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MONTANA SANCTUARY by Josie Jade & Janie Crouch

6/2/2022

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​GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
Sometimes the worst wounds can’t be seen.

Lucas Everett knows that firsthand. It's why he and his former Navy SEAL brothers created the Resting Warrior Ranch.
They aren’t doctors, but they can offer the healing freedom of their Montana range. And they specialize in training service and emotional support animals to help sooth even the worst emotional scars.
Usually, soldiers show up at their door. But this time it's Evelyn Taylor—a soldier in a very different kind of war.
She's as skittish as one of the horses Lucas gentles. But he’s learned how to be patient with animals, and he’s more than happy to be patient with this quiet beauty too.
When Evelyn’s past nightmares show up in Montana, she thinks she has to run again, but Lucas isn’t going to let that happen. He’s protected his country against the worst types of threats, and he’ll protect her too.
She’s met the rancher, but now she’s about to meet the SEAL.
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An Intense, captivating, beautifully written, and smoothly flowing story stole my heart. 
Despite being co-written with Josie Jade the tale has a strong Janie Crouch voice to it, a love story filled with drama, trouble, healing of hearts, and mending of past wounds.  
I loved just about everything about the story, the premises, the characters, the built-up of the danger and drama, the angst that was tangible on each moment, the sweetest, most tenderly passionate romance that stays with you and lingers in your mind and heart. 
It is written from the first point of view, from dual sides of the tale, the hero and the heroine, thus the 'just about' when loving the book. Though I do admit, it worked here, so maybe I am getting over my dislike of the 1st POV. 
Resting Warrior Ranch is a new series, that delivers from the start with a powerful storyline, with likable and charming characters, relationships that go deep into the emotions, under your skin. I loved how much there was suspense from the danger and threat from the start of the tale, yet the built-up to the crescendo was fiercely intense. 
From the beautifully painted Montana scenery to the life-threatening menace and violence, to the recovery and healing, and most of all, the preciously luscious, adorably sweet, and delightfully captivating story of Lucas and Evelyn; Montana Sanctuary is an appealing and pleasing tale from the first to the last scene delivering strongly on all fronts. 
~ Five Spoons


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​Josie Jade writes small town romantic suspense about healing... broken men and women who find love—and themselves—again. 

Her books are about fighting danger and demons, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the family we've chosen and the people we love. 
Heroes exist. Let a Josie Jade book prove it to you. 
More info at www.josiejade.com
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For readers who still believe in heroes.
USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense. 
When she's not listening to the voices in her head (and even when she is), she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp) traveling, and movies of all kinds. 
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OPERATION K-9 BROTHERS by Sandra Owens

25/1/2022

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
Navy SEAL Jack Daniels (save the jokes, he's heard them all) and his trusty Belgian Malinois sidekick, Dakota, are back home in Asheville, North Carolina, after a bomb left them scarred. Unable to accept that he'll never be able to return to his team, Jack is looking for a miracle. What he isn't looking for is a permanent relationship, though he's open to a no-strings distraction at the magic hands of gorgeous local potter Nichole Masters.

Nichole is on a losing streak with men. Her ex-boyfriend won't stay gone, a competitor is out to ruin her business and even her rescue pup, Rambo, is refusing to get in line. A chance run-in with a navy SEAL turned canine companion trainer might solve the dog problem. The fact Jack is easy on the eyes doesn't hurt, either.

But when Nichole feels like she's being watched, Jack is the only person she can turn to. He's a protector and problem solver by nature and training. Accepting his protection is one thing — Nichole didn't count on falling in love.
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I'm a sucker for K-9 suspense stories, I love the military brotherhood, I adore passionate, flirty romance, and pets in books just give another element to dote - and Sandra Owens delivers on all these fronts with great flow, flare, and fire that makes an impression! 
With lots of delightful humor and banter that made me chuckle out loud, the author entertained and charmed me with her smoothly flowing tale. 
The ardent attraction that flared between Jack and Nichole was deliciously appealing and irresistible. The connection between them was real and true, no doubt about that. The deeper feelings developing and the passion igniting, it all made me smile and sigh and swoon, it was so enchanting with a close second the connection between the doggies and their owners.
The threat that was lurking on every corner, the obstacles in Jack's mind that he had to conquer, the challenges Nicole and Jack faced, it all was wrapped around a story that captured my mind. 
Operation K-9 Brothers is the first book in the series, that I am looking forward to reading and devouring. 
~ Five Spoons 


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An award winning author, Sandra Owens lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Her family and friends often question her sanity, but have ceased being surprised by what she might get up to next. She’s jumped out of a plane, flown in an aerobatic plane while the pilot performed thrilling stunts, has flown Air Combat (two fighter planes dogfighting, pretending to shoot at each other with laser guns), and rode a Harley motorcycle for years.
​She regrets nothing.

