Wrong Turn

Wow, talk about a flashback! It was great to go back to the very beginning and see where Lei Texeira got her start. We even get to see how Keiki came to be a part of the family. The two make a dynamic duo from day one. Lei is ready to jump feet first into the police academy and she gets a chance to hone her sleuthing skills during a spring break trip to Mexico and when a series of break-ins threaten the neighborhood. This book is a prequel to Blood Orchids, the book that started it all. So if you’re new to the series, you can jump right in and enjoy the ride! This light read is quick but full of tension and suspense. But if you’re like me and have been on this epic adventure since the beginning, I know I’m looking forward to more of the characters we met in this book and what it means for our heroine.

A great prequel to my most beloved police series! I have read 7 of Lei Texeira novels and have loved them all so when I saw this prequel drop, I had to read it! I loved every word of this book and it enhances the experience of other books as I got insight into where she's coming from. If you have not started the series yet, this will be a great start for a series about a wonderful policewoman who deals with intriguing cases in and around Hawaii. The writing is crisp, the characters well-defined, the scenery in Hawaii is always picturesque and the books are very engaging.

I loved how this book sets whats to come in the Orchids Paradise books (which I have also read). Toby continues to write amazing books that are fast pace but easy to read and also more importantly a place to escape to in this crazy pandemic year! look forward to reading more from this author.