BOOK REVIEW- STILL LIFE (BOOK #2 Chesapeake Valor Series) by Dani Pettrey

Blacklisted in the photography business over a controversial shot, Avery Tate answered an ad for a crime scene photographer. She expected to be laughed at, but crime scene analyst Parker Mitchell hired her outright--and changed her life. But six months ago, when her feelings for Parker became too strong, she left his employ to sort out her heart. 

Now, for the first time, Avery is facing the world that rejected her to attend the gallery opening of a photography exhibit and support her best friend, who modeled for the show. But the only image of her friend is a chilling photo of her posing as if dead--and the photographer insists he didn't take the shot. Worse, her friend can't be found. She immediately calls Parker for help. As Avery, Parker, and his friends in law enforcement dig into the mystery, they find themselves face-to-face with a relentless and deadly threat.  AMAZON 4 STARS


Another edge of your seat story in this series by Dani Pettrey. Great main characters and a supporting cast of interesting people.  Even if you haven't read any of the other ones, you should still be able to read this one on its own.

I have read one other book in this series and it made me want to read Avery and Parker's story.  The other book hinted that Avery had plenty of secrets in her past that she didn't want anyone to know.  She was ashamed and especially didn't want Parker to know what she had done before she came to Christ.  Yes, there is a theme of faith in God to this story but there is also a pretty good story there too.  
There is a couple of mysteries that need to be solved and the team of friends  are working them as fast as they can.  There is plenty of surprises, action.  About the time you think you know what is going on a big twist comes at you.  One of the mysteries has to do with Avery's missing friend, Skylar.  And that journey along had it's share of twists until you get the truth of what is going on.
Parker had his own terrifying memories of a young love lost violently.  
He exudes Irish charm and is top notch when it comes to his profession.  He is also a fiercely loyal friend to those around him.  He keeps running from his feelings about Avery.  Well, that only works for a while.  Until it doesn't. 
I also want to say that Avery had some mad skills when it came to providing her own physical self-defense.  And that is going to come in handy in this story too.  She is also top of the field when it comes to photography.  She was excellent when it came to helping Parker at crime scenes.  But she ran away because she figured she was never going to get anywhere with Parker romantically.    But as you read you see that they ARE headed for their own H.E.A.  
My final words are that I really enjoyed this story!