Crossing Borders (Blackbridge Security)by Marie James-review tour

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Sandy

Crossing Borders (Blackbridge Security 10)by Marie James-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 9, 2022.

Although I take my job very seriously—being the resident charmer, the man responsible for helping clients with security, all the while making it look like I’m the newest love interest of insanely gorgeous women—it looks like it’s all fun and games. I’m getting paid to go on dates to some of the most glamourous places all around the world after all, but at the end of the day, it’s still work.

When the assignment is over, I walk away—usually with a smile and another notch in my bedpost, but who am I to turn down the perks?

This new assignment should be no different. I can play any role handed to me. Hell, I love a new challenge. Only Archer Bremen is different… and not just for the obvious reasons. His British accent hits me in a way I never expected. The scowl on his face makes me think of a million things I could do to make it fade. His smile tells me that this new assignment is going to change everything…

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REVIEW:CROSSING BORDERS is the tenth instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the members of Blackbridge Security. This is security specialist Brooks Morgan, and embattled rock star Archer Bremen. CROSSING BORDERS 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 events of CROSSING BORDERS cross over with, and run parallel to the events of book nine CEASE FIRE.

NOTE: CROSSING BORDERS is an LGBTQ story line focusing on a same $ex relationship between our leading couple.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Brooks and Archer) CROSSING BORDERS follows the building romance and relationship between security specialist Brooks Morgan, and embattled rock star Archer Bremen. Archer Bremen has been outed by the drummer for his band Lucid Unrest but Archer, fearing professional repercussions denies their relationship, destroying a friendship, and the band in the process.In an effort to clean up his image, Archer approaches Blackbridge Security, hiring one of their agents to act as his ‘pretend boyfriend’ to keep the paparazzi from digging further. Enter Brooks Morgan, and the man with whom Archer will fall in love. What ensues is the building but struggling relationship between Brooks and Archer, and the potential fall-out as Brooks struggles with coming out to his friends, and Archer battles between head and heart in the face of losing his band and the paparazzi hounding their every move.

Brooks Morgan never considered a same-$ex relationship, in fact, Brooks Morgan had never dated or thought about men but pretending to be in a same-$ex relationship with rock star Archer Bremen stirred something deep within our story line hero, something Brooks never knew was hiding just below the surface. Archer Bremen struggled with the world discovering he had an affair with his band mate and friend but Archer’s need to protect his career destroyed his friendship and relationship with the members of the band. Meeting Brooks Morgan gave Archer hopes for the future but Archer continues to struggle with his place in Brooks life, as Brooks life spirals out of control at work.The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

Most of the Blackbridge Security team returns as secondary and supporting characters including Kit and Jules, Wren, Deacon Black, Quinten, Ignacio, Flynn, Jude, Gaige and Finn. We are introduced to Archer’s bandmates Fletcher and Grady.

CROSSING BORDERS is a story of secrets and lies, denial and acceptance, friendships, understanding and love. The premise is captivating and engaging-we spend most of the time with our story line couple ; the romance is seductive and intense; the characters are charismatic and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Hostile Territory
Shot in the Dark
Contingency Plan
Truth be Told
Calculated Risk
Heroic Measures
Sleight of Hand
Controlled Burn
Cease Fire

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Reviewed by Sandy

Let’s see…where to begin…

I have an amazing husband. We have two boys we’re doing our best to raise as respectful gentleman.

If I’m not writing; I’m reading.

My favorite genres recently are bully/reverse harem and enemies to lovers. Maybe I’m reliving my traumatic teen years through the girls who actually end up with the boys. (Not that I would change my history since it’s gotten me exactly where I need to be!)

I love coffee. I miss carbs. Music is LIFE. I try not to be too serious.

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Cease Fire (Blackbridge Security 9) by Marie James-Review tour

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Sandy

Cease Fire (Blackbridge Security 9) by Marie James-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: APRIL 7, 2022.

