thank you to netgalley & bookouture for providing me with a copy of the arc for this book
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in my review of her silent bones, i mentioned that the book was fast paced and maintained the plot. i’m pretty happy to confirm that this book continued on with that. the pacing was definitely better in this one. i complained in my review of book one that the middle dragged but in this one it seemed to keep up. i skimmed over some description parts to get to the dialogue but i think that’s just me. the cast in this book are definitely more developed than they were in the previous one. we learned quite a bit about leo (even though his past is still a mystery but it’s coming together) which i really liked because i don’t enjoy a character who is brought in just to be a love interest, i love that we got to know more of leo’s personality outside of being delaeny’s partner. the relationships between characters were more meaningful & developed and i believe this is because more than one character had a pov. i can’t recall if book one had multiple pov’s in it (besides the murderer) but this one had quite a few. we had some tropes in this book that i enjoy, betrayal, some found family, some co-workers to lovers perhaps??? anyway, i really enjoyed reading leo’s chapters and i finally started to give a shit about the characters

i think that this book was a bit darker than book one, it definitely had more dark themes but again, the author included humour in the writing which is something i appreciate. speaking about the writing, shoutout to the covid mention? ("god, no. i hated that prick. the only thing i'd give him would be the rona if i had it.") the rona??? ijbol

trigger warning again for gore as the descriptions of crime scenes are pretty detailed but yeah! this book was much better than the first one ! thank you again netgalley & bookouture!

I enjoyed the second book in the series, more than the first, but I still had a hard time staying engaged with the story. I enjoyed the plot, characters, and the twists, but the parts in-between move slowly. I thought the twists were really great & perfectly timed to be unexpected.

Excellent follow-up to the first book. Loving these characters - Delaney and her niece, along with her hodgepodge collection of found family. That ending just sucked me in even further.
Slow in spots but again that ending!

Wow! This story was full of intrigue. It also took me on an emotional rollercoaster with these characters! While trying to solve a case, Delaney also has revelations to contend with. The fast pace and suspense kept me up late. I couldn't put it down. And that ending had me chomping at the bit for the next book!

I couldn’t wait to start this after finishing the previous book.

This story starts with a local high school football star found dead in the locker room, maybe from an overdose ?.

The case takes so many twists and dark turns from that point and it evolves into a case that is so shocking that I could hardly believe what I was reading ,this series just keeps on getting better.

Delaney is her usual tough self, she never gives up even when she’s hanging on by a thread, my heart was in my mouth at so many points.

I can’t give too much away because I was so shocked at what I was reading I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else but this case was personal for Delaney on so many levels.

Welcome back to Kearney, Wyoming. A small town that has recently had their share of murder and intrigue. The second book of the Delaney Pace series continues the over arcing stories started in the first book while beginning a new story line when the body of the star QB of the football team is found in the locker room. Detective Pace has barely started her investigation when two teenagers disappear. When one of them makes her way back to Kearney, the first big clue is delivered. Delaney will dig deeper into these crimes, fearing what she may find and questioning what she remembers of her own history.

Pamela Fagan Hutchins has again set us up with a few misleading clues that will have you questioning Delaney's back story too. As Delaney works her way closer to the killer, Hutchins gives you just enough clues to slow down your reading to make sure you've not missed anything. Another great read from PFH.

Detective Delaney Pace returns, faced with a challenging new case. A string of seemingly unrelated murders has Delaney and her partner, Leo, racing against time to apprehend an elusive perpetrator. As the investigation unravels, it becomes clear that all the murders are linked to tainted drugs, intensifying the urgency to prevent further violence.

Amidst the chaos, Leo and Delaney grapple with their unspoken attraction, a dynamic that adds complexity to their professional partnership. However, when Delaney discovers some of Leo's undisclosed secrets, it fractures the trust between them, leaving her feeling wounded. The narrative unfolds with the pressing question of how these two detectives will navigate their professional and personal relationships in the wake of these revelations.
This series continues to be engaging and entertaining, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and author Pamela Fagan Hutchins for the opportunity to review the advance copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

4.5⭐

Her Hidden Grave is the second story featuring investigator Delaney Pace and this time it's the death of Noah a young aspiring American footballer and star of his high school team that she has to solve.

But was his death a tragic accident or something far more sinister?

That's what Delaney is determined to find out, and just as the investigation gets underway a memorial takes place for Noah and two teenagers disappear.

Which Delaney takes as confirmation that there is a killer on the loose. 

But Kearney is a town full of secrets and those with something to hide will go to any lengths to stop Delaney investigating.

Then one of the two missing teens returns alive and unharmed but covered in blood and dirt.

But where has she been and what happened to her? And more importantly where is her missing brother?

And when Delaney is provided with a description of the kidnapper she is shocked to the core and doesn't quite know what to believe. As the person described is supposed to be dead...Aren't they?

And with a fast-paced storyline. That easily keeps you guessing and shocks that just keep on coming. Her Hidden Grave was a fantastic read and my favourite of the three stories so far.

I would happily recommend Her Hidden Grave to all. 

