* Review * LOVE GAMBLE by Chantal Fernando

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* Review * LOVE GAMBLE by Chantal FernandoLove Gamble by Chantal Fernando
Series: Angels & Devils MC #3
Published by Carina Press on December 24, 2024
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Damon

As a high-ranking member of the Devils MC, I’m a marked man. It’s why I push Corey away. But once I taste her, keeping her at arm’s length isn’t an option. It doesn’t matter that she’s ten years younger, or that my name will move to the top of her brother’s hit list.

She’s mine.

I’m going to keep her—whatever it takes.

Corey

Nothing’s been the same since I was kidnapped. I don’t know what’s next for me, but I know I want forever with Damon. I have since the moment he kissed me. I don’t care that he’s older, or that my family doesn’t approve. I’ll stand by his side, even when my half brother rolls into town ready to tear the Club apart in his quest for vengeance.

Damon’s mine.

I’m not letting him go. No matter the cost.

 

Intense and addictive! The third book in the Angels and Devils MC series is fairly fast paced and was quick to catch my attention. I remembered most of what had happened in the previous two books but if you haven’t been following along to know all of the details, the development of catching a reader up was lacking when it came to the previous drama. I liked Damon and Corey together. I would love to see the series continue to develop some of the other members and have them find love as well.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a laid back version of an MC who has their angst but lots of happiness too.

four-stars

* Review * HIDDEN IN THE DARK by H.K. Christie

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* Review * HIDDEN IN THE DARK by H.K. ChristieHidden in the Dark by H. K. Christie
Series: Val Costa #3
Published by Bookouture on December 12, 2024
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four-half-stars

FBI Agent Val Costa is drawn out of retirement once again when the Cramer family are found dead in their home in Red Rose County. She falls to her knees in despair at the sight of little Michael Jr., curled up on the couch. What monster would take the life of an innocent child? Val vows to find justice for the mother, Stephanie Cramer, who survived the attack but is fighting for her life in hospital.

Interviewing neighbors uncovers no leads, but Val knows there’s a message in the way Mike Cramer’s body was left, tied to chair, stab wounds all over his body. It seems mother and son were collateral, and Mike was the real target. But why? Working in an auto shop between taking his boy to karate class, Michael was a perfect family man. There are no signs of a robbery, and all Val has to work with are small-town whispers about the age gap between him and his wife.

A break in the case comes when a secret phone is found hidden in Mike’s car and GPS reveals he’d been making late-night trips out of town for weeks before his family was attacked. Her team are quick to suspect an affair, but Val’s instincts tell her it’s something far more sinister.

As more cracks in the perfect Cramer family picture begin to show—arguments, money troubles—Val must work around the clock to stop this twisted individual in their tracks. But does she know someone is watching her every move? And when a dark secret in Mike’s past surfaces, can Val stay ahead of her stalker long enough to catch the killer before another precious life is taken?

 

Addictive and fast paced intrigue! The third book in Christie’s Val Costa series does not disappoint as Val is knee deep in an investigation yet again during her supposed retirement from the FBI. We get to reconnect with her family and coworkers who have been her support system from the beginning of the series and go along for the ride as she works night and day to solve the murder of a family who from the outside looking in don’t seem a likely target. Val’s previous serial killer captor is still surrounding her and the anticipation after the set up for a bit of what is to come in the next book is high. Great suspense, believable characters and satisfying conclusions. I can’t wait for more!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a police procedural story with a strong female lead who always gets justice for her cases.

four-half-stars

* Release Blitz/Review * YOLO by Lani Lynn Vale

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* Release Blitz/Review * YOLO by Lani Lynn ValeYOLO by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #7
on November 1, 2024
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five-stars

Garrett Carter knew the moment he saw her years prior that she was the one.

His one, however, had a fiancé. And she was rich. She also lived out of state.

So what other option did he have but to let her go?

Years later, he sees her again at her worst.

