Archives for May 2016

5 STARS!

A riveting tale of lust and revenge!

Sela Halstead was getting by.  Going to school, dragging herself through from one day to another, surviving.  That all changed when she caught a glimpse of a tattoo on an interviewee on TV one day.  She became embroiled with a new mission.  Alive again.  Empowered to make herself into what she thought she needed to be to accomplish her goal.  Her revenge.

With a goal of infiltrating millionaire Jonathon Townsend’s inner circle, Sela becomes one of the girls interested in using the The Sugar Bowl to further herself … to get closer to JT … to find out who his accomplices were that night … the night her innocence died.  She never expects to hit the stumbling block of Beckett North, who takes her breath away.

Beck is the tech side of his and JT’s partnership in The Sugar Bowl.  He’s living large and doesn’t commit to anything but business.  Until he meets Sela.  He’s drawn to her and pursues her, breaking his own rules of just one night.  As they pursue their attraction and develop feelings for one another, will she trust him with her secrets?

CLIFFHANGER!

ARC received via NetGalley

4 STARS!

Another action based mystery to solve with the help of The Justice Team!  There is never a dull moment when this team is brought in.  Lots of suspicion is cast about as they try to figure out who murdered the Senator and what the ultimate reason was.  It’ll keep you guessing!

High-end political fixer, Fallyn Pasche is devastated when she’s called home to DC when her twin sister, US Senator Heather Pasche is found dead in her home.  Fallyn finds it strange that her young, healthy sister is suddenly dead and starts a little investigating of her own.  As turmoil swirls around her, she calls a friend for a favor and The Justice Team arrives to support her.

Tony Gerard is at a bit of a turning point in his life.  He’s blaming himself for the death of the Chief Justice who was killed on his watch, and he’s not sure what to do with his life at this point.  He’s filling in temporarily with The Justice Team, and is sent out as a bodyguard/security for Fallyn.

As Fallyn’s investigation starts turning up info that someone is willing to repeatedly break in to try to get, they turn up the heat to get to the bottom of this mystery.  Will they discover who murdered her sister and why?  And will this hot, sexy attraction between Fallyn & Tony lead to a future for the two of them?

ARC received from Author

5 STARS!

In this final book of the Apache Protectors series, Jenna Kernan brings us the story of Clyne, the strict, serious Cosen brother, and the family’s fight to get their little sister back into the family.  I really enjoyed hearing more about the back story of their family, and culture and seeing all four brothers come together to embrace and protect their own!

FBI field agent Cassidy Walker isn’t happy to be assigned to protect the man who is trying to take her daughter from her, but she’s always been one to do her job and do it well.  She will keep Apache Tribal Couciller, Clyne Cosen safe if it’s the last thing she does!

Clyne Cosen never appreciates having feds on his reservation, and he appreciates this particular woman even less!  He’s been battling her in court for months to try to get access to get to know their little sister who has been missing from them for years.

As they spend time together and sparks fly, will they ignore their attraction and continue their feud, or will they open their eyes to the connection that’s spinning around them?

ARC received from Author

5 STARS!

With a fun sass to her writing style, Annie O’Neil immerses us into the lives of her characters and takes us on a whirlwind trip to finding love!

Dr. Matteo Torres has dedicated his life to helping orphans and young mother’s in his home country.  When he visits a hospital in London in hopes of receiving funding to expand his facility, he meets nurse Harriet Monticello.

Harriet is a shy, work-oriented person, and enjoys making her facility run smoothly.  When her boss and Matteo put the idea out there that she should visit Buenos Aires to decide if they should fund the new project, she is torn.  She loves her job and doesn’t want to be away for a second, but Matteo is HOT and she would follow him anywhere!

Can Harriet manage to get past the walls Matteo has erected around his heart, or will she only be banging her head into them in trying to reach him?

ARC received from Author/VA

4 1/2 STARS!

In this first book of a new series “Grace Note Records”, Amy Vastine introduces us to the town of Grass Lake, Tennessee.  She weaves the townsfolk, culture and traditions into a cozy place that calls to us to grab a rocking chair on the front porch and settle in to enjoy!  I really liked Dean and Faith’s story and look forward to reading this series again.

Dean Presley never intended to return home to Grass Lake, TN.  The fear of all the memories living there kept him away for years.  It’s only the bad luck of traffic leading him off the main highway on his way back to Nashville, combined with a flat tire that has him walking into the local bar & grill looking for help.

Faith Stratton never thought she’d see that face again.  It’s been years since Dean walked out on their young love and left her behind.  The shock of seeing him again brings back a flood of memories.

Dean is stuck in town for awhile and forced to address the past with Faith.  They eventually find some peace, but future trouble brews on the horizon.  Dean needs to sign her talented brother to his floundering record label, or he will probably go under … but at the same time, Faith needs Sawyer to continue helping her run their horse therapy farm.  Can they find their way to a happy ending?

ARC received from the Author.

4 STARS!

A sexy doctor reunites with his childhood best friend/crush and sparks ignite!  A fun take on “the help falling for the royal” grabs our attention and takes us on a journey of redemption and everlasting love.

When Violet Dempsey is called home due to family illness, she makes the trek back to the royal life she left a dozen years ago.  Upon arriving, she runs into the boy she left behind all those years ago.

Cardiologist Nate Taylor never knew why Violet left, but it turned him cynical about love and thoughts of happily ever after when she basically threw his feelings back in his face by walking away without a word.  He’s risen above his upbringing as the son of the servants, and has done well for himself.

Fighting their attraction doesn’t work very well for the two of them, and when they discover they have a little surprise on the way, how will they decide to deal with it?  Will she decide to run for the hills again or will he convince her she’s worthy of the love he has always had for her?

ARC received from Author/VA.

5 STARS!

In this second book in her “The Cedar River Cowboys” series, Helen Lacey brings us a sweet story revolving around a battle weary Army vet and his girl-next-door!  She weaves a great tale centering on the horror still living inside this wounded soul’s mind and how the power of love goes a long way in achieving some healing.

Dr. Lucy Monero has been crushing on Brant Parker since she was the teenage girl next door.  He barely knew she existed, but she went on to college, med school, and to live her life, with thoughts of him always in the back of her mind.

Brant spent years in the Army and then suddenly he was out and back in town.  He knew Lucy was interested in him, but he just wanted to be alone and ignored her often … until the day came that she would no longer let him ignore her anymore.

Will Brant be able to dig his way through his demons to open his heart to living again?  And will Lucy finally get that happily-ever-after she’s been dreaming about for so long?

ARC received from the Author/VA.

5 STARS!

In Book 3 in The K-9 Trilogy, Kate James brings Logan O’Connor’s story to life!  We met him as the K-9 Unit Captain in both Cal and Rick’s stories previously, but now we get to see a softer side of him.  We delve into his family history, his connection with Boomer, and get to watch the mighty Jagger fall hard for a special lady.  I really enjoyed Logan & Ariana!

Ariana Atkins has only been Chief of Security at the San Diego International Airport for a short time now, and all of a sudden there is a rash of security breaches happening.  Is someone out to get her?  Or could she be involved somehow?

Logan O’Connor is filling in as the liaison for his K-9 unit and explosive threats at the airport.  He and his canine partner, Boomer, are leading the search into finding out how these security breaches are happening and who could possibly be the culprit.  He’s falling hard and fast for Ariana, so he’s not willing to believe she has anything to do with it … even if evidence keeps pointing the finger her way.

ARC received from the author.