Cold Silence (Silence 4) by Freya Barker-review tour

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Sandy

💙Cold Silence (Silence 4) by Freya Barker-review tour💙

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Single motherhood to two teenage boys turns out to be far more challenging for Tessa Androtti than her brand-new job as detective for the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department. Especially, when the younger of her sons is keeping her up at night. Not only was the move from the big city supposed to give her a chance to build a new life away from lingering memories, but she had hoped it would be a positive change for her youngest, Remi.

However, just when she’s up to her eyeballs working on a recent violent murder, Remi gets himself into trouble again.

Trouble that appears to be connected to her investigation.

Lifetime resident of Silence, Clem Tanek, couldn’t be more surprised to find one of the new, pretty detective’s sons trespassing and stealing property from behind his auto repair shop. Despite his social awkwardness when interacting with the boy’s mother a few months ago, Clem can handle her kid just fine. Remi’s skills and interest in vehicles provide an opportunity to try and get the kid back onto the right track, without involving law enforcement. It also offers Clem a second chance with the new detective, hoping to make up for that disastrous first encounter.

But their path isn’t an easy one. Both have significant baggage, as one would expect from lives already half lived, and adapting to change can be a challenge. Particularly, when dealing with teenagers which, in this case, means wading into dangerous waters for both Tessa and Clem.

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REVIEW:COLD SILENCE is the fourth instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult SILENCE romantic suspense series focusing on the small town of Silence Washington. The is Silence police detective and single mother Tessa Androtti, and auto mechanic Clem Tanek’s story line. COLD SILENCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Clem and Tessa) COLD SILENCE follows in the wake of the suspected murder of a young high school student, with a possible connection to a car theft ring. When auto mechanic Clem Tanek discovers the detective’s son stealing, Clem takes on a young man who is struggling, and the woman who will call to his heart but all is not well in Silence, Washington, someone is taking aim at young and easily manipulated boys.

The world building focuses on the search for a killer as Tessa Androtti becomes desperate enough to call in the FBI as the small town of Silence becomes vulnerable to outside forces. While Tessa continues with her investigation, the FBI will take over, leaving a struggling Tessa to watch from the sidelines.

The relationship between Clem and Tessa begins acrimoniously. Months before, Tessa and Clem had a professional run-in, and as such Tessa doesn’t give much sway to our story line hero but Clem is about to take Tessa’s son Remi, under his wing, and in doing so, begins a slow seduction of our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are passionate but mostly implied.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and sometimes questionable secondary and supporting characters including the return of Chief Deputy Hugo Alexander, Sheriff Savvy Colter and Nate Gaines, and Mayor Don Merrick. We are introduced to Special Agent Jason Mancuso, and Tessa’s sons Linc and Remi. The requisite evil has many faces.

COLD SILENCE is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and dark; the romance is flirtatious and captivating; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic.

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Guilty Silence (Silence 3) by Freya Barker-review tour

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Sandy

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Bess Choi is proud of what she’s accomplished. Owner of Strange Brew, a popular coffee shop in Silence, she’s worked hard and has overcome many obstacles to build the life she has. It’s a good life, one that includes work she loves, an apartment to call her own, and plenty of good friends.

But an unexpected phone call comes as a brutal reminder of a time she thought she’d left far behind. Suddenly, she’s faced with the choice to turn her back on the beautiful life she created, or break her guilty silence.

Chief Deputy Hugo Alexander isn’t sure when exactly he started seeing the quiet coffee shop owner as more than simply a good friend. It’s hard to pinpoint the moment when she went from a supportive friend to him and his teenage son, to the woman who features in his dreams and fantasies.

Unfortunately, Bess Choi seems to have him firmly locked in the friend zone, and it’s not until worrisome things start happening around her, she cautiously starts lowering the barriers.

But when he discovers she might be in far more danger than she’s been willing to let on, he’s done tiptoeing around.

