Nothing to Fear

Nothing to Fear by Claire Boston, mystery, The Blackridge Series #1

This story takes place in Australia and contains the charm of the language and locations. There are plenty of subplots in this story to keep the reader guessing what will happen next and the action is fast paced. A slight clue is given, and those who are familiar with mysteries will pick up on it, but it doesn’t ruin the surprise of the ending.

Hannah Novak was date raped while in college and returns to her grandparents Blackridge Holiday Park to create a hideaway luxury retreat. Sgt. Lincoln Zanettie hires his best friend Ryan Kilpatrick who has a son, Felix, 8. He has gone through a nasty divorce from Paula and takes a cabin at the park.

Hannah is afraid to be alone with men but is attracted to Ryan. The story takes the two through the hardships of a relationship when both have been bruised by the past. They grow stronger with each other, and their romance ties the story together beyond the mystery.

Hannah’s troubles begin with phone calls with hang ups; gifts left on her doorstep; and her rapists, Justin, showing up in town. If that isn’t enough, her father, who killed her mother, has early parole and visits. Then her cabins are broken into and trashed. Finally, her dog is poisoned. Did I say the story was action packed?

Hannah survives all these trials with the help of Ryan, Felix, and her best friends, Kit, Fleur, and Mai who will be featured in future stories. In this story friendship plays a key role in keeping Hannah safe. She doesn’t act stupid like many heroines being stalked. She even learns self-defense. But that doesn’t prevent the killer from making his final move. You’ll want to keep the pages turning on this story.

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