Die Autorin Carmen Jacobs hat den Medienrummel nach ihrem Bucherfolg satt und zieht sich daher in eine einsame Hütte im Wald zurück. Doch dann findet sie auf der Veranda einen Umschlag mit verstörenden Fotos und einem bedrohlichen Brief. Die Polizei nimmt die Sache nicht ernst, denn sie glaubt, an einen PR-Gag des Verlages. Daher wendet sich Carmen an ihren alten Bekannten Griffin Archer. Kann er helfen?
Das Buch liest sich schön flüssig und die Geschichte ist spannend. Die Perspektivwechsel sorgen dafür, dass man sich in die Protagonisten gut hineinversetzen kann. Die Charaktere sind gut und glaubhaft dargestellt.
Ein Serienmörder hat es auf Carmen Jacobs abgesehen, er scheint auch vieles aus Carmens Vergangenheit zu wissen und treibt ein perfides Spiel. Die Fotos in dem Umschlag zeigen die Frauen, für deren Tod er verantwortlich ist. Aber Carmen will, dass die Bedrohung aufgeklärt wird und da die Polizei sie nicht ernst nimmt, bleibt ihr nur, sich an Griffin zu wenden. Griff ist ein Computergenie, aber er ist immer noch misstrauisch wegen der Vergangenheit. Es hat schon mal etwas zwischen den beiden gegeben und es knistert wieder/immer noch gewaltig, als sie ihre Ermittlungen aufnehmen.
Aber es geht nicht nur um die Gefühle, sondern der Spannungsbogen bleibt die ganze Zeit über erhalten.
Eine interessante und spannende Kombination aus Thriller und Romantik. ( )

Carmen Jacobs has interviewed some of the most dangerous killers in existence and has never feared to do the work she loves. But now a copycat serial killer is killing to 'please' her. But the authorities think it is just a marketing stunt before the release of her book. The only person who can help her is Griffin Archer. But he's been burned by her and is too wary to allow her in once again.

Once he sees that the danger is real he makes every effort to help her and keep her safe. Being seriously attracted to her doesn't make their strained relationship any easier. But focusing on saving innocents from being killed is vital. As their investigation unfolds, they begin to realize that the sinister culprit is closer to home than they had realized.

I received an Advanced Reviewers Copy from the author via #NetGalley for voluntary review consideration. ( )

Carmen Jacobs has interviewed some of the most dangerous killers in existence and has never feared to do the work she loves. But now a copycat serial killer is killing to 'please' her. But the authorities think it is just a marketing stunt before the release of her book. The only person who can help her is Griffin Archer. But he's been burned by her and is too wary to allow her in once again.

Once he sees that the danger is real he makes every effort to help her and keep her safe. Being seriously attracted to her doesn't make their strained relationship any easier. But focusing on saving innocents from being killed is vital. As their investigation unfolds, they begin to realize that the sinister culprit is closer to home than they had realized.

I received an Advanced Reviewers Copy from the author via #NetGalley for voluntary review consideration. ( )

What Are You Afraid Of? by Alexandra Ivy
The Agency #2

Carmen Jacobs interviewed serial killers, did the book tours and took some time off to recuperate when she suddenly received something in the mail that sent her out to find another killer. She approaches tech guru Griffin Archer for help and the two eventually work together to try to find out who is killing women and why. There are plenty of suspects, a few red herrings, action aplenty, some romance, a surprise or two and quite a few twists and turns before a few mysteries and murderers are revealed. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading the next book in the series when it comes out.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington – Zebra for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4 Stars ( )