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A Collision with Love by Tricia T Larochelle-review

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A Collision with Love by Tricia T Larochelle-review

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Cassie Griffin has always believed she could have it all—a successful career, a loving marriage, and someday, a family. But as she inches closer to becoming senior partner at her law firm, the pressure to start a family with her husband, Daniel, begins to weigh heavily on her shoulders. Daniel is ready to dive into parenthood, while Cassie feels the clock ticking on her dreams of professional success.

When a near-miss accident shakes Cassie to her core, the cracks in her marriage deepen. Torn between her ambitions and the love of her life, Cassie is forced to confront the possibility that achieving one dream may mean losing another.

Set in the bustling heart of Richmond, Virginia, A Collision with Love is a poignant story of the
delicate balance between career and family, and the difficult choices that come with pursuing
your dreams. As Cassie’s world teeters on the brink, she must decide what truly matters—and whether it’s possible to have it all without losing everything.

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REVIEW: Cassie is a big-time lawyer who has been with Wilson & Bates for seven and a half years, her goal is to be senior partner. She is on track to become partner, but her marriage is starting to be affected. In the beginning Daniel accepted it all – he knew he married a brilliant woman, but as time wore on, she could see him struggle with being lonely and of her not being around.

Her goal senior partner – His goal a family. Daniel is a hard-working chef at his own restaurant – and while Cassie has supported all of his dreams, he is starting to feel like she has become so obsessed with becoming senior partner, she has lost track of their dreams.

When all of Cassie’s free time gets eaten up by her work, Daniel starts to wonder if she will ever make time for him and for the family they both want. Will their marriage be able to survive the drive that Cassie has for her job? Will Daniel and Cassie be able to rebuild the strain that has become their marriage?

This was a great read! I always forget how much I love Tricia T. Larochelle’s writing until the first few pages.
What a wild ride. I laughed, cried, was appalled and then laughed again. This story is a wonderful second chance romance.

The characters are well written, and you can definitely see both sides of the marriage. I truly loved every page of this book! Can’t recommend enough!

One of the best book twists I have ever read!

Highly recommend!

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Reviewed by Erin K

Since she was a little girl, Tricia T. LaRochelle has been obsessed with tragic love stories. No
beach reads for her. Bring on the grit with a double side of turmoil. She likes to feel the character’s anguish as they fight to overcome obstacles to be together. Growing up in central
Vermont, she has seen her share of tragedy but remains a hopeful romantic. She now lives in
central Virginia where she continues to foster the possibilities of how love can conquer all.

Flickering Heart is the first book in the Sara Browne Series. Stay tuned for updates and announcements on Instagram, Twitter, or sign up for her email list at TriciaLaRochelle.com.

 

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The Trail Boss / The Wrangler by Delta James-reviews

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The Trail Boss / The Wrangler (The Cowboys of Silver Spur Security 1 & 2) by Delta James-reviews

THE TRAIL BOSS
(The Cowboys of Silver Spur Security 1)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romantic suspense

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 15, 2025

Welcome to Silver Spur Security, a team of tough-as-nails former SEALs committed to protecting the innocent… no matter the cost.

When Roxie Albright’s world collapses under the weight of her late husband’s debts and vengeful in-laws, she escapes to San Antonio determined to start over. By day, she teaches pole fitness in a rundown studio; by night, she slings drinks at The Iron Spur, a lifestyle club. She hides behind the bar while quietly dreaming of writing the romance novel that might just change her life.

But a near-fatal “accident” and a series of frightening incidents prove someone wants Roxie out of the picture, permanently. After the accident, a client, calls her brother who co-owns Silver Spur Security with Gavin Briggs.

Gavin, a straight-talking cowboy and elite protector is assigned the case. Despite Roxie’s initial resistance, Gavin’s unyielding sense of honor won’t let him walk away from her fight…or from the sparks that fly between them.

