Avenging Adam ~ Jodi Burnett

Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lately I've been bouncing between FBI dramas and Urban Fantasy. I received this ARC to read and give an honest review.

Summary:
While hiking in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, FBI Special Agent Kendra Dean and her K9 partner, Baxter, stumble upon a dead body stashed in the woods. The discovery changes both of their lives forever.

Special Agent Rick Sanchez hunts a serial murderer who is targeting women on a multi-state killing spree. Kendra Dean, an agent Rick met on a joint mission six months ago, has found the most recent victim. Rick and Kendra once shared a tempting chemistry but time and miles made their spark a distant memory.

Now, thrust together to solve a deadly case, Rick and Kendra rekindle their attraction only to find their personal demons are even greater obstacles than their geography. It’s hard for Kendra to see around the chip she carries on her shoulder as she works to prove herself in a man’s world. Rick harbors a debilitating guilt over a past failure that holds his heart prisoner and he’s terrified to love again.

The serial killer sets his sights on Kendra. With her life in the balance, she and Rick must deal with their issues. Will they be able to admit their feelings and embrace their growing intimacy before it’s too late?


My Take:

This is the first in a new series by Jodi Burnett. I think if you like Lisa Jackson novels you will enjoy this novel. An interesting balance between romance and murder. There is a definite emotional connection between the two main characters and enough of storyline to keep the reader invested in it.
There is also the serial killer to contend with. The creepy factor is definitely high with this guy. Religious serial killers always give me the creeps. It could be because the first serial killer movie I ever watched was Seven. Or maybe its just too many episodes of Criminal Minds.
I think the author did a good job working between the chemistry of the main characters and the primary story line. Overall it was a good read and easy to get through. I will be on the look out for the next one.