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CODE NAME: VIRGO  by Janie Crouch

24/1/2022

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
My code name is Virgo. The stars say I’m practical, honest, stubborn as hell.
Guilty as charged.

Zodiac Tactical is the company that gave me a second chance. We guard, protect, rescue...eliminate the threat when nobody else can. And as a former SEAL, I’m good at those things. Good with weapons, good with missions.
But with people...not so good.

So when a gruesome enemy takes Bronwyn Rourke, one of Zodiac’s newest young recruits—with blue eyes that take up nearly her whole damn face—I shouldn’t take it personally. Shouldn’t allow her to consume my every thought and become my only mission.
They took her because they thought she was alone. Easy prey. That no one would fight for her.
They were wrong.
My code name is Virgo. And I will grind my enemy to dust to bring her home.
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What an amazing thrill ride and an emotional roll-a-coaster Virgo was! All the feels are on the surface, the emotions are intense, and the suspense is fierce, even cruel at times, yet nothing overly gory. 
I held on, white-knuckling through the twists and turns, loving every moment of it; savoring the sweet, delighting in the passion, relishing catching the bad guys, and cheering on for the survival of the brave, strong, and badass heroine and her truly worthy hero. 
Bronwyn and Sarge have one of those connections that makes you believe in soulmates. The way they get each other and understand the trials of their past and challenges of their present, accept each other just as they are - it was tangible, unique in a way that is just them, and so brilliantly, heart-wrenchingly beautiful, it took my breath away.
It doesn't matter what is going on around me or in my life, Crouch's stories captivate and beguile my mind completely. The suspense in this story builds up realities that are freighting and chilling, both globally and personally, making the protagonists bonder what are they willing to sacrifice to protect and save their loved ones. 
Zodiac Tactical is proven to be one of my all-time favorite romantic suspense series, and that is saying a lot. The stories will entertain, intimidate, charm and delight, make you swoon, and make you curl your toes with the tension - and heal any kind of reading slump you find yourself in. Highly recommended!!
~ Five Spoon



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USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense. She is a winner and/or finalist of multiple romance literary awards including the Golden Quill Award for Best Romantic Suspense, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the coveted RITA© Award by the Romance Writers of America.
When she's not listening to the voices in her head (and even when she is), she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp) traveling, and movies of all kinds.

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CODE NAME: ARIES  by Janie Crouch

21/9/2021

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
My code name is Aries.The stars say I’m aggressive, dominant, first in line to lead.
The stars aren’t wrong.
Zodiac Tactical is my company. It’s run by those I’ve chosen for their skills and ability to outmaneuver adversaries. We guard, protect, rescue…assist on the side of the angels.
We eliminate the threat when nobody else can.
My pastime of putting bad guys out of business has created powerful enemies, but I’ve always made sure there was nothing in my life I couldn’t live without.
Until now. Until her.
She’s not a warrior, she’s an artist. She sees colors everywhere and greets the world—and me—with a smile. I knew I shouldn’t come near her from the beginning, but she’s everything I’ve never been able to be.
And now a monster has taken her, caged her, to get even with me.
My code name is Aries. And I will burn the world to the ground to get her back.
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Zodiac Tactical—the team of protectors who stand at the front line in the face of danger. Come meet Ian DeRose, the safeguarding warrior who will do anything to defend gentle Wavy Bollinger.
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WOW! I don't remember if I have ever cried so hard for a literary heroine as I wept for Wavy's fate. This story hit hard and made an impact like I wasn't prepared for. 
When I heard that Janie Crouch is coming out with a new series I was elated like a kid at Christmas. Even the change in POV into the first tense didn't put me off, and I admit, here it gave the story continuous intensity and flow that took a hold of my mind, making the tale unputdownable. 
An impressive feat of excellent storytelling, a gripping tale of horror and fright, an ardent story of love that has time and space to deepen and grow, a team that is ready to sacrifice for their mission and for each other - Aries has it all, it blew me away with the depth of the emotions between Ian and Wavy, with the intense terror of human trafficking, with the potent fast tempo of the fight for their lives, for what is right, and the absolute trust that bonds the mates of Zodiac Tactical team. 
Aries brings to the pages few characters from the past series by the author, and the tale has such a natural, smooth flow, emitting the kind of insights rarely seen at the first installment into a series.
I loved this story so hard, I'm intrigued by the Zodiac Tactical team members, looking forward to getting to know them and read about the troubles they face and soulmates they find. Yes, I am enamored, and  I just might re-read Aries again just to figure out what are the horoscope signs of the rest of the crew. 
~ Five Spoons

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USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense. She is a winner and/or finalist of multiple romance literary awards including the Golden Quill Award for Best Romantic Suspense, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the coveted RITA© Award by the Romance Writers of America.
When she's not listening to the voices in her head (and even when she is), she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp) traveling, and movies of all kinds. 
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FOREVER by Janie Crouch

21/9/2021

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
Some loves are meant to be from the very beginning.

