About the Book

Book: Fateful Fall

Author: Erin Unger

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Release Date: August 9, 2019

Private Investigator Ava Worthington and her partners head to the mountains to solve the death of a farmer’s son who was discovered murdered in an outhouse on the property. Without local cowboy Cory’s protection, Ava won’t get the chance to follow leads as the killer tries to stop her investigation. But Ava’s falling for Cory against her better judgment. She should be working and not pining after a cowboy. And Cory doesn’t want a relationship. His successful career was destroyed by a woman he trusted, and he won’t make the same mistake twice.

One suspect after another is cleared from Ava’s list until she’s sure she has the real killer targeted in her sights, but he’s hunting her, too. How will Ava and Cory find the killer and admit their love before they are buried under a mountain of secrets?

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About the Author

Erin Unger was raised in the hills of Virginia, exploring abandoned houses and reading the scariest books she could find. After marrying so young it would make a great romance novel, she has enjoyed an exciting life with her hubby. But her fast-paced life sometimes rivals the suspense in her books thanks to all her mostly grown children and a couple grandkids.

More from Erin

Come join us for the best Fall Apple Festival at Stoneridge Lodge and Farm! We’re waiting to welcome you to our delightful event. Take in the scent of hot apple cider and apple butter simmering over a warm fire. Check out the best hay maze this side of the mountain. And catch an act or two amongst the trees and river, where country dancers will kick up their heels and entertain you all day. And jump aboard our hayride, which trails through the prettiest parts of the Blue Ridge mountains this side of Virginia.

And don’t forget the delectable homemade meals ready for purchase. You’ll get the best funnel cakes and fried cookies you ever had, too.

But please do forgive the murder or two happening in the background. We have Ava Worthington and her investigation team on the books to take care of it. You’re probably not in danger…really. It’s just a family issue. You’re not related to the owners, are you? Because you should be fine if you’re not… Anyway, don’t let a little thing like murder keep you from making our annual fall festival a family tradition.

My Review

Heavy on the romance aspect and light on suspense, Erin Unger’s “Fateful Fall” contains a good message and is a clean read but was not my cup of tea. For the most part, I am not a romance reader, especially not when it comes to contemporary romance; it was the suspense angle of this book that captured my interest, as well as being set during autumn. This is an easy-to-read mystery that begins with the main character and her business partners traveling to the mountains in order to pursue answers in the case of a murdered man. I appreciated the independence that the female characters displayed and the fact that they formed their own private investigation service. The story is action-packed from the moment the trio arrives in Tennessee, and I loved the mountain setting. Most importantly, I give kudos to the author for including the Christian spiritual element quietly but effectively. As Ava declares early on, “Luck? There was no such thing as luck. God had His fingers in everything, and I was more than glad to offer Him praise for saving me from the wild.”

The issues that I had with the book are not grievous, and I am glad that I read it. The characters came across as immature to me, and at times snarky. This could just be my personal preference; the conversations and interactions of the characters struck me as odd. I was disappointed that Ava was so quick to turn her attention to Cory, and the subsequent lacking of communication with her team.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.