Book Review: The Shark By Mary Burton

This was my first Mary Burton read—and definitely not my last. This book had it all: gambling, mystery, murder, sex trafficking, romance, and yes… even a little sex. JACKPOT!

The characters were likable—not super deep, but just enough to make you care and root for them.

Riley, the main character, is a badass highway trooper with a search and rescue dog. The story kicks off with her trekking through miles of woods hunting down a sex trafficker. She runs A LOT. Honestly, it made me want to lace up my sneakers and hit the trail myself.

She’s also in the process of adopting a teenage girl she found on the streets. As a mom to a teenage daughter? Major props. Go get ’em, tiger.

Enter Clay Bowman: tall, dark, broody, and formerly Riley’s instructor. Oh, and they once had a one-night stand that ended in heartbreak. He’s back—whether to protect her, make amends, or both… you'll have to read to find out.

I loved this book for its straightforward storytelling and solid suspense. It keeps you guessing without being overly complicated, making it a perfect lazy Sunday read.

Hotness Scale?
Low-ish. There's a sex scene, but nothing to call your girlfriends about.

Till next time —
Happy Reading,
Marsha