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* Review * GONE TOO FAR by Debra Webb

* Review * GONE TOO FAR by Debra WebbGone Too Far by Debra Webb
Series: Devlin & Falco #2
Published by Thomas & Mercer on April 27, 2021
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four-half-stars

As veteran detectives of the Birmingham Police Department, Kerri Devlin and Luke Falco have seen it all. So when the city’s new hotshot deputy district attorney turns up dead as part of a double homicide, the partners immediately get to work.

But this is no ordinary case. Devlin and Falco quickly link the murdered DDA to one of their own: former BPD detective Sadie Cross. But Sadie’s fractured memory is yet another puzzle to decipher, as she only recalls bits and pieces of her violent past…a past that may hold clues to the motive behind the murders.

As the group slowly begins to unearth the truth, they soon discover that the more secrets are revealed, the more fatal the consequences.

 

Debra Webb hooked me from the first page! With the second in the Devlin and Falco series, GONE TOO FAR brings murder and turmoil too close to home when the ADA is murdered right under the nose of a former police detective and Devlin and Falco are left to decipher the pieces as danger is nipping at their heals. Great suspense, interesting characters and more twists and turns than you can count. I’m looking forward to more from these two!

One double homicide takes them on a run through corruption while what feels like a bullying situation turns into so much more before they can think twice.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a fast paced police investigation with tidbits of family life and office politics mixed in throughout.

four-half-stars

* Release Blitz * FALLEN JESTER by Devney Perry

 

Fallen Jester by Devney Perry is now live!

 

Leo Winter loves his life. He works when he needs money. He rides when he craves freedom. He frequents the local bar when he wants a good time. The Tin Gypsies might be a memory, but the bachelor life he lived with his motorcycle club still suits him fine. So when a one-night stand surprises him at a family barbecue and claims she’s pregnant with his child, he’s certain he’s died and gone to hell.

Cassandra Cline took one night off from her structured life. One. And now her wild fling with the local bad boy has turned her life sideways. Her dreams and academic career are circling the drain, and none of it would have happened if she’d stayed far, far away from Leo. Except avoiding him is impossible, especially when she’s forced to move home to Clifton Forge, Montana. And he refuses to leave her side when a series of strange accidents put her and their baby at risk. But are they accidents? Or is she standing in the middle of a battlefield she doesn’t understand? Her only allies are people she barely knows. And a man who has the potential to steal her heart. If only he’d stop playing the fool.

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Meet Devney

Devney is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her family. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she’s discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop.

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* Blog Tour/Review * ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS by Stacey Lynn

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* Blog Tour/Review * ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS by Stacey LynnAll The Beautiful Things by Stacey Lynn
Series: Love and Lies Duet #2
Published by SL Books on May 11, 2021
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four-stars

She’d been betrayed too many times to hand over her trust.
I’d lost too many people to love too easily.

Together, we were a mess. A constant struggle for peace. Yet it was in each other we found everything we were looking for.

Until tragedy struck and I feared the worst.
Pushing her away would have been the best. Kept us safe and unshaken.

But it was too late. My little fighter had determined what she wanted, and she was willing to go down swinging to finally earn her happily ever after.

It was her determination that kept us together, even through the worst of it.
If we finally made it to the other side, all the ugly things we’d survived could lead to something beautiful.

  A powerfully emotional journey of healing. With the second book in her Love and Lies Duet Stacey Lynn brings all the emotions and feels to the surface as Lilly uncovers the secrets that Hudson has been hiding. I wasn’t quite as captivated in this half of the story as I was in the first, but as a whole the duet was beautifully written and a strong emotional journey.

Lilly has fallen for this family just as she learns they are an addition to the list of lies that have been fed to her throughout her life. Watching her grow the strength to figure out what’s real and what’s not is a rewarding.

Hudson is a really nice guy, and though he was part of the subterfuge, he never had ill will against Lilly.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an emotional read filled with characters who aren’t perfect, but who love hard.

