Deadly Devotion (Book One-Port Aster Secrets) by Sandra Orchard

Research scientists Kate Adams and Daisy Leacock were on the brink of a breakthrough for treating depression with herbal medicine when Daisy was suddenly found dead. Kate knows that her mentor’s death wasn’t suicide or a careless accident—and she’s determined to do whatever it takes to unearth the truth about what happened to the woman who changed her life.
Former FBI agent Tom Parker is finding it hard to adjust to life back in his hometown of Port Aster. Though an old buddy gave him a job as a detective on the local police force, not everyone approves. Tom’s just trying to keep a low profile, so when Kate Adams demands he reopen the investigation into her friend’s death, he knows his job is at stake. But despite his attraction to her, Tom thinks Kate herself may have something to hide.
As evidence mounts, a web of intrigue is woven around the sleepy town of Port Aster. Can Kate uncover the truth? Or will Tom stand in her way?

Tom and Kate are well developed characters.  I enjoyed getting to know both of them.  Tom and Kate both have a strong desire to see justice done-wrong doing brought to light even at the expense of their reputations in the town of Port Aster.
The supporting characters are also well developed and have some depth to them.
Storyline was interesting and moved along at a good pace.  
I enjoyed this book very much.

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