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If You See Her (The Ash Trilogy #2)

by Shiloh Walker (Goodreads Author)

3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 · rating details · 844 ratings · 128 reviews

A FACE IN THE MIRROR

Hope Carson may not look like a survivor, but she has escaped an abusive ex-husband and recovered from a vicious assault. Now she endures the painful memories and suspicious rumors surrounding her involvement in the attack. Her ex is a cop, so the last people she trusts are law enforcement officials—and she certainly doesn’t trust how the local DA makes...more

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Published January 31st 2012 by Ballantine Books

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Feb 03, 2012 Kathleen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Story Rating 4 stars
Character Rating 4 stars
Romance Rating 4 stars
Heat Level 3 stars
Overall Rating 4 stars

This was the second book in a continuing series. I really liked the story but the first book was a much better read for me. It was more exciting and the Evil villain did all his wickedness in the first book. Oh we had a bad guy in this book too but the really evil one stood back and just watched everything happening. The heroine was a bit wimpy but I completely understand why she was that wa...more

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Mar 13, 2012 Maldivianbookreviewer rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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If You See Her by Shiloh Walker is book 2 in her Ash Trilogy, book 1 of which entitled If You Hear Her crept the bejesus out of me and introduced a whole lot of characters that certainly piqued my interest on more levels than one.

The small town of Ash, Kentucky with a population of 8,312 is rocked by the series of vicious murders happening in their own backyard. The whole town is shocked to say the least and the last round of violence in which Hope Carson is suspected to have beaten up her best...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Catherine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: suspense, romance, serial-killer, series, contemporary, 2012-challenge-clear-out-the-tbr, fiction-vixen-reviews, first-reads-arcs-won-a-copy, read-2011, crime-police-mystery-private-invest, lawyer, ptsd, rape-abuse, read-2012, to-buy

*3.5 Stars*

After reading the first book in this trilogy, If You Hear Her, I was very excited to dive into this book. The serial killer plot spans the whole trilogy, the romances are the only things resolved in the individual books, so I couldn’t wait to see what came next. The first book was great! And the way it ended whetted my appetite to see what would become of Hope and how she and Remy would eventually hook up.

If you’ve read the first book, you are probably familiar with Hope’s past. She...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Shabby Girl rated it 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. This one doesn't have as much with the suspense, which took a backseat to the romance, however, I enjoy that and had no problem with it at all.

I have just started the third book and it has become clear there is a repetitive aspect, which is that each H fell instantly in love with the h when he saw her, which I do believe can happen ... well, lust that turns to love eventually ... however it is a tad unbelieveable that these women are so outstanding...more I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. This one doesn't have as much with the suspense, which took a backseat to the romance, however, I enjoy that and had no problem with it at all.

I have just started the third book and it has become clear there is a repetitive aspect, which is that each H fell instantly in love with the h when he saw her, which I do believe can happen ... well, lust that turns to love eventually ... however it is a tad unbelieveable that these women are so outstanding that these apparently exceptionally good looking Hs would instantly fall head over heels and over-protectively in love with them. And in each book it was the H who was lovesick and saying "I love you," virtually within days of meeting the h, and first, with the h hesitant. Yeah, right....

It's quite unbelievable and took away from the books for my part. I suppose I like a bit more growth in the romance, I prefer that the H have a believable attraction to the h and find compatibility and love with her over a reasonable time, and that just doesn't happen here. I don't need a reason for Hs and hs to fall in love, after all love is just an emotion that has no explanation as to who will fall in love with whom, however, for them to fall so hard, so fast, so unbelievably in each book got a bit ridiculous and I kind of had my eyes rolling (a lot). I've never seen any man in real life act that protective, except maybe a stalker, it was inordinately silly, I thought.

Apart from that, in this book, I really liked the way the "mouse" h stood up for herself in the end and I liked the H and h together - just wish they'd had a more believeable romance.

These three books run on from each other, they are almost like one book, but split in three with the three romances taking centre stage and the suspense part runs from book to book and is going to conclude in the third book. In this series, it is very important to read all three in order.

I'm enjoying this series, even though I probably won't particularly remember it after I've finished. Nothing outstanding, not particularly memorable, but well-written and enjoyable.(less)

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Mar 06, 2012 ~V~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic-suspense

Another great addition to the Ash trilogy! Really enjoyed the romance between Remy, the yummy district attorney, and Hope, Law's emotionally damaged best friend who we met in the first book. I still can't believe what happened to those two in the last book (Law and Hope)..it was AWFUL..just awful!... but they were able to get through it and Hope finally got her HEA..was all the more enjoyable because of what she'd been through with her ex-husband!