 

 

 

 

“An emotional and thought-provoking romance fueled by a page-turning suspense.” – Jewel E. Ann, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

All the Beautiful Things, the highly anticipated conclusion to the unforgettable Love & Lies Duet by Stacey Lynn is available now!


She’d been betrayed too many times to hand over her trust. I’d lost too many people to love too easily.

Together, we were a mess. A constant struggle for peace. Yet it was in each other we found everything we were looking for. Until tragedy struck and I feared the worst. Pushing her away would have been the best. Kept us safe and unshaken.

But it was too late. My little fighter had determined what she wanted, and she was willing to go down swinging to finally earn her happily ever after.

It was her determination that kept us together, even through the worst of it. If we finally made it to the other side, all the ugly things we’d survived could lead to something beautiful.

 

 

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Excerpt from All the Ugly Things:

She worked in a shithole diner and probably lived in a shithole place when she was the daughter of a state judge, probably grew up in private schools with a Mercedes gifted to her on her sixteenth birthday and more money than my own parents had. This shouldn’t be her life. She’s better than this. Better than her circumstance and I believe her. She just needs someone to help. The memory of Melissa’s pleading eyes made me squeeze my own eyes shut. “Fucking bleeding heart.” Since she could walk, she had a calling to save everything from kittens and frogs and turtles in the road to classmates and children where she worked. One last request. Promise me. I’d wanted to throttle her slim, pale throat. I gripped the door handle and scowled at the silver-plated handle, before I threw it open. “Happy now?” I asked, and somehow, I knew she was. Lilly was still in the back when I entered. Where Dad said she always stood, there was an old laptop with notebooks spread open. I took the seat at the far end and waited, snagging a menu from the counter on my way. The food was cheap, basic diner food, perfect for the clientele a place like this brought in. Greasy, thick burgers, patty melts, and Reubens. Sandwiches and burgers and two salad options. It was late enough none of it appealed to me. Probably why my dad came for the pies. Fortunately for me, he’d said they were the best he’d ever tasted, and I’d inherited his sweet tooth. The creak of old, squeaky door hinges rang out and I lifted my head. Lilly came out carrying a tray stacked with food, focused on the four-top. I didn’t move for fear of distracting her. Not a great first impression to make if she ended up covered in grease and condiments. The guys at the table did more shoulder-slapping, whooping and hollering like they were watching the Super Bowl and not their food being delivered. I kept my eyes on them, waiting for one to give me a reason to put an end to all of them. The dark-haired guy would be first. He sat at the outer edge of the booth and as Lilly leaned forward to deliver a tray to the guy next to him, his hand hovered inches from her backside. The blond across the table egged him on with a nod but she stood back, put space between them, and barked, “Even think of touching me and none of you are leaving with your dicks still attached to your body.” “Oohh. I’ll show you mine happily,” one said, hands dropping to his lap. She glared at him, resting bitch face I was certain she learned in prison firmly in place. It didn’t look right on her. Too hard. Too forced. What would she have been like as a smiling, happy teenager before life was stolen from her? Damn it. I felt it then. That pull my dad had when he first saw her. She’d lost too much.

 

Meet Stacey Lynn:

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

The author of over thirty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on sports romance and emotional, small-town romance, she also loves stretching herself in different genres.

Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Together with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, she has four children. Her life is a chaotic mess that fights with her Type-A, list-making, neurotically organized preferences and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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four-stars

* Review * BLAZE by Janie Crouch

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* Review * BLAZE by Janie CrouchBlaze by Janie Crouch
Series: Linear Tactical #12
Published by Calamittie Jane Publishing on May 11, 2021
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four-stars




Kendrick and Neo's love story, plus the exciting start of the family Dorian and Ray never thought they'd have...

Ivy League graduate and computer genius Kendrick Foster, aka Blaze, never expected to find himself putting down permanent roots in a tiny town in Wyoming.

But family isn’t always blood, and the Linear Tactical team is very definitely his family. He’s not going anywhere.

Neo LeBarre has always been a loner. Her computer hacking days brought her into contact with Linear Tactical, but she’s never felt like she could fit in here. These people are good, decent, honest.

