I just love books that are set in a small town setting. The more the characters to get to know and loves always seem to bring me into their lives more. That’s one of the perks of the Verona Bay series.

Lincoln is also a huge reason why I enjoyed Deadly Past. He’s the town’s sheriff and has had a thing for his neighbor ever since she moved in. As we get to know Lincoln, he proves to be a true gentleman who is also very protective. He hinted at being a pretty possessive guy but unfortunately we don’t get to see that side of him, only because he was holding back due to Autumn.

Autumn has had some pretty crazy and scary experiences in her life that has shaped her into being a cautious heroine. This is the big reason Lincoln had to tread a bit lightly around her. While I would have loved to see him more Alpha in this, it was a big reason we got to see how much of a gentleman he was. I’m just as drawn to that characteristic that seems to be rare in books these days.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read. As Lincoln courts Autumn, we have her past catching up to her and a few mysterious things that creep in that keeps us on our feet. We’ve already got hints for the next couple in the book and I’m very curious about a few of those hints left behind.