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Bannon Brothers #1
Trust
With relentless suspense and a deft feel for creating men of power and character, Janet Dailey introduces three unforgettable brothers: RJ, Linc, and Deke Bannon.
Cold cases aren't RJ Bannon’s usual line of work. But Ann Montgomery’s long-ago abduction is too intriguing to pass up. Especially with a two-million-dollar reward for Ann’s safe return about to expire.
Ann was just three when she was taken in the night from her family’s historic Virginia mansion more than twenty-five years ago. The Montgomerys, socially prominent descendants of horse-and-hounds Tidewater aristocracy, launched a heartbreaking search, but no trace of the missing girl was ever found. Bannon knows the chances of finding her now—alive or dead—are slim, yet he can’t stop searching for answers. Especially once he meets Erin Randall. A beautiful, talented local artist, she seems to share some tantalizing connections with the vanished Ann. The deeper Bannon’s investigation goes, the more convinced he is that Erin’s tied to the case. But his quest for the truth will put her in mortal danger.
Hugh Montgomery never stopped wondering what happened to his little girl. Now, as a legacy of lies and deception comes to a shocking climax, a hidden menace explodes. Who will live and who will die? On his own, Bannon vows to protect Erin at all costs...and puts his own life on the line...
Cold cases aren't RJ Bannon’s usual line of work. But Ann Montgomery’s long-ago abduction is too intriguing to pass up. Especially with a two-million-dollar reward for Ann’s safe return about to expire.
Ann was just three when she was taken in the night from her family’s historic Virginia mansion more than twenty-five years ago. The Montgomerys, socially prominent descendants of horse-and-hounds Tidewater aristocracy, launched a heartbreaking search, but no trace of the missing girl was ever found. Bannon knows the chances of finding her now—alive or dead—are slim, yet he can’t stop searching for answers. Especially once he meets Erin Randall. A beautiful, talented local artist, she seems to share some tantalizing connections with the vanished Ann. The deeper Bannon’s investigation goes, the more convinced he is that Erin’s tied to the case. But his quest for the truth will put her in mortal danger.
Hugh Montgomery never stopped wondering what happened to his little girl. Now, as a legacy of lies and deception comes to a shocking climax, a hidden menace explodes. Who will live and who will die? On his own, Bannon vows to protect Erin at all costs...and puts his own life on the line...
352 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Janet Dailey
390 books1,838 followersJanet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
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August 27, 2011
It was just ok - story moved along but nothing really exciting happened. This is the first book I've read by the author and probably will be the last.
February 23, 2024
A kidnapped young child, a cold case file, first in a series. Enjoyed it.
June 26, 2021
This story was okay, not one of the authors better ones. It felt like the ending was abrupt and ran out of steam. So much was left up in the air or unexplained with the Montgomery situation and the hacker not to mention Cutt. It will not be a story that will stick with me.
May 9, 2021
A classic
A great read, tension galore. Dailey nails the male viewpoint with precision. Add to this a strong plot and great characters and you have a great book.
A great read, tension galore. Dailey nails the male viewpoint with precision. Add to this a strong plot and great characters and you have a great book.
November 15, 2018
i found this read at Dollar General ... do u ever shop there. books are $3 bucks. no joke! check them out! great cover. well written, who doesn't love a great western. not saying that books don't look like they are or have been there a while ...but i appreciate a book with style. there are just certain genres i enjoy reading every soon often and when i have not done some in a while i jump in and i feel that it just feels like home ...does that make sense? it does to me ... i love reading hand held books ... kindle reads are the norm. great read. well written. and i will read more from Janet soon enough. ( :
August 25, 2022
This was just okay I guess.
The book read really abrupt at times at I didn't understand how the story was progressing - it was something like a steady line and then a huge bump every few pages and I got frustrated real fast. The romance was completely absent tbh, I couldn't feel an ounce of chemistry between the two main characters and that really says something.
The coincidences in this book were way too many to still appear believable and everything happened way too easily - Bannon happened to meet Erin just by chance, Erin's acquanitance with Montgomery's was ill fetched, the ways by which they happen to uncover several clues felt non sensical and it all had a part and taking away from the appeal of the book.
The book read really abrupt at times at I didn't understand how the story was progressing - it was something like a steady line and then a huge bump every few pages and I got frustrated real fast. The romance was completely absent tbh, I couldn't feel an ounce of chemistry between the two main characters and that really says something.
