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Midnight Secrets – Danger In The Dark

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June 8, 2015

Lisa Marie Rice’s “Midnight Series” continue to thrill, captivate, and charm readers. The entire team of SEALS is now hitched and it’s wonderful seeing them being a part of the continuing books. With loyalty and friendship running deep, support and protection being unconditional, and love and passion ruling the hearts, it is always a pleasure to read Lisa Marie Rice

Joe Harris’s been in love with his neighbor Isabel Devlaux since the time she moved into his neighborhood, not know her true identity. Clawing back from the doors of death, he can easily recognize that Isabel is fragile and has been injured badly. He silently helps her fix things, keeps his distance, yet guards her like a hawk and is ultra protective of her, and will do anything to keep her safe from the danger that seems to surround her.

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Isabel Devlaux may have survived the Washington Massacre, but her entire political family had been wiped out as part of a terrorist attack, at the event of her father’s presidential announcement. Coming back from the jaws of death, she has nothing to live for and takes one step at a time to breathe. Her only saving grace is Joe Harris and she enjoys cooking for him in lieu of him helping her out.

With danger threatening Isabel as her memories surface of the massacre, Joe brings his entire team to protect her. As they explore their feelings for each other, the betrayal coming close from home has Isabel in a death grip and the entire team rallies around to bring justice to the families that have lost their loved ones in the massacre.

You can’t help but fall in love with Joe and Isabel. Isabel flourishes under Joe’s care, and she gets back her confidence and courage to bring down the ones responsible for her family’s death. Filled with emotions and love, friendships and family, hope and encouragement, “Midnight Secrets will keep you entertained and pleased.

As always Lisa Marie Rice does what she’s best at – writing amazing stories of love and courage. creating fictional characters who charm the pants off readers, and bring those characters into every book for a visit.

A short and intense read, “Midnight Secrets” is a definite pleaser!

Received an ARC from Carina Press via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Spiraled – Twisted Mind Games

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June 1, 2015

As a voracious reader, I thrive on simple, charming and mushy romances and I feed off of convoluted, crazy and evil mind gamed characters created by authors. Both require hard work, immense passion for their characters and getting into the minds of their characters to give them individuality and depth.

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Book 3 of the Callahan/McLane series, “Spiraled” literally takes the readers down a twisted path of a guy hell bent on creating havoc and targeting law personnel and on the other end of the spectrum, a mentally unstable sister makes Ava McLane wonder if she can ever be sane around her. And in all this mayhem, Detective Mason Callahan questions his stance beside Ava and is he prepared to put a ring on her finger?

As the OSO and FBI try to get to the bottom of mass shootings in public areas by young adults, Special FBI Agent Ava has her own demons to fight as her sister makes an appearance in her life. She questions her support for her sister, her love/hate relationship with her and the guilt she feels for dragging Mason into her spiraling life. And the question remains if Ava can survive the emotional upheaval of her sister, even as she struggles to keep death away from her.

“Spiraled” is just not about a demented guy wanting revenge; it is so much more about the progress of the relationship between Mason and Ava. They may face danger every day in their job, but their personal space is equally affected by their jobs. Kendra does an awesome job of showing the progress of their relationship from their first case to now. The trust and love, the companionship and support, the maturity and understanding of each other, is what makes them stand apart and be able to handle the fears and insecurities in their lives.

“Spiraled” is another of Kendra Elliot’s crowning glory, that keeps you guessing of the end game, and the narration of story and placement of situations is just apt and engrossing. And yes it can be read as a stand-alone, but you’ll be tempted to read how Ava and Mason met in the first place.

Received an ARC from Montlake Romance via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Covert Evidence – Danger And Love On Stealth

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May 30, 2015

Rachel Grant’s “Evidence Series” continues to enthrall the readers with its intensity, excitement and power play of politics across continents.

Book five of the series, “Covert Evidence” takes the unsuspecting underwater archeologist Cressida Porter into a world of danger, terrorism and death that has her running for her life. And covert CIA operative Ian Boyd is hot on her trail, as she becomes the suspect of carrying evidence that may prove disastrous to a lot of super rich people in various countries.

