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‘Duty Bound’ is the first of the “Protectors Series” co-written by Samantha Chase and Noelle Adams. This is my first read of Noelle Adams and I, of course am familiar with Samantha Chase’s writings – and both partnered, you get a sweet deal of an alpha protector , trying to keep his sanity and yet protect a stubborn as a mule Tinkerbell!Image

Levi, the ever protector and best friend of Gavin (Harper’s brother), and Harper, one stubborn woman looking for answers to her brother’s death are a force to reckon and a sizzling chemistry lesson you don’t want to miss! Harper is ready to shake Washington DC for answers and Levi is ready to put himself in front of Harper to save her life, both battling guilt and pain, fighting their passion for each other, and finally realizing what is more important for them and their future.

Both Chase and Adams have done a great job etching Levi and Harper. Fantastic narration, fiery passion, unconditional loyalty and a racy ride, and a ride bound by duty and love. I loved Samantha’s other books – ‘The Montgomery Brothers Series’, ‘Baby, Am Yours’, ‘The Baby Arrangement’, just to name a few. She’s become one of my favorite writers of recent and thoroughly enjoy her books.

Noelle Adams and I are just getting acquainted and am mighty impressed. I just finished reading her ‘One Night With Her Best Friend’, ‘One Night In The Storm’, ‘One Night With Her Bodyguard’ and have to admit that I was not at all disappointed. In fact have a couple more in queue to be read.Image

With two very good writers joining forces, there can only be very good things coming in the future. I for one am looking forward to their second book “Honor Bound”, in the Protector Series, scheduled tentatively for a mid June release.

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Pics courtesy: Samantha Chase Fan Club/Facebook

Link to radio show on KLOK 1170 – Mother’ Day special

https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUczZXR6VEhwM215VmNUQw

Families are made not with blood but with love. This has been my belief and shall remain so. Having said that, being adopted, or coming to know of another family that shares your father or mother, is a hardball to swallow. It creates lot of angst, bitterness, hurt and insecurities that need to be resolved before acceptance and forgiveness can make the truth a bit easy to live.

ImageIan Dare is no exception and neither is his stepbrother Alex Dare. Realizing the existence of a second family, by his father had made Ian a hard nut to crack. But then all it takes is one life-changing incident to bring both the families together, on a truce. And all it takes is for Riley to waltz into Ian’s life on his stepbrother’s arm and he wants her in his arms and in his life.

“Dare To Love” was my first book of Carly Phillips and I fell in love with her and the Dare family! Two stubborn individuals and one fiery ride! Riley and Ian have a tough time reconciling to their insecurities and a past that is unpleasant. It is a heartwarming and sizzling journey of passion and love, realization of priorities and trust, taking a step towards a future that is more important than anything else, and to be able to trust each other with that future.

Her second book in the series, “Dare To Desire” went beyond my expectations. In fact it was more electrifying and mesmerizing. I loved Alex, arrogant with a sweet heart, and totally in love with Madison, Riley’s friend. Their journey was more a fast paced thrill of a ride of football and media frenzy, injuries and career ending decisions, a frenzy of lust and love and of second opportunities and opening doors for the less fortunate. Touching other people’s heart, giving them a reason to live, supporting the fallen with a kind gesture, encouraging to go through windows opened– Carly got me by the heart on this!Image

Carly touches a sensitive subject of abandonment in Dare To Desire, and Madison is right in the middle of it. But it was dealt with empathy and a lot of insight. This part of Madison’s life is one of the most emotional and heart-wrenching realities of her present and she constantly struggles to find a balance. I loved Alex for his attention and support for Madison. It was beautifully penned by Carly and I cried reading the conversation between Madison and her mother.

One of my favorite writers 🙂

 

Mother – A Woman Reborn

A child born, a Mother reborn

To nurture and to care,

Scrapes and pain kissed away,

Hugs chase away shadows and ghosts,

Cuddles ‘n coddles plentiful,

Inspiration, motivation, aspiration,

Spine of steel, strong and brave,

Blood runs rich, values and morals,

Relationship lavished in love.

Some ties bloom in heart

Sans kindred or blood

Orphaned to roots and origins

Yet foster stability and strength

Resilience, courage, dedication

Warmth unconditional, a pillar of love

Triumph may touch a few

Others may face a defeat

It’s a guardian’s kingdom come.

Copyrighted Alima Kanumilli, May 10, 2014

To all the wonderful ladies who have made a difference in a child’s life, to care and protect, to love and cherish and to support and guide, Happy Mother’s Day!!!!

 

 

I devour books and make that a romantic thriller and I’m a goner! Anyone who grew up on Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys, love Nora Roberts, Karen Rose and Stephen King just to name a few, you will fall in love with Kendra Elliot’s books.

When an eleven year old is abducted on her way to school, the FBI doesn’t waste a moment, sending agents to scour the area and embedding Special Agent Eva McLane with the distraught family. In the eye of the storm is local detective Mason Callahan, whose life is crumbling to pieces – he’s related to the victim and his lifelong confidential informant has been murdered.

Both he and Agent McLane hole up in the victim’s family home. Every second counts in a kidnapping case, and the stakes keep rising the longer the girl is missing. As Ava and Mason struggle to hold the family in their darkest hour, the two investigators find themselves drawn to each other.

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Her new book “Vanished” is going to hit the stands on June 17, 2014. Sink your teeth into a sneak peak of the first chapter of her forthcoming book – VANISHED

Mason Callahan hadn’t seen Josie in three months. The leanness of her face and the indentations above her collarbones told him she’d lost weight. In a bad way. Time hadn’t been kind to her, and the scabbed sores on her cheeks hinted that meth was probably the new love of her life. There’d been a time when he’d fought a bit of an attraction to the woman. She’d been sweet and eager to please, a pretty woman in a wholesome-country-song sort of way. She and Mason shared a rural background and a similar taste in music that’d made her more enjoyable than his other confidential informants.

But now she’d never work with him again. His fingers tightened on the brim of the cowboy hat in his hand, and he swallowed hard at the sight of her contorted body on the floor of the bathroom in her cramped apartment. Anger abruptly blurred his vision. Someone had taken a baseball bat to her skull. The murder weapon was dumped in the shower, blood and hair sticking to the bat.

“Holy mother of God,” muttered his partner, Ray Lusco……

Want more? Then all you have to do is follow the link below for the complete first chapter –

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kendra-Elliot/514442348582003?id=514442348582003&sk=app_265183316846163

 

And if Kendra is a first for readers, check out her “Bone Secrets Series” – Hidden, Chilled, Buried, Veiled and Alone.

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