Exit Strategy
EXIT Inc. # 1 By: Lena Diaz Releasing June 30, 2015 Avon
Lena Diaz launches her thrilling new series featuring the undercover vigilantes of EXIT Inc. with a skilled operative putting his life—and his heart—on the line for a woman in trouble...
When Sabrina Hightower awakens to the sound of an intruder, she figures he's there to rob her, murder her— or worse. She doesn't expect to be carried off by a muscle-bound stud with male-model good looks... or that he came to rescue her. Mason Hunt became an enforcer with EXIT Inc. to eliminate the bad guys—terrorists, militia groups, all those who would do America harm. But his latest target is innocent. If EXIT could lie about sultry, strong-willed Sabrina, what darker truths might they be concealing? Going rogue in the rugged North Carolina Mountains, Mason risks everything to keep Sabrina close, especially now that EXIT's lethal assassins are chasing them down. The heat is on... but it's nothing compared to the slow burn of seduction.
I loved this story, it has such a great balance of fierce action and adorable, tender romance.
There's just something about Sabrina and Mason, that you can't help but like them! They are both strong, and capable, smart, and considered. They are in a world of trouble, yet they stay cool and collected, both of them, and do what they have to, to survive. The connection between them is something special, and the humor and fun they have, while running for their lives, is natural and delightful. The action is fast, constant, and rough. The web of lies and deceit is thick and multidimensional. Lives are in peril, they have no idea who they can trust, all the veracity from before, that they knew, is gone. All they can do, is to hide or fight, as long as they are able. The Blue Ridge Mountains from the Asheville area of North Carolina is the perfect backdrop for this vicious and dangerous action story, that makes your heart race, and alluring romance, that is completely swoon worthy ~ Five Spoons
Originally from Kentucky, romantic suspense author Lena Diaz also lived in California and Louisiana before settling in Northeast Florida with her husband, two children, and a Shetland Sheepdog named Sparky. A Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist, she's won the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense and has been a finalist for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award. She loves to watch action movies, garden, and hike in the beautiful Tennessee Smoky Mountains.
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Once Upon a Cowboy
Whisper Creek # 1 By: Maggie McGinnis Releasing June 30, 2015 Loveswept
In this sexy Whisper Creek romance for readers of Kristan Higgins, Susan Mallery, and Molly O’Keefe, a red-hot cowboy uses some Montana magic to give a reclusive beauty her happily ever after.
Yoga instructor Jessalyn Alcott radiates peace, calm, and serenity—on the outside. Inside, she still feels like the broken, desperate girl from the trailer park. She’s got dark secrets she can’t share, which is why she never lets her relationships go beyond the third date. But when she travels to the Whisper Creek dude ranch for a friend’s wedding, Jess is enchanted by a cowboy whose deep blue eyes, dimpled smile, and rock-hard body make it tough to remember why she keeps running scared. Cole Driscoll has struggled to find his place on a family ranch where he’s always played second fiddle. His future might be uncertain, but he’s sure of one thing: He wants Jess by his side. Easier said than done. When it comes to getting close, she’s full of excuses, and he longs to fix the hurt he sees in her eyes. Now that she’s at Whisper Creek, there’s nothing he wants more than to break down the walls around her heart and heal her pain with the power of love.
Could there be more perfect man, than Cole, the cowboy?! And yes, he has his faults and weaknesses, but he is caring, loving, tender, dependable, and then some. He is restless in his skin at the ranch, wondering if he is just settling down in his life, or really going after what he wants. I love the family unit that they are, how they are there for each other, have each other's back when needed, and giving each other hard time when it's called for.
