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Resolution (Mason Family 5)by Adriana Locke-Review & Excerpt Tour

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Resolution (Mason Family 5) by Adriana Locke-Review & Excerpt Tour

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 10, 2021.

Romance is not in Wade Mason’s portfolio.

This is tragic. It’s unfair that a man so maddeningly gorgeous—an architect with a deliciously squarish jaw, adorably dimpled chin, and the hottest black glasses that straddle the line between professional and provocative—rebukes all things love.
I knew this well before I walked into his office.

The man is a conundrum—a complicated, steel-wall of a puzzle. On one hand, he brushes against me in the conference room with a broodiness that sets me on fire. He demands in-person meetings nearly every day about the house we’re working on together. I catch him watching me out of the corner of his eye with a look that’s anything but platonic. But any talk of hook-ups, love, or relationships—even in general? Completely off the table.

I’m determined to peel back his layers until I get to the bottom of the mysterious businessman. But my plan is foiled by a surprise that leaves both of us reeling. Neither of us see it coming but it changes everything

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REVIEW:Resolution is the fifth book in the Mason Family series, and what a ride it was. The book can be read as a standalone, or in order of the series. As a big fan of the author, I always recommend reading in order, but there are enough details for the backstory that you won’t be lost if reading as a standalone. Wade Mason is nerd hot, right up my alley, which made his book an awesome read. As an architect, he’s professional, cold, and controlled but behind those black rimmed glasses is a hot blooded, alpha male, a puzzle just waiting for someone to solve. Everything has its place, and that is just how Wade likes things. That is until Dara, bringer of storms blows into his life. Dara is headstrong, assertive, funny and sweet, she gives as good as she gets and never backs down from a challenge.

Wade and Dara’s chemistry is steamy! They are so opposite of each other that it’s funny to read how they connect and bond as the plot plays out. Dara is the freaking bomb.com!! She has got to be my most favorite female character that Adriana Locke has produced in a series. This series as a whole is so heartwarming and charming, you can really tell how much love Adriana Locke puts into her work. This is a spoiler free zone, so go and one click buy or read on Kindle Unlimited.

Previous reviews
Restraint
Reputation
Reckless
Relentless

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Reviewed by Sarah

Much to my surprise and annoyance, she laughs as she walks by me. Her elbow grazes my stomach in a move that I think is intentional. Before I can react, she’s down the hall and standing in front of Eliza.
“That dress is stunning on you,” she tells Eliza as if we weren’t in a strained conversation five seconds ago. “Where did you get it?”
“Oh, for fuck’s sake,” I grumble as I slam my door. The framed copy of the first building I ever designed shakes against the wall.
I lean against my desk and suck in a deep lungful of air. The scent of coconuts only intensifies my frustration.
I open a window and then sit down.
“Busy men always go through the motions and never have time to be creative. I’m not sure that fits my needs.”
What the hell?
Relational intimacy.
Loads of rubbish, just as it was ten years ago.
Instead of listening to spoiled, silver spoon-fed women who want their ridiculous projects handled, I have real work to do.
My heart pumps from the interaction with Dara, and I find myself replaying much of our conversation. It’s not until I get to relational intimacy do I realize how much time I’ve wasted—and am still wasting.
I put my phone on Do Not Disturb and get back to the only thing I ever want to know intimately—my work.


 

USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys dreamed up by other authors, she decided to create her own. She is the author of Tumble, the first novel in her Dogwood Lane series; the Exception series; the Gibson Brothers series; and the Landry Family series.

She resides in the Midwest with her husband, her sons, two dogs, two cats, and a bird. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather’s nice, and there’s always a piece of candy in her pocket. Besides cinnamon gummy bears, boxing, and random quotes, her next favorite thing is chatting with readers. She’d love to hear from you! Look for her at www.adrianalocke.com.

