Such a Pretty Girl

by Tess Diamond

In a gripping romantic thriller from Tess Diamond, an FBI profiler becomes a killer's deadly obsession...In Grace Sinclair's bestselling crime novels, the good guys win and the bad guys always get caught. As the FBI's top profiler, she knows that real life is rarely so straightforward. But her new case isn't just brutal-it's also personal. The victims look like Grace. And the FBI recruit assigned to her team is trouble of another kind. This isn't how Special Agent Gavin Walker imagined running into Grace again. Two years ago they shared one earth-shattering night, then she vanished from his life. She's brilliant, fiercely independent, and in mortal danger from a killer masterminding a twisted game ...The body count is rising. Entangled in the case and in each other, Gavin and Grace are running out of time and chances. And as Grace puts the pieces together, she knows she'll have to confront her own deepest secrets before the final, fatal move is played.

• ISBN10: 0062655825
• ISBN13: 9780062655820
• Publish Date: 5 October 2017 (first published 26 September 2017)
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 6 July 2023
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Avon Books
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lynn]

4.5 stars

This is my first Tess Diamond novel and it won't be my last. I love romantic suspense novels and Such A Pretty Girl captured my attention from the first chapter.

Two years ago, Gavin Walker woke up to find the woman he'd spent the most amazing night of his life with had left. Now, with a new job he's face to face with the same woman as they're assigned to work alongside each other. Only, will they be able to keep everything business like?

Spending time on her book tour means Grace Sinclair's not followed happenings back on her day job, specifically; who her boss has hired in her absence. She's shocked to find out a one-night-stand from two years ago is a new colleague, knowing he's a distraction she doesn't need or desire.

Descriptive enough without overly graphic and explicit content, the narrative was well balanced for my delicate stomach as the protagonists comb over the many crime scenes, uncovered gruesome clues whilst building a profile for the unknown subject 'unsub' responsible for the recent killing spree. The protagonists compliment each other perfectly with differing skill sets which allows them to recognise each other's strengths whilst working alongside each other. Grace and Gavin share a deep-rooted respect for each other and recognise the sexual chemistry that sparks between them. Both are likeable and their relationship is palpable despite the challenging background they are working in.

Overall, the narrative wasn't unique, however for someone like myself who is dipping her toes back in the world of romantic suspense, it was perfect. The author has writing a fabulous, well-paced, suspenseful novel which kept me entertained throughout. Highly recommend.

***arc generously received courtesy of Avon Books via Edelweiss+***