Jess O’Conner and Ethan Bollinger have known each other almost their entire lives and have loved each other from the start. The people of Oak Creek have watched them grow up, and everyone has always known what they are...
Soulmates.

But sometimes, fate demands a different path, derailing even the most carefully mapped plans.

Visit the Linear Tactical world one last time with the story of Jess and Ethan all grown up as they finally get their forever.

...if they can live long enough to enjoy it.
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The Young Adult genre with its angst and turmoil meets the intensity and danger of the Romantic Suspense and sweetness and adoration of the Romance novels creating just the perfect kind of adorable, enjoyable, and entertaining tale. 
Jess O’Conner and Ethan Bollinger have charm and enamored all the Linear Tactical readers since they first walked into the pages of the beloved series. Watching them grow older and closer to each other has been endearing, witnessing their tenser love melted hearts. I loved how this story wrapped up the Linear Tactical series while giving fresh clips of the future years of the characters. 
The first-person POV first took me by surprise, but it fits well into the turbulent young love story. The tale has a touch of thrilling tension of suspense, but mainly it is a beautiful, ardent tale of forever kind of love, family, and friends. A fitting and perfect conclusion to one of my favorite series
~ Four SPoons with a teaspoon on the side

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USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense. She is a winner and/or finalist of multiple romance literary awards including the Golden Quill Award for Best Romantic Suspense, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the coveted RITA© Award by the Romance Writers of America.
When she's not listening to the voices in her head (and even when she is), she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp) traveling, and movies of all kinds.


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BLAZE by Janie Crouch

23/5/2021

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
Kendrick and Neo's love story, plus the exciting start of the family Dorian and Ray never thought they'd have...

Ivy League graduate and computer genius Kendrick Foster, aka Blaze, never expected to find himself putting down permanent roots in a tiny town in Wyoming. 
But family isn’t always blood, and the Linear Tactical team is very definitely his family. He’s not going anywhere.
Neo LeBarre has always been a loner. Her computer hacking days brought her into contact with Linear Tactical, but she’s never felt like she could fit in here. These people are good, decent, honest. 
She’s not. 
When her past catches up with her, demanding more than she can possibly pay, Neo will have to turn the heroes surrounding her, especially Kendrick, for help. If they'll even give her the time of day after what she's done.
There's a danger closing in—one that will threaten to rip them all apart.

The Linear Tactical family has deep roots. 
They're going to need them to survive what’s coming.
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What a thrilling conclusion to the series that has captured my mind and heart. The Blaze has it all: edgy and intimidating suspense, loyal and true friendships, tender yet ardent love story, and at the end, it is all about unity, family, love, and forever, just like each of these riveting Linear Tactical books have been before. 
Kendrick and Neo have that geeky chemistry in their connection of their smarter than most brains, but there is nothing geek-like in their physical attraction and passionate bond as they finally come together. The loyalty despite the betrayals, the forgiveness, and understanding that comes with love, the building of trust as the foundation of their relationship - I was enamored and wanted to savor every moment of their beautiful love story.
The other part of the tale was the development of Dorian and Ray's family. I enjoyed seeing the growth in both of them and the wonders love and the Linear Tactical family has conjured in them. The way the author talked about adopted children, the love one has - and develops - for them, as they are part of you and meant to be your family was palpable and heartfelt. 
While I'm having a hard time letting go of the Linear Tactical family, the epilogue in the Blaze was more of a prologue for the new series to come and I admit, I am intrigued! 
If fiery, loving romance with fervid thrilling suspense, with an added touch of humor and pulsating banter within a tight adventurous brotherhood, is your genre, do not miss the Linear Tactical series and its crescendo, Blaze
~ Five Spoons!

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For readers who still believe in heroes.

USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense. 