Jess has had a terrible childhood, she has experienced things that no one ever should, in the hands of the people who should be there for you, love you, and protect you. The reflections back into her childhood are heartbreaking, raw, and cruel. She has come far from that place of cruelty she grew up in, emotionally. There were such a deep scars in her mind and body from those tender years, and facing her nightmares again, will finally start the true healing. Together Cole and Jess are adorable. They have a bond, chemistry, and connection. They are fun, delightful, and cute. They make a great team, and just get each other. I loved the communication between them, the long talks they were getting to know each other, building the trust, falling in love. This story had me in tears from the pain of the memories Jess has, it made me smile and sigh from the absolutely swoon worthy scenes, that Cole and Jess create together. The characters are developed, likable and admirable. The life they have lived has not been easy, but they have made the best of it. The story surely made an impact, and will stay with me for a long time ~ Five Spoons!
Maggie McGinnis, USA Today Bestselling Author of Accidental Cowgirl and Driving Without a License, which was a finalist for Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart Award is a former high school English teacher, an accomplished musician, and a certified black belt, who lives in New England with her family.
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RELEASE ME
Chasing Fire #2
Ann Marie Walker & Amy K. Rogers
Releasing July 21st, 2015
Berkley/Intermix
Alessandra Sinclair knows that Hudson Chase is the last man she should want. The boy from the wrong side of the tracks has grown into a man who would do anything to get ahead, even if it means breaking Allie's heart. But whenever she's near him, the attraction between them is undeniable. And now that they're working together, keeping her distance from Hudson is almost as impossible as keeping her feelings in check... Hudson already lost Allie once and he refuses to lose her again. He's determined to use their new business partnership to rekindle the spark he knows is still there. Only the closer he gets to winning her over, the clearer it becomes there are still secrets that could tear them apart for good...
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Take the Fall
Take the Fall # 1 By: Marquita Valentine Releasing July 21, 2015 Loveswept
Fans of Abbi Glines and Katy Evans will adore Take the Fall, the first spinoff novel from Marquita Valentine’s New York Times bestselling Boys of the South series. In this emotional new romance, passions run hot as a rugged, brooding Marine rekindles an old flame.
As a teenager, Seth O’Connor went to jail for a crime he had nothing to do with. He took the fall to protect the girl he loved, but the cruel realities of prison hardened him. After doing his time, Seth shuts her out and enlists in the Marines—until his grandmother’s funeral forces him to come home and face Rowan Simmons once again. The woman she’s become puts all his high-school memories to shame, and Seth wants her more than ever. Can he be honest about why he denied her for so long? After Seth pushed her away, Rowan swore that no man would ever hurt her again. But the boy who broke her heart has become a sexy Marine, capable of fulfilling her every desire—and now that he’s back in town, old feelings are simmering to a boil. Rowan wants to stay strong, even as her body surrenders to his expert touch. She only hopes that by taking him back, she can finally help heal the wounds that drove them apart
Heart wrenching story about second chances in life.
Seven years ago Seth pushed Rowan out of his life, because he was in wrongly accused in prison, and full of anger. With a shattered heart, Rowan swears no one will get an access to her heart again. But now Seth is back, he now owns the home and the business she is running, and wants her back in his life, to correct the biggest mistake in his life, when he pushed her away. The prologue was gripping and intriguing, it pulled into the story immediately. The story is told in first person, from both Rowan and Seth's point of view. The feelings between Seth and Rowan heat up fast, they have a physical connection, but no communication otherwise. There are several detailed love scenes, as Seth is willing to do anything to get a some kind of connection with Rowan. There were lots of mind games, angst and lack of communication, even on the business matters. I understand that Rowan was hurt, and left behind by everyone she loved, but her constantly saying another thing, and thinking something else was frustrating. But despite all the hurt, misery, and pain of their youth, all the miscommunication, Seth and Rowan finds a way to break down the walls, finds a way to share their feelings, thoughts, and dreams, so that the other one is listening, and they find their way to a future together. ~ Three Spoons
Marquita Valentine is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Holland Springs and Boys of the South series, having sold more than a quarter of a million books around the world. She’s been called “one of the best new voices in romance” (Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews) and her books have been praised as “sexy, fun, and slightly addicting” (The Book Queen). When she’s not writing sexy heroes who adore their sassy heroines, she enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Married to her high-school sweetheart, Marquita Valentine lives in a seriously small town in the south with her husband, two kids, and a dog.
