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Review

5 stars!

The fourth book in The Anna Albertini Files, this is another chaotic, exciting, laugh-out-loud romp full of mystery, suspense, a touch of drama, and gorgeous romance.

The book begins with Anna taking on the case of a Santa who is accused of killing… Santa. Yes, after a local Santa is literally stabbed in the back, we get up close and personal with all of the drama of the local Kris Kringle brigade, and what a laugh this crew are. Dragging in new and old local characters that seem to get caught up in Anna’s business, it’s a well-constructed, mysterious, and action-packed ride, full of secrets and twists that kept me guessing, and it’s so entertaining.

At the same time, Anna’s new-ish boyfriend, Aiden is back in town, and just in time, because she is in danger once again. But is it a new threat, or her long-time stalker finally making his move? This part of the story is creepy and suspenseful, and really brings the feels as Anna struggles to deal with the terrifying situation she is in. Aiden is a big, tough, badass who wants to protect his girl, but he balances that with letting her be free to be who she is, and he does it so well. I just adore Aiden! Sexy and brave, he has endless patience for Anna and all of her crazy, with a dry sense of humour that I just love. His alpha protectiveness is gorgeous, and we see a beautiful, softer side to him in this one. There are some scenes in this book that absolutely melted my heart, I could see them playing out like a movie, and I adored all of the tender (and hot) moments between them.

And on the flip-side, there’s a whole lot of action as Anna’s stalker ups the ante, and it’s all kinds of crazy. From creepy gifts to shootings, murder and explosions, it’s a fast-paced ride as she tries to figure out who is after her, while trying to solve the Santa case, and while struggling to figure out what to get Aiden for Christmas. Her life is never simple.

Zanetti masterfully and effortlessly ties in so many different storylines into this book, combining mystery/suspense, action, fun family drama, emotional drama, and romance, and she balances it all perfectly. Anna’s books are a full-on ride, with so many characters all intertwining, and Anna in the middle of it dealing with it all. There’s so much happening, but it doesn’t overwhelm, it’s a fun, exciting, slightly crazy, but completely heartwarming story, and I loved it.

I’m not sure if this is the final book in the series. It finishes beautifully, and I’d certainly be satisfied if this were the end, but I’m always here for more.

A fantastic read – 5 stars!

An Advanced Reader Copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

 

The Anna Albertini Files

 

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About the Author

Rebecca Zanetti is the author of over fifty romantic suspense and dark paranormal romances, and her books have appeared multiple times on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. The New York Times reviews has found that in her books, “humor surfaces in even the tensest moments, giving the high-stakes drama humanity and warmth.” She lives in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her own Alpha hero, two kids, a couple of dogs, a crazy cat…and a huge extended family. She believes strongly in luck, karma, and working her butt off…and she thinks one of the best things about being an author, unlike the lawyer she used to be, is that she can let the crazy out.

 

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