Her husband-to-be has stranded her on a hiking trail with a head wound, convinced she’s faking her blindness.

Garrett takes one look at the injured Bindi Howe and knows there’s no way she’s faking it.

Rushing her to the hospital, he gets her there just in time to save her life.

During the craziness, Garrett has no clue it’s her—his one.

He leaves her there with her family and goes back home to his lonely life.

Only fate intervenes for him a third time, and it’s then that Garrett decides that he’s going to go for it.

But, like always, life intervenes, and he’s forced to leave her behind once again to keep her safe.

As luck would have it, fate gives him one last shot, and brings them together one last time, and Garrett refuses to let her go, despite Bindi’s fiancé coming back begging for a second chance.

 

Vale is the rockstar of creating hunky heroes that melt our hearts! Concluding the Carter Brothers series is bittersweet because I love this family so hard! They are sincerely good people with hearts of gold and I have adored getting to know them all. Garrett is the final sibling to find his forever and he does it really well with Bindi. The characters are well developed with a great supporting cast behind them as chance encounters define their path forward until fate decides it’s time for them to be together. The plot is angsty and heartfelt and I loved every minute of their story. Getting to see the whole family together was a heartwarming farewell.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves a family of law enforcement officers who have each other’s backs always and love hard as each sibling finds “the one” and adds to the pack!

 

 

Title: YOLO
Series: Carter Brothers #7
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: November 1, 2024
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Garrett Carter knew the moment he saw her years prior that she was the one.

 

His one, however, had a fiancé. And she was rich. She also lived out of state.
So what other option did he have but to let her go?
Years later, he sees her again at her worst.
Her husband-to-be has stranded her on a hiking trail with a head wound, convinced she’s faking her blindness.
Garrett takes one look at the injured Bindi Howe and knows there’s no way she’s faking it.
Rushing her to the hospital, he gets her there just in time to save her life.
During the craziness, Garrett has no clue it’s her—his one.
He leaves her there with her family and goes back home to his lonely life.
Only fate intervenes for him a third time, and it’s then that Garrett decides that he’s going to go for it.
But, like always, life intervenes, and he’s forced to leave her behind once again to keep her safe.
As luck would have it, fate gives him one last shot, and brings them together one last time, and Garrett refuses to let her go, despite Bindi’s fiancé coming back begging for a second chance.

 

 
 

 

 

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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Review * HIS HIGHNESS’S HIDDEN HEIR by Dani Collins

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* Review * HIS HIGHNESS’S HIDDEN HEIR by Dani CollinsHis Highness's Hidden Heir by Dani Collins
Published by Harlequin Presents on November 26, 2024
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A shotgun wedding…
at the palace altar!

Former wild-child actress Lexi’s mission to reclaim her career at a gala is thwarted when she’s found by her stalker. Sending her straight into the protective arms of irresistible Prince Magnus! They succumb to a single night of scalding pleasure...

When a positive pregnancy test changes Lexi’s plans, she knows Magnus can’t be tied to her scandalous reputation, however safe he made her feel. But after Magnus discovers her secret, his coldly pragmatic solution blindsides her. And newlywed princess Lexi is left wondering if her royal husband even remembers their explosive encounter…

 

Subterfuge and passion ignite to bring this royal romance to life! A chance interlude leads to more than this Prince and former child celebrity bargained for and sparks fly as they learn to comingle. The characters both have a powerful backstory that carries well in their development. I liked them together and enjoyed their fiery connection. I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys celebrity drama along with a royal romance.

five-stars

* Review * DANGEROUS CHRISTMAS INVESTIGATION by Virginia Vaughan

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* Review * DANGEROUS CHRISTMAS INVESTIGATION by Virginia VaughanDangerous Christmas Investigation by Virginia Vaughan
Series: Lone Star Defenders #1
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on November 26, 2024
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five-stars

An undercover mission…

turns into a fight for survival.

