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3.0 out of 5 stars
Innocent Witness,
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This review is from: Innocent Witness (Harlequin Intrigue) (Paperback)
Leona Karr returns for her tenth Intrigue with "Innocent Witness." Deanna Drake's daughter Penny has not spoken since witnessing her father's murder months earlier. Deanna turns to Dr. Steve Sherman for help and hopes the child psychologist can break through to Penny. But somewhere, a killer would do anything to keep Penny from remembering. Could Steve keep Penny and her mother safe from a murderer?"Innocent Witness" is a cute story, but is unfortunately overshadowed by Amanda Stevens' "The Littlest Witness" (Intrigue 549). That book came out a few months ago and had a very similar premise. "Innocent Witness" is a cross between that book and Karr's own "Child of the Night," where a child psychologist uses play therapy to break through to a little girl who has become remote following the death of a parent. I would recommend "The Littlest Witness" over this one (but not "Child of the Night," which is horrible). Readers who do decide to give "Innocent Witness" a chance will find a warm story with well-developed characters told in Karr's unique style. Though not too suspenseful, the author provides many suspects for the mystery, and the story has its share of unexpected moments. This is one of those rare Intrigues that takes place over an extended period of time (over a month), so we can see Deanna and Steve's romance progressing gradually. Their relationship is also surprisingly low on sexual tension. There is no sex, so readers who don't like too much overt sexuality will be relieved it isn't here. The antics of Deanna's daughter and Steve's son are amusing, though anyone who doesn't like books with cute kids in them will want to avoid this one at all costs. Only the ending is jarring in a story that moves slowly and smoothly, with an abrupt climax that comes out of nowhere. While not very exciting, this is a sweet book featuring characters readers might enjoy getting to know. A pleasant read for a summer afternoon.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Never mix business with pleasure,
By hrladyship (Las Cruces, NM United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Innocent Witness (Harlequin Intrigue) (Paperback)
When Dr. Steve Sherman first meets 4-year-old Penny Drake, he realizes he has a challenge on his hands. Penny witnessed the murder of her father and has not spoken since. As treatment of the little girl progresses, however, he faces an even bigger challenge: Keeping his relationship with Penny and her mother, Deanna, on a professional level. When he agrees to spend his month-long vacation with his son at the Drake Hotel, getting a room in return for his services, he finds himself unable to maintain his professional objectivity.When his progress with Penny becomes known, the person who murdered her father feels threatened. The ransacking of Deanna's office, attempts on Penny's life, and the near death of Hobo, Penny's beloved dog, convinces everyone that danger exists. The story comes to a rousing conclusion during and after the excitement of a parade and rodeo. Although the point of view shifts were bothersome, this is an enjoyable and quick read.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Innocent Witness,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Innocent Witness (Harlequin Intrigue) (Paperback)
A mother's love, knows no bounds ~ To keep their child safe from harm ~ To protect them from any kind of distress ~ To hold them and comfort them in times of pain. Deanna Drake is no different. She spares no time or expense to help her four-year-old daughter Penny get over the trauma of seeing her father murdered. The ordeal has left Penny without voice. She has not uttered a word, since the night she witnessed the murder. And as the only witness to this crime, the killer is still at large and lurking.Deanna brings Dr. Steve Sherman, a Child Psychologist, to the dramatic mountain resort that she owns, to help Penny. He is an expert in Play therapy, and Deanna hopes that with his help she will both bring Penny back from her silence world, and to help solve the murder. The killer is watching . . . keeping track of the progress that the child is making. This page turner novel, has you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what is going to happen next, and who the murderer is in this exciting tale. It could be anyone, and you never know how close you are to the killer . . . As Steve helps Penny, he slowly begins to breach Deanna's professional exterior and find a warm and emotional woman with lots of love to give. This is an excellent book! As always Ms. Karr give the readers an exciting ride. I was on the edge of my seat, wondering what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this book. It's one of my favorites!
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