4 out of 5 stars
HIDDEN IN THE NIGHT by Elizabeth Goddard concludes the Missing in Alaska series. A suspenseful book, full of twists and turns, and a hero and heroine grappling with a tug-a-war romance.
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BODY OF EVIDENCE by Irene Hannon is a satisfying whodunit with plenty of romantic chemistry.
Forensic Pathologist Grace Reilly isn’t easily unnerved, but her suspicions are aroused when an increase in deaths by natural causes seems to be plaquing the rural Missouri territory. She voices her concerns to Nate Cox, the local sheriff, but he’s not as easily convinced, at least not at first. However, he put his skepticism aside when Grace proves a connection between two deaths.
Though Grace and Nate work well as professionals, they can’t ignore the chemistry between them. As they entertain the possibility of a more personal relationship, one of them ends up being targeted by the would-be killer. Now it’s a race against time to expose the killer before it’s too late.
I really enjoyed BODY OF EVIDENCE. I appreciated that Ms. Hannon allowed Grace and Nate to pursue a relationship instead of the overused push and pull plot that some authors use to keep the two main characters at arm’s-length for professional reasons. Though I did catch on to who the killer was a bit too early for my liking, it didn’t lessen my enjoyment of watching the plot unfold. I will say that I thought the reason for the killer’s actions was a bit thin. Greed is definitely a trigger that is believable, but the lengths in which the killer went seemed a bit extreme. On a side note, I was glad to see Cate and Eve-Grace’s sisters and the main characters in books one and two of the Triple Threat series-make an appearance. It’s always nice to catch up on previous characters.
Good action. Good characters. Good reading!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
5+ out of 5 stars!
WORD OF HONOR, book two in the Love and Honor series by Hallee Bridgeman is another installment in masterful Romance/Suspense!
FBI Special Agent Lynda Culter is looking for ecoterrorists before they blow up another pipeline. Unfortunately, their best lead is in Kuwait, a place where woman alone stick out like a sore thumb. In order to blend in, Lynda needs a “husband” if she hopes to investigate without bring attention to herself. In steps Special Forces Specialist Bill Sanders. As a last-minute replacement in their covert operation, Lynda struggles with spending time with the man who crushed her heart in college. Ever the professional, Lynda puts her personal feelings aside in order to neutralize a worldwide threat.
Bill Sanders is not the man he was in college. However, convincing Lynda of that is going to be quite the trick. Though he owns the mistakes he’s made in the past, he also knows that Lynda deserves far more than he can offer. So, he keeps their relationship professional, at least on the outside.
Lynda and Bill share some tight quarters as “husband and wife” as they focus their energies on the investigation. Even though their past feelings for each other resurface, they both look at the obstacles and know pursuing a relationship would have too many complications. No matter what their person complexities are, Lynda and Bill work as a team to find those behind the bombings and do all they can to intercept the terrorists before their next deadly assault.
WORD OF HONOR was suspenseful, intelligent, and filled with plenty of action and chemistry. Though the book centers on Lynda and Bill’s complicated relationship, we also get to catch up on some of the other members of Bill’s elite special forces team. WORD OF HONOR is a fast pace read that barely gives you time to catch your breath before the action spins back up. Make sure you set time aside to read WORD OF HONOR because you won’t want to put it down.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
5 out of 5 stars
THE CATCH - the third installment in the US Marshals series from Lisa Harris, did not disappoint!
I would definitely recommend reading books 1 and 2 in this series before reading THE CATCH, just so the history between Marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn is understood. Other than that, THE CATCH was filled with high energy and intricate plot twists.
While Jonas Quinn is anxious to get back from specialized training so he and Madison can better define their relationship, Madison is still looking for closure regarding her husband’s murder years earlier, especially since she was the original target and left to die. Putting another person she cares about, in harm’s way, is the last thing she wants to do.
Neither Jonas or Madison have time to share their feelings. They have a judge to get to safety, a murder to solve, a woman and child on the run, and somehow, it all fits together in a masterful puzzle that might even give Madison the closure she’s looking for.
I thoroughly enjoyed THE CATCH. I liked the reserve chemistry between Jonas and Madison, the overlapping stories, and the strings that brought them all together. There was a large supporting cast of players, some you want to like, others you want to hate, and some you’re not even sure of their guilt or innocent. This is the first series I have read from Lisa Harris, but it most certainly will not be the last.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the
publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
MALICIOUS INTENT was great! Lynn H. Blackburn is quickly
becoming a new favorite author of mine.
Dr. Ivy Collins is on the cusp of a breakthrough in prosthetic
technology. All she must do is stay alive long enough to bring her dream to fruition,
but someone is going out of their way to mastermind roadblocks of the deadly
kind.
Secret Service Agent Gil Dixon is shocked when his work
crosses Ivy’s path. Once childhood friends, Ivy and he were inseparable. Until
they weren’t. Now that they’re in each other’s worlds again, he wants answers
for why she disappeared without a backwards glance. All he has to do is keep
Ivy alive long enough for her to explain her vanishing act when they were just
teenagers.
MALICOUS INTENT checks all the boxes in this excellent
romance-suspense novel. The action is constant. Twists and turns abound. Any
the chemistry between Ivy and Gil is goosebump worthy. MALICIOUS INTENT is book
two in the Defend and Protect series, so we get to check in on Luke and Faith
from book one, along with the rest of the band of brothers we came to love.
However, MALICIOUS INTENT can be read as a standalone novel. The comradery between
Gil, his co-workers, and their significant others really adds depth to the story.
I can’t wait to see who is highlighted in the next installment.
I definitely recommend MACLIOUS INTENT and Lynn H. Blackburn
to anyone who enjoys Lynette Eason, Janice Cantore, Dani Pettrey, Ronie Kendig,
etc.
I was provided a complimentary copy of MALICIOUS INTENT in
exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Lots of drama, lots of action, twists and turns, and romantic chemistry. Everything you’ve come to expect from Lynette Eason!
Penny Carlton loves her job. As an EMS helicopter pilot, she
gets to help people when their need is greatest. However, when she makes an
emergency landing during a storm, with a critical patient on board, it’s just
the beginning of a cat and mouse game with a killer. Her saving grace—Agent
Holt Satterfield.
FBI Special Agent Holt Satterfield was pivotal in putting
serial killer, Darius Rabor behind bars. The fact that Rabor just escaped is
beyond Holt’s comprehension. What makes it worse . . . Penny Carlton—a woman he
has more than a little interest in—might end up in Rabor’s crosshairs.
Together, Penny and Holt work to find Rabor, and in doing
so, must navigate the complications of a relationship that might just be too complex
to pursue.
LIFE FLIGHT is Lynette Eason at her best. She expertly
weaves together characters you can’t help but fall in love with. You root for Penny
and Holt to find a way past their insecurities and flaws, and realize they have
what it takes to make a relationship work. I found their story unique in a refreshing
way. Though they have life issues to overcome, it’s not some ultra-dramatic,
against-all-odds kind of obstacles. It’s just two people with insecurities who
don’t want to make more mistakes in life.
I absolutely recommend LIFE FLIGHT to anyone who enjoys edge-of-your-seat
fiction. The only possible downside, some might find, is its lack of a
Christian presence throughout the book. It doesn’t stand out front and center, but
it presents itself in a more subliminal way through the faith and actions of
the characters.
I was provided a copy of this book from Revell Publishing in
exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.