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Grumpy Special Ops Bear 3 by Sedona Venez-Review tour

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Grumpy Special Ops Bear 3 (Bear Elite Shifters) by Sedona Venez-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 11, 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The episodes of Grumpy Special Ops Bear must be read in order:
Grumpy Special Ops Bear: Episode 1
Grumpy Special Ops Bear: Episode 2
Grumpy Special Ops Bear: Episode 3

About Grumpy Special Ops Bear #3:
With his mission in jeopardy and his fated mate’s life in peril, can Fergus save them both?

True to his bear shifter nature, Fergus has an intense demeanor… and intense desires. With his mate, Trinity, he’s found the lasting pleasure that has been absent from his life. Bound by his love and passion for her, he will allow nothing to stand between them.

But danger is prowling their way in the form of a renegade pack of wolf shifters eager to encroach upon Fergus’ territory. As their hungry jaws snap in for the kill, the alpha is faced with an impossible choice: protect his mate or fulfill his mission?

Torn between his head and his heart, can he defeat the wolf pack before it tears about all he holds dear? Find out in the startling conclusion to Grumpy Special Ops Bear.

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REVIEW:The final instalment in this three book story.

Trinity and Fergus are now finally together, it’s taken a while for then to finally connect, Trinity trying to evade the rogue wolf pack, and Fergus to aid her escape.

Trinity finds out some things that alter her perspective on her life in general. She’s also still coming to terms with the supernatural beings and the fact that some of them want to kill her!

Trinity is just great, although she’s had so much thrown at her, she’s trying to remain positive. She’s also been instrumental in getting herself out of tricky situations. With a sharp mind and sometimes a caustic wit, it’s kept her sane. Fergus is still doing my head in! He knows Trinity is his mate, he won’t claim her, he won’t even acknowledge the fact she’s his! And that frustrated me at times, but it also kept it fresh, too many PNR (Paranormal Romances) just have the couple falling madly in love end of story!

So….. Trinity is still being chased by the wolf pack, Fergus and his team are trying to figure out why and how to eradicate the threat to her. It’s still a fast paced read, it’s still filled full of twists and turns. But it all become clear in this book too. Threads are tied up, explanations are given.

But will Fergus ever claim his mate? And will Trinity want to live in this violent world? You definitely need to read in order, as it’s the same characters that are in the same books.

I have to admit, I loved the premise of the book. I really liked all the characters, I just wasn’t sure about the delivery (three books) it did keep up the suspense, but I felt it could have been done in one book (just my opinion)

I’m hoping the books will come out as a Boxset, because I’m definitely interested in reading them all together.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Grumpy Special Ops Bear 1
Grumpy Special Ops Bear 2

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Reviewed by Julie B ?

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Dark Alpha’s Silent Night (Reapers 12.5) by Donna Grant-review

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Dark Alpha’s Silent Night (Reapers 12.5) by Donna Grant-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 9, 2021.

There is no escaping the Reapers. We are elite assassins, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. But when Death says it’s our time to live, we are more than happy to obey.

We have suffered betrayal, heartbreak, chaos, and even death. Despite another foe lurking around the corner, most of us have found happiness and love. While some still search, there is contentment—a sense of peace and purpose. And with the holidays upon us, it is time to celebrate the family we have made. The one we chose. The season is for revelry, and we intend to take advantage. Whatever may come next will still be there after the last present is unwrapped.

And we will face it. Together.

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REVIEW:DARK ALPHA’S SILENT NIGHT by Donna Grant is an adult contemporary, paranormal romance holiday novella found in the author’s REAPERS series- a spin off from the author’s Dark Kings series.

SOME BACKGROUND: The Reapers (believed to be a folk lore amongst the Fae) are a group of Dark and Light Fae, selected by Death (aka Erith), on their own deathbed, to do her bidding-Death is the judge and jury; the Reapers are the executioners. The Reapers are not harbingers of death, but are tasked with destroying the Light and Dark Fae who have crossed a line from which there is no return. All Reapers must follow two rules: never to fall in love; and never to reveal their existence to anyone but a group known as the Others, have declared themselves the rulers of the Fae, and their next ‘mission’ is to take down the Reapers, having failed to destroy the Dark Kings.