Janie recently relocated with her husband and their four teenagers to Germany (due to her husband's job as support for the U.S. Military), after living in Virginia for nearly 20 years. When she's not listening to the voices in her head (and even when she is), she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp) traveling, and movies of all kinds. 
Exclusive newsletter ➜ http://www.janiecrouch.com/vip
Member-only giveaways, excerpts, deleted scenes ➜ https://www.facebook.com/groups/crouchcrew/
On Instagram & FB ➜ @janiecrouch


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TLC tour for BEFORE SUMMER ENDS by Susan Mallery

12/4/2021

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Harlequin | Amazon | Barnes and Noble
A long, hot summer with her secret crush…

What could possibly go wrong? 

Nissa Lang knows Desmond Stilling is out of her league. He’s a CEO, she’s a teacher. He’s gorgeous, she’s…not. So when her house-sitting gig falls through and Desmond offers her a place to stay for the summer, she vows not to reveal how she’s felt about him since their first—and only—kiss.

Desmond should’ve known better than to bring temptation into his house. He decided long ago that his best friend’s sister was too sweet, too good, for him. She deserves a guy who can give his heart. For her sake, he’s stayed away. But as her laughter breathes life into his lonely mansion, he’s not sure how long he’ll be able to resist.
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“This is bad,” she breathed, letting the phone drop onto the cushion next to her. “What am I going to do?”

She didn’t have a summer job lined up, the way she usually did. As a fourth-grade teacher, she had summers off and used the time to get a job to supplement her income. It was how she’d managed to scrape together the down payment for her small condo. She’d moved in nearly a year ago and loved every inch of the place.

She was going to use the Mimi house-sitting money and the rental income for her condo to pay for her Italy trip next year. Postponing it was not an option. Two years ago she and her fiancé of three years had broken up. Before that, her best friend had been diagnosed with kidney disease—the kind that would kill her if she didn’t eventually get a transplant. Nissa had firsthand knowledge that life didn’t always turn out how you expected or wanted, so putting things off was taking a serious chance of losing out. Something she wasn’t willing to risk.

She’d been dreaming about going to Italy since she was fourteen years old. She’d devoured guidebooks, watched travel videos on YouTube and had planned and replanned her stay. Next year, she was spending her thirtieth birthday in Italy.

The problem was, she’d just lost her funding.

Oh, she was putting aside a little every month, but living in the Seattle area was expensive and it wasn’t as if she had a six-figure salary. The summer money was how she was going to make the trip happen.
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She leaned back against the cushions and considered her options. Obviously, she would have to get a different job. It was already late June, so she might not have a lot of options, what with competing with high school and college students for the best ones. Regardless, she would find something. The more pressing problem was where she was going to live for the next two months.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.

Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.

Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.

Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. 

Connect with Susan  Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram


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WILD NIGHTS IN TEXAS by Delores Fossen

9/3/2021

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
She can make Lone Star Ridge’s sheriff break every rule…

Former child star “Badly” Hadley Dalton can’t shake the nickname she got on Little Cowgirls, the reality show that made her famous. Another thing she can’t shake: her attraction to hometown heartthrob Leyton Jameson. After their teen make-out session was televised, Leyton ended their relationship, and Hadley left town. But when she learns her beloved Granny Em has gone missing, Hadley returns home and immediately lands in hot water…

Leyton has wanted Hadley since he first knew what desire was. Searching for Em together makes all that heat—and all their differences—impossible to ignore. Hadley’s past is riddled with bad decisions—ones that are suddenly rearing their ugly head. Believing she’s too much trouble for a good-guy cop, Hadley doesn’t think Leyton can ever overlook her faults. But Leyton will sign up for a lifetime of trouble if it means this wild ride never ends…
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A delightful and heartfelt, ardent yet sweet, definitely entertaining tale of lost love reignited in the midst of family chaos and grandma in trouble. 
Prepare yourself with plenty of time and hydration as you start to read this novel, it is unputdownable, fun, emotional, passionate, intense, with a taste of danger and a dash of suspense. It is all those things I love about a great romance novel, it testifies to the deep emotions that the right one ignites again no matter the time passed in between you, it shows the importance and the dysfunction of a family, the good sides and the crazy mess, yet without them, we would be lost. 
The connection between Hadley Dalton and Leyton Jameson is one hot sizzling, tangible force. I loved how they reconnected as soon as their eyes met. Yet it was real, it was raw and powerful, and passionate, and they swept me off my feet, for sure. 
Hadley is a strong woman. She is not perfect; there are mistakes she has made, there are losses she has faced, the pain and hurt are still strong, yet she is making it, one day at the time. I liked her, I admired her, and I cheered for her, and I swooned for the way Leyton Jameson knew exactly when to support her, when to listen to her, when to protect her, and when to let her deal with her stuff while having her back. I have loved all the Jameson brothers but Layton, he's something special. 
Another delightfully delicious family saga from Ms. Fossen that swipes the readers off their feet, makes them laugh and smile, and sigh and even tear up, bringing all the feels and troubles a family can face mixed with all the joy and jubilee one can experience. 
An entertaining and satisfying read - like the whole series has been - that I can highly recommend. 
~ Five Spoons


