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Unjustly Accused #1
Until Proven Innocent
Seven years ago Kimberly Richard was convicted of a murder she didn't commit.
Six years ago she escaped from prison and lived on the run every since.
Now her conviction has been overturned and she's returned home to try to rebuild her life.
When a storm washes a school van into a raging river, Kimberly and private investigator Cooper Washington jump in and save the kids and driver...but one child is missing. Was she ever even on the school bus? If not, who took her?
Kimberly's chance at a "real life" is jeopardized by the ghosts of the past and the suspicions of the present.
Six years ago she escaped from prison and lived on the run every since.
Now her conviction has been overturned and she's returned home to try to rebuild her life.
When a storm washes a school van into a raging river, Kimberly and private investigator Cooper Washington jump in and save the kids and driver...but one child is missing. Was she ever even on the school bus? If not, who took her?
Kimberly's chance at a "real life" is jeopardized by the ghosts of the past and the suspicions of the present.
- GenresRomantic SuspenseMystery
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2015
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J.B. Lynn
78 books400 followersAuthor of the series:
Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman
Psychic Consignment Mysteries
Cursed Chick Club
Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman
Psychic Consignment Mysteries
Cursed Chick Club
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October 22, 2015
This is an engaging tale about a woman who was falsely convicted of murder. On her way to prison, the transportation van she was in crashed, allowing her the opportunity to escape. After living on the run for years, she learns that her conviction has been overturned. After living in fear for years, adjusting to life as a free woman is a challenge. She returns home to live with her grandma, but the community has not forgotten her and many still believe she is a killer. Almost immediately, she meets a PI that she is attracted to.....but he has secrets of his own.
This is a compelling book that I hope is the beginning of a series. I loved the characters and found myself rooting for Kimberly and drooling over Coop. If you like romantic suspense, you will love this book.
Additional notes: this is a relatively "clean" book. While it deals with extreme crimes, there is very little (almost none) swearing and no graphic sex. This is an adult book, but it is one I would have let my daughter read during her teens.
This is a compelling book that I hope is the beginning of a series. I loved the characters and found myself rooting for Kimberly and drooling over Coop. If you like romantic suspense, you will love this book.
Additional notes: this is a relatively "clean" book. While it deals with extreme crimes, there is very little (almost none) swearing and no graphic sex. This is an adult book, but it is one I would have let my daughter read during her teens.
October 23, 2015
I'm a huge fan of JB Lynn's Hitwoman series and was shocked when I read First Victim. Never realized she did romantic suspense, but WOW, she can do the hell out of romantic suspense! I honestly could not put this book down. Loved Kimberly & Cooper's story and am looking forward to what other secrets lie in Meadowville.
June 2, 2019
Good read
I truly love your Hitwoman series. I usually read each one in a single sitting. This book, on the other hand, took me longer. And I am glad. I guess I preferred savoring the story line, watching Kimberly blossom, recover. I hope this turns into a series: Harmon's story, Coop's dad, Kim's sister Rose, And Coop's brother's reactions to the new relationship. I would buy that!
I truly love your Hitwoman series. I usually read each one in a single sitting. This book, on the other hand, took me longer. And I am glad. I guess I preferred savoring the story line, watching Kimberly blossom, recover. I hope this turns into a series: Harmon's story, Coop's dad, Kim's sister Rose, And Coop's brother's reactions to the new relationship. I would buy that!
October 25, 2023
Not on Par
This book is not on par with other books written by JB Lynn. Not enough story line and way too much sexual anticipation filler. Little depth. Found myself skimming the pages of repetitive sexual anticipation to get back to the srory.
This book is not on par with other books written by JB Lynn. Not enough story line and way too much sexual anticipation filler. Little depth. Found myself skimming the pages of repetitive sexual anticipation to get back to the srory.
September 1, 2019
A very exciting book!
This book was very exciting to read. I found all the characters to be so believable.I enjoyed the plot and the ending.
This book was very exciting to read. I found all the characters to be so believable.I enjoyed the plot and the ending.
March 30, 2025
Innocent
I liked it all. I'm hoping for another book about Harm. Fingers crossed! I connect with the people in the book and they hold my interest all the way through!
I liked it all. I'm hoping for another book about Harm. Fingers crossed! I connect with the people in the book and they hold my interest all the way through!
