Fiona Carver is livid when she discovers that her friend Jude and his documentary crew plan to exploit her experiences on Chiksook with Dean and Dylan Slater. Fiona plans to isolate herself somewhere on Ruby Island when the helicopter arrives carrying Dean, but when it explodes and he barely escapes, Fiona knows it's going to be difficult to keep her emotions in check. Also, there is the question of whether or not the helicopter was sabotaged. Fiona manages to find a way to work with Dean even though she is still in love with him and knows they have no chance for a relationship, but new clues and dangers continue to turn up as she and Dean begin to wonder what they have gotten themselves into.

Crash Site is an exciting romantic suspense full of action and adventure. Fiona and Dean's journey began in Dangerous Ground, so the basis for their emotional reaction to one another has already been established, making for a believable romance, but Dean's continued resistance to his feeling for Fiona does become a bit tedious. The author's experience with archeology is once again evident in the plot and it adds depth to the story. In addition, there are many twists and turns in a mystery that becomes quite complicated and detailed by the end. Some points in the story do become a bit long-winded, slowing the pace down unnecessarily. However, overall, Crash Site is a well thought out romantic suspense that makes for an enjoyable read. ( )

Crash Site by Rachel Grant
Fiona Carver book 2. Contemporary suspense with a bit of romance. Can be read as a stand-alone but better if the first book was read.
Fiona travels to Ruby Island near Dominica to research a seventeenth century star fort and the island history. When a helicopter explodes, only narrowly allowing the passengers to bail, does Fiona realize her old friend Jude is manipulating her and Dean. For what purpose is the question.

A suspense filled novel with copious archaeological details that allow you to visualize the history of the island and feel the wetness of the rain forest.

The relationship between Fiona and Dean becomes more romantic but he reminds her over and over that he cannot do a long term commitment. His heart is broken by his first love and he won’t open himself to that kind of pain again.
I felt bad for him, sure. But wanted to slap him at the same time and say “get over it”.
I loved Fiona’s strength and courage, and give her major points for forgiving Dean for ghosting her (between books 1 and 2 so not a spoiler). Her ability to see the humor in a situation is admirable.

Engaging and smart. ( )