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She Can Tell (2012)

by Melinda Leigh(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1612185657 (ISBN13: 9781612185651)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Montlake Romance

series

She Can...

review 1: 3.5There were things about this novel that I really appreciated, some things that feel short and some things that bothered me. Overall, I enjoyed the story, I like this author, I will continue with this series. Things that bothered me:The blatant corruption. Now, I'm not so naive as to believe these things don't happen, I know they do, but damn, can you at least try to hide it? Its as if forensics, witness statements and basic police procedures cannot hold up next to the word of a couple of rich guys. I had some trouble believing these small town fries could have that much power.Rachel. Oh dear, what to say about Rachel. Look, I like strong women, I do, but there is a point where you take it too far and you are no longer being strong and independent, but have crossed over ... moreinto obstinate and stupid land. She crossed. A few times. Things that fell flatThe fear. In stalker stories, especially those that include the pov of said stalker, I expect to be significantly creeped out, like it should be added to my "turn on the lights, hide under the covers" shelf. This sadly did not scare me. I was creeped out at parts and grossed out at others, but never really scared. The romance. Oh my did I want to feel this, mostly because I consider Mike to be fantastically fantastic, but it fell short for me also. I blame Rachel, she never seemed as invested, or maybe I simply wasn't as invested in her.Things I appreciatedA large suspect pool. I'm suspicious of everyone by nature, so I appreciate a book that makes that personality flaw seem justifiable. I did figure it out at one point, but it took me a good while to get there, I waffled. I like something I can't immediately figure out. There were still a couple of surprises in there.Mike wasn't super-man super-cop. He had failed, he struggled, he pushed himself too hard, he had issues. I adored him!Rachel's fear of turning into her mother. That was probably the most genuine thing I got from her and pretty much the only thing that garnered any sympathy from me.Overall, worth the read, I will read more from this author and continue the series. For fans of this genre, I would also recommend Cynthia Eden.
review 2: After former competitive equestrian Rachel Parker is severely injured in an event she moves back to the family farm in rural Westbury, Pennsylvania to be near her abused sister, Sarah. While in PA she attracts the attention of a stalker who starts by simply harassing her with graffiti but then this person’s violence towards Rachel escalates to attempted murder. Luckily, while in Westbury Rachel also attracts the notice of tough, tired but capable Police Chief Mike O’Connell. Mike will face harsh criticism and even suspension from his job in order to protect Rachel and solve this mystery.Leigh does keep you guessing the identity of the watcher/stalker. She throws in a couple of red herrings so that you are not completely sure of the killer although you have a pretty good idea.By the way this is the second book in a series. There are a few references to events that happened in the first book but you can still enjoy She Can Tell without reading She Can Run (Book 1). I have read some of Melinda Leigh’s other books – Midnight Sacrifice and Midnight Exposure and I actually enjoyed She Can Tell more than these other titles. less

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