As Gavin and his team dig deeper, long-buried secrets and betrayals rise to the surface, forcing Roxie to confront ruthless enemies and the growing attraction she can’t deny. Because falling in love with her fierce protector might be more dangerous than any ambush lurking in the wild, wide-open hills of Texas.

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REVIEW: THE TRAIL BOSS is the first instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE COWBOYS OF SILVER SPUR SECURITY erotic, BDSM , DOM /sub romantic suspense series. This is ranch owner/ businessman /Dom Gavin Briggs, and hostess / dancer/ sub Roxie Albright’s story line.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Gavin and Roxie) THE TRAIL BOSS focuses on the protection of our story line heroine. Approximately two years earlier, Roxie Albright lost her husband to a drunk driving accident, and in the ensuing time Roxie found her life spiralling out of control in the wake of her husband’s secrets. Fast forward to present day, someone is taking aim at Roxie Albright, and Gavin Briggs, co-owner of Silver Spur Security has named himself guardian and protector of our story line heroine. As the attacks become more personal and dangerous, Gavin and his team of former Navy SEALs, begin to unearth a dangerous game of greed and betrayal targeting Roxie for someone else’s sins.

The world building focuses on several pathways including the members only $ex club the Iron Spur where Gavin is a Dom, and Roxie is about to come face to face with a lifestyle she had only watched from the sidelines.

The relationship between Gavin and Roxie begins acrimoniously as Roxie refuses all help, even in the face of attacks on her life. Often a little TSTL, Roxie refuses to accept the possibility that she is anyone’s target, let alone, a target of someone she knows. While Gavin struggles to convince Roxie she needs his protection, Roxie battles between head and heart , falling for a man who is about to control her life. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters include Gavin’s friend, former Navy SEAL fellow security specialist Reed Malone, and his sister Keely; and several members of the Silver Spur Security Team. The requisite evil has many faces.

THE TRAIL BOSS is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, greed and obsession, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and entertaining; the romance is spicy; the characters are desperate and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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THE WRANGLER
The Cowboys of Silver Spur Security 2
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romantic suspense

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She’s the boss’s baby sister, off-limits and irresistible. Now he has to protect her… or lose her forever.

Keely Malone is used to being chased, but it’s always been for her talent as a world-class set designer, not her life. After a high-profile fashion show in Milan, a mix-up with her suitcase brings trouble she never saw uncut diamonds and a dangerous criminal determined to get them back.

Jesse Bryant doesn’t do babysitting duty. But as a top operative at Silver Spur Security, he has no choice when his boss asks him to keep his younger sister safe. From the moment he lays eyes on Keely, Jesse knows she’s trouble wrapped in irresistible charm. When a break-in at her home confirms the threat is real, Jesse vows to protect her.

Forced into close quarters on a secluded Texas ranch, sparks ignite between Keely and Jesse as danger closes in. With time running out, Jesse and the Silver Spur team must take down Nico’s operation before Keely becomes the ultimate target.

In a high-stakes game of survival and seduction, will Jesse claim Keely as his forever, or lose the one woman who’s unraveled his control?

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REVIEW: THE WRANGLER is the second instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE COWBOYS OF SILVER SPUR SECURITY erotic, BDSM , DOM /sub romantic suspense series. This is former Navy SEAL turned security specialist Jesse Bryant, and set designer Keely Malone’s story line. THE WRANGLER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Jesse and Keely) THE WRANGLER focuses on the protection of our story line heroine. Keely Malone’s latest job is working as the set designer for the Milan fashion show, and as always, her brother Reed sent one of his men to act as guardian and protector. Enter Jesse Bryant, the man with whom Keely will fall in love but a mix up in bags at the airport on their way home finds Jesse and Keely in possession of a suitcase full of uncut diamonds, and a price on our heroine’s head. On the run, their position is quickly found, and the team at Silver Spur Security sets into motion a plan to take down the man gunning for our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on the protection of Keely Malone. Struggling to keep one step ahead of the people taking aim at our story line couple, Jesse battles between head and heart as he begins to fall for his feisty client. Keely gives as good as she gets but Jesse is a Dom, and Keely is starting to push all of his ‘Dominant’ buttons. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate with some scenes of spanking.

