Thriller #3 - Come Sundown

#3 on my Thriller Countdown to Halloween is...

Come Sundown by Nora Roberts

As I was scrolling through the books I've read in the past year or so on the Goodreads app, looking for options for my Thriller Countdown, I saw Nora Roberts Come Sundown and let out an involuntary, "Yaaaasssssssss!"

Nora Roberts is an amazing writer. Not only can she jump from one genre to another with ease, she also has the ability to blend genres, such as in Come Sundown: A thrilling blend of suspense, mystery, and romance.

You may like this book if:

✔ you LOVE a strong, empowered, confident female leader as your protagonist
✔ you dream of the beautiful landscape of Montana
✔ you don't mind a little romance mixed in with your thrill ride
✔ you want a book that you just CAN'T put down
✔ you want a book that makes you fall in love with its characters and miss them when the book comes to an end

The plot of this book is a little jarring, a little crazy, BUT you will LOVE the characters in this book. I was ready to pack up and move to a ranch in Montana after reading Come Sundown.

Is this one you've read? Are you adding it to your list? Comment below!

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