Deadly Secret by Kathleen L. Boaz is an exciting, suspenseful book that was hard to put down. After having her heart broken and being violently attacked by a serial killer, Coroner Dakota Remington decides she needs a change in her life. Dakota chooses to quit her job, but before she has the chance, the serial killer strikes again and Dakota’s own family secrets are exposed.

I really enjoyed this book. There are murders, secrets and romance. All the things that make a story good. The plot itself is one that I have not come across before. When I first began reading Deadly Secret, I felt as if I was missing part of the story. Reading on, the story explains itself. There were even a few scenes with the serial killer that made me hold my breath while reading them. To this day, Boaz is the only author who has ever had that effect on me.

The character of Dakota carries a lot of emotional baggage after losing her fiancé to her detective friend’s wife and being attacked by the killer. Not only is Detective Cage a great dancer, but he is also a gentleman. It makes me wish that more men were like him in real life. The romance that happens in Dakota’s life was a little predictable. The thing that I did not predict was who the actual killer or killers were. I came close to solving the mystery, but in the end I had it wrong. I really like it when I cannot figure out who the murderer is before the author decides to tell. This is a good book! If you enjoy murder mysteries, then I recommend this book to you. I hope to read more of Boaz’s work in the future.

Deadly Secret by Kathleen Boaz introduces us to a young coroner, Dakota Remington. Dakota has endured a traumatic few years. She was brutally attacked and has terrible nightmares. To add to her misery, her fiancé dumped her for another woman. Enter a serial killer and a handsome detective into the mix, and you have a roller coaster ride! Detective Cage Atkins and his partner are investigating the murders of several women, whilst Dakota tries to unravel the puzzle along with them. A tangled, fast paced, twisting plot starts to form as the race begins to catch this elusive serial killer. Dakota has no interest in developing a romantic relationship, but Cage Atkins has other ideas. As they need to work together on this case, he has the opportunity to open her heart again, or smash it to pieces. Will he manage to capture this killer, and also capture Dakota's heart?

Deadly Secret by Kathleen Boaz is a fast paced murder mystery that will certainly hold your attention as you try to untangle the twisting plot. Constant turns will keep you guessing, over and over again, as the carefully woven, yet intricate tale unfolds at a rapid and steady pace. This is a book you will want to make as much time as possible to read, as the action never stops and there is really no good place to pause. The characters are vivid, realistic and easy to relate to, which adds the final touch to an enthralling read. I look forward to future books from this author.