Making something off-limits will always make that thing more appealing.
Jules Warren, my sister’s best friend, was no different.
She has been the leading lady in every fantasy I’ve had since I was a teenager.
There was no way I was turning her down when she invited me to her room.
Those fantasies? They had nothing on the real thing.
I was given the weekend to make my dreams come true.
The ramifications, however, will last a lifetime.
Keeping a secret is one thing.
Living with the lies is impossible.

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REVIEW:CEASE FIRE is the ninth instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Blackbridge Security. This is thirty two year old Christopher ‘Kit’ Riggs, and thirty five year old Jules Warren’s story line. CEASE FIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jules and Kit) CEASE FIRE follows the friends to lovers, best friend’s brother relationship between thirty two year old Christopher ‘Kit’ Riggs, and thirty five year old Jules Warren. It’s the weekend of Kit Riggs’ sister’s wedding and all Kit can think about is his sister’s best friend Jules Warren. Jules has starred in Kit’s dream and fantasies for as long as he can remember and the weekend of the wedding all of his fantasies are about to come true but a return to reality meant keeping their weekend affair a secret, a secret Jules is hoping to keep for a very long time. What ensues is the building relationship between Kit and Jules, and the potential fall-out as Jules’ secrets take on a life of their own, secrets that are about to push our hero out of her life.

Jules Warren has lusted and loved her best friend’s brother since they were teens but Jules feared losing her best friend if she crossed an invisible line between friendships and love. All of the Riggs’ brothers were off limits but Jules wanted what she could not have. Kit Riggs has lusted after his sister’s best friend for as long as he can remember but one heart breaking moment sent Kit into a spiral, a spiral that lasted for close to eight years.

The relationship between Kit and Jules is a best friend’s younger brother, friends to lovers relationship between two people who had been warned to stay clear of one another. Years earlier Kit’s sister laid down the law ensuring none of her brothers attempted a relationship with her best friend Jules but Kit knew that Jules would always be the woman he loved, regardless of the heart breaking realization that Jules didn’t want him, in return. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense.

All of the Blackbridge Security team return as secondary and supporting characters including Brooks, Wren, Deacon, Quinten, Ignacio, Flynn, Jude, Gaige and Finn. We are introduced to Kit’s family: sister Beth, and brothers Jason, Anders and Gannon as well as their parent Marjorie and Walter.

CEASE FIRE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and acceptance, forgiveness and love but a story that deviates from the suspense aspect as it solely focuses on the relationship between our story line couple. There is no outside conflict; no dangerous suspense, and no threats to anyone’s safety or life. The premise is captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are colorful and charismatic..but saying that..I had a difficult time accepting Jules Warren-her duplicity, her lies, her actions and her attitude-she was not a very likeable character. She only cared about herself, and in doing so, emotionally hurt several people in the process. I struggled to enjoy the overall story line-I struggled to find anything redeeming about our story line heroine.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Hostile Territory
Shot in the Dark
Contingency Plan
Truth be Told
Calculated Risk
Heroic Measures
Sleight of Hand
Controlled Burn

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Reviewed by Sandy

Let’s see…where to begin…

I have an amazing husband. We have two boys we’re doing our best to raise as respectful gentleman.

If I’m not writing; I’m reading.

I love coffee. I miss carbs. Music is LIFE. I try not to be too serious.
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SLEIGHT OF HAND (Blackbridge Security) by Marie James-review tour

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Sandy

SLEIGHT OF HAND (Blackbridge Security 7) by Marie James-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 26, 2021

Gaige Ward, acquisition expert for Blackbridge Security, obtains things for the team.

As far as your mind can take you is how far he can go.

If it exists, he can get his hands on it.

If he can’t, he’ll find someone who can.

He never fails.

As with all things when growing in popularity, Blackbridge is also taking on scrutiny.

His boss, in an attempt to counter being called misogynistic and discriminatory against women, needs a female with the ability to handle the same tasks his guys can.

Leighton Redmond fits the bill perfectly.

Only, according to her she isn’t for sale, for employment or otherwise.

Gaige loves a challenge but has NEVER had to fight so hard to procure something for his boss.