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Feb 06, 2012 Anita rated it 4 of 5 stars

Great sequel in the Ash trilogy. After all the pain and suffering Hope recieved at the hands of her ex husband I wanted her to finally have some good happen to her. Remy is just the guy to help her overcome her fears and let her be herself. I can't wait for the next book. Law's and Nia's story. I think I know who the killer is so we'll see.

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Jan 27, 2012 Kate rated it 5 of 5 stars

IF YOU SEE HER, by Shiloh Walker, is the awesome sequel in the Ash Trilogy. After briefly meeting Hope and Remy in the previous installment, this is the book that we really get to know them.

The one thing that really stands out to me is when authors have series's that focus mainly on a romantic couple and never let me have favorites! I thought Lena and Ezra from If You Hear Her could never be topped but I was wrong. I loved reading about Hope and Remy so much!! Even though Hope and Remy are the m...more IF YOU SEE HER, by Shiloh Walker, is the awesome sequel in the Ash Trilogy. After briefly meeting Hope and Remy in the previous installment, this is the book that we really get to know them.

The one thing that really stands out to me is when authors have series's that focus mainly on a romantic couple and never let me have favorites! I thought Lena and Ezra from If You Hear Her could never be topped but I was wrong. I loved reading about Hope and Remy so much!! Even though Hope and Remy are the main romantic couple this time around, my favorite citizens of Ash still appeared in a smaller capacity, which makes this series unique in that you get a well rounded view of Ash, Kentucky, in the midst of a horrible killer.

As I said, we got a brief look at this characters in the previous book so I knew a little of what to expect. I truly felt bad for Hope throughout the whole book! Walker did not let up on this girl!! This book explored her backstory in an abusive relationship with her ex-husband and the fact she was hiding from him. Insert ex-husband here. It was enough that Hope almost died in the last book, she was the target once again in her personal life. But Remy made some of the angst go away when he swooped in and fell for her…hard. I liked how Walker started this relationship off on a professional level and it slowly turned into something magical. The chemistry was…whew…hot, and each scene they were in together was ripe with sexual tension. Even after reading a few of Walker's books I am still breathless after reading her love scenes.

Watch me as I gush over the romance part and still want to talk about the other half of the genre…the suspense! There was enough suspense in the previous book to keep me on my toes but this one literally gave me chills. The killer still lurked in the pages under the guise of small paragraphs that just made me want to jump into the book and hog-tie him to keep him away from my beloved characters. I can't get over the word "creepy" when I think of him…and I still have no idea who it could be!!

I am anxiously awaiting the final book, If You Know Her, for (1) finding out who the killer is and (2) Law Reilly (yum, yum, yum, loved him since Book 1) to be one of the main characters along with Nia (who storms in Book 2 with a vengeance). So if you have not started on this series you better get a jump on that since it wraps up in February!(less)

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Feb 07, 2012 TheBookVixen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012, c-b

Why I Read this Book: I needed to know if my suspicions as to whom the killer is were right.

What I Liked: Ever since reading If You Hear Her (my review), I had a theory on who the killer is. And I was so convinced that I had it figured out. Until page 300-something (I’m not going to give you an exact page because you’ll either jump straight to the page or it’ll preoccupy your mind when you should be paying attention to the story), I knew it was [insert character who I thought was the killer]. Bu...more

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Mar 08, 2012 E_bookpushers rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-it, contemporary, suspense, romance, series

*Starts breathing again* holy intense batman! I think I know who the villain is now...but I am still not sure. I am going to read some Betty Neels to lower my blood pressure. Really should have started this while it was still light outside. There is the serial killer some sub villains, small minded gossips and a whole cast of other characters, literally.

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Apr 29, 2013 Kindaslick added it

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I hate this Hope character. I hate her whiny-ass, pitiful, pathetic, victim mentality. Maybe it makes me a heartless bitch to feel this way but in the sincerest honesty possible I feel if you stick around and let a man beat on you for years then you don't get to piss and moan about it 2 years after ya've left him. You don't get to get all angsty and whiny about the things that happened in your life because you stayed for years. You put up with it. You accepted it as a normal and welcomed avenue...more I hate this Hope character. I hate her whiny-ass, pitiful, pathetic, victim mentality. Maybe it makes me a heartless bitch to feel this way but in the sincerest honesty possible I feel if you stick around and let a man beat on you for years then you don't get to piss and moan about it 2 years after ya've left him. You don't get to get all angsty and whiny about the things that happened in your life because you stayed for years. You put up with it. You accepted it as a normal and welcomed avenue in your life because otherwise you wouldn't have been there. You'd of left. And don't try and tell me but she had no where to go.. ohh she was such a victim. The poor poor pitiful thing.

