WHEN LIES UNFOLD by RC Boldt-review tour

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Sandy

WHEN LIES UNFOLD by RC Boldt-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 23, 2024

The moment I witness a murder, my quiet, careful existence goes up in smoke. I’m thrust into the world of Santiago Hernández, Central America’s most ruthless cartel leader.

In exchange for my life, I’m placed under his watchful eye. Day in and day out, he waits for me to betray my promise of silence.

The longer I stay in his world, the deeper I fall for the glimpses of the man beneath that handsome yet cunning exterior. The man whose possessive touch ignites a long-lost part of me.

But I should know better than to open my heart to a cold-blooded criminal with a laundry list of deadly sins and secrets. Especially when he has no idea who I really am.

Because when the lies unfold, he’ll discover I have a list of sins and secrets of my own.

••••••

REVIEW: WHEN LIES UNFOLD by RC Boldt is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, crime world, romance story line focusing on Central America cartel leader Santiago Hernandez, and twenty-nine year old, cleaning lady Lola Arias.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including graphic violence, there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lola and Santiago) WHEN LIES UNFOLD follows in the wake of a murder. Lola Arias is the lone witness to a murder while cleaning her client’s home but when she is discovered by the people responsible, including cartel leader Santiago Hernandez, Lola finds herself a virtual prisoner, able to do her job, but with a caveat and security watching her every move. Santiago Hernandez struggles between head and heart knowing he should take out the only witness but something about Lola tugs at his heart. Moving Lola into his home is his first line of offense but when Lola charms and falls for Santiago’s only daughter, our hero finds himself falling for the woman as well. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Lola and Santiago, and the potential fall-out when Lola’s secrets reveals a connection to the man in charge.

The world building is complex. We are up close and personal with Lola’s past, her ability to heal when others cannot, and her love for a young child whose own past is dark and lonely. Santiago Hernandez’ reputation precedes his introduction to our story line heroine but Lola refuses to acknowledge any connection or the truth about her past.

The relationship between Lola and Santiago begins as jailer and captive. Santiago’s men have no idea why he has saved the life of the only witness but as the story line develops, there is something more about Lola that Santiago cannot ignore. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and interesting characters including her best friend Sabrina; Santiago’s six year old daughter Alma; his right men Nando, Gordo, Luis,Diego, Miguel: CIA agent Juarez; crime boss Hidalgo Carrera and Santiago’s ex Keyna. I am hoping the author has future story plans for Sabrina, Nando, Gordo and Alma.

WHEN LIES UNFOLD is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, abuse and survival, acceptance and love. The premise is dark, gritty and dramatic; the romance is provocative; the characters are broken, dynamic and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

RC Boldt enjoys long walks on the beach, running, reading, people watching, and singing karaoke. If you’re in the mood for some killer homemade mojitos, can’t recall the lyrics to a particular 80’s song, or just need to hang around a nonconformist who will do almost anything for a laugh, she’s your girl.

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AN ARMORED HEART by RC Boldt-review tour

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Sandy

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 23, 2023

RULE #1: Do not catch feelings for the man who doesn’t believe in love.

Four months. That’s how long I have to pretend to be Steele Cunningham’s doting girlfriend.
I agreed to this insanity only to save my restaurant. He’s doing it because he needs someone outside his “social circle” to stick it to his meddling parents and clingy ex.
Ruthless and emotionless in both his personal life and his career, Steele’s ego rivals his net worth.
Operating on joy and positivity—and a healthy bit of feistiness—I challenge him at every step.
He’s a tin man—heartless and cold. Falling for him would be a colossal mistake, because there’s no chance he’ll ever love me.
He can’t.
After all, he’s the man with an armored heart.