She’s not.

When her past catches up with her, demanding more than she can possibly pay, Neo will have to turn the heroes surrounding her, especially Kendrick, for help. If they'll even give her the time of day after what she's done.

There's a danger closing in—one that will threaten to rip them all apart.

 

Tension is in the air as hacker vs. hacker collide! With book twelve in her always popular Linear Tactical series Janie Crouch brings us the story of Kendrick and Neo. Their portion of the story was fresh and exciting, but the secondary story of Dorian and Ray’s family felt like we’d already been there. We might not have known every aspect of how the kids came to be part of their family, but it still felt like a repeat of time we had already covered. I would have enjoyed it more if the true story line had been more developed rather than going back to an old subject, but it was a nice added addition to the series as a whole.

Kendrick has been steadfast and true for as long as he’s been helping the Linear Tactical team. I would have liked a little more detail of how he came to be the man he is today, but I enjoyed him none-the-less.

Neo is mysterious and delightful. We learned things about her background that showed us what makes her tick.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys non-stop action and suspense mixed with a whole lot of heart and feels!

four-stars

* Blog Tour/Review * TALK HOCKEY TO ME by Kelly Jamieson

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* Blog Tour/Review * TALK HOCKEY TO ME by Kelly JamiesonTalk Hockey to Me by Kelly Jamieson
Series: Bears Hockey #3
Published by Kelly Jamieson on May 11, 2021
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four-stars

Hunter
Timing. Hockey careers are made or broken on it, and mine has taken exceptionally broken road. I'm not a star. I'm a grinder, I work hard, and I'm finally at the point I can put the past behind me and get the fat, long-term contract I deserve.

But my agent--the man who stuck by me through every crash and burn--has had a heart attack. I need another agent now, or my one chance for the good money will slip through my fingers. Kate's a rookie, but she loves the game like I do, so I pick up the phone. And I wonder if she remembers that one night in Cancun as vividly as I do.

Kate
Hockey. All my life I've lived it, breathed it, played it. Now it's my business. As an agent, I'm tied to my phone at all hours, but nothing prepared me to hear Hunter's voice. The last time I saw him--three years ago--there was a lot of bare skin and horny hormones involved.

I've handled it all in my short career--sexism, harassment, being broke, being laughed at. Resisting the attraction between us should be easy. Until it isn't. And Hunter's past shakes his confidence hard enough that he could make the worst decision at the worst possible time...

  Their undeniable attraction is sure to please! With the third book in her always exciting Bears Hockey series Kelly Jamieson brings us a reunion story showcasing the one that got away. The characters where attention grabbing and while I didn’t find the overall story as enthralling as the first two in the series, the tension was high and the happily ever after was very satisfying.

Hunter easily finds a place in the reader’s heart once his past is revealed and his love of the game and good-heartedness solidly keeps him there throughout the story.

Kate is independent and a real go-getter with a solid heart underneath her tough gal persona. I enjoyed getting to know her very much.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a hockey story filled with romance and a close-knit group of friends and teammates who make for a powerful story.

 

 

 

 

Talk Hockey to Me, an all-new swoon-worthy, hockey romance from USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson is available now!

They can resist their attraction…until their hearts rocket them across the blue line.

Hunter Timing. Hockey careers are made or broken on it, and mine has taken an exceptionally broken road. I’m not a star. I’m a grinder, I work hard, and I’m finally at the point I can put the past behind me and get the fat, long-term contract I deserve.

But my agent—the man who stuck by me through every crash and burn—has had a heart attack. I need another agent now, or my one chance for the good money will slip through my fingers. Kate’s a rookie, but she loves the game like I do, so I pick up the phone. And I wonder if she remembers that one night in Cancun as vividly as I do.

Kate Hockey. All my life I’ve lived it, breathed it, played it. Now it’s my business. As an agent, I’m tied to my phone at all hours, but nothing prepared me to hear Hunter’s voice. The last time I saw him—three years ago—there was a lot of bare skin and horny hormones involved.

