Convictions Author:Maureen McKade Chicago ADA Olivia Kincaid was dedicated to getting violent criminals off the streets -- until a brutal assault nearly took her life. Now, with her life shattered, she retreats to her father's Colorado ranch, hoping to reclaim some lost piece of herself. — Eve here she can't feel safe though, because her father has created a work-release ... more »program that allows convicted felons to roam freely about the ranch. But when one of the men arouses a desire she thought was long dead, her deepest convictions are turned upside down. Six years ago, Hank Elliott was imprisoned for a crime he says he didn't' commit. Olivia has heard countless criminals claim their innocence. Still, something about the proud, determined man makes her want to believe him.
But when a local woman is found murdered and suspicion falls on Hank, not even Olivia is sure whether the man who's broken through her defenses is cold-blooded killer...« less
Picked this up at the used book store. Surprisingly good read by a new to me author. Kept me guessing right to the end, and I didn't even peek to see "who done it!" Pleasant change!
When a brutal assault nearly took her life, Assistant District Attorney Olivia Kincaid retreated to her father's Colorado ranch hoping to finally feel safe. But she doesn't feel safe when she finds out that her father has created a work-release program for convicted felons on his ranch. Six years ago, Hank Elliott was imprisoned for a crime he says he didn't commit. Olivia has heard that story from countless criminals. Still, something about him makes her want to believe him. But when a woman is murdered and Hank is the main suspect, not even Olivia is sure he is innocent.
This was an interesting read with well-drawn characters. At the beginning of the story, Hank is a convict who knows he has to make this work-release program work for him or go back to prison. He doesn't trust his fellow convicts or the men working on the ranch. Olivia is having a hard time coping with the attack, not even wanting to leave her father's house. But as the story continues, we see her gaining confidence and learning to trust men again. This is another winner from Maureen McKade. My rating: 4.5 Stars.