Showing posts with label Romantic Suspense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Romantic Suspense. Show all posts

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Unbridled Pursuit

Unbridled Pursuit
Novak Springs, Book 2
By: Dawn Brower
Narrated by: Erica Wilder
Series: Novak Springs Series, Book 2
Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 02-06-18



This was such a fun listen I just love the bickering back and forward between them. You had no trouble feeling the emotions from hate, confusion and lust these two have. The author gives you a few twists that you can work out if you listen closely. I was pretty sure but it took me awhile to realize the truth behind the story and the why of it. There is a little danger, a mystery, and lord the steam is outstanding when these two get together. When they finally come together they explode off the page with such excitement it makes your heart beat faster. It was great to see past characters from the past book, this one takes off where the last one left off. You do not need to read the first book the author gives such great back history you can read this as a standalone, but I am not sure why you would want to do that.

Ms. Wilder does a wonderful job of narration, I only found one place where she repeated some wording which I am guessing was one of the places she took a break. Besides that I could not tell if any breaks were taken. There are no background noises and no volume changes. She did an outstanding job with her many character voices. Her males are strong with deep voices and her females are sexy and sweet. I had not problem at all picturing the scenes as they unfold. She gave true emotions to her characters you could feel their feeling if they were angry, sad, happy, disappointed and excited. She even chuckled when it was called for. Her desperation and sorrow really touched me making me feel their pain. I thought her normal voice was just as pleasant as her character voices. This is the first time I have listened to her work and look forward to listening to more of it. Big thumbs up with and outstanding performance that really pulled me in

The story is touching, the twists are shocking and the plot is delightful. It is hard not to like these characters. They became like family to me, each pain they felt I felt, when they laughed so did I. When they cried I wanted to. For me it was a very emotional read with highs and lows, good and bad. Vitoria is strong, she can stand on her own and give back as good as she gets. She does have a few weaknesses those being the ones she loves and the wall her parents put up between her and her family. Wes is strong, caring and loving man to his friends and family. If he feels a wrong has been done to them he will fight until the bitter in. Tori is confused as to why he hates her, he can’t forget what he saw and those she hurt. It was truly a wonderful story from start to finish. They have one weakness and that is the other, their attraction, the pull and the passion they have each other. I loved the plot, the story just sizzles off the page as you are taken from one scene to the next. Their fighting is hot, their passion hotter. When they find the answers to the question they have one feels a fool the other relief but it also leaves them both with more questions and no answers. There was nothing I didn’t love about this story. That is why I have picked it as one of my favorite reads for the year.


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Vitoria Miene lives in New York - on the opposite side of the country as her best friend. After careful thought, she decides to pack everything up and move to Seattle. There is only one problem with her plan - Wes Novak. He hates her and does everything in his power to make her miserable.
Wes has never detested anyone as much as he does Vitoria. He believes she is evil incarnate. If she wasn’t best friends with his brother’s fiancĂ©e, he’d never have to see her again. Unfortunately, he sees more of her than he wants to. So much so, he is starting to have trouble keeping his hands off her.
Wes and Tori fight every step of the way. They combust in each other’s arms as much as they bicker. Can they stop battling long enough to find the one thing they both want - love?

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Fighting For Love

Fighting For Love (Carson Hill Ranch #4)
by Amelia Rose



This is not like the past books in this series the author throws a twist in the plot with a twister touching down leaving the lives on the ranch in danger. The house is gone, people and animals missing. The author gives such detail you feel you are seeing it right before your eyes. My ears were locked to this audio as I held my breath fearing the worse. These characters throughout this series have become my family. Losing one of them would be like losing one of my own. At times my heart beat fast as I listened to their pain of the unknown. In book 4 you will find Anders and Jasmine trying to hang on to their love that is new. They have to make some major choices that could tear them apart or could leave the family torn in two. Emma finds herself in a mess when her past come haunting her. Leaving Joseph hot on her trail hoping for the best as they go in it could be life or death.

This narrator is one very talented person giving a compelling listen with such passion you can feel through her voice. She really brings these audio to life giving you a highly entertaining read. She puts such emotion into the audio you can feel the pain, sorrow, sadness, joy, happiness through her tones. Her performance is outstanding as she pulls you in taking you away through the excitement and danger that comes. I love her many different voices from her sexy strong males to her sassy strong women. She pulls deep inside herself giving you a compelling listen that will leave you chuckling and at times laughing. She knows how to hit the correct tones really keeping the listener invested as they wait for the next shoe to drop. There are not any background noises and no breaks were taken that I could tell. You can picture the story unfold through her voice and her tones. You have no trouble knowing who is talking or what they are feeling. What this narrator brings to the table is a very clean, crisp, clear audio you get lost in. I just love to be taken away by this very talented narrator. I can hardly wait for the next listen.