••••••

REVIEW: AN ARMORED HEART by RC Boldt is a contemporary, adult, stand alone, erotic, romance story line focusing on businessman Steele Cunningham, and chef / restaurateur Daniella ‘Ella’ Marchetti.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ella and Steele) AN ARMORED HEART follows in the wake of Steele Cunningham buying the property in which Ella Marchetti runs her business. In the hopes of convincing Steele to not tear down the property, Ella comes baring gifts of food, a visit that will place both in a compromising position. Unable to think clearly, Steele introduces Ella as his new girlfriend, a ruse that is about to be played out for in social media, for the world to see. Steele is tired of his mother trying to push he and his former girlfriend back together, so a four month arrangement with Ella, will save Ella business, and Steele’s integrity but all does not go according to plan when their arrangement turns into something more, only to be a vindictive family, and a big misunderstanding. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Steele and Ella, and the potential fall-out as their secrets and lies are about to spiral out of control.

Steele Cunningham comes from money; his family are the ultimate snobs, live the life of high society rich and famous but Steele doesn’t always recognize the reality of his situation. Cold and aloof, Steele doesn’t do love, or public displays of affection until Daniella ‘Ella’ Marchetti falls into his life. Having to appear with Ella at several social functions, Steele struggles with his growing attraction to the woman who is about to break his heart. Ella Marchetti loves her friends, her business, and loves to hug but a ‘fake’ relationship with Steele finds Ella breaking down all of Steele’s walls, walls he has built since a very young age.

The relationship between Ella and Steele begins by accident that quickly morphs into a business arrangement in which Ella will pretend to be Steele’s girlfriend for approximately four months but someone is trying to sabotage both Ella and Steele’s businesses, a sabotage that is about to back fire when the truth is revealed. Trying to keep their fake relationship platonic, Ella quickly falls for the man that battles between head and heart for the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are provocative, intimate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and interesting secondary and supporting characters including Ella’s co-workers and friends (Tessa, Serena, Kirin), as well as Steele’s rich and snobby family, his business partners Dylan and Lucas, and Steele’s ex girlfriend Iris Colton. I am hoping the author has plans for Lucas and Dylan but the epilogue fast forwards several years revealing the personal lives of many of the secondary characters.

AN ARMORED HEART is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, differences and similarities, acceptance and love. The wonderful premise is detailed, heart breaking and emotional; the romance is seductive but struggles in the face of a possible end date; the characters are determined, powerful, dynamic and captivating.

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A STOP IN TIME by RC Boldt-review tour

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Sandy

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 21, 2023

I’ve been an outcast my whole life. If my scars don’t scare people away, my attitude certainly will.

I don’t know what I am or how I got the power to stop time. What I do know is, there are far too many questions I need answers to.

When I cross paths with a local gang member, his presence unravels a part of my past I never knew existed.

At every turn, danger leaps closer, and I realize that stopping the killer will mean losing everything—including the first man I’ve ever loved.

But I should’ve known better. We were never meant to be anything more than a brief stop in time.

••••••

REVIEW: A STOP IN TIME by RC Boldt is a contemporary, adult, paranormal, romantic suspense story set in the same world as Beyond My Darkness. This is Scorpion MC member Daniel Madrano, and mechanic Mackenzie Ford’s story line. A STOP IN TIME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from several first person perspectives including Daniel and Mackenzie A STOP IN TIME follows Daniel Madrano as he searches for the person who killed his sister. With the help of necromancer Georgia Danvers (Beyond My Darkness #1) Daniel believes the killer is within his reach but with only two first names to aid in his search, Daniel finds himself in Mandarin Springs, Florida where he will come face to face with his future in the guise of mechanic Mackenzie Ford. Mackenzie Ford is a young woman, hopelessly scarred inside and out, and as such is often ridiculed by the people in the town where she currently lives but Mac has a secret-she has the ability to stop time- and this secret is about to reveal a path of no return. As Daniel is pulled into the world that is Mackenzie Ford, a serial killer is taking aim at Mandarin Springs, and our couple may be too deeply connected to see the truth about what is happening and why. What ensues is the building relationship between Mackenzie and Daniel, and the potential fall-out when the truth reveals betrayal and madness at every turn.