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USA Today bestselling author Delores Fossen is a former Air Force officer who's sold over 100 novels.
​She's received the Booksellers' Best Award for romantic suspense, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and was a finalist for the Rita ®.
You can contact the author through her webpage at: www.deloresfossen.com

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SCOUT by Janie Crouch

8/3/2021

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
Linear Tactical’s Wyatt Highfield is running for his life with intel that will break up a human trafficking ring. 

The last thing he wants is to bring danger to Nadine Macfarlane’s door. The gentle beauty has been through enough, and has the scars—physical and emotional—to prove it.

But she’s his only option.

Trying to heal from wounds caused by trusting the wrong person, Nadine has spent the past two years hiding from nearly everyone. The only exception has been her online relationship with Wyatt. So when they meet face-to-face by sheer chance, she thinks it’s a sign from the universe that it’s time to start living.

Not that it’s time to start dying.

As Wyatt’s secret comes out, Nadine realizes she has to face the past in order to save the future.
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Scout as a novella packed so more punch, it had more development, heat, and freshness both on the action side as well on the relationship and romance side than some novels do. And now we get an extended novel-length of a story for Nadine and Wyatt and five spoons are not nearly enough to rate their story that still felt fresh and enticing and exciting.
This story is an absolutely delightfully ardent, riveting, endearing tale that captivated my mind and heart. 
I adored Nadine, she is one of those characters you want to be friends with. She has her hurdles, she is not the cookie-cutter romance novel heroine, she is even better: she is like one of us readers! She struggles with her size, she was doing social distancing before it was a thing, yet she has strength, she is smart, she is capable, she is a sweetheart with a caring, generous heart. She is just the kind of relatable, strong, lovable, and able heroine that Janie Crouch writes so well, and those ladies are one of the reasons why I love her books. 
And I couldn't imagine a better mate to Nadine than Wyatt. Just the fact that they have been penpal's for a year won me over, because while corresponding by writing you get to know the other person on a completely different, deeper level than with casual meetings in busy places while dating. They have a solid, deep foundation to start to build upon and the palpable attraction between them sizzles. 
Without a fail, I loved every moment of this compelling, high-tempo, gripping tale of fighting for your life and for your future in the mids of intense suspense and ardent romance. 
The Linear Tactical series is a must-read for romantic suspense readers! 
~ Five Spoons!


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"Passion that leaps right off the page." - Romantic Times Book Reviews 

USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense. She is a winner and/or finalist of multiple romance literary awards including the Golden Quill Award for Best Romantic Suspense, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the coveted RITA© Award by the Romance Writers of America.

Janie recently relocated with her husband and their four teenagers to Germany (due to her husband's job as support for the U.S. Military), after living in Virginia for nearly 20 years. When she's not listening to the voices in her head (and even when she is), she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp) traveling, and movies of all kinds. 
Check out Janie's updates and more on her website at http://www.janiecrouch.com


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THE LAST CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Maisey Yates

8/2/2021

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GOODREADS  |  AMAZON
Will this brooding Gold Valley cowboy find redemption this Christmas?

This Christmas, cowgirl Rose Daniels is determined to play matchmaker to ensure her beloved sister will meet someone under the mistletoe. She enlists the reluctant help of family friend Logan Heath, but his insistence that she doesn’t understand chemistry is exasperating. Until they share one electrifying moment that shows her exactly what chemistry is all about, and it becomes outrageously, irresistibly intriguing…

Logan hates the holidays. They are a painful reminder of the family he lost and a time of year he always wants to spend on his own. But Rose refuses to let him. Logan’s worked for years to keep his attraction to her under wraps—she’s his best friend’s youngest sister and she couldn’t be more off-limits. He’s the last cowboy that innocent Rose should ever kiss, but this Christmas, will Logan become the only cowboy she’ll ever want?
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This story about love, life, family, grief, and finding your soulmate hits all the feels and senses, it enthralls and entertains. 
The author writes about the emotions so vividly I noticed myself gripping to each twist and nodding with an agreement; 'that is exactly how it feels' while inhaling each word.  
I loved the connection between Rose Daniels and Logan Heath. They had known each other all their lives, they grew up together, they faced the ultimate loss together, they had worked side by side for years, they knew each other as no one else could even imagine. And now, in a new way that rocked their whole existence. 
At first, the 'she is virgin and he is ladies man' theme made me sigh deeply but with Rose and Logan's story it fit, it was such a natural part of her assistance and her personality and part of her growing experience, that I soon got over it. 
A sensual and emotional tale of loving and living in a large extended family, with palpable deep feels and a-ha-moments, growing and thriving while falling in love, finding your place in life, and flourishing with the newfound happiness... Yet another tale from Maisey Yates that left me completely enamored with the characters and world she creates!
~ Four Spoons with the teaspoon on the side


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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit. In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. 

Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. 

She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.
Visit: http://www.maiseyyates.com


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THE VINEYARD AT PAINTED MOON by Susan Mallery

7/2/2021

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Step into the vineyard with Susan Mallery’s most irresistible novel yet, as one woman searches for the perfect blend of love, family and wine.

Mackenzie Dienes seems to have it all—a beautiful home, close friends and a successful career as an elite winemaker with the family winery. There’s just one problem—it’s not her family, it’s her husband’s. In fact, everything in her life is tied to him—his mother is the closest thing to a mom that she’s ever had, their home is on the family compound, his sister is her best friend. So when she and her husband admit their marriage is over, her pain goes beyond heartbreak. She’s on the brink of losing everything. Her job, her home, her friends and, worst of all, her family.

Staying is an option. She can continue to work at the winery, be friends with her mother-in-law, hug her nieces and nephews—but as an employee, nothing more. Or she can surrender every piece of her heart in order to build a legacy of her own. If she can dare to let go of the life she thought she wanted, she might discover something even more beautiful waiting for her beneath a painted moon.
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​She waved at the car until it was out of sight, then walked back into the house to find only Four
still in her kitchen.
“They took cookies and ran,” Four said cheerfully, pointing at the empty plate. “Sorry if you
didn’t get any.”
Stephanie pulled a second, overflowing plate from the cupboard and placed it between them.
She poured them each a cup of coffee from the pot, added cream, then settled next to her sister and
picked up a chocolate chip cookie.
“You don’t have to stay with me,” she said conversationally.
“I’m just here to make sure you’re okay.”
“I’m fine.”
“You’re actually not fine. You’re sad and worried.” Four sipped her coffee. “I don’t know how
you do it. I couldn’t let any of my kids go away for the summer.”
“Zeus is only eight. He’s too young to go away overnight. But later, if he wants to, you’ll let him.”
Four shook her head. “Never.”
Stephanie smiled. “You will because it will be the best thing for him and you’re that kind of
mom.”
“Don’t try to sweet-talk me with rational thought. It doesn’t work on me.”
“Yes, it does.”
“You’re very contrary today.”
“No, just pensive. I know they’re supposed to grow up and have their own lives, but sometimes
it’s hard. Still, as you’ve often reminded me, there is a season for everything.” She paused, thinking
about all that had happened in the past few days. “I’m ready for a new chapter in my life.”
Four looked at her speculatively. “What does that mean?”
Even though she’d seen her mother drive away not five minutes before, Stephanie still looked
over her shoulder to make sure they were alone.
“I need to get a new job.”
Four nibbled her cookie without speaking.
“What?” Stephanie demanded. “You have to say something. You always have an opinion.”
“You’ve made this announcement before,” her sister said gently. “I’m not sure you want to
leave.”
Ugh—there was an assessment she didn’t want to hear. “I can’t stay. Mom treats me like I’m an
idiot. She’s always doublechecking my work and dismissing any ideas I have about how to make things
better. I’m thirty-eight years old. It’s time for me to strike out on my own, don’t you think?”
“If it’s what you want.”
Stephanie supposed her sister’s inability to believe in her was her own fault. She was the one
who had been whining about leaving Bel Après for the past five years and to date she’d done exactly
nothing. Zip. Zero. Nada.
“I’m pathetic,” she said, pulling her phone from her jeans front pocket. “Or I was, but not
anymore.”
She scrolled through her emails, stopping when she found the one she was looking for.
“Here.” She held out her phone to Four.
Her sister read the note. “You have an interview next week.”
“I know. Marington Cheese. It’s a small company, but they’re determined to grow, and I’d like to
be a part of that.”
Four glanced back at the email. “Really? Cheese?”
Stephanie tried not to wince. “They make it and sell it. They’re artisans. I know it’s not wine, but
going into that business feels like cheating or something.” She took back the phone. “I haven’t told
Mackenzie.”
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.


Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.

Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.

Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com. 
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SOMEONE TO TRUST by Patricia Davids

25/1/2021

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On an Amish matchmaking trip,

can she avoid falling in love?


Esther Burkholder has no interest in her stepmother’s matchmaking when her family visits an Amish community in Maine.
Deaf from a young age, she’s positive a hearing man couldn’t understand the joys and trials of living in a silent world.

​But Gabe Fischer is certainly handsome, hardworking and brave. More importantly, he sees the real Esther. Might this Amish bachelor be her unexpected perfect match?
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An uplifting, inspiring, and entertaining tale of acceptance, family, falling in love and finding your partner. This story made me smile with its pure and sweet turns of the tale. 
There is something to be said about the Amish entrepenual skills and determination to succeed. The way the whole crew works together for the good of the family is admirable. 
I loved the natural and authentic connection between Esther and Gabe. They were like the two parts of one as they worked together, with their interests, and skills. Their desire to better their communication, Gabe's determination to learn sign language, and the research he did to possibly make Esther's life easier were endearing. They talked about the problems they faced, they apologized when needed, they forgave any crossings, and learned from their mistakes. 
An inspiring, endearing, and captivating sweet tale of love filled with delightful romance and informing bits of life and challenges a deaf person faces. Life lessons that can be learned from, gaining an understanding that can be extended to also those who do not fluently understand the language spoken around them. 
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side

From Harlequin Love Inspired:
​Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

North Country Amish


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USA Today Bestselling author Patricia Davids grew up on a Kansas farm with four brothers. After college she began a wonderful career as a nurse. In 1973 Pat wrote a letter to a lonely sailor. Little did she know her talent with words would bring her love, marriage and motherhood.
An avid reader, Pat longed to write a book, but put her dream on hold as she raised a family and worked in an NICU. It wasn't until 1996 that she began writing seriously. Today, Pat enjoys crafting emotionally satisfying romances where love and faith bring two people together forever.


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AGENT UNDER SIEGE by Lena Diaz

18/1/2021

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Can they outsmart a killer

…who’s already escaped justice?


The Kentucky Ripper is in prison…or is he? When no one will help Teagan Ray find the man who really abducted her, former profiler Bryson Anton agrees to investigate.

​But soon their search takes two jolting turns—brutal attacks from a cunning suspect…and a powerful mutual attraction.

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An exciting thrill-ride from the first page to the last! The story enthralled and entertained me so much so that I didn't want to put the book down. I loved absolutely everything about it, the action, the suspense, the romance, the connection between all the main characters, the team, and the brotherhood of the Justice Seekers, the banter between Teagan Ray and Bryson Anton, and especially the woundedness of the hero and the heroine. 
Rarely are the heroes and heroines of romance novels physically impaired, but here he is; Bryson is tough to the bone and more capable than most heroes, and he is in a wheelchair at times. As mobility challenged person myself, finally there was a main character that has the same challenges as I do. I understood him on a different level, his moodiness, his attitude, and what he stood against each day.  
Teagan was a fun and humorous heroine. She was full of life, she had endured so much, but she was dealing with it, facing the challenges head-on. 
The action is hair-raising intense, the images in my mind were sharp and vivid, the heightened fear palpable. 
The story is build so that the plot allows the love story to develop, and the characters to grow. There is not an aspect of the tale that I didn't enjoy and the Justice Seekers is a series  I can highly recommend, just be prepared for an addictive, explosive, tension and danger-filled entertainment
~ Five Spoons

From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

The Justice Seekers

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Romantic suspense author, Lena Diaz, is a four time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence in Mystery and Suspense. She's also a former Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist and has won numerous other awards.

Her popular Buchanan brothers family is highlighted in the Deadly Games Series, beginning with HE KILLS ME, HE KILLS ME NOT. Her EXIT Inc. series features assassins-turned-heroes who work to bring down the corrupt company they used to work for and save the innocent civilians in the company's crosshairs.

With 24 novels out, and counting, Lena is bound to have a series or stand-alone story that will entertain and thrill you. To be notified of her newest releases, follow her on Amazon, and sign up for her newsletter here:: http://lenadiaz.com


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NO HOLDING BACK by Lori Foster

13/1/2021

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Not needing him won’t stop her from wanting him…

Trucker Sterling (Star) Parson is no stranger to the challenges a woman faces, both in her industry and in life. But she can take care of herself. She’s never needed—or wanted—a man around...until she meets Cade McKenzie. The take-charge bar owner sets off all kinds of alarm bells for Sterling, but he also sets her heart racing.

