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Hell or High Water: A Luce Allen Mystery (Luce Allen Mysteries Book 3)

Barbara Winkes
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Luce Allen has finally found a rhythm in her life, but in the coastal town where secrets are buried as deep as the tide, peace is rarely permanent. As she and Kendra continue to grow their relationship, they find themselves caught between the crushing weight of small-town prejudice and the suffocating demands of the wealthy elite determined to control their own bloodlines at any cost. When a mother and her daughter vanish without a trace, the clock begins an unforgiving countdown. Luce must navigate a treacherous web of lies and power plays to bring them home, all while protecting the fragile happiness she has built with Kendra. This third installment in the series masterfully balances high-stakes suspense with the quiet, resilient strength of a love that refuses to be silenced by external forces. This is a story about the courage it takes to be yourself in a world that wants you to conform, and the lengths two women will go to for the people they hold dear. With its atmospheric setting, deeply layered characters, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page, this novel offers a satisfying blend of tension and heart that lingers long after the ending.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Carroll A. Reynolds
May 20, 2026
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Two cases that could have go either way, two perpetrators with little left to lose.

Luce and Kendra are continuing to build their relationship. In the meantime prejudice still runs wild with the rich trying to control their families. Kendra still has to deal with protesters outside her workplace and a father who blames her for his daughter’s death.
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Sandra
March 12, 2026

Faccinating and gripping story

4.5⭐️ The third installment of the Luce Allen Mystery series is another captivating story. A mother and her daughter are missing. Time is running out. What happened? Did she run away or was she kidnapped? But sometimes it's even more complicated than that. Luce and her team are assigned to the case. Luce's ability to read people, her instincts, and her intuition make her one of the most successful detectives around. But often, it's almost impossible to find evidence. Another delicate case needs to be solved, and when it gets personal, nothing can stop Luce. Threats against doctors at the women’s health center, as well as money and homophobia rooted in religious beliefs, pose a great danger to women, their allies, and queer people. Once again, the description and narration of Luce's working methods and way of thinking are fascinating and very exciting. And the author always provides a few twists and surprises. The relationship between Kendra and Luce also continues to develop, and perhaps they will take the next step. They are strong women who trust each other more and more, and know that they can also be weak sometimes, show their vulnerable side, and accept a shoulder to lean on. It is a wonderful relationship that they are building together.
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Kindle Customer
April 25, 2026

I so love her books

Very good love the storyline the characters the suspense the happy ending of course I can't wait to read the next book