Told from third person perspective DARK ALPHA’S SILENT NIGHT focuses on the preparation for the Christmas holidays. With the approach of the Christmas holidays Half-Fae/half human River misses the human celebrations. In an effort to bring more joy to Erith’s realm, where most of the Reapers now reside with their mates, River enacts a plan to celebrate the holidays, bringing the mates together in an effort to organize a party for Christmas Eve.

DARK ALPHA’S SILENT NIGHT follows the Reapers and their mates as they decorate and make preparations for a holiday celebration. From food to location, trees and gifts, the magic of the season is helped by the magic of the Fae. A sweet and wondrous tale about family, friendships, relationships and love.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Dark Alpha’s Claim
Dark Alpha’s Embrace
Dark Alpha’s Demand
Dark Alpha’s Lover
Dark Alpha’s Night
Dark Alpha’s Hunger
Dark Alpha’s Redemption
Dark Alpha’s Temptation
Dark Alpha’s Caress
Dark Alpha’s Obsession
Dark Alpha’s Need

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Reviewed by Sandy

Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.

She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.

Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.

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Come Again (Big Rock 7) by Lauren Blakely-Review tour

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Come Again (Big Rock 7) by Lauren Blakely-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 3, 2021.

A sexy, scorching enemies-to-lovers romance!!

There are three words most men can’t resist—I dare you.
So as you can see, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I had no choice when my buddies said “I bet you can’t get that brunette beauty to kiss you before the night ends.”

I proved them wrong, and oh how good it felt to be right when I swept the witty, quick-tongued woman into my arms and kissed the breath out of her at the party.But, I made a slight miscalculation.Turns out she’s my brand new enemy.And soon I’m locked in a fierce battle of wits with my sexy-as-sin nemesis. I’m determined to show the whole city that my company is offering the best new path to romance, and she’s dead-set on knocking me down. Publicly.

It’s the hottest game of one-upmanship I’ve ever played, punctuated by fiery kisses, dirty letters, and, after a heated argument, hate s-e-x.You know what they say. Keep your enemies closer.I keep her so damn close to my favorite body part.Everything is fun and games…until I gamble something I can’t afford to lose.

My heart.

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REVIEW:COME AGAIN is the seventh instalment in Lauren Blakely’s contemporary, adult BIG ROCK erotic, romance series. This is businessman and matchmaker for the elite Easton Ford, and podcaster Bellamy Hart’s story line. COME AGAIN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Easton and Bellamy’s story line begins in the prequel novella COME AND GET IT but if you have no read the prequel, fear not, as it is included in the current release COME AGAIN.

Told from first person perspective (Easton) and third person via Bellamy’s podcasts, COME AGAIN follows the building romance and relationship between is businessman Easton Ford, and podcaster Bellamy Hart. Easton Ford doesn’t believe in online dating sites, and has established himself as the premier meet and greet romance promotor for Carpe Diem but Easton never expected to fall for a stranger, podcaster Bellamy Hart, an online romance podcaster and her …A Million Frogs. As Easton and Bellamy engage in a ‘friends with benefits’ relationship, a bet is made to find each other’s happily ever after, a bet that Easton is about to lose. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Bellamy and Easton, and the potential fall-out as Easton’s head is stuck so deep in the sand, that he was about to lose his second chance at happiness with our story line heroine.

Easton Ford has loved and lost, and in this, Easton is happy to find love for everyone else. Believing love has come and gone, Easton never expected to lose his heart to a woman he gives as good as she gets, a woman with whom Easton will fall in love. Bellamy’s podcast about ..kissing a million frogs… reflects a reality for many women, and Bellamy includes herself in the long list of woman who haven’t found love.Meeting Easton Ford stirs something deep without our story line heroine, something that may not be reciprocated by the man that she loves.