Maybe next time he’ll think twice before having a one-night stand the day before a very important business meeting…

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REVIEW: SLEIGHT OF HAND is the seventh instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the team at Blackbridge Security. This is thirty-three year old acquisition expert for Blackbridge Security Gaige Ward, and thirty year old, executive recruiter Leighton Redmond’s story line. SLEIGHT OF HAND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Some of the events of SLEIGHT OF HAND cross over with, and run parallel to the events of HEROIC MEASURES #6

Told from dual third person perspectives (Leighton and Gaige) SLEIGHT OF HAND follows the acrimonious relationship between is thirty-three year old attorney and acquisition expert for Blackbridge Security Gaige Ward, and thirty year old, executive recruiter Leighton Redmond. In town for a job interview, Leighton Redmond quickly discovers her one-night stand is a married man, her potential new co-worker at Blackbridge Security. Recently burned by betrayal, Leighton refuses to work for a company that willingly accepts the actions of its employees. Enter one-night stand Gaige Ward, and the man with whom Leighton will fall in love. What ensues is the back and forth, tempestuous relationship between Leighton and Gaige, and the potential fall-out as their time together comes to a close.
Gaige Ward knew he screwed up, and his boss, Deacon Black is forcing our hero to straighten things out. In an effort to convince Leighton to work with Blackbridge Security, Deacon sends Gaige and Leighton on a series of interviews, working together aimed at ‘headhunting’ potential new employees for the team but Gaige is determined to seduce our story line heroine, unable to forget about their one night stand, a seduction where the truth will have to be revealed.

The relationship between Gaige and Leighton begins as a one-night stand but quickly spirals out of control. Gaige is a man who refuses to be caged by the women he beds, and in this, his ruse as a married man is about to backfire in both his personal and professional career. Leighton Ward wants nothing to do with a cheating spouse, having seen the fall-out first hand with her own parents’ marriage but her attraction to Gaige cannot be denied, and after each encounter, our heroine swears it will always be the last. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including Deacon Black and his wife Anna: Wren Nelson and his fouled mouthed bird Puff Daddy, Jude and Parker (Heroic Measures), Quinten and Hayden (Calculated Risk), as well as Leighton’s sister Chelsea, and several potential new recruits for Blackbridge Securitiy.

SLEIGHT OF HAND is a story of betrayal, dysfunctional family values, heart break and pain, lies and truth. The fast paced and character driven premise is engaging, and emotional but the suspense aspect is vitrually non-existent ; the characters are animated and wounded; the sexual chemistry is palpable and hot; the romance is edgy and tumultuous.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hostile Territory
Shot in the Dark
Contingency Plan
Truth be Told
Heroic Measures

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Reviewed by Sandy

Let’s see…where to begin…

I’m inching up on the BIG 4-0. The gray hairs are doubling what seems like daily, and the wrinkles and laugh lines are more pronounced than ever.I have an amazing husband (Married just over 15 years.)We have two boys we’re doing our best to raise as respectful gentleman.

I have a master’s degree in criminal justice which I used to work as a juvenile probation office until deciding to write full-time in June of 2019. So that means there’s usually always some criminal/law element to my novels.If I’m not writing; I’m reading.My favorite genres recently are bully/reverse harem and enemies to lovers. Maybe I’m reliving my traumatic teen years through the girls who actually end up with the boys. (Not that I would change my history since it’s gotten me exactly where I need to be!)

I love coffee. I miss carbs. Music is LIFE. I try not to be too serious.

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Heroic Measures (Blackbridge Security) by Marie James-Review Tour

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Sandy

Heroic Measures (Blackbridge Security 6) by Marie James-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 3, 2021

Opposites don’t just attract.They captivate.They entice.They beckon.

As the medic for the Blackbridge Security team, he was just fine hanging out at the office in his spare time.

Jude Morris was…boring.He didn’t need excitement.He wasn’t a thrill-seeker.Then he met a woman who was.

Parker Maxwell, the only woman able to captivate, entice, and beckon him, was his antithesis.

