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The Glass Sisters #2
Whisper of Warning
Whisper of Warning [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2009] Griffin, Laura
369 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 27, 2009
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Laura Griffin
56 books3,836 followersLaura Griffin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty books and novellas. She is a two-time RITA Award winner, as well as the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award. Laura got her start in journalism before venturing into the world of suspense fiction. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages. Laura lives in Austin, Texas, where she is working on her next novel.
Series:
* Texas Murder Files
* Tracers
* Wolfe Security
* Alpha Crew
* Moreno and Hart Mysteries
* Glass Sisters
* The Borderline
Series:
* Texas Murder Files
* Tracers
* Wolfe Security
* Alpha Crew
* Moreno and Hart Mysteries
* Glass Sisters
* The Borderline
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February 20, 2019
3.5 Stars
I enjoyed this one a lot. The heroine was borderline annoying but I got used to it. The hero was a broody loner, my favorite, but a bit too mysterious and too remote for my liking. The plot was okay, although I got bored towards the end.
I enjoyed this one a lot. The heroine was borderline annoying but I got used to it. The hero was a broody loner, my favorite, but a bit too mysterious and too remote for my liking. The plot was okay, although I got bored towards the end.
February 11, 2017
Courtney Glass agrees to meet her cheating ex-lover at a remote location in the park and things go haywire. Suddenly she's the focus of a murder investigation and fears for her life as well as her livelihood. New homicide detective Will Hodges is assigned to the case and knows she's innocent but isn't telling the complete truth about what happened. His job is to get chummy with her so she'll open up and be more forthcoming. He never intended to cross any lines but he's intrigued by Courtney and also fearful for her safety.
I put off reading this story because Courtney wasn't a likable person in the first book. She seemed selfish and self absorbed so I was extremely pleased to see she had much more depth. Yes, she's a bit flighty but her heart's in the right place and she's pretty resourceful. Will was more of a mystery, one of those brooding, quiet types who is spare with words but you just know those still waters are running deep. His innate instincts made the story more exciting.
This was an interesting mystery that took some time to develop and unravel. I liked it but was disappointed in how the ending was rushed. I'm still trying to figure out the identity of one of the bad guys! I liked how Will and Courtney's relationship developed given the conflict presented by his job. It was much more realistic than I'd anticipated. The pace of the story was very good despite the ending that left me with a few questions. I'm looking forward to beginning the connected series, Tracers.
I put off reading this story because Courtney wasn't a likable person in the first book. She seemed selfish and self absorbed so I was extremely pleased to see she had much more depth. Yes, she's a bit flighty but her heart's in the right place and she's pretty resourceful. Will was more of a mystery, one of those brooding, quiet types who is spare with words but you just know those still waters are running deep. His innate instincts made the story more exciting.
This was an interesting mystery that took some time to develop and unravel. I liked it but was disappointed in how the ending was rushed. I'm still trying to figure out the identity of one of the bad guys! I liked how Will and Courtney's relationship developed given the conflict presented by his job. It was much more realistic than I'd anticipated. The pace of the story was very good despite the ending that left me with a few questions. I'm looking forward to beginning the connected series, Tracers.
March 7, 2016
I can remember purchasing this book on my Kindle. I was looking for a romantic suspense, and I picked this one because of the good reviews on Amazon, and because I loved the cover. I totally judge a book by it's cover, and I have a thing for book covers with houses or cabins. And then it sat on my Kindle forever unread. I'm kicking myself for that now, because I finished the book yesterday and absolutely loved it. Every single thing about it. Courtney, the main heroine was badass. Will, the main hero, SWOON - I was totally smitten with him. Can we get a book about Nathan now? Because I loved his part in the book. There was a ton of action and suspense. And the perfect amount of romance that had me falling head over heals for Courtney and Will. The author did an excellent job of keeping me guessing until the very end. And that ending!! I can't get enough of this author's books, I need more!
The definition of a perfect romantic suspense with a perfect ending.
The definition of a perfect romantic suspense with a perfect ending.
February 10, 2017
4.5 Stars - From the heart-clutching beginning to the heart-touching ending, Whisper Of Warning is an action packed suspense with a healthy dose of romance - the kind where the H/h snarl and snipe at each other in an effort to hide their true feelings. Will - strong, silent, honorable detective - a brooding man of few words struggling to keep his growing attraction to a suspect under control. Ex-military, Will is big on following the rules and doing things by the book, but Courtney Glass is pushing all his buttons. He's not sure whether to lock her up or strangle her (or bed her which is what he wants to do) as he works to keep her safe while solving the case. Courtney witnessed the murder of her scumbag ex-lover and narrowly evaded the same fate. She is the target of a killer, and time is running out. Snarky, sassy, and impulsive, Courtney has a history of running anytime someone starts to get too close- and Will is definitely getting under her skin. Will she run or stay?
Whisper Of Warning starts off with a bang and never lets up. Layer by layer, the story builds to the block buster reveal at the end as it kept me guessing the who & why. Will and Courtney heat up the pages with their sizzling banter. The push and pull between them felt believable, adding an element of sexual frustration with just a dash of snarky humor. A strong support cast featured some favorites from book 1 rounding out a perfect cast. Another Must Read for sure!
Whisper Of Warning starts off with a bang and never lets up. Layer by layer, the story builds to the block buster reveal at the end as it kept me guessing the who & why. Will and Courtney heat up the pages with their sizzling banter. The push and pull between them felt believable, adding an element of sexual frustration with just a dash of snarky humor. A strong support cast featured some favorites from book 1 rounding out a perfect cast. Another Must Read for sure!
March 10, 2014
Whisper of Warning
4.5 Stars
Courtney Glass is in over her head. Following the murder of her ex-boyfirend, she must stay one step ahead of the police who see her as the prime suspect, the killer who wants her dead and the sexy detective who is convinced of her innocence but still thinks she’s hiding something. Can Courtney clear her name and stay alive long enough to figure out her attraction to Detective Will Hodges?