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Blood diamonds, corruption, and undercover spies are no match for the chaos of one stubborn veterinarian...
What happens when a dental zoologist flies to Botswana to give a rare albino hippo a root canal? She lands smack in the middle of a diamond smuggling ring and right in the way of an undercover agent for International Diamond Security—one who knows firsthand the horror of conflict diamonds. Determined to bring down the cartel, he accepts the veterinarian’s help. But when the past catches up to him and the stakes skyrocket, he must risk all to save her from an evil that has haunted him for fifteen years.
Fun adventure in Africa, that rolls in your mind like scenes from a movie.
There's lots of entertaining, lively banter between the characters, who are all likable, and amusing. The repartee and joking goes on even in the most intense and dangerous moments, proving amusement through the lighthearted and upbeat tale. Miranda and Matt has lots of zing between them, the sizzling energy and attraction between them is palpable. Matt is an undercover agent, trying to stop the diamond and gun trafficking, and at the same time look for the man who killed his parents 14 years ago. Miranda, zoologist, was just supposed to focus on the animals, but so much is going on behind the scenes at the park, and her attraction to Matt just keeps pulling her into a dangerous situation after another. Lots of action, danger and mystery, mixed with laughter, joy, and love, and with brilliant constant bantering (that made me think of Crocodile Dundee) is perfect entertaining on a sunny summer Sunday ~ Four Spoons
USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella returns with those sizzling, law-enforcing Cavanaughs!
A lone wolf who'd prefer to work solo, Detective Kane Durant has been through six partners. His latest? A chatty, go-getter blonde he can't seem to intimidate with his killer stare-downs and deadly silence. But when they're assigned a case of home invasions in the ritzy section of town, he's impressed by Detective Kelly Cavanaugh's quick mind, her determination to catch the perp…and how badly he wants her. With one month to prove herself to her tall, tough and sexy new partner, Kelly works overtime to crack the case—and the hardened detective by her side. But when late nights on the job lead to passion, Kelly's heart is suddenly on the line, too.
Oh, the banter, the ribbing, the jesting between Kane and Kelly... Everything ends up being a verbal match between these new partners, while they are solving a string of home invasions.
I liked both of them, Kane is more of the strong, quiet, loner. Kelly is nosy, bubbling, and talkative. What Kane is not sharing about his personal life, Kelly goes another route to find the information. She is determined to pull him into her life, and make the partnership work, and pulls him into the big Cavanaugh family fun. The story does focus more on the developing relationship between Kane and Kelly, than the suspense and the mystery of the home invasions. The crimes committed turns out to be a great lesson in how bullying can affect people. It is entertaining to see how Kane responses to Kelly, more and more, as time goes by. It is a fun and enjoyable story, warmhearted, and sweet, with a side of gritty crime ~ Four Spoons
Making an offer on love
Troublemaker-turned-architect Gabe Matthews has an agenda—and a serious relationship is nowhere on it. To repay his mentor, he trades the big city for the rugged country so he can persuade the sexy cowgirl next door, Danica Brody, to sell the Lightning Creek Ranch. Soon Gabe is pulling out all the stops to get close to Dani. But earning her trust complicates everything. He knows the last thing she needs is another run-in with deception, and the attraction he doesn't see coming changes his every plan.
Trust is such a fragile thing, one should never put it in jeopardy. And that is what Gabe does, as he is trying to help a mentor, the only father figure he really had, and ends up hurting the woman he falls in love with.