The up to his down.The light to his dark.The hot to his cold.He couldn’t take his eyes off of her.She didn’t seem to notice him.

It’s going to take heroic measures for this guy to win the girl.

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REVIEW: HEROIC MEASURES is the sixth instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the team who work for Blackbridge Security. This is thirty-one year old medic Jude Morris, and bartender Parker Maxwell’s story line. HEROIC MEASURES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: The events of HEROIC MEASURES run parallel to, and cross over with the events of book five CALCULATED RISK.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Jude and Parker) HEROIC MEASURES follows the acrimonious relationship between thirty-one year old medic Jude Morris, and bartender Parker Maxwell. Jude Morris met Parker Maxwell when he assisted a self-defence course for vulnerable women but Jude struggled with his attraction to Parker, a woman who didn’t do relationships, offering only a friends with benefits kind of affair. Late night rendezvous were little more than drive-by $exathons, and in this Jude battled between head and heart knowing Parker didn’t want the same thing but when Parker needed help from the team at Blackbridge Security, Jude found himself on the outside looking in when he was all but dismissed by our story line heroine. What ensues is the back and forth, highly sexual relationship between Parker and Jude, and the potential fall-out as Parker is targeted by a man whose family life is spiralling out of control.

Parker Maxwell doesn’t do relationships having seen first hand the tragedy of unrequited love but Parker has secrets that are about to be exposed, secrets that place her in the direct line of fire. Jude Morris fell hard for our story line heroine but Jude wanted to be more than a ‘booty’ call, or a port to let off some angry, pent up energy. Refusing to become Parker’s sexual outlet, Jude walks away without looking back.

The relationship between Jude and Parker is erotic and intense, as their times together are strictly for $ex, and the lack of communication is stifling, at best. Parker, herself, struggles with friendships including with that of her best friend Hayden (Calculated Risk), and in this, she continues to push all of Jude’s proverbial buttons, and gets upset when Jude no longer wants to play along. The back and forth, up and down, lack of communication and emotional fall out between our leading couple is frustrating yet impassioned-Parker tends to provoke Jude at every turn.The $ex scenes are provocative, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Deacon Blackbridge, Quinten and Hayden (Calculated Risk), Gaige Ward, as well as Wren Nelson and his fouled mouthed bird Puff Daddy. Gaige’s story is next.

HEROIC MEASURES is a story of dysfunctional family relationships and secrets, obsession, retaliation, acceptance and love. The premise is inviting but the majority of the story line focuses on the sexual relationship; the romance is hot and steamy; the characters are energetic and stubborn .

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hostile Territory
Shot in the Dark
Contingency Plan
Truth be Told

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Reviewed by Sandy

Let’s see…where to begin…

I love coffee. I miss carbs. Music is LIFE. I try not to be too serious.

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Calculated Risk (Blackbridge Security) by Marie James-Review Tour

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Sandy

Calculated Risk (Blackbridge Security 5) by Marie James-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 11, 2021

As the fixer for Blackbridge Security, Quinten Lake is the man that comes in and cleans up after people make stupid decisions.

Which means he didn’t want to be the one teaching lustful women gun safety.

There were guys on the team better suited for the task.

Get in and get out, that’s his motto, something he lives by not only at work but also in his personal life.

And he could be doing just that if it weren’t for the internet.

But if #BlackbridgeSpecial wasn’t trending online he would’ve never met Hayden Prescott.

He wouldn’t be wondering why she won’t make eye contact with him.

He’s supposed to teach her the skills to protect herself, but his ego is encouraging him to be her means of protection.

She isn’t impressed, and he’s left wondering if she’ll ever open her eyes and finally see him.

