"Buried by Kendra Elliot took me by surprise. 'Engrossed' is too mild a word for what I felt while reading this amazing romantic suspense novel." Morgan Doremus, RT Editor; RT Book s Seal of Excellence Nominee"Romantic suspense fans, drop everything cooking, cleaning, even the dog can wait because you will have your nose buried in Buried for the next 24 hours. Elliot once again proves to be a genius in the genre with her third heart-pounding novel in the Bone Secrets collection. The author knows romance and suspense, reeling readers in instantaneously and wowing them with an extremely surprising finish. Plus, returning characters from her first two stellar stories make a guest appearance with gusto. Elliot's best by a mile! RT Book s Top Pick, 4 1/2 stars (HOT)About the AuthorBorn and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kendra Elliot has always been a voracious reader, cutting her teeth on classic female sleuths and heroines like Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden, and Laura Ingalls before proceeding to devour the works of Stephen King, Diana Gabaldon, and Nora Roberts. She graduated with a degree in journalism but went on to become a licensed dental hygienist. Now a Golden Heart, Daphne du Maurier, and Linda Howard Award of Excellence finalist, Elliot shares her love of suspense in her first novel, Hidden. She still lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and three daughters. what genre is most popular in books Buried (A Bone Secrets Novel)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fortunately, the author didn't go into specifics as to ...By L.W.Reading this book was not without some inner cringing and some depression. There is a very evil element in this book, which all the main characters had to endure and deal with over a 20 year period of time. The plot involves children, and it is difficult to read what the children went through. Fortunately, the author didn't go into specifics as to what the children endure, but what my mind conjured up as the story unfolded caused me some distress. That being said, it was a very well written book, with good, strong characters driving the story line. It was just a difficult read for me, and I'll await awhile until I read another of her novels. It is for that reason, I give it 3 stars.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Really happy I didBy K. LundI tried to read the second book in this series, got a chapter or two in and decided to skip it and move on to this book. Really happy I did, because I enjoyed reading this one. This book brought back Michael, who was a bit of a jerk in the first book, and gives him a little romance and a lot of mystery. It's a mystery about family and children and the kind that grabs me and keeps me interested. I liked Michael a lot better in this one, enjoyed watching him develop a relationship with Jamie and enjoyed the mystery (even if I called the ending a couple chapters into the book). A good mystery as I'm winding up my summer.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Buried Is A Riveting ReadBy Marijane DiodatiTwenty years ago, a school bus taking nine children home from a field trip vanished. One child on the bus, Daniel Brody, is the younger brother of Michael Brody. Michael was introduced in Hidden, the first book in the Bone Secrets series. He is intense and spontaneous, as an investigative reporter and as a man. His astute reporting has solved innumerable cases but not the one that matters most, what happened to his brother?Two years after the bus disappeared, the only survivor, Chris Jacobs, emerged from the woods. At thirteen, he was badly beaten, emaciated, and near death, with no memory of the atrocities that he had endured. His only memory about his nightmare is that the Ghostman did it. At 18, Chris goes into hiding out of fear that the Ghostman will find and kill him.The remains of the driver and the children, with one exception, are found on an abandoned farm, eighteen years after Chris Jacobs escaped. The missing child is Daniel. Michael's parents never have recovered from Daniel's disappearance at Michael's emotional expense.While carrying the pain of his dysfunctional relationship with his parents, he vows that he will find out the reason Daniel's remains are not with the other children.Michael's only hope is to find Chris Jacobs and question him about Daniel. Unfortunately, Chris' whereabouts is unknown. Michael's only lead is Chris' sister,Jamie who does not know where her brother lives. She communicates with her brother by leaving voice mails and he calls her back. Jamie has not seen him since he left home.Michael has some leads as to where Chris lives. Michael wants Jamie's help . She cannot fathom just taking off to find her brother until her house is ransacked and she is attacked by a person the police believe may be the Ghostman. Worried that the Ghostman may find her brother, she goes with Michael.During their search for Chris, they discover their mutual attraction. The characters have their issues but are very likable. Jamie and Michael are diametrical opposites. She requires an organized, non-spontaneous life. He is impetuous. Michael quickly decides, nonetheless, that Jamie is the One. Jamie adapts to Michael's lifestyle. But, it takes her a little longer to discover her feelings for him.Unfortunately, as a result of their search, mayhem ensues. Eventually, the motive for the kidnapping and the persons responsible are discovered. The twists along the way are great and very unexpected.The growth of the characters is believable and befitting. They all are able to heal in various degrees,as well, uplifting the reader with the ending.Buried is a somewhat uncomfortable read, at first, since children are involved. However, Kendra Elliot handles a difficult topic about the children with a light pen, not any easy task.Although Buried is the third book in the Bone Secrets series, it is a stand-alone read.I prefer to read books in a series in order. I would definitely recommend the first two books, Hidden and Chilled, respectively.I highly recommend Buried to any reader who genuinely enjoys Romantic Suspense, that is, a balance between the two genres.