Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kendra Aubry

Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“A nice change of pace from the cliché grocery store romance novels.”

Twisted Secrets is a fantastic blend of multiple genres, always keeping the reader guessing about what’s around the corner.

Xander Hale is a Navy SEAL on leave in Honolulu for questioning the actions of his new commanding officer, and when he stops by the local coffee shop, he meets grad student Riley Evans and instantly feels a connection with the woman. Riley is a photographer juggling the last few weeks of school, indecision as to what to do after graduation, and a complicated relationship with her professor. After ending their affair, Riley becomes the subject of her ex’s new and erratic, possessive side, and also the victim of several frightening events. Xander finds himself drawn to Riley and wants nothing more than to protect her while the police try to get to the bottom of things before she either ends up a suspect or a victim.
I could not put this book down! The way that McKinley kept the story from becoming too deeply entrenched in any one genre made it an exciting and refreshing read. The characters are multi-faceted and allow their individual histories to unfold in an organic fashion, rather than feeling contrived or forced. Unlike other mystery-type books, there was no anticipating which way the story would turn.
I cannot wait to read the next two books in the series!!

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