Blood Trails

By Sharon Sala

Her "father's" deathbed confession reveals that Holly's real father was almost certainly the notorious serial killer known as "The Hunter," and that her mother gave Holly up to save her life. But The Hunter was never caughtand Holly's mother simply vanished.

In search of her past, Holly leaves both her home and Bud Tate, the handsome ranch foreman she's afraid to love, horrified by the knowledge that the blood of a depraved killer might run through her veins. Haunted, driven, she searches for The Hunter and hopes her mother was wrong.

But her search leads to a terrible truth no one could have imagined, and even Bud's determination to follow and protect the woman he loves may not be enough to save Holly from the terrors of a past become present.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
• Release date: Oct 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781459213760

Sharon Sala

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala has over 140 books in print, published in seven different genres—romance, young adult, western, general fiction, women’s fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books.. First published in 1991, her industry awards include the Janet Dailey Award, five-time Career Achievement winner, five-time winner of the National Readers’ Choice Award, five-time winner of the Colorado Romance Writers’ Award of Excellence, the Heart of Excellence award, the Booksellers Best Award, the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, the Will Rogers Gold Medallion Award, and the Centennial Award in recognition of her one hundredth published novel. She lives in Oklahoma, the state where she was born.

Reviews for Blood Trails

[dawn772 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The ending of the romantic suspense was okay but so many things were unrealistic such as the heroine suppressing love for years, seeking out a serial killer on her own and why didn't someone contact police 20 years ago for something this serious. Holly learns her real father is serial killer and goes looking for him then Bud follows her.

[wyvernfriend · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Holly's father confesses on his deathbed that his daughters aren't really his, they were given to him by their families through a series of events to protect them. Now Holly finds that her mother was convinced that her father was the serial killer known as the Hunter and Holly finds herself wanting to know more about him and her past.Her search takes her away from home and leads her into danger, danger Bud Tate, the ranch foreman where she grew up, who has always loved her, feels a need to help. This will not be an easy quest but it has to be done.It's an okay story, no real urge to read the others in the series, fairly predictable but not bad.

[bookdivasreads · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Three women raised as sisters find out after their father has died that he isn't their biological father and they aren't biologically related. These sisters of the heart each begin a quest to reveal their true biological origins in Sharon Sala's The Searchers Trilogy. Blood Trails is Holly's story and the final story in this storyline.Holly's sisters Maria and Savannah were quick to go off on their searches for their biological parents. Maria's quest took her to Oklahoma and united her with police detective Bodie Scott. Savannah's quest took her to Florida where she discovers her father was murdered and that she's an heiress to millions. Holly stayed on the ranch in Montana and worried about her sisters and their searches. She also realizes that she must go off on her own search even though information points to her biological father being a serial murderer. Holly is reluctant to leave the safety of the ranch and the attention of the ranch foreman, Bud Tate, but sets off on her quest for the truth.All three sisters are endangered by their quests and lives as it becomes obvious that their mothers had plenty to shield them from, thus the reason they were given to Andrew Slade. Apparently Andrew was a respectable man, known only to the mothers as a traveling preacher and it was this man that they all came to accept as their father. Unlike Maria and Savannah, Holly knows who her biological parents are but she doesn't know what became of her mother. Regrettably, just like Maria and Savannah, she unwittingly unleashes trouble. Fortunately she has Bud to help her, but can he keep her alive? Blood Trails is a fast romantic suspense read. Ms. Sala does an excellent job of overlapping the stories of the three sisters while keeping their individual stories at the forefront. Although there is a sense of mystery and suspense to the story, the action is all too predictable. The characters are likeable enough but aren't fully developed. However, if you want a quick read with a touch of suspense and a bit of romance then this will not disappoint.

[rhonda1111 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Blood Trails kept me interested the whole way through. Now I wish I had read the first 2 books in Series. But the story stands fine on its own.When Andrew Slade's reading of his will he is on video tape telling his daughters that he is not their father in fact all 3 girls are not even sisters. He tells them how they came each one at a time and their mothers gave the girls too him and he left a journal for each daughter with all the knowledge he had from thier mothers.Holly is left at the ranch her two sisters already took off to find out about their pasts. Holly does not want to leave the ranch because 1. She is in love with Bud but doesnt let him know. 2. Her mother thought her husband was a serial killer and after she got through telling the police she was comming back for her. Holly never heard from her mother.Holly goes to St. Lewis and finds where she used to live, go to school. where her mom worked even found out her father was in the same job.She finally after seeing her father at a distant went to the police and told them what she thought her father was the hunter serial killer from 20 years ago.After listening to her they set up a task force to look into her parents lives. Told her not to have a thing to do with her father. But its too late she has drawn his attention.Bud is back in Montana after her two sisters have close calls with their lives he tells Holly that he loves her and stay in hotel till he comes the next day.Its looking back to where she came from and the police going through the steps to see if she is right.I would definately read another book from sharon sala.I was given this ebook in exchange of honest review.

[grapeapril75-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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What a thrilling culmination to an exciting series!! I loved the way the stories were connected and this one really amped things up!!

Holly is really sweet and I loved her spunk. I did wish she stepped up sooner about her feelings but in the end I loved her and Bud!

I was not bothered by the age difference because really 14 years is nothing these days. I felt it was handled very nicely. I loved it when her took charge of his feelings and made his move! They are such a sweet couple.

Oh my, Ms Sala really took the steam factor up a notch this time!! There were a couple steamy scenes that I would definitely put in the erotic category!! I love a good bathroom scene!! Yum!!

The story was again beautifully paced and dynamic. I always know I am going to get a great story from this author and especially love her trilogies. They are wonderfully crafted and the ways they connect are delightful.

I listened to the audiobook and loved Eileen Stevens characterizations. She did a great job of bringing the story to life and depicting emotions.

Kudos on another fabulous trilogy! Can't wait to read or listen to more!