Secrets in the Mist: Book 1

Secrets in the Mist Book 1: The Lochraven Romantic Mystery Series

Cait Byrne

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

Isla MacLeod is a book restorer who has taken over the family business in Lochraven, Scotland. Life is going smoothly until real estate developer Finlay Fraser arrives in town with a plan to modernize the quaint village. At first, Isla is against any changes that Finlay proposes. But things change when there is a murder in Finlay’s yard and he is framed, even though he was with Isla at the time. As they work together to find the real killer, their feelings for each other begins to grow. Will they solve the mystery before one of them becomes the next victim?

Byrne weaves a story of mystery, betrayal and romance. Being set in Scotland, she uses Scottish words and phrases to bring realism to the setting. The plot was fast-paced with lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending that I was not expecting. While some aspects of the story felt a bit rough around the edges (such as a few timing inconsistencies and information that was presented somewhat awkwardly), I still found the story enjoyable overall. There are many positive elements that make this an engaging read.

*I was gifted a copy of this book and all opinions expressed are my own.