Midnight Deception: Later-in-Life Romantic Suspense (Lone Wolf Heroes Series) by India Kells

 

Midnight Deception: Later-in-Life Romantic Suspense by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's a rare treat to come across a book that has main characters of a more mature age. This one does not disappoint!
Sabrina lives a double life. By day, she's a "mousy" looking receptionist for billionaire Brent and by night, she's an emcee at a burlesque club. What a contrast! Sabrina's son makes a bad deal and now Sabrina finds herself in a bit of a quandary.
This book is full of mystery, twists, turns, secrets, and more keeping you turning the pages!

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade

 

A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been a fan of this series since the very first book I read in it! If you love suspenseful books with a romantic storyline, I don't think you'll be disappointed! It's great if you can read these in order as there are details that will make more sense that way but if you come across any of them and have to dive in, you'll be ok and wanting even more to go back to the beginning.

I've learned to clear my schedule for the day when picking up one of Becky Flade's books as I can't hardly put them down once I've started.

This book is full of twists and turns and made my eyes leak a couple of times. My heart really goes out to Kat and all that she's been through. Maddi has a heart of gold and I found myself wanting to pull her out of the pages of the book at times. Nate? Well, who wouldn't want to fall for him!

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London Detective Agency (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey

 

London Detective Agency: The Complete Series by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great series of reads. I found the characters to be very identifiable and the storylines believable. I love the level of suspense throughout, along with the romance that played out as well. Ups and downs and lots of chemistry will have you wanting to read more from this author!

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Made to Love Her (Moore Family Saga Novella) by Michele Sims

 

Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

This is a pretty short read (about 60 pages) so the story moves pretty quickly. Cade and Lecia are going to Greece where Cade is playing several concerts with his band during the Millennial Olympic Games. It's been awhile since Cade and Lecia have been away by themselves having small children at home. Pretty quickly, drama starts to ensue in an elevator (I hope I never experience what they did!) and things escalate from there.

This book kept my attention throughout and I read it in just under an hour. I have not read any of this author's previous work and I felt a little disjointed at times, like I should already know these characters. An enjoyable book overall with a suspenseful storyline!

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The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee

 

The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is everything to love about this book! First of all, it's a military read and I love those! They are second in line to medical reads for me! Next, we have a suspenseful situation to deal with, followed with some romance to boot. There is also a female hacker, which is totally cool!

Super great read that will keep you wanting to read until you finish. Be warned, no breaks allowed while reading this one!

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Be My Little Baby (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey

 

Be My Little Baby by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is all about chemistry! There is the chemistry of baking and then there is the chemistry between Tessa and James!

Tessa is hoping that her little bakery will bring about a lot of business, as she's new to the area and wanting to do well. She never expected for things to progress as quickly as they have, and on top of that, there are some very threatening photographs and letters that could damage her business and reputation. That's where James steps in. He's a private investigator that is easy on the eyes. He won't date a client though but could Tessa find a way to his heart through her baking?

This is the second book in a series. This can be read as a standalone but why not go back and pick up the first one?! You'll see some characters from the previous book make an appearance in this one.

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From Darkness into Love (Hope & Hearts from Swan Harbor Book 1) by Sophie Bartow

 

From Darkness into Love by Sophie Bartow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a re-release of a previously published title. I have not read anything by this author before but I've heard some great things about her, as well as a sports (ice skating and hockey) storyline drew me in. This story is a bit reminiscent of a movie I saw one time with a similar plot line, which caught me off guard a couple of times, but this story is still it's own.

I was immediately drawn to both characters of Jessie and Cameron. I felt like I was their best friend looking in on their story. They really welcome you into the story from the beginning and don't want you to leave in the end. This is a series I'll be looking for when new releases come out!

If you enjoy a good romance with some mystery and suspense worked in, you'll find this to be an enjoyable read!

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood

 

Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an introduction to a new-to-me author, as well as a new series. This is a romantic suspense featuring Lea Milan. Lea was once known as Michaela Manning but due to circumstances that put her in harm's way, she's had to change her name. A decades old murder is still haunting her and now that her dad is rising in power, it's putting all that she's worked to move past in danger.

