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VICIOUS SEDUCTION (Byrne Brothers 4) by Jill Ramsower-review tour

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VICIOUS SEDUCTION (Byrne Brothers 4) by Jill Ramsower-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 8, 2024

Oran
Lina Schultze is a pawn.
A shiny piece of plastic I’ll use in my plan for revenge.

I’ll seduce her. Claim her.
Then flaunt my acquisition in front of her ex, Lawrence Wellington—
The man I plan to destroy.

Once my mission is complete, I’ll send Lina packing.

She’ll be the easiest and most … pleasurable part of my vengeance.
Charming her away from a man old enough to be her father won’t be an issue.

And if it comes down to it, I’m not above using force.

Lina
Oran Byrne has made his intentions clear—
He’ll stop at nothing to have me.

But he’s just like every other rich, entitled asshole.
He doesn’t know me.
All he sees is a pretty object to be possessed and discarded.

They all underestimate me.

I’ve come back to the Olympus Club for a reason,
And I won’t let anything stop me,
Least of all a smooth-talking criminal with arsenic on his tongue.

If Oran expects me to fall into his open arms,
He’s in for a world of disappointment.

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REVIEW: VICIOUS SEDUCTION is the fourth instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary, adult BYRNE BROTHERS erotic, Mafia romance series. This is dress designer Lina Schultze, and businessman Oran Byrne’s story line. VICIOUS SEDUCTION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspective (Lina and Oran) VICIOUS SEDUCTION follows the enemies to lovers relationship between our story line couple. Oran Byrne is hoping to take down some powerful people but he never expected to come face to face with his future in the guise of Lina Schultze, a woman he suspects may be in trouble. Always on the arm of the man Oran is hoping to destroy, Lina was looking for information , information that our hero knew nothing about. Desperate to uncover the truth, Oran makes Lina an offer she cannot refuse. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between our story line couple, and the potential fall-out as the ghosts from the past refuse to let go.

The world building focuses on the take down of some very power men, men who use their positions for influence and control but a secret ‘society’ may be behind the a number of missing and exploited women, and our heroine is determined to make them pay.

The relationship between Lina and Oran begins acrimoniously as Oran is determined to take control. Using Lina in his plans, Oran never expected to fall in love but loving Lina may come with a price. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of coloful, energetic and questionable characters. We are introduced to businessman Lawrence Wellington, Lina’s mother Eliza, and stepfather Charles, as well as the Renzo Donati, and Moretti Malice series set up and spin off, and the return of Oran’s brothers Keir and Torin, and Conner and Noemi Reid. The requisite evil has many faces.

VICOUS SEDUCTION is a story of secrets and lies, manipulation and coercion, power and control, dysfunctional family values, betrayal and vengeance, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing, dramatic, dark, and intense; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are desperate, determined, dynamic and strong-willed.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Silent Vows
Secret Sin 1.5
Corrupted Union
Ruthless Salvation

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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Loved Enough (Love in Montana 5) by Kelly Elliott-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 6,2024

Even though they’d never dated, Lily Shaw always just assumed she’d eventually end up with Ben, the boy who’s been her bestie since they were toddlers. So she’s understandably shocked to learn he’s getting married—and having a child with his fiancée. Shocked…but not terribly upset. The truth is, she’s been feeling butterflies every time she’s near a particular horse trainer on her parents’ ranch. Unfortunately, though attracted to Lily, Maverick’s decided he has nothing to offer her beyond a good time.

The Shaws are all about family, something Maverick Prescott admires. But despite his boss treating him like another son, and Maverick wanting the man’s daughter in the worst way, how can he start something he doesn’t think he can finish? He has nothing to offer Lily, not even his own heritage. Just a past filled with so much pain, he decided a long time ago he’s best off spending his life alone, tending to the rescue horses who are just as damaged as Maverick.

Lily, however, is a typical Shaw—stubborn as the day is long. Getting into Maverick’s bed is the easy part; getting into his heart is the real challenge. But maybe if he feels loved enough, he’ll be willing to give them a chance.

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REVIEW:LOVED ENOUGH is the fifth instalment in Kelly Elliott’s contemporary, adult LOVE IN MONTANA erotic, romance series-a next generation, spin off from the author’s MEET ME IN MONTANA series. This is ranch hand Maverick Prescott, and Lily Shaw’s story line. LOVED ENOUGH can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. You do not have to have read the original series to follow or understand.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lily and Maverick) LOVED ENOUGH follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. When Lily’s life long best friend and crush Ben announced his impending marriage to another woman, Lily was sad but not as devastated as she thought she would be. Seeing an opportunity at a mutual wedding, Shaw family rancher Maverick Prescott asked Lily to dance but within hours Maverick would fall ill, and Lily would become nursemaid and protector of our story line hero. Several days together would turn into something more but something of which Maverick struggles to accept. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between our Maverick and Lily, as Maverick continues to believe he is not worthy of Lily’s love.