Courtney is really obnoxious in Thread of Fear - spoiled, selfish and trashy, which made me wary of reading her book. Consequently, it is truly amazing that she grew on me as much as she did and by the end of the book, it is obvious that her brash exterior conceals a genuinely nice person who finds it difficult to open up to others.
Will Hodges is one of my favorite hero types - a gentle giant of few words who more than makes up for his lack of verbal skills with his brooding intensity and incredible sense of honor and duty. Courtney and Will have amazing chemistry and the push and pull of their relationship makes some of the best scenes in the book. The only problem with their romance is that the sex scenes could have been a bit spicier ,but this does not detract from the obvious emotional connection between the two.
The mystery is interesting and the climax is “edge of your seat” exciting. Although there are several compelling red herrings, it is possible to figure out “who done it”. That said, I was so engrossed in Will and Courtney that the big reveal did come as a slight surprise.
In sum, Whisper of Warning is highly recommended for those who enjoy some sexy sizzle with their suspense.
4.5 Stars
Courtney Glass is in over her head. Following the murder of her ex-boyfirend, she must stay one step ahead of the police who see her as the prime suspect, the killer who wants her dead and the sexy detective who is convinced of her innocence but still thinks she’s hiding something. Can Courtney clear her name and stay alive long enough to figure out her attraction to Detective Will Hodges?
Courtney is really obnoxious in Thread of Fear - spoiled, selfish and trashy, which made me wary of reading her book. Consequently, it is truly amazing that she grew on me as much as she did and by the end of the book, it is obvious that her brash exterior conceals a genuinely nice person who finds it difficult to open up to others.
Will Hodges is one of my favorite hero types - a gentle giant of few words who more than makes up for his lack of verbal skills with his brooding intensity and incredible sense of honor and duty. Courtney and Will have amazing chemistry and the push and pull of their relationship makes some of the best scenes in the book. The only problem with their romance is that the sex scenes could have been a bit spicier ,but this does not detract from the obvious emotional connection between the two.
The mystery is interesting and the climax is “edge of your seat” exciting. Although there are several compelling red herrings, it is possible to figure out “who done it”. That said, I was so engrossed in Will and Courtney that the big reveal did come as a slight surprise.
In sum, Whisper of Warning is highly recommended for those who enjoy some sexy sizzle with their suspense.
April 27, 2018
The ending is freaking fantastic, both action and sweetness. I do wish there was more heat though. I think Will and Courtney could have been amazing in that department instead of good. The Glass Sisters series had proven to be a romantic suspense must read! I’m going to go find out what else this author has released. http://thetbrpile.weebly.com/reviews/...
September 26, 2010
4.5 stars. This is mostly a mystery. It’s special because of oddities, unexpected events, and interesting characters.
STORY BRIEF:
Courtney is a hairdresser. She has a brief affair with David until she discovers he is married and breaks up with him. Six months later they meet in a park, each one thinks the other initiated the meeting. A killer shows up, wraps Courtney's hand around a gun and shoots David. He then tries to shoot Courtney, but she gets away. Will is the police detective assigned to the case. Courtney doesn't tell everything to the police. She lies about some things. Will knows she is lying, but in his gut he believes she is innocent. Courtney is not arrested but continues working at her job. Will continues working on the case, but his boss believes Courtney is guilty and wants to wrap it up. Some other people are killed, but the police don't yet know they are connected.
REVIEWER'S OPINION:
It's rare for a mystery to win me over, but this one did. Before I read this, I was hesitant. Someone being framed for murder and being chased by the cops is not a favorite subject for me. But this was not like that. Courtney is a suspect only and is not arrested. She continues working and living her life while a killer is stalking her. Will spends time with her trying to get information. Early in the story, I was asking myself why is she lying? I didn't think I was going to like it. But later in the story I was ok with her lies. I didn't care why she was doing it. She was an odd duck, different from what I expected. Her lying and intuition actually helped her. I was intrigued with the way her intuition repeatedly saved her from danger. I was also intrigued with Will's trust in her, despite her lies. One of my pet peeves is vague communication between a couple resulting in false assumptions. This was the opposite. This was clear communication, but lies. Yet the other believed the truth instead of the false/lying statements. This was fun. And, the ending was feel good.
I enjoyed the odd back and forth between Courtney and Will. For example, he wanted to take her computer to search it for email and other evidence. She says get a warrant. Later he shows up with a search warrant. She immediately cooks for him, and they eat. After eating she says ok I'm ready for you to slap the cuffs on me. He says why would I do that? She says so I don't flee the scene or plant evidence against myself. He says why would you plant evidence against yourself? She says I don't know I'm new to all this criminal stuff. This continues a little more, and then he says I'll take that computer now. And he does, and he leaves.
I was surprised and impressed with the Courtney and Alex part of the story, which I won't give away. I admire the author for coming up with something I didn't expect.
The book is primarily a mystery, most of the time is spent with the characters slowly unraveling and solving the mystery. There is some suspense, which is when the killer is trying to get Courtney. Romance is a smaller part of the book, an undercurrent. There were three sex scenes with no sexual words at all, but they were emotionally rich, they had me smiling.
OTHER BOOKS:
To date, the author has published four books (two series with two books each). This is book 4 and was the first book I read. It was fine as a stand alone for me. But after reading the other three books, I now recommend reading “Thread of Fear” before reading this book. It’s not necessary, but it would be nice. For a list of my reviews of other Laura Griffin books, see my 5 star review of “Thread of Fear” posted 5/10/09.
DATA:
Story length: 369 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: none. Number of sex scenes: 3. Total number of sex scene pages: 7. Setting: current day Texas and New Mexico. Copyright: 2009. Genre: mystery suspense with some romance.
