Synopsis from Goodreads: When Lake Warren learns that her husband Jack is suing for full custody of their two kids, four months after their separation, she’s pretty certain that things can’t get any worse. The upside is that she’s working with the Advanced Fertility Center as a marketing consultant, alongside the attractive, flirtatious Dr. Keaton. But when, the morning after their one-night stand, she finds Keaton with his throat slashed, Lake learns that things can indeed become worse – they can become deadly. So not to jeopardise her case for custody, Lake is forced to lie to the police. Having just been intimate with a man who has been murdered, and wanting to protect herself from being charged with the crime, she begins her own investigation. But when the police start looking at her closely, people at the clinic start treating her with hostility, and strange and dangerous clues begin dropping-quite literally-on her doorstep, Lake realises that she is dangerously close to dark truths about Keaton and the clinic. But can Lake stop what she’s started before it’s too late?
My thoughts: I was drawn to this story for a couple of reasons. The first was that part of the setting is a Fertility Clinic which can sometimes be fairly controversial. I was interested in the role that it plays in the story and where the author would take it. The second was the description that I read about Lake, who is a woman who is in the process of reclaiming her life after a divorce.
I’m still dipping my toes into the waters of the mystery genre (aside from cozies) and this one was a great one to select. There was plenty of suspense and drama without a lot of the gore that can sometimes be present.
I saw a series of posts recently in which people cited books that gave them “book hangover” from staying up too late to read. This book did this to me. I HAD to finish it. It was a true page turner. Granted, Kate did occasionally frustrate me with her poor decisions and complete oblivion but that is what made the story what it was.
The role that the Fertility Clinic played was central to the story just as I suspected that it would be. There were several twists and turns throughout the story to keep the reader guessing. So many people were implicated and I never knew who actually did it until the end. It was a complete and total surprise. I love it when that happens.
If you are a lover of intrigue and suspense you should give Hush a try.
About Kate White: 
While Kate White is a new to me author, she actually has several works to her credit both fiction and non fiction.
You can find her on the web in several places. Her website is www.katewhite.com, on facebook, and on twitter.
I received my copy of Hush from the publisher for participation in this blog tour being put on by TLC Book Tours. You can check out some other reviews here:
Tuesday, February 1st: Colloquium
Wednesday, February 2nd: It’s All About Books
Monday, February 7th: Reviews from the Heart
Monday, February 14th: Sara’s Organized Chaos
Wednesday, February 16th: Mockingbird Hill Cottage
Monday, February 21st: Life In Review
Tuesday, February 22nd: Bloggin’ ‘Bout Books
Wednesday, February 23rd: After ‘I Do’
Thursday, February 24th: Rundpinne
Monday, February 28th: Life in the Thumb
Tuesday, March 1st: Alison’s Book Marks
Wednesday, March 2nd: Stacy’s Book
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Getting a book hangover is a sure sign that you’re reading a great book. I’m like that with mysteries too – I just can’t bear to close the book until I get to the end, no matter what time it is.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this one and that you were a part of the book tour!
This book sounds really good and I agree with you , the setting would have attracted me too!
Ooh I have this one too. I want to read it this year for my mystery challenge. Thanks for your review!