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REVIEW:CALCULATED RISK is the fifth instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Blackbridge Security. This is thirty-five year old, crisis management consultant/fixer Quinten Lake,and twenty-nine year old accountant Hayden Prescott’s story line. CALCULATED RISK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hayden and Quinten) CALCULATED RISK follows in the aftermath of a break in. Hayden Prescott no longer feels safe, and at he insistence of her best friend Parker Maxwell, attends a self defense/ weapons class sponsored by Blackbridge Security where she will meet the man with whom she will fall in love. Enter Blackbridge Security crisis management consultant Quinten Lake. Before class ever begins, fellow security specialist Wren Nelson (Shot in the Dark 2) presents our hero with a list focusing on several issues of which each attendee has struggled, and Quinten soon learns that a house-invasion has left our heroine frightened for her life. As a reluctant Hayden begins to assert herself in learning to fire a weapon, our heroine finds herself the target of an unknown assailant who has target Hayden for perceived betrayal. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Hayden and Quinten, and the potential fall-out as Hayden finds herself not once but twice target for who she is, and what she might know.

The relationship between Quinten and Hayden begins acrimoniously as Quinten is reluctant to teach a glass to a group of women but meeting Hayden and her best friend Parker pushes all of Quinten’s buttons and both women leave the class before it ever gets started. As the days turn into weeks, the attraction between Hayden and Quinten grows stronger but an attack against Hayden finds our couple as roommates, then lovers, then more. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic 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 most of the couples we have met in previous storylines as well as Wren’s foul-mouthed bird ‘Puff Daddy. We are introduced to Hayden’s best friend Parker Maxwell, who may or may not have a thing for security specialist Jude Morris. The requisite evil has many faces.

CALCULATED RISK is a story of friendships and family; betrayal and revenge; love, relationship and happily ever after. The premise is intriguing, captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive and intense; the characters are energetic and dynamic-the camaraderie between the men who work at Blackbridge Security if fun, fast and frenetic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hostile Territory
Shot in the Dark
Contingency Plan
Truth be Told

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Reviewed by Sandy

Marie James is a USA Today Bestselling Author of contemporary romance. She’s book boyfriend crazy, the mother of two rowdy boys, and a wife of 15+ years. She’s obsessed with tacos, otters, and FunCo Pops figures. Born, raised, and still living in central Texas, Marie spends most of her time locked away writing and reading.

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Truth Be Told (Blackbridge Security 4) by Marie James-Review tour

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Sandy

Truth Be Told (Blackbridge Security 4) by Marie James-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 23, 2021.

Lies ruin lives.

Ignacio Torres, the translator for Blackbridge Security, has told his fair share and then some.

He lied more than once to Tinley Holland when they were teens.

Told her he didn’t love her.

Told her he could live without her.

Told her what they shared didn’t mean a thing.

He’s lived with those lies, lived with the loss of her for over a decade.

What he didn’t expect was going home to help with a family matter only to discover Tinley has told the biggest lie of all.

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REVIEW:TRUTH BE TOLD is the fourth instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Blackbridge Security. This is thirty-one year olds and former high school sweethearts Ignacio Torres, and Trinley Holland’s story line. TRUTH BE TOLD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tinley and Ignacio) TRUTH BE TOLD follows in the wake of Ignacio Torres’ reluctant return to his hometown, only to discover that the woman he once loved, gave birth to the son he knew nothing about. Thirteen years earlier, Tinley’s father accepted a job in Dallas, Texas, pulling Tinley away from the young man that she loved but refusing to accept what was about to happen, Ignacio pushed Tinley out of his life. Hoping to reconnect with Tinley Holland, and uncover the truth about what happened and why, Ignacio struggles knowing he was partly to blame for Tinley’s failure to reconnect after the horrible way he left years before. Having returned home to bury his grandfather, Ignacio would learn that Tinley was struggling to make ends meet, and in this Ignacio was hoping to become the father, and husband he had once dreamed to become. What ensues is the rebuilding but tempestuous relationship between Tinley and Ignacio, as Igancio tries to prove he is worthy of Tinley’s love.

The relationship between Tinley and Ignacio is a second chanced romance; high school sweethearts torn apart by heart break and pain, and one woman’s inability to move on from the past. Tinley Holland never did tell Ignacio that she as carrying his child, and in this our hero, battles between head and heart knowing he has lost twelve years of his son’s childhood in the wake of stubbornness and hurt feelings. Tinley Holland refuses to accept Ignacio Torres back into her life having raised her son as a single parent but all is not well in their area of Houston, and her son is about to pay the price. Tinley’s stubbornness and pride threatens the safety of the child she loves. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense.