I’ve handled it all in my short career—sexism, harassment, being broke, being laughed at. Resisting the attraction between us should be easy. Until it isn’t. And Hunter’s past shakes his confidence hard enough that he could make the worst decision at the worst possible time…

 

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Excerpt

We walk into the bright and sunny apartment. Being a corner unit, it has lots of windows, and the décor is light and airy, all pale gray and white. “Cute place,” I say. “Thanks. It’s tiny but I love the neighborhood.” “It looks like you.” Kate gives me a skeptical look. “Organized. Tidy. Modern.” She gives me a long, impassive look. “That’s me, huh? Tidy?” Shit. There I go again. I called her tough that night and I think she was insulted. Now I’ve done it again. “Well, not right now,” I admit, eyeing her sweaty hair and face. That probably didn’t make it better. “You’re not wrong.” She sighs and sets the bear head on the small island. “Okay, help me get this off. I really need to pee now.” We wrestle her out of the costume, and I try not to notice that I’m touching her. Under the getup, she’s wearing a thin tank top and a pair of tiny, tight black shorts. I swallow hard. One hand grazes her bare arm. Then her thigh. I hear her sharp intake of breath and my gaze lands on her nipples, now hard and poking against her bra and tank top. Christ. I kneel to help her step out of the costume. She sets a hand on my shoulder for balance and lifts one long, sleek leg. I want to run my hands up and down her leg so badly my palms tingle. My dick is pushing aggressively against the fly of my jeans. I look up at her. She’s watching me, her lips parted, her eyes pupils dilated. A flush stains her cheeks and she catches her bottom lip between her teeth. Daringly, I set my hands on her calf and she pulls the other foot free of the fur garment. I slide my hands around the back of her firmly muscled calves, and then up to the backs of her knees. She shivers. “Hunter…” She’s not stopping me. I glide my hands up the backs of her thighs, then over the little shorts to cup her ass. I straighten my legs and stand, pulling her closer. Bending my head, we’re nearly nose to nose. Her eyelashes flutter. Our mouths are so close… “Kate.” She pulls back, her eyes full of regret. “Hunter. We can’t do this.” I close my eyes at the stab of disappointment. “Right. Right. Sorry.” “Also, I still have to go to the bathroom.” She darts away from me and into the bathroom, slamming the door shut. I lean against her kitchen island, sweating, breathing hard. My heart is galloping. Jesus. I fucked up. Why did I touch her like that? What the fuck is wrong with me?

About Kelly Jamieson

Kelly Jamieson is a USA Today bestselling author of over fifty romance novels and novellas. She writes the kind of books she loves to read–sexy romance with heat, humor and emotion. Her writing has been described as “emotionally complex”, “sweet and satisfying” and “blisteringly sexy”. She likes coffee (black), wine (mostly white) and shoes (high!). She also loves watching hockey. She is the author of the popular Heller Brothers Hockey series, Aces Hockey series, and the Rule of Three trilogy.

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four-stars

* Review * MAYBE WE WILL by Melissa Foster

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* Review * MAYBE WE WILL by Melissa FosterMaybe We Will by Melissa Foster
Series: Silver Harbor #1
Published by Montlake on May 4, 2021
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five-stars




When chef Abby de Messiéres returns to Silver Island with her sister to get their late mother’s affairs in order, she expected to inherit her mother’s bistro along with their childhood home, not to discover a half sister they never knew existed, and a handsome vacationer camped out on her mother’s patio.

Workaholic Aiden Aldridge has been sent to Silver Island on a work-free vacation, armed with a “Let Loose list,” and ordered to get a life by the much-younger sister he raised after the death of their parents. After years of focusing on his sister’s well-being, he’s blindsided by his intense attraction to the gorgeous, free-spirited Abby.

Aiden might not know much about chilling out, but he’s excellent at striking deals. He helps Abby with the restaurant in exchange for her help in tackling the items on his list. Sparks fly as Aiden and Abby work, and play, side by side. Intimate conversations lead to steamy kisses and undeniable passion. But there’s more to Aiden than Abby knows, and when the truth comes out, their new romance is put to the test, as the two find out if true love really can conquer all.

