Crosshairs

Diaries from the past and their long rumored secrets are at the center of this mystery in the latest Natchez Trace Park Rangers. Ranger Ainsley Beaumont, based in Tennessee, is sent back to her hometown to investigate the murder of a teenage girl. Unexpected events occur as her Aunt Cora is assaulted and the historical family diaries are discovered to be missing. Former FBI agent Lincoln Steele, now Interpretive Natchez Trace Ranger, is enlisted to help Ainsley as her life is threatened by an escaped prison convict. 

The past relationship between Ainsley and Linc is revisited as they each discover that their feelings are still very much there and they must trust each other if there is any hope of a future for them. I liked both Ainsley and Linc and thought they were terrific.  I was rooting for them all the time to work things out between themselves.  Ainsley had to learn to trust again and I was glad to see her be able to do that. Linc had to deal with guilt and PTSD and it was great to see him move forward. 

There were several surprises in the story which made for an interesting plot.  I also thought the discussions about faith that were interspersed throughout were apropos and tastefully presented.  I would recommend this book if you are a fan of romantic suspense and mystery.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the book. All opinions expressed are my own.