I admit, I had a hard time connecting with the characters, I just didn't get the feel for them. Also, I didn't feel the spark or connection between them, not between Gabe and Dani, or between Dani and her sisters. The betrayal wasn't easy to accept either, it seemed so calculated and manipulative, it was hard to see as anything else, or excusable. There were several things I liked about the story, like the small town living, ranch life with the horses, and the characters, even though they didn't have a chemistry between them, in my opinion, they were well developed and had depth, their history and past was through, you really understand where they are coming from with their actions. I also like how the conflict was not solved lightly, but they really had to take their time and make an effort to get there ~ Three Spoons
After a motorcycle accident and subsequent alcohol abuse, Jeremy Engel has managed to claw his way back from the dark depths of personal hell. He’s now a successful comic book author and working on his second book, and when the woman he met while on a rare getaway—the one he hasn’t been able to forget—opens a shop in his neck of the woods, he thinks he’s even learned to trust and hope again.
Elizabeth Desmond may have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but she’s determined to make a success of her shop in the Adirondack tourist town of Lake Placid. And just when she thinks it can’t get any better, the mysterious stranger she kissed on a moonlit resort beach walks back into her life. But when Jeremy’s old demons return, it’s up to Elizabeth to show him they’re not so different after all…
This. Story. Wow, it will break your heart a little, but after all the turmoil, it will put it back together again, and make you believe in a little better tomorrow.
The chemistry Elizabeth and Jeremy have, is off the charts. It is like a fairy tale, the sizzle between them palpable and obvious for all to see. They are so perfect together, they make each other to believe there's a new hope and future for them, too. But they have obstacles, some serious obstacles. They see and recognize in each other's eyes the broken soul. She is struggling with an eating disorder, he is recovering alcoholic, but that is not all they have to face and overcome. There's the secrets, his career, and her family's past that is entwined into his family's past, there's his broken heart from a past relationship, and how it will effect in their relationship and future. Their feelings for each other are so real, raw, and fragile. Every step they take forward, they have another wall they have to climb over. Is love enough, or are there too many obstacles, too much drama, and tragedy, can they survive? Summer in New York series has left me breathless with the first two installments. The stories are raw, make you think, and touch your heart with the serious issues that have been brought up in the mix of the beautiful love stories. I can't wait to read the next one... ~ Five Spoons
TOO CLOSE TO HOME
Cassidy Beckett has a secret she's kept for six years: the identity of her son's father. She can't hide the truth much longer. The Easy Money Arena's new bull manager, Shane Westcott, also happens to be the boy's handsome uncle. But Cassidy will do anything to protect her young son, even if it means steeling her heart against Shane's nearly irresistible charm. It doesn't take Shane long to figure out two things—Cassidy's son is his nephew, and his feelings for the boy's beautiful mother go way beyond friendship. As a single dad, Shane knows how important a father is to a child. He also knows the men in Cassidy's life have let her down before. Can Shane convince Cassidy to face the truth without losing her trust…or his heart?
A heartwarming story about love, trust, and what a mess a family relations can sometimes be.
The story gives great examples about the difficulties families and couples have these days, things that are good and things that can go wrong, when mom and dad's are trying to establish the boundaries around their kids, after the relationships are over. It was a mess for a while, lots of understanding, patience, honesty, and compromises, work to be done to make it all work out. The relationship between Cassidy and Shane is fragile and sweet. They have past history, and the attraction is strong and charming, but they have many obstacles on the way for their future. Shane is easy to like, he is honest, solid, fair, and supportive. He has a big heart, he is considered and caring, an amazing dad and uncle. Cassidy is not an easy person, she is headstrong, has a great temper, and so scared to lose her son. But her heart is in a right place, and she is willing to do the work that needs to be done, both in parenthood and in a relationship. I really enjoyed the story, it made me think and see the many difficulties in today's parenthood, it was realistic and real, the romance captivating and alluring. ~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
Will a Moonlight Beach bachelor make the grade as a father…and a lover? Find out in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands.
