Off the Map by J.L. Crosswhite

 

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Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Since they were children, Allie Ellis and her siblings have dreamed of a road trip adventure together. Just when their dream is about to become a reality, their plans look as though they will fall through when some of the siblings can no longer make it. 

Allie's childhood crush Detective Steve Collins finds himself joining the road trip and saving the day. They are soon ready to hit the road on the trip of a lifetime. 

But little does she know, Allie has become the object of a dangerous stalkers obsession and he has plans of his own. 

Will this trip be a second chance for Allie and Collins? Or will their trip take a fatal detour. 

What I liked about this book 

• The characters are likeable and relatable. I especially enjoyed the development of Allie's relationship with her siblings over the course of their trip.
• J.L. Crosswhite provides clear and vivid depictions of the places that the group visit. 
• When I thought the story had come to an end I was surprised by a twist I didn't see coming.
• The romance between Allie and Collins is sweet.

What I didn't like

• This is the first book in the In the Shadow series but some of the main characters originally appear in the Hometown Heroes series. The previous books are heavily referenced throughout Off the Map.  As I haven't read this series I felt as though I had missed something. 

Off the Map is a gripping suspense romance. This does work as a standalone but I think that the reader would have a better experience if they have read the previous series.

4 Stars 

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