I was so excited to see a new Very Boyett book come out. I am falling for Vera and Bent working as a team and not working! This book kept me turning the pages to see who the killer was. I am also liking that Vera's life in Memphis is merging with new life. I hope to see more of that. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book. I am looking forward to reading more by Debra Webb. Thank you, NetGalley.

WOW, WOW, WOW! What a page turner! This had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. There are so many twists and turns you really don't know what to expect next. I really like that in a book. I don't really like figuring out what is going to happen before it happens. Not to worry you won't do that with this book, it will keep you guessing. I highly recommend this series and even though this is the 2nd in the series, it can be read alone but you just might want to read book 1 first. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. Highly enjoyed it.

What a page turner! This is book number two of two and I have read both in quick succession. Book number two refers back to the first one so it’s best to read them in order. Both books are fast moving thrillers following Vera, a detective and her family. Another great from Debra Webb

This book was everything! The characters and how they were described constantly kept me guessing. I found myself saying “oh I bet it’s…” “well, maybe not… maybe it’s…” only to find I was wrong again. I very much enjoyed that the killer was revealed with plenty of time to comfortably allow the rest of the plot to play out. I have read many books where the ending feels insanely rushed and I’m very underwhelmed by the whole book, you won’t have that issue with this book. Vera is a very interesting character in all the right ways, she’s a little bit of an empathic with a whole lot of badass-ness.
To describe this book would be to say it has all the necessary ingredients to draw in any type of reader. It has humor, it has love (both romantic and sisterly), it has hate, it has superficial behavior, it has suspense, and it’s all a huge guessing game. I am usually someone that is very good at figuring out the “who done it?” but that was not an easy task with this book,
Thank you for an amazing read!

This is book two in the Vera Boyett series and you should definitely read number one first although parts of it are mentioned here. After Vera moved back home to be near her sisters there has been nothing but trouble. Local sheriff and former boyfriend Bent asks for her help on a case. It turns out that the case is connected to another one of Vera’s. Lots of twists and turns and Vera and her sisters have their hands full.

Webb’s storytelling is electric, weaving together Vera’s desperate fight for justice and survival with edge-of-your-seat suspense. The emotional depth and relentless pacing make this book a thrilling and unforgettable read. If you love your mysteries packed with heart-pounding tension and raw emotion, this one’s for you.

So shame on me, when I initially got the ARC I should have gone and read book 1. Another reviewer said that it was a good idea as there was crossover, so I will have to go and give the first book a read. I thought that this was a well executed idea, and I liked the surprises. I think even as a standalone this was great! I thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read something from an author that I haven't read before, and will absolutely be reading more from! You should absolutely give this book series a try! (Probably in the correct order though!)

Another great Debra Webb book. I absolutely love this series. She is the queen of Romantic Suspense. Closer Than You Know hits the spot between family secrets and police procedural, Her characters are complex and courageous, they will keep you up until you reach the stunning conclusion and still wish there was more!! The three Boycott sisters are each compelling in her own way. Vera Mae of course is the oldest and thinks itS her duty to take care of them all. Eve she has had a hard time along the way, her mother and step mother put alot on her young shoulders and of course the youngest Luna was their step sister but grew up sweet and innocent and seems to be the one to keep the family together. They all come together with their secrets and betrayals and devotion to each other to make an Intriguing, Suspenseful book. Its definitely a 5 star read!! I want to thank NetGalley and Publishers Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy for my honest opinion.

Closer Then You Know by D. Webb is the second book in the Vera Boyett Series, published by Thomas & Mercer. Every book can be read as a stand alone, but there are cross overs, I recommend to read the books in order. The previous book is Deeper Than the Dead, a fav of mine in 24.
Vera moved into the family farm house, has started over working as consultant for agencies, law enforcement. Together with Sheriff Bent she investigates the Time Thief, a case that leads to a much more sinister person. Something truly evil lurks and threatens her loved ones. Soon she's in a race against the time,sorry not sorr no spoilers here. Only so much, Bent and Vera are lead on a wild goose chase, connected to one of her old cases.
I just wanted to take a peak, but it took me ca 8 hrs to come up for air and that was when I finished this outstanding novel.
Literally unputdownable, fast paced, high adrenaline, action packed and full of twists and turns that had me guessing til the very last page. I highly recommend thre book and the series.

Vera Boyett is a master at cracking a case. After tragedy destroyed her career as deputy police chief, she felt lost. Moving back home near her sisters, she put her skills back to use as a crime analyst, and now her star is finally back on the rise. Vera’s work really begins to heat up after the local sheriff, Gray “Bent” Benton, calls to ask her for assistance with a pressing case! Great book! Love the characters! This book had great suspense, intriguing, action, murder, mystery, a fantastic who done it and some wild twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book and series! Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for sharing this book with me!