The world building focuses on the growing relationship between our story line couple; the hard work and potential threats to a large horsing ranch, and the potential for heart break as Maverick struggles with demons from the past.

The relationship between Maverick and Lily begins as friends although Maverick has been in love with Lily from the first time they met. Knowing Lily was pining after her childhood friend, Maverick would watch from the sidelines as Lily finally accepted there would be nothing more. As Lily and Maverick’s relationship continues to grow, the past returns demanding another chance. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is another large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and fun secondary and supporting characters from both of the aforementioned series including Lily’s parents Tanner and Timberlynn, her uncles Brock and Ty, several cousins, as well as her ex best friend Ben.

LOVED ENOUGH is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is delightful and lively; the characters are sassy, animated and determined; the romance is seductive and spicy.

Previous Reviews

Fearless Enough
Cherished Enough
Brave Enough
Daring Enough

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Reviewed by Sandy

Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Lost Love, and Never Enough, to name a few.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, Gus, her chocolate lab, four cats, and endless wildlife creatures. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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DANE’S MARK ( Breeds 33) by Lora Leigh -Review & Giveaway

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DANE’S MARK (Novel of the Breeds 33) by Lora Leigh -Review & Giveaway

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 6, 2024

A decade ago Katy Chavos was a proud misfit who had her heart broken, crushed by a man who drew her close with one breath and pulled away the next. He left a mark she’s done everything in her power to erase. But when Katy’s job brings her back to the hometown she couldn’t wait to escape, seeing Dane again awakens something inside her that won’t be tamed….

Dane Vanderale isn’t like other Breeds. As a hybrid he’s stronger, more primal, and more determined to hide it. He’s also certain that Katy is not his mate—not that that stops him from wanting her with every part of his soul. He knows he hurt her deeply and he intends to make things right, but she is dead set on keeping him at arm’s length.

Despite their painful history, Katy can’t deny the intense attraction she still feels for Dane. And before long, it will be impossible for either to deny the truth that has been in front of them all along….

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REVIEW: DANE’S MARK is the thirty-third instalment in Lora Leigh’s adult BREEDS paranormal, sci-fi romance series. This is managerial analyst Katelyn ‘Katy’ Chavos, and Breed Dane Vanderale’s story line. DANE’S MARK should not be read as a stand alone as Dane’s story and the story of the Breeds has been building throughout the series, and as this is the first new book of the series in several years, a reread of the last few instalments may be required as a reminder as to what is happening and why. Dane’s Mark skips approximately eight years from start to finish, wherein many other stories and matings have occurred during that particular timeline.

SOME BACKGROUND: Decades earlier, trying to create the ultimate warrior, genetic scientists combined animal DNA ( sometimes several different animals) with human embryos resulting in a species that has been feared and tortured since their inception. With the increase in natural conception of cross-breed species, not only have the Breeds, but humans have become wary of the powerful results.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Dane and Katelyn DANE’S MARK follows the reluctant and acrimonious relationship between our story line couple. For years, cafe waitress Katy Chavos thought Dane Vanderale had been flirting but Dane’s outright rejection sent Katy into a tailspin, and with the help of someone else, Katy left her home town of Broken Butte, New Mexico, only returning a different woman eight years later. Now twenty-nine years old, Katelyn is a managerial analyst for the Breeds Tech-Corp, and Dane has continued to struggle with his attraction to a woman he did not believe to be his mate but his rejection was slowly killing the woman he loved, a rejection that would ultimately reveal the existence of a number of original Breeds, all with a deeper connection to our story line couple.

The world building is detailed, and complex revealing a more intricate and exhaustive history of the Breeds. Dane and Katelyn’s mating or mate rejection will expose decades of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, and the history of family and relationships including those long thought gone. As the heir and descendant of the first Leo, Dane has been forced to keep the secrets from the human public but it is the secrets that are about to be exposed in an effort to protect the Breeds, themselves.

The relationship between Katelyn and Dane is tempestuous and heart breaking. Dane refuses to accept Katy as his mate thus ensuring Katy will continue to suffer with his rejection and perceived betrayal. As a Vanderale, Dane has been taught never to reveal the existence of his Breed connections, and in this, his mate quite possibly will pay with her life. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative with references to the many Breed anomalies, and mating habits.