The relationship between Easton and Bellamy is an enemies to lovers relationship in which Easton finds himself the topic of Bellamy’s podcast. There is plenty of back and forth banter, sexual innuendo, war of words, word games, mind games and insinuation between our couple, leading to miscommunication and misunderstanding that is about to break our heroine’s heart. The sexual chemistry is palpable; the $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Easton’s sister Rory, their cousin Spencer, friends Nolan and TJ, Grandma Coco, and Dr. Monroe-Monroe’s story line is next in BLOWN AWAY.

COME AGAIN is a fast paced, character driven story about finding love. The premise is entertaining and inviting ; the characters are fun and flirty; the romance is seductive and captivating.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

A Little Big Rock
Big Rock
Mr.O
Well Hung
Full Package
Joy Ride
Hard Wood
Stud Finder

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Reviewed By Sandy

A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than eighty times, and she’s sold more than 2 million books. In October she’ll release HARD WOOD, a sexy, standalone romantic comedy. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter

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Tall, Dark and Bossy (Baines Family 1) by AM Hargrove-Review tour

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Tall, Dark and Bossy (Baines Family 1) by AM Hargrove-Review tour

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 9, 2021.

The first time I met sexy Stanton Baines, I nearly swallowed my tongue.
But that was before he opened his mouth and directed his insolent comments at me.
Not one to back down from a clash, I fired right back.
From then on, Stanton pursued me with a vengeance.
The first thing I learned was he discarded women like gum wrappers.
Second, the control freak thought he could dominate me.
That billionaire might be the boss of everybody else, but he was never going to be my bosshole.
Nor was I going to be one of his crumpled-up gum wrappers.
My heart had been trampled on enough.
Mr. Baines would not be adding his shoeprints to it.
Except he didn’t give up.
The more I sassed, the more he chased.
After he had me wrapped around his pinkie, he left … as in poofed right out of the country without so much as a farewell.
I figured we were over.
Boy was I ever wrong.
I had completely underestimated the man and that alphahole was about to bring me to my knees … unless I did it to him first.

This is the first book in the Baines Family Novels and it is a stand-alone with an HEA.

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REVIEW:Talk about a love-hate relationship! Stanton falls at the top of the heap in the anti-hero column for me, he is an over the top alpha for sure but he is also a big fat a-hole!

Tall, Dark, and Bossy is the most accurate name for this book, lol Stanton is all three, plus a whole lot of domineering as well. The simple fact that this man does what he wants, knows he a a$$hole and thrives, does things to me that I can’t state here lol.

Stacey, like many women has a past, one that involves being hurt by a man, thus she nurtures her broken heart and begins again. This time however, she goes with the logical choice of partner, the safe choice, sure there aren’t any sparks, but that could come in time. Or so Stacey tells herself. At her best friend’s wedding however, her date makes a total full of her and does the one thing Stacey can’t stand. And who comes to the rescue you may ask? None other than Stanton himself. The man that with one glance, sets her entire body on fire. The one man that waves more red flags than anyone has before.

Stanton is a player, a one and done man, sure he can have any woman he wants, but the woman he wants now is Stacey. The second he set eyes on her, he knew there was more to Stacey than just her face. She makes him crave more. More to life than what he has now, and he is more than willing to make the changes to make her his. Stacey takes a chance on him and wow, their chemistry is white hot! Stanton then starts taking over Stacey’s life, but thankfully Stacey isn’t the type of woman to take that kind of B.S from a man, so she throws her attitude around and fights back. Stanton I’m guessing has a little crazy in him, because Stacey’s tude makes him want her more and more.

The story progresses and soon a twist happens, Stanton takes off, no word of warning or goodbye. Stacey doesn’t take this well and decides to try and move on with her life. Then when he rolls back into town and tries to tell her what happened and the reasoning behind it, his life flips on its axis. Then he turns into a full on D-bag. (at this point I almost stopped reading he made me so mad) I don’t want to spoil the ending, but let’s just say that getting to it is so worth the read. I freaking loved this story, the character, even when I wanted to nut punch Stanton and the storyline, it was a whirlwind of drama, spicy and suspense that I just couldn’t put it down. I’m not sure if this is a standalone or if it’s a start to a new series, either way, it’s a total freakin win for me!! Five Stars!