The coincidences in this book were way too many to still appear believable and everything happened way too easily - Bannon happened to meet Erin just by chance, Erin's acquanitance with Montgomery's was ill fetched, the ways by which they happen to uncover several clues felt non sensical and it all had a part and taking away from the appeal of the book.
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February 19, 2023Clean, unexciting romance. The plot was thin and no suspense as the outcome was clearly indicated at the start. Not one of my favorites.
June 30, 2012
DiDi's review posted on Guilty Pleasures
3.5 Stars
This is the first Janet Dailey book I have read, I was drawn to it, for some strange reason, because of the cover :)
TRUST is the first book of Ms. Dailey's new Bannon Brother's series. This is RJ, aka Bannon, the oldest Bannon Brother's story. RJ is a police officer who is off duty due to an on the job injury, by chance he comes across a cold case involving a missing 3 yr old, something calls to him about the case and he unofficially starts investigating. Erin meets Bannon when he buys a piece of her art. They feel an instant connection, but neither act on it, that day. Circumstances bring them together, Erin finds herself in danger and Bannon finds himself neck deep in a cold case, deception and scandal. I do feel the plot of TRUST is heavier on mystery/suspense, than actual romance, but while reading you do "see" Bannon and Erin falling for each other.
TRUST is an engaging read, the bond and connection grow between Erin and Bannon throughout the book. Hugh Montgomery is an interesting character who had me pulling for him, even though he gives off a grumpy, ball breaking persona. I enjoyed the fact that we don't only get Erin and Bannon's points of view, but some of the supporting characters POV as well.
For those of you who are familiar with my normal reading preferences, please note that there is...gasp...NO SEX in this book, some sweet kisses, but the lack of sex fits the pace and plot of the story.
TRUST is a enjoyable romantic suspense read with well developed characters and a plot with twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages.
3.5 Stars
This is the first Janet Dailey book I have read, I was drawn to it, for some strange reason, because of the cover :)
TRUST is the first book of Ms. Dailey's new Bannon Brother's series. This is RJ, aka Bannon, the oldest Bannon Brother's story. RJ is a police officer who is off duty due to an on the job injury, by chance he comes across a cold case involving a missing 3 yr old, something calls to him about the case and he unofficially starts investigating. Erin meets Bannon when he buys a piece of her art. They feel an instant connection, but neither act on it, that day. Circumstances bring them together, Erin finds herself in danger and Bannon finds himself neck deep in a cold case, deception and scandal. I do feel the plot of TRUST is heavier on mystery/suspense, than actual romance, but while reading you do "see" Bannon and Erin falling for each other.
TRUST is an engaging read, the bond and connection grow between Erin and Bannon throughout the book. Hugh Montgomery is an interesting character who had me pulling for him, even though he gives off a grumpy, ball breaking persona. I enjoyed the fact that we don't only get Erin and Bannon's points of view, but some of the supporting characters POV as well.
For those of you who are familiar with my normal reading preferences, please note that there is...gasp...NO SEX in this book, some sweet kisses, but the lack of sex fits the pace and plot of the story.
TRUST is a enjoyable romantic suspense read with well developed characters and a plot with twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages.
January 19, 2025
I loved the Calder series so I had high hopes for this. Unlike what another reviewer stated, this is NOT a western. The whole story rambles on and on and nothing much really happens. Some plot points are very contrived. A child was kidnapped and has been missing for twenty years. The same day a detective decides to look into this cold case, he meets an artist who (gasp) turns out to be the missing child. This is not exactly a spoiler as this is heavily hinted at from the start and confirmed well before the end. And then it ends. Where is Charlie, the dog we've learned to love? He just gets dropped. What happens to Carolyn? What actually happened during the kidnapping? What will Montgomery do about his dwindling fortune? The chief will need to turn state's evidence, but does he? Do we catch the guy who shot Bannen? Nope. Seriously, a whole lot of words about nothing.
March 5, 2012
I really enjoy Dailey's writing, even when she underwent a tough spell and plagarised some things (and suffered legal consequences). This story is about recovering (from a gunshot) detective RJ Bannon, who bored, decides to look into a 30-year-old cold case about a missing child. His interest is piqued because the missing child is the daughter of a local, somewhat reclusive and ruthless, millionaire who set a huge reward for her return. The reward will be null and void in a few months. Yet some others seem to resent Bannon's looking into the cold case. Good story, well developed plot, and great characters.
