* Review * SAVING THE SINGLE DAD by Cheryl Harper

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* Review * SAVING THE SINGLE DAD by Cheryl HarperSaving the Single Dad by Cheryl Harper
Series: Otter Lake Ranger Station
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on June 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

His son and daughter—

They are her family, too

Christina Braswell would do anything for her divorced best friend’s kids, including help their father. Park ranger and sudden single dad Brett Hendrix inspires trust and has everyone’s back. But Christina’s torn between loyalty and a deepening attachment to the handsome Sweetwater, Tennessee, lawman. Brett’s not making it any easier—Christina’s finally feeling as if she belongs somewhere.

 

A heartfelt journey of love and healing! With the next book in her Otter Lake Ranger Station series, Cheryl Harper brings us a story filled with family turmoil, second chances and happily ever afters. The characters are quick to draw us into their plight, and the story line moves easily throughout the book. I especially enjoyed the complexity of the kids in the story.

Christina Braswell is just living life one day at a time, struggling to get by like the rest of us. She really doesn’t need an added dose of drama in her life, but with Leanne as her best friend, she often gets it! This time she’s gone too far, and Chris is spitting mad … but when she hears Leanne’s kids need her, she’s going to be there in a heartbeat … they’re her family!

Park ranger Brett Hendrix doesn’t miss the drama his ex-wife Leanne used to bring to his life one bit, but he sure does miss the help with the parental duties! He’s trying his hardest to be everything his son and daughter need, but occasionally he falls short. When disaster strikes and he has no one else to call, he sucks up his pride and calls on Christina for help … he knows he’s pushed her away a lot in life, but one thing he knows for sure is that she adores his kids.

four-half-stars

* Review * THE THINGS WE DON’T SAY by Ella Carey

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* Review * THE THINGS WE DON’T SAY by Ella CareyThe Things We Don't Say by Ella Carey
Published by Lake Union Publishing on July 1, 2018
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five-stars

A beguiling painting holds the secrets of a woman’s past and calls into question everything she thought she knew about the man she loved…

Nearly sixty years ago, renowned London artist Patrick Adams painted his most famous work: a portrait of his beloved Emma Temple, a fellow bohemian with whom he shared his life. Years after Patrick’s death, ninety-year-old Emma still has the painting hanging over her bed at their country home as a testament to their love.

To Emma’s granddaughter, Laura, the portrait is also a symbol of so much to come. The masterpiece is serving as collateral to pay Laura’s tuition at a prestigious music school. Then the impossible happens when an appraiser claims the painting is a fraud. For Laura, the accusation jeopardizes her future. For Emma, it casts doubt on everything she believed about her relationship with Patrick. Laura is determined to prove that Patrick did indeed paint the portrait. Both her grandmother’s and Patrick’s legacies are worth fighting for.

As the stories of two women entwine, it’s time for Emma to summon up the past—even at the risk of revealing its unspoken secrets.

 

An emotional journey of everlasting love! When faced with the possibility that something she believed to be true might have been far fetched, a woman travels through her memories to recall the love story that defined her life. Going back and forth between present time and the past, we learn about the life that Emma lived and watch her granddaughter try to secure the truth for her. The characters are well developed and the storyline is intriguing. We are left wondering until the very end what truly happened, and it doesn’t disappoint in the emotion and depth of mystery. There was a little lag in parts that could have been improved upon, but overall, a really stunning read!

Emma Temple has lived a full life filled with love, loss and accomplishment. She’s happy to fill her artistic heart with the painting that has brought her joy throughout so many of her ninety years along with loving memories of the past. When a scandal makes it’s way into her life, she’s left bewildered and doubting things she thought were true from the past. Could it be possible that the portrait the love of her life, Patrick Adams painted and gifted to her wasn’t actually his work?