Agreeing to take his late twin brother’s place in an undercover DEA operation reunites detective Jake Harris with a familiar face—and throws him into the line of fire. After he and his ex-girlfriend, Deputy Sabrina Reagan, survive a drive-by shooting, they’ll have to work together to capture a merciless drug trafficker. But when a price is placed on her head, Jake discovers Sabrina has a secret—his four-year-old son. With armed criminals out for blood, can Jake dismantle this drug operation to protect the family he didn’t know he had?

 

Fast paced and action packed! Vaughan delivers an exhilarating kickoff to her Lone Star Defenders series with Love Inspired Suspense! There isn’t a whole lot of relationship development to be had, but they have a past already that they easily build on that makes it easy enough to believe them as a couple without a lot of onscreen connection upfront. The mystery is attention grabbing and the case held my attention well throughout. I look forward to more to come in the series and recommend this book to anyone that enjoys an action packed faith based romance with lots of intrigue and a guaranteed happily ever after.

five-stars

* Review * A COWGIRL’S CHRISTMAS REUNION by Cari Lynn Webb

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* Review * A COWGIRL’S CHRISTMAS REUNION by Cari Lynn WebbA Cowgirl's Christmas Reunion by Cari Lynn Webb
Series: The Blackwell Belles #5
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on November 26, 2024
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four-stars

Everything is riding on Christmas…

Especially second chances

Ten years ago, former trick rider Willow Blackwell gave up on Christmas miracles…along with the idea of family and even love. But this year, the ghosts of Christmas past have reared up. Willow has one chance to perform with her sisters—the Blackwell Belles—and prove she’s the riding star she was born to be. But coming face-to-face with her ex, champion bull rider Nolan Elliot, is one reunion she’s not prepared for. It’s the ultimate holiday do-over. But is Willow finally leaving the past behind…or finding the love she was always meant to have?

 

Filled to the brim with sentimentality and love! The final book in The Blackwell Belles series by Harlequin Heartwarming was Willow’s story and brought drama galore. I wanted a bit more to the big resolution fleshing out between sisters, but I did enjoy the series as a whole. The characters in this particular book were fairly well developed and the angst was high. I enjoyed the reunion between Willow and Nolan and how his family surrounded them and brought a holiday to life that neither of them thought they were up for. I hope to see more of the Blackwells down the road!

I recommend this book as well as the entire series and the Blackwell series that came before this one to anyone that enjoys a close-knit buttinsky family with lots of drama behind the scenes who come forward and rally around each other as each sibling/cousin finds true love.

four-stars

* Release Blitz/Review * TALK WICKED TO ME by Melissa Foster

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* Release Blitz/Review * TALK WICKED TO ME by Melissa FosterTalk Wicked to Me by Melissa Foster
Series: The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside #6
Published by World Literary Press on October 30, 2024
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five-stars

Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.

Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.

Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?

 

Melissa Foster always delivers on steamy, heartfelt and endearing! The next book in her Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside series is Baz’s story and it was all I ever wanted and more. The meet cute was intense, the instant connection (especially on his side) was swoon-worthy and the happily ever after was super heartwarming … I loved every single minute of Baz and Emerson! Well developed characters, relatable drama and awesome follow through.

Baz is one of my fav Foster heroes of late. They are all good, but there’s just something soft and sweet about him that melted my heart.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a tight knit family who loves hard whether it’s family or friends or strangers in need. Steamy and gently angsty stories as each sibling finds their forever love.

 

 

TALK WICKED TO ME
The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside
Melissa Foster
Releasing Oct 30, 2024
World Literary Press

Blurb:

Veterinarian and Dark Knights biker Baxter “Baz” Wicked, the most charming and mysterious of the family, has a career he loves, a brotherhood he trusts, and plans that don’t include settling down just yet. Come along for the unexpected, hilarious, and heart-wrenching ride as Baz discovers that life and love can be messy, and carefully crafted plans can’t hold a candle to ten tiny fingers and toes.

Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.

Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.

Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?

