Book Review of 'The Missing Link' by Natasha D. Frazier

Hello Bookworms and Happy 2024!

I know I am late to the game, but I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's. One of my resolutions for the year is to be more present and 'in the moment', which is why you haven't seen much for me in the past few weeks, as I took a brief online hiatus. My youngest is graduating in May and this was the last Christmas where I know all my family would be home, so I soaked up every bit of family time that I could and didn't pick up my phone much at all. It was a wonderful holiday season that I will always cherish and was a great start to the new year.

Now for my first book review of 2024!!

The Langston Sisters series was a favorite of mine in 2023 and I am so excited to be sharing my thoughts of the third installment with you today! If you haven't read any of the novels from this series yet, why not?? This is a great romantic suspense series that gets better and better with each book. If you scroll down to the bottom of this post, you can enter to win an amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours that just so happens to have a book box! So, get to reading and good luck!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Missing Link by Natasha D. Frazier, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Missing Link
Series: The Langston Sisters #3
Author: Natasha D. Frazier
Publisher: Encouraging Works
Release Date: November 28, 2023
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Now that her sisters, Crystal and Ava, are moving on with their lives, it's time for Layla Langston to do the same.

Experiencing burnout and lack of purpose, Layla is ready for a change and leaves Langston Brands to live life on her own terms.

She dares to pursue her own dreams--dreams that lead her to start a new career as a journalist and thrust her in the middle of a murder investigation that just may put her life in danger.

Mason Sterling's goal is twofold -- to get the best story possible and make Houston's local congresswoman pay for her crimes. What he doesn't want or need is anyone to tag along in the process. But when his boss hires Layla, and Mason is tasked with being her mentor, fighting their growing emotional bond is the least of his problems.

He'll have to keep her safe to make a future with her a possibility.

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My Review

I have enjoyed The Langston Sisters series since the first novel and with each installment it gets better and better. The Missing Link focuses on younger sister Layla, who is at a bit of a crossroads and trying to figure out if she should continue to do a job with her family’s brand or follow her passion and go in a completely opposite direction. This lands her at a local Houston newspaper and in the presence of hard-hitting journalist, Mason Sterling. Reluctantly, Manson takes Layla under his wing as he chases his next story, which also has deep personal ties to him, and the journey to uncover the truth takes them both down a path that neither of them could’ve expected.

Layla and Mason are my favorite pair in the series. They both have such an authentic feel and their vibe together is electric in the sweetest way possible. They are both honest and hardworking and it’s clear that they bring out the best in one another. I loved seeing Layla and Mason researching and digging to uncover the truth. They have an amazing chemistry between them and it was a joy to read.

The recurring dreams that Layla had throughout the story were one of the most fascinating aspects of this novel. I have had dreams like Layla has in my past and they are terrifying and fascinating at the same time. I have done studies about dreams in the past and this aspect made me want to dive back into research. It is truly a fascinating subject.

The last half of the novel I was literally on the edge of my seat, reading late into the night and sacrificing sleep just to see how everything plays out. The ending was more on the predictable side, though I did appreciate the twist at the climax! It came out of left field and I love when novels take me by surprise like this one did.

The Missing Link is a good, clean suspense story with strong characters and a fight for truth and justice for the wronged. It keeps you constantly guessing, has everything you’d want in a workplace romantic suspense, and a novel that I highly recommend.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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About the Author

Natasha D. Frazier fell in love with love around the age of twelve because of artists like Babyface, Boys II Men, Whitney Houston, and New Edition. Around sixteen when her mother purchased a romance novel and left it lying around the house untouched, Natasha read it and a spark for the written word had been ignited.

Natasha believes that writing is one of her purposes and contributions to the world. She feels accomplished when she can get a few words written and like blah when life gets in the way. Her hope is that at the end of every novel, readers will feel like they’ve been wrapped in a cozy blanket with a mug of their favorite coffee/tea/warm drink.

When she isn’t reading or writing, she is likely watching movies with her family. Natasha resides in Richmond, TX with her husband, Eddie Frazier, Jr. and their three children, Eden, Ethan, and Emilyn. Her greatest joy and commitment is to her family who she hopes to inspire above all else. One of her many mottos in life is: Faith removes limitations. Natasha and her family attend Parkway Fellowship in Richmond, TX, where she volunteers as a small group leader for elementary students. Natasha is also a member of the Houston Area Alumni Chapter of Jackson State University and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Connect with Natasha by visiting natashafrazier.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a book box which includes book-related swag & a signed print copy of The Missing Link

(1) winner will win a $10 Amazon gift card

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 8, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 15, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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