A Thin, Dark Line
by Emma Elliot
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Pub Date Aug 30 2012 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Description
When Cormac O’Malley—Dogwood, Ohio’s former outcast and a man just released after spending fifteen years in prison—returns and shows up on her doorstep, librarian Eloise Carmichael hires him as a handyman despite her family’s warnings and her own misgivings. Inexplicably drawn to Cormac, Eloise begins to form a tentative friendship with the tortured, aloof man and unknowingly becomes ensnared in his quest for vengeance.
When a body is found at the library, suspicions center on Cormac, and Eloise finds herself in the role of his defender, pitted against the most powerful men in town. As the threats against Cormac escalate, Eloise becomes obsessed with the mysteries surrounding a murder that took place fifteen years ago and begins the task of delving into the past in hopes of discovering the source of the present danger.
As the body count rises and family secrets are brought to light, Eloise and Cormac are forced to realize that the only hope for redemption—and love—lies in each other. But when doubt is cast on Cormac’s innocence and her very life is threatened, the one man Eloise isn’t certain she can trust is the only one who can save her.
Advance Praise
Ruth on Goodreads writes:
... a damn fine romantic suspense, of just the sort that I like. It's a really great plot (OK, I had my guesses about WhoDunnit, but it didn't work out the way I thought it would, and there are characters whom you are not quite sure about right up until the end), with really strong characters. The hero and heroine are just excellent - both strong people, but in a quiet way that I really appreciated. I get a bit narked by the concept that a "strong" heroine needs to be smart-mouthed, irritating, dressed in heels and boss everyone else around. Equally, I never buy "strong" heroines that bear the weight of the world on their shoulders in painfully quiet suffering. Nah, that's not strong, that's doormat! Well, this hero and heroine are strong, because, well, they know themselves, and are at peace with who they are. They don't much feel the need to prove themselves, despite her parents constant disappointment in her, and his felonious past. This book is light on the smut/steam, and I have to think that it is much better for it. We're able to concentrate on them and the plot, rather than get distracted, and their relationship progresses at a slow pace, but is magnetic nonetheless.
Destiny on Goodreads writes:
A Thin, Dark Line was a quick and delightful read. Although there were some dark parts, there were equally as many light sides to the story. There was death, humor, suspense, and romance. Without giving away the ending, I was really surprised at who was behind the murder that gets the story rolling. It's well worth the read to find out just how everything comes to a head in the end.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781612131054 |
| PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