This was very well written with a few different stories to keep the interesting. You have so much danger and excitement from the twister and people missing as well as a kidnapping and then of course the romance of Anders and Jasmine leaving Jasmine feeling lost and alone with her background not everyone is happy with her being Hispanic. I thought the author did an outstanding job making the reader understand how hurtful people can be as well as the dangers from traveling alone. I really had trouble pulling this audio down from the author’s wonderful writing style to the narrator’s voice this was a great story. I can hardly wait to listen to the next book in this series.


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It just wouldn't be Texas without the occasional unpredictable storm, but when a twister rips through Carson Hill Ranch and demolishes almost everything in sight, the family has a long road ahead of them as they try to pick up the pieces and put them back together. In the chaos of the storm, no one notices that Joseph's wife, Emma, has disappeared. A mysterious phone call lets them know that there are some fates worse than death.

As brothers Anders and Joseph rush in to save the women they love, the end result tears apart the Carson family in ways that no one saw coming.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Justifiable Cause Romantic Suspense Series Box Set


Justifiable Cause Romantic Suspense Series Box Set
by Adrienne Giordano



The Chase
This is book one of a three part series that is full of action, a few chills and some downright horrors. Here we meet attorney Joanna and Sergeant Townsend who keep us entertained throughout as they team together on the mayor's special task force to stop illegal counterfeit fashion that is taking over the city. What do you get when you have two strong willed people that are attracted to each other but seem only to be able to irritate the other as they buttheads? You get one highly entertaining read that keeps the reads smiling and at times laughing as they go head to head to chase down counterfeiters only to be found on the receiving end of danger. Jo demands to be on all the busts, the hunt and the catcher only to find the counterfeits have her in their sites leaving Gabe pulling his hair out and talking to his self. Gabe has never met a woman more frustrating or more sexy that is slowing driving him to drink. As the author spends us through the twists and turns, the hunt is on bring more danger than Joanna ever expected. With Gabe hot on her tail trying his best to keep his eyes off her sexy backside and out of danger. This is one strong, sassy, sexy bullheaded woman who will not listen to reason. Joanna doesn’t understand why one sexy bullheaded sergeant won’t listen to reason and is always trying to keep her away from the thrilling excitement that comes with each bust. That is until the day she gets in over her head and leaves her at deaths door.

This is a very exciting read that hooks you from start to finish leaving you breathless as you go through the paces of each new exciting, thrilling road block that is put before them. The Chase is a very well written story leaving the read on the edge as they dance around each other bulling, yelling, cursing, and demanding what they expect from the other. The author knows how to spin her words to keep you hooked and entertained why she keeps you smiling, laughing and gasping at the new twist she spins. You have to smile as these two try their best to keep their hands among other things off each other. Trying to keep their thoughts and minds on the case and off the thought of what they liked to do to the other.

The Evasion
This is the second book in the Justifiable Cause series which picks up right where the last one left off with Gabe and Jo hot on the trail of the counterfeiter which have moved to South Carolina. They are having a hard time keeping their relationship under wraps. Taking a trip to hopefully bring the counterfeiters down, as they go to a new town they loosen up a little and enjoy their time together. Trying to play it by the rules until the suspect the sheriff might be a part of the counterfeiter ring. With their jobs and relationship on the line they try their best to keep their love life and profession life separate. As the stakes get high and this becomes a life or death matter will they be able to keep the two divided?

At times this was full of suspense that held you on the edge as these two go head to head matching passion as well as tempters. It was very entertain keeping me glued to the pages to see what would happen next. When I hit chapter nine the author turned on the humor. I have to admit I totally lost as laughed myself silly. At one point my husband gave me that look that said CAN YOU TURN IT DOWN. Humm I guess not when the next sentences kept me rolling with tear almost in my eyes. I have learned a woman should never leave home without her shoes!

