Hiding in Plain Sight

Billy Jo McCabe Mystery, Book 2

By: Lorhainne Eckhart

Narrated by: Leo Jones

A long-buried secret that was never meant to be uncovered could suddenly put a target on both Detective Mark Friessen and Billy Jo McCabe.

Twenty-five years ago, Billy Jo was born to a meth addict and spent her first few months being weaned off the drug. Labeled a difficult baby, she was bounced from foster home to foster home. Later, she was called trouble, a runner, and was accused of starting fires and stealing. She pulled a knife on one foster brother and threatened to bash in the head of another, then spent time in jail by the age of 15. That was before she pulled a gun at a gas station and was adopted by Chase McCabe. Her file was then sealed.

However, Billy Jo feels growing resentment for the woman responsible for her first 15 years of hell, the one who tossed her away as if she were garbage. That has her seeking out leads as to where her real mother is, her last known whereabouts based on the sealed file she isn’t technically supposed to access. But following the rules is not something Billy Jo is known for, especially not when she’s playing amateur detective, asking about a woman who evidently doesn’t want to be found.

Before long, Detective Mark Friessen shows up on her doorstep after someone files a complaint against her, warning her about harassing the locals. But then, Billy Jo finds herself terrorized by someone determined to stop her from uncovering the truth.

Trusting anyone in her search could come at a cost, as Billy Jo soon learns that when her mother disappeared, she took with her a secret that someone doesn’t want unearthed. Ultimately, her quest for answers puts a target on her that could see her killed, and that leaves Billy Jo once again forced to trust Mark, a man she will likely always be at odds with.

©2021 Lorhainne Eckhart, Inc. (P)2021 Lorhainne Eckhart, Inc.

I Want More

This was a really interesting sequel. It seemed to almost follow along past the first one. Like you're just continuing about the person's life after the first story was over with. It's really interesting to me. I also love the fact that this was more personal to Billie Jo. It kind of helps you get to know her a little better. It helps you connect better with her and understand her and her personality a little better. I also like that we get to know Mike a little better in this book as well.

suspenseful

This story is emotional with suspense. All Billie Jo wanted was to find out answers. Who knew what a can of worms she opened. She is determined, stubborn and won't take no for an answer. Mark Friessen had one question for her. Are you happy with the information you have now, knowing you don't have the complete truth? Or knowing the complete story is something you really want to hear and may devastate you.
Leo Jones narration is very good.
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Great series

This is an awesome story that keeps you guessing at every turn. There are some incredible twist to this read.

A secret is revealed. Absolutely loved this book!

Mark and Billy Jo are two of my favorite characters, but Billy Jo is both stubborn and determined to uncover a secret about her past, even after Mark warns her, sometimes a secret is best left where it is. The characters were brought to life by the narrator Leo Jones in this fantastic series.

Interesting story, but world building lacking

I received a free review copy of this audio book, at my request, and am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review.

When I requested this book, I didn't realize that it was book 2 of a series, and I haven't read book 1.

This is a short story about an adopted woman trying to confront her birth mother. The story hints a lager world, but it only ever hints at it, without developing it anything further.

The story is a little frustrating at times, with the entitlement of the title character (Billy Jo) and her treatment of the police officer that fills the second lead role. The story suggests that this treatment is justified, but nothing in the story explains it. It may have been explained in the previous book, but it never comes up in this story.

The story itself is light on actual world building, but heavy on emotional depth. It being so short, it's surprising how much I cared about the events of the story. However, I never really I had a clear picture of the main characters or their motivations (other than skin deep and stated motivations). This isn't completely odd, in a short story, but I feel that this could have been expanded on, as well as pertinent events of book 1, without too much trouble.

The voice narration, by Leo Jones, is well done. He has a decent range of male voices and has a passable female voice. Overall, he does a pretty good job.

All in all, this is a good story. Voice narration is well done and the story is compelling. It has emotional depth and likeable characters. However, the story lacks background and the world building that would make it great.

I will continue this story, if I get the chance.

A few answers

Billy Jo is on a mission. Adopted at age 15, she spent the first years of her life recovering from being born to a meth addict. Weaned from the drug, but troubled, she bounced from house to house until she finally found happiness. This built up a desire to find her birth mother and confront her. She thinks she may have found her on the island, but when approaching the woman, she is later told to stay away. And not only by her other, but the police. Again, Mark Friessen has stepped in her path to keep her in check. Will these two ever get along? And will she heed his advice? Some things are better off not known. Lorhainne Eckhart had my attention with this installment from start to finish. There were times I felt Billy Jo was a little self serving, but the story is so compelling and the outcome a surprise! I love the growing friendship or even love/hate relationship she has with Mark. These two are quite the pair, and I love their banter. This story does stand alone, but I would definitely grab the first book for a little additional background.

Leo Jones continues his narration of the series. I am enjoying his voice and his ability to bring out the suspense. This one has a lot of emotionally compelling elements as well, and he pulls it all together, letting us feel frustation and horror. He truly brings it all out and gives us a fantastic performance.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Great Read

Hiding in Plain Sight (Billy Jo McCabe Mystery Book 2) was a great read by Lorhainne Eckhart. BillyJo was born to a meth addict and spent the first few months weaning off the drug. She was labeled a difficult baby and bounced from foster home to foster home. She was adopted by Chase McCabe after racking up a long rap sheet, but after her adoption her file was sealed. She has always felt some resentment for the woman that gave birth to her and was the reason for her first fifteen years of hell. She is looking for her birth mother and will stop at nothing to find her. Mark ends up on her doorstep after a complaint against her about harassing the locals. Unfortunately BillyJo finds herself terrorized by someone but she doesn’t know who. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.

I needed more backstory.

Strangely, I just realized this book was listed under my "Reading" books. I finished this one sometime last month and remembering writing up a review for it, but I'm not sure what happened to it.

I remember the book just being okay. I also felt there should have been some [more] backstory for those readers who hadn't read the first book in this series. For example, the relationship between Billy Jo and the police officer/detective (I forgot his name). She didn't like him for some unknown reason that happened in book 1, but it's never revealed in this book what that reason was. I wish I could remember what I had typed up but I have a horrible memory.

The narrator did an okay job as well.

I received a free audiobook code in exchange for an honest review.

Hiding in plain sight

This was a very good story.It could have been a great story with more character developement.Leo Jones was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.