I really enjoyed this quick and easy read. This was the first novel I’ve read by Lacey Baker. She delivered the suspense and character development. I will definitely read more books by her. I highly recommend this novella.

I received this from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

"Lethal Reunion" is a Christian romantic suspense. While there was some suspense at the beginning and end, the middle was basically Halle and Kyle trying to figure out what the bad guy wanted with the time capsule. I found it a bit odd that they knew this probably had something to do with her twin sister's murder yet they never looked at the old case file. It's almost like no one ever tried to solve that murder.

They spent time together as they tried to figure out what her sister did that could have lead to her death. Halle and Kyle had dated previously, and they still cared for one another. They liked the more mature versions of each other. Halle wanted to be free of her sister's shadow, so solving whodunit helped her move into her own future instead of the future she'd envisioned with her twin. Kyle's ended up living the life his father wanted for him, so he needed to rethink what he really wanted out of life. The characters were likable and grew as people throughout the story.

Both Halle and Kyle relied on God to help them through difficulties. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this romance with a mystery and suspense.

December 28, 2024
This was the perfect setting for a romantic suspense--a high school class reunion!

I really enjoyed how this novel was realistic in terms of how many bad things happened to the characters. There were many twists and turns in the book. I had some guesses on who was behind all of the trouble but didn't learn the truth until the end.

Halle had been through so much in her life but she continues to show up and have such resilience.

Kyle was a strong character who worked hard as the sheriff and tried to protect everyone!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

Returning to her hometown for a class reunion finds Halle Jefferson in the crosshairs of a dangerous killer. While she has no intentions of staying around once the time capsule is opened in honor of her murdered twin, she suddenly is trapped until the killer is brought to justice. Enter Kyle Briscoe, her old boyfriend, now the town sheriff. He will stop at nothing to uncover who is behind the current crimes - and possibly who murdered Halle's twin 15 years ago. Can they lay aside their differences and work together before it's too late?

This was my first book read by Lacey Baker. Between the characters and Lacey’s phenomenal story, Lethal Reunion knocked my socks off. I’m excited to read more from Lacey.

I received an advanced reader’s copy from Harlequin and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Harlequin - Romance via NetGalley.

The stakes are high in this thriller as Halle Jefferson faces chilling threats and a gunshot at her high school reunion, marking the return of her twin sister’s killer after 15 years. Thrust back into danger, Halle must confront her past while teaming up with her former high school sweetheart, Sheriff Kyle Briscoe, to uncover the truth and stop a relentless murderer before they both become the next victims.

While the premise promises nail-biting suspense and emotional stakes, the execution falls short. The story kicks off at breakneck speed, but the rushed pacing leaves much of the plot feeling underdeveloped and the events forced rather than organic. The central characters, Halle and Kyle, also lack the depth needed to carry such a high-stakes story. Their dynamic feels underwhelming, and neither has the charisma or complexity to truly pull the reader into their journey. As a result, the emotional tension that should elevate the romance and mystery falls flat.

While the book does deliver moments of intrigue and suspense, it ultimately struggles to live up to its thrilling premise. For those looking for a fast-paced, light read with a dash of romance and danger, this might hit the spot—but don’t expect it to leave a lasting impression.

Will a class reunion hold the answers to her sister’s cold case murder?The last thing Halle Jefferson expects is to receive a chilling threat at her high school reunion!! Good book! This book had suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, a good who done it and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was interesting, it wasn't one of my top favorite but still worth reading! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book With me!