50 years ago, those abused women had no where to go. Cops patted ya on the head and sent you back into the lion's den even if you had a broken nose and spitting out your teeth. Lawyers didn't care. Newspapers had better things to report then a man beating on his wife because that was between them. Hell, 50 years ago a husband could legally rape his wife. Those woman had no place to go. Those women were completely and utterly trapped.

Today all you have to do is pick up the fucking phone. There are so many avenues open to you that will get you to safety. So don't give me any of this shit about being trapped and don't act like a fucking victim.

I mean seriously... shes in an abusive relationship and he's gone for the day to work and her way out is to kill herself. Not pick up the phone.. hell not walk out the front door and just keep going. Not tell the friend that's trying to help her (Law) wtf is going on.. nope. Just gonna take the big ole dirt nap. And then YEARS later a man she's interested in offers her some wine and she flips the fuck out after a sip because.. omg.. she tried to kill herself with alcohol once before.

*blink*

This woman can't go 3 fucking seconds within reminding everyone what a victim she is or thinking about what a victim she is. And the we got Nia coming in with a gun because her cousin was murdered but apparently at this point the only thing important in town is who is Remy shtooping. Well this just makes Hope lose her shit. And she lays this manipulative guilt trip on Law. "No. But you know what? I really don't think Joey ever planned on hitting me that first time. Cruelty isn't planned."

Tell me that isn't manipulative. Because Law didn't do what she wanted him to do when she wanted him to do it he's a cocksucker. And he's as bad as the husband who beat her for years. Give me a fucking break. Can not stand this woman. If this wasn't part of a trilogy I'd of already stopped reading this shit. But I wanna know if I'm right on the killer.

**update**

Fuck it. I'm jumping ahead to the next book. I could not care less about this Hope character.(less)

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Jul 12, 2012 Saly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012, single-titles, romantic-suspense

Hope was introduced in the first book of the trilogy and man she had such a brutal past. She spent a decade married to a monster who abused her physically and mentally and when she got the courage to leave, had her admitted to the psych ward. No-one believed her after all he was the town's golden boy and a cop and Hope almost lost herself. She got out two years ago but the the years have left scars, she isn't that confident and has fragility to her. She came to town because her only friend Law c...more

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May 18, 2012 Nina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: cops-and-robbers, contemporary, murder-she-wrote, romantic-suspense, sequel-burnout, series, small-town

This was almost, but not quite, a sequel burnout for me. And I hate that. I really, really do.

The problem wasn't in the telling, because Shiloh Walker is such a capable writer. I think it was simply the leads and the plot necessary to make their relationship work. The first book was held together by two really tough characters, and it was speeding along to WTF is going on, but this one steered away and slowed way down. And threw in drama that I wished it hadn't.

Hope Carson was in an effed up m...more This was almost, but not quite, a sequel burnout for me. And I hate that. I really, really do.

The problem wasn't in the telling, because Shiloh Walker is such a capable writer. I think it was simply the leads and the plot necessary to make their relationship work. The first book was held together by two really tough characters, and it was speeding along to WTF is going on, but this one steered away and slowed way down. And threw in drama that I wished it hadn't.

Hope Carson was in an effed up marriage. She was physically and emotionally beaten for years. She got out, was adrift for two years, but now she's staying with her oldest friend, Law, a resident of Ash, Kentucky. Things are a mess in the beginning with both Hope and Law in the hospital after being beaten in his home. Hope's got cut up wrists, Law was unconscious, and there's a dead deputy. Hope is about to be arrested by Remy Jennings, who has had a bit of a thing for the girl with the sad green eyes since he saw her in the last book.
The pressure of contained fear, anxiety and madness inside of Hope is right there in your face in those first chapters. She's in a hospital again and she's losing it, and Law is stumbling down the hall fresh out of a coma to protect her. The friendship between these two was one of the things I was most looking forward to in this one.

Things happen and Remy wants Hope but he knows he has to go real slow. So he does. And Hope...she wants things, but she's afraid, but she's going to do them, but actually doesn't until she has a falling out with Law. Having to get into a fight with Law to transition to a new life with Remy left me feeling...a void. It made it difficult to connect with Hope. I knew Remy wanted her, for whatever reason, and I knew she liked the way he made her feel, but I didn't get a spark. And so much time was spent on Hope and her past and crazy ex-husband, that the mystery of the murders was put on a shelf, much to the dismay of Nia, a new character, who is the cousin of the woman the murderer last raped and killed.

