Archives for February 21, 2021

* Review * UNLIKELY ALIBI by Lisa Childs

* Review * UNLIKELY ALIBI by Lisa ChildsUnlikely Alibi by Lisa Childs
Series: Colton 911: Chicago #2
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on February 1, 2021
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five-stars

She’s his partner. She’s his friend.

And now she’s his alibi.

Heath Colton is on the verge of taking his company to the next level…but when a double homicide shatters his world, he doesn’t know where to turn. VP Kylie Givens’s desire to safeguard him leaves him with no choice; he agrees to go along with a faux romance. But Heath’s feelings for Kylie are more real than he’s ready to admit, and now they’re both in a killer’s crosshairs…

 

Attention grabbing danger! With the second book in the Colton 911: Chicago series Lisa Childs picks right up where book one left off and brings us Heath Colton’s story in UNLIKELY ALIBI. The main characters are key units of the Colton Connections family business and are thrust into the spotlight when the police come knocking after the double murder. Intrigue is high and friendly and romantic connections bring so many feels in this heartfelt story. I’m looking forward to more in the series!

Heath is a gentle soul. He’s hardworking and dedicated, but this emotional upheaval is taking it’s toll on his heart.

Kylie is a sweetheart. She’s highly dedicated to her job and her friend and isn’t about to let him get railroaded like she’s seen in the past.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a good who-dunnit mixed with family drama and heartwarmingly sexy romance!

five-stars

* Review * DEADLY RIVER PURSUIT by Heather Woodhaven

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * DEADLY RIVER PURSUIT by Heather WoodhavenDeadly River Pursuit by Heather Woodhaven
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on March 1, 2021
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four-half-stars

She knows she witnessed a murder…

But only one man believes her.

After rafting guide Nora Radley witnesses her staff member’s murder—and narrowly escapes being shot—the crime scene casts doubt on her story. With the evidence pointing to suicide, only her ex-fiancé, Ranger Henry McKnight, is on her side. Ten years ago, an eerily similar unsolved crime tore her engagement to Henry apart. But this case might just cost them their lives.

 

Non-stop intrigue! DEADLY RIVER PURSUIT by Heather Woodhaven grabs a reader’s attention from the first page and doesn’t let up. Danger is lurking around every corner and suspicion is high about everybody. There was a lot going on in this book, and it did sway your concentration here and there because of the multiple plot points, but overall it was a highly intense story that played out well.

Nora was believable from the very start and had me pulling for her throughout. She’s hard working and courageous enough to stick to her ground even when others are doubting her.

Henry was supportive, but easily swayed at times. I appreciated his loyalty to his friends and mentor but wanted him to step up for Nora a little more than he did at first.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a highly intense intrigue mixed with touches of romance and faith.

four-half-stars

* Review * CRAVING A REAL TEXAN by Charlene Sands

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * CRAVING A REAL TEXAN by Charlene SandsCraving a Real Texan by Charlene Sands
Series: The Texas Tremaines #1
Published by Harlequin Desire on March 1, 2021
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four-stars

For this personal chef,

things are about to get extremely personal…

Chef Harper Dawn flees to Texas in disguise after a reality dating show disaster. Hiding out at a luxury cabin means posing as personal chef to sexy-as-sin CEO Cade Tremaine. Cade should be off-limits—he doesn’t know who she really is. But they have serious sparks. Can Harper cook up a recipe for Texas-sized second chances…or will her secret stand in the way?

 

A scintillating delve into a new series! With the first book in The Texas Tremaines series Charlene Sands introduces us to the CEO of Tremaine Corporation and his family as he gets a second chance at love in a  sister’s best friend storyline. I’m looking forward to getting to know more of this family!

Cade is attention grabbing from the start. He’s high-powered and hard working, but seeing the softer side of him when he reminisces about the past brings him down to earth in an approachable way.

Harper is a sweetheart. She’s gone about life in a bit of a crazy way but her intentions were pure and she only wants to find that special someone that will make her life complete.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a hint of drama with close friends and family to fall back on as romance simmers.

four-stars

* Review * ONE NIGHT WITH THE REBEL by Kendall Ryan

* Review * ONE NIGHT WITH THE REBEL by Kendall RyanOne Night with the Rebel by Kendall Ryan
Series: Looking to Score #.5
on January 25, 2021
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five-stars

A brand new, FREE series starter from New York Times bestseller, Kendall Ryan.

She barged into my life and turned everything upside down.

We spent one scorching-hot night together, and then she disappeared into the sunset with the golden jock everyone adored. Which makes sense, right? A girl as beautiful and brilliant as Eden Wynn doesn’t end up with a rebel like me.

I expected them to live happily ever after, except that's not what happened.

She's back—and tempting me like no one else has. And while I'm certain I'll only tarnish her shine, I want her. Only her.

I'd heard the old notion that one night held the power to change everything. I just never believed it.

Until now.

 

I’m hooked! With a short but satisfying prequel to her upcoming Looking To Score series, Kendal Ryan grabs our attention quickly with ONE NIGHT WITH THE REBEL. The set up promises to be full of angst and the characters are going to bring all the feels, I can just tell it already. I can’t wait for the continuation!

Eden Wynn is gearing up to take the world of professional hockey by storm, but she’s got a couple of distractions standing in the way … her former long-term boyfriend and the man she spent one electrifying night with in college who just might end up being the one that got away!

I recommend this short prequel to anyone who wants to get the background of this series under their belt before the first full length book releases.

five-stars