Cade’s lived in Ridge Trail long enough to know trouble when he sees it, and the moment Sterling—Star—walks into his bar, he knows trouble’s come to call. Secrets run deep in the small town and Cade can tell Star’s got as many as he does, leaving him itching to uncover every last one. But finding common ground will mean trusting one another, further feeding an intense attraction that’s growing impossible to resist.
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Brilliant. Breathtaking. Intense. What a way to start a new series, it left me gasping for air and yearning for the next installment, while made a huge impact. WOW! 
Everything about the story is intense: the tempo of the tale, the relationships between the whole cast and crew, the tangible connection of the hero and heroine, the love scenes, the environment the story unfolds in, the McKenzies family, and the work they do, the story unfolds like an explosive thunderstorm that puts you on the edge at the same time as you can just admire the beauty of it. You have to pay attention and focus your mind, read the nuances, and interpreted the twists and turns of the plot cause the McKenzies are moving at their own speed and do not temper it for anyone. 

Sterling (Star) Parson and Cade McKenzie have such smoldering chemistry that I am surprised it didn't melt my Kindle. The connection between them is natural, it was like they were meant to be together, and they had been on a journey to meet each other all their lives. Their destinies were entwined, and their feelings grew authentically. With the detailed, ardent love scenes the readers get to witness their emotions get involved and feelings grow, alluring, and dazzling, they captured my mind. 
The riveting suspense and up close and personal action are palpably edgy and horrifyingly intimidating as they are fighting against human traffickers, the lowest scum on earth. The culprits are creepy, and the violence is unavoidable, the fight is fierce, and the women are right there, in the middle of it as well, strong, capable, and equal partners in the fight for justice. 
This thrill ride went directly to my emotions with the deep, heart-stirring feels, with the strong family connection, and the loyalty of the team. I was as much charmed and infatuated by the romance as I was on the edge and riveted by the danger and threat. 
A marvelous start for the trilogy, a pleasing and satisfying romantic suspense story
~ Five Spoons!

Introducing The McKenzies of Ridge Trail,
​an all-new sexy contemporary romance series from 
New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster.


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Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN.

Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.

Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here: http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/


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DEADLY REFLECTION by Regan Black

12/1/2021

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One family's long-buried secrets could be the key to solving a shocking murder...

With the holiday season in full swing, Paige Coker is planning a surprise party for her father's retirement when she finds troubling documents that indicate she might not be his daughter at all.
Her search for answers is derailed when the event caterer is killed and she becomes the prime suspect. Her alibi is weak, and the police have surveillance footage of a woman at the scene - a woman who looks exactly like Paige. Desperate to clear her name, she reluctantly agrees to cooperate with the private investigator hired by her father.
As a Guardian Agency protector, Carter Oakes has worked his share of sensitive cases. Upon meeting Paige, it's obvious she's hiding something and distressed over far more than the death of the caterer. Earning her trust is a slow process, one that's thrown into overdrive when someone tries to kill her.
With her life hanging in the balance, Paige and Carter must unravel the impossible mystery of these DEADLY REFLECTIONS.
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Oh, how I enjoyed this story, it was just what I needed and wanted to enjoyably escape for a few hours. 
The Guardian Agency stories are some of my favorites because there is the perfect balance between the love story and danger and suspense. They are shorter in length and have rescued me from many reader-slumps over time. 
Carter Oakes is a smart, kind, and considerate gentleman, who protects and solves problems for a living, and can be tough and rough if the job requires it. And Paige Coker can use all the help offered in the situation she is in. 
The fact that Paige is in serious trouble was intriguing, and that the detective who was focusing on her was her friend added another level of thrill to the tale. 
I liked the connection between Paige and Carter, it was natural, it was tangible, and it was believable. They clicked on many different levels, and I truly reveled them two together. 
The stress is high, the solutions are out of the box, the threat is real, and the danger finds them no matter how well they hide. 
A thrill ride of a suspense tale mixed with a sweet love story is the perfect read for a cold winter night, it is a riveting, emotional, and delightfully captivating story. 
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side

Don't miss BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, a brand-new series from the bestselling authors of the STORMWATCH and BREAKDOWN series! Pubished in December 2020 in ebook and paperback: 

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Regan Black, a USA Today bestselling author, writes award-winning, action-packed romantic novels featuring kick-butt heroines and the sexy heroes who fall in love with them. She and her husband currently share their empty nest with two arrogant cats in the South Carolina Lowcountry where the rich blend of legend, romance, and history fuels her imagination.
For insider access, exclusive prizes, and more, subscribe to Regan's newsletter at http://www.ReganBlack.com/perks

Keep up with Regan online: http://www.ReganBlack.com


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