When it came to the climax, it was hard not to see it coming. Part of me was so frustrated with Hope, Law, the whole bunch.

I'm looking forward to the third, and I'm hoping it's full speed ahead to a satisfying conclusion. (less)

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Mar 23, 2012 Sandy M rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, romantic-suspense

The intense story of murder in Ash, Kentucky continues in this second book of Shiloh Walker’s trilogy. This book centers a little more around the suspense than the romance, but never fear, there is still plenty of romance to be had. It just has to go slow, because our heroine, Hope Carson, is only two years out from an abusive marriage. She needs TLC as much as she needs to finally stand on her own.

We met Hope in the first book of the series when she finally made it to Law’s, her best friend, wh...more The intense story of murder in Ash, Kentucky continues in this second book of Shiloh Walker’s trilogy. This book centers a little more around the suspense than the romance, but never fear, there is still plenty of romance to be had. It just has to go slow, because our heroine, Hope Carson, is only two years out from an abusive marriage. She needs TLC as much as she needs to finally stand on her own.

We met Hope in the first book of the series when she finally made it to Law’s, her best friend, where she now feels safe. At least as safe as can be with all the craziness going on in the area. But she now has a job, earning her own money, even though she still jumps at the smallest noise and goes into panic mode when near a man in uniform. That part of her past really makes me want to knock someone around, so too bad her ex-husband isn’t real.

Remington Jennings is one of two local prosecutors, as well as part of the Jennings family who basically founded and practically owns a hefty part of the town. We meet several of them in this series, especially this book. His nephew and brother, who is mayor, will break your heart when their aspect of the story comes to a head. Remy is taken with Hope before he even knows her name. He’s taken with her even when he’s investigating her for murder and comes very close to arresting her. Then when it’s proven Hope is not involved in the horrible events at Law’s home, Remy takes himself off the case so he can pursue her, even if that doesn’t occur to him right away. But he can’t stay away from her, finding himself near her whenever possible and finally asking her out.

This relationship is wonderful to see, to watch it progress. It’s Remy’s tenderness, even when he’s angry as can be at how this woman has been treated, that brings Hope out of her shell. He also gives her room to grow, letting her do things on her own. Little by little, a new Hope emerges, a new woman who now wants to go shopping for clothes so she can look nice, a new woman who can look at herself in the mirror, a new woman who seduces the man who has brought her back to life and living. Those are simply beautiful scenes between these two. It’s just the right amount of romance for these characters.

Of course, to balance out, if you will, those scenes, there’s the addition of a new villain in this book. I find this interesting, because our original villain seems to suddenly have found his heart, so to speak. For a good part of the book you’re left to wonder which villain is doing what, but then things begin to become clear, and the role reversals are quite intriguing, though I doubt there will be any feeling left over for that first killer, whoever it ends up being. I have a feeling it’s going to be late in the third book before his identity is revealed. You fly blind just as these characters do throughout the evilness in the story.

This book is not a standalone. You must start at the beginning, read If You Hear Her first. It’s best to get to know these characters, even that villain, from the very start and to be part of every little thing that happens. I know my curiosity is at a super high pitch right now, wanting to know who’s behind the horror that has hit Ash, Kentucky. Ms. Walker has done a terrific job at keeping the intensity quite high and the love and romance sweet, tender, and also intense. I’m chomping at the bit to get hold of the next book, If You Know Her. I need to be put out of my misery!

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Mar 03, 2012 E. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: suspense, romance

