Ava is working on renovating a lighthouse when a guy from her path Liam shows up as a fugitive with no memory of a crime that was committed. She's already weary of the police and Liam is just trying to figure out what really happened and now Ava is in a position to maybe help him look into the crime to prove his innocence.

I really enjoyed reading this mystery suspense novel. I enjoyed watching as they work together to figure out what really happened, Ava is a amateur sleuth and in her own way trying to find connection together in question those in suspicion. This had a small town with everyone being loose-lipped and closely know each other so in a way they're tight-lipped and protecting those they care about. But it was interesting seeing how they work together to piece things to redeem Liam from being considered a murderer, there was a small romance going on between the two which didn't it really distract from what was going on. Overall this was a pretty good book if you like mystery suspense novels you might like this.

A well crafted mystery and a love revisited take center stage in this novel. Liam's reappearance into Ava's life takes a very unexpected turn but she shows more than a little bit of moxy when she jumps headlong into mystery and let's her heart lead the way. At first, I got a tiny bit of a cringe feeling with a professor and former student until it was disclosed that he was not much older than her and that he was never inappropriate with her.
The mystery was another good one with plenty of suspects. As someone who is very family oriented, it was nice to see Ava's family stand by her side and help throughout the story. The tie between past and present also was a great addition to the story. The character of Liam was one of strong moral fiber keeping himself from fully loving Ava until he knew himself.
This was a good mystery and very much worth reading. I don't believe I ever read anything else by this author but that will be changing.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin - Romance for the opportunity to read this ARC.

An intriguing murder mystery. Good main characters. Several bad guys. Probably rated this book all five stars as I am a fan of lighthouses. Prejudice aside, it is still an action-packed romantic suspense. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Cassie had me at lighthouse! I saw the cover and knew I had to read this one, as I love lighthouses and the mysteries they often hold. This one was no different when we discover Liam who needs Ava's help to save himself from a murder charge and life behind bars. As a man on the run, he turned to the woman he had a long-held crush on for multiple reasons, one of which was her connection to the dearly departed.

Liam is accused of killing his business partner, but he remembers nothing. Or didn't, until he cuts and runs from his house arrest to reconnect with Ava at the lighthouse. She's from the same town as his partner, and her family still lives there, so he hopes she can do some detective work to help clear his name. At least until he remembers what happened on the boat that day.

Ava is more than a little surprised to see her former professor. Working to renovate an old lighthouse and cottage, she was aware of the charges against him but never dreamed she'd see him again until he stood in her foyer, desperate for help. She always felt like he was the 'one who got away,' but the attraction hadn't dimmed any over the years. Now, he needs her help, and she'll do whatever she can to get him out of this jam.

There are plenty of twists and turns, possible bad guys, and sweet romance to keep you turning pages late into the night.

A sweet, simple romance with a little mystery thrown in. I felt like the connection was rushed to begin with, and there were quite a few names to keep up with, but once I caught on to who everyone mentioned was, it was ok. I liked the mystery and the ending. Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin for the advance copy.

The scene is the Oregon coast and Ava Donovan is an archeologist hired to renovate a lighthouse located there. When her former professor is charged with murder, Ava insists she can help him find the real killer. They share their research and work together to solve the mystery finding a long held passion skimming the surface! A fun, easy read!

The premise of this book sounded intriguing and the Oregon lighthouse setting sounded appealing. There is a good mystery and ongoing tension from one of the main characters being on the run and in hiding. The setting effectively adds to the story. Overall, though, the writing style didn’t completely work for me, which I recognize is largely a personal preference. Some of the dialogue struck me as somewhat stilted and odd, and the relationship between the characters seemed to develop very quickly for how much time they had spent apart. There are a couple of little errors in the book which can easily be fixed before its official release. Again, not a bad book, just not entirely my taste. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All views are entirely my own and offered voluntarily.