 

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE TRYST by Sawyer Bennett

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE TRYST by Sawyer BennettThe Tryst by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Bluegrass Empires #3
Published by Big Dog Books, LLC on October 29, 2024
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four-half-stars

As the middle son, Trey Blackburn dedicates his days to the family business, working to ensure that they remain at the top of the saddelbred industry. His time away from the farm is another story. Not one to get tied up in a long-term relationship, he’s the love ‘em and leave ‘em sort of guy. But Trey’s hesitation to commit might be deeper than not wanting to put in the time and effort. His reluctance may have more to do with the blond beauty who just blew back into town and the things they left in the past that have been neither forgiven nor forgotten.

Holland Rhodes may not have been born into the Blackburn name, but she was once considered part of the family. Having a less-than-ideal home life, Holland spent as much time as she could with the Blackburns, the quintessential dynasty full of love and southern hospitality. Dubbed an honorary member, Holland thought their connection would last a lifetime, but one shocking revelation changed everything.

Having left Shelbyville for a fresh start, Holland has limited her time back in Kentucky for the past decade, avoiding both of her families—the one into which she was born and the one into which she was welcomed. But the death of her father and the uncertain future of the family business has brought Holland back to face her past, one Blackburn at a time.

With old feelings reignited and ready to move their relationship forward, everything crashes to a halt when tragedy strikes. Their painful history in danger of repeating itself, Trey and Holland may find that even true love can’t overcome the darkest days.

 

Deeply emotional and heartfelt! The conclusion to Sawyer Bennett’s Bluegrass Empires series is guaranteed to take your breath away as revelations and unexpected turns change the playing field for the entire family. Great characters, angst and turmoil to keep us riveted, and so much love and family spirit. The ending, while sweet and touching, was a little lacking for me. I wanted a glimpse into the family settled in and healing a few years down the road, and maybe even some closure on Gabe’s family drama. Overall though, this was a really great series and I enjoyed it whole-heartedly.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a loyal family who has to rally around one sibling after another as drama is met and overcome and true love is found time and again.

 

 

 

 


New Release from Sawyer Bennett
The Tryst (Bluegrass Empires, Book #3)

Synopsis:

As the middle son, Trey Blackburn dedicates his days to the family business, working to ensure that they remain at the top of the saddelbred industry. His time away from the farm is another story. Not one to get tied up in a long-term relationship, he’s the love ‘em and leave ‘em sort of guy. But Trey’s hesitation to commit might be deeper than not wanting to put in the time and effort. His reluctance may have more to do with the blond beauty who just blew back into town and the things they left in the past that have been neither forgiven nor forgotten.

Holland Rhodes may not have been born into the Blackburn name, but she was once considered part of the family. Having a less-than-ideal home life, Holland spent as much time as she could with the Blackburns, the quintessential dynasty full of love and southern hospitality. Dubbed an honorary member, Holland thought their connection would last a lifetime, but one shocking revelation changed everything.

Having left Shelbyville for a fresh start, Holland has limited her time back in Kentucky for the past decade, avoiding both of her families—the one into which she was born and the one into which she was welcomed. But the death of her father and the uncertain future of the family business has brought Holland back to face her past, one Blackburn at a time.

With old feelings reignited and ready to move their relationship forward, everything crashes to a halt when tragedy strikes. Their painful history in danger of repeating itself, Trey and Holland may find that even true love can’t overcome the darkest days.

The Tryst: A Blackburn Novel is an enemies to lovers novel within the Bluegrass Empires series. All books in the series can be enjoyed as standalones.