June 13, 2012
I liked this book slightly better than the last Janet Dailey book in this series that I read. The plot was very apparent from the very beginning. Bannon, a detective on medical leave, delves into a 20+ year old cold case involving a kidnapped three-year old girl. The very same day he happens upon this case, he meets Erin, an artist. Now how unbelievable is this - Erin turns out to be the missing girl - far-fetched you may ask? Anyway, the two get close as Bannon uncovers the whys and whodonits of the case. Very slow moving at first, but in the later chapters it picks up and you become interested in figuring out the twists and turns.
November 20, 2018
I picked up this book to try out Janet Dailey. It was just not my kind of book. Too much coincidence for me to deal with. Also, a lot of lapses in time that just made no sense
Just not for me.
Just not for me.
January 13, 2013
I found this book to be too descriptive. I also didn't like how the author focused solely on the characters at the beginning instead of the story. I want to be drawn into the story quickly and slowly introduced to the characters, not the other way around. Not my type of book.
August 17, 2011
usually I love Janey Dailey and was looking forward to this book coming out. Have to say the cover is the best part. Very dissapointed
February 24, 2012
Hadn't seen a new book from Janet Daily in awhile. This one was a completely different setting than so many of the western ones I've loved, but the good characters and settings were still there.
March 14, 2024
**MINOR SPOILERS**
This is book is the first in the Bannon Brothers trilogy. This book can be read as a standalone. The main characters for the next two books are introduced.
RJ is on extended leave from the police force in a small town because he was shot in the line of duty. When he visits the police station, he speaks to a co-worker who is putting cold case paperwork on a computer for easy access. He coincidentally sees a cold case about a missing child, Ann, that was abducted almost 20 years prior and that the money offered for a reward is about to revert back to her father. He decides to look into it. As the story goes on, he knows that Ann’s father, Hugh, has lost most of his money in a downturn in the hedge market. That information would not have been available in the cold case files as it is a more recent development. How he knew this was not explained.
Most of the book is told form RJ’s point of view but a few scenes are told from the point of view of others. He comes across as a decent man. He and his brothers are close. He speaks to his mother every day which seemed like a bit of a surprise. Most people call him Bannon including his brothers which I thought was a little odd.
That the missing woman is alive and who she is quite a coincidence and I thought that there needed to be more work to find her.
The story had many facets which made it interesting. Because there were so many, a few felt like they were underdeveloped. While you become fairly certain you know why the kidnappers took Ann, it was never confirmed. Also, the female kidnapper wrote to Hugh but why she did so was not explained. I thought the relationship between Erin and RJ could have been developed more.
Several of the characters in the book are somewhat unlikeable. Hugh, Ann’s father, is a crook and the author mentions this but focuses more on the fact that he misses her daughter. Truthfully, I am not sure his financial schemes needed to be part of the storyline. The chief of police was on the take and works with a hacker and an ex-con to try to extort money. It was unclear why the ex-con, Cutt, watched Erin. Hugh’s significant other, Caroline, was a gold digger who thinks that he still has money.
I have sympathy for the shooting that RJ lived through, but I was surprised that he was not asked to come back to work in two years. I think he could have been at a desk job at the least.
The title had a double meaning, RJ and Erin had to trust each other, but the money set aside for Erin’s return was put in a trust that was about to expire.
I read this book more than 10 years after it was written and women were frequently referred to as girls which is a dated reference. In addition, RJ does not tell Erin that he suspects that she is the missing daughter until well into the book. He also believes that she is not safe but does not give her full disclosure. I thought he should have done so for her own safety. He does tell her eventually. Her reaction to finding out who she is, in my opinion, overly dramatic as she beats him on the chest for several minutes while crying.
When RJ is first thinking about the abduction, he knows that it is unlikely that Ann is still alive. He remembers what he learned in his training about child abduction and remembers being told “child predators wanted sex”. It should be described as rape in my humble opinion.
RJ gets a trained dog to watch over Erin when he is not there. The dog was great.
I bought the first two books in the series at the same time so I plan to read the second book. Otherwise, I might not have done so. I think the book could have been shorter.
This is book is the first in the Bannon Brothers trilogy. This book can be read as a standalone. The main characters for the next two books are introduced.
RJ is on extended leave from the police force in a small town because he was shot in the line of duty. When he visits the police station, he speaks to a co-worker who is putting cold case paperwork on a computer for easy access. He coincidentally sees a cold case about a missing child, Ann, that was abducted almost 20 years prior and that the money offered for a reward is about to revert back to her father. He decides to look into it. As the story goes on, he knows that Ann’s father, Hugh, has lost most of his money in a downturn in the hedge market. That information would not have been available in the cold case files as it is a more recent development. How he knew this was not explained.
