Review: The Mobster's Daughter

 

The Mobster’s Daughter

by Rachel Scott McDaniel

 

About the Book

 

The one man who could help her, must never know her name.

 

If Kate Chamberlin can’t reveal her true identity to the world, she must settle for sharing only her talent. Hired as a musician for KDKA radio, Kate plays everything from sponsors’ jingles to complex sonatas. As long as the whispers around the broadcasting room refer to her as “Killjoy Kate” and not “Catarina the crime boss’s daughter,” then her life is safe from danger.

 

Or so she thinks.

 

When anonymous, violent threats surface, Kate’s wary of accepting protection from the handsome private investigator, Detective Jennings. His save-the-world attitude is as charming as his manners, but no one, especially him, can know the gruesome realities of her birth.

 

The 1924 Pittsburgh underworld is as complicated as it is elusive, and though the dealings of the Salvastanos have dwindled, Rhett Jennings is certain the man responsible for his father’s death is still at large. But his personal hunt for justice must be set aside when his day job requires him to investigate threats directed at a young radio broadcaster with enamoring brown eyes and secretive behavior.

 

When danger surrounds them, will truth of Kate’s past become the key to their survival?

 

My Thoughts

 

Danger and secret identities intertwine in a Jazz Age love story romance readers won’t want to miss.

 

Rachel Scott McDaniel has done it again! With her smart and snappy dialogue combined with her ability to transport readers to 1920s Pittsburgh, she’s given us a heartfelt story of two people from different worlds coming together to uncover a vital truth while falling in love.

 

McDaniel’s characters simply leap off the page. Kate was a true sweetheart. She is talented and caring with a heart of gold. I rooted for her as she adjusted to living in America while keeping her true identity a secret. Rhett was a solid hero. Though flawed, he had a good heart. I thought it was admirable the way he sought justice for his father, and how determined he was to keep Kate safe. They make a lovely couple.

 

There are lots of twists and turns in this book that truly took me by surprise. It really kept me guessing and made for a very engrossing reading experience. Add this to an authentic ‘20s setting brimming with historical details, as well as a faith message anyone can appreciate, and you have a truly amazing read.

 

Sparkling period details, romance, and suspense make The Mobster’s Daughter the perfect read for lovers of historical fiction.

 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.