Daniel Madrano is desperate to avenge the death of the sister he barely knows. Having endured years of abuse at the hands of their father, Daniel’s sister escaped, promising to return, but Daniel quickly discovered he would always be on his own. Mackenzie Ford lost everything the day she was nearly burned alive in a fire but amnesia, and the ongoing blackouts find Mackenzie struggling to make sense of what happened and why until a slow awakening revealed a much more sinister darkness controlling her life.

The relationship between Daniel and Mackenzie begins as Daniel searches for a killer, a killer he only knows as Mack. Falling for Mackenzie Ford means quite possibly falling for a killer but a woman who is unable to explain the events of her life including her ability to stop time with a snap. As Daniel and Mackenzie’s relationship builds, the truth will destroy any hopes of a future for our story line couple. The $ex scenes are erotic and passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters include Mackenzie’s doctor and his assistant,a doctor who claims to be aiding Mackenzie in her search for the truth; Jonah, the invisible man; Mackenzie’s assistant Annalee Whitaker; café owner Mammy; Scorpion MC member Steve; as well as the return of Scorpion MC President Bronson Cortez, and morgue assistant/necromancer Georgie Danvers. The requisite evil has many faces.

A STOP IN TIME is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control; madness and murder; acceptance, forgiveness and love. The premise is intriguing, dramatic and intense; the romance is seductive; the characters are broken, lost, desperate and determined.

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Beyond My Darkness by R.C. Boldt-review tour

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Sandy

Beyond My Darkness by R.C. Boldt-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 12, 2022.

Twelve years ago, I fled, vowing to never again use my power. But everything changes when I break that vow and bring two bodies back to life in the morgue.

It sends me spinning directly into his orbit.

Arrogant. Menacing. Enigmatic. That’s Bronson Cortez, the notoriously violent gang leader who remains elusive to authorities.

He breaks the law at every turn and answers to no one. But when he offers me an alluring glimpse of what lies beneath that iron-clad exterior, I realize there’s more to him than meets the eye.

The man who fiercely guards his heart somehow manages to claim mine.

But he doesn’t know the truth about me.

I wonder if he could be the first to accept me for who I am—what I am.

I wonder if he’ll be the first to see beyond my darkness.

•••••

REVIEW:BEYOND MY DARKNESS is the first instalment in RC Boldt’s contemporary, adult, paranormal, romantic suspense series focusing on the Scorpions MC. This is Scorpions MC president, thirty-nine year old Bronson Cortez, and twenty-nine year old morgue assistant Georgia Danvers’ story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Georgia and Bronson) BEYOND MY DARKNESS follows Georgia Danvers, who works as an assistant in a Florida morgue, an assistant with the ability to awaken the dead. Georgia Danvers has been called a freak all of her life, and suffered at the hands of a brutal and sadistic past. Georgia has the ability to awaken and talk to the dead, an ability that comes in handy when she is struggling to uncover the the who and what of the cause of the death but Georgia never expected to be caught up in what looks to be a potential gang war, a war that is focusing on the Scorpions MC. Enter ScoRPions president Bronson Cortez, and the man with whom Georgia will fall in love. What ensues is the building relationship between Bronson and Georgia, and the potential fall-out as Georgia is targeted by an unknown, having been warned off of someone or something she knows nothing about.

Bronson Danvers doesn’t do relationships, doesn’t do love, but finds himself falling for a woman who knows more about the dead than he could ever know. The people around Bronson are dying, and Georgia knows the who and how but Bronson has no idea the reason why. Georgia finds herself falling for a man who is dangerous and dark but Georgia knows darkness as it has followed our heroine, all of her life.

The relationship between Georgia and Bronson begins when the recently deceased let Georgia know to pass on a message to our story line hero. As the bodies and messages increase, Georgia finds herself pulled into a possible war, a war where our heroine is the ultimate target. The $ex scenes are erotic, provocative and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to several members of the Scorpions MC: Daniel and Steve; Bronson’s abuela, as well as café owner/waitress Angela, and Detective Wade Henderson.