Laura Taylor trusted in her grandmother’s painting enough to secure a student loan to attend a prestigious school of music using it’s value to secure the funds. Now that it’s validity is in question thanks to an art dealer, she’s struggling to figure out how to prove it is authentic. She’s on the verge of losing everything, and if she finds out that Patrick didn’t actually paint the gift of love he bestowed upon her grandmother, it will break Em’s heart!

five-stars

* Blog Tour/Review * FIGHTING FOR EVERYTHING by Laura Kaye

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* Blog Tour/Review * FIGHTING FOR EVERYTHING by Laura KayeFighting for Everything by Laura Kaye
Series: Warrior Fight Club #1
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four-half-stars

Loving her is the biggest fight of his life…

Home from the Marines, Noah Cortez has a secret he doesn’t want his oldest friend, Kristina Moore, to know. It kills him to push her away, especially when he’s noticing just how sexy and confident she’s become in his absence. But, angry and full of fight, he’s not the same man anymore either. Which is why Warrior Fight Club sounds so good.

Kristina loves teaching, but she wants more out of life. She wants Noah—the boy she’s crushed on and waited for. Except Noah is all man now—in ways both oh so good and troubling, too. Still, she wants who he’s become—every war-hardened inch. And when they finally stop fighting their attraction, it’s everything Kristina never dared hope for.

But Noah is secretly spiraling, and when he lashes out, it threatens what he and Kristina have found. The brotherhood of the fight club helps him confront his demons, but only Noah can convince the woman he loves that he’s finally ready to fight for everything.

 

Gritty, emotionally raw and oh so powerful! With the kick-off to a new series, Laura Kaye is capturing the brutally ugly side of veteran PTSD and trying to integrate back into a life that no longer feels like home. It’s an emotional roller coaster as we watch his suffering and feel his pain. The characters were both really easy to connect with, and the story line was fast paced and addictive. I would have liked to have seen a little more of them once they got together, but hopefully we’ll see tidbits throughout the series. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to Billy’s story!

Teacher Kristina Moore is thrilled to have her best friend home after the scare of almost losing him while he served his country. She can’t wait to start hanging out with him again. She adores him … more than he even knows. They’ve been best friends forever, but the things she’s feeling for him now that he’s back in town and all grown up are a lot more than friendly!

Former Marine Noah Cortez is not adjusting well to civilian life. He knows his friends and family love him, and are trying to be patient with him but that just drives him even more up the wall than he already is. He’s depressed and spiraling, he can’t do any of the things he used to be able to do in the same way, and man, he’s angry … really, really angry! Will this new fight club help him release the anger enough that he can pull himself together enough to have the life he’s starting to want with Kristina … or will his anger and attitude push her away once and for all?

 

 

 

 

 

From New York Times bestselling author Laura Kaye, comes the first standalone title in her brand, new Warrior Fight Club series, FIGHTING FOR EVERYTHING. Join the Warrior Fight Club world today!

 

 

Loving her is the biggest fight of his life…

Home from the Marines, Noah Cortez has a secret he doesn’t want his oldest friend, Kristina Moore, to know. It kills him to push her away, especially when he’s noticing just how sexy and confident she’s become in his absence. But, angry and full of fight, he’s not the same man anymore either. Which is why Warrior Fight Club sounds so good.

Kristina loves teaching, but she wants more out of life. She wants Noah-the boy she’s crushed on and waited for. Except Noah is all man now-in ways both oh so good and troubling, too. Still, she wants who he’s become-every war-hardened inch. And when they finally stop fighting their attraction, it’s everything Kristina never dared hope for.

But Noah is secretly spiraling, and when he lashes out, it threatens what he and Kristina have found. The brotherhood of the fight club helps him confront his demons, but only Noah can convince the woman he loves that he’s finally ready to fight for everything.

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FIGHTING FOR EVERYTHING EXCERPT
LAURA KAYE

 

“All done,” Noah said. He gently applied tape to hold the bandage in place, but with the way the back of her hand was swelling, there wasn’t any safe place to press. Sonofabitch. He couldn’t believe this had happened to her. And on his watch.

“You’re taking really good care of me, Noah. Thank you,” Kristina said with a small smile.