Left to care for her late sister's baby, Mia D'Angelo goes on a secret mission to find out if the missing father would make good daddy material. But when she tracks down Adam Chase at his beachfront mansion, her plan spins out of control and they're soon dating! It isn't long before the reclusive billionaire realizes Mia's keeping a huge secret about the child he never knew he had. Can this guarded man learn to trust Mia after her initial deception…and trust himself around this incredibly sexy woman?
Trust is so hard to come by, again, after a deception.
I liked the story, it had a mix of heartbreak and heartwarming scenes. I think Mia went about finding the father of Rose in a wrong way. Trickery is never a good choice. A lot of the events that happen after that, she should have taken more of a responsibility of. Of course she didn't know of Adam's past, all the hurt he had gone through, that didn't help the matters at hand at all. The fact that little Rose had such a hard time adjusting to her father was heartbreaking for Adam. I really was rooting for him through the story, he is a goodhearted, caring, giving man. I understood Mia's insecurity, fear of losing Rose, but - yes, there's a but - she should have been more understanding of the investigation, Adam did on her, I think that should have been expected and appreciated, it just shows the man cared about the situation. The characters were well developed, I conflicts were solved on a meaningful and complete matter. And just like the cover of the book tell, there were many swoon worthy scenes in the story, that melts your heart. The attraction between Adam and Mia was obvious from the start, the heat was sizzling between them ~ Four Spoons
Chance Encounter
LCR Elite #2 By: Christy Reece Releasing June 29, 2015 Self-published
She’s the face of innocence whose secrets, if uncovered, could destroy her carefully crafted life.
On the cusp of achieving every goal she’s set for herself, Kacie Dane is one step away from superstardom. The hell she endured five years ago is a nightmare of the past. With a new name and a new life, no one would ever recognize her as the ravaged victim she’d once been. Her secret is safe…or so she thinks. He’s a disgraced former sports star looking for redemption, determined to stay in the shadows. Once the golden boy of the NFL, Brennan Sinclair’s fall from grace was witnessed by the entire world. Determined to stay out of the limelight and make his life count for something, he joins the Elite branch of Last Chance Rescue. Brennan never expected his first assignment would draw him back into the life that almost destroyed him. Some secrets should never be kept. Some sins can never be forgiven. Someone knows exactly who Kacie Dane is and will stop at nothing to destroy her. Brennan is sure that he, along with his LCR Elite partners, can keep Kacie safe and unmask the evil trying to destroy her, but he never expected to lose his heart to the one woman he couldn’t have. A killer bent on revenge. A woman who refuses to be broken. A man in need of redemption. No one is safe.
Beautifully crafted and plotted story, where taunting, slow rising fear builds, until action blasts, while forever kind of love and adoration is building between the hero and heroine.
I inhaled this story, at the same time as I wanted to rush to the end to see what happens, I wanted to savor every word and scene as they unfolded. Brennan and Kacie both have endured so much in their lives. They both have secrets from the world, they rather not talk about or reveal. During their time together, they find kindred spirits within each other. The connection is adorable, the tenderness, sweetness, care, and compassion they show to each other, have the healing powers of their past. The patience Brennan has with Kacie is admirable, and when, after weeks they finally are able to have physical intimacy, it is passionate, explosive, and precious. While the danger is constant, and the reminders of it are frequent in the story, mostly the focus is on the relationship developing between Brennan and Kacie. When it is time for action, it is intense and fierce, full of horror and fear. There are surprising twists in the plot, that keeps the tension high. The tale comes to a full closure of all the issues brought up in the story, with an ending that made me swoon and sigh. Brilliantly, pleasingly written romantic suspense story, with likable and charming characters, events that keeps you on your toes, and sizzling, delightful romance ~ Five Spoons
Growing up in a tiny community in Alabama boasting only one stop sign and a gas station gave Christy ample opportunity to create daring adventures in her head. When she wasn't thinking of her story characters, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys kept her entertained and out of trouble. Later came the chills of Stephen King and the thrills of John Grisham, but the romance genre always held a strong place in her heart.