 

A new series to adore from Melissa Foster! With the kickoff to her brand new Silver Harbor series we jump head first into Abby and Aiden’s romance in MAYBE WE WILL and I loved every minute of it! The meet cute is divine, the adorableness and heat mix together to perfection and their back stories bring so much to the story. I can’t wait for more!

Abby is at a turning point in her life when she returns home to Silver Island to mourn the loss of her mother and decide what to do with the home and business left behind. Little does she expect to be handed a second sister she knew nothing about.

Aiden will be a familiar face to anyone who loved Remi’s story when she fell for Mason in THIS IS LOVE. He took over raising his little sister when their parents were killed in an accident years ago and now that she’s settled into her happily ever after, she knows he’s feeling at loose ends so she forces a vacation on him … a month on Silver Island with a list of things he has to do to relax.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves an emotional story with an intense love building as friends and family fill an important part of the storyline. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series already.

five-stars

* Review * FINDING ASHLEY by Danielle Steel

* Review * FINDING ASHLEY by Danielle SteelFinding Ashley by Danielle Steel
Published by Delacorte Press on April 27, 2021
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five-stars




In this blockbuster novel from Danielle Steel, two estranged sisters get the chance to connect again and right the wrongs of the past.

Melissa Henderson is leading a quiet life. Once a bestselling author, she now pours all her energy into renovating a Victorian house nestled in the foothills of rural New England. Six years ago, she lost her young son to cancer, and her marriage dissolved. She stopped writing. It was only when she bought the old house that Melissa found a purpose, and came alive as she made it beautiful again.

After a wildfire that threatens her home appears on the news, Melissa receives a call from her sister, Hattie. They were close once, but that was before Melissa withdrew from the world. Now Hattie, who became a nun at twenty-five, is determined to help Melissa turn a new page, even if it means reopening one of the most painful chapters of her life.

At sixteen, a pregnant Melissa was sent to a gloomy convent in Ireland to have— and give up—her baby, to spare the family shame. All these years later, Hattie feels compelled to embark on a journey that will change both their lives forever, and track down the child Melissa gave up.

Finding Ashley is a masterpiece of contemporary drama and tells a gripping story of the strength of the human spirit to chase an impossible dream. It is the story of two strong, brave women turning wrenching loss into reconnection, and a family reunited after bringing dark secrets into the light.

 

You’ll be caught up in this emotional journey in no time! Danielle Steel weaves a tale like no other, so I’m always prepared to be drawn into her characters quickly and FINDING ASHLEY was no exception. The backstory is powerful, the main characters are attention grabbing and the coming reunion is at the top of our mind as we move through the story. I loved it!

Melissa is so easy to sympathize with. Her world fell apart when she lost her young son to cancer, and the salvation of remodeling an old Victorian house became her life for the last few years. While reconnecting with her sister, she divulges info from the past that leads to a discovery.

Hattie has given her life to the pleasure of serving god and his people, so when she sees a window into easing her sister’s suffering, she sets out on a journey of healing. Along the way her beliefs are challenged and her past resurfaces.

I loved the emotional depth that arose from this story and each aspect of it. Highly recommend!

five-stars

* Review * PREGNANT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S HEIR by Annie West

* Review * PREGNANT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S HEIR by Annie WestPregnant with His Majesty's Heir by Annie West
Published by Harlequin Presents on April 27, 2021
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five-stars




The father of her baby…
Is none other than the king!

After the death of his beloved uncle and cousin, reluctant royal Lucien is seeking escape. Which he finds with an irresistible waitress who stokes an uncontrollable fire within him…

Her one reckless night with an unforgettable stranger leaves Aurélie a mother-to-be. She’s scandalized to discover her baby’s father is the brand-new king of Vallort! And as much as ordinary Aurélie can barely imagine her place in this opulent kingdom, she has no choice. She must confess all to Lucien and await His Majesty’s reaction…

 

A surprise baby is shaking up both of their lives! PREGNANT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S HEIR by Annie West is fast paced and exciting. The characters are both easy to like, their back stories are rich in drama and their connection and determination to do right by their child is heartwarming. I really enjoyed their story!