I love these characters and the respect they give each other but at the same time finding the lighter side. At times one look or one touch can calm the other. They try so hard to find a way to keep their careers as well as their personal lives in a workable but separate place. They are finding this hard with each passing day. Both respect the other just as they are with tempters, sassy demanding way and a smart mouth. It is what attracted them to each other, it is nice to see they do not try to change the other. Giving each other room but stand their ground which can be very trying at times and so entertaining for the reader. It was entertaining to see them getting to the point where they know how to get around the other but also give the other what they need, being able to read body language or looks. I loved the conflict and tension as tempers rise they don’t hold back.

The Capture
This is the end to a three part series that is full of action you are going to love it. Jo is in LA helping set up a counterfeiter task force. Gabe comes to visit taking a long overdue vacation. Jo and Gabe relationship has always been behind closed door neither wanting the fallout it would bring to those they work for. In LA they are free to let it grow building a united front as they work toward bring justice to major companies who lose billions of dollars a year to counterfeiters.

On her way to the airport to pick up Gabe she decides to kill some time and do some shopping for some counterfeit items which gets her in more trouble than she ever expect leaving Gabe again trying to protect her and keep her alive. The story starts with fast pace action we see the dangers of being in the wrong place at the wrong time leaving both Gabe and Jo seeing more action then they bargained for.

Captured really kept me hanging on the edge with a story I could not put down. I loved this series, this one would be my favorite of the three books. Although some of the series can be read as standalone to get the full impact of what their job is and their relationship you will want to read them all. Separate they are wonderful reads too together they are outstanding. This is a series that will hold your attention giving you one heck of a ride as you hold your breath wondering if they will make it out of this last story alive. There is some touch and go scenes that keep this a page turner from the first page to the last.

If you are looking for an outstanding action pack thrilling read this will give you the suspense you crave. It is well written with delightful characters that pull you in demanding and holding your attention.

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Included in this novella series are:

THE CHASE

Hard-driving attorney Jo Pomeroy is as determined as she is sexy—in other words, a major pain in NYPD Sergeant Gabe Townsend’s butt. Working together on a high-profile task force charged with busting sales of counterfeit goods has been rocky from the start. And Jo’s penchant for trouble is as difficult to ignore as her spectacular legs.

The world of knock-offs isn’t as frivolous as it appears. The purses are fake, but the danger is all too real—and Jo seems hell-bent on putting herself in the middle of it. Her investigations have uncovered valuable leads for Gabe’s team, but they’ve also drawn the wrong kind of attention. Now, she’s on the radar of a mysterious smuggler not afraid to use violence to evade the law. At the risk of their lives—and their hearts—Gabe and Jo must find him before he finds them.

THE EVASION

His role on an anti-counterfeiting task force earned NYPD Sergeant Gabe Townsend the catch of a lifetime—tough as nails but sexy as hell Jo Pomeroy. The woman has a body that drives him wild and a way of attracting danger that’s making him crazy. And her relentless pursuit of an elusive criminal has his protective instincts in overdrive.

Jo didn’t get to be a hotshot attorney by giving up easily. Her high-end clients count on her to keep knockoffs of their luxury goods off the streets. Distractions are the last thing she needs. Especially six-foot-three, hard body calendar-worthy distractions.

She failed once, letting a smuggler slip through her grasp. Next time, he’ll have nowhere to run. A lead takes Jo and Gabe to a small town where not everything—or anyone—is as innocent as it seems. Making this bust could be the biggest break of her career…but at what risk to her newfound love?

THE CAPTURE

Sun, fun, and Jo Pomeroy, the sexiest, most-driven attorney around, await NYPD Sergeant Gabe Townsend in Los Angeles. A trip to the West Coast is the perfect vacation—he won’t have to hide his relationship with Jo from the New York anti-counterfeiting task force, and he can finally enjoy some overdue time-off with the woman of his dreams.

Jo makes undercover deals for fake merchandise, but her feelings for Gabe are all too real. Unfortunately, she isn’t the one on vacation, and while she can’t wait to get her heartthrob alone, she also can’t say no when the mayor of Los Angeles asks for her help in ridding the city of illegal knockoffs.