STORY BRIEF:
Courtney is a hairdresser. She has a brief affair with David until she discovers he is married and breaks up with him. Six months later they meet in a park, each one thinks the other initiated the meeting. A killer shows up, wraps Courtney's hand around a gun and shoots David. He then tries to shoot Courtney, but she gets away. Will is the police detective assigned to the case. Courtney doesn't tell everything to the police. She lies about some things. Will knows she is lying, but in his gut he believes she is innocent. Courtney is not arrested but continues working at her job. Will continues working on the case, but his boss believes Courtney is guilty and wants to wrap it up. Some other people are killed, but the police don't yet know they are connected.
REVIEWER'S OPINION:
It's rare for a mystery to win me over, but this one did. Before I read this, I was hesitant. Someone being framed for murder and being chased by the cops is not a favorite subject for me. But this was not like that. Courtney is a suspect only and is not arrested. She continues working and living her life while a killer is stalking her. Will spends time with her trying to get information. Early in the story, I was asking myself why is she lying? I didn't think I was going to like it. But later in the story I was ok with her lies. I didn't care why she was doing it. She was an odd duck, different from what I expected. Her lying and intuition actually helped her. I was intrigued with the way her intuition repeatedly saved her from danger. I was also intrigued with Will's trust in her, despite her lies. One of my pet peeves is vague communication between a couple resulting in false assumptions. This was the opposite. This was clear communication, but lies. Yet the other believed the truth instead of the false/lying statements. This was fun. And, the ending was feel good.
I enjoyed the odd back and forth between Courtney and Will. For example, he wanted to take her computer to search it for email and other evidence. She says get a warrant. Later he shows up with a search warrant. She immediately cooks for him, and they eat. After eating she says ok I'm ready for you to slap the cuffs on me. He says why would I do that? She says so I don't flee the scene or plant evidence against myself. He says why would you plant evidence against yourself? She says I don't know I'm new to all this criminal stuff. This continues a little more, and then he says I'll take that computer now. And he does, and he leaves.
I was surprised and impressed with the Courtney and Alex part of the story, which I won't give away. I admire the author for coming up with something I didn't expect.
The book is primarily a mystery, most of the time is spent with the characters slowly unraveling and solving the mystery. There is some suspense, which is when the killer is trying to get Courtney. Romance is a smaller part of the book, an undercurrent. There were three sex scenes with no sexual words at all, but they were emotionally rich, they had me smiling.
OTHER BOOKS:
To date, the author has published four books (two series with two books each). This is book 4 and was the first book I read. It was fine as a stand alone for me. But after reading the other three books, I now recommend reading “Thread of Fear” before reading this book. It’s not necessary, but it would be nice. For a list of my reviews of other Laura Griffin books, see my 5 star review of “Thread of Fear” posted 5/10/09.
DATA:
Story length: 369 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: none. Number of sex scenes: 3. Total number of sex scene pages: 7. Setting: current day Texas and New Mexico. Copyright: 2009. Genre: mystery suspense with some romance.
April 4, 2009
Whew! I'm still working on getting my breath back and heart rate down. "Whisper of Warning" is Laura Griffin's latest and a zinger of a romantic suspense novel. The action starts off with the first scene, slowly picks up momentum, and then BAM! You're off and running and it doesn't really stop until the very end!
Courtney's past, and even her recent actions, make her a very good candidate for serious counseling. She's impulsive and excitable, and doesn't really trust anyone except her sister. When the married jerk she dumped six months ago (as soon as she found out he was married) keeps hounding her via email, she finally agrees to meet him at the park. Five minutes later, he's dead and she's running for her life. Now, she's the best suspect in his murder and the only thing standing between her and a determined hitman is the brand new detective working her case.
Will is the new guy in the precinct, but his Special Forces training is something he can't let go of quite so easily. Turns out that's not a bad thing as spending time with Courtney will probably require those skills. He's never been 'involved' with a suspect, but there's just something about Courtney, other than her innocence, that keeps him close and protective. And until he can figure out exactly who is trying to kill her and why...well, close to him is probably the best place for her.
More suspense than romance in my opinion. But the romance that IS there packs quite a sizzle. Griffin does a good job of threading clues and suspects throughout the story and I didn't figure out the bad guys til she gave it up at the end. I confess to being confused a time or two by the flood of names and how some characters used first names and some last names (which just made it harder, but was more realistic for the cops) but gradually I did get it all sorted out. I was a little peeved that Courtney's soon-to-be-brother-in-law didn't have more involvement with the case but since he's with the DA's office I guess I'll have to let that slide.
Courtney was an interesting character with serious difficulties to overcome and the way Will handled her made me grin and giggle or sometimes fan myself! A hero that's a man of few words would be hard to write and kudos to Griffin for getting Will's nature across without having to change it.
Anyway, if you like your romantic suspense a little heavy on the suspense...pick up "Whisper of Warning". Bet you'll become a fan.
Courtney's past, and even her recent actions, make her a very good candidate for serious counseling. She's impulsive and excitable, and doesn't really trust anyone except her sister. When the married jerk she dumped six months ago (as soon as she found out he was married) keeps hounding her via email, she finally agrees to meet him at the park. Five minutes later, he's dead and she's running for her life. Now, she's the best suspect in his murder and the only thing standing between her and a determined hitman is the brand new detective working her case.
Will is the new guy in the precinct, but his Special Forces training is something he can't let go of quite so easily. Turns out that's not a bad thing as spending time with Courtney will probably require those skills. He's never been 'involved' with a suspect, but there's just something about Courtney, other than her innocence, that keeps him close and protective. And until he can figure out exactly who is trying to kill her and why...well, close to him is probably the best place for her.
