for a great romantic suspense story with unforgettable and in some cases very unique characters, then this is the story for you. Come get transported into a serial killer case led by FBI profiler Laurel Snow and Fish and Wildlife Captain Huck Rivers as they race to catch the killer before yet another body turns up.

Rebecca Zanetti’s Laurel Snow novels are gripping psychological thrillers that follow brilliant FBI Special Agent Laurel snow as she strives to balance investigating cases for the bureau and her complex relationship with her sociopathic half-sister who has recently come into her life. In You Can Hide, Laurel Snow #2, Laurel’s newest serial murder case once again intersects with her personal life when her half-sister Abigail becomes the target of the serial murderer Laurel is pursuing with the help of Fish and Wildlife Captain Huck Rivers.

A disturbing and intriguing mystery plot, detailed description, and complex, well-drawn characters make You Can Hide a compelling read that draws you in and keeps you turning the pages until the surprising conclusion. Zanetti excellently develops and continues evolving her characters and their relationships, particularly Laurel, Huck, and Abagail. Like Huck, I love the way Laurel’s mind works. She’s so brilliant and cerebral in how she pieces information together and reads people from a profiler’s POV. But she has much to learn about interacting with them on an interpersonal level. However, it makes her refreshingly honest and genuine. Huck is the epitome of the silent, intense, loner hero. I love that Laurel breaks through his barriers, softening the walls he usually keeps between him and the world.

Abigail, on the other hand, is something else—constantly intruding into Laurel’s life and forcing her way into all of Laurel’s personal and private business. She’s rather unlikeable and creepy and scary. Huck tries to avoid her at all costs. I totally get it. If she could, I’m sure Laurel would do the same. This time Laurel’s not the only one dealing with a person who has no respect for boundaries. Huck’s ex unexpectedly reenters his life, creating friction between him and Laurel and causing emotions that confuse her.

Abigail is fixated on winning Laurel over, ingratiating herself into the center of Laurel’s life—becoming her primary focus. Her obsession with Laurel’s life and erratic behavior when Laurel doesn’t respond how she wants shows Abigail’s willingness to do anything to draw Laurel’s attention. This makes Laurel suspicious that Abigail might be behind their father’s disappearance. However, when Abigail tells Laurel someone is trying to kill her, Laurel can’t resist the need to keep her sister safe. And then, when dead bodies start turning up in the icy waters of the Sauk River, with one shared connection—Abigail—it becomes a problem for Laurel’s investigation and already troubled, newly developing relationship with her half-sister. With his dive team, Huck recovers the bodies, which means that he and Laurel are working together again after leaving things between them in an uncertain place. Once they get past some awkwardness, they smoothly fall back into the comfort and familiarity of their partnership—deciding to be friends after their one night together.

The novel’s primary focus is the suspense/mystery elements. Nevertheless, Zanetti wonderfully develops the romantic aspects of the story with sweet, humorous, sexy, angsty, steamy banter, interactions, and love scene. I love the partnership, friendship, and developing romance between Huck and Laurel—all of their scenes together. Laurel and Huck are complete opposites, but somehow that works for them, making them great partners for each other unexpectedly. At first glance, their alliance might appear risky because Laurel is coolly analytical while Huck is impulsive and fiery. But they balance each other out. Huck respects and admires Laurel’s intelligence and truly sees and likes her. He takes the time to listen and understand her—something she’s not used to. That gives her the freedom to relax and be comfortable with him. Huck is used to being alone with his dog, away from people. But working with Laurel has been good for him. It’s brought him out of his shell a bit, helping him to heal from the things that made him become a hermit. Not that he’s changed. He still isn’t that crazy about being around people and prefers to be left alone. But he’s let Laurel into that space now. I love where Zanetti leaves Huck and Laurel at the novel’s end. Their partnership and relationship are in a good place, but this relationship is definitely of the SLOWWW BURN variety, and Zanetti appears to be fully committed to dragging it out. And it is killing me. But at least we get an intense, steamy, hot love scene thrown in.

The game of cat-and-mouse and push-and-pull in the relationship between the sisters is even more contentious and uncertain with the enormity of the questions left unresolved at the novel’s conclusion. Abigail’s fixation with Laurel increases and grows more deadly with each story. The novel’s ending is thrilling and surprising, leaving me looking forward to Book 3. You Can Hide is an exciting, dark, suspenseful, small-town page-turner highly recommended for fans of psychological thrillers with a bit of romance.


Advanced review copy provided by Zebra via Netgalley for review.

I love the Laurel Snow series. It has everything; suspense, romance, comedy. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

While book #2 wasn't significantly better than the first, it had an interesting mystery that held my attention. For the record, I did not solve the mystery, so Zanetti got me there. I find Laurel Snow's character to be slightly annoying. She's incredibly smart, but socially awkward. It comes across as playing dumb at times, which I realize is not accurate -- it's just that she doesn't pick up on social cues or sarcasm very well. Still, it gets super tiresome to read her weird reactions. I also find it strange that the author continually comments on characters' clothing, jewelry, and things like that. It often happens at odd moments, which makes those observations feel like they're added on as fillers.

This is one series that you definitely want to read in order. Otherwise, the character interactions would not make sense. At this point, I am not sure if I'll read book 3 or not.

YOU CAN HIDE will have you second guessing yourself through out the book.

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko on Fresh Fiction

https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=80156

WOW! I loved the 1st book in this series (would recommend you read that first), but this was even better. The main characters FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow and Wildlife Agent Huck Rivers make a good team with unique qualities that make this book a must read if you like suspense with romance thrown in. While this book does have a romantic component, this is a book heavy in suspense (which I loved) and the thought process of Laurel was fascinating to read as they tried to track down a serial killer. Cannot wait to read the next installment.

I received this advance review copy from from NetGalley & the publisher for my honest review.