Falling for Irish /Unintended Target  (MacArthur Family 1 & 2)  by Katie Reus-reviews

FALLING FOR IRISH
MacArthur Family #1
by Katie Reus
Genre: adult, contemporary, romantic suspense

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ABOUT THE BOOK : Release Date February 23, 2021

She walked away once.

When Kathryn Irish realized that she and Daniel were too different—and that he thought she was after him for his money—she ended things. When a job randomly puts her back on his radar, they hesitantly form a truce. But deep down she knows she can never be just friends with him. She’ll always want more.

He never should have let her go.

Daniel MacArthur knows he made the biggest mistake of his life in letting Kathryn walk away. When she suddenly appears back in his life, it’s not a moment too soon—since she’s been targeted twice by a faceless enemy. She thinks the two attacks are random. But he’s not so sure. Is it because of her job? Or is something more sinister at play?

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REVIEW: FALLING FOR IRISH is the first novella in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult MACARTHUR FAMILY erotic, romance series focusing on the MacArthur siblings. This is businessman Daniel MacArthur, and IT specialist Kathryn Irish’ story line.

Told from three third person perspectives including Daniel and Kathryn FALLING FOR IRISH follows the second chance romance between businessman Daniel MacArthur, and IT specialist Kathryn Irish. Two months earlier Kathryn Irish ended her relationship with Daniel MacArthur leaving a heart broken Daniel wondering where it all went wrong. Fast forward to present day wherein Kathryn found herself working in Daniel’s building bringing our heroine up close and personal with the man she couldn’t forget. Unable to stay away, Daniel begins a slow seduction of our story line heroine but not before Kathryn is targeted by an unknown assailant. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Kathryn and Daniel, and the potential fall-out as our couple are pulled into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

The relationship between Kathryn and Daniel is one of second chances. Kathryn was blindsided months earlier, and in the ensuing time, Daniel struggled to move on from the past. Kathryn, unable to forgive Daniel for sins of the past, must come to terms with what was, what is, and what might never be. Daniel, for all intents and purposes, has no idea what happened or why but our hero is determined to prove he is worthy of Kathryn’s love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Daniel’s siblings Sienna and Brodie, and his assistant Nicole’s, as well as Kathryn’s brother Carson, and her business partner Quincy.

FALLING FOR IRISH is a quick read; a fast paced, captivating and suspense filled story of second chances, betrayal and love. The premise is captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are energetic and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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UNINTENDED TARGET
MacArthur Family #2
by Katie Reus
Release Date: March 23, 2021
Genre: adult, contemporary, romantic suspense

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ABOUT THE BOOK: He’s not her type.

Elementary school teacher Patience had her whole summer planned out, and it included margaritas and a lot of time at the beach. But when she agrees to a temporary nanny position as a favor to a friend, the last thing she expected was to butt heads with—or be attracted to—Brodie MacArthur, her employer’s sexy head of security.

But that doesn’t stop her from wanting him.

Brodie made a mistake with Patience and forever ruined her first impression of him. Just as their heated clashes reach a peak, Patience falls ill…and it’s something far more sinister than a simple summer bug. He screwed up once. He won’t do it again. And when he learns that the danger is closer than they imagined, he’ll have to fight to protect her—and win her heart.

Length: NOVELLA

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REVIEW:UNINTENDED TARGET is the second instalment in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult MACARTHUR FAMILY romantic suspense novella series. This is security specialist Brodie MacArthur, and kindergarten teacher Patience Carras’ story line. UNINTENDED TARGET can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Patience and Brodie) UNINTENDED TARGET follows the quick building romance and relationship between security specialist Brodie MacArthur and kindergarten teacher Patience Carras. Patience Carras was looking forward to the summer off but a call from her mother found Patience working as a nanny for Trevor, a family friend whose previous five nannies had all quit unexpectedly. Meeting the on-site security specialist Brodie MacArthur stirred something deep within our story line heroine but Brodie crossed a line as it pertained to an event in our heroine’s past, an event that has left its’ mark on her heart and her soul. Security is tight around Patience’s new employer leaving our heroine the latest target. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Brodie and Patience, and the potential fall-out as the threats to Trevor have been transferred as threats to our story line heroine.

UNINTENDED TARGET is a fast paced and intriguing story line. The premise is edgy; the romance is captivating; the characters are animated and spirited. As per many novella length stories, the conflict resolution is quick-I was hoping for a little more build up of suspense and mystery.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, and IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it.

However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense. Her book Avenger’s Heat recently won the Georgia RWA Maggie Award for Excellence in the fantasy/paranormal category.

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