Framed in Death Valley

Framed in Death Valley Desert Justice #1 By Dana Mentink They were married for less than six months, and already their marriage was over. "For better or worse" went out the window when the worse happened, and Laney's heart has once again been broken by someone she trusted it with. Beckett Duke coming back is out of the question; she just wants him out of her life. He needed to protect Laney no matter what it cost him personally. As long as she was tied to him, her life and livelihood were in danger. Divorce was the only answer. But before he disappears from her life forever, he needs to be sure she is safe from the threats to her life. Beckett's life fell apart when he was framed for murder. He never did it, but almost everyone is convinced he did it. When you are tried and convicted in the court of public opinion, what chance do you have of changing anyone's judgment? Worse, the killer might be back determined to keep him from finding evidence that proves his innocence. And Laney might get caught in that determination to stop him. Framed in Death Valley is a well-paced read that will keep the reader guessing at just who the guilty party truly is. There are suspects aplenty but no clear motive as to why Pauline was murdered or why Beckett was framed. This is a clean-read suspense, no graphic murder scenes, perfect if you want suspense that doesn't give you nightmares. And being a Love Inspired Suspense read you know there will be a satisfactory outcome or at least the promise of one. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

This first book in the series takes us to Death Valley and a couple that has been torn apart . The husband, Beckett Duke, was framed for murder he didn’t commit and his young wife, Laney, was left heartbroken while tending to the family hotel. Beckett has been carrying a burden since HS and the townspeople have labeled him a monster and now a killer. This latest incident is about to break him. Desperate to keep his wife away from his life and his troubles, has her served with divorce paper, never expecting to get out of jail. He returns home to a wife that felt abandoned and wants him gone, even though she is pregnant and still loves him. When Laney’s life is put in danger, Beckett will do anything to keep her and the baby safe. This Christian romance was full of suspense, and whodunit , bad guys and suspicions. Though for me there seemed too much going on, it was a good story. I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

I know I always say that each book by this author is the best she has written but I have to say it again - this one is the best she's written! After the first chapter, I fell in love with Beckett! He is such a wounded hero and you just want to bring him home and wrap your arms around him and help him find peace! He's been framed for a murder he didn't commit, he went to prison and went beat up there, the town hates him, no one likes him and the one person who loves him - his wife - he's going to have to divorce because he doesn't feel good enough for her! What an honorable, courageous man! However, someone is going to kill his wife and unborn child (which he didn't even know about!) so Beckett is not going to let that happen! Laney, his wife, is also a great character! She's had a very tough life too and she thought she could count on Beckett until those divorce papers came! There is so much action and a lot of twists and turns. I couldn't put this book down. Highly recommend!