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REVIEW:GUILTY SILENCE is the third instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult SILENCE romantic suspense series focusing on the people of Silence, Washington. This is forty-seven year old, single father, Chief Deputy Hugo Alexander, and forty year old coffee shop owner Bess Choi’s story line. GUILTY SILENCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hugo and Bess) GUILTY SILENCE focuses on the search for an arsonist who is targeting businesses in downtown Silence Washington, including the business owned by our story line heroine. Chief Deputy Hugo Alexander offers Bess a room that will pull our couple closer together as Hugo has lusted after Bess for as long as he can remember but all is not as it appear to be when Bess’ past returns, determined to end her life, and everyone she loves.

The world building is suspenseful and revealing as Bess and Hugo explore the possibility of vengeance against our story line heroine. With each attack, Bess begins to suspect the reasons behind the targeting.

The relationship between Bess and Hugo is a friends to lovers in the wake of the attacks against our story line heroine. Bess’ past has caught up, and Hugo is determined to protect our heroine with his life. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and determined. We are reintroduced to Sheriff Savvy Colter and Nate Gaines, former sheriff Brent Colter and his wife Phil, Hugo’s son Carson, mechanic Clem Tanek, as well as the introduction of Bess’ brother Ken, Mayor Don Merrick, and State Patrol CID agent Tess Androtti. The requisite evil has many faces.

GUILTY SILENT is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, friendships, and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and suspenseful; the romance is seductive and impassionate; the characters are desperate, dynamic and charismatic.

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INSIDE SILENCE (Silence 2) by Freya Barker-review tour

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Sandy

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Savannah (Savvy) Colter is not easily overwhelmed, which is a good thing, since she is the sheriff of Edwards County. It’s rare to find someone her age— a woman to boot—carrying such responsibility, but over the years, Savvy has more than proven herself worthy of the position…to most.

However, when in a matter of a few weeks an old flame resurfaces in Silence, and two particularly violent murders land on her desk, her steady and predictable life becomes a little much to handle.

New full-time single parent, Nate Gaines, reluctantly returns to his hometown, Silence, to offer his teenage daughter some much-needed stability. As a contractor he can work anywhere, and it’s not like he left a particularly fulfilling life behind, but he’s not too sure how much work he’s going to get here.

Although, some of the changes he encounters in Silence are a surprise. The most shocking one is seeing the woman he once craved like air, now wearing the sheriff’s badge he so despises.

Coming home is definitely not turning out the way he’d envisioned. Especially when a sudden crime spree has the law knocking on his door…again.

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REVIEW: INSIDE SILENCE is the second instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult SILENCE romantic suspense series focusing on the small town of Silence Washington. This is Silence sheriff Savannah (Savvy) Colter, and single father/ handy man Nate Gaines’ story line. INSIDE SILENCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from several first person perspectives including Savvy and Nate INSIDE SILENCE follows in the wake of the arrival and return of the prodigal bad boy Nate Gaines. Fifteen years earlier, Nate Gaines and Savvy Colter were an item but Nate’s life was about to spiral out of control, and Savvy was left with a broken heart. Fast forward to present day Nate has returned to Silence Washington with his fourteen year old daughter Tatum in tow, looking for a fresh start in a town unwilling to forgive or forget but Silence is about to become a proverbial hotbed of crime, and our hero will be the focus of an investigation, and a victim as well. As Sheriff Savvy Colter opens her heart to the possibility of a second chance, a series of murders and missing people threatens Savvy’s long hard fight to remain in control.

The world building follows several paths including Nate Gaines’ less than welcome home. Guilty by association, accused of a crime he did not commit, Nate finds himself on the outside looking in wherever he goes. Hoping to reconnect with Savvy, Nate must come to terms with the past and present, as the people of Silence refuse to let go. Savvy is struggling with the investigation and murders but with each successive clue she is no closer to the truth.

The relationship between Savvy and Nate is one of second chances but the people of Silence are determined to keep them apart. From secrets and lies, to the ultimate betrayal Savvy continues to struggle with the return of Nate Gaines in the wake of revelations and her need for a man who broke her heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, interesting and questionable secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Savvy’s co-workers and fellow law enforcement officers: Trooper Auden Maynard, Savvy’s father and former sheriff Brant Colter and his wife Phyllis Dubois, Deputy Jeff Sanchuk, Deputy KC Kingman, chief deputy Hugo Alexander and his son Carson, as well as several townsfolk.