The energetic secondary and supporting characters include Jesse’s former Navy SEAL teammates and co-owners of Silver Spur Security Gavin Briggs, Reed Malone, Hawke Turner, and Dawson Hart.

THE WRANGLER is a fast paced, frenemies to lovers, story of vengeance and obsession, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is fated and provocative; the characters are determined and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Dead Man’s List by Karen Rose – a Review

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Dead Man’s List by Karen Rose – a Review

 

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On a long-anticipated second date with police psychologist Dr. Sam Reeves—right as things are getting steamy—Kit stumbles across the mutilated body of a local San Diego politician. The politician is loved by many of his constituents but is hated and reviled by many more. That the suspect list is long is no surprise to anyone, but exactly who ends up on it stuns Kit and her team.

As the SDPD reveal the victim’s sinister dealings, Kit and Sam are forced to navigate the lawless world of the city’s most rich and powerful citizens to find answers. But time is rapidly running out, with their sources of information dropping like flies as the killer methodically eliminates loose ends—and anyone else who stands in the way.

 

 

Review:

Dead Man’s List by Karen Rose is the 3rd book in her terrific The San Diego Case Files.  San Diego homicide detective Kit McKittrick returns, as she is a fantastic detective.  Kit is finally planning a second date with Sam Reeves (psychologist), as she still dreads her anticipated date. Sam and Kit hike with their dogs in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and unfortunately, they discover a dead body.  Immediately, both Kit and Sam recognize who the dead man is; Brooks Munro, a well known local politician/councilman who was reviled by many. The vicious wounds all over his body, make it clear that he was murdered.

Kit and her partner, Connor, know that the list of possible suspects will be big, especially after they discover that Munro was blackmailing people.  After they find a list of the names of the victims that Munro was blackmailing, which had a number of powerful and influential people; that increased how many people who they needed to interview.

When more dead bodies continue to be found, both Kit and Connor realize that the killer is ruthlessly tying up loose end.  Conner was able to get his mother’s gossip information (she is rich and attends parties), and together Kit and Connor review all the possible candidates that Munro blackmailed. Sam, who was also a civilian police consultant, helped both Kit and Connor.   

Kit had a difficult childhood, until she moved into the home of foster parents Harlan and Betsy McKittrick, whom they adopted.  But Harlan and Betsy always provided love to many foster kids, whom Kit became close to.  She did lose a sister, whose murder was never solved, which continued to haunt her. Also, two other sisters had past problems: with Rita dealing with an upcoming trial, where her mother was murdered, and she was raped.   Akiko was contacted by someone claiming to have information about her birth mother, which Kit will help find the truth. All of this will probably be part of the next book.

I really loved Kit, who was awesome, and I got a kick out of Connor, who was also great.  Sam and Kit slowly began to realize that they both felt strongly to each other: as he was always so sweet and patient to her. I expect in the next book, more about Sam and Kit.

Dead Man’s List was a great suspenseful, great plot, mystery, crime, police procedurals, and addicting story.  Dead Man’s List was so very well written by Karen Rose, which is no surprise, as she writs fantastic stories.  I suggest you read the San Diego Case Files, as it was great.