“I will always take care of you,” he bit out. And then he realized what he said, and just how vehemently he’d said it. And damn if it hadn’t sounded a whole lot more than friendly. He chanced a glance at Kristina, and it was clear that she’d registered something in his tone, too. He threw away the trash and sat against the edge of the desk. “Why don’t you sit with the ice for a few minutes?”

She rose and stood right in front of him, her pretty eyes even with his given how he was leaning. “I don’t need to sit,” she said in a low voice, her gaze boring into his.

“Well, I need you to sit. So sit.”

Her eyebrow went up. Just the one.

Under other circumstances it might’ve made him laugh. Could she ever just fucking listen to him? But he was wound so tight over witnessing her getting hurt, over the idea that it could’ve been so much worse, over seeing her spilled blood, that it was all he could do not to redecorate Mr. Johnson’s office along the lines of his shower wall. He was nearly vibrating with pent-up frustration.

And now Kristina was boxing him in, observing him too closely, not giving him an out.

“Here’s the part where I’m gonna say ‘thank you,’ and you’re going to say ‘you’re welcome.’ Ready? Thank you for protecting me and taking care of me, Noah.” Her expression was expectant, and not a little amused.

Something about her playfulness wound him a notch tighter. Because he wasn’t playing. His gaze dropped from her eyes to her full pink lips, and desire sucker-punched him so hard he nearly gasped. “Does your mouth hurt?” he rasped.

“Why would my—”

Noah was on her in a flash. Hand cupping the side of her face, arm hauling her tight up against him, mouth claiming hers on a deep, needful, soul-healing kiss. Kristina’s muscles braced in surprise, but then she melted against him, going soft and pliant against all his hardness. And he was hard. So hard, so on edge, so in need of release, that he could’ve spun her around, lifted her onto the desk, and buried himself deep right here and right now.

He needed to be more gentle with her, but the need roaring through him wouldn’t allow him to slow down or back off. And her eager responsiveness didn’t help, either.

Her good hand fisted in his hair, her mouth sucked maddeningly at his tongue, and her body writhed against his erection. And goddamn the noises she was making, because the desperate moans and little mewls of need were hot as fuck, every one stroking his cock and making him harder.

Instinct told Noah that Kristina wouldn’t hinder him playing out his little fantasy on the desk.

Except she was hurt. And they were in a fucking sub shop. Annnd, he couldn’t forget about what was behind door number three—they were supposed to be Just. Friends.

“Shit,” he rasped. “I did it again.”

She grasped at his face. “Yes, thank you for that, too. Keep doing it.” Kristina went in for another kiss. This time, her tongue penetrated him, like she wanted to fight him for control. And hell if that didn’t set off all kinds of heat inside him.

He flipped them around and pinned her to the desk, nearly leaning her backwards over it. The position brought his hard-on flush with that sweet, hot spot between her legs. She cried out and tried to grind against him, but his weight and her skirt kept her pinned tight.

Hurt. Sub shop. Friends.

“Shit, wait.” He stepped back, putting space between them. Because he didn’t think he’d have the strength to resist a third time. Especially when she stared at him with such abject fucking need, her cheeks flush with desire, her hair mussed from his hands, her luscious breasts heaving under that clingy V-neck top. “You’re hurt.”

“And?” Kristina asked.

Noah glared. “Kristina, I’m kinda on the edge here, if you can’t tell.”

She slipped up onto the desk and spread her legs, just the little bit the skirt allowed.

 

 

 

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Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary and erotic romance and romantic suspense, including the Blasphemy, Hard Ink, and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. Laura also writes historical fiction as the NYT bestselling author, Laura Kamoie. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

 

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four-half-stars

* Review * ONE NIGHT WITH DR. NIKOLAIDES by Annie O’Neil

* Review * ONE NIGHT WITH DR. NIKOLAIDES by Annie O’NeilOne Night with Dr. Nikolaides by Annie O'Neil
Series: Hot Greek Docs
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on June 1, 2018
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three-half-stars

One night…

That could change her life forever!