We are introduced to Tinley’s ailing grandmother Brooke Holland, as well as her estranged brother Cooper; and Ignacio’s son Alex; fellow Blackbridge security agents Wren, Quinten, Brooks Morgan; their boss Deacon Black, and Wren’s foul-mouthed bird Puff Daddy.

TRUTH BE TOLD is a story of secrets and lies; heart break and pain; death, grief, forgiveness and love. The premise is emotional and inviting; the romanced struggles in the face of betrayal and secrets; the characters are stubborn, spirited and impassioned.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hostile Territory
Shot in the Dark
Contingency Plan

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Contingency Plan (Blackbridge Security)by Marie James-Review tour

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Sandy

Contingency Plan (Blackbridge Security)by Marie James-Review & Giveaway tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 16, 2020

As a former FBI agent, Flynn Coleman was made for his work with Blackbridge Security.

He’s highly trained, has a skill set meant for analysis and investigation, and meant to do important things.

Yet, he’s chasing a twenty-year-old starlet’s daughter around New York City because the spoiled brat never learned how to behave.

Remington Blair doesn’t need a babysitter, but her parents insist.

Keeping Flynn Coleman on his toes will be the most fun she’s had in a while.

Besides, just hearing him call her name with that accent is enough to keep her running.

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REVIEW:CONTINGENCY PLAN is the third instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Blackbridge Security (BBS). This is twenty-nine year old, former FBI agent and second in command at BBS Flynn Coleman, and soon to be twenty-one year old, Remington Blair’s story line. CONTINGENCY PLAN 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 (Flynn and Remington) CONTINGENCY PLAN follows the forbidden relationship between twenty-nine year old, former FBI agent and security specialist Flynn Coleman, and soon to be twenty-one year old, Remington Blair. Flynn Coleman’s latest assignment is ‘babysitting’ a twenty-year old spoiled, little rich girl, who pushes Flynn’s buttons at every opportunity. With her famous mother and step-father, all but absent from her life, Remington Blair has a penchant for getting into trouble, and making her security detail work for every penny they are paid but something about Flynn Coleman makes Remington sit up and take notice including her perceived inability to get a rise out of our story line hero. What ensues is the tempestuous but building relationship between Remington and Flynn, and the potential fall-out as Flynn finds himself back in St. Louis for crossing the line one too many times.

Flynn Coleman knows better than to get involved with the client’s daughter but Remington Blair doesn’t make it easy, walking around naked, and desperately trying to seduce the man hired to ensure she is safe at all times. Remington Blair is a danger to herself but our heroine is starved for affection and pursues every available opportunity to get the attention she doesn’t get at home. Flynn Coleman never thought he would fall for Remington Blair but battling his feelings threatens to spiral out of control when Remington disappears, and the boys at Blackbridge Security are unable to locate the woman with whom Flynn will fall in love.

The relationship between Flynn and Remington begins as a job, a job Remington is determined to make miserable for our story line hero. Remington has a reputation of getting herself into trouble, and every security detail before Flynn has been unable to control the woman in question. Crossing the line is about to pull Flynn out of Remington’s life but Remington isn’t willing to sit back and let the world tear her down, one more time. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text-the sexual energy is palpable and hot. There are some scenes of spanking, used as punishment between our story line couple.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we have met in previous story lines. We are reintroduced to security specialist and Blackbridge Security (BBS) owner Deacon Black, and Annalise Grimaldi (Hostile Territory #1), and IT specialist Wren Nelson and Whitney Nelson (Shot in the Dark 2) Finnegan Jenkins (BBS mechanical engineer) , Ignacio Torres, Jude Morris, Quinten Lake, Gaige, and Brooks, as well as Wren’s dirty mouthed African Grey parrot Puff Daddy.