Reviewed by Barb

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ROYAL HEART (Black Rose Auction 6) by Nana Malone-review tour

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ROYAL HEART (Black Rose Auction 6) by Nana Malone-review tour

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Damon Hunt, the world’s most ruthless thief, wants my skills for a dangerous job. Worse, he wants me…as his wife.
When Damon Hunt—the thief my father trained instead of me, his protégé, the same one responsible for his death—strolled back into my life after years, I shot first and asked questions later.
Then he had the nerve to ask for my help to recover the stolen Royal Heart, a Winston Isles Crown Jewel, from the underground Black Rose Auction.
Despite how I used to feel about him, I see him for who he really is. And I’m not getting sucked back into the world that cost me everything. Not to mention, I’m not a damn thief.
I’ve built my career at a recovery firm, avoiding the field. I might be the best safecracker around, but I won’t go back to my private hell.
Until Damon dangles the one thing I can’t resist, the man who shot my father.
The catch? We have to pose as husband and wife to infiltrate the auction and steal back the Royal Heart for the Winston Isles.
Navigating the underground deals brings back old wounds and undeniable attraction. Damon is like a beast from my past—dangerous, captivating, and hiding secrets behind his fierce exterior. I have to decide if I’m falling for the monster who broke my heart—or the man determined to win it back.

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REVIEW: ROYAL HEART by Nana Malone is the sixth and final instalment in the contemporary adult, romantic BLACK ROSE AUCTION multi-authored suspense series. This is professional thief Damon Hunt, and analyst Ari Denton’s story line. ROYAL HEART can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the other story lines is revealed where necessary (all of the instalments will be released on the same day). Several characters from Nana Malone’s Winston Isles Royals series cross over for cohesion and familiarity.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Daman and Ari) ROYAL HEART follows former childhood friends as they are forced to work together in an effort to steal back the ROYAL HEART, A Winston Isles Crown Jewel. Weeks before his brother Prince Sebastian’s wedding, Prince Lucas discovers the Royal Heart is a forgery, and is desperate to retrieve the original jewel. GT Securities has been hired to reclaim the stolen property, and Galen Trent brings in professional thief Damon Hunt who knows of only one woman able to help with the job. Enter Ari Denton, Damon’s former mentor’s only child, and the woman Damon has loved most of his life but years earlier, while on a job, Ari’s dad Paul Denton was murdered, and Ari blames Damon for the death of her father. Working together may prove to be a problem as Ari and Damon must pose as a married couple, hoping to ‘buy’ the Black Heart jewel at the Black Rose auction, only to come face to face with the man who started it all.

The world building focuses on the past; the search and recovery of a crown jewel, and the rekindling relationship between our story line couple. While Ari Denton blames Damon Hunt for the death of her father, Damon refuses to reveal the truth in an effort to protect the woman he loves.

The relationship between Damon and Ari is one of second chances, of a sorts. Ari was never a part of Damon and her father’s world of high end thievery, and in this, Ari has watched from the sidelines as her fathered mentored someone else. Desperate to prove he is worthy of a second chance, Damon’s slow seduction of Ari is aided with their masquerade as a married couple. The $ex scenes are erotic, and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include Winston Isles Royals Penny Walsh (Cheeky Royal /Cheeky King) and Prince Lucas (Royal Bastard/ Bastard Prince): Security specialist Galen Trent owner and head of GT securities. The requisite evil has many faces.

ROYAL HEART is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, forgiveness and acceptance, relationships and love. The premise is intriguing and entertaining; the romance is fated and provocative; the characters are desperate and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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USA Today bestseller Nana Malone’s love of all things romance and adventure started with a tattered romantic suspense she “borrowed” from her cousin.

It was a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana, and Nana was a precocious thirteen. She’s been in love with kick butt heroines ever since. With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own characters.

While she waits for her chance at a job as a ninja assassin, in the meantime Nana works out her drama, passion, and sass with fictional characters every bit as sassy and kick butt as she thinks she is

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HIGH DENSITY (High Mountain Trackers HMT G2 #3) by Freya Barker

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🩵HIGH DENSITY (High Mountain Trackers HMT G2 #3) by Freya Barker-review tour🩵

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Since taking over the veterinary clinic in Libby, Montana last year, Janey Richards has been burning the candle at both ends. She’s grateful she is busy, but there has barely been any time to build a life outside of work. To help pay down her debt faster, she agrees to take on responsibility for the livestock at Libby’s annual rodeo, but perhaps she should’ve thought twice about the added stress.

