4.5/5

Even though we are only just done with book 2, I am a huge fan of the Jordan Manning series. Tamron Hall does such a great job with these books and Jordan's character and I loved Watch Where They Hide even more than As the Wicked Watch, so no sophomore slump here. In this installment, Jordan gets involved in the disappearance of a missing mother, and it is a story that will surely pull at your heartstrings. Hall does not shy away from raw subject matters, and she writes about abuse in a very emotional and real way. I think this is why I love the FMC so much, and besides her smarts, she is just an all-around seeker of the truth, which I can't help but love.

Susan Dalian is back as the narrator for the audiobook, and I am SO glad they haven't switched to someone else. She is my favorite person to be the voice of Jordan and she really lets the emotion of all of the characters shine through in her narration. Watch Where They Hide ended up being a twisty little read that left me gasping. Triggers will abound for some readers, so I would be sure to check them out on StoryGraph before reading. Even though this is a series book I think it is just fine as a standalone, which is a lot coming from someone who MUST read series books in order all of the time with no exceptions. This is a thought-provoking and heavier read with a light dose of humor that I would recommend to fans of suspense, drama, the author herself, and intense crime fiction.

Continue to love the depiction of reporting and newscasting. It's obvious that Tamron brings her real world experience into each story, and it's fascinating to read those insider details. I wanted a little more carry over from the first book related to the world building and Jordan's relationships with friends, family and colleagues. I feel invested in Jordan as a character and am excited to watch her story grow in future books.

This was a slog. It felt like there wasn’t enough to make a whole book out of so a lot of filler scenes were added. A lot of Jordan on the phone with women crying. I think her first book was better. I did not expect the conclusion of the case and that saved it from the 2 star dungeon.

I thought the second Jordan Manning book was good, but not better than the book 1. Investigative Reporter Jordan Manning is investigating the missing mother at the urgent request of her sister who believes her brother-in-law has harmed her. Jordan is having a mid life crisis as her best friend is getting married to the love of her life and Jordan is consumed with the past and possible regret of letting the one guy she cannot get our of her head out of her mind. Jordan isn't convinced that the made a mistake, does she want the career or family or both. Does she want to be a reporter or anchor so much has her distracted while investigating within a tri-state area of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. I thought it started out really good and then kind of fizzled out to an ending.

Jordan is an investigative reporter seeking out the cause of a missing person - a mother that was last seen dropping off her child at school. The mother recently separated had moved back to her hometown seeking escape. When the local pd couldn’t track her down her sister reached out to Jordan at the tv station. What follows is a mystery that sends Jordan to a seek out the missing young mother. Thanks to NetGalley for the read.

Tamron Hall. A true queen and entrepreneur in the realm of entertainment.

I was very lucky to have received the ARC of this book. I must admit that I did not read her first book but, luckily, that did not deter from the ability to enjoy this book and Jordan Manning's character.

It's hard not to imagine Jordan to be similar to Tamron, considering their backgrounds. Jordan Manning is an investigative reporter who tends to lean too far into leads and risk her own safety. In this book, she is met by a woman who is seeking answers on her sister's disappearance. Jordan follows the leads and unearths a hidden conspiracy.

Overall, the book is a good read. It is a little slow moving in the beginning but the ending makes up for it.

Watch Where They Hide is a fantastic reintroduction to Jordan Manning and this book was really enjoyable. I loved how passionate the main character is and how relentless she is throughout the story. The story is tightly plotted and all plot threads are resolved in the end which I appreciated as a reader. I hope there will be more books in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the e-arc.

This is part two of the Jordan Manning series. I read the first book and enjoyed it, it is not necessary to read it in order to understand Watch Where They Hide.

Jordan has progressed in her career and now has her own news segment, Justice Jordan, at Channel 8. This is how she gets involved in Marla Hancock’s missing persons case. Marla’s sister seems to be the only one concerned that foul play is involved and desperately tries to contact Jordan.

The book starts out slow and didn’t get interesting until the last few chapters. I wish the twist would have happened sooner in the book and kept the momentum going until the end,

The few tidbits thrown in about Jordan’s personal life seemed out of place. I almost wish her friend’s wedding, her ex & new love interest would have been left out. It’s like Hall added it to make Jordan seem relatable but it wasn’t fleshed out and made her more unlikable.

Thank you Netgalley & the publisher for this ARC. This is my honest review.

I love the Jordan Manning series and I hope there will be many more books to come. I love Jordan’s investigative instinct and she never gives up until she solves the case. This story grabbed me from the very beginning and I had to know what happened. I definitely look forward to more from this series!

Tamron Hall is back with the newest book about reporter Jordan Manning. I liked the mystery case about a missing woman. Jordan takes some unconventional methods to get the story out.

While this book kept my attention, it seemed a little disconnected. The main storyline line about Marla was good. The other parts about the man in the courthouse and Lin& Nate seemed like fillers.

I also didn't like the ending. There was so much build-up about this case, and it just seemed rushed at the end. I'll still read anything Tamron writes, but this wasn't my favorite.

In exchange for my honest review I received an ARC from NetGalley and William Morrow. Watch Where They Hide is the second book in the Jordan Manning series. Where the Wicked Watch the first book was definitely Tamron Hall's better work. Watch Where They Hide had me waiting for the hook the entire book. It was just subpar. Jordan is an investigative reporter who is trying to locate a missing woman. I was very disappointed that this book wasn't what I was expecting because I've been waiting to read it since I read the first book.