4 1/2 stars 'If You See Her' by Shiloh Walker is the thrilling sequel to the enthralling 'If You Hear Her'. Both are set in a small town that has been devastated by the depredations of a deranged killer. Hope Carson has survived abuse by her sadistic ex-husband who is an influential detective in their own small town. She has finally succumbed to her friend Law Reilly's repeated requests to join him in the town of Ash, Kentucky after two years of a nomadic life designed to avoid being tracked by...more 4 1/2 stars 'If You See Her' by Shiloh Walker is the thrilling sequel to the enthralling 'If You Hear Her'. Both are set in a small town that has been devastated by the depredations of a deranged killer. Hope Carson has survived abuse by her sadistic ex-husband who is an influential detective in their own small town. She has finally succumbed to her friend Law Reilly's repeated requests to join him in the town of Ash, Kentucky after two years of a nomadic life designed to avoid being tracked by her ex-husband. A horrific attack nearly kills Law and may result in Hope being charged or committed, depending on the findings of lawyer and occasional investigator Remington (Remy) Jennings. Remy is conflicted by his desire to do the right thing and his attraction to the ostensibly frail woman who turns out to have a formidable backbone. Remy inadvertently causes Hope even more grief by consulting with her ex-husband who does his best to undermine her reputation and ensure that she is discredited even as he plots his revenge. Matters continue to escalate as Remy attempts to insinuate himself into the life of a woman that he longs to cherish even as she is struggling to find her way out of the nightmare that she has been enmeshed in. Unfortunately, there seems to be more than one person who wants to ensure that their relationship is permanently ended before it has a chance to begin and the town of Ash may never recover from the horrors being visited upon it.

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Another great addition to the series. A couple of startling developments accompany this seriously creepy tale that ratchets up the tension started with the first work in this fascinating trilogy. There are brief appearances by Lena, Puck and Ezra but there is not much progress toward catching the killer who terrified Lena. I am not thrilled by one of the developments although it is not unexpected but I enjoyed the gradual flowering of the relationship between the badly damaged Hope and the previously self-assured Remy. There are some actions by Law that are uncharacteristic but help connect this tale to the next. I am really glad that the last book in the trilogy is already out although I will be sorry to see the series end.

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Feb 19, 2012 Joyfully Reviewed rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: joyfully-reviewed-miranda, contemporary, series, suspense

If You See Her is a Joyfully Recommended Read

Hope Carson’s been running from her abusive ex-husband for two years. When she finally decides to lean on an old friend and settle in Ash, Kentucky things begin to look up and then they spiral downward. After Hope and her friend are viciously attacked by a murderer she becomes the prime suspect. The locals begin to refer to her as a crazy killer. Hope is tired of cowering from others and running from her problems. It’s about time to take a stand and s...more If You See Her is a Joyfully Recommended Read

Hope Carson’s been running from her abusive ex-husband for two years. When she finally decides to lean on an old friend and settle in Ash, Kentucky things begin to look up and then they spiral downward. After Hope and her friend are viciously attacked by a murderer she becomes the prime suspect. The locals begin to refer to her as a crazy killer. Hope is tired of cowering from others and running from her problems. It’s about time to take a stand and she’s doing it in Ash. Now, if she could only get her mind off the sexy D.A.

It is Remy Jennings job to put away killers but there is nothing about Hope Carson that screams murderer to him. In fact, that’s the last thought that pops into his mind when he thinks of the beautiful and vulnerable Hope. While the locals are insisting on her arrest, Remy is making his move. He knows she is innocent and he’s determined to protect her.

Hope’s aversion to law enforcement is not helping Remy get his foot in the door but he didn’t get where he is today by giving up easily. As Hope and Remy try to start something new her past comes back to haunt her but that’s not the only thing dark happening in Ash. A killer lurks in the shadows stalking Hope. The tension in Ash rises to new extremes. It looks as if not everyone will survive the killer’s grip this time. Will Hope and Remy come out of this together or be torn apart forever?

I emphatically recommend that the Ash series be read in order! If You See Her picks up right where If You Hear Her ended. If You See Her adds more depth to this sublime series! Hope comes off as a bit weak at first. Having survived a physically and mentally abusive husband, Hope is just now learning to think for herself. These are the things I like about Hope. Her past makes her a much stronger woman than she realizes and in If You See Her she finds the power within to stand up for herself and fight her own battles. I love the powerful connection between Remy and Hope. It’s only natural for this handsome and strong district attorney to try to swoop in and protect the damsel in distress, which he does really well, but then he has to respect her desire to become independent. This couple may have some bumps in the road but there is nothing wrong with the heat between them.

I really love how Ms. Walker has written this series. If You Hear Her left the reader with a bit of a cliffhanger and If You See Her picks up the story from the last page and begins a new enticing love story, yet keeps the suspense plot line going from book one. Once again just when I thought I had it figured out I was fooled. I cannot wait to find out who is behind the disgusting murders and why they are doing it. I was super surprised and intrigued at how the killer evolved during If You See Her.

I have totally fallen in love with the characters in this spectacular series and I love how I they are all prominently featured in each book. When I started reading If You See Her it felt like a coming home to the people and town that I adore.

Get ready for spine-tingling suspense and sizzling romance as you inhale the pages of If You See Her!

