Dani Pettrey

Dani Pettrey

Dear Readers,

For a long time Dee Henderson was a unique writer in that she was the only one writing romantic suspense.  There were and are many writers that were writing one or the other, but Dee kind of had the corner on the market of romantic suspense.  That started to change just a few short years ago and now there are several good authors writing in the same genre.  (Funny side note, it is often called “Dee Henderson like.”)

Dani Pettrey is one of those authors.  Her first book Submerged released in 2012 and was almost an instant hit with readers.  Personally here in the store I was getting asked about book #2 within a couple of weeks of that one releasing.  I am happy to say book #2, Shattered by Dani is on the shelves and readers are eating it up as fast as book one. 

Now let me say this first, I do recommend book one first as it sets up the family and lets you know who is who.  Book 2 starts on the thought that you already know this and doesn’t really cover it again.  Not a bad thing, just know it so you are prepared.

Long lost brother Reef is back in town.  He stopped by his brother’s engagement party and to take part in a skiing competition.  When he is declared the suspect in a murder of one of his fellow skiers, his sister Piper is determined to prove his innocence.  One of the major obstacles in her investigation is Landon, someone that is like an older brother.

Landon is torn between doing his job correctly and falling on the side of the family and letting Reef go.   He determines to follow the evidence to the right conclusion no matter whether it proves Reef innocent or guilty.  The only obstacle standing in his way is Piper as she continues to put herself in danger, because if Reef isn’t the killer, than whoever is, is still out there and they won’t take kindly to someone trying to find them. 

This is an easy book to recommend.  If you liked book one you will like this one.  If you like Dee Henderson style books this is definitely the series for you.  Throw in an Alaskan backdrop and it makes for a wonderful little read.

Happy Reading

Dani Pettrey

Dear Readers,

There has been one author that hasn't written in the past few years that I still get asked about.  Dee Henderson.  So far I have had to say "no she isn't writing anything new" but she has been mentoring several new authors with great results.  Lynette Eason is one and now you can add Dani Pettrey to the list.   

Dani's first book Submerged just released and if you are/were a Dee Henderson fan I recommend this book.  It has the feel of Dee's O'Malley series and I am almost certain who the next two characters of her series are going to be (that is not a bad thing, just fun to watch their storyline develop).

The setting for Submerged is Yancy, Alaska which gives it a dramatic backdrop.  One of the main characters actually sounds better suited to be set in Hawaii, but it does work with how Dani writes them. That is probably the two things that I liked the most about the book, the rich setting and fun characters.   

Bailey left town as quickly as she could after high school and has not been back since.  She has avoided the town even though the only family she knows still lives there.  When Aunt Agnes is killed in a plane crash, Bailey knows she must return to town to put her aunt's affairs in order.  She wants to make sure she sees as few people as possible and just get in and get out.  That is until the bodies start mounting and her aunt's death might not have been the accident that the authorities thought at first.  Bailey may be the only one who can put all the answers together, but will she stay long enough to find them?

Romantic suspense has been one of those categories that the readers have been asking about, but the publishers have been not able to fill until just recently.  Dani will be one of those authors that those readers will be able to enjoy for years to come. 

Happy Reading