BOOK REVIEW- RING OF TRUTH

BOOK REVIEW- RING OF TRUTH-  A man in the shadows… As the infamous thief known as the Jeweler lay dying, he gave his son, Cortez Jones, a puzzle piece that will lead to a cache of crown jewels. Recovering the loot could finally get the FBI off Cort’s back, but the only person who can help him is a DSF researcher who blames the Jeweler for destroying her family. Forming an uneasy alliance with her, Cort finds her courage and tender heart make him want more than riches or redemption. 
A woman in the light… When Mara Marton’s insurance investigator father was accused of conspiring with the Jeweler, the scandal ruined him and led to his death. Now the jewel thief’s son wants her help. Although sharing her research expertise and her father’s files with this sexy ex-con could prove her father’s innocence, how can she trust that Cort doesn’t want the treasure for himself? 
Time is running out… The puzzle piece brings Cort and Mara together, but danger and secrets threaten to tear them apart. Sparks fly as they struggle to trust one another and recover the jewels before they are claimed by the deadly black-market syndicate Centaur. But with their lives—and their hearts—on the line, there’s no turning back.  AMAZON

This story draws you in pretty quickly.  I really liked both of the MC's, they were gutsy, smart, lovable and persistent.  You could also see the hurts that they had dealt with in their life up to this point.  It was written in such a way that it was pretty easy to relate to.  This book gets a really good mystery going. With a fair amount of players, all with their own agendas.  Sleazy, murderous and greedy ones, that make the story even better without getting confusing.  
I was so into the story.   I actually got mad at Mara when she told her sister something she promised Cort she wouldn't.   I called her an Idiot !!!! and shut my Kindle and tossed it down.  Geez, it was for their own safety!  What didn't she get about that?    Ok, I finally calmed down and forgave her long enough to go back to the story. Because honestly I couldn't stay away; I just needed to know what happened next.   I enjoyed every minute of this book; well except for my meltdown at that one point.  Lots of twists and turns and at the end I was very satisfied with the final outcome.  

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.