Publisher: Bella Books
Everything Pales in Comparison is Rebecca
Swartz’s debut novel and a strong entry for a new author. It’s a traditional romance with some mystery
added in.
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Emma Kirby is working on the security detail at a concert by Daina Buchanan
when an explosion rips apart the stage, trapping the popular singer beneath the
debris. After she rescues Daina, Emma
becomes part of the investigation into who would want to kill the
entertainer. The case takes an
unexpected twist when the person who is trying to kill Daina also threatens
Emma. The women go into witness
protection while the police try to find the stalker and have to live in the
same house. Emma likes a quiet life,
which makes living with the head-strong Daina difficult, especially when Daina
won’t accept how much danger exists for them.
The attraction that begins to grow between them bothers Emma because she’s
afraid the distraction may cost one or both of them their lives.
The
story itself isn’t unique and follows a regular pattern for romances. The characters are well drawn though and the
pacing is appropriate for the book. The
story also isn’t cluttered with unnecessary scenes, so it moves quickly. Everything Pales in Comparison is
excellent escapist reading and shows that Swartz has potential for the future.
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