Still Life - Plus a Cool Contest!

Still Life
Chesapeake Valor, Book 2
Dani Pettrey
(Bethany House Publishers)
ISBN: 978-0764212956
January 2017/352 pages/$15.99

Someone Is Out There. Watching Her. Waiting.

Blacklisted in the photography business over a controversial shot, Avery Tate answered an ad for a crime-scene photographer. She expected to be laughed at, but crime-scene analyst Parker Mitchell hired her outright--and changed her life. But six months ago, when her feelings for Parker became too strong, she left his employ to sort out her heart.

Now, for the first time, Avery is facing the world that rejected her to attend the gallery opening of a photography exhibit for which her friend modeled. But the only image of her friend is a chilling photo of her posing as if dead--and the photographer insists he didn't take the shot. Worse, her friend can't be found, and so Avery immediately calls Parker for help.

As Avery, Parker, and their friends in law enforcement dig into the mystery, they find themselves face-to-face with a relentless and deadly threat.


Read an excerpt.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dani Pettrey is a wife, home-schooling mom, and the acclaimed author of the Alaskan Courage romantic suspense series, which includes her bestselling novels Submerged, Shattered, Stranded, Silenced, and Sabotaged. Her books have been honored with the Daphne du Maurier award, two HOLT Medallions, two National Readers' Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, and Christian Retailing's Best Award, among others.

She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves--the thrill of adventure, nail-biting suspense, the deepening of her characters' faith, and plenty of romance. She and her husband reside in Maryland, where they enjoy time with their two daughters, a son-in-law, and two super adorable grandsons. You can find her online at danipettrey.com.


MY THOUGHTS

Wow. Dani Pettrey has outdone herself with this one. I was thoroughly engrossed in this story and read it practically in one sitting. From the fitting title to the connection between Avery's job as a crime-scene photographer and the involvement of photography in the disappearance of her friend, Still Life is a picture-perfect suspense! Pettrey tugs at the emotions as chilling crime scenes intertwine with the heat of underlying romantic tension. I wasn't quite sure if I needed a blanket or a fan as I read. I'm excited to read more about Avery and Parker as this series continues. Grab your copy of Still Life today!


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Dani Pettrey and Baker/Bethany House for a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”


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