More suspense than romance in my opinion. But the romance that IS there packs quite a sizzle. Griffin does a good job of threading clues and suspects throughout the story and I didn't figure out the bad guys til she gave it up at the end. I confess to being confused a time or two by the flood of names and how some characters used first names and some last names (which just made it harder, but was more realistic for the cops) but gradually I did get it all sorted out. I was a little peeved that Courtney's soon-to-be-brother-in-law didn't have more involvement with the case but since he's with the DA's office I guess I'll have to let that slide.
Courtney was an interesting character with serious difficulties to overcome and the way Will handled her made me grin and giggle or sometimes fan myself! A hero that's a man of few words would be hard to write and kudos to Griffin for getting Will's nature across without having to change it.
Anyway, if you like your romantic suspense a little heavy on the suspense...pick up "Whisper of Warning". Bet you'll become a fan.
February 1, 2018
Currently re-reading this series and I enjoyed the book just as much the second time around. I actually think I like the early books of Ms. Griffin's the best. Highly recommend starting with The Glass Sisters series and then moving onto The Tracers series.
Original Review from 1st read:
I'm late to discover Ms. Griffin's books and going back and trying to catch up on all of her earlier works. Once again, Ms Griffin is a fit for my favorite genre, romantic suspense. I really enjoyed the plot of this story and didn't want to put the book down. Our H, Will Hodges, was the strong silent type which I really like. I liked how he struggled with his feelings for our h and his duty as a cop. She was a suspect/person of interest and I liked how he believed in her innocence and fought to ensure her safety. It felt real. I usually don't like the type of h that Courtney was, but in this book it really worked.
{Potential Spoiler or almost spoiler} I did have issues with the "going to the bathroom" which allow the bad guys to capture Courtney. Way too cliche and not something that Will would have let happen based on how his character was developed. But this was a small item considering that I enjoyed the book.
I recommend this book/series for those who like romantic suspense with well developed suspense plots.
Original Review from 1st read:
I'm late to discover Ms. Griffin's books and going back and trying to catch up on all of her earlier works. Once again, Ms Griffin is a fit for my favorite genre, romantic suspense. I really enjoyed the plot of this story and didn't want to put the book down. Our H, Will Hodges, was the strong silent type which I really like. I liked how he struggled with his feelings for our h and his duty as a cop. She was a suspect/person of interest and I liked how he believed in her innocence and fought to ensure her safety. It felt real. I usually don't like the type of h that Courtney was, but in this book it really worked.
{Potential Spoiler or almost spoiler} I did have issues with the "going to the bathroom" which allow the bad guys to capture Courtney. Way too cliche and not something that Will would have let happen based on how his character was developed. But this was a small item considering that I enjoyed the book.
I recommend this book/series for those who like romantic suspense with well developed suspense plots.
February 7, 2017
I loved this and I do believe this is the best RS book I've read in quite awhile. From the opening chapter with a murder-suicide gone wrong, until the final abduction I was pretty much hooked.I wasn't sure I cared for Courtney in book 1 but here she was a strong, feisty, resilient heroine, and Will the detective on the case was yummy. Together they were scorching. Highly recommend, 5 stars.
April 29, 2018
This is the second glass sisters book. The first one was fabulous. Courtney is my favorite of the two sisters. She’s just trying to live her life as a stylist and can’t seem to find a man worth even a penny. When she meets Will she’s attracted and she enjoys teasing him but when he teases back he blows her away. http://thetbrpile.weebly.com/reviews/...
September 22, 2019
It took me a while to realize that Nathan and Alex’s backstory in Untraceable was an actual, published thing, but I made it here. And I’m impressed. Griffin is so much better at this sort of suspense than at the military/terrorism novella nonsense she’s writing now. This is compulsive, gripping plotting, and I liked so much about it.
The setup is great - the mystery is fantastic, especially combined with the stressed-out overworked political nature of the police department - and my only criticism is that the ending is a little ridiculous for its mystery. I mean, I’m not so sure that Hodges makes sense as the uptight guy who’d fall for Courtney so fast, either, or that the ending is reasonable or romantic, but the character stuff somehow lands much better than the ending to the mystery. I liked Courtney a lot, specifically because she’s not very easy to like.
I’d have liked even more story: more about Nathan and Hodges having trouble staying in shape with the hours they keep and the food they eat and the lack of sleep - more on Fiona and Courtney and what on earth happened in California - and more on Alex. I’m rereading Untraceable, but I’m disappointed she mostly disappears from the series after book three.
The setup is great - the mystery is fantastic, especially combined with the stressed-out overworked political nature of the police department - and my only criticism is that the ending is a little ridiculous for its mystery. I mean, I’m not so sure that Hodges makes sense as the uptight guy who’d fall for Courtney so fast, either, or that the ending is reasonable or romantic, but the character stuff somehow lands much better than the ending to the mystery. I liked Courtney a lot, specifically because she’s not very easy to like.
I’d have liked even more story: more about Nathan and Hodges having trouble staying in shape with the hours they keep and the food they eat and the lack of sleep - more on Fiona and Courtney and what on earth happened in California - and more on Alex. I’m rereading Untraceable, but I’m disappointed she mostly disappears from the series after book three.
September 22, 2015
I love Laura Griffin. She is now on my list of authors I want to read everything they write. Hot romance, head scratching mystery and the set up of the Tracers series. Characters from book #1 make appearances, but not knowing their backstories doesn't detract from this plot.
Courtney is the screw up younger sister of Fiona from -----. She bounces from man to man trying to find the love she never had as a child, for one reason. She is also trying like crazy to put her life on a better path. She hooked up with a married man months ago, broke up with him and stopped sleeping around. he wanted a meet and during that is murdered. A lot of evidence points to Courtney and she has trouble telling exactly what happened. Taking the matter in her own hands she discovers that John's murder was part of something much bigger and that she is still in danger.