There is a large ensemble cast of powerful and familiar secondary and supporting characters including the return of the original Leo and his mate Elizabeth, Graeme Parker, Jonas Wyatt as well as the introduction of Katelyn and Dane’s large extended familes they knew nothing about.

DANE’S MARK is an emotional and heart breaking story of rejection, and the fall-out of decades of secrets and lies. The premise is comprehensive , captivating and compelling and sets the tone for several new series arcs with the introduction of many family members; the characters are desperate, charismatic, dynamic but broken; the romance struggles in the face of constant rejection and pain.

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Reviewed by Sandy

#1 New York Times bestseller Lora Leigh is the author of the Navy SEALS, the Breeds, the Elite Ops, the Callahans, the Bound Hearts, and the Nauti series.

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LONELY FOR YOU ONLY (Lancaster ) by Monica Murphy-review tour

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LONELY FOR YOU ONLY (Lancaster World) by Monica Murphy-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 6, 2024

Young heiress Scarlett Lancaster is delighted when her father tells her he hired a famous pop star and former boy band member to play at her eighteenth birthday. But delight becomes utter disappointment when it turns out he wasn’t talking about Harry Styles. No, Scarlett’s dad hired Tate Ramsey, former lead singer of the band Five Car Pileup, who hasn’t been popular for years.
Tate, after years of alcohol- and drug-fueled partying, is sober and ready for a comeback. He is in top form at Scarlett’s party and blows the audience away with his performance—though Scarlett herself still isn’t impressed. But when they talk after he leaves the stage, their encounter ends in a kiss that surprises them both—and immediately goes viral.
The viral kiss and the video of Tate singing at the party do wonders for both of their burgeoning careers. So after some careful negotiation, the two of them agree to start a fake relationship. But before long they discover their feelings might not be fake after all …

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REVIEW: LONELY FOR YOU ONLY by Monica Murphy is a contemporary, new adult, slight rock star romance story line set in the author’s Lancaster Prep world. This is twenty-year old, former teen singing idol Tate Ramsey, and eighteen year old heiress Scarlett Lancaster’s story line. LONELY FOR YOU ONLY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tate and Scarlett) LONELY FOR YOU ONLY follows the fake relationship between our story line couple. A scandal destroyed Tate Ramsey’s career but a call for a personal appearance for a ‘spoiled little rich girl’s’ eighteenth birthday part was about to set Tate’s career on a new path. Scarlett Lancaster knew her parents would go above and beyond for her eighteenth birthday but she never expected her father to hire the heart throb teen idol she fell for at thirteen years of age. Enter Tate Ramsey. A late night kiss would go viral throughout social media, and Tate’s popularity and music career would once again rise but a new contract and new promoter came with a caveat-a fake relationship with Scarlett to keep the fans wondering. What ensues is the fake but building romance and relationship between our story line couple, and the fall-out when their secret is exposed.

The world building focuses on the growing relationship between our story line couple, and the potential for heart break. Scarlett has become Tate Ramsey’s muse, and with the possibility of their secret becoming public knowledge, Tate struggles with the what-ifs and whys.

The relationship between Tate and Scarlett begins as a birthday party entertainment in which Scarlett battles between head and heart with Tate’s scandal ridden career and the ‘boy’ she once loved from afar. Tate Ramsey didn’t need another scandal but a boost to his all but destroyed career came with the bonus of Scarlett Lancaster, a naïve young woman whose life is about to explode. Falling for one another was easy but the truth may destroy their growing love. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Scarlett’s parents Gloria and Fitzgerald Lancaster; her best friend Rachel, several promoters and agents, as well as Scarlett’s crush Ian Baldwin.

LONELY FOR YOU ONLY is a coming of age story of secrets and lies, betrayal and jealousy, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The slow building premise is entertaining but the conflict is limited and quickly remedied. The romance is tender and subtle; the characters are sweet but somewhat immature-the overall feel of the story felt more YA (young adult) than eighteen to twenty year olds.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Things I Wanted To Say
A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime
Birthday Kisses 2.5
Promises WE Meant to Keep
I’ll Always Be With You
You Said I Was Your Favorite
New Year’s Day

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Reviewed by Sandy

Monica Murphy is the New York Times, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of the One Week Girlfriend series, the Billionaire Bachelors and The Rules series. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and has sold over one million copies worldwide. She is both self-published and published by Random House/Bantam and Harper Collins/Avon. She writes new adult, young adult and contemporary romance.

