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* Review * STUDY IN COLOR by Nichole Severn

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* Review * STUDY IN COLOR by Nichole SevernStudy in Color by Nichole Severn
Series: Hunting Grounds #5
Published by Nichole Severn Books, LLC on August 23, 2022
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four-half-stars

A state trooper searching for her sister.
A prosecutor holding back answers.
A hunt for a lustful killer that proves the world isn't so black and white.

Rowan Wells doesn’t believe her sister is dead. She’ll do anything get answers, but when a body soaked in bleach and strangled with razor wire turns up in an abandoned building, she must face a terrifying truth: her sister’s abductor is back. Even worse, as the hot one-night stand meant to ease her grief turns up at the crime scene, Rowan realizes her personal life just compromised the investigation.

US Attorney Faust Hardwin didn’t meet Rowan by coincidence. Her tenacity to solve crimes hides a vulnerability that has shattered his defenses, but now Seattle has a new serial killer. One tied to Rowan. He can’t let his feelings for the guarded trooper hinder a conviction. But as they close in on answers and draw closer together, they’re caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse.

To survive, Rowan and Faust will have to contend with truths neither of them want to face: lust never lasts. And everyone is lying.

 

Action packed and filled with secrets! With book five in the Hunting Grounds series we get to go into the field with state trooper Rowan Wells as she searches for her missing sister. The plot is thick with turmoil, danger and sexual tension as they race against time to figure out who is playing games and who the last one standing will be.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a high intensity romantic suspense series with lots of twists and turns.

four-half-stars

* Review * A COWBOY THANKSGIVING by Melinda Curtis

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* Review * A COWBOY THANKSGIVING by Melinda CurtisA Cowboy Thanksgiving by Melinda Curtis
Series: The Mountain Monroes #12
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on August 23, 2022
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four-half-stars

A holiday visit…
Or a season for love?

As an orphan, Maxine Holloway has never known what “family” truly feels like. That is, until Max and her daughter spend Thanksgiving in Second Chance, Idaho, with the boisterous and prominent Monroes—including ridiculously handsome cowboy Bo Monroe. For the first time ever, Max doesn’t feel like an outsider. But can she let down her guard enough to let the Monroes—and especially Bo—be her home beyond the holidays?

 

Down-home goodness with an adorable side of romance! With the twelfth and final book in The Mountain Monroes series Melinda Curtis is taking her readers into the heart of the holidays Monroe style in A COWBOY THANKSGIVING and it was a satisfying dose of wholesome fun and sweet romance for sure! The characters were easy to get to know and the growing relationship between Bo and Max was endearing.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a small town romance with loads of family drama and camaraderie mixed in with a little romance and entanglements.

four-half-stars

* Review * SECOND CHANCE VOWS by Jules Bennett

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* Review * SECOND CHANCE VOWS by Jules BennettSecond Chance Vows by Jules Bennett
Series: Angel's Share #2
Published by Harlequin Desire on August 23, 2022
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five-stars

When exes reunite at a masquerade gala…

The masks are coming off!

Delilah Preston has a blind date at a costume party—and it turns out he’s her soon-to-be ex-husband, Camden Preston! With their chemistry still off the charts, the distillery owner agrees to one final fling on Cam’s private island before calling it quits forever. However, her spouse is laying the groundwork for winning her back. When a shattering revelation rocks Delilah’s world, will it derail Cam’s best-laid plans and destroy any hope of a future together?

 

A delicious almost-divorced reunion story! The second book in the Angel’s Share series brings us Delilah’s story. She’s in the process of divorcing her husband Camden when he tempts her to go away for one last long weekend fling before they go their separate ways. I loved both characters and really enjoyed seeing them reunite.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a dramatic romance filled with family saga, romance and drama galore.

five-stars

* Review * CATCHING LANA by Kat Mizera

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* Review * CATCHING LANA by Kat MizeraCatching Lana by Kat Mizera
Series: An Alaska Blizzard Companion Novella
on August 23, 2022
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five-stars

U.S. Marine Corps Major Mark Garrison turns heads when he's not trying to be invisible. He's the whole package and he's looking to try something new when he heads off to Alaska to meet with billionaire Gage Caldwell. Things look even better when the sexy redhead he's been lusting after practically falls into his lap.

At six-foot-one, Lana Callahan has always felt awkward around men. Her job as a sports and entertainment publicist puts her around celebrities on a regular basis, but she shies away from hot guys. A new assignment from her boss takes her to Alaska to tame the reputation of a professional hockey player, and she finds herself face-to-face with the one hottie she can’t resist.

Lana’s wary of getting too close to the gorgeous Marine she’s been fantasizing about for two years, but he isn’t giving up. Just as things heat up between them, her client’s past catches up to them, putting Lana in the crosshairs. Mark’s first assignment for Mr. Caldwell could very well be his last, and this time Lana might slip through his fingers for good.

*Author's Note: This title was previously released as part of Elle James's Brotherhood Protectors world. It has been revised and re-edited to reflect a new locale within the Alaska Blizzard series, but the basic story is the same.

 

Suspenseful and satisfying! A short jaunt into the Alaska Blizzard hockey world with a strong romantic suspense plot carrying the way. The characters and storyline quickly had me hooked and I enjoyed every minute of their entertaining story.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a bit of danger woven through your romance.

five-stars

* Review * FLOPPER by Colleen Charles

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* Review * FLOPPER by Colleen CharlesFlopper by Colleen Charles
Series: Vegas Venom #1
on August 23, 2022
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four-half-stars

As one of the top goalies in hockey I live a sweet Vegas lifestyle: VIP treatment at all the hottest spots in town – ushered past every velvet rope – and all the puck bunnies I can handle.

Until my whole world changes when fate takes my sister, leaving her precious baby an orphan.

Even though I’m still mired down in grief, I step up and adopt my niece. After all, I already adore her.

I’ve just started to get a handle on things when the perfect woman literally falls into my lap, sending me and my newfound single dad life reeling.

She’s everything I ever wanted, but how can I offer her my heart while it’s still broken?

After our first meeting, she confesses that she needs lessons in seduction. Easy enough. We agree that once I teach her everything I know, we’ll part as friends.

But when we kiss… I see stars. I catch feelings. And after one taste of her, I’m not willing to let go.

My Venom buddies try to warn me not to get too close, but they shouldn’t worry because I won’t let myself fall all the way.

Yeah, about that...

 

Emotional and adorably tempting! With the first book in the Vegas Venom hockey series we are introduced to Noah Abbott who is trying to juggle life taking care of his toddler niece after the death of his sister. The characters are endearing and easy to like and the plot is fast paced and entertaining. I’m looking forward to more to come in the series.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes a hockey romance with lots of romance and laughs but that also packs an emotional punch along the way.

four-half-stars