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Mar 19, 2012 Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron (Mira, Crixus, Gannicus & Spartacus) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ezinwanyi, ezinwanyi-s-bookstore, romance, suspense-thriller

I have to say that I didn’t know this book was a sequel until I started. It was very apparent as I began that I was jumping into the middle of something!

We are quickly introduced to Hope Carson, who is being accused of an assault on a best friend, as well as a murder of police officer. The local D.A Remy Jennings contacts Hope Carson’s ex-husband, in order to collect as much information regarding Hope as he can provide. The problem is that the information the ex-husband provides doesn’t match up...more I have to say that I didn’t know this book was a sequel until I started. It was very apparent as I began that I was jumping into the middle of something!

We are quickly introduced to Hope Carson, who is being accused of an assault on a best friend, as well as a murder of police officer. The local D.A Remy Jennings contacts Hope Carson’s ex-husband, in order to collect as much information regarding Hope as he can provide. The problem is that the information the ex-husband provides doesn’t match up with the observations Remy has made of Hope. So Remy goes to speak to Hope and her best friend Law Reilly (whom Remy Jennings knows well) in order to begin solving this puzzling crime.

As Remy continues his investigation, we learn that Hope Carson moved to Ash, Kentucky to heal from her divorce. She was a victim of an abusive marriage and she moved to Ash to be closer to friends like Law Reilly. Once Remy talks to Hope, he can see that it would be very difficult for such a mild-mannered woman to have perpetuated such a crime against two able-bodied men. Thus we have a murder, an assault and a cover-up attempt. Who is the culprit? While the police investigate, Remy finds himself drawn to Hope. He finds her attractive and all his instincts are screaming at him to protect her. How can he effectively do his job when Hope Carson is a person interest? It is clearly a conflict of interest and his feelings leave him compromised. But there is a murderer in town and the people of Ash need this crime solved fast. What’s a D.A to do?

I didn’t know what to expect when I read this book. I wanted to try a book written by Shiloh Walker and that is why I picked this one. Her writing style was very suspenseful. I just couldn’t put it down. I was rooting for Remy and Hope, but I also wanted to know who was trying to frame Hope, and why? The author did a good job of juggling the two issues. I like the pace of the relationship. It was built slowly and that increased my angst. I also appreciated how the character of Hope Carson grew. She started off as a helpless victim—scared of her own shadow and ended up as a woman telling her ex-husband to get lost. She learned to use her voice and to fight back. Bravo! The author did a great job building with character building.

I didn’t get a lot of the secondary character’s issues because I didn’t read book 1. I will have to go and read book 1, so I can understand to the “Who’s” and the “Why’s”.

If you love suspense and romance, then you need to read this trilogy. Get ready for a great ride.

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Feb 25, 2012 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic-suspense

I'm giving the second part of this trilogy 4 stars for two reasons. The first reason is the repetitiveness in the first half of the book. I understand the reason for it, the author wanted us to understand just how awful the heroine's marriage had been and just how much it had damaged her, but after awhile it started to become annoying. However, that alone wouldn't have caused me to lower my rating to 4.

What really brought it down was the way the heroine in the upcoming third part of the trilogy...more

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Apr 06, 2012 Amy rated it 3 of 5 stars

I agree with other reviewers that this book was not as good as the first. The mystery is amping up a bit. I've had my suspicion of who the killer is since the first book and am eager to see if I'm right. This will force me to read the third book even though I'm not at all interested in the main characters. Like other readers, I too agree that Law acted like a moron in this book. The character of Nia and her introduction made me like her even less than Law. I don't really see how I will enjoy the...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Lynsey (The Demon Librarian) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: sweet-romance, romantic-suspense, romantic-elements, hot-smexy-times, there-s-been-a-murrrrrder

This is book two of the trilogy following the disturbing serial rapist/killer who's using the quiet town of Ash for his sadistic games. During the course of which, three couples meet and fall in love and in some way or other, become embroiled in the danger.

