Harper Winston’s brother has disappeared. Pursuing his dream of sailing the Caribbean, Michael hasn’t responded to texts or emails in days. When even the Coast Guard can’t find him, Harper is forced to take desperate measures. Which means going to Chase Garrett, once her brother’s best friend, now the only man she can trust…or so she hopes.
As the successful owner of Maximum Security, Chase has learned to trust his gut. He knows Harper’s father is mixed up in a deadly business, and suspects there’s more to Michael’s disappearance than meets the eye. Getting involved again with the Winstons goes against everything he stands for, yet old loyalties die hard. As the case draws him closer to Harper and deeper into the Winstons’ snarled crime family, he is forced to put everything on the line to keep Harper safe…and both of them alive.
As the successful owner of Maximum Security, Chase has learned to trust his gut. He knows Harper’s father is mixed up in a deadly business, and suspects there’s more to Michael’s disappearance than meets the eye. Getting involved again with the Winstons goes against everything he stands for, yet old loyalties die hard. As the case draws him closer to Harper and deeper into the Winstons’ snarled crime family, he is forced to put everything on the line to keep Harper safe…and both of them alive.
3.5 Stars
I love a good romantic suspense so I was intrigued by The Conspiracy and hadn't previously read any of Kat Martin's work. I have mixed feelings regarding this title, whilst it had the suspense, intrigue, action & unforeseen twists and turns that I crave from a romantic suspense, the characters kind of fell flat for me. The connection between them at times felt too forced and not organic. At times I loved both the hero and heroine, but at other times they frustrated me with their repetitive points of view. There is also a lot of information in this book for one title, with multiple points of view and plot lines, I was quite captivated by the first half of the story, but kind of got bogged down in the details in the second half.
Harper Winston is the heroine, she's attractive, successful and hard working. She grew up in a life of privilege, and is somewhat naïve, but will fight for those she cares for most. She is quite independent and head strong.
Chase Garrett is a private investigator, and former best friend to Harper's older brother Michael. He's intense, protective and kind, but has a tendency to be a bit arrogant and self righteous at times. Of the two main characters I preferred his character over Harper, but he frustrated me with the repetitive reasoning for not following through on the attraction they share.
There were several side characters who captivated my attention and I quite enjoy a series with connected standalones so will be checking out the next title in the series.
I recommend this title is you enjoy suspenseful story, as the romance definitely takes a back seat to the investigation of Michaels disappearance in this title.
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