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Reviewed by Sarah

 

One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, USA Today bestselling author, A. M. Hargrove, realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn’t do something soon, it would be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life. So she made a quick decision to quit her job and reinvented herself as a Naughty and Nice Romance Author.

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CAPTURING CHRISTMAS by Jagger Cole-Review Tour

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CAPTURING CHRISTMAS (Flirty Dirty Christmas 19) by Jagger Cole-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 9, 2021

Russell James was always untouchable.Too dangerously beautiful. Too old for me. Too much my brother’s best friend.But he was mine once—just for one night.Then, he was gone.

Now, four years later, he’s kidnapping me off the street in a case of mistaken identity.My cousin is married to the most notorious Bratva kingpin in Chicago.Russell thinks I’m her.Now, we’re on the run—from the Bratva, from the law, and from whoever wants my cousin—the real Mrs. Komarov—dead.

But Russell doesn’t just want to save me.He wants to consume me.He wants to finish what we started four years ago.

And God help me, I might just let him…

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REVIEW: CAPTURING CHRISTMAS by Jagger Cole is a contemporary, adult, stand alone MAFIA romance novella set in the author’s BRATVA’S CLAIM world, and part of the multi-authored FLIRTY DIRTY CHRISTMAS series. This is Noelle Morgan, and Russell James’ story line. CAPTURING CHRISTMAS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty . Any important information from the previous storylines is revealed where necessary. Noelle is Fiona Morgan -Komarov’s (PAYING THE BRATVA’S DEBT 1) cousin.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Noelle and Russell) CAPTURING CHRISTMAS focuses on the abduction of Noelle Morgan, a mistaken identity kidnapping where the intended victim was Fiona Morgan-Komarov, Noelle’s cousin, and wife to the international head of the Kashenko Bratva. Russell James has been hired to do a job but never expected to face the woman he never stopped loving, the woman on whom he walked out four years earlier. On the run with the woman he loved, Russell knows he screwed up both todays and years before. What ensues is the quick, rebuilding relationship between Russell and Noelle, and the potential fall-out as Viktor Komarov comes searching for his wife’s cousin.

CAPTURING CHRISTMAS is a quick read, a fast paced second chance novella that covers but a few hours between abduction and rescue, and a proclamation of forever. The premise engaging and captivating-not as dark as some of the author’s previous work; the $ex scenes are intimate and intense; the characters are familiar and energetic. Several characters cross over by way of mention from the author’s SAVAGE HEIRS and BRATVA’S CLAIM series.

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Reviewed by Sandy

A reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside–rain or shine.

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The Darkest Destiny by Gena Showalter-Review tour

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The Darkest Destiny (Lords of the Underworld/ 1001 Dark Nights) by Gena Showalter-Review tour

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 7, 2021.

Forsaken. Deathless. A monster in every way. Mostly, Brochan is determined. He craves what fate promised him—the woman who will help him conquer a heavenly kingdom. He will stop at nothing to win her.

Viola, Keeper of the demon of Narcissism, lives for a single purpose—treating herself and her pet to the best life possible. But a crazed warrior is now appearing everywhere she ventures, ruining her fun…. tempting her beyond reason and keeping her at a razor-edge of desire.

Though legions of males have attempted to win her, all have failed. Somehow, this rampaging beast is tearing down her walls, one by one, claiming he owns her heart and her very destiny. To be with him, however, she must defeat the only force strong enough to destroy her—love.

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REVIEW:It’s been a while since I’ve read this author (I tend only to read her lords of the underworld series) so I was excited to find out she’s written another short story in this series.

