Title: Trust Fall
Author: Chautona Havig
Series: Suamalie Islands, book 12
Major Themes: Pacific Islands, Bookstores
Synopsis: Kenzi knows she needs to move on after her fiancee’s death, but doesn’t know how; meanwhile, Simon is trying to protect her without her knowledge—and falling for her!
I signed up for a review copy of Trust Fall because of the author. I love Chautona Havig’s writing, so I read every book by her that I possibly can. This one was especially fun because it is part of two series at once. Not only is it part of the Suamalie Island series, featuring Ezra, who we met and loved in Under the Hibiscus and The Title Wave, but it also features The Agency from another series that I enjoyed.
Publisher’s description:
Grief has held Eve “Kensi” Kensington captive long enough. Determined to move on after the death of her fiancé six years ago, Kensi moves to St. Alyn to help Ezra with the new boat book business. That there’s a great therapist on the island is just a bonus.
When the West Coast Agency learns that the former fiancée of a deceased informant is under the radar, Simon Garver is tasked to protect her—without her knowledge, if possible. Great. Listening in on her therapy sessions might be the worst thing he’s ever had to do as an agent.
Nope…scrap that. Falling for his client takes the cake.
When Kensi learns Simon has been keeping secrets from her, she’s done. Too bad the arrival of a guy sent to “take care of her” means she needs him. She’ll cooperate until she’s safe, toss the trust exercises her therapist has insisted on in the trash, and get back to her job on Ezra’s boat.
If only her heart would listen to the plan…
Take a trip to the Suamalie Islands where palm trees sway, the sand and sea pulse with life, and the people will steal your heart.
My thoughts:
I would consider Trust Fall to be one of Chautona’s “fluffier” stories. While I really enjoyed it and had a hard time putting it down, I didn’t feel like it was as meaty as some of hers have been. As with the other Agency Files books, there was more of a focus on keeping the threatened person safe than on personal growth. There was also a fairly strong romantic focus in the story. So, while I enjoyed it, it was not one of my favorite books by Chautona. However, if you love light romantic suspense, this would be the perfect book to pick up.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
WARNING: Several attempts are made on Kenzie’s life; two or three kissing scenes.
Age levels:
Reading Independently—Ages 15 and Above, Adults
Links to buy this book:
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
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