"Out of Circulation"

(Hemlock Creek Suspense Novella)

by Heather Gilbert

Description

Katie McClure always dreamed of becoming an FBI agent like her father, but an injury has permanently sidelined her as a librarian in her rural West Virginia hometown. Katie's peaceful life is torn apart when armed men burst into the library, targeting her. Her fears mount after a break-in at her apartment, and she reluctantly accepts an offer of protection from Ace Calhoun, the Manhattan bodyguard who rushed to her aid against the library invaders. But Ace didn't show up in Hemlock Creek by accident. Even as he hides his true motives for protecting Katie, he's pulled in by her indomitable courage and her undeniable attraction to him. With the Russian mob breathing down her neck, the clock is ticking for Katie to find out what happened to a bank stash that went missing years ago. To her dismay, she discovers her father was not the man she believed him to be...and neither is Ace.

Biography

HEATHER DAY GILBERT, a Grace Award winner and bestselling author, writes novels that capture life in all its messy, bittersweet, hope-filled glory. Born and raised in the West Virginia mountains, generational story-telling runs in her blood. Heather is a graduate of Bob Jones University and is married to her college sweetheart. Having recently returned to her roots, she and her husband are raising their three children in the same home in which Heather grew up.

Heather's Viking historical novel, God's Daughter, is an Amazon Norse Bestseller. She is also the author of the bestselling A Murder in the Mountains mystery series. Her mystery, Trial by Twelve, was the 2015 Grace Award winner for Mystery/Romantic Suspense/Thriller/Historical Suspense. Heather also authored the Indie Publishing Handbook: Four Key Elements for the Self-Publisher. 

My thoughts ~

Librarian, Katie McClure's attention diverts from books to an interesting and handsome young man who's new to the library. Ace Calhoun is in the right place at the right time as armed thugs appear, singling Katie out. 

Life in Hemlock Creek is not as it seems. All is quiet and peaceful until someone appears to be after Katie. Ace takes over as bodyguard, and plays his role well, among other things. 

As the plot thickens so does a spark of attraction. Filled with surprising and suspense-filled action, Out of Circulation is a book to enjoy in an afternoon or evening. Unpredictable and captivating, I was caught up in the plot and enjoyed the character development. Out of Circulation has my recommendation! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All expressed opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.