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RANGER’S JUSTICE / THE ROOKIE by Delta James-reviews

Ranger’s Justice
Lone Star Wolf Rangers 1
by Delta James
Genre: adult ,contemporary, erotic, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 14, 2025

They told me to stay out of it… I should have listened.

I was raised to believe in justice. To hunt down the truth no matter the cost. But when that truth led me straight into the sights of the Del Toro cartel, I realized too late, I might have bitten off more than I could chew.

I was tracking a shipment I thought would lead me to my corrupt stepfather. Instead, I ended up in the middle of a bloodbath, staring down the barrel of a gun. And then he showed up. Zane “Rush” Rushton, Lone Star Ranger, all raw power and barely restrained fury. He dragged me out of that hellhole, kicking and cursing, warning me that I was in way over my head.

I don’t like taking orders, least of all from a man who thinks he can control me. But Rush isn’t just any man. There’s something different about him, something dangerous simmering beneath the surface. When he shifted, right in front of me, I realized just how deep this danger runs.

Now I’m entangled in something far bigger than I ever imagined; cartel secrets, human trafficking, and the undeniable truth that my own bloodline is tied to it all. I should run. But Rush won’t let me. He says he’s the only one who can protect me. That he won’t let me go.

The scariest part? I don’t want him to.

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REVIEW: RANGER’S JUSTICE is the first instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult LONE STAR WOLF RANGERS erotic, paranormal, romantic suspense series focusing on a group of former military personnel, wolf shifters who now form Texas Rangers Team W: Rush, Gideon, Dalton, Deacon and Gage. This is forensic accountant Cassidy Marlow, and Alpha wolf shifter/ Texas Ranger Zane ‘Rush’ Rushton’s story line. There is a slight cross over with the author’s Cerberus Group and Club Southside

Told from dual first person perspectives (Rush and Cassidy) RANGER’S JUSTICE follows in the aftermath of the suspected murder of Cassidy Marlow’s father Thomas Marlow. Ten years earlier, Thomas Marlow died is an explosion, an explosion Cassidy suspects was set by his business partner Joseph Hollister. Fast forward ten years, vowing revenge for her father’s murder, Cassidy begins an investigation into her step-father, a man with connections to the Del Toro Cartel but Cassidy is unaware of the proverbial hornet’s nest she has poked, and quickly becomes the target of the people in charge. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers Team W has covertly been investigating the same organization, an organization that is also involved in money laundering and human trafficking. When Cassidy finds herself in too deep, wolf shifter and Texas Ranger Zane ‘ Rush’ Rushton becomes our heroine’s guardian and protector, even in the face of her refusal to stand down.

The world building follows the formation of Texas Rangers Team W; Cassidy’s desperate attempts to uncover the truth about her father’s death; and the take down of the man she blames for destroying her life.

The relationship between Rush and Cassidy begins acrimoniously as Cassidy refuses to listen or stop her personal one-woman army of destruction. Cassidy is reckless, vulnerable, strong-willed, a liability and most often TSTL (too stupid to live), refusing to accept she is not capable of taking down the Cartel, alone. There is often times a struggle for author’s between a strong heroine or a heroine who is borderline b*tch. Rush is determined to prove Cassidy needs help but his wolf has plans for something more permanent. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

The secondary and supporting characters include Texas Rangers Team W: Gideon, Dalton, Deacon and Gage Cassidy’s boss and her father’s best friend Marcus Kane; Cassidy’s younger sister Sadie; Step-father Joseph Hollister, and several members of the Del Toro cartel. Deacon’s story line is next.

RANGER’S JUSTICE is a story of secrets and obsession, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, acceptance and love. The action packed premise is intriguing and enchanting; the romance is limited to a fated relationship; the characters are magical, empowering and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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THE ROOKIE
(Club Southside 4)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, BDSM, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 11, 2023

He’s supposed to protect her, NOT fall in love.

Stunning. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I see the brilliant, curvy beauty performing comedy in a club. At the time I didn’t know who she was.

