#1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood takes readers from New Orleans' exclusive Garden District to the backwoods of Louisiana's mysterious bayou country in an unforgettable novel of passion and suspense that cuts straight to the heart.
When esteemed Justice Department attorney Theo Buchanan is struck ill at a New Orleans gala, Dr. Michelle Renard works fast to save his life. Soon, Theo finds himself in a race to save her when Michelle is targeted by a deadly crime ring. They call themselves the Sowing Club, a devious foursome driven by greed to accumulate millions in a secret bank account. Now they're dead set on silencing Michelle, who might know the secret behind the killing of one of their wives. Dodging a world-class hit man and a band of cunning criminals, Michelle and Theo walk a narrow path between passion and survival.
Big deal attorney Theo Buchanan with the Justice Department found himself in the hospital with a ruptured appendix. The doctor treating him, Michelle Renard, is everything Theo is looking for in a woman. They met at a benefit where Michelle saved his life. His problem, Michelle doesn't give him a second glance. Her father, Big Daddy Jake, recognizes the look in Theo's eyes and decides to try his hand at subtle matchmaking. Jake invites Theo to the bayou to fish after he recovers.
As soon as Theo arrives, he suspects something fishy about the break-in at Michelle's clinic. He believes that Michelle is in trouble even though she doesn't know why. He believes The Sowing Club is behind the robbery and the events that follow. Although why is a tricky question to answer. The group is involved in white-collar crimes, and the link to Michelle doesn't make sense.
This story is so much fun. The mystery is, well, a mystery. The romance is perfect. The small bayou town where Michelle lives and was raised like this pairing and they work overtime to get Michelle and Theo together. The unexpected element of Mercy is the laughs. Garwood has these two, and the townspeople make me laugh out loud. This story isn't a comedy, but the situations and banter add a good sense of humor to the story and budding romance.
Once again, I read and listened to this book. Christina Traister is the narrator. She is perfect with her voice acting. She adds the right amount of humor to the characters when appropriate. Her serious voice pulls the reader into the drama. She does an excellent job with the male voices too. I am a big fan when a narrator can give all the characters a distinct and recognizable voice.
I give a big five stars for both the book Mercy and the narration.
5 Stars
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