She is a wife and a mother of three who lives in central California on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere along with their one dog and too many cats. A self-confessed workaholic, when she’s not writing, she’s reading or hanging out with her husband and kids. She’s a firm believer in happy endings, though she will admit to putting her characters through angst-filled moments before they finally get that hard won HEA.

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood – Review & Giveaway

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast—again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and she sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange—again…

Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It’s clear from the way he tracks Misery’s every movement that he doesn’t trust her. If only he knew how right he was….

Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she’s ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what’s hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory…alone with the wolf.

 

 

Review:

Bride by Ali Hazelwood is a fantasy novel, that is so different then her normal rom-coms.  I have mostly enjoyed all of Hazelwood’s stories, but I was surprised reading Bride. Ali you have changed the game, as I totally loved Bride.  It was a fantastic story with Vampyres and Weres, and totally blew me away.  I certainly hope you continue this fantasy world.

We meet Misery Lark, our heroine, who is the daughter of a powerful Vampyre councilman.  Misery has spent many years living among humans, hiding the knowledge that she is a Vampyre, with only her very close BFF, Serena, knowing the truth.  Misery’s father summons her, and wants to establish a peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their enemies, Werewolves. He is proposing a marriage between Misery and Lowe Moreland, the new leader and most powerful Alpha of the Were’s. At first, Misery refuses the proposal, until she hears the new leader’s name, and decides to accept.  Misery’s secret reason to accept the proposal is that her best friend, Serena has disappeared, and she is determined to find her.

After Misery marries Lowe, she is surrounded by Were’s, who do not like her; but in a short time, she begins to earn respect from them.  Lowe’s 6-year-old sister Ana, is constantly visiting Misery, whom she befriends.  Soon Misery helps Lowe in writing and printing, which will lead to friendships along the way.

Turns out that on his wedding day, Lowe recognizes Misery as his mate, and doesn’t tell her, since he had no intention of staying married for the year.  Lowe was well liked by those who supported him, as he was very loyal, caring and always willing to help others.  In a short time, he realizes that he is falling for Misery; and helps her in trying to find the missing Serena.  When Owen, Misery’s brother confides in her that he wants to remove their father from the council, and surprisingly he befriends Lowe to team up.

Bride is an enemy to lovers story line, especially revolving around a forbidden romance, as it was a fantastic world building, and lots of action.  Misery finds herself also falling in love with Lowe, but not knowing that he too has fallen for her. As we get closer to the end, there are some steamy scenes between them.  I really loved Misery and Lowe together.  I got to really like Serena after she is found.  The last ¼ of the book was very exciting, especially when Misery is missing, with Owen and Lowe teaming up to find the culprit. I do not want to tell too much more, so not to ruin the story for you. 

Bride was a terrific story, which was so very well written by Ali Hazelwood.  I have said previously that I was blown away how much I loved this book, as I want more from this fantastic fantasy world.  I enjoyed many of Hazelwood’s rom com, but she outdid herself in Bride.  I wholly suggest if you are a fan of Ali Hazelwood, you need to be reading this new genre.  Totally awesome.

Reviewed by Barb

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Turn of the Tides (Whitecap 3) by Jessica Prince-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 5, 2024

When Beau Wade left his small hometown of Whitecap, Oregon, he swore to himself he’d never go back. But when his NFL career goes up in smoke, that’s exactly what he finds himself doing.

Not much has changed in the ten years he’s been gone. Gossip still spreads through town like wildfire, Dropped Anchor is still the local’s favorite bar, and the woman he’s been secretly in love with most of his life still hates his guts.

Presley Fields is even more beautiful than he remembered. Her smile has the power to light up a room and that bubbly personality of hers is still as strong as ever. For everyone but Beau, anyway, and that’s the least he deserves for making her high school years a nightmare.

He isn’t the same stupid kid he was back then, and after watching her slip through his fingers too many times, the tides have finally turned in his favor. It’ll take a miracle, and every ounce of charm he has, but he’s determined to win her heart. And this time, he intends to keep it.

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REVIEW:It’s official; JP holds part of my soul with these books! Turn of the Tides is the third installment in the Whitecap series. Each can be read as a standalone, but as always, and even more so with Jessica Prince, I recommend reading the series in order to get the most out of it. TOTT is an enemy to lovers, small town, sporty romance that has all the feels and drama to boot.