With the soul of an artist and the spirit of a warrior, Pippa is gorgeous, quirky, and unique.
She’s also my friend’s little sister.

After getting fired from my job as a detective and promptly hired by the Cerberus group, my first assignment is to protect Seth’s little sister, Pippa.

Someone has been threatening Pippa and her crew. It is my job to uncover the culprit while keeping her safe.

As their chemistry and the danger both heat up, Dillon will stop at nothing to keep her safe and… make her his.

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REVIEW: THE ROOKIE is the fourth instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult CLUB SOUTHSIDE erotic, BDSM, romance series focusing on the men and women who work for Cerberus Security. This is former Chicago Detective and Dom Matt Dillon, and comedienne Pippa Newcomb. THE ROOKIE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Pippa is the sister of Cerberus Security specialist Seth Newcomb

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

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Dillon and Pippa) THE ROOKIE focuses on the protection of comedienne Pippa Newcomb. Pippa Newcomb has a stalker, and the attacks are becoming more personal and dangerous. In an effort to protect his sister without involving the police or himself, Pippa’s brother Seth offers former Chicago Detective Matt Dillon the ‘opportunity’ to keep an eye on our story line heroine but from the outset, nothing goes according to plan. An attack against Pippa’s manager Gretchen Miller, and the regular appearance of threatening notes brings with it the possibility of someone close, who is taking aim at our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on the building relationship between Dillon and Pippa, as Dillon struggles to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love. Pippa is determined to push Dillon and the Cerberus crew out of her life but as the threats become more dangerous, Dillon will blame himself for crossing the line with our story line heroine.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and dynamic. We are reintroduced to Pippa’s brother Seth Newcomb, as well as Pippa’s manager Gretchen, assistant Marty Simpson, former US soldier turned B&B owner Jack MacNair; and fellow comic Kimberly.

THE ROOKIE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, jealousy and obsession, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is intriguing and entertaining; the romance is provocative; the characters are determined and desperate.

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The Sentinel
The Keeper
The Player
The Fixer
The Sniper

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Reviewed by Sandy

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THE ROOKIE by Kimberly Kincaid-Review & Excerpt Tour

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THE ROOKIE (The Intelligence #1) by Kimberly Kincaid-Review & Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date

Book one in the Intelligence Unit series, coming fall 2020. Also published in “Danger and Desire: A Romantic Suspense Anthology”.

Police recruit Xander Matthews has two goals: to keep his head down and his dark and dangerous past where it belongs—behind him. He never thought he’d see brash, beautiful ADA Tara Kingston again. But now they must catch a brutal killer before it’s too late.

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REVIEW: THE ROOKIE by Kimberly Kincaid is the first instalment in the author’s new contemporary, adult INTELLIGENCE UNIT erotic, romantic suspense series-a spin off from her Station Seventeen and Remington Medical series. THE ROOKIE focuses on ADA Tara Kingston and police recruit Xander Matthews. Xander Matthews was first introduced in Down Deep (Station Seventeen #5). You do not have to have read the previous series to understand or follow the current time line although several characters cross over for back story and cohesion.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Tara and Xander) THE ROOKIE follows in the aftermath of an attack against Tara’s confidential informant, an informant scheduled to testify against a gun running murder. Coming face to face with Xander Matthews, a man she once tried to prosecute for arson two year earlier meant facing down a man who stirred something deep within our story line heroine. As Xander and the Remington Police Force take the informant into protective custody, Tara finds herself falling for Xander Matthews. What ensues is the ongoing protection of Tara’s CI, and the potential fall-out as Tara becomes fodder in a game of murder and revenge.