This book has a little bit of everything. Mystery, suspense, romance, lies, betrayal, murder, political tones, and more. It's a very intriguing book that will hook you pretty quickly.

I look forward to the next chapter in this story. I do hope that we will hear more from Max!

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising Book 5) by Nadia Han

 

The Strategist by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author. This book can be read as a stand alone but I will go back and read the previous books are there are a few holes I'd like filled in.

Vivian is a dentist and a self defense instructor. She has a bit of a rocky past and she's wanting to keep it pretty close to the vest. Arrow (love his name!) is an former Navy Seal who is a now a billionaire wine connoisseur. He spies Vivian and is instantly interested in speaking to her.

There are many layers to this story, as well as many great elements. The chemistry between these two keep things interesting with a mystery and some pretty intense feelings in play.

Overall, great story and I look forward to reading the previous books in this series.



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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson

 

Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Most newlyweds enjoy spending as much time together as possible, but that's not true for the Parkers. In nine months of marriage, Terry has spent a good bit of time away. He tells Erica it's for work but when two unsavory looking individuals show up on her doorstep and start demanding money, she's not so sure she knows who she married. Then when she goes "home" to her aunts, she finds out even more family secrets abound. Whatever has Erica found herself into?

This is my first read by this author but won't be my last. This book is full of twists, turns, deceit, secrets, some romance, and more. I'm looking forward to my next read by this author.

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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey

 

Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evelyn is looking forward to her studies abroad but a series of unfortunate events leads to her being held "captive" by Private Investigator Patrick. There are ups and downs and lots of conflict and drama throughout this captivating read. I love how the relationship between Evelyn and Patrick evolves. I look forward to more reads by this author in this series!

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families Series) by Kelly Elizabeth Huston

 

A Girl, Stuck by Kelly Elizabeth Huston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new-to-me author but I really enjoyed her style of writing in this story. She has a way of making story well-balanced with adventure, mystery, and comic levity.

Characters in this story were of a huge interest to me. The ones I loved initially, I didn't think so much of by the end and vice-versa. There were several times I found myself falling out of love with someone that I thought was pretty cool at first.

An enjoyable read!

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott

 

Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.75 stars

I am really enjoying this series and am hoping that there will be more books to enjoy! This author is making her way to my favorites list also. I enjoy her writing style and the stories that she weaves.

This book could be read as a stand alone but I would recommend you starting at the beginning of the series to get the full story on how Shadow Defense came to be.

This story started off just a tad slow for me but that was short-lived. I soon found myself lost in the story and read this all in one setting. There is a lot of action and suspense with a little bit of romance thrown in. You'll find yourself loving a character then hating them the next page. This book does discuss some difficult issues so use caution if this would bother you.

A great read that goes by quickly!

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Critical Care (Chase Care Series Book 6) by R.L. Dunn

 

Critical Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm a fan of R.L. Dunn so when I saw an opportunity to pick this book up, I couldn't pass on it. I thought it might be a general romance novel, which it is a romantic novel, but oh so much more! I also love medical themed books and this one did not disappoint. Many would be possibly turned off by the use of big medical terms but not this girl! I dove right in!

My initial first impression of the first few chapters is that it was a cheesy romance novel. The terms of endearment used between Tim and Willow were a bit over the top in my opinion. I almost spit out my drink a couple of times at the cheesiness of it all. However, the story took a quick turn from strictly romantic to being full of suspense. I couldn't read it fast enough to know all the twists and turns. There were quite a few plot twists, which engaged me even further into the book. A couple I saw coming but not all of them.

I have not read the previous 5 books in this series. This can be read as a standalone. However, I'm very intrigued by this Chase Care organization, as well as being a fan of this author, so I'll be going back and reading the other books in this series.

If you love a psychologically twisted plot full of medical procedures and jargon, this one will not disappoint!