A few years ago, she decided to write the stories that had been rattling around in her head. Now she and her characters couldn't be happier. Christy lives in Alabama with her husband, five adorable fur-kids and one very shy turtle. Author Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads
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Deception
Demon Hunters # 2 By: A.S. Fenichel Releasing July 7, 2015 Lyrical
When Demons threaten Regency London, only a Lady can stop them.
Lillian Dellacourt is beautiful, refined and absolutely lethal. She’s also the most feared and merciless demon hunter in The Company. She’s come a long way from the penniless seamstress’s daughter sold to the highest bidder, and it wasn’t by trusting a man, let alone an exiled Marquis with more on his mind than slaying the hellspawn . . . For Dorian Lambert, Marquis de Montalembert, being sent to keep track of Lillian is no mean task. He’s wanted the fiery vixen since he first heard of her five years ago. But wooing the lady while fighting the demon uprising is no easy feat, especially when the lady’s tongue is as sharp as the Japanese sai blades she favors for eviscerating the spawn of hell. These two will have to learn to trust each other fast, because the demon master is back, and he’s planning to turn Edinburgh into a living hell…
Holding up her hand, she pulled the horse to a stop. Dorian slowed, watched, and waited.
Lillian touched her nose, alerting him to the scent of wood burning. The wind came out of the northeast. The almost full moon lit the night well enough. They dismounted, and tied the horses to a low bit of brush along the rocky pass. Spending the bulk of his time with the hunters behind a desk, he willingly took a step back and allowed Lillian to take the lead. She was far more experienced in the field. The fact that she was a woman meant nothing in The Company. He wished he was as unaffected by her feminine allure. To his astonishment, she pulled a string at her waist, which lifted her skirts, and she tucked them into some kind of belt hidden at her hips. Above her high leather boots, he glimpsed her creamy thighs. His gaze dropped to her curvy flesh and an array of weapons cleverly stored insideher skirts instead of focusing on the danger ahead. He met her gaze. “Try to stay alive, Dorian. Do not get distracted.” He looked her up and down one more time. “You ask the impossible, Lilly.” The wicked look she gave him was almost as enticing as the curve of her leg. She turned and climbed up the rock-strewn hill to the right. He followed, making an effort not to admire her bare legs or the throwing knives strapped around her right thigh. When they reached the precipice, flames blazed as high as ten feet in the center of a clearing. Two demons fed the fire, one a small trebox with scaly dark skin and the other a larger, dumber malleus covered in slime. To the far left of the fire, three children huddled together. The smallest girl wept loudly while the other two tried to comfort her. Alive! A surge of elation followed by a wave of fear assaulted him. Could he and Lillian keep those children alive? The malleus stood as tall as the flames and sang in a low grating tone. Firelight reflected off its slimy skin as it tore a year old tree from the ground, roots and all. As if it were a twig, the malleus tossed it on the fire. Flames roared higher and his voice grew louder. Dorian knew nothing of the demon language, but the eerie cadence churned his guts. The trebox slunk around the fire. He used two hands on a sword, carving symbols in the hard ground. This trebox had shed his human clothes, exposing his hunched back and visible ribcage. A recent report had crossed his desk depicting a similar scene in England. When they completed drawing the runes, the innocents would be sacrificed. “They mean to open a gate. We only have until the song ends.” Lillian’s eyes widened. She reached into the folds of her underskirt and released a small crossbow from its holster, chocked an arrow, and took aim. “We will need to move fast.” “Ready.” She let the arrow fly. It pierced the malleus demon’s left eye, silenced the song mid-word, and dropped the enormous monster to the ground before he even had time to roar. The trebox screamed in the language only demons understood. He took up the song his comrade had been chanting and wrote faster in the dirt. Dorian pulled one throwing knife from the belt strapped around Lillian’s smooth skin. He jumped over the hill and ran down, dagger raised in his left hand. The trebox rushed at him with its eyes focused on the long knife. When he was within range, he let the smaller blade fly. It buried deep in the greenish creature’s throat. He crumpled with a whine. Lillian ran behind him down the hill. All three children screamed and cried. She charged past them and kicked dirt on the fire. “What are you doing?” “I think he might have gotten the incantation finished. Look at the way the smoke curls in on itself. Evil will find a way in even without the sacrifice. Once opened, I don’t know how to close a gate.” It was unnatural the way the smoke did not move with the breeze. The ground rumbled. Dorian kicked dirt on the fire and rubbed out the carved runes from the ground.