Being too dedicated for her own good backfires when Jo ends up on a killer’s hit list. Gabe wants Jo to back down; she’s not about to. As the danger escalates, so do their feelings for each other. All Jo’s ever wanted is to expand her task force nationwide. Now, with her life on the line, Jo must decide if heading the taskforce is worth sacrificing it all, including a future with the man she loves.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Six-Gun Showdown (Appaloosa Pass Ranch #5)


Six-Gun Showdown (Appaloosa Pass Ranch #5)
by Delores Fossen

What a shock Jax got from listening to his voice mail hearing a voice he thought he would never hear again. An even bigger shock was when he walked out to the barn and the person attached to that voice was standing right in front of his eyes. No one can blame him for being hurt, angry and very upset for all the blame he has put on his self for his son and the loss of his mother. If only he had done this or that she might be alive. He is at a loss for words as his tempter rises why did she do what she did, why hadn’t she let him know she was a live? This is how the story starts giving you a full impact of suspense, action that capacitates you leaving you torn on who you feel sorry for the most. This was such a gripping read as the author pulls you in with vivid details of the terrifying ordeal Paige has faced at the hands of a serial killer the reason for faking her death.

The story takes off from a previous novel where Paige was killed leaving a family torn between the loss and love they had for her. Faking her death was done to protect her ex and their son as well as is the reason for her returned.  Not everything is as it appears someone is out to get their hands on Paige is it really the serial killer coming back or is there someone else? Things are just not adding up. Not everyone is happy with her return. There are so many suspects it is hard to tell who is friend and who is a villain. It is full of mystery, thrills that is action packed almost from the first page.

Jax and Paige and page might be divorce before her death but that doesn’t stop the sparks they feel with her return. Neither know just which way to turn as they work together to bring out the serial killer. You can feel the passion come right off the pages as these two butt heads on who will do what when. Nothing is more chilling than when you hear the voice of the man who tried his best to kill you. It just shoots chills right up my back. I had no trouble picturing this and so many more thrilling scenes. The author really brought this story to life for me painting a picture no one ever wants to be a part of.  This is one author who knows how to hold your attention why keeping your heart in your throat waiting to see what is about to happen. I was kept on the edge more than once trying to work out this mystery. The most touching scene is when her son sees her for the first time in so long it just about made me cry.

They must work at bring whoever is at fault down why keeping their son safe. If that isn’t bad enough the nanny is acting strange she isn’t at all happy with Paige’s return since she is in love with Jax. Add this to all the other strange things happening all around them it is enough to keep your head spinning.  Just when they think they have a handle on the issues things change leaving them spinning in their tracks.

I have not read all the previous novels in this series and did not feel I lost. However it does make me want to go back and read the ones I have missed I do feel it will add more to the story. With that said this is a standalone and you do not feel lost at what has happen or is happening. The author does a wonderful job at filling you in so you never feel like you are lost and have no trouble understanding everything. This is a thrilling romance that will keep you on your toes filled with such excitement and packed with action you will not find a dull minute here. It was a book I could not put down keeping me up late at night to finish it. I can hardly wait for the next one to find out more about these wonderful characters. I just love each and every one of them.

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"I'm not dead." 

The voice mail rocks deputy sheriff Jax Crockett to his core. A year ago, Paige was murdered by the Moonlight Strangler. Yet his ex-wife just showed up at his ranch—out of options and out of time. There are only two reasons Paige would come back to Texas with a killer hot on her heels: Jax and their toddler son. Faking her death was the only way to keep them alive. But now it's Jax who's risking everything to protect his family. The cowboy lawman is also reawakening a powder keg of desire. A desire that's primed and ready to explode. Giving in will up the ante, igniting the embers of a love they may not live to claim.

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Girl in the Water (Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit #3)



Girl in the Water (Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit #3)
by Dana Marton


My Review
This book carries a big impact it deals with human trafficking, doing what you must to get by, dealing and learning to overcome you past, starting over, learning to forgive not only yourself but those around you. Ms. Marton covers some very touchy issues that are still going on today. My heart went out to so many of these characters from Ian and Daniela to Finch (lord my heart broke for him) to the babies and children who are taken and their families left wondering, worrying and crying.  This is a story of hate believe me you will hate some of these characters so much you would love to jump inside the book to take care of them.  There is evil all around you just waiting to take you out or away no one is safe, you will find no help here not even from the police who turn a blind since they are in the middle of the crimes.  The book is full of a mystery that you won’t know the full impact until close to the end.  It isn’t all doom and gloom there is a lighter side to the story with smiles and humor, along with a little baiting, some getting even. You will find fights, running for your life, rescuing, love and passion. Which makes this a five star read giving you everything you want in a suspenseful  read all in one place.

We all have go to author for whatever our mood might be for me when I am in need of danger, suspense, thrills and a few chills this is the author I run to. She gives me the excitement I crave and need. I know whatever book she puts out will be thrilling, hold your breath, hang on to the edge of you seats as it leaves my mouth hung open giving me an exciting ride. I know whatever book she will put out I want it, need it for my fix. This is another author I just about beg to review any book she writes.