Most of the book is told form RJ’s point of view but a few scenes are told from the point of view of others. He comes across as a decent man. He and his brothers are close. He speaks to his mother every day which seemed like a bit of a surprise. Most people call him Bannon including his brothers which I thought was a little odd.
That the missing woman is alive and who she is quite a coincidence and I thought that there needed to be more work to find her.
The story had many facets which made it interesting. Because there were so many, a few felt like they were underdeveloped. While you become fairly certain you know why the kidnappers took Ann, it was never confirmed. Also, the female kidnapper wrote to Hugh but why she did so was not explained. I thought the relationship between Erin and RJ could have been developed more.
Several of the characters in the book are somewhat unlikeable. Hugh, Ann’s father, is a crook and the author mentions this but focuses more on the fact that he misses her daughter. Truthfully, I am not sure his financial schemes needed to be part of the storyline. The chief of police was on the take and works with a hacker and an ex-con to try to extort money. It was unclear why the ex-con, Cutt, watched Erin. Hugh’s significant other, Caroline, was a gold digger who thinks that he still has money.
I have sympathy for the shooting that RJ lived through, but I was surprised that he was not asked to come back to work in two years. I think he could have been at a desk job at the least.
The title had a double meaning, RJ and Erin had to trust each other, but the money set aside for Erin’s return was put in a trust that was about to expire.
I read this book more than 10 years after it was written and women were frequently referred to as girls which is a dated reference. In addition, RJ does not tell Erin that he suspects that she is the missing daughter until well into the book. He also believes that she is not safe but does not give her full disclosure. I thought he should have done so for her own safety. He does tell her eventually. Her reaction to finding out who she is, in my opinion, overly dramatic as she beats him on the chest for several minutes while crying.
When RJ is first thinking about the abduction, he knows that it is unlikely that Ann is still alive. He remembers what he learned in his training about child abduction and remembers being told “child predators wanted sex”. It should be described as rape in my humble opinion.
RJ gets a trained dog to watch over Erin when he is not there. The dog was great.
I bought the first two books in the series at the same time so I plan to read the second book. Otherwise, I might not have done so. I think the book could have been shorter.
July 23, 2024
Pretty decent read, but it could have been soooo much better. The ending was rushed and there were so many loose ends that never got resolved. Like why all the build up and mystery about where the ex wife was, then like oh here she is…
So much focus was made about all the boxes of evidence and replies from the news station, but they never even went through them all. Not to mention the letters from “Ann’s new mom” that poor what’s her name went through so much trouble to steal, just for him to never even bother reading. The author did such a great job of building all of this up, and then just got bored with it & was like ok happy ever after, the end…
The MFC was very flat, and had the personality of a dishrag. MMC came off as kind of creepy in the beginning. Honestly for a few chapters there, I thought he might actually be a bad guy stalker, especially when he’s talking about how he’s going to track her down. Like, sir, if she wanted you to contact her again she would have told you. The fact that she didn’t, means she wasnt interested… I love a good trapped together theme as much as the next girl, but this was more like a Stockholms syndrome romance.
Overall, it wasnt terrible, but I’ll definitely have to think twice before I read anything else from this author.
So much focus was made about all the boxes of evidence and replies from the news station, but they never even went through them all. Not to mention the letters from “Ann’s new mom” that poor what’s her name went through so much trouble to steal, just for him to never even bother reading. The author did such a great job of building all of this up, and then just got bored with it & was like ok happy ever after, the end…
The MFC was very flat, and had the personality of a dishrag. MMC came off as kind of creepy in the beginning. Honestly for a few chapters there, I thought he might actually be a bad guy stalker, especially when he’s talking about how he’s going to track her down. Like, sir, if she wanted you to contact her again she would have told you. The fact that she didn’t, means she wasnt interested… I love a good trapped together theme as much as the next girl, but this was more like a Stockholms syndrome romance.
Overall, it wasnt terrible, but I’ll definitely have to think twice before I read anything else from this author.
May 1, 2022
On disability leave, Detective RJ Bannon is intrigued by a 25-year-old missing person case, things don’t add up. Portions are missing from the file as it’s relegated to ‘dead’; time hasn’t run out on the reward and; billionaire businessman/father of the missing toddler is secretly bankrupt and arranging to have the money paid to himself.