INSIDE SILENCE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, obsession and murder, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is suspenseful, intriguing and dramatic; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are desperate, determined and dynamic.

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FINDING SILENCE (Silence 1) by Freya Barker-review tour

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sandy

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 25, 2025

Phyllis (Phil) Dubois has long left her performing days behind, opting for a more anonymous role in the music industry instead. Something not everyone is happy about.

When the pressure for her to return to the stage mounts, she packs her things in an old RV and hits the road in search of some peace and quiet.

She thinks she’s found it when she rolls into the small town of Silence.

Former sheriff, Brant Colter, is still trying to get used to his abrupt retirement after a health scare last year. He’s not good with change and likes things just the way they are.

That’s why, when a purple-haired hippie moves into the empty house down the road, he’s convinced trouble won’t be too far behind.

He’s not wrong. However, it’s not his annoyingly cheerful neighbor he should be worried about, but the danger that follows her to town.

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REVIEW: FINDING SILENCE is the first instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult SILENCE erotic romantic suspense series focusing on the small town of Silence Washington. This is forty-six year old, retired singer Phyllis ‘Phil’ Dubois, and fifty three year old, former Sheriff Brant Colter’s story line.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Phil and Brant) FINDING SILENCE follows singer Phyllis ‘Phil’ Dubois as she settles in Silence Washington for some peace and quiet away from the spotlight and fame that had become overwhelming. Meeting grump, retired sheriff Brant Colter found out heroine enjoying a life she never thought about but a life that was about to take a dark turn. Someone is targeting our story line, and retired sheriff Brant Colter declares himself guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love. Brant Colter was forced into retirement in the wake of health scare, leaving his daughter as the new sheriff of Silence Washington. Struggling with his preconceived notions about our story line heroine, Brant’s barely veiled anger hides a deeper interest into the arrival of his new neighbor.

The world building follows several paths as Phil moves into Silence, and is welcomed by everyone but the former town sheriff. With the help of her business manager Grace, Phil settles into her new routine but not everyone is happy with her need to hide.

The relationship between Phil and Brant begins acrimoniously but Phil refuses to allow Brant to spoil her fun. Phil is hoping to relax and take some time to herself but the past is not far behind, and Brant is about to find the life of a former sheriff is never far behind. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

We are introduced to several townsfolk in Silence Washington including Brant’s daughter, the new sheriff Savvy Colter, as well as Phil’s business manager Grace, and former bandmate Duncan Brothers, and business man Roy Battaglia.

FINDING SILENCE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is fast paced, intriguing and dramatic; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are determined and dynamic.

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High Velocity (High Mountain Trackers 2G #4) by Freya Barker

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sandy

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When the FBI sidelines Special Agent Stephanie Kramer over health concerns, she sees her hard-won dream career go down the drain. Suddenly adrift and without purpose, she jumps at the chance when a friend offers for her to stay in their trailer by a quiet, secluded creek near Libby, Montana. As much as she tries to enjoy the tranquil settings, it’s not long before local wildlife—and the man chasing it—invade her sanctuary. When it appears the job she’s trying to leave behind is following her to Libby, the illusion of her solitary retreat is shattered.

After that last special ops assignment cost Jackson Hart his leg, he’s had a hell of a time getting back on his proverbial feet. Being hired as a member of the High Mountain Trackers team went a long way to reclaiming his sense of identity. He’s back in the saddle and adapting to a pared-down, mostly solitary existence. So the sudden jolt to his gut, when he encounters the blond federal agent he remembers well, is a harsh reminder of what is missing from his life.

Still, as much as they try to avoid the other, they seem destined to cross paths. Whether it is the intimidation of a local predator, or the threat of a former nemesis, it becomes clear they stand stronger together.