THE ROOKIE is a character driven, fast paced novella that introduces the Remington Intelligence Unit. A detailed and intriguing story line THE ROOKIE is an impassioned tale of second chances, karma and love. The premise is suspenseful; the romance is seductive; the characters are spirited and inspiring.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Tara took a step toward him, her arms softening at her sides. “You’re a really nice guy, you know that?”
The urge to correct her was strong, but Xander bit it in half and said, “Just doing my job.”
“The standard answer when someone says ‘you’re a nice guy’ is usually ‘thank you’.”
The words carried none of her usual heat, filled instead with curiosity, and hell, Xander would take her ire a million times over the beautiful, wide-open look on her face right now. “Thank you.”
Another step, and now Tara was right in front of him, close enough to touch. “How come you don’t like being called a nice guy?”
His pulse flared, but that shit about old habits was real.
This time, he stepped toward her, cutting the distance between them to inches. “The standard answer when someone says ‘thank you’ is usually ‘you’re welcome’.”
“Oh,” Tara breathed. Her lips parted to release the sound as a sigh, and suddenly, there was nothing in the universe other than him, her, and the red-hot urge to claim her mouth. “You’re welcome, Xander.” 


 

Kimberly Kincaid writes contemporary romance that splits the difference between sexy and sweet and hot and edgy romantic suspense. When she’s not sitting cross-legged in an ancient desk chair known as “The Pleather Bomber”, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book. Kimberly is a USA Today best-selling author and a 2016 and 2015 RWA RITA® finalist and 2014 Bookseller’s Best nominee who lives (and writes!) by the mantra that food is love. Kimberly resides in Virginia with her wildly patient husband and their three daughters.

 

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DANGER AND DESIRE: A Romantic Suspense Anthology

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DANGER AND DESIRE: A Romantic Suspense Anthology by Kimberly Kincaid and Janie Crouch

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RELEASE DATE: September 15,2020

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DANGER AND DESIRE is an eight novella, multi-authored romantic suspense anthology. My review covers THE ROOKIE by Kimberly Kincaid and SCOUT by Janie Crouch.

The Rookie by Kimberly Kincaid

Police recruit Xander Matthews has two goals: to keep his head down and his dark and dangerous past where it belongs—behind him. He never thought he’d see brash, beautiful ADA Tara Kingston again. But now they must catch a brutal killer before it’s too late.

••••••••

REVIEW: THE ROOKIE by Kimberly Kincaid is the first instalment and novella in the author’s new contemporary, adult INTELLIGENCE UNIT erotic, romantic suspense series-a spin off from her Station Seventeen and Remington Medical series. THE ROOKIE focuses on ADA Tara Kingston and police recruit Xander Matthews. Xander Matthews was first introduced in Down Deep (Station Seventeen #5). You do not have to have read the previous series to understand or follow the current time line although several characters cross over for back story and cohesion.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Tara and Xander) THE ROOKIE follows in the aftermath of an attack against Tara’s confidential informant, an informant scheduled to testify against a gun running murder. Coming face to face with Xander Matthews, a man she once tried to prosecute for arson two year earlier meant facing down a man who stirred something deep within our story line heroine. As Xander and the Remington Police Force take the informant into protective custody, Tara finds herself falling for Xander Matthews. What ensues is the ongoing protection of Tara’s CI, and the potential fall-out as Tara becomes fodder in a game of murder and revenge.

THE ROOKIE is a character driven, fast paced novella that introduces the Remington Intelligence Unit. A detailed and intriguing story line THE ROOKIE is an impassioned tale of second chances, karma and love. The premise is suspenseful; the romance is seductive; the characters are spirited and inspiring.

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SCOUT by Janie Crouch

Linear Tactical’s Wyatt Highfield is running for his life with intel that will break up a human trafficking ring. The last thing he wants is to bring danger to Nadine Macfarlane’s door. The gentle beauty has been through enough, and has the scars—physical and emotional—to prove it. But she’s his only option.

