What She Doesn't Know

by Lina Gardiner

Overview

Raven Gale can't put the past behind her. Her husband died a year ago trying to kill her. When she finds evidence he might still be alive, she has to learn the truth. Now stranded on an island with no way back to the mainland, she's in the worst trouble she could ever imagine. The imposter pretending to be her husband claims to want to help her and keep her safe from the other visitors on the isolated island. A gang of criminals who want her dead. And she has no idea why. She quickly learns everyone wants the same thing her husband wanted. Her family's secrets. Secrets that she either doesn't know or can't remember.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780987857316
Publisher:	Lina Gardiner
Publication date:	06/25/2012
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

Lina Gardiner developed a love for stories at an early age. Most notably, when her grandfather sneaked his grandchildren in the 'parlor' and told them spooky (not really) stories, when their grandmother wasn't looking. :)

Now, with several dark fantasy books published and an award winning vampire series under her belt, Lina is also publishing Romantic Suspense.

Editorial Reviews

When timid Raven Gale ventures out of her comfort zone looking for answers about her husband's mysterious death, she gets more than she bargained for: buried treasure, family secrets and a second chance for romance. If Raiders of the Lost Ark were told from Marion's perspective, it would be a story much like Gardiner's novel. Though the title seems ominous, the story is actually a lighthearted affair with feisty protagonist Raven Gale at its core. The story opens with Gale on a remote island, looking for clues into her husband's recent death. However, what she finds is someone who looks a lot like her husband. He asks for her trust immediately, as he claims she has put herself in mortal danger. This is our male lead, Sloan Brockway, who just so happens to be the more handsome, charming and honest version of our main character's late husband. Oh, and he's also a treasure hunter, university professor and a member of an ancient secret society that has been protecting the heroine's family for generations. Naturally, the two main characters fall in love, and each contends with their own baggage and issues as their island adventure unfolds. The novel will feel familiar to romance enthusiasts, as the characters are archetypal, and the plot can sometimes feel a bit formulaic. Those who know romance novels will predict where the narrative's headed by the third chapter, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. What it lacks in risk-taking, it makes up for in over-the-top situations that are so outlandish that the reader can't help but wonder what happens next to our star-struck lovers. Gardiner takes everything positive about romance novels, mixes it with a little bit of adventure and throws in an evil villain or two, resulting in a perfect petit four for sating a romantic craving. Just don't be surprised if you are hungry for more 30 minutes later. An entertaining and romantic adventure with engaging main characters and a story both fun and obvious.

Kirkus Reviews