Although having said that, this time was a slight departure because the lead female character, Hope, whom we met in book one as Law Riley's frightened mouse of a friend who's been abused for years by her ex husband, has enough troubles of her...more

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Jan 25, 2012 Pamela / SpazP rated it 5 of 5 stars

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After reading the first book in Shiloh Walker's romantic suspense Ash Trilogy, If You Hear Her, I could not wait to get my hands on this one. If You See Her picks up right where the first book left off and there is a nasty killer still on the loose in the small town of Ash, Kentucky. We know all of the characters in play by now, while the romance arc is between Hope and Remy. As we get to enjoy the happily-ever-after play out, we are also watching the town from the killer...more

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Oct 09, 2012 Kerr rated it 4 of 5 stars

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book 2. When Hope Carson gave into her best friends persistent nagging to stop running from (the memory of) her abusive ex husband and settle, becoming his assistant, she didn't expect to be witness to his being set up for a murder he wasnt in town to commit, nor did she expect to be framed for HIS injuries, the death of a deputy and left for dead. But somewhere along the way she found her spine, which she'll need because the DA who was going to have to have her arrested for murder and assault h...more

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May 28, 2012 Margaret rated it 3 of 5 stars

After I finished this book, the second book in the trilogy set in Ash, Kentucky, I was fairly disappointed. The narrative kept us connected to the first story "If You Hear Her," but did not expand on it. This story of Hope Carson and local DA Remy Jennings, could have been entangled in the first and last book, because we learned nothing knew about the predator, which this trilogy started with. I know he was always mentioned in the book watching Hope and keeping eye on Detective Joe Carson from C...more After I finished this book, the second book in the trilogy set in Ash, Kentucky, I was fairly disappointed. The narrative kept us connected to the first story "If You Hear Her," but did not expand on it. This story of Hope Carson and local DA Remy Jennings, could have been entangled in the first and last book, because we learned nothing knew about the predator, which this trilogy started with. I know he was always mentioned in the book watching Hope and keeping eye on Detective Joe Carson from Clinton. Hope's abusive ex-husband. The romance between Remy and Hope was mainly the center focus in this story.The suspense had more to do with Hope's ex-husband.The stalking and what transpired in the end could have worked just as well, if combined with first and last book.Some might think I am being too critical, but in all honesty did we learn anything new about this predator or see any investigation on finding out who he was ... No.With what happened in the end, its predictable what Ezra King's new job will be.

Even though I wasn't happy about this story as a whole, Shiloh brings to this story a lot of emotion, first with Brody, Remy's Nephew. I hope to hear more about him in the final book, have fingers crossed that Brody's relationship with his father is not left on the sideline.Shiloh did very good portrayal of Hope, a victim of marital abuse who slowly takes her first steps of finally becoming a woman who could find love again and start to move away from the frail woman everyone sees her to be.Of course lets not forget, Nia Hollister, a cousin to the woman who was murdered and found in Law's place. She believes the gossip of the local busy body and aims gun at Law and Hope. Law lets her go leaving Hope's and Law's friendship for awhile with issues to resolve.Final book will be about Nia and the man who has been caught in the middle of it all, Writer Law Reilly.
I like Shiloh's writing style and the way she has the different peoples POV intertwined within or near every second paragraph is very well done.(less)

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May 10, 2012 Kari rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery-crime, romance, contemporary

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Mar 24, 2012 Isis FG rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Isis FG by: continuation of a series

Shelves: bought-walmart, condition-new, format-mmp, series-ash-trilogy, info-full, published-2012, genre-romance-suspense, 2012, reviewed, stars-4-5

Rating: 4.5 / 5

I enjoyed this book quite a bit, but yet I didn't find it to be as good as the first book in the series.

Series Note:
Second book in the "Ash" trilogy, about a small Kentucky town, the people who live there, and the weird things that begin to happen there. This series really should be read in order because there are continuing storylines and an overall story arc throughout the trilogy.

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Hope Carson has been through complete and utter hell in her life and she's only just beginn...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Lhenry rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: heroine-takes-a-beating, ptsd

I did not enjoy this one very much. I just did not find Hope or Remy very likable. Maybe I was just in a bad mood when I read the story. I can see that someone who was a victim of really bad abuse like hope was would swing back and forth between wanting to be safe and wanting to be independent - so that was easy to understand but it was also annoying. Frankly I also though she treated Law very poorly. The only person in her life she could trust and who had been there for her and he messes up one...more

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Feb 06, 2012 Noelle rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, 2012-reads, depressed-heroine, herione-with-tortured-past, romantic-suspence, scarred-heroine, serial-killer

This book might have been 3*, it is a second in a trilogy and should not be read as a stand alone (wich I did),Imo. That could have been why I never felt a connection with any of the characters,felt lost through much of the story line and in the end,just skimmed through it to end it.

Hope (h) wakes up in a hospital,her wrists have been slit, her best friend horribly attacked and a man murdered and everyone is longing their fingers at her.

Remy (H) has a job to do whether he likes it or not. As the...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Lyndi marked it as dnf

10%. That's how far I made it before the 15 different story lines made me give up. I heard great reviews about this, so I was excited to finally read it. But 5 pages after a conversation, we've touched on 3 different scenes with secondary characters and I've forgotten who or what happened 5 pages ago.

