Happy Thursday! Today I am sharing my review of the newest book by a new favorite author – Deadly Target by Elizabeth Goddard.

The Basics

Title: Deadly Target

Author: Elizabeth Goddard

Series: Rocky Mountain Courage (Book 2 of 3)

Publication Date: November 2, 2021

Genre: Romantic Suspense

My Rating: 4 Stars

From the Back Cover:

This cold case has suddenly warmed up.
She only hopes they won’t get burned.

Criminal psychologist Erin Larson’s dreams of a successful career come to a screeching halt when she nearly loses her life in a boating accident and then learns that her mother tried to commit suicide. She leaves her job to care for her mother in Montana. At least there Erin is able to produce her podcast, which focuses on solving missing persons cold cases.

Nathan Campbell’s father was investigating such a case when he was shot, and now Nathan needs to enlist Erin’s help to solve the case. She’s certainly good at what she does. The only problem? She’s his ex.

As the two dig deeper, it becomes clear that they, too, are being targeted–and the answers to their questions are buried deep within the past Erin struggles to explain and longs to forget.

My Review

I first read one of Elizabeth Goddard’s books a few years ago, but I haven’t kept up with her writing since. When Deadly Target came out, I saw so many rave reviews I decided to give it a try, and I’m so glad I did! This book was full of twists and turns from beginning to end, and I was never quite sure if the danger was targeting Erin or Nathan.

Erin, a criminal psychologist and podcast host, is a fascinating heroine. Her story unfolds with several surprises, as she finally trusts Nathan with the darkness from her past. It turns out her past has come back to haunt her and links her to Nathan’s investigation in ways she never imagined. The romance between Erin and Nathan was well done, developing naturally without taking away from the suspense. The many threads to the story added to the intrigue and all came together in a satisfying conclusion.

While this book is part of a series, I haven’t read the first book and didn’t feel like I was missing anything crucial. I can’t wait for the next book in the series, and Elizabeth Goddard is now one of my must-read suspense authors!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.