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REVIEW:HIGH VELOCITY is the fourth and final instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS : HMT 2G erotic, romantic suspense series, a second generation spin off, set in the author’s HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS series. This is FBI Special Agent Stephanie Kramer, and thirty-eight year old, former US Special Ops soldier Jackson Hart’s story line. HIGH VELOCITY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines, is revealed where necessary. Jackson is the step son of High Mountain Trackers owner Jonas Harvey.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jackson and Stephanie) HIGH VELOCITY follows several paths including the ongoing search and rescues for High Mountain Tracker, as well as the hunt for a parole. Stephanie Kramer is on hiatus from the FBI in the wake of a health scare and something else but hunting season in Libby Montana brings Stephanie up close and personal with HMT rescuer Jackson Hart. With the help of some well intentioned family and friends, Stephanie finds herself in the orbit that is our story line hero but when her former partner at the FBI asks for help locating a missing man, starting with the felons supposed girlfriend, Stephanie finds herself, once again, working undercover, to expose the truth but a truth that places Stephanie in the direct line of fire.

The world building focuses on the building romance and relationship between Jackson and Stephanie as they navigate Jackson’s loss of his leg, and the numerous searches that place added stress and pressure on a man who is struggling to heal. As Stephanie finds herself pulled into the family that is the High Mountain Trackers, she is left wondering where in her life everything went wrong.

The relationship between Stephanie and Jackson begins acrimoniously as our hero struggles in the face of his injury and loss. Jackson is often battling between head and heart, wanting the happiness and family he sees in his friends but our hero never expected a family of his own, preferring to struggle alone with the hand he was dealt. The $ex scenes are erotic and intimate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of charismatic and familiar secondary and supporting characters many of whom we have met in both the original and current series including the return of Jonas and Alex, Jonas’ stepfather Thomas, Ama, along with Bo, Fletch and Sully.

HIGH VELOCITY is an intriguing story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, manipulation and conflict, acceptance and love. The premise is captivating, exciting and entertaining; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are energetic, determined and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
High Intensity
High Frequency
High Density

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HIGH DENSITY (High Mountain Trackers HMT G2 #3) by Freya Barker

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Sandy

🩵HIGH DENSITY (High Mountain Trackers HMT G2 #3) by Freya Barker-review tour🩵

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Since taking over the veterinary clinic in Libby, Montana last year, Janey Richards has been burning the candle at both ends. She’s grateful she is busy, but there has barely been any time to build a life outside of work. To help pay down her debt faster, she agrees to take on responsibility for the livestock at Libby’s annual rodeo, but perhaps she should’ve thought twice about the added stress.

Although, her personal life is definitely looking up.

JD Watike never thought he’d end up following in his father’s footsteps, but he’s found his stride these past six years as a member of the High Mountain Trackers team. He enjoys the simplicity of small-town living, which has only gotten more interesting since Doc Richards appeared on the scene.

Spending most of the past year patiently observing from a distance, the time feels right for him to make his move.

Or at least to clear up some misunderstandings.

The opportunity presents itself sooner than expected, when the pretty veterinarian stumbles onto some serious criminal activity at the Libby Roundup, and a young woman disappears from the grounds, he has plenty of cause to stay glued to her side.

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REVIEW: HIGH DENSITY is the third instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary adult HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS HMT G2 erotic, romantic suspense series, a second generation spin off, set in the author’s HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS series. This is thirty-eight year old, veterinarian Dr. Janey Richards, and thirty-four year old, rancher JD Watike’s story line. HIGH DENSITY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (JD and Janey) HIGH DENSITY follows two pathways. Dr, Janey Richards has been asked to serve as the resident veterinarian for Libby’s annual livestock rodeo but from the outset animals becomes ill, die or go missing, and Janey is determined to find out why. With the help of local ranched and a member of the High Mountain Trackers JD Watike, Janey calls in local law enforcement and ultimately the FBI, that will place a target on both of their backs. Meanwhile, several local women are missing, and eventually found dead, and the annual rodeo is the perfect foil to hide a killer’s activities.

The world building follows the building relationship between Janey and JD; the search for a killer; and the possibility of something more nefarious taking aim at the livestock and cattle. While Janey discovers the how and why, law enforcement must begins an investigation in the who and where.

