Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard

❤️Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard❤️

Book one in the Port Aster Secrets trilogy.

Blurb: 

Research scientist Kate Adams and her colleague Daisy are on the brink of a breakthrough for treating depression with herbal medicine when Daisy suddenly dies. Kate knows that if it hadn’t been for Daisy’s mentorship, she wouldn’t have the job she loves or the faith she clings to. So when police rule Daisy’s death a suicide, Kate is determined to unearth the truth.

Former FBI agent Tom Parker finds it hard to adjust to life back in his hometown of Port Aster. Though an old buddy gives him a job as a detective on the local police force, not everyone approves. Tom’s just trying to keep a low profile, so when Kate Adams demands he reopen the investigation of her friend’s death, he knows his job is at stake. In fact, despite his attraction to her, Tom thinks Kate looks a bit suspicious herself.

As evidence mounts, a web of intrigue is woven around the sleepy town of Port Aster. Can Kate uncover the truth? Or will Tom stand in her way?

My thoughts:

Another reread of mine! 

I think this may have been my first suspense novel I have ever read.. it made me see a whole other world of fiction that I had no idea about.. why wasn’t I told about this?!! I’ve had lots of recommendations of suspense; but if y’all have any favorites, do tell! What’s one genre that you had no idea about and now love to read? 

Ok, so the mystery and suspense? Great! 

The main characters? Awesome!

The hint of a romance brewing? Amazing! 

This is an easy five stars for me. I loved that this mystery was solved within the first book and that it’s not going to continue into the rest of the series. Although, it does start little mysteries at the end of this book that do continue into the second book; but I wouldn’t say that this was a cliffhanger. 

The oh, so lovable spiritual content in this book was really refreshing. I adore Kate and Tom. They are just so cute when they are trying to be professional! Kate, above all, in denial ;and Tom being all protective and gruff-like. And did I mention he’s a detective?! That’s an immediate yes for me, guys. Detective MMC’s are so fun! 

I would totally recommend! All murder mystery girlies would love this book. Even if you don’t exactly love murder mysteries, I would 100% tell you to give it a try, at least! 

⚠️ Age recommendation: 15+ ⚠️

My rating: 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ages 10-12 rating: ⭐️

Ages 13-14 rating: ⭐️⭐️

Ages 15-16 rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sexual Content: 

Two thumbs to lips touches, some embraces, and light touches. Nearness, Noticing, Smelling, Blushing, and Winks. Mentions of reputations and flirting. A gossip asks a man if a guy and a girl were doing “you know… in the middle of the day?” (They didn’t). Mentions of jealousy and a playboy. A couple forms of “hot”. A mentions of being sweet on someone and a mention of a man possibly liking Kate. Some love and falling in love. 

Profanity: 

Dumb and darn are both said once. Four forms of stupid and shut up. Some unsaid cursing. 

Violence:

All about toxic plants, poisons, and a murder. Quite a few mentions of marijuana, drugs, drugs-dealers, terrorist theories, and bombs. Death, blood, and pain are all mentioned. Many people thought the woman who was murdered committed suicide. An allergic reaction happened and Tom has some PTSD after a car bombing. 

A mention of a person who threw up. Robberies, stealing, and thieves are mentioned. A mention of wanting to throw a punch at someone and actually doing it (self defense and trying to protect someone). 

POV’s: Switch between-

       Kate Adams and 

       Tom Parker

374 pages

I completely loved this book and am looking forward to reading and reviewing the rest of the series!