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Fade into the Night (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade

 

Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm not going to say a lot about this book because I don't want to give anything away. I absolutely love the character of Noah and really felt for him, especially when he opened up about his family. I wasn't such a huge fan of Sadie though. I wanted to like her but found her almost annoying at times. I get that she was going through some immense things but really didn't appreciate the way she acted towards Noah. That being said, I can also see why she acted towards him the way that she did.

This book is full of twists and turns! I love a book that has you guessing. I did figure out fairly early who I though the Beltway Romeo might be and I was correct. That doesn't happen often but I guess I picked up on a few things that I don't normally. I was on the edge of my seat for the last half of this book and couldn't put it down until I finished it!

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott

 

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, wow, wow....

I enjoyed the first book in this series but this one was phenomenal!! I hard a very hard time putting this one down to go to work for a few hours!! There are twists and turns, love and hate relationships, friends and foes, you just never know what the next page will bring.

Buckle up for a ride like you've never had before! The relationship between Regan and Pavlo is like a yo-yo trying to learn a new trick. The relationship between Regan and her sister is a pot ready to boil over at any minute. Your heart will fall in love with a precious little girl.

I am ready for the next book in this series and can't wait to see who it focuses on!



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Renewed (Fateful Justice Series) by Sara Vinduska

 

Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author. This book can easily be read as a stand alone but I'm going to be going back and reading the previous ones in this series.

He's a very good looking cowboy and she's running from her past. When Hayden shows up on Ruby's doorstep, he's been shot and left for dead. It's up to Ruby to save his life and then he, in turn, helps to save hers.

This was a suspenseful read full of romance and adventure. There were times the story got a little choppy but overall, a very good read with a happy ending!

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To Catch An Elf by Debra Parmley

 

To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun, intriguing read full of lots of twists and turns. Let's not forget that there is a creepy elf that must be photographed daily too! The deeper into the story you get, the more intriguing and harder it is to put it down. There's enough romance (a little steamy too!) and a lot of mystery to keep your eyes pealed into this read!

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin

 

Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I can't get enough of this series and this writer's stories!! They grab you from the first sentence and hang onto you until the last word. Each story is full of adventure, mystery, romance, suspense, and lots of shenanigans.

This story focuses on Sheriff Shane Hamilton. He's had a pretty rough year and that election was something else. Coming up on a very trying anniversary, Shane is looking forward to having some private time to think back over the memories of the past 19 years. When his phone starts ringing off the hook and messages are blowing up the line, he soon learns that a body was found and his idea of a private weekend is now blown to pieces.

FBI Agent Liza Bartholomew wasn't planning to return to Eider, Iowa anytime soon. She'd rather not ever step foot back there after the last adventure she had. However, her latest suspect is leading her to Eider and some familiar faces she hasn't seen in awhile. Trying to keep a very low profile, Liza gets word of a murder when she stops at a local convenience store. Her cover may be blown and her suspect now might get word of her arrival. Everything is blowing up in her face and her plans are shot.

When the sheriff and the FBI Agent end up realizing their cases are connecting and they find themselves spending more time together, feelings start to erupt that neither one wanted initially. The romance build is fun to read about these two!

I highly recommend reading these books in order as the back story is important to really understanding the characters in this series. I'm sure it could be read as a stand alone but there will be some important features lost. I've really enjoyed this series and can't wait for more from this author!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin

 

Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winter Austin knocks another one out of the park with the next story in The McIntire Series!! I do highly recommend reading these in order as the characters build on each other and the back stories will help this story make more sense.

Jolie is a new deputy on the force. She's got some pretty big shoes to fill as her father was the sheriff previous to the one currently in office. Jolie is still trying to recover from the events with her brother and his subsequent arrest and imprisonment.

Xavier is bartending at the local bar and grill. He's doing his best to keep his cover under the bar. When he shows up at the wrong place at the wrong time, he's the only suspect to a murder. Did he do it? He's not really sure himself.

This is a rapid pageturner!! There is a lot of action, family drama, missing people, bodies showing up in the strangest of places, and some romance. Overall, a highly enjoyable book and series!!

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