October 25, 2015
Intriguing characters. Intricate plot. Compelling premise. Don't blink or you'll miss something. And believe me, you don't want to miss anything. From the start, Ms. Lynn keeps you on the edge of your chair, biting your nails. I loved a wrongly convicted woman as the main character. I loved her hero - the ex-cop forced into retirement by a gunshot wound and happier in his life as a PI. Her inability to trust after all she's been through vs. his need to be the woman he's fallen in love with from afar. And the plot running behind it to catch the person behind the disappearances of little girls was totally not what anyone would assume. Brilliant. And she left it with the lure of another in this series at the end. With a cliffhanger. Ugh. But hey, everything for this story is wrapped up. It's just a glimpse into the next plot. I'm ready for the next book now.
November 4, 2015
I loved it. The characters are likable and the plot is a good mystery that remains unsolved to the end. Kimberly and Cooper provide the tease as well as love angle. Eli is just right. And the setting in a small town with lots of secrets provides the ideal place for it all to happen. Wonder what Tonya knows about it all. Get book two to find out more. JB Lynn has shown that she can write humor, romance, and intrigue.
March 14, 2016
Until Proven Innocent by J. B. Lynn was the first of her romantic suspense books that I have read but it won't be the last. Smooth and fast paced plot with plenty of twists in the story to keep me guessing. The characters are complex but I loved each one of them. I sure hope J. B. writes more about Meadowville because I want to go back and visit with Kimberly, Cooper, Eli and Kimberly's grandmother.
November 11, 2015
This book was completely different from the other books I have read from this author, but I highly recommend it! As always, the characters are well written and you are pulled into the story from the beginning and can’t wait to find out what happens on the next page. This will keep you reading late into the night and you won’t be disappointed!
December 5, 2015
This girl's good!
From the Hitwoman series, Lynn moves into a slightly different genre that also moves her talent into that of a female Robert B. Parker. She has penned a page turner that transcends all ages and sexes. She has the ability to write novel after novel that one will find gripping. Can she write a Parker-like 60+ books? My money's on her.
From the Hitwoman series, Lynn moves into a slightly different genre that also moves her talent into that of a female Robert B. Parker. She has penned a page turner that transcends all ages and sexes. She has the ability to write novel after novel that one will find gripping. Can she write a Parker-like 60+ books? My money's on her.
November 8, 2015
It's a little bit of a departure from the writing style of the Neurotic Hitwoman books and Lynn does it justice. Suspenseful and romantic. I enjoyed getting to know Kimberly and Coop and would like to hear more about both of them. I loved this book and can't wait for the next book in the series.
January 2, 2017
Highly recommend
LOVE the Hitwoman series so thought I'd give this one a try. Took me a few chapters to get into it... the first few chapters are building of the different characters- but once I did I couldn't put this book down!
LOVE the Hitwoman series so thought I'd give this one a try. Took me a few chapters to get into it... the first few chapters are building of the different characters- but once I did I couldn't put this book down!
November 30, 2015
Such a great book can't wait for the next one.
I love JB Lynn her books are fun to read although this one was outside her usual loved the suspense a must read
I love JB Lynn her books are fun to read although this one was outside her usual loved the suspense a must read
November 1, 2015
Excellent!!!
Great read, enjoyed the interaction between the characters and the plot made you want to read the end of the book!
Great read, enjoyed the interaction between the characters and the plot made you want to read the end of the book!
December 25, 2015
Great
This is a new writer for me and I was not disappointed. I love her writing style. I can't wait to read more of her works.
This is a new writer for me and I was not disappointed. I love her writing style. I can't wait to read more of her works.
July 12, 2016
Good book
First time to read this author. Enjoyed the mystery. She left us with many unanswered questions that should make the next book a must have
First time to read this author. Enjoyed the mystery. She left us with many unanswered questions that should make the next book a must have
April 8, 2017
A good read
The book was entertaining. I enjoyed the story line and how wrapped up I became in kimberlys drama. I have read several of this author's books and continue to enjoy them
The book was entertaining. I enjoyed the story line and how wrapped up I became in kimberlys drama. I have read several of this author's books and continue to enjoy them
April 10, 2017
I like all the books that I have read by jb lynn.
I enjoyed this book. Not as funny as some of the others and an easy read. I can't wait for the next book .
I enjoyed this book. Not as funny as some of the others and an easy read. I can't wait for the next book .
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