Although, her personal life is definitely looking up.

JD Watike never thought he’d end up following in his father’s footsteps, but he’s found his stride these past six years as a member of the High Mountain Trackers team. He enjoys the simplicity of small-town living, which has only gotten more interesting since Doc Richards appeared on the scene.

Spending most of the past year patiently observing from a distance, the time feels right for him to make his move.

Or at least to clear up some misunderstandings.

The opportunity presents itself sooner than expected, when the pretty veterinarian stumbles onto some serious criminal activity at the Libby Roundup, and a young woman disappears from the grounds, he has plenty of cause to stay glued to her side.

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REVIEW: HIGH DENSITY is the third instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary adult HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS HMT G2 erotic, romantic suspense series, a second generation spin off, set in the author’s HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS series. This is thirty-eight year old, veterinarian Dr. Janey Richards, and thirty-four year old, rancher JD Watike’s story line. HIGH DENSITY 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 perspectives (JD and Janey) HIGH DENSITY follows two pathways. Dr, Janey Richards has been asked to serve as the resident veterinarian for Libby’s annual livestock rodeo but from the outset animals becomes ill, die or go missing, and Janey is determined to find out why. With the help of local ranched and a member of the High Mountain Trackers JD Watike, Janey calls in local law enforcement and ultimately the FBI, that will place a target on both of their backs. Meanwhile, several local women are missing, and eventually found dead, and the annual rodeo is the perfect foil to hide a killer’s activities.

The world building follows the building relationship between Janey and JD; the search for a killer; and the possibility of something more nefarious taking aim at the livestock and cattle. While Janey discovers the how and why, law enforcement must begins an investigation in the who and where.

The relationship between Janey and JD begins as friends to lovers but the start of their relationship is mired in a misperception and misunderstanding. Janey is a bit of a workaholic, as the only local veterinarian in Libby Montana, and the overwhelming number of cases is questionable at best. As JD begins a slow seduction of our story line heroine, Janey must come to terms and accept that there is more to JD than meets the eye. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and test.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and familiar secondary and supporting character including the return of Sloane and Dan, Jillian and Wolff; several members from the original High Mountain Trackers series-Jonas and Alex, Jackson, Sully & Pippa, and Bo; JD’s sister Una, and their parents James and Ama; FBI Agents Shane Wilcox, and Stephanie Kramer; Sheriff Ewing; Janey’s assistant Frankie Bastian , and veterinarian student Logan Osborne. The requisite evil has many faces.

HIGH DENSITY is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, betrayal and jealousy, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is dramatic and intriguing; the romance is impassioned and seductive; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
High Intensity
High Frequency

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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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Beyond Highland Sunrise by Kait Nolan-review tour

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💚Beyond Highland Sunrise (Special Ops Scots 2) by Kait Nolan-review tour💚

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 7, 2025

The last thing I need while trying to make a success of my outdoor adventure company is a beautiful distraction. It takes all my focus to fight off the demons that remain from the injury that ended my career as a Royal Marine and deal with the clients that make me want to climb the nearest mountain and never come down.

But Parker Lawrence walks into our office, takes over a phone call, and changes everything. My desperate desire to keep her close has nothing to do with the fact that she’s sunshine personified—sweet, capable, and completely unfazed by my grumpitude and total lack of charm.

She’s also hiding something. I should mind my own business, but this bright Southern belle has gotten under my skin, and I want to save her every bit as much as it feels like she’s saving me.

When her secret catches up to her, I’ll do anything to keep her safe, even if those overprotective instincts risk driving away the best thing that’s ever walked into my life.

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REVIEW:Beyond Highland Sunrise is book two in the Special Ops Scots series by Kait Nolan.