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Jan 25, 2012 Lori rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: jan-2012, read-in-2012, rom-suspense

4.5 stars. Am loving this trilogy. Love Walker's RS voice. Can't wait to read the next one.

Thank you to Shiloh Walker for sending me an advance copy of this book. At the end of If You Hear Her, Hope and Law had been attacked and Hope was thought to have done it as an attempted murder-suicide. Remy feels terrible pursuing this, but as the DA, he has to. Once Hope is exonerated, the action truly begins.

I liked Hope and Remy. They were both put in untenable situations. I really wanted to hate Remy...more

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Jun 16, 2012 Crazy4more rated it 4 of 5 stars

3.75 stars

Loved it. It wasn't as intense as the first book, I was so scared and horrified and didn't know where it was going after the first read...

This second installment continued with its great characters, dialogs and enriched plot. I was very happy to see all the characters embraced and continued onto the second book instead of dropped off or just having a few lines here and there. The romance was bittersweet and wretching since Hope had survived such a brutal marriage, moving on would be a...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Tina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, thiller-suspense, romance

The middle book picks right where the first book If You Hear Her left off.

In the previous book, the serial killer set a series of events in motion to throw the scent off him and onto others. It worked a little too well. A night of terrible violence culminated in the death of a deputy, Law was beaten into a coma and Hope confined, put on suicide watch and was mere moments away from criminal charges.

As this book opens, The killer is busy congratulating himself on a job of fine mis-direction. But...more The middle book picks right where the first book If You Hear Her left off.

In the previous book, the serial killer set a series of events in motion to throw the scent off him and onto others. It worked a little too well. A night of terrible violence culminated in the death of a deputy, Law was beaten into a coma and Hope confined, put on suicide watch and was mere moments away from criminal charges.

As this book opens, The killer is busy congratulating himself on a job of fine mis-direction. But his sense of well being ends all too soon.

Remy, the handsome DA, is reluctant to bring a warrant. His instincts are telling him something isn't right and it isn't just because he finds himself irrevocably drawn to Hope. Law awakes from his coma and has a disturbing story to tell about the night in question. And Ezra, the seasoned cop, is convinced they've been handed an elaborate set up even though he personally has not authority to investigate anything.

Hope is cleared, much to her relief. But her relief is short-lived as her abusive ex-husband has decided he wants his errant wife back and he decides to head to Ash to get her. But Hope has an unlikely champion.

This book features Hope and Remy as the main couple. Of the three books I felt this was the weakest in the romance department. For one, I wasn't as sold on the Hope/Remy romance as I was on Lena/Ezra. It felt expedient rather than natural. I also didn't get the sense of chemistry between Hope & Remy that I did with the other two couples.

I was actually more absorbed by the increasingly desperate actions of the serial killer as he gets more and more nervous about being discovered. We still have no idea who it is although I suspect that we have met him. The author is playing her cards very close to her chest giving very few clues a reader can try to use to ferret out the identity.

One thing I thought was a nice touch was how the author portrayed parts of small town life. In many romance novels, especially in recent series offerings, small towns are painted as these idyllic enclaves that serve as a friendly, welcoming and safe antidote for the big, bad city. And while one one level Ash does serve as a friendly, everyone-knows-your-name place, the author also shows a darker side of small town life; clannishness, suspicions of outsiders, and destructive gossip are also highlighted. That element of small town life also serves to work to the killer's advantage and it is something he is aware of and manipulates in his favor.

The ending was great and exciting and sets up the final installment nicely. As an added bonus we get a return visit of the grieving, vengeance seeking Nia who wants answers about her cousin's murder.(less)

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“This was the absolute last woman on earth he should want—she was trouble, in so many ways. She was troubled, and that was just one of the reasons he didn’t need this.
This was the absolute last woman on earth he wanted to want—she just plain and simple was trouble—he could feel that in his bones.
And yet, as he stared into those big, green eyes, he did want.
Hell, did he want.” — 2 people liked it

“Then he kissed her again. When he licked her through the silk, she moaned. Catching the fabric, he tugged it aside and licked her again. “Hot … fuck, yeah, you’re hot.”
Hope shuddered and fisted her hands in his hair again. But this time, she tugged him closer, gasping out his name.
He smiled against her and then proceeded to do to her what she’d been doing to him from the first time he’d laid eyes on her—driving him out of his fucking mind.” — 2 people liked it

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