Unreasonable Doubts

Jaded New York City Public Defender Liana Cohen would give anything to have one client in whom she can believe. Dozens of hardened criminals and repeat offenders have chipped away at her faith in both herself and the system. Her boyfriend Jakob’s high-powered law firm colleagues see her do-gooder job as a joke, which only adds to the increasing strain in their relationship.

Enter imprisoned felon Danny Shea, whose unforgivable crime would raise a moral conflict in an attorney at the height of her idealism—and that hasn't been Liana in quite a while. But Danny's astonishing blend of good looks, intelligence, and vulnerability intrigues Liana. Could he be the client she’s been longing for—the wrongly accused in need of a second chance? Is he innocent? As their attorney-client relationship transforms into something less than arm’s length, Liana is forced to confront fundamental questions of truth, faith, and love—and to decide who she wants to be.


Genre: Mystery

"The old saying that the law is a jealous mistress takes on new meaning in Reyna Gentin's exciting new novel Unreasonable Doubts. It's an interesting tale, well-told, about justice...and the human heart." - Linda Fairstein

"Reyna Marder Gentin's Unreasonable Doubts takes you behind the closed doors of lawyers' offices and courtrooms... A compelling look at the legal system with vivid and unforgettable characters who will keep you up at night, worrying about them." - Jimin Han

"Can head and heart possibly make the scales of Justice balance, or must one prevail? Reyna Gentin's first novel is not only intelligent, but deeply moving. She knows the law and she knows her characters. Well done!" - Susan Isaacs

"An intriguing blend of romance and legal suspense from a new writer to watch." - William Landay

"Reyna Marder Gentin's passion for the law shines in her debut novel. And Gentin's deft exploration of justice, love, and tradition sets Unreasonable Doubts apart. A new talent has arrived!" - Joseph Telushkin