A friend sent me this book in a box of books. I've read this author before and picked it because I have enjoyed other books by this author in the past.

While I didn't like that Adam's and Charlotte's son died or that that seemed to be the catalyst for their divorce, I understand how it could happen. I've read that the death of a child either draws parents closer together or pushes them apart. I did appreciate that the author gave Adam and Charlotte a history, so that when they're getting remarried at the end of the book, it's not a case of them only knowing each other for a few months before they've decided to get married.

The editor/proofreader also needs to brush up on a possessive when a name ends in the letter s. Charlottes neighbor is named Bubbles. Bubbles with an s on the end. Yet early on in the book, in two consecutive paragraphs, the possessive was Bubble's. Unless the rules have changed since I last studied them (which is possible) this means that the woman's name was Bubble not Bubbles. The correct possessive would be either Bubbles' or Bubbles's, depending on which school of punctuation you subscribe to. It's a little thing, but stuff like that bothers me! ( )

Adam Whitfield is a special agent who has been hunting for a serial killer they call The Night Stalker. He just can’t seem to pin down just who he is. Charlotte Murray is out one evening when she hears a scream. Turns out, she stopped what could have been another abduction of the Night Stalker. Charlotte is injured in the process and that’s when they notify Adam. Adam and Charlotte were married young and then the unthinkable happened; the loss of their son. Because of grief, Adam left and they finally divorced. Now the Night Stalker has turned his attention to Charlotte since she stopped him from getting his last victim. Adam vows to protect Charlotte and bring down the Night Stalker. But will they figure it out before he carries through his plan.

This story is one that is sweet as well as suspenseful . It certainly keeps you on your toes as well as the edge of your seat. The sweet part was between Adam and Charlotte. You learn their history and why things happened the way they did but you also get to see how time and maturity can change things. It’s always an encouragement to me to read about characters who have faith but are flawed; because that is very relatable. I loved the interaction between Charlotte and Adam being both tense and tender. The secondary characters were great too. (Except, of course, for the Night Stalker) I felt like you really got to know them well. And let me tell you, when the mystery and suspense is wrapped up, you are in for a real treat at the end. I absolutely loved it! If you enjoy sweet and suspenseful reads then you’ll love Night Stalker. Be prepared to stay up way past your bed time though.

*This complimentary copy was provided by Harlequin through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Some favorite quotes:

A lot of years had passed since they’d been married. They’d both changed. Maybe she’d become more willing to take chances. Maybe she was no longer afraid of spiders or disgusted by the thought of eating hard-boiled eggs.

“Promise me, Charlotte,” he murmured, leaning down and kissing her forehead, his lips warm, the contact light and undemanding. And she could feel herself melting, sinking into him the way she always had.

He had a dangerous job, but he didn’t carry worry around as his companions. He focused his attention and energy on finding solutions to problems. He prayed, he trusted and he entered every situation knowing that God was in control. Because of that, he was never consumed by fear.

For more about this book or other books by this author I encourage you to visit her website at http://www.shirleemccoy.com ( )