Viola has the demon Narcissism contained inside her body (many centuries ago a group of warriors were guarding Pandora’s box, they were foolish enough to open it, all the demons escaped! As punishment those guards were made to live with a demon inside of them, prisoners of the gods were also punished with the demons)

So your wondering if Viola is a warrior or an enemy of the Gods?! (Read the book and you’ll find out ?She is also the keeper of the Afterlife (you’ll find out how in the book) Viola cares for nothing except herself, (well that the definition of narcissism) until her pet fluffy enters her life. (She thinks of her pet as a child) She lives only to entertain and amuse herself and care for fluffy, by taking immortal souls.I wasn’t a big lover of this character when she was first introduced into the LOTU (lords of the underworld) but in this book my opinion changes.

Brochan doesn’t house a demon inside himself. But he certainly comes with enough of his own issues! The more I read of him, the more I felt sorry for him (and to be honest, most of the characters in this series have a pretty horrible life) he was an angel until he fell (due to Viola! And now he made it his mission to find answers, then take her head!

This pairing was just great. How they meet had me chuckling, which turned into amazement, which soon morphed into shock!

Although a short story, it packs a whole lot into it….Betrayal, laughter, suspense and a few steamy moments. I understand the character a lot more after reading her background, she’s still not one of my favourite characters, but I like her a whole lot more now. Brochan was a great character he had so much potential and excelled beyond even his own expectations.

It’s not necessary to read all the previous books in this series (15 books and a few novellas!) as this book will happily stand on its own.

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Reviewed by Julie ?

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over fifty books, including the acclaimed Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, and the White Rabbit Chronicles. She writes sizzling paranormal romance, heartwarming contemporary romance, and unputdownable young adult novels, and lives in Oklahoma City with her family and menagerie of dogs. Visit her at GenaShowalter.com.

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe 6) by Mark Nolan-Review Tour

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe 6) by Mark Nolan-Review Tour

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Jake Wolfe and his former IED-sniffing war dog hunt for a mysterious bomb-maker who is wreaking havoc among the Florida Keys.

The killer is not amused by their interference in his plans, and he soon adds Jake to his list of targets.

With the islands under constant attack and everybody a suspect, the chase is on in a race against time as the clock keeps ticking down toward a final heart-stopping conclusion.

Will Cody’s trained nose be able to find the criminal in time, so Jake can stop his bombing spree before he detonates “the big one?”

Read Key West Dead to find out what happens next.

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REVIEW:KEY WEST DEAD is the sixth instalment in Mark Nolan’s contemporary, adult JAKE WOLFE military, suspense series focusing on former marine, above Top Secret clandestine Black Ops specialist and attorney Jake Wolfe, and his service dog Cody. KEY WEST DEAD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: KEY WEST DEAD includes scenes of violence that may not be suitable for more sensitive readers.

Told from several third person perspectives including Jake Wolfe and Orion KEY WEST DEAD focuses on the hunt for a homegrown terrorist in Key West Florida. Attending the wedding of a former US Marine, Jake and his girlfriend Sarah, along with friends police detective Terrell Hayes and his wife Alicia, are stunned when the boat, upon which the newly married couple were sailing, explodes killing everyone on board. In a matter of days a series of boat explosions, and a demand for thirty million dollars from a bomber calling himself Orion, finds our hero Jake Wolfe, along with his bomb-sniffing dog Cody, on the hunt for a killer who is targeting the marinas in Key West, Florida. Jake will ‘volunteer’ Cody’s services to sniff out any suspected bombs and IEDs, a job that is about to place Jake and Cody in the direct line of fire.

KEY WEST DEAD is a story of betrayal and revenge, grievance and obsession, desperation and loss. Mark Nolan pulls the reader into an intriguing, intense, tragic and edgy story line of vengeance and retribution.

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Book 1: Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie

Hunted by a deadly assassin. 


