Interceptions

Carpenter & Harding #15

by Barbara Winkes

Jordan and Ellie try to navigate their lives in a drastically changed environment.

Having kept their family safe through the worst, both detectives are confronted with cases that hit close to
Jordan is called to a crime scene related to obvious neglect of a child. When the boy survives, she has to figure out not only who is responsible, but how to keep him and his sister safe.

Ellie’s murder investigation takes a turn when she realizes she’s familiar with one of the persons of She and Miles Clairmont, son of a wealthy local family, dated briefly in high school. Is it possible he’s completely oblivious to his father’s ties to organized crime, or does he have his own agenda?

In challenging times, Jordan and Ellie once again rely on each other, and their friends and family to make it through.

Genres: Lesbian

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2023

About the author

Barbara Winkes writes suspense and romance with lesbian characters at the center. She has always loved stories in which women persevere and lift each other up. Expect high drama and happy endings.

Discover a variety of genres, serial and standalone. Women loving women always take the lead.

Reviews

[Zayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the nice cliffhanger ending, but I could've guessed the ending not being as clear-cut as Carpenter and Harding first thought.
Both Jordan and Ellie are tested in this one in different ways but they still are able to come together and have time for their family and have time for their daughter at the end of each day. It was those little moments spread with them fawning over their daughter that made the day worth it.
I love that at the end Ellie realizes that Jordan is on to something in regards to her old High School boyfriend, Miles, and that he might not be able to be trusted anymore.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best book in the series

I'm glad to get another offering in this series, but this book didn't really rise to the level of earlier ones that got me hooked on the series. The cases just seemed sorta rushed & incomplete, lacking build up & development, instead just instantaneously wrapping up with Matlock/Perry Mason unrealism.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great instalment of Carpenter and Harding. It was really good to get reacquainted with some of my favourite fictional people and see how well they ended after those awful days.

The police bit of the story was good as always, but it felt more like laying the ground for some shit yet to come, especially with the last chapter and I'm here for it.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does not disappoint

Barbara Winkes Carpenter/Harding series never disappoints to bring the mysteries and wonderful character development. Ellie and Jordan are two of my favorite main characters. If you love detective series, then you should check out the Carpenter/Harding series.

[Frances Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series

Great characters there's always a interesting story line Can't wait to read the next book I recommend this series Good book

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️