Will has just joined the Austin Police Department as a homicide detective. He catches the homicide on John as his first case and finds himself confronted with Courtney, who he knows is lying, yet believes she is innocent. His attraction to her is most certainly not timely or welcome, but it most certainly is. In spite of the possibility of ruining his career before it starts, he pursues every lead and works with Courtney to find who is behind all this.
Courtney is the screw up younger sister of Fiona from -----. She bounces from man to man trying to find the love she never had as a child, for one reason. She is also trying like crazy to put her life on a better path. She hooked up with a married man months ago, broke up with him and stopped sleeping around. he wanted a meet and during that is murdered. A lot of evidence points to Courtney and she has trouble telling exactly what happened. Taking the matter in her own hands she discovers that John's murder was part of something much bigger and that she is still in danger.
Will has just joined the Austin Police Department as a homicide detective. He catches the homicide on John as his first case and finds himself confronted with Courtney, who he knows is lying, yet believes she is innocent. His attraction to her is most certainly not timely or welcome, but it most certainly is. In spite of the possibility of ruining his career before it starts, he pursues every lead and works with Courtney to find who is behind all this.
January 19, 2023
I think I have officially wrapped up one of my last Laura Griffin books. I might read the Alpha Crew novella series and I know there are a couple other smaller series that she wrote which I might also pick up. But as far as the principal books she has written, I think this was the last one. Some of her books have been better than others but I can fully stand behind Griffin being a five star author and all of her series being five star as well.
For some readers, they might find some of the characters off putting, or maybe the chemistry between the characters was a little wanting but overall you cannot deny her superior knowledge of forensics, police procedure, law, and of course military and terrorism. She is an absolutely fantastic writer and researcher and I have never found one of her books wanting in the research or pace categories. They are always interesting and read super quick.
I literally picked up a different book to read (different author) the other day when I was done with this book and I felt lost. The style of the other author was thick and cumbersome and I longed for another Griffin book that was quick, to the point and fast moving. I mean I have been reading Griffin’s books since basically October with a couple of other authors sprinkled in so it was a little jarring to read something more dense. That’s one of the reasons I love Griffin’s books, she is to the point and you get right into the story and they move FAST
Full disclosure, I was not expecting to like this book like not even a little bit. Courtney was incredibly irritating in the first Glass Sister book and I was NOT excited about reading her story. When it came to these two sisters, I identified with Fiona more. I am the oldest sister so naturally I am more mature and feel like the ‘mother hen’ of sorts and reading Courtney’s character in the first book just felt a little too close to reality. But I was committed to reading this series and I trust Griffin’s skilled hand so I decided to keep an open mind going into this one. Courtney still bugged as a main character for a number of reasons, however I actually liked this mystery and story better than Fiona’s story.
Will and Courtney felt al little like fire and gasoline. Will was pretty uptight and strict where as Courtney was the meow free spirt but they were similar in their stubbornness and when they came together they argued like no other. I actually kind of liked it. Together they worked as a couple because they both were very strong personalities but in different ways and together they made sense as a couple even if I didn’t love their characters. For me Will was a little too rigid and Courtney a little too flippant but somehow Griffin made it a believable romance between them and I enjoyed reading their story even if I didn’t love THEM. I was surprised that Courtney never really came clean to Will about what happened in the car with David but in general it mostly worked.
What I did love in this one was the complicated mystery! I loved the way it unfolded and the twisty road that brought us to the end of the story. It was really well done and I was fully invested and wrapped up in the different angles of the story. Just when I thought I had the mystery solved, some other clue would come along that took us down a different path and I absolutely loved that about this book. Personally I thought this mystery was better than the first book in the series, plus I loved that we got to see when Nathan and Alex met for the first time. It actually sorta made me want to go back and re-read their principal story. I also loved how there were a few tie ins from the first book in this series. Not enough to warrant reading the first book in this series before this one but enough to keep readers and fans of the series invested. Overall I ended up giving this one a 4 star rating!
For some readers, they might find some of the characters off putting, or maybe the chemistry between the characters was a little wanting but overall you cannot deny her superior knowledge of forensics, police procedure, law, and of course military and terrorism. She is an absolutely fantastic writer and researcher and I have never found one of her books wanting in the research or pace categories. They are always interesting and read super quick.
I literally picked up a different book to read (different author) the other day when I was done with this book and I felt lost. The style of the other author was thick and cumbersome and I longed for another Griffin book that was quick, to the point and fast moving. I mean I have been reading Griffin’s books since basically October with a couple of other authors sprinkled in so it was a little jarring to read something more dense. That’s one of the reasons I love Griffin’s books, she is to the point and you get right into the story and they move FAST
Full disclosure, I was not expecting to like this book like not even a little bit. Courtney was incredibly irritating in the first Glass Sister book and I was NOT excited about reading her story. When it came to these two sisters, I identified with Fiona more. I am the oldest sister so naturally I am more mature and feel like the ‘mother hen’ of sorts and reading Courtney’s character in the first book just felt a little too close to reality. But I was committed to reading this series and I trust Griffin’s skilled hand so I decided to keep an open mind going into this one. Courtney still bugged as a main character for a number of reasons, however I actually liked this mystery and story better than Fiona’s story.
Will and Courtney felt al little like fire and gasoline. Will was pretty uptight and strict where as Courtney was the meow free spirt but they were similar in their stubbornness and when they came together they argued like no other. I actually kind of liked it. Together they worked as a couple because they both were very strong personalities but in different ways and together they made sense as a couple even if I didn’t love their characters. For me Will was a little too rigid and Courtney a little too flippant but somehow Griffin made it a believable romance between them and I enjoyed reading their story even if I didn’t love THEM. I was surprised that Courtney never really came clean to Will about what happened in the car with David but in general it mostly worked.
