The Second Man by Emelle Gamble

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The Second Man by Emelle Gamble
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense
Length: Full Length (246 pgs)
Heat: Spicy
Rated: 5 stars
Review by Poppy

Voted BoM by LASR Readers 2013 copy

Jill Farrell’s college reunion is coming up, but she wants no part of it. The man she once loved, Swedish exchange student Max Kallstrom, is rumored to be attending, but that doesn’t tempt her as Max disappeared from her life the night before the graduation, and has never been heard from since.

When her ex-husband, Andrew Denton, knocks on her door and announces he wants to make nice, and, “oh, by the way, one of their class alumni might be a murderer”, Jill’s resolve to avoid the event hardens.

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She’s willing to listen to what he has to say, but immediately realizes that her memories must guide her through a wrenching and dangerous few days. While her heart remembers a handsome young lover, she and her classmates are all different people now, and the reality of a murdered friend proves she can’t trust everyone.

What’s not so clear is if she should trust anyone . . . especially Max Kallstrom.

Once again, Emelle Gamble has written a book that enthralls.

From the first, I was wrapped up in Jill’s life. The story starts with her decision to move her mother, who has Alzheimer’s, into a nursing home. It utterly breaks her heart (both having to move her and realizing that her mother doesn’t really even see her or know her anymore), and it broke mine as well. Then one after another, more heart-rending things happen. Her ex wants to talk to her, her one true love, Max stops by and wants to explain why he left her … and then a friend is murdered.

Poor Jill has way too much going on and doesn’t know where to turn. Thankfully, she has her best friend, Carly to talk to, along with Carly’s husband, Ham. Things start escalating pretty quickly both with Max and the murder mystery. All fingers point to Max as the bad guy, but she has a hard time thinking he could commit murder. In fact, she knows she’s falling in love all over again.

Ms. Gamble has populated the story with exceptionally real characters, all different and unique, with character strengths and flaws. There are plenty of secondary characters (it does involve a class reunion, after all). The town, too, is well written and the descriptions are all clear without being over bearing. It was a nail-biting experience and the reveal at the end was a huge surprise! Well done, Ms. Gamble!

If you’re looking for a strong, well-written romantic suspense that will keep you guessing, I recommend The Second Man. It’s definitely a winner.

Comments

  1. Thanks for hosting!

  2. Thank you so very much for this kind, generous and humbling review. Your site does so much for readers in bringing them books to consider, and you do so much to help writers of all types reach their readers. Readers! Come see me at Facebook and you’ll hear more about The Second Man – and meet fellow

  3. Sounds like a good read.

    • I think its great, Rita! HA! But I mean it, its an engrossing mystery and romance, and I feel the aspect of how much of who we are is our memories is an important one. Thanks for stopping in.

  4. Marcy Meyer says

    Enjoyed the review. Thanks for the giveaway chance.

  5. Thanks for the giveaway; I like the excerpt. 🙂

  6. This was a terrific review of The Second Man. I adored the book. I’m rereading & posting a review this weekend. Congrats on a great new release. ?

  7. Great post – sounds like my kind of book 🙂

  8. This book is “my cup of tea”, looking forward to reading it!

  9. Hi Emelle, Sorry for coming into your tour a little late. I’ll be playing catch up for a few days. I will enjoy reading more about your latest book.

  10. Shared on G+ to help spread the word, have a great day! 🙂

  11. I love a good suspense with a romantic twist. Can’t wait to read this one!

  12. Christina Constantine says

    Just love her writing thank you for the chance to win this.

  13. Carol Yemola says

    Hi! I love the cover of the new book!

  14. peggy clayton says

    I have read and reviewed on 2 sites. I just loved it !!!!

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  16. Sandra Turban says

    Enjoyed reading the excellent review of your exciting new book. The Second Man. Can’t wait to read it!!! Thank you for this new giveaway!YOu are so good to us,,,

  17. Karen E. Hill says

    I so enjoyed this book that I have found the others to read as well.

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