Pretty Little Girls by Jenifer RuffAn Outstanding mystery thriller! The story is tastefully written about the all too real epidemic of sex trafficking. This stunningly captivating tale has an edgy storyline that is exciting and full of suspense that takes you down an emotional tale of crime, kidnapping, murder, desperation, and the longing to be free. The story flowed effortlessly keeping me rooted until the end! I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a great and exciting thriller. I

"A salutary tale"All too real, I'm afraid, but the more times the horror of sex trafficking is exposed then the greater chance that something will get done about it. One message that rings loud and clear, every parent should protect their children from making the gullible mistakes many of these girls did. I like the Victoria character, but she was surrounded by male characters that were made of cardboard. I'm not sure you can sustain a series without a strong foil to the female sleuth.

I read Book #1 in this series recently and really enjoyed it. When the 2nd book became available I jumped right in. I’m really glad I did. The subject matter (no spoilers) is uncomfortable and yet very timely. It was written well, without becoming gruesome. There were lots of twists and turns which are what make for a good mystery. The characters were skillfully crafted adding to both the suspense and fondness for the central characters. Lovers of a good mystery will not be disappointed!

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Although this deals with the serious topic of child sex trafficking, it keeps a level head throughout and treats the subject matter appropriately. It plays out mostly as expected but is still an interesting read. I originally only started reading this as it was free on Kindle, and I would read a page or two here or there, but after getting a bit into it, it was hard to put down which I guess is the mark of success for a book like this.

I read this book as soon as it became available to me on August 4th! Jenifer Ruff has taken another monumental step forward in her thriller 'Pretty Little Girls', in terms of technical and creative storytelling. Her writing in Book 2 of this V Heslin set is grittier and more descriptive than it's ever been, and I couldn't put it down for long without wondering how Ruff was going to connect all the dots. The story she's created is also vibrant and expertly set with twists and more twists. The bes...

I preferred this one to the first in this series and the ending was perfect. Although it made me sniffy, it was spot on. There were fewer errors in this one, too. I'm really liking her stories and her characters. Though I'm torn as to which man Victoria needs to have in her life.....I think Ned would shade it for me over Dante as Ned's the real animal lover so wins out because of that for me. It will be interesting to see which side she comes down on in the end. Another lovely cover as well on t...

When rich girls start to turn up dead, there are plenty of theories as to why. The parents are suspicious, everyone is suspicious. When FBI agent Victoria Heslin’s work takes her into the depths of a sex trafficking ring, she enlists the help of an old friend to save the girls stuck in that prison.I didn’t read the first book in this series, but even so, it was easy to get lost in this second book. It was full of suspense, mystery, and intrigue. Every time I thought I figured it out, there were

Great story about girls traffickedThis started as a story about Emma a 14 year old girl from a wealthy home who is kidnapped to be trafficked. But the girl's voice we hear most is another girl, Sophia from Ukraine who has been a sex slave when Emma is brought in as the new girl. This is a story that happens right here in the USA. "Drugs are sold and gone. Girls can be sold over and over."

It’s rare I read a fast paced, engaging, suspenseful book and walk away deeply impacted by insight into a tragic issue of our day. This is precisely what happened upon reading Jenifer Ruff’s latest psychological thriller, Pretty Little Girls. Agent Victoria Heslin and Agent Dante Rivera team up again to help find a missing privileged school girl in Charlotte, NC. The book delves head long into the unfathomable world of human trafficking providing a realistic view into those that run the rings, t...

Scary story about human trafficking and the toll on the children because of the despicable evil of the society. The story starts very simply as Victoria was trying to look into a single missing child. The story soon blows up as Victoria carries an in-depth analysis of the sex trafficking around the place. However, the story had a quick end and it almost seemed like the bad people got it easy, by the end of it.But overall, the story was powerful and though it was fiction, it seemed almost real.

This author was able to hook me into another series. Victoria will keep you stuck to the pages as the mystery unfolds with us scrambling not to miss any of what is going on. Odd thing to is the subject matter is one that seems to be in a couple of books reading right now. It is a heart wrenching matter that is filled with darkness. Things will not go easily though with twists and turns that readers adore even when it can be baffling. Lets not forget that family that will have you scratching your...

Once again Ms. Ruff pulled me directly into the story. I didn't want to put the book down! The main focus of this book is sex trafficking young Eastern European girls, a serious, and important topic. I've heard of real stories similar to what happened with the girls, and like it did with the news, my heart broke for the characters in the book. It is something we don't pay enough attention to, how often do you think of sex trafficking when you don't see those fliers in the bathrooms? It's a huge

I haven't read the first book in the Victoria Heslin series as it clearly stated this could read as standalone, and this is correct. I didn't feel like I missed out on anything overly important and this is very much a book in it's own right, definitely not a sequel. The story itself is rather hard-hitting. Graphic and violent in parts dealing with underage sex trafficking and kidnapping. The story moves along at a good pace and the villains are portrayed well. There was one section where Ruff ha...

Short Take: Good things happen, people do their jobs and bad things have an end. :)A crime thriller, less macabre than the others I have read, but a page turner nevertheless. Agent Victoria Heslin and Agent Dante Rivera make a good team. The story is about a rich girl kidnapped out of a mall and a small blessing that helped her find her way back home. With enough adrenaline to push you to turn pages, the story is narrated with the right mix of empathy and grit to make it touch your heart.

This was a tough book to read. Human trafficking, rape, kidnapping - all the hot topics of the disgusting monsters that are hidden in plain sight. This book, although a work of fiction, hits on some very real and present dangers. Although the material is gut-wrenching, Ruff did an amazing job at laying out the scenes, the character building, and the overwhelming feeling of truth of the situation.

wow I really enjoyed this book. but then again I enjoyed the first book as well. Each book is a stand alone book but as FBI agent Victoria Heslin is such a strong capable character I think you will enjoy both books and I hope there is a lot more to come in this series. The story is split between characters so you know what is going on and despite knowing who the baddy is there is still a free twist in store. When a young girl goes missing FBI agent Victoria Heslin is called in. Normally you have...

I really like Victoria Heslin as a character and Stephanie Dillard voices her and the other characters with an excellent performance. The story is quite suspenseful and manages to obscure contrivances with enough realism to make it believable. This is a great series so far. NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Yay- Agent Heslin is back! I love this character. She is tough but kind at the same time. I would want Agent Heslin in my corner. This book kept me guessing and biting my nails all the way through. What a peek inside the stomach -turning world of sex trafficking. The descriptions of this blight on society felt so real. I highly recommend this book and Jenifer Ruff’s first Victoria Heslin book -The Numbers Killer. I can’t wait for the next book.

Great story telling. The writing did not get in the way of the tension and pace of the story. This is not literature, the author knows, and she does not distract the reader with prose and picturesque speech. Consider this: The riveting yarn is a great good v. evil, happy ending story. But IF YOU AND I DO NOTHING REAL TOWARD STOPPING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF TRAFFICKED VICTIMS after enjoying this novel, then we, too, can be accused of having exploited their misery, madness, and death in our disasso...