Handsome but broody Callum Quinn runs an outdoor adventure tour group in Glenlaig, Scotland. He runs it with his two best friends, Finn Patterson and Alex Conroy. Slowly getting their company – Out of Bounds Scotland, up and running
Callum doesn’t mind doing the tours but the last thing he wants to do it deal with people. Callum believes everyone sees him as a monster. It’s not only the resting ogre face, but the horrible scar that runs down the left side of his face right thru his eye. Everyone shows fear when they see him.

That is until Parker Lawrence walks into the office. Callum is on the phone with a customer that isn’t taking kindly to the way Callum is dealing with him. Parker walks right up and takes the phone out of Callum’s hand and takes over the call. She saves the customer and Callum by helping him out. Callum realizes that his appearance doesn’t scare her. He doesn’t scare her. He automatically tells her she’s hired. But Parker isn’t one hundred percent sure she wants the job or to settle in this town. Although getting a job was at the top of her list. And no one would find her in Glenlaig.
After discussion with all of the owners of Out of Bounds, Parker decides to take the job as office manager.

What begins as a slow burn of friendship turns into so much more between Callum and Parker. And I knew from the start that I was going to fall hard for Callum and he did not disappoint. Can Parker trust to tell Callum why she is hiding out in Scotland. Can Callum let down his guard and let Parker in.

This was a wonderful Scotland romance. With everything from special ops, friendships, and sheep. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I have not read book one but I will now be going back to find out more about the other characters. Highly recommend if you love everything Scotland.

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Reviewed by Erin K

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Kait Nolan is a USA Today best selling, RITA® Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin’, and can wield a ‘Bless your heart’ like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements. She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world’s most perfect food. When she’s not writing, reading, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off. You can check out her darker alter ego

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Obsession Falls by Claire Kingsley – a Review

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Obsession Falls by Claire Kingsley – a Review

 

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He’ll risk it all to protect her.

Someone is stalking Audrey Young. And she has no idea why.

It’s bad enough that she’s back in Tilikum. But Audrey’s good at making the best of things and her new job at the small-town newspaper is just a way to get back on her feet.

Complicating matters is her landlord and new neighbor, Josiah Haven.

She doesn’t usually go for the big, surly lumberjack type. But there’s something about that broody man. He intimidates her a little, but she kind of likes it.

She could totally handle the mess that is her life, except the strange feeling of being watched is just the beginning. Next thing Audrey knows, she’s a target, and she doesn’t know who’s behind it, or why.

For Josiah Haven, none of that makes her his problem.

She’s just the girl next door. Fine, the frustratingly hot girl next door. But Audrey is all sunshine and her goofy dog isn’t any better. Josiah is too stoic. Too solitary. Too guarded. He doesn’t need a woman in his life, especially one who threatens to crack his heart wide open.

But Josiah is a protector and he can’t let Audrey’s troubles go unanswered, even if he has to risk everything—his life and his heart—to keep her safe.

 

 

Review:

Obsession Falls by Claire Kingsley is the first book in her The Haven Brothers series. We meet Audrey Young, who decided to move back home, after being laid off on her job. Audrey, with her dog, Max stay with her mother, until the cat and dog do not get along; she finds a nice rental on the Haven properties.  Audrey starts her new job at the local newspaper, and befriends a coworker, Sandra.      

Josiah is the owner of the Haven properties that are being build, and though he is a loner, in a short time, he finds himself helping Audrey and her cute dog, Max. Especially when Josiah sees some weird and scary things begin happening; dead squirrels, painted blood posted; and he steps in to protect her. Who is stalking Audrey?   

As the threats against Audrey escalate, Josiah decides to live in her house to protect her, as he was worried and concerned. Audrey was happy that Josiah was by her side, as she too could not figure out who was threatening her.  Their relationship slowly became an undeniable chemistry, with Josiah no longer unable to fight his feelings for Audrey.  Audrey herself, had already found herself very attracted to Josiah.  They were such a perfect pair, as they as their love for each other grew daily, and of course Max loved them both. 