Lucien is a wayward soul who must find his way and lead his newly crowned kingdom the way his uncle and cousin would have wanted him to. He never expects one night of release to change his life yet again, but there’s no denying that he wants this chance at a family.

Aurelie is a bit of a take on Cinderella with wicked family in her past as she now finds herself alone and without a connection. She can’t resist one night of passion with a sexy stranger, but she soon finds herself betrothed and with child.

I highly recommend this fast paced story to anyone who loves a royal romance with heartfelt characters and powerful back stories.

five-stars

* Review * THE ROAD TO ROSE BEND by Naima Simone

* Review * THE ROAD TO ROSE BEND by Naima SimoneThe Road to Rose Bend by Naima Simone
Series: Rose Bend #1
Published by HQN Books on April 27, 2021
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four-half-stars




If it was only about her, she might never have come back to Rose Bend.

But it’s not only about her anymore.

Sydney Collins left the small Berkshires town of Rose Bend eight years ago, grieving her sister’s death—and heartbroken over her parents’ rejection. But now the rebel is back—newly divorced and pregnant—ready to face her fears and make a home for her child in the caring community she once knew. The last thing she needs is trouble. But trouble just set her body on fire with one hot, hot smile.

Widower and Rose Bend mayor Coltrane Dennison hasn’t smiled in ages. Until a chance run-in with Sydney Collins, who’s all grown-up and making him want what he knows he can’t have. Grief is his only connection to the wife and son he lost, and he won’t give it up. Not for Sydney, not for her child, not for his heart. But when Sydney’s ex threatens to upend everything she’s rebuilt in Rose Bend, Cole and Sydney may find that a little trouble will take them where they never expected to go.

 

A heart-wrenchingly emotional journey of healing! Naima Simone brings on all the feels in the spicy first book in her Rose Bend series and I simply loved it! The ending was a tad abrupt and I wanted a little more there, but overall the emotional depth was spot on, the romance was steaming hot and the characters were so easy to like and cheer on. I’m looking forward to more of Rose Bend!

Sydney is impossible to dislike. She’s reached the point in life where she’s tired of living for someone else and she wants to be happy for a change. Her surprise pregnancy shook up her semi-friendly divorce, but coming home to Rose Bend seems like the way to go.

Cole is complex. One one side, he’s obviously still buried in grief for his wife and son, but on the other side he’s so ready to wrap his dirty talking body around this woman that makes him want to do wicked things to her every single time she is near. I loved his entire family!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a passionate romance that heals the wounds of hte past as a happily ever after rolls onto the scene one day at a time.

four-half-stars

* Review * KILLER CONSPIRACY by Lena Diaz

* Review * KILLER CONSPIRACY by Lena DiazKiller Conspiracy by Lena Diaz
Series: The Justice Seekers #3
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on April 27, 2021
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five-stars




To rescue the son he never knew

He’ll protect the woman he can’t forget.

Six years ago, First Daughter Harper Manning destroyed Gage Bishop’s Secret Service career. Now his beautiful charge is back with shocking news: their baby lived and is being held hostage. Gage vows to find and protect the child, even as Harper threatens his professional restraint. As they peel back the layers to get to the truth, can they also uncover why their baby’s life became such a gut-wrenching conspiracy?

 

Lena Diaz shines in this unputdownable saga! With the third book in her Justice Seekers series the tension is stronger than ever when the one that got away steps back into the heroine’s life in KILLER CONSPIRACY. The premise of the story is attention grabbing from the very start and the twists and turns keep us on our toes throughout. I’m looking forward to more in the series!

Harper has some forgiveness to earn in the beginning, but her tenacity and overall good heart goes a long way in Gage’s acceptance.

Gage is easy to like and support during the story as bits of his life unravel and we learn more of his past.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys an intrigue filled with strong connections and a satisfying happily ever after.

five-stars