Moving Target

Sailor Conyers' life has been a struggle, but she has worked hard and achieved success as a partner in Sip This a thriving coffee house. All of that falls apart when her business partner is murdered and it looks like Sailor may be the next target. But not if Officer Gabe Sloan, recently back home from the Army, has anything to do with it. Gabe's protective instincts arise from a past relationship with Sailor that goes all the way back to their childhood and blossomed into a high school romance. Turns out Gabe's instincts are right on target when Sailor's life is threatened. Gabe needs to kick his protective detail into high gear if he is to keep Sailor alive. Together, they also must find the killer before he strikes again. Moving Target is Author Stephanie Newton's second book where we revisit the stunning setting of Sea Breeze, Florida and reconnect with some of our friends from her first book Perfect Target. If you follow the reviews on The Suspense Zone, you will remember I loved, loved, loved Perfect Target. And not because I am a fellow Floridian. No, I found Perfect Target to have a gripping suspense story, a realistic romance, a relevant faith message, and very real characters that tug at your heart. So I could hardly wait for the release of Moving Target and I have to say when I received Moving Target I jumped right in and didn't quit reading until I finished the book, cementing Stephanie Newton on my must read author list. Many wonderful books are published each day, but not all of them are written with a fresh voice and perspective. This is what Stephanie Newton brings to the table. A fresh new twist to romantic suspense. So pick up all three of her books.

As Sailor Conyers comes in to work, she sees there is something amiss. She calls the police. Gabe Slone and his partner Joe are in the area and come to find out what's going on. They find Sailor's business partner and friend Charlie murdered. Gabe assigns himself Sailor's protector. Sailor and Gabe have a history together in which both had broken hearts. But the emotional pull is still very strong. As they investigate who killed Charlie attempts are made on Sailor's life. Will Sailor and Gabe be able to explore the possibility of a renewed relationship or will a bullet find Sailor first. This was an excellent romantic suspense. I was hooked from the first page and did not want to put it down until I was finished. Sailor Conyers had a lot of reasons to be bitter and angry but always seemed to display cheerfulness and spunk. She was a strong character but not unreasonable, which I like. Gabe was a wonderful hero. He has a love for Sailor that you can feel through the pages of of the book. He is strong but tender. Those kind of heros draw me in. I highly recommend Moving Target. You won't be disappointed. You can read it as a stand alone but I suggest that you read Perfect Target first for a richer story. Perfect Target centers around Cruse Conyers (Sailor's brother). Can't wait to read the third book, Smoke Screen.