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REVIEW: SCOUT by Janie Couch is part of the author’s Linear Tactical romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Linear Tactical. This is former Special Forces Green Beret soldier Wyatt ‘Scout’ Highfield, and virtual assistant Nadine Macfarlane’s story line. You do not have to have read the previous story line to understand or follow the current time line although several characters cross over for back story and cohesion.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Wyatt and Nadine) SCOUT follows the friends to lovers relationship between former Special Forces Green Beret soldier Wyatt ‘Scout’ Highfield, and virtual assistant Nadine Macfarlane. Several months earlier Nadine Macfarlane’s life imploded and she has lived on her own, off the grid in an effort heal both physically and mentally but the one constant in her life has been former Special Forces soldier Wyatt Highfield, the man who stars in her fantasies and dreams. On the run, trying to stay one step ahead, Wyatt lands in Idaho Falls, where a battered and beaten Wyatt will ‘accidentally’ run into our story line heroine, an accident Nadine attributes to fate but what our heroine doesn’t know is that Wyatt has been keeping an eye on Nadine Macfarlane for close to one year. Trouble has followed Wyatt to Nadine’s front door, and with it the possibility of the two not surviving. With Wyatt and Nadine on the run, our couple must call the team at Linear Tactical in an effort to make it home alive.

SCOUT is a quick read; a novella length story of danger, drama, friendship, love and a happily ever after. The premise is intriguing and inviting; the romance is passionate; the characters are energetic and spirited.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Rookie by Abigail Owen – a Review

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The Rookie by Abigail Owen – a Review

 

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Description:
To escape exile, Aidan Paytah has had to prove himself worthy. Every second of every damn day. He fought with everything he had to earn his precarious place on the Huracán team of dragon shifter enforcers. He can’t fail or afford distractions, no matter how temptingly sweet. Total loyalty to the clans and dedication to his team is the only way.

Sera Morrison lost her parents and her husband in short order, leaving her a single mother running her family winery alone. Nothing could ever have prepared her for the discovery that she’s a destined dragon mate. But once she finds out, there’s only one man she wants—the one who walks away.

However, the Alliance Council has its own agenda. They want to use her as a political pawn and force a mating that could ultimately kill her to save the High King. Aidan has no choice but to kidnap her, even if it means their close proximity reinforces their own mating bond. And mating with him could end up being a far worse fate for Sera….

 

 

Review: 

The Rookie by Abigail Owen is the 3rd book in her Fire’s Edge series.  I’ve read both the previous books “boss and the mate”. And to be honest, I think you need to read them in order. 

Aidan was an orphan, and dragons don’t look too kindly on orphans, too many go rogue. Being in Finn’s Huracan’s team is all Aidan wants, well not all he wants…. Sera had been on his mind since they met months ago. But she’s not on his plan, he wants to show the council that an orphan dragon is just as capable of being a valuable members the community as a dragon brought up with family. 

Sera only wants to raise her son and build her business. But after being made aware there are dragons in the world, Sera doesn’t feel safe anymore. She watched her best friend become a mate to Finn (the team leader) as far as she is aware, the Huracan team are like police, judges and firefighters all rolled into one, and when needed, they will dispense justice. Sera is also aware that some human females are compatible with the dragons, and can mate and be together. 

So Aidan wants Sera….. Sera wants more from Aidan, but he won’t acknowledge her or their attraction to one another. (But that doesn’t stop him from visiting her in his dreams, in his dreams he can be with her, love her, and talk to her) what’s a girl to do? 

Sera is then told by Aidan that she is a rare dragon mate, she doesn’t have one brand in the back of her neck, no, she has three!! Three different clans will be introduced to her, and three of those clans include three dragons in this team!!! (Dragons and human women, need to be compatible, if not, then the woman is consumed from the inside out with fire) 

But Aidan isn’t prepared to lose Sera in a missed matched mating, so he kidnaps her, this is going to make his life so much more harder, how can he prove an orphan dragon to be reliable, if he runs off with his new kings mate?! 

Being in such close proximity with Sera will surely bring on his own mating bond. But he can’t give in ….. 

I’m liking this series a lot. A different spin on dragons and their mates. A great team of dragons (that I’m hoping will get stories) and a bad guy that doesn’t seem all that bad (yes he’s starting fires, but he’s trying to save human women from being forced into matings that may kill them) 

And the mystery dragon? The one who wants a mate and keeps being thwarted? He thinks he’s entitled to a mate …. He almost had Delaney, and then Sera, it’s getting close.  I have my suspicions, I just need the next book ?

THE BOSS (book #1) is ONLY 99¢:

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THE MATE (book #2) is currently FREE

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Reviewed by Julie

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