In my review of Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low, I said, “Until I’m able to read the sequel to this unputdownable book, I will keep wondering what is going to happen when the story continues.” I was so excited when I finally held Boulder Girl: Bad Moon Rising in my hands. It was read over the next couple of days. The wondering was finally over; this thrilling story proved to be an extremely satisfying sequel.
Even though Lana’s stalker has been put in prison, she is wasting away mourning the loss of her fiancé, Roadking. Her all-consuming grief at his sudden death has left her not wanting to go on, but when she goes to the doctor because of how far her health has deteriorated, she makes a discovery that finally gives her hope and the strength to move on with her life: she is pregnant with his child. This child gives her a reason to live and love again. Lana listens to “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed after she receives the news she is pregnant. This child is a precious gift.
Leon isn’t prepared to allow Lana to move on with her life though. Now escaped from prison, his obsession with Lana has only grown stronger. Convinced that she longs to be with him as badly as he longs to be with her, he starts making plans for them to be together. The fact that he is now a wanted criminal and fugitive makes things more than a bit difficult for him.
The bleak lyrics to “Bad Moon Rising” describe what Lana’s life will be like if Leon has his way.
Does he contact her and let her know that he’ll be coming for her? No, of course not. He goes right back to his spying on her with a drone, following her, stalking her. While Leon definitely goes after what he wants, his determination to be with Lana is disturbing. For him to think that she would give up her money, her lifestyle, her friends, her freedom—and the list goes on and on—to begin a life on the run with him is beyond disturbing.
This unputdownable book will keep you on the edge of your seat. The plans Leon has for him and Lana will make you shudder. And then one fateful night, everything hangs in the balance as their paths cross and their fates are decided. The ending is very tense yet extremely satisfying.
The suspense along with the characters’ actions and thoughts are more than enough to pull you into this book, but the songs scattered throughout the book give you even more insight to what is going through their minds. At the back of the book, a list of these songs is provided.
It isn’t necessary to read Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low to enjoy this book, but I still highly recommend reading it. It sets the tone and prepares you for the things that will happen in this book. And you don’t want to miss out on Lana and Roadking’s romance.
If you would like a copy of Boulder Girl: Bad Moon Rising and/or the first book in the series, Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low, I’ve provided Amazon links for you below.
Amazon Links:
Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low
Extra Tidbit: As part of her job with Boulder Essence, Lana goes to the Tumbleweed Tequila Bar to interview Ben Montano, a member of the rock band Badge, for a series on Boulder-based bands. During this interview, subtle references to Dirt Road Main Street, another great book by Cynthia L. Clark, are made.
Recommended Articles:
Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low – a Review
The Soundtrack of Life – Guest Post by Cynthia L. Clark
Dirt Road Main Street – a Review
Favorite Sentences:
But I’m gonna rise up from the ashes just like that there bird—a phoenix.
She still had no inkling of the profound depth of his obsession for her.
Sometimes his absence felt like a vacuum, so vast and empty that it could pull her in and suck all of the breath out of her.
He had spent his entire life on the defense, loveless, cold, full of hate.
About the Author:
Cynthia L. Clark was born and raised in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder County, Colorado, where she continues to live. She is the author of the romantic suspense novels, Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low, Boulder Girl: Bad Moon Rising, Dirt Road Main Street: A Novel and her first children’s book written in verse, “Max Goes to Town.” She earned a B.A. in Economics and a J.D. Law degree from the University of Colorado Boulder.
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