Review: A Day in a Life by Taylor Dean

My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing

About the Book

On the worst day of her life, Sydni Greer drove off a bridge. After the current took her away, her body was never found. She was presumed dead.

Following a brief investigation, it was determined that Sydni took her own life. Family members reported she was distraught that day, leading to an open and shut case.

Knowing Sydni, however, her father couldn’t accept the ruling. He reported his daughter as a missing person.

It’s been seven years. Sydni’s about to be declared legally dead, and her haughty husband will receive a large life insurance payout, profiting from Sydni’s death.

Until a new clue surfaces, reopening Sydni’s case. A clue that’s screaming, “There’s more to this story than meets the eye.”

Enter Elijah Garrett, private investigator for Risk Policy Collective, the life insurance company prepared to pay the disbursement to Sydni’s eager husband.

Elijah will reconstruct the final day of Sydni’s life through a series of interviews with family and friends. What he learns would break the strongest of hearts. At the same time, he finds himself filled with love for the beautiful Sydni Greer.

Elijah becomes obsessed with learning the truth. He won’t stop until he knows exactly what happened to Sydni—a woman he could fall for in a hot second.

Was Sydni’s death an accident? Did she take her own life? Was foul play involved?

Find out in this suspenseful sweet romance.

 

My Review

This is a powerful book that kept me thinking about it after I finished. We get both Sydni and Elijah's perspectives as Elijah shakes up her isolated world in more ways than one. The author revealed details in layers, keeping me glued to the pages as Elijah tries to discover the truth of Sydni's past that even she is not aware of. It has tragedy and heartbreak, but they are balanced well by Sydni's determination, healing, and hope for the future. I loved how protective Elijah is of Sydni and goes the extra mile to help her when he is simultaneously investigating her. The romantic tension and chemistry is palpable, one of the author's strengths. The mystery is suspenseful and I could feel the edge of anxiousness as I drew closer to the climax and resolution. A highly satisfying reading experience!

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

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