BEYOND MY DARKNESS is a story of obsession and betrayal, vengeance and retaliation, power and control, forgiveness and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing, entertaining and captivating; the characters are energetic and charismatic; the romance is seductive and intense.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Washed Away by R.C. Boldt-Review & Excerpt Tour

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Sandy

Washed Away by R.C. Boldt-Review & Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 7, 2021

All that’s forgotten isn’t always gone…

I’m at death’s doorstep when my body washes up on shore in Panama.

My memory is a blank slate. I can’t even remember my name. I don’t know who shot me and left me for dead—or why.

Patient and kind, the lone doctor there mends my body while offering me refuge.

As tiny flashbacks of my past occur, I wonder if there’s anyone I can trust.

It’s up to me to discover whether I’m in danger or a danger to others. Whether I’ve actually found love or if it’s all been a lie.

I need answers to find out who I really am.

If only I could remember.

•••••••

REVIEW:WASHED AWAY by RC Boldt is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic, romantic thriller focusing on Dr. Liam King, and a woman we will come to know as Alexandra.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Liam and ‘Her’) using present day and memories from the past, WASHED AWAY follows in the aftermath of Dr. Liam King discovering a woman on the beach who had been left for dead- shot, beaten and stabbed. Nursing the stranger back to health, Liam will quickly discover that our heroine has no recollection of her life prior to Liam’s discovery of her body, and with it, comes too many questions as moments from her past present themselves as nightmares and pain. Weeks will pass before the first sign of impending trouble reaches our couple in Panama,trouble in the form of the Russian mob. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Alexandra and Liam, and the potential fall-out when the truth is revealed, and our heroine must face betrayal at the hands of the man with whom she had fallen in love.

Alexandra has no idea what happened or why. Her memories are slow to recover but the pain and heart break upon their return reveal a dark and dangerous past of murder, betrayal, blood shed and loss. Falling for her savior, Dr. Liam King, meant falling for a stranger she knew nothing about but Liam’s past is about to reveal a hear breaking truth, a truth that will hurt more than the injuries that left our heroine for dead.

The relationship between Liam and Alexandra begins as Doctor and patient, as Alexandra has weeks of recovery both physical and mental. As the days turn into weeks, and eventually months, Alexandra and Liam act upon their palpable sexual attraction, an attraction that is predicated upon betrayal and lies. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic, and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited as the majority of the story line is spent up close and personal with Liam and Alex. We are introduced to Ghost, and Saint, as well as several members of the criminal underworld.Here’s hoping the author has plans for Saint.

WASHED AWAY is a story of family, relationships, power and control; a story of love, loss, betrayal and vengeance; a tale of heart break and revelations. The premise is detailed, intriguing, and twisted; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are energetic, charismatic, broken and lost.

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Reviewed by Sandy

NOTE: The excerpt is intended for mature readers due to strong language

“Do you know my name?”
Every muscle in my body goes rigid. “Excuse me?”
Her chest heaves, and the movement clearly causes her pain, but her lips flatten stubbornly. “What is my name?” Those blue eyes are troubled now, fear edging in, while distress practically oozes from her voice.
“You don’t…know your name?” I ask slowly, carefully gauging her reaction.
“No.” She swallows audibly, her eyes filling with tears. “I don’t remember anything.”
Fuck.
I scoot my rolling stool closer and take a seat beside her. Peering at her, I try to decipher whether she’s being completely honest.
I’ve learned to be suspicious over the years, especially with living in part of the denser, remote jungle areas bordering the coast.
“Well, what I can tell you is”—I lace my fingers casually—“you’re not pregnant, you have an IUD for birth control, and the panel I ran on you says you’re negative for any sexually transmitted diseases.
“You’re also blood type O, and your X-rays showed some broken bones—both previously incurred and current.
“Two of your ribs on your right side showed current hairline fractures, likely sustained during your…accident.”
I pause for even a flicker of acknowledgment but get nothing. Nothing, that is, except witness her expression bloom with stark terror.
“I removed two bullets from your shoulder and two more from your side near your hip. You also suffered a considerable stab wound.
“The X-rays indicated you most recently broke your index finger on your left hand. It’s since healed.”
She stares down at her hand, now trembling slightly, as if it’s grown a head of its own. I don’t bother informing her of the other bones in her body that indicated a previous break or fracture.
Broken left wrist.
Fracture near the base of her right elbow.
Fractures of most of the small bones in her right foot.
Broken nose.
Fractured jaw.
Straightening her fingers, she wiggles them before her eyes cut to mine. A thread of panic lines her tone. “I should remember something like that, shouldn’t I?”
I scan her features again for evidence of deceit but come up empty.
I’m dealing with a woman who has a severe case of amnesia.
Sonofabitch.

