(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

Mia Quinn is a Seattle prosecutor working on high profile cases in the Violent Crimes unit while juggling the impossible demands of single parenthood. Her husband, Scott, was killed in a car crash that homicide detective Charlie Carlson now believes was no accident. Charlie's instincts and professional record make it impossible for Mia to refute the evidence she'd rather not believe.
When the powers that be refuse to reopen the case, it's up to Mia and Charlie to investigate, all the while trying to deny a growing attraction between them. Was her accountant husband really in league with nefarious criminals? And who is the young woman whose photo they find on his computer?
Uncovering the truth may hurt Mia in more ways than one.

*3.5 stars*

This is the second Mia Quinn book I have read - the previous one was Book 3 and, sadly, this one wasn't AS good. It certainly wasn't bad, but seemed to lack a little of the substance the third book had. Maybe that was experience, maybe it was the growth of the characters. Whatever it was, the third book was definitely better!

While the plot, pacing and narrative were well done, I found that the characters were a little "wooden" - maybe "cardboard cut-out" would be a better description. Even Mia, who I thought was a real stand out in the third book, seemed to lack the same punch and impact that she had in the next book.

Still, worth a read for those courtroom-procedural fans.


Paul
ARH

I did not realize that I had not submitted my review for this book. My apologies.

Thanks so much for the ARC! I didn't enjoy this one as much as I thought I would, though.