Lots of twists and turns and reminders of how important listening and paying attention to seemingly irrelevant details can be. At times, it was rather like a game of Hide-and-Seek, or maybe Keep Away, but the target is forced to move repeatedly with little or no notice. While it seemed like rather a poorly kept secret of where Claire was, it speaks to the respect most had for Dani and Rose, her grandmother. It was actually fun to see Dani and friends hustle to keep Claire, who'd seen something that put the teenager in danger, just out of the reach of AJ, the detective. Even his girlfriend, Maggie, was working against him! Toss in teen aged angst, missing money, planted evidence, and some fun dogs and there is a great deal to sort out.
I don't want to give away any more of the plot but will note that how the situation impacted relationships, both family and job, was prominent. Jane, the police detective who normally works with AJ is pulled in two directions as it turns out Claire is her niece. And, poor AJ. Not only is Jane involved but his girlfriend Maggie, a PI, is also involved in the maneuvers to keep Claire safe. Much more, but as a fan of character driven books, helped me engage all the more with this book. I will also note that despite her age, Claire is no pushover, either, despite her periodic panics over the stressful situation she finds herself. She's quite clever. We even get to see how Dani manages herself when forced to fire a trial employee, one whose mother has a position of authority. And, of course since Dani runs the Little Dog Diner, there is lots of dog antics and participation throughout. Yeah, Pip.
So, who killed the town manager whose daughter was about to be married? Why is she so determined to go ahead with the wedding? What's the deal with conflicts over wedding plans? How will Dani and friends end this battle of Hide-and-Seek? Oh, so many close moments. What about the missing money? Or, is it really missing? And, who....oh, enough teasers. Thanks to #BookSirens for allowing me this early peek into Dani's world and all the action, chaotic at times, that seems to swirl about it.
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