What I did love in this one was the complicated mystery! I loved the way it unfolded and the twisty road that brought us to the end of the story. It was really well done and I was fully invested and wrapped up in the different angles of the story. Just when I thought I had the mystery solved, some other clue would come along that took us down a different path and I absolutely loved that about this book. Personally I thought this mystery was better than the first book in the series, plus I loved that we got to see when Nathan and Alex met for the first time. It actually sorta made me want to go back and re-read their principal story. I also loved how there were a few tie ins from the first book in this series. Not enough to warrant reading the first book in this series before this one but enough to keep readers and fans of the series invested. Overall I ended up giving this one a 4 star rating!
October 13, 2025
Overall, this did feel like a slightly stronger book than the first in the series, but still just a very early version of what I enjoy so much about Griffin's books. Courtney was much better developed as a character than Will, and while she's a difficult character, I did enjoy getting to dive a little deeper into her. This is really her book, not Will's.
July 7, 2022
The ending was a giant jar of Cheez Whiz and I really should knock off a star for that and the dated references to early the early 2000s like chopsticks as hair accessories and Gwen Stefani music. This book did what I asked it to do which was to entertain and distract me while far too many people did practice runs of their amateur fireworks displays prior to the actual holiday. I've said it before and will say it again that Laura Griffin writes good procedurals and I wish that she'd ditch the romance part as it doesn't always fit seamlessly with the story.
June 15, 2022
Round up to 3.5 stars.
June 6, 2016
I wasn't really expecting to enjoy this one much after the first few chapters -- I couldn't quite not be annoyed with Courtney for a duration. I didn't care for her much from the first book, and as I had stated before, I started reading this Glass Sisters two-book series because it is supposed to be a lead-in to the Tracers series that I'm interested in. Her personality hadn't changed much from the impulsive, reckless, frustration that I had found her to be from the first book, but seeing things from her side of the narration DOES help, even if it doesn't completely alleviate my annoyance of her.
The murder mystery was the only thing keeping me anchored to the book for a while. Because even Will's enigmatic personality -- different, but in a way I can't quite pinpoint whether I liked or not -- wasn't really working for me. So much allusion to sex was being thrown around within the first meeting between these two that it seemed a little forced. I understand that this is a romantic suspense and romance and sex plays a pretty big role in the story line. But it still felt a bit awkward for Will to already be falling head-over-heels for Courtney so early on, especially while he's investigating her.
Stranger romances have happened I guess.
Of course, I had the distinct feeling that the entirety of this world hinged on whether or not everyone would finally get their sexual tension relieved at some point.
Anyway, towards the midpoint of the story, I surprisingly began to become more drawn to the characters. For some reason, they just seem to stand out more and Courtney's impulsive personality and her recklessness wasn't all too bad. In fact, it was kind of refreshing to follow a female character who wasn't completely a sweet, girl-next-door, self-sacrificing type. She might have had some moments of stupidity that kept putting herself in danger, but I can't deny that she's also quite quick on her feet and resourceful.
And Will still comes off... just, different... still in a way I can't quite pinpoint. And still in a way that I'm not certain I know how to feel about.
Nonetheless, I did end up enjoying Whisper of Warning. And to be honest, it might have helped that Will comes off as a better male hero in this book than Jack had from the previous book in the series.
However, there is also an awful lot of hidden dialogue that throws around insults and stereotyping that didn't quite sit well with me.
The murder mystery was the only thing keeping me anchored to the book for a while. Because even Will's enigmatic personality -- different, but in a way I can't quite pinpoint whether I liked or not -- wasn't really working for me. So much allusion to sex was being thrown around within the first meeting between these two that it seemed a little forced. I understand that this is a romantic suspense and romance and sex plays a pretty big role in the story line. But it still felt a bit awkward for Will to already be falling head-over-heels for Courtney so early on, especially while he's investigating her.
Stranger romances have happened I guess.
Of course, I had the distinct feeling that the entirety of this world hinged on whether or not everyone would finally get their sexual tension relieved at some point.
Anyway, towards the midpoint of the story, I surprisingly began to become more drawn to the characters. For some reason, they just seem to stand out more and Courtney's impulsive personality and her recklessness wasn't all too bad. In fact, it was kind of refreshing to follow a female character who wasn't completely a sweet, girl-next-door, self-sacrificing type. She might have had some moments of stupidity that kept putting herself in danger, but I can't deny that she's also quite quick on her feet and resourceful.
And Will still comes off... just, different... still in a way I can't quite pinpoint. And still in a way that I'm not certain I know how to feel about.
Nonetheless, I did end up enjoying Whisper of Warning. And to be honest, it might have helped that Will comes off as a better male hero in this book than Jack had from the previous book in the series.
However, there is also an awful lot of hidden dialogue that throws around insults and stereotyping that didn't quite sit well with me.
February 16, 2020
A good romantic suspense with plenty of action. I liked how the heroine was a bit of a wild card and matched with the hero who was a straight arrow made an interesting relationship. I also enjoyed getting a point of view outside of the main characters. Detective Will is assigned to a case where Courtney witnesses a murder and she is the prime suspect.
May 26, 2009
A fantastic book. Ms Griffin continues to exceed all expectations and this is by far the best book yet to come from this talented author. Courtney Glass is one of the best characters I've read in years and is memorable as she is admirable. This is not a book to miss!
June 26, 2018
3.5 stars. It got a bit long for this reader but the main characters were interesting. I like all the TX description.
Nathan & Alex appear to meet n this book. Fiona & Jack marry.
Will proposes 2 Courtney at end of this book.
The plot was a bit hard to take..implausibles....
Nathan & Alex appear to meet n this book. Fiona & Jack marry.
Will proposes 2 Courtney at end of this book.
The plot was a bit hard to take..implausibles....
July 23, 2017
Rating: ★★★★★
Trope: Romantic Suspense
Chemistry: 😻😻😻😻
One-Sentence Summary: A detective has to choose between his feelings for the suspect and his job
Review: First off, I think it's important to note that you should read the preceding book in the mini-series before jumping into this as it lays a lot of groundwork as to Courtney's character and also her relationship with her sister.
