6. Finding Peace by Melanie D. Snitker
Synopsis:
Police Officer Tuck Chandler is good at his job. He’s also good at holding women at arm’s length. Jilted by his fiancée for his dedication to his job, he’s not about to open himself up to hurt like that again.
Laurie Blake is a struggling photographer. After growing up in a wealthy family, she’s determined to make it on her own, even if it means doing it the hard way.
When Tuck is assigned to a puzzling burglary involving Laurie’s fledgling photography business, he goes into it with his usual perseverance. He wants to help her – if she’ll let him. As the case unfolds and the mystery deepens, another question arises.
Will the past get in the way of their future?
Laurie Blake is a struggling photographer. After growing up in a wealthy family, she’s determined to make it on her own, even if it means doing it the hard way.
When Tuck is assigned to a puzzling burglary involving Laurie’s fledgling photography business, he goes into it with his usual perseverance. He wants to help her – if she’ll let him. As the case unfolds and the mystery deepens, another question arises.
Will the past get in the way of their future?
My Review:
First off, this is the second book that I read by Melanie D. Snitker. Both are from the same series: this is the first book in the series and the other one was the second one. There are five books in Melanie's Love's Compass series. It was another great read by the author. The characters have a sense of realness to them. To me, the story reminded me of something I have always believed in: that that are some people who you are meant to meet in your life.
Laurie is independent and never wanting to take the easy way in life. She has a wonderful knack of capturing the perfect moment(s). As a side story in this novel, Laurie gets the opportunity to work with an autistic child and takes it in stride.
Tuck is a police officer and you also get the sense that it's what he's supposed to be, what his calling in life is. He genuinely cares about helping others. It reminds you that there are good cops out there.
The main issue in this novel is finding out who burglarized Laurie's photography business and what they were after. Tuck goes beyond the call of duty when he wants to do more to help Laurie figure out the mystery. It takes Laurie some time to realize that she can't do an investigation by herself and eventually lets him help her work it out together. The only difference is that Laurie doesn't know how much she is putting her life in danger and Tuck knows too well the dangers of trying to solve a crime.
As they get to work together, a bond starts to develop, but both are unsure if they want to have a relationship. Tuck is more hesitant because he ex-fiancée decided she couldn't bear to be the wife of a cop. Laurie gets to know the dangers he faces as a cop and has to come to a decision if she could handle that as well. Both are a little scared to let each other in and have to come to figure out if they can put down their guard.
It's a feel good type of romance story. And like most people, they struggle with their past and fears. It makes you want to keep turning the pages to see what happens next. It was another great read by Melanie with strong plot lines and relatable characters.
I mentioned in the first paragraph that this is part of a series. They can be read stand alone or in order.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
~Meg~
Laurie is independent and never wanting to take the easy way in life. She has a wonderful knack of capturing the perfect moment(s). As a side story in this novel, Laurie gets the opportunity to work with an autistic child and takes it in stride.
Tuck is a police officer and you also get the sense that it's what he's supposed to be, what his calling in life is. He genuinely cares about helping others. It reminds you that there are good cops out there.
The main issue in this novel is finding out who burglarized Laurie's photography business and what they were after. Tuck goes beyond the call of duty when he wants to do more to help Laurie figure out the mystery. It takes Laurie some time to realize that she can't do an investigation by herself and eventually lets him help her work it out together. The only difference is that Laurie doesn't know how much she is putting her life in danger and Tuck knows too well the dangers of trying to solve a crime.
As they get to work together, a bond starts to develop, but both are unsure if they want to have a relationship. Tuck is more hesitant because he ex-fiancée decided she couldn't bear to be the wife of a cop. Laurie gets to know the dangers he faces as a cop and has to come to a decision if she could handle that as well. Both are a little scared to let each other in and have to come to figure out if they can put down their guard.
It's a feel good type of romance story. And like most people, they struggle with their past and fears. It makes you want to keep turning the pages to see what happens next. It was another great read by Melanie with strong plot lines and relatable characters.
I mentioned in the first paragraph that this is part of a series. They can be read stand alone or in order.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
~Meg~