A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back.
A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story. Multi-published in erotic paranormal, contemporary and historical romance, A.S. is the author of the Mayan Destiny series, Christmas Bliss and many more. With several books currently contracted to multiple publishers, A.S. will be bringing you her brand of romance for many years to come. Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in the East Texas with her real life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden. Author Links: Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |TSU
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LONE AGENT
Under other circumstances, FBI agent Samantha Bennett might welcome a bit of backup—but not from an overprotective Mountie. She's been on the trail of a serial killer for six months and no one has ever taken the case seriously…until now. When Royal Canadian Mounted Police inspector Drew Kelley saves her life, he decides that the hunt for "Birdman" is his problem, too. Together they begin a cross-continent chase to stop the madman before he strikes again. However, Samantha fears her growing feelings for the lawman may weaken her focus, or worse—put Drew directly in the killer's sights… Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the U.S.–Canadian border safe
Vivid, bloody and explosive action, while hunting for a serial killer who is on a killing spree across the border.
The action is breathtaking, and non-stop operation. It seems life the officers are constantly couple steps behind the culprit, and the cruel and bloody crime scenes are piling up. I loved the way they were putting the pieces of the puzzle together, working as a team, and having each others back. With lots of new evidence coming to light, the twists were constant, keeping the mystery and momentum high. Drew and Sami are compatible, their minds work as one at times, they have lots in common, as well as attraction and feelings growing between them. Both of them have been hurt before, they are not looking for a relationship, or romance, but are rather helpless in front of the feelings they have for each other. They both have faith, that they rely on, they believe in guidance, and share those beliefs with each other, trusting that God will lead their lives. I absolutely enjoyed this story, in every aspect. I read it in one sitting, just couldn't put it down ~ Five Spoons
Commanded
Club Sin # 6 By: Stacey Kennedy Releasing July 7, 2015 Loveswept
Club Sin comes alive once again in this decadent new romance from USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy, perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey.
A dedicated cop, Sawyer Quinn blows off steam by immersing himself in his role as a Master at the hottest club in Las Vegas. But when Sawyer goes after the perp who brutally beat his sister, he teams up with Chloe Nash, a sexy private investigator who awakens a sweet new need: to keep her to himself, away from the dungeon of Club Sin. Chloe is beautiful, smart, and too innocent for the BDSM lifestyle. Sawyer’s never wanted a woman like this before. Is her love worth swearing off the one thing that keeps him sane? There’s something different about Sawyer: a commanding strength that pulls Chloe into a vortex of heady desire. But when she learns about his double life as a Dom, she’s shocked—and afraid she could never complete him. Then he saves her life, and just like that, Chloe knows she will be able to give him anything he desires. She is his—wherever and however he wants to take her.
Sensual, steamy and passionate story with an intense and fierce undertone.
