5 Stars: Charlotte’s mother’s past is further revealed. Simone is one of my top 10 authors and I love the Charlotte series! In this part from the past, Larry takes Mitch on vacation, yet where is Frank? Larry may be on vacation, but he is still keeping his ears to the ground on business. Back in the present, Michael’s Christmas gift to Charlotte may be a hint to her Mother, while James’ gift takes gifts to a whole new level. James and Michael continue to worry who the leak is to Klempner in jail. I couldn’t put this book down with the plot twists, until I finished it in one sitting. Eagerly awaiting the next part!

5 Stars: I love the way Simone Leigh is telling this series. Although I still feel like Klempner has become an unscrupulous man, I'm seeing him in a whole new light. One that is showing an abused child and I'm wondering if he hasn't seen something in his past that he's buried so deep it's subconsciously affected how he interacted with people. Where bad compounded bad until something in him snapped. And as obnoxious as I found Frank Conners personality when we first met him, I'm beginning to feel like it's a cover for his insecurities. (I'm not giving away anything, only making a guess here in my review) There's no way to start this story and not become vested in the tale AND the characters. It has evil, fear, love, friendship, devotion, loyalty, mystery .. This one has it all and will seep into your psyche leading you find out more and more as each piece of the puzzle comes to light. Congratulations Simone on another 5 star rating. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.