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of Her Hidden Grave.  😊

I loved this even more than the first book.
This is turning out to be a must read series with endearing (and not so endearing) characters battling the Wyoming climate while facing life or death.
This one was especially haunting considering who and what was involved, so if you have triggers please proceed with caution.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book.

I recommend reading this series in order. This book takes off where the last book ended. There is much you need to know about from the first book.
With that said, another fast paced thriller in the Detective Delaney Pace series.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Detective Delaney Pace is back and has another difficult case to solve. A series of murders that seem unrelated on the surface have Delaney and her partner, Leo, trying to stop an unknown perp. When all the murders involve some tainted drugs, the chase is on to prevent more violence. Meanwhile, Leo and Delaney continue to fight their attraction. When Delaney learns some of Leo's secrets, she feels harmed and cannot trust him anymore. How will the two move forward? I can't wait until the next book!

Oh my gosh! This new crime thriller series is very intense! If book one was heart pounding, book too is even more so! Who is this killer on the loose? Very mysterious, heart stopping, evil! I could not put this book down and was on the edge of my seat and up all night! So suspenseful and riveting! I am loving Det Delaney Pace! This is a real page turner and a must read! I can hardly wait for book three!

Hutchins tortured me for most of this book.
I had an inkling whom Leo was keeping tabs on but have to confess that I temporarily succumbed to a dark place where he was concerned.
Crispy got on my last nerve and I wanted him left for the wolves and I was happy with his outcome.
I know why Hutchins did a major plot but I’m diving into book three immediately.
I keep being impressed by Delaney the indestructible. Damn that woman takes a hell of knock.
And for another bad character I hope they will receive their day soon.

Her Hidden Grave brought Delaney Pace back in the second book in a series that takes place in Kearny, Wyoming.

Pace is a Deputy Investigator with the Sheriff's Department and is called in for the suspicious death of the high school quarterback. With Pace working again with Deputy Leo Palmer, small Kearny, Wyoming is the site for illegal drugs, murders, kidnappings and more.

I highly recommend this series. I am now off to read the third book in the series Her Last Cry.

I received this Digital Review Copy from Bookouture through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review. This is that review.

The second book in the Detective Delaney Pace series follows her as she races against the clock to catch a killer who is targeting teenagers. As always, Delaney is dedicated to solving the case despite struggling with unanswered questions from her past.

Meanwhile, her partner Leo is seemingly keeping secrets and has his own issues to deal with. Will they be able to work together and catch the killer?

With its fast pace and constant action, Her Hidden Grave had me hooked until the final pages. The numerous plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

The body count keeps rising. They find clues that may tie the victims together. Delaney Pace and her partner face all sorts of problems in trying to dig up information on the victims. But they are tenacious and they unearth more and more information. True to Pamela Fagan Hutchins' books, this is not a plodding detective story, but contains instead, heart pounding confrontations, races through rough roads and woods. It contains bad stabbing characters and really nasty, self-centered people.

Delancey is one tough detective and she never gives up. Leo, her partner isn't as astute as I'd like him to be, but he's a good man with good insights.

This book is a second in the series and should really be read after Her Silent Bones because it's a continuation of the story in the first book.

Her Hidden Grave is book 2 in the Detective Delaney Pace series by Pamela Fagan Hutchins.
This story is a captivating thriller that surely will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the very first page, I was hooked with its fast-paced and intriguing storyline. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed being back in Detective Delaney’s company . The writing style is simple yet effective, making it an easy read for anyone who enjoys thrillers. The pacing is perfect, with the right amount of suspense and twists to keep the me engaged. It is unputdownable with an intriguing plot, well-developed characters, and a captivating writing style.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Detective Delaney is smart, real, and may be one of my new favorite characters! I love how Pamela weaves the suspense through so many different characters and story lines, layering the plot so I just can't put it down. The relationship between Delaney and Leo is a low simmer that I am eager to learn more about!
The setting is so spot on and true to life, without typical western cliche's and overdone tropes of Wyoming life. Real people, real issues, real drama. With Pamela's storytelling expertise!

This is book number #2 in the Detective Delaney Pace series. This has been an excellent series so far and I am eager to see where it goes from here. I recommend it!

Delaney is back in her hometown and is raising her niece, Kateena, who was orphaned after her parents were killed. Her job as a detective calls Delaney to the local high school, where the star football player has been found dead - right before the big game. What happened to him?

Delaney is deeply concerned when local twin teens disappear soon afterward. Their mother, who was a childhood friend of Delaney, winds up dead after asking Delaney for her help. What is going on in this town?

When one of the teens eventually turns up with a wild story about surviving being buried alive, Delaney is more determined that ever to find the killer and keep this teen safe. Can she find out what happened and solve this case before anyone else falls victim to this perpetrator?

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Book 2 in this series was another fantastic read by this author. It kept getting more intense the farther you went into the book.

There were so many twists and turns in this one. Delaney and Leo were once again a strong team. You thought maybe you know who was behind the murders and drugs, only then you get blown away at the end. I love how these books leave you guessing at the end of what is to come in the next one. Can't wait to see what happens next!

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this book in return for my honest review.