Orchard, Sandra. Desperate Measures: Port Astor Secrets Bk 3. Grand Rapids, MI: Revell Publishing. 2015.

SUMMARY:
As the third installment of the Port Astor Secrets series, Desperate Measures follows closely upon the end of book 2, Blind Trust. Science researcher, Kate Adams, is searching for the medicinal plant which she must keep a secret. Along with a father who has been missing for over twenty years, an unsolved mystery, a murder waiting to happen and an interested suitor, Sandra Orchard delivers suspense, romance and intrigue in a successful manner…

A PENNY FOR MY THOUGHTS:
As the conclusion to the Port Astor Secrets series, I enjoyed this mystery novel. Having read this series in succession, I would definitely recommend reading the books in order. I appreciated the consistency of the characters throughout the series but also the connection I felt to the main characters, having followed them for a time. With an interesting storyline revolving plants, a one-sided romance, broken family dynamics and a good spine-chilling, this book was definitely worth the time. I look forward to the next series, hopefully soon.

RATING:
4 (out of 5) pennies

*I received a complimentary copy of Desperate Measures from Revell Publishing for my honest review*