Someone has secrets

They’ll kill to keep buried

Erin Reed’s life spirals into terror after she barely escapes an arson attack with her little boy in her arms. As the threats against her life multiply, she discovers that Detective Sam McKeige is a man she can rely on to protect her and her son.

What begins as trust turns into something that might be love…if she and Sam get the chance to explore it. Can they uncover the identity of the serial killer who’s been stalking her before this monster rips the future away from them?

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Title:  Storing Secrets
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Author:  Janice Kay Johnson
Published:  July 29, 2025
Publisher:  Harlequin Intrigue
My Rating:  4 stars

Storing Secrets is an intense romantic suspense story with single mom, Erin, and Sam, the detective who stands between her, her son, and a serial killer who will stop at nothing to get his possessions back from the storage unit that Erin is using for her business.  With the attacks escalating, Sam will stay even closer to this little family, and along the way, open his heart to possibilities he never thought possible for him ever again.

Both Erin and Sam have issues, neither giving their trust easily.  They protect their hearts to the point of closing themselves off from anything romantic… until more than protective feelings begin to surface, and keeping Erin and her son safe is more important than solving the case.

I enjoyed Storing Secrets by Janice Kay Johnson very much.  There were twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and I was completely invested in discovering who was after Erin or was heartless enough to target a toddler.  While the romantic aspect felt a little light, their slow-burn romance was believable, especially given their trust issues.  If you crave a well-written romantic suspense that will keep you on edge from start to finish, then this one is perfect for you.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust.  It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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