The plot of this one centres upon the Heroine being framed for murder and the Hero investigating the crime trying to manage his feelings for her versus objectivity in the case. I have to say that when they kissed early on it did make me uneasy that Will would let that happen when he is a detective trying to prove himself in a new job and barely knew Courtney. Once he admits to his boss that he has a conflict of interest in the case and gets reassigned, I felt a lot better about their growing attraction and the last half was when the book really hit 5 stars for me both in terms of the romance and the whodunnit.
Nathan Deveraux (and the reader!) gets introduced to Alex Lovell (the Hero and Heroine of Untraceable) in this book and I really wish I had read this book before the first one in the Tracers series as it sets up their relationship nicely.
December 1, 2025
I liked WHISPER OF WARNING more than the first book mostly because the mystery intrigued me more. I also ended up liking Courtney more than I expected and I appreciated the way the author kept her involved in the case without it being stupid or unrealistic, since she wasn't a cop. While I liked the mystery the romance didn't work out as much for me, much like the first book. Will started out great and I liked his quiet demeanor but after about 60% he turned into an overbearing jerk and I don't know why Courtney stayed interested in him.
July 9, 2011
Though this book is a RITA Award winner for best romantic suspense, it skews a little more toward the suspense side but has enough sexual chemistry throughout to keep fans of both elements pleased. Griffin, a former journalist, writes in short sentences and paragraphs that offer rich detail at a rapid pace with a heavy dose of snappy dialogue. Readers quickly know they are in for a fast ride as they are catapulted into the action, with the protagonist witnessing the murder and nearly losing her own life within the first chapter. There is also little question of the immediate attraction between Courtney and Will, leaving readers wondering “when” rather than “if” their relationship will go to the next level. The pasts and lives of both Courtney and Will have a fair amount of exploration for the genre, but their cores are found in the typical romantic stereotypes. Readers learn primarily about the reasons she is keeping the whole truth from the police and some of the feelings behind Will’s attraction to her. Courtney is a strong woman who does not break down or whine despite her trauma; instead, she does not seem to fully realize the danger she is facing. The focus stays on them, with most chapters being told from either of their points of view (in third person), except a handful that deal with another officer working on the case. Because the characters are open ended, it is fairly easy for readers to find a way to relate enough to insert themselves into the story. Around these characters is a minimalist frame meant to emphasize the photo inside more than the container. There is a smattering of detail about the main Texas setting, and a little more space devoted to the small New Mexico town Courtney flees to. However, these elements provide little to the feeling of the novel, which could ultimately be set in a variety of modern cities. Griffin instead focuses on her successful blending of a suspenseful, romantic tone, with some light passages when possible. Peppered throughout the first half of the book, before the case really turns toward its culmination, are scenes of Courtney managing to evade the murderer, working through her feelings for Will, and enjoying her outings with other characters. The conversational tone, interesting but familiar characters, and a few steamy bits mixed with an interesting mystery make this a competent addition to the romantic suspense genre.
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July 24, 2011
5 stars +++ I stayed up all night with this book, it was a very fast moving romantic suspense. I haven't read a book in a while that I was completely unable to put down to get some sleep. The characters were so well written and the story was believable that left you out on he edge.
The heroine, Courtney Glass, was not your typical h. She had a bad reputation, came off as a bimbo, but was a very strong character who was trying to pull her life together. She gets set up in the murder of her x-boyfriend that was supposed to look like a murder/suicide (hers) only she was able to escape the actual murderer, but it left her as the prime suspect for the murder.
The detectives on the case are Nathan Deveraux, who knows her from her sister and a past crime of hers, and the new new guy, Will Hodges. Both of them know instinctively that Courtney is not guilty, but the chief is pushing for her arrest. Courtney is keeping some secrets from them to try to protect her innocence in this case. She has a lot of guts and does some hunting for clues on her own. There is a lot of sexual tension between Courtney and Will and he becomes very protective of her. Things spin out of control for Courtney and after a night of passion with Will, she slips away with the help of Alex Lovell (the h from Untraceable) where no one will be able to track her.
I somehow am reading this authors books out of order {GASP} I should have read Thread of Fear first, but this book was completely fine as a stand alone. Also the first book I read by this author was Untraceable which was about one of the main characters in this book, Nathan Deveraux. I plan on gobbling up the rest of both series very soon.
The heroine, Courtney Glass, was not your typical h. She had a bad reputation, came off as a bimbo, but was a very strong character who was trying to pull her life together. She gets set up in the murder of her x-boyfriend that was supposed to look like a murder/suicide (hers) only she was able to escape the actual murderer, but it left her as the prime suspect for the murder.
The detectives on the case are Nathan Deveraux, who knows her from her sister and a past crime of hers, and the new new guy, Will Hodges. Both of them know instinctively that Courtney is not guilty, but the chief is pushing for her arrest. Courtney is keeping some secrets from them to try to protect her innocence in this case. She has a lot of guts and does some hunting for clues on her own. There is a lot of sexual tension between Courtney and Will and he becomes very protective of her. Things spin out of control for Courtney and after a night of passion with Will, she slips away with the help of Alex Lovell (the h from Untraceable) where no one will be able to track her.
I somehow am reading this authors books out of order {GASP} I should have read Thread of Fear first, but this book was completely fine as a stand alone. Also the first book I read by this author was Untraceable which was about one of the main characters in this book, Nathan Deveraux. I plan on gobbling up the rest of both series very soon.
March 30, 2009
Courtney Glass is in big trouble. She is being convicted of killing her lover John David Alvin. Courtney says she is innocent but the facts are stacked pretty high against Courtney. The gun that killed Mr. Alvin is registered to Courtney. You can’t get any clearer evidence than that. Office Will Hodges wants to believe Courtney but he also knows that he has to be sharp on his feet. Just because he feels something for Ms. Glass does not mean she is innocent. In fact she could be a cold hard killer. Office Hodges will need to get to the bottom of the truth and fast before someone else breaths their last breath.
