When Gabby St. Claire's ex-fianc?, Riley Thomas, asks for her help in investigating a possible murder at a couples' retreat, she knows she should say no. She knows she should run far, far away from the danger of both being around Riley and the crime. But her nosy instincts and determination take precedent over her logic. At the retreat center she feels like she's stepped into the pages of a creepy gothic novel: an isolated island that's often foggy, an old lodge with a dark history, and a small pool of suspects who each have either motive, means, or opportunity for murder. When another life is threatened, the risk intensifies. Gabby and Riley must work together to find the killer. In the process, they have to confront demons from their past and deal with their present relationship. If they don't learn to trust each other, they could both end up as fodder for the supposedly cursed island's folklore.
Yay!! I have been waiting so long for this book to come out! So excited to read it, as I anxiously waited to see what was next for Gabby and Riley. I have to say, I didn't enjoy the series quite as much when Gabby and Riley were not working together. In "Dust and Obey," Gabby is trying hard to get over Riley and move on, but then Riley calls and needs her help to solve a mystery -- at a marriage counseling retreat, no less! A murder mystery, a creepy island, twists and turns, lots of suspects, danger, confusing emotion, and mixed signals. They all come together in another great book by Christy Barritt. But, the reader is left hanging at the end about exactly where Riley and Gabby stand, so I can't wait for the next installment!
I was given this book to read in exchange for a fair review. I loved it!
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