Trace of Doubt by DiAnn Mills {Book Review}

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for consideration. All thoughts are my own. 

Bestselling and award-winning author DiAnn Mills delivers a heart-stopping story of dark secrets, desperate enemies, and dangerous lies.

Fifteen years ago, Shelby Pearce confessed to murdering her brother-in-law and was sent to prison. Now she’s out on parole and looking for a fresh start in the small town of Valleysburg, Texas. But starting over won’t be easy for an ex-con.

FBI Special Agent Denton McClure was a rookie fresh out of Quantico when he was first assigned the Pearce case. He’s always believed Shelby embezzled five hundred thousand dollars from her brother-in-law’s account. So he’s going undercover to befriend Shelby, track down the missing money, and finally crack this case.

But as Denton gets closer to Shelby, he begins to have a trace of doubt about her guilt. Someone has Shelby in their crosshairs. It’s up to Denton to stop them before they silence Shelby―and the truth―forever.

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. You can download a list of her published titles by clicking here.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a former director of Blue Ridge Christian Writers, and a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She shares her passion for helping other writers be successful by teaching writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at diannmills.com.

I've only read just a few books by DiAnn Mills before this one, but after reading Trace of Doubt I have to say she is definitely one name that I will be watching out for. Each of the books that I have read from her have been quite unique--- not just from each other, but from others in the genre as well. I love the unique storylines she offers, and this one was no different. 

Just released from prison after a 15 year sentence for murder, Shelby is looking for a fresh start, but it seems someone isn't ready to let her have it. This book grabbed me from page one and didn't let up right through to the end. I must admit, I did figure out one of the pretty big twists in the story quite early on but not with enough certainty that it kept me from wanting to read on and see how it all played out. There were many layers to the story and I enjoyed watching them all unfold. This is a tough one to say too much about without giving it all away, but I for one certainly enjoyed every minute. If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense, this is definitely one to check out!