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A simple planned and scouting trip turns into a dangerous game of hide and seek as Cressida tries to comprehend the situation she has been thrown into unwittingly. With Ian guarding her and saving her life one too many times, she has the daunting task of keeping her wits as she decides if Ian Boyd can be trusted.

All Ian had to do was secure the target and the evidence that Cressida was supposedly carrying. He never anticipated the flare of attraction or the desire to protect Cressida at the cost of his mission. And love definitely was not part of his mission. And yet love and trust becomes an expensive weapon that takes him to the edge of death. With betrayal coming in from the inside, Ian has his job cut out, with his career on the line and the Cressida’s life in his hands.

“Covert Evidence” is my favorite in the series so far. I loved Ian with his quiet demeanor yet pulsing with energy and fire. He had so many layers of emotions that were peeled at every turn on the run. Rachel Grant does a great job with his character; I couldn’t help falling in love with him, and the same with Cressida. Her courage, her tenacity and her trust in Ian gives her an aura of strength. Loyalty to her friends and her willingness to fight for her love and friendship makes her even more alluring and brave. And the chemistry and teamwork between Ian and Cressida is sizzling and plain hot.

Received an ARC from All Night Reads via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Against The Tide – Danger In The Wilderness

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May 24, 2015

The Brodies continue to heat up the cold Alaskan winters!

The third in the trilogy of “The Brodies of Alaska”, the oldest Brodie brother Rafe has his job and time cut out for him as he fights for his love and tries to survive the evil lurking in the Alaska wilderness.

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Olivia Chandler has left behind a life of death and has escaped to the wild Alaskan state by the sheer determination. Changing her identity and self, she immerses herself in running the “Pelican” and staying low. Keeping to herself and staying out of Rafe’s radar gets tossed out when one of the locals gets murdered and the fear of her dangerous past comes kicking to her present. Now she has to keep herself alive and try not to fall in love with Brodie to keep him safe.

Rafe Brodie runs a successful charter business and when his first mate ends up dead, he gets into the thick of things trying to find the murderer. Giving him company in this search is the beautiful and aloof Olivia Chandler. There’s intense attraction and undeniable chemistry that brings them together. But Liv’s secrets may keep Rafe away or their love for each other may give the courage and strength to face the danger together, as one unit.

There is no doubt that Kat Martin writes some of the most interesting and captivating romances with mystery and her characters are ultra protective, super savvy and always fighting for justice. I love Rafe and Liv the best of the trio so far. With her inner strength, courage and kindness, she is the perfect partner for Rafe, the ex-water search and rescue alpha, with a kind heart and a supportive friend and citizen.

Another fascinating story of suspense and romance, evil and death, love and forever, “Against The Tide” will keep the readers engaged and thrilled!

Received an ARC from Kensington Books via NetGalley for an honest review.

 

 

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Retribution – Vengeance And Love At War

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May 11, 2015

There are no words to describe Katie Reus’s works except read them, enjoy them and devour them. From paranormal to deadly ops to red-hot security experts, her stories are passionate, steamy and adrenaline pumping reads.

On the path of vengeance, the Brennan sisters Nika and Alena would do anything to bring justice to their slain parents and put a closure to that part of their lives and move on with the new identities. But the road to vengeance is not as easy as they thought and ex-CIA and security expert Declan Gallagher becomes an irresistible bump on the way.

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Nika is still trying to come to terms with a gift that was born out of an accident, and Declan as her dream-walker is not making it easy, giving her sleepless nights. With the spirits of the dead and Declan’s protective clock hovering around her, Nika can’t seem to resist the passion and lust that flares between her and Declan, and neither can she ignore the visions that leave her haunted.

With danger and betrayal close to home, Declan would do anything to save Nika to keep her with him forever, and Nika would risk everything to save her sister from death and keep Declan safe, even if she has to sacrifice her love and move far away.

“Retribuiton” is another brilliant stand-alone novel, as Katie Reus weaves a super tight screenplay of evil, passion, betrayal and death. Nika and Declan will leave you with so many warring feelings of helplessness, fear, lust, passion and love that will make you re-visit them again and again. The suspense is tight, the vengeance is justified, the betrayal is cruel and the ending is perfect.

I hope Katie is thinking of stories for Alena, Andre and Declan’s gifted brothers!

Received an ARC from KR Press LLC via NetGalley for an honest review.

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