On Shadow Beach

On Shadow Beach by Barbara Freethy Contemporary Romance -Mar. 30, 2010 4 Stars Barbara Freethy does an amazing job in `On Shadow Beach' putting both elements of long-lost love and mystery together. This book is the second novel following On Angel's Bay, which also takes place in a small California town where there was a long-unsolved murder of a teenage girl. But that dead girl was Lauren Jamison's sister. Lauren left Angel's Bay to try to forget about the past, but she is forced to return to take care of her aging father. Being home again, Lauren is forced to remember the past, which includes remembering Shane Murray, the one guy she has not been able to forget. Unfortunately, Shane was accused of killing her sister. Now that Lauren is in town, Shane is finally able to defend himself and tell her about the murder. The twists and turns that lead to the truth around her sister's murder were quite a surprise. One that I did not see coming at all! Freethy's writing is style is free flowing and her pacing is beautiful. I was able to read this book quickly, and I hope she continues writing more about Angel's Bay. Just a warning to readers, this book is a blend of romance and mystery, so don't expect steamy love scenes. There are love scenes and plenty of romantic tension, but it is definitely more of a blend of mystery mixed with some romance, rather than just romance. It was a pleasure reading this story. Just the description of the town makes me wonder if there is indeed one like this in California. I would like to visit! Reviewed by Sophia from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

Great addition to this series. I do hope we have another to tell Annie's story

I really love this author - she has created such a wonderful town and characters in this series - I can hardly wait for the next book to come out.

This is another great book from Barbara Freethy about the little town of Angel Bay- Lauren was born and raised here,however, she left when she was seventeen-right after her sister was murdered and no one was ever charged. She left her first love because she believed he became involved with her sister. She comes back years later, to help her Father with some medical problems. She see her first love and she is still angry with him but she admits to herself she still has feelings for him. She becomes involved with him and they set out to try and solve her sisters murder. This book is a keeper and one you will not be able to put down.