This is the fourth book in the series. But it can be read as a standalone. And Juno Rushdan certainly doesn’t disappoint! These books just keep on getting better and better.

Charlie is a strong character who does her best to advocate for women struggling with domestic violence. She also runs a self-defense school. Which is where she meets a woman who is suffering abuse from her husband. Who is also an officer. When she goes missing, Charlie jumps into action to help her get justice.

Detective Brian Bradshaw is determined to help Charlie along with keeping her safe. And he has his work cut out for him because things escalate quickly and continue to get more and more dangerous as Charlie refuses to back away until she gets justice.

This is an explosive ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There is a perfect balance of romance, suspense, character development and action. The relationship between Brian and Charlie had great pacing and development as well. I read it in one sitting and it’s one I’m sure I’ll be reading again. I can’t wait for the next book to come out and strongly recommend reading this one as well. ( )

Wyoming Mountain Murder by Juno Rushdan
Cowboy State Lawman series #5. Harlequin Intrigue. Contemporary romantic suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Closed door.
Charlie runs a self-defense training company. She also advocates for abused women and helps them escape when needed.
After getting a call from a cop’s wife, Charlie goes to the house to help but finds the kitchen covered in blood and drag marks out the door. Conventionally for someone, the house catches fire and then explodes as Charlie gets outside. The wife is missing and Charlie is sure it’s the cop and there is a coverup by his fellow officers.
Helping Charlie investigate is Wyoming detective Brian Bradshaw from a joint task force. His first job is to keep Charlie safe.

Fast paced intrigue and action. This book in the series has a bit more romance than the prior books. Brian and Charlotte met at a charity ball the prior year and they both acknowledge their chemistry is intense. She’s skittish though and doesn’t want anything to do with cops because of childhood experience. They have to put it all aside as they try to find the missing woman.
Explosive finish. ( )

I love this series but this one wasn’t my favorite. It has action, danger and a stubborn heroine who doesn’t trust anyone (with a passable reason) that refuses to take five minutes to have a reasonable discussion with our hero who...I felt didn’t get the attention he needed in this book. Still, it was a really good read and I recommend it. ( )

Charlie Sharp, a self-defense trainer, is a determined woman with a strong personality. When one of her clients is missing, she determines to find out what has happened to her.

Inevitably, she puts her life in jeopardy, which then further involves Wyoming detective Brian in a murder investigation, not without some high-octane and fast-paced encounters!

The prolific Juno Rushdan has diligently delivered adrenaline-driven, suspense after suspense in her Cowboy State Lawmen series, and her latest WYOMING MOUNTAIN MURDER, book #4 will take you on a tense heart-pounding adventure! ( )

A fantastic, fast-paced, and action-filled book I read in one sitting. Charlie owns USD (Underground Self Defense), a gym that teaches self-defense to women. Charlie also has a lesser-known activity of helping women escape their abusers. It is a cause near and dear to her heart for heartbreaking reasons, and those reasons left her with a deep-seated distrust of cops.

As the book opens, Charlie gets a call from one of her clients, Haley, who says her cop husband, Seth, is going to kill her. Charlie races to Haley's rescue, only to find the kitchen spattered with blood and no sign of Haley. No sooner does Charlie leave the home to search for Haley than the house explodes. She escapes before the fire department arrives and asks her ATF agent cousin, Rocco, for help. Rocco is tied up with work and sends his friend Detective Brian Bradshaw to her, warning him about Charlie's attitude.

Brian first met Charlie a year earlier and was immediately taken by her beauty and feistiness. Unfortunately for him, Charlie won't give him the time of day, no matter how hard he tries. So, when Rocco asks Brian for help, he can't say yes fast enough. But nothing prepares him for what she has to say.

Charlie remembers Brian very well. He's the only man who has stirred her emotions in years, but trusting him doesn't come easily. She isn't happy to see him show up at her house, but she realizes she needs the help. There are some tense moments when Brian learns that a fellow officer is the suspected murderer, but when someone shoots at her house, he is determined to keep her safe. Brian is very protective of Charlie, but she isn't someone who can sit back and let him do it all. Because of her trust issues, she isn't exactly upfront about her plans and gets into some risky situations. The deeper they get into their investigation, the more complicated it becomes. There were unexpected twists, players who weren't what they seemed, and a final confrontation that could have easily gone sideways.

I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop between Charlie and Brian. Because of his feelings for her, Brian does an excellent job of not pushing too hard and lets his actions speak for themselves. I loved seeing him let her barbs roll off his back because he knew he had the patience to wait for her to trust him. I knew he was getting closer when she shared her past with him. Their chemistry was intense, and here again, Brian practiced patience, waiting for Charlie to be ready for more than a fling. However, they have to survive to have the relationship he wants. I loved the ending and Brian's surprise for her.

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