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Hell Hath No Fury by RC Boldt-Review tour

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Sandy

Hell Hath No Fury by RC Boldt-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 19, 2020

In Hell Hath No Fury, RC Boldt brings us an unforgettable tale of loss, betrayal, and revenge in this new romantic suspense standalone…

Seven years ago, they took everything from me. My father. My husband. My child.
When they stole my chance at justice, I vowed to get revenge.

Then I met him.

He tempts that long-lost part of me, but his presence is a reminder that betrayal lurks around every corner.
Their biggest mistake is underestimating my commitment for vengeance.

They don’t realize that when it comes to a woman like me, hell hath no fury.

••••••••

REVIEW:HELL HATH NO FURY is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, romantic suspense story line focusing on Caitlin ‘Kate’ Ashford, and the Hunter aka John Wilson.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Kate and Hunter) HELL HATH NO FURY focuses on betrayal and revenge. Seven years earlier Caitlin Ashford lost everything-her father, her husband and her daughter Willow when the Dixie Mafia demanded payment with their lives. In the ensuing years, Caitlin spent the time preparing for revenge including the take down of the law enforcement officials riding the wrong side of the law. Fast forward to present day wherein Caitlin, now calling herself Kate, finds she is not the only predator h*ll bent on destroying the Dixie Mafia. Enter a man she knows only as The Hunter, a man who specializes in contracted hits. What ensues is a game of cat and mouse as Caitlin continues to wreak vengeance against those who shattered her life, while Hunter waits in the shadows for his turn to destroy them all.

HELL HATH NO FURY is a story of betrayal, vengeance, retribution and death. Caitlin Ashford spent years in preparation for her return to Wilmington, North Carolina, and no one was going to stop her from getting her revenge. The appearance of The Hunter caught Caitlin off guard, a compromise she struggled to accept or defend but The Hunter is a man with an agenda of his own, and using Caitlin will be the ultimate betrayal of a woman whose heart is about to be shattered, once more. The premise is dark, gritty, raw and real with a couple of twists that will blow your mind; the characters are broken, determined but strong; the romance struggles in the face of secrets and lies, and a need a avenge the people they lost.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Death.
Heartache.
Vengeance.
This isn’t a tale for the tender-hearted, the judgmental, or those who refuse to think outside the box and look at the broader picture. Those who think that everything is black and white. Simple. Cut and dried.
It’s not. There’s always shades of gray.
It’s easier to say “I’d never” when you’re sitting safely at home with the people you love most right by your side. When grief hasn’t woven itself so deeply in the fabric of your DNA that it can never be unraveled. There can be no separation. And even if you tried, it would only result in you becoming a frayed and tangled mess.
It’s easy to say you’d never walk the treacherous moral tightrope. But you aren’t the one who plummeted to the depths of hell, littered with the agony of loss and the anger of injustice, and had to claw your way out.
This story isn’t scrawled on pristine white pages in bold black ink. Marred, torn, and blood-spattered, its chapters hold deep gouges inflicted by betrayal.
This story is about a woman who had everything taken from her.
And how she took it all back.

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Washed Away by R.C. Boldt-Review & Excerpt Tour

Washed Away by R.C. Boldt-Review & Excerpt Tour

Hell Hath No Fury by RC Boldt-Review tour

Hell Hath No Fury by RC Boldt-Review Tour