In this Hot Greek Docs story, when an earthquake hits the Greek island of Mythelios, nurse Cailey Tomaras rushes to help—only to encounter childhood crush Dr. Theo Nikolaides! As the trauma fades, they find comfort between the sheets… But when Cailey realizes the consequences of that night, she must prove to lone wolf Theo that he’d make the perfect dad.

 

With the first book in the new Hot Greek Docs series, Annie O’Neil brings us Dr. Theo Nikolaides’s story. He doesn’t think he’s cut out to be a family man, so when a short-lived fling leads to a baby, he’s not exactly thrilled about the situation. The ground work was laid well for each book to come in the series by giving tidbits of info on the partnership they all share in the clinic and glimpses into what the other guys do elsewhere. I’m looking forward to reading more!

When nurse Cailey Tomaras hears that a terrible earthquake has hit the Greek island she calls home, she heeds the call for help and rushes home to help her countrymen. She thought she was prepared for seeing Theo again but he is even more potent in person than she remembered! She doesn’t fit into his world, but that never stopped her heart falling for him!

Doctor Theo Nikolaides went against his high society family to run the clinic on Mythelios so there would be medical care for all who needed it. Now that the earthquake has caused so many injuries, he needs every helping hand he can get. He’s thrilled to see Cailey, but is met with a lukewarm greeting from her. Evidently things happened before she left the island that he wasn’t in the know about … can he convince her that he’s not such a bad guy after all?

three-half-stars

* Review * BEGUILED BY THE FORBIDDEN KNIGHT by Elisabeth Hobbes

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* Review * BEGUILED BY THE FORBIDDEN KNIGHT by Elisabeth HobbesBeguiled by the Forbidden Knight by Elisabeth Hobbes
Published by Harlequin Historical on June 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

He’s her enemy…

…and she must not fall for him!

When her mistress is claimed as an enemy knight’s betrothed, handmaiden Aelfhild knows it would be too dangerous for her lady; she must go in her place. But there’s more to the scarred knight than she first thought—she isn’t expecting to fall for him! As the line between friend and enemy blurs, Aelfhild realizes she might be protecting her mistress, but not her heart…

 

Falling for the wrong knight! The beginning of the story is a tad confusing, as is trying to follow who is being talked about on the trip because of the swtich-a-roo but once you get the characters and setting down pat, it’s a very enjoyable book! The characters are drawn to each other even though they think they’re each someone else, so watching them try to fight the temptation of their attraction is entertaining. I enjoyed seeing what came of all four of them in the end!

Feisty handmaiden Aelfhild isn’t willing to let her friend Lady Sigrun be at the mercy of an enemy Knight even though he tells a story of her mother promoting their marriage. She steps forward and takes her place on the long journey home, but never expects to start falling for the scarred man herself!

When Guilherm FitzLannion is sent to claim the betrothed bride of his lord Gilbert du Rospez, he never expects to encounter such an outspoken lady. He doesn’t understand why her companion is so meek while she is the one to step forth and lead the charge when they face danger along the way, but he finds himself falling for her even though she’s promised to his best friend!

four-half-stars

* Review * TEXAS GRIT by Barb Han

* Review * TEXAS GRIT by Barb HanTexas Grit by Barb Han
Series: Crisis: Cattle Barge
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on June 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

He must face his own demons

To rescue his childhood friend

Dade Butler’s father ruled with an iron fist. Carrie Palmer was bounced around the foster system. But they found solace as childhood friends. Neither imagined their grown-up reunion would involve the six-foot-four handsome rancher rescuing Carrie from a would-be assault. But when a stalker nearly kills Carrie, Dade will stop at nothing to save her—and turn this friendship into a permanent relationship.

 

Childhood best friends reunite in a captivating mystery! With the latest in her Crisis: Cattle Barge series, author Barb Han brings us the next Butler sibling’s story. Dade was the best of friends with Carrie when they were young, but then life changes and teenage strife separated them. Circumstances bring them together again, and he won’t make the mistake of not being there to support a friend this time … and based on their reaction to each other, she might not just be a friend for much longer! The development of their relationship could have been a little stronger, but the whodunnit aspect of the plot carried the book well. Overall a great read!