CONTINGENCY PLAN is a story of family and relationships; disappointment and struggle; desperation and rejection; forgiveness and love. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is spicy and seductive; the characters are energetic, colorful and charismatic but it took a little convincing for me to warm up to our story line heroine. Her immature behavior and attitude left much to be desired.

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Hostile Territory
Shot in the Dark

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Shot in the Dark (Blackbridge Security)by Marie James-Review tour

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Sandy

Shot in the Dark (Blackbridge Security #2) by Marie James-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 17, 2020

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As an IT expert and hacker extraordinaire, Wren Nelson is no stranger to discovering all sorts of secrets online.

He’s a warrior…when he’s behind his computer, that is.

And awkward at best in social situations.

His long hours with Blackbridge Security don’t really provide many opportunities to go out and meet people.

So what is he supposed to do when a wrong delivery—a questionably large box of bedroom toys—ends up in his hands instead of its intended target?

Online stalking has always been his go-to to accumulate information on people, but only seeing Whitney through digital displays isn’t enough. Approaching her doesn’t seem like the best plan either.

What he doesn’t know is that this woman is possibly the only one in existence able to give him a run for his money.

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REVIEW: SHOT IN THE DARK is the second instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, adult BLACKBRIDGE SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Blackbridge Security. This is twenty-six year old, IT expert and hacker Wren Nelson, and twenty-four year old, independent contractor Whitney Nelson’s story line. SHOT IN THE DARK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary. Some of the events of SHOT IN THE DARK cross over with, and run parallel to the events of book one HOSTILE TERRITORY.

WARNING : SHOT IN THE DARK contains scenes of BDSM, as well as Dom/sub sexual play including rape and kidnapping fantasies that may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Wren and Whitney) SHOT IN THE DARK follows the building relationship between is twenty-six year old, IT expert and hacker Wren Nelson, and twenty-four year old, independent IT contractor Whitney Nelson. A mysterious package with x-rated contents arrives at Wren Nelson’s front door but Wren was never the intended recipient, and as such, begins an on-line search for the other W. Nelson, a woman who lives just three floors below. Using security cameras and online stalking, Wren quickly discovers that W. Nelson aka Whitney Nelson is a woman not without some excellent computer skills of her own. Struggling to face the woman that calls to his heart, Wren goes about seducing our story line heroine via online gaming and singles apps, only to discover that Whitney has been pulled into dangerous game of secrets and lies. With Whitney on the run, Wren pulls together the team at Blackbridge Security in an effort to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love. What ensues is the slow building romance and relationship between Whitney and Wren, and the potential fall-out when Whitney discovers the true extent of Wren’s obsessive behavior.

Wren Nelson is a Dominant in the bedroom but struggles to meet woman outside of the lifestyle, of which, no one he knows is aware but Wren has found a kindred spirit in our story line heroine, a true submissive in the bedroom, who prefers a little kink on the side. Her best friend a Domme, Wren’s package of sexual toys has landed in the hands of our story line hero, a man who is not above doing a little bit of investigative reconnaissance of his own.

The relationship between Whitney and Wren begins as an online affair including a gaming relationship that becomes extremely sexual, as well as the voyeuristic nature of the other players. Wren is a Dominant who demands submission in the bedroom, and Whitney is the perfect foil for our hero’s needs and demands. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense- including some light bondage, discipline, and abduction fantasy- without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to security specialist and Blackbridge Security (BBS) owner Deacon Black, and Annalise Grimaldi (Hostile Territory #1), and BBS members Flynn Coleman (BBS Second in Command), Finnegan Jenkins (BBS mechanical engineer) , Ignacio Torres, Jude Morris, Quinten Lake, Gaige, and Brooks; as well as Wren’s dirty mouthed African Grey parrot Puff Daddy, and Whitney’s cat Simon. Puff Daddy steals many of the scenes throughout the story.

SHOT IN THE DARK is a story of secret and lies; betrayal and trust; relationships, friendships, romance and love. The premise is engaging and spicy; the romance is provocative and captivating; the characters are energetic, charismatic and fun.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one HOSTILE TERRITORY

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Reviewed by Sandy