Shadow Fall is the ninth book in Laura Griffin’s Tracer series. A romantic suspense series involving FBI Agents. Each works as a standalone, in fact I jumped in with Beyond Limits, the eighth book in the series. Today I thought I would share one of my favorite scenes from Shadow Fall and why I enjoyed it. On September 25th I will share my review with you.
Shadow Fall by Laura Griffin
Series: Tracers #9
Published by Simon and Schuster
on September 22, 2015
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Source: Publisher
Purchase: Amazon
Special Agent Tara Rushing arrives at a grisly murder scene and quickly discovers she’s got a serial killer on her hands. The killer is meticulous, making sure to wipe up even the smallest traces of evidence…but the Delphi Center experts are on the case. The local sheriff has a suspect all picked out—ex-Marine and current security expert Liam Wolfe. Despite all her digging, Tara knows very little about Liam when she shows up at his sprawling Texas compound, which serves as headquarters for Wolfe Securities, and she’s surprised by her intense physical reaction to him. As she and Liam grow closer, Tara finds herself depending on his skills and expertise to help her track a killer. But when another body turns up, Tara must decide if she can trust the man who’s quickly stealing her heart.
The set-up: Shadow Fall features Agent Tara Rushing as she investigates a serial killer who is escalating. Her path crosses with those of Liam Wolf, an ex-Marine who owns a security company. Tara works very hard to present a confident, independent persona in a profession dominated by men. She cannot waiver, particularly as a female FBI agent with thoughts of advancement. Tara believes leaning on anyone or showing emotions is a sign of weakness.
One of my Favorite Scenes: In Chapter 12 Tara has a near death situation. There are bullets, darkness, blood and mud involved. Tara barely escapes with her life. She is muddy, bleeding and quite frankly badly shaken. Without thinking she drives to Liam’s and when he opens the door she falls into his arms. In the next second she is pulling herself together and asking for the bathroom. She is struggling, trying to handle things like a man an agent would. Cleaning up her own blood even as she visibly shakes. Despite the need to fall apart she confidently relays in details what happened before she submits to being cradled in Liam’s arms.
Why it was one of my favorites: Whether or not Tara realizes it her action spoke volumes. Despite how badly shaken Tara was she still held it together and conveyed in detail what happened. I loved seeing this strong woman allow Liam to hold her and acknowledging at least to herself that it’s okay to lean on someone. That combination of strength, acceptance, and growth added depth to the story. It also allowed us to see the softer side of Liam, as his worry for her was clear even as the Marine in him wanted to hunt someone down.
Have you tried the Tracers series?
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I jumped in at Beyond Limits, too! I adore her writing. I loved this particular scene.
kimbacaffeinate
Glad you are enjoying them too. You really can jump in anywhere.
Lily B
Always been meaning to pick up this series, sounds like something I would really enjoy.
kimbacaffeinate
I hope you try them, you can jump in anywhere 🙂
blodeuedd
I must try her one day
kimbacaffeinate
I hope you do, she really allows the reader to slip in 🙂
Deborah
Oh, I like romantic suspense. I struggle with straight romance, but add some intrigue and I’m in!
I haven’t heard of this series, so thanks for sharing it!
kimbacaffeinate
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite romantic genres.
Braine Talk Supe
That is a good scene. Very telling of what kind of a person she sis. Super badass, I would’ve fainted in his arms
kimbacaffeinate
I love strong heroines, but it is nice to see they have a vulnerable side and we all need someone to lean on
kindlemom1
This does sound like a fun series, thanks for sharing this and I’m glad that you were able to jump right in
kimbacaffeinate
Me too Ali. Hopefully my review next Friday will convince you to try it.
Rita
I love Laura Griffin! I also read this and am waiting to review it. I’ve read a whole bunch of her titles and now want to go back and fill in the ones I missed, since basically any of them can be stand-alones.
Yes, I loved that scene. It showed them both letting their “tough guy” attitude slip a bit and show the softer side of them. But then Tara pulls herself together and heads to the bathroom to clean herself up. Good choice of a scene!
kimbacaffeinate
Thank you Rita. I am glad you loved that scene as well.
Stormi
The publisher sent me this one, sounds great…unfortunately I haven’t read the first what seven I think. 🙁 Epic fail on unsolicited books from the pub…lol. It sounds like a great series so I hope to try book one some day. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Nope..these totally work as standalone. I haven’t read all of them. I started with the last and this had different characters and a new case.
Stormi
I’m sort of OCD in that it drives me crazy to read out of order…lol. I have done it but I don’t like too…so I always try and look up book one of a series I think I might like. 🙂
Angela Adams
One of my favorite suspense authors. Thanks for the post!
kimbacaffeinate
She really spins a great story Angela.
Mary Kirkland
I haven’t read this series but it seems like one I might like.
kimbacaffeinate
I read book one years ago, and I am so delighted I rediscovered it.