Legacy of Love and Murder by Brenda Whiteside
Series: Love and Murder (# 3)
Release Date: March 30, 2016
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Pages: 322
Source: book provided by the author for review
In Austria to meet her great-grandfather and explore his castle estate filled with priceless art, August Myer arrives to find he’s died suspiciously. As one of the heirs, her life is in danger, turning this fairytale Alpine adventure into a nightmare of veiled threats, unexplained accidents, and murder.
Inspector Tobias Wolf splits his time between his profession and fighting the spread of neo-Nazism. But when the beautiful, intriguing American crosses his path during a murder investigation, ensuring her safety challenges his priorities…and his heart.
When August learns the handsome inspector is concealing a personal involvement, and the death of her great-grandfather is somehow connected, she takes the investigation into her own hands. The outcome could be the death of both of them.
Review: Off I go on a trip to Austria. Yes, I went. Ms. Whiteside painted it so vividly that I tagged along for the ride. I was able to see Austria, a castle and so much more just as if I were there.
I really felt bad for Lacy and August finally getting to meet a grandfather/great grandfather only to have him murdered on the day they were to meet him and by his young wife who only it seemed wanted his fortune. But was she in for a surprise. The castle it seems was filled with artifacts. Mystery shrouded the castle which all came out in the end.
Each character was well written and easy to relate to. Lacy and August find themselves ensconced in a mystery involving the murder of their grandfather/great grandfather, artifacts and the Nazis.
There was a second chance romance with the local police. It went a little slower than most romances as they got to know each other a bit which is refreshing.
I enjoyed the concept of the story along with interesting characters and vivid story that was hard to put down. Ms. Whiteside has a way with weaving a spell that captivates her audience while keeping one involved so that they want to keep on reading.
To me this seemed more like a cozy mystery. This was another good read, fast paced, full of mystery and romance.
