The bodies are piling up and many questions are answered in this third installment in the Rogue River series. Officer Stevie Taylor and police chief Zane Duncan have their hands full with old murders and new ones all related to the drug problem going on in their small town. As they follow the trail we get some answers and even find out who one of the bad guys is but we still don’t know who is pulling the strings on ordering all the deaths and who is trying to take over being the big distributer of the new drug that’s killing some of its users. I am really looking forward to the final installment so we finally learn just what exactly has been going on and who is behind it all. ( )

This is the best book in the series so far. The made for TV mini series continues. Murder, suspense, drug deals, scandal, & a blooming love affair abound in this short novella. ( )

Kendra Elliot takes the writing helm for Her Grave Secrets (Rogue River #3). I wish I could say great things about this installment in the series,but most of the issues I've had with the previous novellas persist in this one.
• Shallow, superficial plot, lacks development, and is drawn out
• No character development
• No suspense
• Romance based on a few kisses, working side by side in the field, and an offer to move in together
• No connection between the H/h, I just don’t feel it, or believe it. Zane and Stevie make good friends though
• Emphasis placed on the importance of family, get togethers, and building bridges to keep family ties strong
• Open questions in the plot …Who killed Bill Taylor, Why was Roy killed & what was his involvement, what was Walt’s motivation to be involved in this drug scheme, who is making the C22, what does James’ issue with Katelyn have to do with the overall story, why is this drug issue still being handled locally – no DEA involvement?

Granted there’s a little progression in the overall drug plot, but it’s so drawn out and boring. This novella puts the reader close to 300 pages into a story, that I just have to say is lackluster. I guess I just have higher expectations from my romantic suspense books.

This Novella was given to my by NetGalley on behalf of Montlake Romance and had a publication date of Nov 4th, 2014.

For me another 2 star read

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Stevie and Zane

continuation of the hunt for the drug dealer. Two more murders in town and the Founder's Day Party.

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This was the third book in this new series by Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh and I have enjoyed it as much as the first two. Can't wait to read the final story. I received a copy of this ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. ( )