Bannon has no doubt Hugh ‘Monty’ Montgomery was devasted when his three-year old daughter, Ann, was kidnapped. That has nothing to do with the nagging feeling Monty’s hiding something now. With the case’s anniversary coming up and questions tickling his brain, Bannon kicks the hornet’s nest and guests on a local news show to discuss it.
Meanwhile, Bannon gets relief from the case is intriguing and beautiful local artist, Erin Randall. Though it’s not really a problem, Bannon begins to believe Erin could be the missing heiress as they move through the getting to know you stage of their relationship. Also, separate groups are working against Monty as he tries to stay afloat with no money in his coffers and; Bannon fears he’s put a spotlight on Erin as he seems to be a target since he focused on the case.
Rating: 4.5stars
Bannon has no doubt Hugh ‘Monty’ Montgomery was devasted when his three-year old daughter, Ann, was kidnapped. That has nothing to do with the nagging feeling Monty’s hiding something now. With the case’s anniversary coming up and questions tickling his brain, Bannon kicks the hornet’s nest and guests on a local news show to discuss it.
Meanwhile, Bannon gets relief from the case is intriguing and beautiful local artist, Erin Randall. Though it’s not really a problem, Bannon begins to believe Erin could be the missing heiress as they move through the getting to know you stage of their relationship. Also, separate groups are working against Monty as he tries to stay afloat with no money in his coffers and; Bannon fears he’s put a spotlight on Erin as he seems to be a target since he focused on the case.
Rating: 4.5stars
February 8, 2023
RJ Bannon with the Wainsville Police Department has been on extended departmental leave after being shot in the line of duty. He’s back to work to get his boss to sign a claims form when he finds a case folder involving the kidnapping of three-year-old named Ann Spencer Montgomery. Though the abduction took place before his time.
The girl who has been presumed dead would be twenty-nine years old if she were ever found. But RJ’s boss, Chief Hoebel is declaring every case more than five years old a cold case and has to be archived and this one is no exception.
RJ decides to take on the case even though it’s been over twenty-five lyears since Ann went missing.
The whole thing had started as a favor, more or less, for Doris Rawlings the Case File Manager who was assigned to archive all cold cases in a bid to go paperless in the department.
While on a visit to the Art Walk exhibition, Bannon meets a woman called Erin who sells paintings. He’s immediately interested in her and buys two of her paintings.
Soon after the media catches wind of the old case, Erin mentions in passing to RJ that she painted the Montgomery mansion for the Wainsville historical society.
She offers to take RJ on a tour of the mansion and invites him over to her place where RJ gets the feeling they are being watched.
It is not so surprising considering there’s a lot of money involved as a reward held in a trust that’s about to be dissolved.
The girl who has been presumed dead would be twenty-nine years old if she were ever found. But RJ’s boss, Chief Hoebel is declaring every case more than five years old a cold case and has to be archived and this one is no exception.
RJ decides to take on the case even though it’s been over twenty-five lyears since Ann went missing.
The whole thing had started as a favor, more or less, for Doris Rawlings the Case File Manager who was assigned to archive all cold cases in a bid to go paperless in the department.
While on a visit to the Art Walk exhibition, Bannon meets a woman called Erin who sells paintings. He’s immediately interested in her and buys two of her paintings.
Soon after the media catches wind of the old case, Erin mentions in passing to RJ that she painted the Montgomery mansion for the Wainsville historical society.
She offers to take RJ on a tour of the mansion and invites him over to her place where RJ gets the feeling they are being watched.
It is not so surprising considering there’s a lot of money involved as a reward held in a trust that’s about to be dissolved.
June 23, 2021
I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it. It's the story of a little girl who was kidnapped and the police officer, RJ Bannon, who goes looking for her more than 20 years later.
RJ is on leave of absence since he was shot in the line of duty. He stops in at the station and a friend of his has been put in charge of computerizing the cold case files and he comes across the case of Ann Montgomery. She has been missing for more than 20 yrears and has a reward of two million dollars. RJ starts studying the case and has a friend at the local News station do a story on her.
While RJ is looking into the case he meets Erin, a young woman who is an artist. Her life suddenly becomes in danger so RJ starts protecting her and trying to find out why she is in danger.
Hugh Montgomery has never forgotten his missing daughter and will do anything to find her.
RJ is on leave of absence since he was shot in the line of duty. He stops in at the station and a friend of his has been put in charge of computerizing the cold case files and he comes across the case of Ann Montgomery. She has been missing for more than 20 yrears and has a reward of two million dollars. RJ starts studying the case and has a friend at the local News station do a story on her.