The relationship between Janey and JD begins as friends to lovers but the start of their relationship is mired in a misperception and misunderstanding. Janey is a bit of a workaholic, as the only local veterinarian in Libby Montana, and the overwhelming number of cases is questionable at best. As JD begins a slow seduction of our story line heroine, Janey must come to terms and accept that there is more to JD than meets the eye. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and test.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and familiar secondary and supporting character including the return of Sloane and Dan, Jillian and Wolff; several members from the original High Mountain Trackers series-Jonas and Alex, Jackson, Sully & Pippa, and Bo; JD’s sister Una, and their parents James and Ama; FBI Agents Shane Wilcox, and Stephanie Kramer; Sheriff Ewing; Janey’s assistant Frankie Bastian , and veterinarian student Logan Osborne. The requisite evil has many faces.

HIGH DENSITY is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, betrayal and jealousy, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is dramatic and intriguing; the romance is impassioned and seductive; the characters are determined and charismatic.

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High Intensity
High Frequency

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HIGH INTENSITY (High Mountain Trackers HMT 2G) by Freya Barker

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Sandy

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Dog trainer and handler, Jillian Lederman, is moving with her pack to Libby, Montana, a place where she has made friends and hopes to find a fresh start. It’s time. For years, she’s just been keeping her wounds fresh by staying in Missoula—where there were regular reminders of all she’s lost—while the rest of the world has continued to move forward.
Perhaps the new house, the beautiful mountains, and a certain pair of clear, blue eyes hold the promise of new beginnings.

Since changing careers years ago, former FBI agent Lucas Wolff has found a much better work-life balance as a member of High Mountain Trackers. Still able to serve his community, he has also been carving out a comfortable existence for himself and is not looking to make any changes to it anytime soon. Not even for a particular bold and ballsy redhead he’s been trying to avoid.

That turns out to be an impossible feat when a plane crash during a blizzard sets both of them on the trail of a young girl, all alone in the mountains. But it soon becomes evident they are not the only ones looking, and staying safe means sticking close together.

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REVIEW: HIGH INTENSITY is the second instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS HMT 2G romantic suspense series, a spin off from, set in the author’s High Mountain Trackers. This is thirty-nine year old, dog trainer and handler Jillian Lederman, and former FBI Agent Lucas Wolff’s story line. HIGH INTENSITY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jillian and Wolff) HIGH INTENSITY follows in the wake of an airplane crash in the mountains of Libby Montana. As the team at HMT struggle with the accumulation of snow, Jillian offers the use of her dogs as the team searches for any survivors, one of whom is missing, an eleven year old girl. As the FBI and law enforcement try to piece together what has happened, our heroine is targeted by a criminal enterprise as they too hunt, for the missing child. Working together to keep the young girl safe, questions begin to arise about the possibility of someone working from the inside in an effort to take control.

The world building follows several paths including the search and rescue of the plane survivors, and several lost hikers but not everyone will make it out alive. As Wolff declares himself guardian and protector of Jillian, he finds himself falling for the child, and the woman he is hoping to claim as his own. We are up close and personal as Jillian reveals the heart break in her life, and her ability to move on from the past.

The relationship between Jillian and Wolff began on a previous search and recovery when Jillian’s dogs were once again need to help but the recent snow storm brought Wolff back into Jillian’s life when he needed to ensure she was safe, having stranded himself over night. Working together to locate and rescue the missing child, our couple find themselves acting on their attraction, with the hope of something more. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we met in the original series. We are introduced to eleven year old, Hayley Vallard, as well as several FBI agents, law enforcement, and Hayley’s uncle Grant Vallard. The requisite evil has many faces.

HIGH INTENSITY is a story of betrayal and greed, search and rescues, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is detailed, captivating and dramatic; the characters are animated and spirited ; the romance is spicy and tender.

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High Frequency (High Mountain Trackers 2G) by Freya Barker-tour

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Sandy

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When the rug is pulled from under Detective Sloane Eckhart, she leaves the Billings PD and returns to Libby, Montana.

Eight years ago she left with her pride and the promise of a future, but her heart was broken. On her return, there is no pride left, no prospects to speak of, but at least her heart is safely secured in the back seat.