Recently discharged from the military, Dade Butler is feeling a bit at odds with life at the moment. He’s returned home to Cattle Barge, Texas after his father’s murder and is trying to settle into life on the ranch again amidst all of the family drama. When he meets up with Carrie Palmer after all of these years at just the right time to rescue her from a hairy situation, he sets out to make sure she remains safe.

Carrie Palmer has been bounced around a lot during her life, and the one place she always thought of as a safe haven was Cattle Barge. She’s been doing well since returning and setting up shop, but all of a sudden a stalker, a would-be suitor and the town in general is closing in around her and making it a dangerous place to be. Will Dade be able to keep her safe from the danger … and win her heart in the process?

four-half-stars

* Review * MAREK by Sawyer Bennett

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* Review * MAREK by Sawyer BennettMarek by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Carolina Cold Fury Hockey
Published by Loveswept on May 22, 2018
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four-stars

Marek Fabritis is used to delivering blows, not receiving them. But when he gets tipped off by an anonymous email about his ex-girlfriend, the news leaves him ice cold—and it’s not because Gracen Moore is getting married to a total jerk. It’s the fact that Marek has a three-year-old daughter he never knew about. Now he’s going back home, not to play knight in shining armor but to make damn sure that no man takes what’s his. For the first time, there might be something more important than hockey.

Gracen Moore has always loved Marek. That’s why she let him go, so he could pursue a career in the NHL. And that’s why she never told him about Lilly. Only now does Gracen realize that she made an unforgivable mistake. But is that any reason for Marek to crash her wedding and make an epic scene? If the spark that still smolders between them is to be trusted, maybe. Still, Gracen’s not getting her hopes up. Because she knows better than anyone that appearances aren’t always what they seem. . . .

 

Anger, turmoil and the pull of a once in a lifetime love is what keeps Marek going in the next book in the Cold Fury Hockey series! The beginning felt a little stunted because we didn’t get to experience the drama that had happened first hand and were trying to play catch up in snippets of memories. The story line was quick to grab out attention though, and watching Marek try to connect with this his little look-alike daughter was adorably sweet. The author did a great job of portraying emotions on both sides of their betrayals. I really enjoyed the overall story!

When professional hockey player Marek Fabritis finds out that his childhood sweetheart was pregnant with his baby when he left and never told him, he’s beyond angry! He’s missed more than three years of his daughter Lilly’s life. He can never get that time back, so how can he ever forgive Gracie?

Gracen Moore can’t believe Marek made such a huge scene at what was supposed to be her wedding and used scare tactics to drag her and Lilly home with him to North Carolina! Yes, she realizes she made a huge mistake, but he dumped her just so he could live a wild and free lifestyle in the NHL, so what was she supposed to think? Seeing how angry and hurt he is over missing out on so much has her crumbling under the guilt. She never stopped loving him, no matter how much he let her down … and even though the attraction and desire is still right there between then, can Marek ever forgive her enough to want any type of relationship with her?

four-stars

* Review * STRANDED WITH THE DETECTIVE by Lena Diaz

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* Review * STRANDED WITH THE DETECTIVE by Lena DiazStranded with the Detective by Lena Diaz
Series: Tennessee SWAT
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on June 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

A routine investigation turns deadly

Now they’re running for survival

SWAT officer Colby Vale and horse rancher Piper Caraway are left to die in the remote wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But for Colby, death is not an option. He vows to protect Piper as they navigate the treacherous way home. Surviving against nature is difficult. Fighting their attraction is harder. But when their tormentor makes his move…living to tell their tale may be impossible.

 

Fast paced, full of action and sexual tension! With the next book in her Tennessee SWAT series, Lena Diaz brings us Colby’s story. He’s dedicated to his job and isn’t really looking for more until he meets Piper and with a quickly escalating situation, finds himself smack dab in the middle of falling her when they’re in the worst danger of their lives. The story line is quick to draw us in, and easily keeps our attention throughout. Very entertaining!