We did get to see, without revealing anything, the stalker’s constant obsession with Audrey.  As we got closer to the last ¼ of the book, the danger escalated, with lots of suspense. Audrey was determined to save herself; as well as Josiah, who came to her rescue, and being in danger of his own life.

Obsession Falls was sweet, romantic, humorous and suspenseful. I loved Audrey, and adored Max.  Josiah early on was a bit grumpy, and love found a way.  I liked some of the secondary characters, such as the Haven brothers, Sandra, etc. I really enjoyed the epilogue, and their wonderful happy ending.  Obsession Falls was very well written by Claire Kingsley.

Reviewed by Barb

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Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

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Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb – a Review

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His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car. And died within minutes…

Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds the Rossi case frustrating. She’s got an elderly victim who’d just arrived from Rome; a widow who knows nothing about why he’d left; an as-yet unidentifiable weapon; and zero results on facial recognition. But when she finds a connection to the Urban Wars of the 2020s, she thinks Summerset―fiercely loyal, if somewhat grouchy, major-domo and the man who’d rescued her husband from the Dublin streets―may know something from his stint as a medic in Europe back then.

When Summerset learns of the crime, his shock and grief are clear―because, as he eventually reveals, he himself was one of The Twelve. It’s not a part of his past he likes to revisit. But now he must―not only to assist Eve’s investigation, but because a cryptic message from the killer has boasted that others of The Twelve have also died. Summerset is one of those who remain―and the murderous mission is yet to be fully accomplished…

 

 

Review:

Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb is the 60th book in this fantastic series.  Bonded in Death was one of the best in this series, as it was a terrific intense and exciting story that kept me unable to put the book down.  Fantastic.

Giovanni Rossi, who lives in Rome, received an urgent summons from an old friend to come to New York; when he landed and entered a waiting car, he is immediately gassed to death.  Giovanni was part of a secret organization consisting of 12 members during the urban wars (during the 2024-2026). The group, called The Twelve, were part of British intelligence, doing all they could to save people during the wars which included Summerset.

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is on the Rossi case, as he was an elderly victim who had just arrived from Rome, and immediately killed.  Eve and Peabody investigate the murder, and when she arrives at home, Summerset sees her board, and is shocked; as he reveals that he knows the victim. Summerset explains that during the urban wars, he was part of The Twelve (helping save lives for the British); which has Eve examing the conflict in Europe in 2026. She learns quickly that the man who betrayed them, was sent to prison and in recent years, he died. There was is a cryptic message from the killer, who plans to find The Twelve and kill them.  Eve will discover that the Shark, had help to escape, and another victim’s ashes were buried instead.  We do to see more of Summerset and his backstory, as well as the remaining Twelve who were all brought to Roarke’s place to keep them protected.

Connor Potter, now using a fake name, is the evil killer, who makes plans to kill each of The Twelve (with Alice, Summerset’s wife, who was killed back in 2026, when she saved the others; as well as 3 more who already passed).  Connor was an evil killer, who is determined to set up traps to kill his former friends.

Dallas, Peabody, Roarke, and the entire team work long hours to try and find Potter, before he kills again. Roarke was able to remove a device that would have had three members of the Twelve, who attended a lunch (set up secretly by Potter); which led everyone hoping to catch him. But he managed to escape, and kidnapped a young boy, threatening his life; but as we get closer to the end, Eve does set up a trap, with all of her team to get him.

I loved how the four of the wonderful women who play a large part of this series (Eve, Peabody, Mira and Reo), get Potter to reveal his plans. Especially when he treated women as nothing, and his knowing he was being sent to Britian, but when he learned his life was going to be drastic change.  I loved it.

Bonded in Death was a terrific, emotional, mystery, spy thriller, that kept me unable to put the book down.  Bonded in Death was a fantastic read that brought family and friends together, as well as betrayal, greed, connections, justice, bonds and love. Once again, J.D. Robb gives another fantastic thriller, and I thought this was one of the best.  Bonded in Death was very well written by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts).

Reviewed by Barb

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