Presley is a Whitecap native and Beau is the douchebag that used to make her life a living hell. Nothing in her ever thought that would change, even him getting older. Turns out she was wrong. When his NFL career ends; Beau finds himself heading back to his roots and back to the woman he won’t admit he still has feelings for. A single step into her bar, and that’s all it takes.

These two have so much chemistry. I really enjoyed the first couple of chapters and the flashbacks we get of the pair in their younger years. I think it gives the book another level of emotion, to really see why they have the feelings they do as adults. Their banter is infectious and funny, and when they finally figure themselves out, they have the best couple energy.

No spoilers, I don’t want to give anything away. Just trust me and read it!

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Crossing the Line
My Perfect Enemy

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Reviewed by Sarah

 

Born and raised around Houston Texas, Jessica spent most of her life complaining about the heat, humidity, and all around pain in the ass weather. It was only as an adult that she quickly realized the cost of living in Houston made up for not being able to breathe when she stepped outside. That’s why God created central air, after all.

Jessica is the mother of a perfect little boy–she refuses to accept that he inherited her attitude and sarcastic nature no matter what her husband says.

In addition to being a wife and mom, she’s also a wino, a coffee addict, and an avid lover of all types of books–romances still being her all time favs. Her husband likes to claim that reading is her obsession but she just says it’s a passion…there’s a difference. Not that she’d expect a boy to understand.

Jessica has been writing since she was a little girl, but thankfully grew out of drawing her own pictures for her stories before ever publishing her first book. Because an artist she is not.

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EDGE OF NOWHERE (Arrow’s Edge MC 7) by Freya Barker -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 5, 2024

Open roads and honor meets poke bowls and self-control

I’m a homesick nomad.
A protégé, a mountain man, an ally, and a seeker.

My name is Wapi.

I’m a work in progress looking to belong, and though my road has been a winding one, my heart has found focus. I’m a straightlaced hellcat. A princess, a fool, a target, and a handle.

My name is Lindsey.

I can lash out fiercely when wounded, but my claws retract and my love glows bright in the hands of the right man. We got off on the wrong foot—hostility thick between us—but when murder hits close to home bringing about a second chance, those sparks now stoke a different flame.

Setting hearts on fire.

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REVIEW:  EDGE OF NOWHERE is the seventh instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult ARROW’S EDGE erotic, MC romantic suspense series. This is MC member Wapi, and legal assistant Lindsey Zimmerman’s story line. EDGE OF NOWHERE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Some of the characters from the author’s HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS series cross over throughout the story line content.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Wapi and Lindsey) EDGE OF NOWHERE follows the building romance and relationship between our leading couple. Four years earlier Lindsey was abducted and Wapi, struggling with the guilt, took off for places unknown. Fast forward to present day, Wapi has returned to the Arrow’s Edge MC, and once again, finds himself at the beck and call for our story line heroine but all does not go according to plan when our couple find themselves at the centre of a murder investigation, on the run from the FBI, and in the direct line of fire from a possible criminal organization. With the help from extended family and friends, Wapi and Lindsey seek protection with the High Mountain Trackers, only to be targeted on their trip back home. What ensues is the building romance between Wapi and Lindsey, and the potential fall-out as the FBI and local law enforcement suspect something else is going on.

The world building follows several paths including the return of Lindsey’s ex boyfriend, a man whose obsession of Lindsey adds another dimension to the ongoing investigation. A run in at the airport on the way home from her best friend’s wedding is the impetus for everything that follows.

The relationship between Wapi and Lindsey is acrimonious at best as the couple are constantly at odds with one another but an attack against Lindsey sends our heroine on the run, and with Wapi’s help, finds solace in the building relationship with our story line hero. 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 colorful and charismatic secondary and supporting characters from the Arrow’s Edge MC, and the High Mountain Trackers. We are introduced to Lindsey’s mother/attorney Melanie, her father Dave Zimmerman, and her brother Dan; ex-boyfriend Galen Wagner, and several members of law enforcement . The requisite evil has many evils.

EDGE OF NOWHERE is a story of betrayal, vengeance and obsession; secrets and lies, power and control, family, friendships, relationships and love. The fast paced premise is detailed, dramatic and exciting; the romance is seductive ; the characters are determined and sure of wha they want.

Reading Order and Previous reviews

Edge of Reason
Edge of Darkness
Edge of Tomorrow
Edge of Fear
Edge of Reality
Edge of Trust

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

Driven to make her books about ‘real’ people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We’ve Read All Year Award for “Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, and Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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The Reading Café 12th Anniversary with St. Martin’s Press

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The Reading Café 12th Anniversary Celebration Giveaway with St. Martin’s Press

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