The chemistry between Office Hodges and Courtney Glass was just right. I say this because it did not deter from the plot but at the same time it their relationship made sense with the storyline. Whisper of Warning is the second book I have read by Laura Griffin. Just like with the last book, I really enjoy Ms. Griffin’s writing style and flair. Ms. Griffin really knows how to bait and hook the reader into the story and her characters. She adds twists at all the right moments without giving away anything. I recommend picking up a copy of this book today and see for yourself how great Laura Griffin really is.
The chemistry between Office Hodges and Courtney Glass was just right. I say this because it did not deter from the plot but at the same time it their relationship made sense with the storyline. Whisper of Warning is the second book I have read by Laura Griffin. Just like with the last book, I really enjoy Ms. Griffin’s writing style and flair. Ms. Griffin really knows how to bait and hook the reader into the story and her characters. She adds twists at all the right moments without giving away anything. I recommend picking up a copy of this book today and see for yourself how great Laura Griffin really is.
August 25, 2012
Finally got around to reading "Whisper Of Warning", the second book by Laura Griffin involving the Glass sisters. Wasn't sure I wanted to read this because in the first book, "Thread Of Fear", Courtney Glass came off as a self-absorbed moocher who needed to grow the hell up. Well, guess what. She grew up. And she wasn't as bad/detestable as the first book set her up to be. In fact, I ended up really liking her, faults and all.
The book starts off with a bang (literally)...Courtney's married ex-boyfriend supposedly sets up a meeting to meet her in a park. Only HE'S under the impression that SHE requested the meeting. When he gets in her car to talk, a masked gunman jumps in the backseat, places the gun in Courtney's hand and pulls the trigger, killing her ex. But when the masked man tries to turn the gun on Courtney, she maces him and miraculously escapes. As you can probably conclude, the rest of the book is about proving her innocence, which isn't easy given her troubled past and the preponderance of evidence. But luckily she has Will Hodges, the new homicide detective in town, on her side.
Nice, juicy mystery and a pretty darn good romance. Four stars!
The book starts off with a bang (literally)...Courtney's married ex-boyfriend supposedly sets up a meeting to meet her in a park. Only HE'S under the impression that SHE requested the meeting. When he gets in her car to talk, a masked gunman jumps in the backseat, places the gun in Courtney's hand and pulls the trigger, killing her ex. But when the masked man tries to turn the gun on Courtney, she maces him and miraculously escapes. As you can probably conclude, the rest of the book is about proving her innocence, which isn't easy given her troubled past and the preponderance of evidence. But luckily she has Will Hodges, the new homicide detective in town, on her side.
Nice, juicy mystery and a pretty darn good romance. Four stars!
February 9, 2022
*3.5 stars*
I am a huge fan of Linda Howard, and its hard to find Authors similar to her , who can keep you hooked to a story. Whisper of Warning, though I wouldn't say is one of my favorites but it definitely did not make me groan in frustration or roll my eyes (atleast not often).
The lead heroine Courtney is practical most of the time, which is what I look for in a character. She takes things into her own hands to stay alive instead of depending on the hero Will, who tries his best to balance his career and his attraction towards Courtney. I am glad the author took sometime to develop the attraction between them coz instant lust makes me want to scream. You will feel the story is dragging at times but there will be that nagging feeling about what might happen and you will end up getting back to it.
What I did not like is the ending. It's super duper rushed, and I felt like the heroine was put on the spot instead of letting her lament on where she would like the relationship to go in future before springing the surprise upon her.
On the whole, this would be a good if not the best weekend read.
I am a huge fan of Linda Howard, and its hard to find Authors similar to her , who can keep you hooked to a story. Whisper of Warning, though I wouldn't say is one of my favorites but it definitely did not make me groan in frustration or roll my eyes (atleast not often).
The lead heroine Courtney is practical most of the time, which is what I look for in a character. She takes things into her own hands to stay alive instead of depending on the hero Will, who tries his best to balance his career and his attraction towards Courtney. I am glad the author took sometime to develop the attraction between them coz instant lust makes me want to scream. You will feel the story is dragging at times but there will be that nagging feeling about what might happen and you will end up getting back to it.
What I did not like is the ending. It's super duper rushed, and I felt like the heroine was put on the spot instead of letting her lament on where she would like the relationship to go in future before springing the surprise upon her.
On the whole, this would be a good if not the best weekend read.
September 24, 2011
For my second book in my Reading Through the RITAs adventure, I read Whisper of Warning by Laura Griffin. It was a romantic suspense novel that should have been a bit more engaging than it actually was. According to Amazon, it was reviewed highly, and it won the Romantic Suspense category of the RITAS. Yet, for some reason, I found my mind wandering each time I picked up the book. Perhaps the fault was mine. Too late, I realized that it was the second book of a trilogy, so I wasn't as invested in the characters. However, as I continued to read the book, my desire to learn more about the characters diminished. Other readers disagree with me, however; in this review, the reader obviously enjoyed the characters, and the continued storyline from Thread of Fear. It would also be interesting to hear from other readers who had enjoyed the book.
July 7, 2013
A satisfying enough read. 4 stars may be overly generous. Trying to put my finger on what is lacking in the romance portion of the Laura Griffin's I have read. I believe the characters...especially the men but the women, as well...are too emotionally unavailable. There is no 'big understanding' of a relationship until the final HEA reveal. It's a bit of a stretch for me to get the endpoint without the lead up, but what do I know?! Lol. The case was interesting enough with some twists thrown in. Action scenes are well done. There was a possible interaction(set up) for Nathan and Alex for Tracer's book one.
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