I loved the characters they are very down to earth each having so much pain in their lives both just trying to get by. One not caring if he makes it out alive looks for danger and action at every turn. The other doing what she has to just to make it out alive, so sad she thinks this is how everyone’s life is. Man does she have a lot to learn and learn she does.  She is about to not only take the world by storm but blows Ian out of the water with her compassion, strength, smiles, laugh and her need for justice why trying to save the world.

Let’s talk about Ian for a few minutes he is a man above men to serve and protect until he loses his whole family. He kicks his self every day for not being home to take care of them, to keep them safe.  I just about broke down when I read his story it is so touching and heartbreaking. To lose them in such away is just more than he can handle. He spends his times picking fight not caring if he lives or dies. When his best buddy leaves a message he is off to the other side of the world giving a helping hand. What he finds is one girl who has been used more ways than one by just about everyone around her.  He now makes it his life goal to protect her even when she doesn’t want it.  He shows her how to protect herself and then brings her home treats her like his little sister. The only problem is little sister won’t stay in her role giving him some very trying times. This is a true man of honor giving back and helping others but at the same time trying his best to make things up to his dead family. He is going to have to face some strong facts about his self that he doesn’t want to face.

Daniela oh my Lord I wanted so much to reach in grab her from the pages of this book and keep her safe. At the same time I really wanted to grab a few dozen men and a few women teaching them a lesson they would never forget. The author spins a story here that is heartbreaking but at the same time thrilling giving you a scared little girl who turns into a very strong women who can take care of herself. I was so proud of the fine young women she grew up to be. She was so shamed of a past she had no control over. She really shines through as you see her delightful humor taking each day as it comes hoping for the best but preparing for the worse.  I just about cried when she stood up and told it how it was. Going back now remembering her story and writing this reviews I have tears in my eyes. It’s such a touching heartbreaking tale with wonderful twist and turns that will leave you with a smile as you come to the end. I just wish for all those out there finding themselves in the same place would get the justice they deserve and be able to leave wearing a smile on their faces.

I truly loved how the passion and love these two have unfolded. It is overtime not all at once. I totally enjoyed how these two characters grew not only as a person but as a team.  I really enjoyed the humor they shared as well as the baiting. It was a pleasure watching Ian not only protect Daniela but to teach her how to protect herself.  This is a story filled with evil, honor, passion from more than one side, but is also fill with faith and justice not only for Daniela but for those around her.

Ms. Marton knows how to draw her readers in giving you a highly entertaining read. Once you pick up one of her books you have no doubt why she is a bestselling author.  This is part of the Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit series. Each are standalone reads with each getting better than the last. I can hardly wait to see what this very talented author comes up with next.  Be prepared to love the characters and really dislike a few. Get ready to feel emotion like you never have as you are pulled in with your heart rate going fast and you tempter getting hot over the injustice and finally the pleasure of finally getting the justice and doing a well done job. There is no greater pleasure than knowing you have give back going beyond the call of duty and walking away with a smile on your face. Ms. Marton you should be wearing a very big smile for a job well done in keeping me so well entertained and keeping me coming back for more. I love you writing style, the thrills, chills you give me as well as the smile I wear when I come to the words THE END.


This review does not give justice to the book I have just close there is no way I can write how deeply this story touched me.  I honestly did not realize how much this story touched me until I started writing this review for that reason I have picked it as one of my favorite reads for the year.




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He doesn't mind breaking rules, just never his own. Rule #1: You don't seduce the woman you protect.

An epic romantic adventure that will transport you to another world, a spellbinding story about love and hate, honor and evil, hope and justice set against the exotic backdrop of the teeming Amazon rain forest.

After the death of his wife and twin sons, Army vet Ian Slaney is a shadow of his former self. On the path of self-destruction, only his best friend's disappearance in South America pulls Ian back from the ledge. He rushes to Brazil, only to discover that his friend was murdered. The single lead in the case is also the single biggest obstacle--Daniela, a mysterious beauty very much in need of protection, with a host of secrets hidden in a dark past. As the two of them track down clues and try to untangle an impossible case, they draw the attention of all the wrong people, and danger follows them back to the US.

Ian wants the murderers. Daniela wants Ian to acknowledge the hot sparks of passion between them. But convincing Ian to set aside his protective instincts proves more difficult than turning an anaconda vegetarian.