On the run from a government agency. Falsely accused, Jake Wolfe is a fugitive in a life-or-death game of cat and mouse.What happens next? Click now and start reading this action-packed thriller!A TOP 20 AMAZON BESTSELLER. A mysterious killer who calls himself The Artist is assassinating wealthy lawyers in San Francisco. When war veteran Jake Wolfe accidentally takes his picture during a murder, The Artist adds Jake to his kill list and he becomes a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse that only one of them can survive. How far would you go to protect your loved ones from a killer? Jake wants to leave his top secret, violent past life behind him. But the reluctant, flawed hero can’t ignore his duty and his personal moral compass.This gripping thriller is full of suspense, plot twists and surprises. It features a cast of interesting characters, including several strong-willed women, two wise-cracking San Francisco Police Homicide Inspectors, one highly intelligent dog, and a philosophical killer who shares Jake’s admiration for Van Gogh paintings but still plans to kill him anyway. As Jake gets closer to unraveling a merciless conspiracy, his life gets turned upside down and the danger level increases, adding to the growing suspense. This entertaining page-turner starts out as a murder mystery and then shifts gears into a high-speed action thriller that takes you on a roller-coaster ride to the riveting ending. A good read for those who enjoy mysteries, suspense, action and adventure, vigilante justice, unique characters, witty dialogue and a little romance too. An international bestseller and one of the most-read novels in kindle unlimited books. Get your copy now and start reading.Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie can be read as a stand-alone novel, or you can enjoy the whole series. All four Kindle Unlimited books in the Jake Wolfe vigilante justice thriller series are available to read free with your subscription.

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Book 2: Vigilante Assassin
Vigilante Assassin: An Action Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 2) by [Nolan, Mark]

Lauren Stephens wakes up to find her husband, Gene, has vanished during the night. His phone is dead. Desperate, she hires Jake Wolfe and his war dog, Cody. They search the house and discover something so disturbing that Jake won’t allow Lauren near it. “No, if you see this, there is no unseeing it.”Lauren thought she had it all: a loving partner, two great kids, a successful business, and a beautiful home in the San Francisco hills. But all of that is about to come crashing down, due to a missing husband, a hidden past, and a frightening secret that will shock a trusting wife to the core. Gene has enemies, and now they want something from Lauren.

Jake Wolfe is a flawed man who has a habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He wants to leave his secret, violent past behind him, but when Lauren and her children are threatened, his protective instinct takes command. Jake soon finds himself involved in a dangerous conspiracy, targeted for death, and engaged in battle with a gang of killers.

Jake is going to have to think fast and fight hard to protect Cody, Lauren and her kids.

Vigilante Assassin can be read as a stand-alone novel, or you can start with book one, titled: Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie.

All four Kindle Unlimited books in the Jake Wolfe vigilante justice thriller series are available to read free with your subscription.

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Book 3: Killer Lawyer

Attorney by day, assassin by night.  Jake Wolfe is a young lawyer who leads a secret life. Trained by the CIA, he now wants peace and quiet, practicing law and living on a boat with his war dog. But when his city is shocked by a serial killer and he’s framed for the murder of a friend, Jake must race against time to find the killer before he strikes again.Drawn into a deadly game of life or death; at every step Jake and his loved ones are being hunted by the clever, twisted madman. As the city is gripped in fear of the seemingly random shootings that could strike anybody, Jake investigates and uncovers ominous clues until a shocking reversal of fortune changes everything.

With the clock ticking and lives at stake, will Jake be able to find and stop the killer in time, or will he become the next victim?

Buckle up for a wild ride as Jake Wolfe and his exceptionally intelligent dog, Cody, return to action in this page-turning thriller in Mark Nolan’s bestselling series that has earned thousands of 5-star ratings on Amazon and Goodreads.

Killer Lawyer can be read as a stand-alone novel, or you can start with book one, titled: Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie. All four Kindle Unlimited books in the Jake Wolfe vigilante justice thriller series are available to read free with your subscription.

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Mark Nolan began his writing career as a successful entrepreneur who created news stories for businesses that were featured in The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Parade, Reader’s Digest and The Associated Press. Nolan was born in San Francisco, grew up in the Bay Area of California, and has also lived in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. He has raised two great kids and one very smart retriever dog. He is currently writing book 5 in the Jake Wolfe and Cody series. He tries to make time every day to answer emails from readers. You can reach him and subscribe to his newsletter at marknolan.com.
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