I wanted to love this book because I love Tamron Hall and I enjoyed the first book. However, Book2 of the Jordan Manning series is rather dull to be quite honest. I totally understand that all thrillers aren’t created equal, and authors don’t have to subscribe to a myriad of unnecessary plot twists & turns throughout a story for shock value. Though that style of storytelling usually keeps readers engaged at the very least. I found it extremely difficult to care about anything that was happening in this book! Even though the book is well written, and the author is very intentional with her writing. There was no connection to any of the characters for me. (Besides feeling empathetic for the children)
Additionally, the Jordan character feeds into the stereotype that extremely successful Black Women are often lonely and unwed. Like it’s either a prominent career or family, but “they” can’t have both!(sigh) Even though we see her invite Nate to attend the event at the end of the book, it felt like it was more out a of desperation, versus an authentic interest. Everything about her and Nate felt forced. Lastly, I do think the author is amazing and I truly appreciate her writing style, I just hoped for a little more action and relatability with the characters. Unfortunately this 2nd book in the Jordan Manning series fell short. However, I’d definitely recommend this book to any reader interested in a good ole “whodunnit” story!! Let me know what you think in the comments!!
Thanks to #netgalley and the publisher for my approval

Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC. Oh my this book was so good. I enjoyed the first book and couldnt wait for this release. This book is a great mystery that follows Jordan Manning who is looking for a missing mother and seeking to uncover the truth. My goodness this was perfect!

They say to write what you know/love, which rings true with the Jordan Manning novels. You can feel Tamron Hall’s passion in her writing. The amount of depth and detail she puts into Jordan’s character, as well as the culture and behind the scenes intricacies of television news is palpable. While those are aspects I highly admire, the detail can sometimes take away from the thrill of the story. In the book summary, it mentions being “an edge-of-your-seat thriller”, and personally while the story was good, I never felt it was unputdownable.

Although this is the second novel in the series, it can be read as a standalone. 3.5 ⭐️ rounded down

Thank you to NetGalley & William Morrow for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

Investigative reporter Jordan Manning isn’t just your ordinary reporter. She has added to her investigating and reporting skills by helping those in need. Requests from her audience, desperate for her help, never went unanswered. When Marla Hancock, the victim of an abusive husband, went missing, leaving her children behind, her sister Shelly contacted Jordan for help in trying to locate her after she was unable to get the full support of the local police department.
Jordan was successful in solving murders using her skills as a reporter, and her followers knew they could contact her for help. After Marla’s sister Shelly contacted her for help in finding Marla, Jordan moved full steam ahead, risking her job by taking time off to find Marla. She soon had no idea what she had gotten herself into. She found herself buried in lies and scandals. Someone in Marla’s family knew the truth, but even though her continued investigation put her life in danger, Jordan refused to stop until she found out the truth.
An explosive, fast-moving story that will be difficult to put down.

I loved her first Jordan Manning book and this one is equally as good. Good story and well developed characters. Intriguing through the final page.

I truly wanted this to suck me and and spit me out but I was so bored I had to stop. I really didn’t care how it was going to end.

4.5 Stars - Top Pick

Some people know Tamron Hall as a talk show host, but before that she was a national news anchor – and now she’s a crime fiction author as well. Watch Where They Hide is the second book in the Jordan Manning series. Jordan Manning is a television journalist in Chicago who becomes totally invested in the crime stories she reports. While the first book was a suspenseful, thought-provoking thriller, this follow-up is an interesting procedural that includes a behind-the-scenes look into the world of broadcast journalism. Jordan is contacted by a woman who insists her sister is missing even though local law enforcement isn’t taking her seriously. Even though not everything about the story adds up, Jordan won’t give up until she finds out what really happened to Marla Hancock.

Jordan Manning is an appealing main character. I like her intelligence and her determination as she fights for justice for those who need someone to stand up for them. Even as she experiences more success in her career, she still has to tiptoe around racial issues as a Black woman who wants to be taken seriously in her field but has to worry about offending others. Jordan is also afraid her personal life is taking a back seat to her career and wonders if she’ll ever be able to get married and balance that with her demanding job as an investigative reporter.

In her quest to find out what happened to Marla, Jordan sometimes rushes in too quickly, potentially putting herself in danger. However, I admire her willingness to go all in for the people who turn to her for help. The story of Marla’s disappearance is engaging and seeing some of the things that go on behind the camera at a newsroom are fascinating. The ending isn’t necessarily happy, but it is satisfying and hopeful. Fans of Tamron’s first book, as well as author Hank Phillipi Ryan will enjoy this gripping story.

~ Christine

This is not my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading. This is one of my favorites by this author and look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I enjoy this author's writing style as well as her attention to details that bring her stories to life. This book is no different. This is a well written story where the characters pop off the pages and the twists and turns are like no other. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters from the beginning. They are connectable and engaging. They had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next to them. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story that you don't want to miss for sure. I highly recommend this must read story.

Once again, Jordan is on the case! Uncovering the truth and pursuing justice motivates Jordan Manning, investigative reporter, to ask the hard questions and dare to go where others won’t. Watch Where They Hide is an engaging, well-paced, thought-provoking novel that keeps you guessing. The storyline is interesting, but I missed some of the suspense of book 1. I love that although this book is the second in the series, it is absolutely suitable as a standalone. Can’t wait for book 3!