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Hidden Star
517 pages
A breathless blend of high-stakes mystery and undeniable chemistry where danger is the perfect catalyst for romance.
What it feels like
Reading this feels like slipping into a perfectly tailored, classic romantic thriller. It delivers that quintessential nineties romantic suspense energy, brisk, breezy, and effortlessly charming. The narrative balances the disorienting tension of an amnesia plot with the warm, swoony comfort of a fiercely protective hero who falls first and falls hard. You are swept up in a world where witty banter flows just as easily as the adrenaline, and the stakes of a stolen diamond heist are matched only by the emotional stakes of learning to trust a stranger. It is a delightful, fast-paced escape for anyone who loves their mysteries wrapped in undeniable chemistry, offering a cozy yet thrilling ride that prioritizes heart over grit.
- Mood
- swoony
- mysterious
- cozy-thrilling
- breezy
- Tone
- playful
- earnest
- suspenseful
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- vulnerability and trust · protective instincts · uncovering identity · fated connections
- The writing
- Accessible and snappy, balancing witty, flirtatious banter with breathless moments of suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from disorienting vulnerability and high-stakes tension to deep, unwavering trust and romantic devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, character-driven romantic suspense where the mystery is just as compelling as the chemistry.
Content notes
- mild peril
- gun violence
- amnesia/loss of identity
About the book
(The first book in the Stars of Mithra series)
She couldn't remember a thing, not even who she was. But it was clear Bailey James was in trouble. Big trouble! And she desperately needed Cade Parris to help her live long enough to find out just what kind.
The moment the coolheaded private eye laid eyes on the fragile beauty, she almost had him forgetting who he was. If Bailey was a criminal, Cade would eat his P.I. license. But what was she doing with a satchel full of cash and a diamond as big as a baby's fist? And how could he unravel this mystery if he kept tripping over his heart?
Description from Open Library.
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