Taige Branch has a psychic gift that has allowed her to save the lives of many people, but ever since her parents died and she was shipped off to live with her uncle, her life hasn’t been a happy one. Her uncle believes that her gift is the work of the devil and that she needs to be cleansed. Taige’s life changes the summer that Cullen Morgan and his family vacation in the small town, and he steals her heart.

Taige and Cullen continue to grow closer over the years until Cullen’s mom is brutally murdered, and Cullen blames Taige for not being able to help her. Taige is devastated by Cullen’s actions that day but moves on with her life though she never forgets him or what they shared.

Years go by with no contact between them until the day Cullen’s daughter is kidnapped, and he needs Taige’s help in finding her. Taige agrees to help search for the little girl and hopes that she won’t fail Cullen yet again.

The first thing I have to say is this book rocks!! I read The Missing in one sitting, leaving everyone in my household to fend for themselves until I was done, and even then I wanted to go back and re-read it. There was so much passion, chemistry and understanding between Taige and Cullen that it made my heart ache when they split up even though I knew it was coming. When Cullen’s daughter was kidnapped and they met again as adults, I sat in my chair and cried like a baby.

There is a lot of action, adventure and suspense in this story, but it never overshadows the characters and the understanding they share.

Ms. Walker has really outdone herself with this book, and you will not want to miss out on this romance of a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Tammy