Still, a bit of groveling, a kind offer of help, and a brand-new job with the sheriff’s office quickly gets her back on her feet.

High Meadow will always be home to Dan Blakely. Working with horses, being part of the HMT search and rescue team, and now building his own home right next door checks all his boxes. Only one thing is missing, but that dream walked out the door a long time ago.

Still, his life is good, steady…and perhaps a little boring.

That quickly changes when the rescue of a young, teenage girl, places the new sheriff’s detective squarely in his path. He’s not bored now, doing his best to keep her safe, even as their past holds them back while they fight for a future.

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REVIEW:HIGH FREQUENCY is the first instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS 2G romantic suspense series, a spin off from, and set in the author’s HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS and ARROW’S EDGE MC series. This is single mother, Detective Sloane Eckhart, and search and rescue specialist Dan Blakely’s story line. Dan Blakely is Lindsey Zimmerman’s half brother (EDGE OF NOWHERE 7).

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dan and Sloane) HIGH FREQUENCY follows the second chance relationship between our story line couple. Approximately eight years earlier Sloane walked out of Dan’s life but in the ensuing years, each remember something different about that time. Fast forward to present day wherein Sloane returns to Libby Montana as their newly hired Detective, a position that will bring her up close and personal with the man she once loved. Enter Dan Blakely. A missing teen, and the discovery of several bodies, and damage to Dan’s property finds Sloane diving head first into the investigation only to discover there may be a connection to all three, a connection that places Sloane in the direct line of fire. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Dan and Sloane, as they navigate their rekindled romance, and the possibility of a serial killer in the small town of Libby Montana.

The world building follows the second chance relationship between our story line couple, as well as the investigation into the discover of several bodies. As Sloane begins to uncover the clues, someone else targets Dan, in an act of anger and betrayal.

The relationship between Dan and Sloane is a rekindling romance. Eight years earlier Sloane walked out of Dan’s life, and Dan has no idea what happened or why. As our couple rebuild upon what was, Dan discovers not all was at it seemed. Working together, as well as journey towards their own happily ever after finds Sloane overwhelmed with everything. The $ex scenes are passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we met in original High Mountain Trackers series including Sully and Pippa. We are introduced to Sloane’s mother and step-father, as well as deputies Jason Heany and Frank Schmidt: Dan’s ex Shelby.

HIGH FREQUENCY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, obsession and murder, forgiveness and acceptance. The premise is dramatic and intriguing; the characters are desperate and charismatic; the romance is magnetic.

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“What do you need me to do?” I offer.
Next thing I know, my arms open automatically when she shoves the baby at me.
“Take her.”
Ama disappears inside before my brain can come up with an objection.
Any baby experience I have began and ended with Carmi, Sully’s daughter, and Fletch’s son, Hunter, and that was twelve or thirteen years ago. It’s not that I don’t like babies, because I do, but the fact this is Sloane’s baby is making it a little awkward. Still, I settle her a little better in the crook of my arm.
Then I hear the creak of the rocking chair and Thomas’s raspy chuckle and look up. The old fart clearly thinks this is funny.
“You should see the look on your face,” he points out as he continues to rock his chair. “I’m guessing young Sloane becoming a parent was a surprise to you as well?”
“Yes,” I grumble, just as a little hand slaps against my chin and catches on the short hairs of my beard.
I drop my eyes to Sloane’s baby, who has her little face turned toward me. I don’t know who the dark hair belongs to, but those blue eyes are unmistakably her mother’s.
“Aspen. That’s her name,” Thomas shares. “Pretty little thing, ain’t she?”
She is, especially when her little mouth spreads in a wide, toothless smile.
“You look good holdin’ that baby,” he continues. “Too bad you let her momma slip away, or that wee one could’a been yours.”
Fuck. That stings.
Should’ve known the old man wouldn’t hesitate to poke his finger in the sore spot.
“I’m not the one who left.”
The bitter comment slips out before I can check it.
“No, you weren’t. You’re just the one who let her walk.”
Agitated, I get to my feet, shifting the baby to my shoulder as I start to pace the porch.
“It wasn’t that simple.”
“It never is, son. It never is.”

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