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* Review * THE ICE SISTERS by Rita Herron

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* Review * THE ICE SISTERS by Rita HerronThe Ice Sisters by Rita Herron
Series: Detective Ellie Reeves #10
Published by Bookouture on October 25, 2024
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four-stars

Shock slammed into her as she spotted the two little girls lying on the cold hard ground, snow swirling round their fragile bodies. Twins with button noses and heart-shaped faces, their pretty green eyes closed forever…

As the snow falls and a bitter wind blows, Detective Ellie Reeves is devastated to discover the bodies of two little girls, alone and frozen on an icy lake, in the isolated town of Cold Mountain. The girls are holding hands, with matching bows in their blonde curls, and when Ellie realizes they are twin sisters, her heart breaks for their mother, who must be desperately wondering where her little darlings are.

But, back at the police station, she is horrified to discover that nobody has reported the sisters missing. Are their parents in danger too? When an abandoned car is found near the girls’ bodies, and Ellie learns that the female driver is in hospital, she prays that the injured woman will know something about the twins.

A DNA test shows that the woman in hospital is the twins’ mother Barbara, and Ellie rushes to interview her. But when Ellie arrives at the hospital she is faced with an empty bed. Barbara has fled and her house is abandoned too. As Ellie searches the family home, she is chilled to see there is no sign of any children. If Barbara is the twins’ mother, where are the toys and photos of her precious girls?

When another little girl disappears, Ellie knows that finding Barbara might well be the key to saving an innocent child. But who is Barbara running from? Or does she have something to hide? And with the clock ticking and a fearsome winter storm brewing, can Ellie find the truth before another innocent life is lost?

 

Diabolical yet heartfelt! Rita Herron is great at weaving a terror-filled story that is twisted and gory, yet having a core cast that feels like old friends every time we dive in that lightens the mood. Detective Ellie Reeves jumps head first into this case on her own and her team runs to catch up when they learn she’s in need. The twists are interesting and often unexpected, but this book felt slightly disjointed for me which usually doesn’t happen when Ellie is on the case. I enjoyed seeing some personal items being fleshed out a little bit, but hope to dive even more into that when the series continues. Not my favorite of the series, but always a pleasure to see Ellie and go along for the ride!

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a core cast of crime solvers who jump in to solve crime, support each other and make for a better town surrounding them all.

four-stars

* Review * YOU CAN KILL by Rebecca Zanetti

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* Review * YOU CAN KILL by Rebecca ZanettiYou Can Kill by Rebecca Zanetti
Series: A Laurel Snow Thriller #4
Published by Zebra Books on October 22, 2024
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five-stars

A string of brutal murders is leaving a grisly trail across the Pacific Northwest—and drawing rising star FBI profiler Laurel Snow back into a treacherous case and a twisted personal drama she can’t escape . . .

The first body is torn apart, blood and flesh discovered across both state and federal lands. As the victims multiply, a pattern emerges—each is related to past cases investigated by Laurel Snow, with the assist of Huck Rivers, Washington Fish and Wildlife captain. When friends and loved ones are targeted, things become even more chillingly personal.

As Laurel and Huck team up again to navigate the gruesome and increasingly bizarre killings, they must also keep a safe distance from Laurel’s half-sister, Abigail, a dangerously clever sociopath. Ever since their father reappeared in town, Abigail has been convinced she must protect Laurel from his malignant narcissism—a scourge she’s sure they’ve both inherited. Huck is not spared either as a shocking development in the case touches his own life.

With the murders, and the suspects, multiplying around them, and the lives of everyone in their orbit at stake, only Laurel’s sharp analytic skills, Huck’s deep gut instincts, and their growing bond will enable them to face the demons within and the threats without—before they’re next on an elusive killer’s hit list . . .

 

Unputdownable suspense! With the fourth book in her Laurel Snow thriller series, Zanetti continues to bring characters and heinous crimes to life on the pages and I loved every single minute of it! I’m not sure if this will truly be the last of these characters that we will see or not, but things were tied up neatly enough just in case, but I sure hope to see more of them in the future. Laurel and Huck are just the best! Great characters, intense suspense with a diabolical twist and heartfelt relationships being made along the way.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a strong female lead character who fights crime and invests herself into every victim she sets out to get justice for. Great plots and good follow through in each book.

five-stars