The characters are charming and highly likeable, they have great chemistry, a palpable connection with each other. Sawyer is loyal, honest, caring, and highly protective. Chloe is tough, smart, and somehow has been able to hold onto a certain innocence. They both have felt the need for a change, some new variation in their lives. While working together to find the man who violently violated Sawyer's sister, they explore the attraction between them. The heat level is high, several explicit love scenes in the story, as expected, where the BDSM lifestyle is toured in a sensual, and soft way, where Sawyer makes Chloe feel desired, precious, and cherished. I liked the honesty in their relationship, they were open with their needs, wants, and desires from each other, from the start. The communication with each other was refreshing. The suspense side of the story gave danger, fear, and desperation to the tale, and helped both Sawyer and Chloe's feelings to get into the deeper level faster. The relationship takes a surprising, yet understandable, twist at the end. I liked how understanding and supporting the Masters brotherhood were with each other. Fervid and ardent story, with tense feelings of passion, desire, and danger, mixed with sweet and delicate romance. ~ Four Spoons
Stacey Kennedy is the USA Today bestselling author of the Club Sin series. Growing up, Stacey’s mind wandered the path less traveled, and that path most often led to love. She has always broken rules and she continues to feed off emotion—always staying true to her heart. Those traits are now the bones of her stories. She lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, who puts any of the heroes in her books to shame, and their two young children. If she’s not on Mom duty or plugging away at a new story, you’ll find Stacey camping in the summer, hibernating in the winter, and obsessing over Penny Dreadful, Game of Thrones, and Sons of Anarchy.
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Truly Madly Montana
Medicine River # 2 By: Fiona Lowe Releasing July 7th, 2015 Berkeley Sensation
Summer in Montana brings heat with a chance of romance in the new Medicine River Romance from the award-winning author of Montana Actually
Sexy and charming Australian doctor Will Bartlett will do anything to help out a friend, even if it means moving to Bear Paw for the summer. Some small-town hospitality, and the uncomplicated friendship of his co-worker, Millie, is just the ticket to shake off the restlessness that’s been gripping him lately. Millie Switkowski, RN and medical student, is home for her clinical rotation, and she’s determined to make this summer so much better than last. She’s got a year of medical school under her belt, her diabetes is under control and she’s kicked her crazy crush for Will Bartlett, who only ever treated her as “one of the guys.” But when Will turns out to be Millie’s supervising physician, without warning the summer gets a whole lot hotter than either of them anticipated. With both of them holding onto thorny secrets, can they walk away with their hearts intact?
Truly, Madly, Montana is a fun summer read, with two somewhat entwined love stories, endearing small town living, and interesting medical world making an entertaining package.
The characters are charismatic and likable, it was easy to see their charm, and cheer for them to succeed. They are attractive, but not perfect, and they all have their issues to deal with. Will is devastated from the loss of his twin brother, and moved to the States. He tries to live for both of them, extreme sports and flirting around, hiding from the empty hole inside of him, that Charlie's death left in him. He doesn't like to talk about it, the pain of loss still so raw inside him. Millie has done her best to be independent and take care of her type 1 diabetes, for years she has been just one of the guys, and Will's mistake to assume that she is gay and offer to be her wing-man, doesn't help her low self esteem. They work together seamlessly and effortlessly, in the medical field. But the secrets they are hiding from each other, their unwillingness to be open and honest about their issues, comes an obstacle for their sizzling summer romance to become something more, as time goes on. Ethan is the town librarian, and regularly gives entertainment to the town folks with the clumsy efforts in ballgames. He is sweet, caring, and a good guy, he gets along with everyone, and takes care of the town they live in. Tara escaped her childhood into the army, and is now the first female police officer in the small Montana town. Not used to the country living, having friends, or to trust any male, she is struggling in the new town, and with her attraction to Ethan. Ethan's patience, care, understanding, and acceptance are endearing and adorable, and with time, also win Tara over. One Montana summer, two swoon worthy romances, that melted my heart, and Bear Paw town with live twitter feed, provide some solid entertainment ~ Four Spoons
Fiona Lowe is a RITA® and R*BY award-winning, multi-published author with Harlequin , Carina Press and, Berkley USA. Whether her books are set in outback Australia or the USA, they feature small towns with big hearts, and warm, likeable characters that make you fall in love. When she's not writing stories, she's a weekend wife, mother of two 'ginger' teenage boys, guardian of 80 rose bushes, slave to a cat and often found collapsed on the couch with wine.
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