While RJ is looking into the case he meets Erin, a young woman who is an artist. Her life suddenly becomes in danger so RJ starts protecting her and trying to find out why she is in danger.
Hugh Montgomery has never forgotten his missing daughter and will do anything to find her.
October 21, 2022
This was a great read with suspense, mystery and romance. RJ Bannon was on disability leave from his police job when a fellow worker told him about a cold case that she was concerned was being ignored along with a two million dollar reward. This was not what he usually did but the case was very intriguing and he was looking for something to keep him busy. Almost 25 years ago a little girl was taken from her home in the middle of the night with no clues left behind. The journey to the end is great.
July 16, 2021
ing. When I see it's one of her books ,Its a must read.Exciting, fast moving,and contains horses which is always a draw for me. This is a story for anyone who likes this type of exciting adventuress mystery.
This was a terrific and as always Janet Dailey never disappoints. An enjoyable page turner. Great relatable characters.Keeps you hoping for the inevitable happy ending. A must read for an adult interested in her brand of story telling that always pleases.
This was a terrific and as always Janet Dailey never disappoints. An enjoyable page turner. Great relatable characters.Keeps you hoping for the inevitable happy ending. A must read for an adult interested in her brand of story telling that always pleases.
September 26, 2023
Not written by Janet Daily
This is an okay detective/police drama with a sparkless, flat romance. But it definitely wasn't written by Janet Daily. It's known that since her death in 2013 other people are writing for the franchise, but this is not referenced on the copyright page. Failure to disclose the true authorship goes against Best Practices. Do they think Janet Daily fans are so daft we won't recognize the difference? I noticed.
This is an okay detective/police drama with a sparkless, flat romance. But it definitely wasn't written by Janet Daily. It's known that since her death in 2013 other people are writing for the franchise, but this is not referenced on the copyright page. Failure to disclose the true authorship goes against Best Practices. Do they think Janet Daily fans are so daft we won't recognize the difference? I noticed.
August 22, 2020
My first time reading any of the Bannon Brothers series - but certainly won't be the last! This was an exciting book to read even if was written years ago. I've read many of Janet Dailey's other books but was thoroughly intrigued with this one. Lost myself easily in the flow of the storyline and was quite pleased at the ending as well. Great job, Ms. Dailey!
January 20, 2023
Definitely good at watching a budding romance grow but the plot was very easily figured out at the beginning. There were a few twists & turns along the way, but you know what the end is going to be from the start. Easy to fall in love with the two main characters & cheer for their romance to have a happy ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 20, 2019
Great story
I have been a fan of Janet Daily’s work for a long time. This book was just as good as all her other stories. Well written, realistic, and fascinating characters. There was the perfect balance of intrigue and romance.
I have been a fan of Janet Daily’s work for a long time. This book was just as good as all her other stories. Well written, realistic, and fascinating characters. There was the perfect balance of intrigue and romance.
August 11, 2021
Banana
Sweet story and very upright masculine hero. Nicely plotted and good detective work. Of course we knew the outcome but an epilogue would have made it more of a romance novel encased in a detective story.
Sweet story and very upright masculine hero. Nicely plotted and good detective work. Of course we knew the outcome but an epilogue would have made it more of a romance novel encased in a detective story.
August 17, 2021
Interesting
Interesting story. Bannon is a great guy and cop but sure has a knack for drawing trouble to him. Really thought Erin suspected the truth at first. Was a very interesting case.
Interesting story. Bannon is a great guy and cop but sure has a knack for drawing trouble to him. Really thought Erin suspected the truth at first. Was a very interesting case.
October 20, 2021
old Janet Dailey fan
I used to read all of Janet Dailey books when I subscribed to Harlequin Romance series. This was a little convoluted but happy endings are just that. Would have liked to “have seen the picnic on the beach….” Don’t want to spoil anything for next reader.
I used to read all of Janet Dailey books when I subscribed to Harlequin Romance series. This was a little convoluted but happy endings are just that. Would have liked to “have seen the picnic on the beach….” Don’t want to spoil anything for next reader.
October 25, 2021
Bannon Brothers
This was a really great book. It was about a Detective who started dating a girl named Erin. When facts about her birth family didn't ring true he started to investigate. And off things went from there. Kit Ryan
This was a really great book. It was about a Detective who started dating a girl named Erin. When facts about her birth family didn't ring true he started to investigate. And off things went from there. Kit Ryan
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