About the Book:
Jenna Alton was once an FBI agent who would stop at nothing to put those who hurt the innocent behind bars. An addictive short-read about how she became Black Rock Falls’ most loved sheriff.
He grabs at her hair, pulling hard. She doesn’t scream like he wants her to. Instead, she grits her teeth and waits for her chance to escape. Then she runs harder than she has ever run in her life. As she hears his angry footsteps gaining on her, she prays that she makes it out of there alive…
Undercover FBI agent Jenna Alton has been playing wife to dangerous criminal husband Michael Carlos for four years. Tonight she plans to make her escape. But as she gathers her belongings together, she hears something that stops her in her tracks – he’s taken a young girl called Mandy, and she’s being held somewhere close. Jenna knows what she must do – find the child and get her to safety – even if it means risking her own life.
As Michael hosts a party at their secluded home, Jenna pretends to play his doting wife, whilst desperately searching for Mandy. She takes a deep breath as she walks past her husband’s office door. If he catches her, he’ll kill her.
Jenna’s already sacrificed so much, but innocent lives will be lost if she doesn’t leave the house tonight. With the clock ticking, can Jenna save the innocent little girl and get them both out alive?
An absolutely unputdownable 150-page read from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. If you’re a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping read.
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Review for 'Don't Look Back' by DK Hood.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for DK Hood, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 8th February 2022.
This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the origin book in the 'Detective Kane and Alton' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read 'Cross My Heart' (book twelve in the series) and 'Fallen Angel' (book thirteen in the series) and which I highly recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that 'If you’re a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping read.' I am a huge fan of all three of those authors so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of DK Hood and if this is half as good as 'Cross My Heart' and 'Fallen Angel' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 24 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is mainly set in California, USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Sheriff Jenna Alton. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
'Don't Look Back' discusses some topics that may trigger some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book D.K Hood discusses/includes domestic abuse and graphic scenes.
OMG!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK!!! D.K HOOD you just keep getting better and better!!! Clear your schedules before picking this up as you will not be able to put it down!!
This book is fantastically written and had me hooked from the first page until the last. DK Hood way of writing is perfectly evocative and she has such a creative imagination!! The descriptions were so vivid and realistic I felt my heart racing and the hair on my arms stand on end. I have absolutely loved getting to know Jenna and akane in 'Cross My Heart' and 'Fallen Angel' so to be able to read Jenna's origin story was amazing. In the two books I have read the reader knows snippets of what went on in Jenna's past and more than enough to know something serious happened and there was a tragedy, I won't say more as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. Although I have just read the two books and they have always given the details needed I have always been intrigued about exactly what happened so was absolutely landed when I found out this origin book was being published and it definitely did not disappoint!! I loved getting to know who Jenna was before her life changed and watching her grow and change so much in such a short time. This book reinforces the fact that Jenna is a kick *** female lead who went through hell but instead of hiding in the shadows uses her past to be a voice for other victims. D.K Hood covers domestic abuse in this book and she has done an absolutely fantastic job. I am proud to see more and more crime fiction that brings domestic abuse to life. It comes in so many ways and forms that some poor victims, men and women alike, don't even realise that it is abuse they are going through. Hopefully with DK Hood's help if you are a victim of abuse you will find the courage to speak out whether to Victim Support, a friend, a neighbour or just a stranger, it may save your life. Needless to say I absolutely LOVED the storyline which worked perfectly well with what I have seen of Jenna in later books. This book is absolutely perfect for any crime lovers whether this is your first Kane and Alton book or whether you have read them all. I can assure you will love it! The way DK Hood links the present and past works perfectly and everything is explained with no loose ends which is a huge bug bear for me. The storyline is packed with tension, suspense, books, gangs, brutality, the cartel , murder, tension and filled with twists and turns. I was absolutely shocked when everything was revealed and was not expecting it at all!!! A HUGE congratulations to D.K Hood, it is getting harder and harder to shock me but you did it well!!! I also enjoyed the fact that everything was explained at the end as I hate loose ends and when something is mentioned or happens in a book and then is forgotten about. D.K Hood has obviously done her research on police procedurals which is yet another bonus as I've read many crime novels where the authors make massive mistakes due to not doing enough research. This is an absolutely unputdownable page turner and I cannot wait to read the previous and future books in what is promising to be an addictive series.
Although this is the origin book in the series I had absolutely no problems reading it without or with the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
I absolutely LOVED meeting Jenna again and they are all realistic and I became completely invested in them. I love that Jenna is such a strong female lead that has history and has been through so much but doesn't cower and stands strong. I loved that this book was all about her and what she went through as it definitely deserved its own book!!!
Congratulations D.K Hood on what yet another huge success!!! Very rarely an authors books get better but you have certainly mastered it!!! I cannot wait to get stuck into more of your books. This is exactly why you are in my favourite authour list!!
This series is definitely in my top 5 and considering I've read 100's this is a HUGE achievement!!! Congratulations DK Hood and here is to your next success 🥂
Overall an absolutely addictive, heart racing and unputdownable crime thriller that takes you back to Jenna's beginning and will keep you up all night.
Genres covered in this novel include Police Procedural, Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Noir Fiction and Crime Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh, Angela Marsons, Carol Wyer, Kendra Elliot, anyone who has or hasn't read any of the Kane and Alton books and anyone looking for a gripping page turner .
150 pages.
This book is just £2.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio and Social Media
D.K Hood is THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, and Amazon Bestselling Author of The Kane and Alton Series. She is a member of International Thriller Writers, Australian Crime Writers Association, and Sisters in Crime Australia. D.K. lives very quietly with her husband and enjoys her beautiful garden filled with birds and water dragons. The dogs and cats in her stories are reminiscent of her wonderful companions. Social Media
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