Horse rancher Piper Caraway has gotten herself into a situation she can no longer control! All she wanted was to have her horse safely home, but this trip to Destiny, TN has turned into one disaster after another. Who is to blame for all of the secrets and lies that she’s stumbling across?

SWAT officer Colby Vale doesn’t know Piper from the next person, but he certainly won’t sit by and let her walk into danger alone! Abandoned in the mountains with no hope in sight of getting out before they freeze to death, Colby is determined to see this through and get Piper back to civilization … the attraction they start to feel for each other on intensifies that desire!

four-half-stars

* Review * COMING HOME TO CRIMSON by Michelle Major

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* Review * COMING HOME TO CRIMSON by Michelle MajorComing Home to Crimson by Michelle Major
Series: Crimson, Colorado
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on June 1, 2018
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four-stars

“We’re not friends. We’re not going to be friends.”

No, they’ll be so much more…

Escaping from a cheating fiancé in a “borrowed” car, Sienna Pierce can’t think of anywhere to go but Crimson, the hometown she swore she’d never go back to. And Crimson sheriff Cole Bennett has a lot at stake in keeping the town on an even keel. On the surface, they have nothing in common. Unfortunately, there is nothing superficial about their feelings for each other!

 

A drama filled meeting leads to love in our latest Crimson, Colorado visit! It’s always a pleasure to return to this small town paradise and see what the future holds for another couple. This time, we’re getting Sienna’s story when she returns home to confront her abandonment issues with her brother Jase and dad Declan. We already know the family in general, but getting to know Sienna and her version of the story brings it all full circle. The characters are well developed and the setting rich in drama, love and happily ever afters!

Sheriff Cole Bennett is shocked to discover the woman that he just pulled over is none other than his friend Jase’s elusive long-lost sister. The town is protective of Jase and all that he’s been through with Declan and his past family drama, so he wants to make sure he’s not blindsided by her arrival. As he gets to know her, he realizes there was more to this story than anyone ever realized.

Sienna Pierce left Crimson 20 years ago with her mother and never returned. Now as she finds herself fleeing a cheating ex, her heart takes her back to that town she never thought she’d return to. She’d love to face her past and get some answers once and for all … but she can’t decide if she has the guts to face the conclusions she came to long ago!

four-stars

* Review * CEASE FIRE by Janie Crouch

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* Review * CEASE FIRE by Janie CrouchCease Fire by Janie Crouch
Series: Omega Sector: Under Siege
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on June 1, 2018
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five-stars

One perfect weekend changed his life

And now he’d die to protect his unborn child…

Two months ago, Roman Weber and Keira Spencer spent a breathless weekend together. But her sordid past and his privileged upbringing conspired against any happily-ever-after. When Keira is targeted by a killer, Omega Sector assigns Roman to safeguard her—and possibly win her back. Then Keira reveals she’s pregnant, and Roman knows the killer must be stopped…if they ever hope to become a family.

 

Electrifying intrigue! With the next book in her Omega Sector: Under Siege series, Janie Crouch continues to keep us enthralled with catching the bad guy! Damien Freihof has been playing cat and mouse with the Omega team for months now, and they keep getting closer and closer to his lair, but he keeps managing to slip away just before they can nab him. The characters are mostly familiar from previous books, so it’s always fun to get caught up on what’s happening with previous couples as we dive into a new relationship forming. Always a great read!

Hairdresser Keira Spencer thought she might have found a good guy for a change when she spent a passionate weekend with Roman Weber a couple of months ago, but his high society family and her sordid past didn’t exactly mesh well together, so they parted ways. Now he’s suddenly showing up in her life again telling her that she’s the target of a murderous mad man … just when she finds out she’s pregnant!

Omega Sector team member Roman Weber suffered his own torture from this psychopath that now has Keira in his cross hairs, so he will stop at nothing to keep her safe … especially when he learns they have a baby on the way!

five-stars