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October 21, 2016October 17, 2016

Kelly reviews Dewitched by Dakota Cassidy

TITLE: Dewitched
SERIES: Witchless in Seattle #3
CHARACTERS: Steve Cartwright
AUTHOR: Dakota Cassidy
NARRATOR: Hollie Jackson
RUN TIME: 6 Hours & 34 Minutes
PUBLICATION DATE: May 29, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Audible | Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
“It’s nice to meet you, Mr…er, stage, screen, and Japanese film star, but party…and thirty-two years, actually almost thirty-three now. And um, stuff…to do… So, talk later. I mean, you and me. M’kay? Gotta go.”
Ebenezer Falls, sleepy fishing village or murder central? The game’s afoot in Dewitched from USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author Dakota Cassidy as Stevie, the powerless witch (or is she?), her bat familiar Belfry, and resident British ghost spy Winterbottom, hunt for a killer. Book 3 of the Witchless In Seattle Mysteries is a thrilling whodunit, and this time, it’s personal!
I, ex-witch Stevie Cartwright, do hereby solemnly swear to avoid future murder-mystery shenanigans, nosiness, tomfoolery, and any further crazy killer inflicted pain to my person, so help me goddess…
Hah! Like I could help myself? But after busting my butt (literally!) on the last murder case in my beloved hometown of Ebenezer Falls, WA, I could use a nice long break. I was determined to take the time to enjoy the company of my bat familiar, Belfry; my British ex-spy ghost, Win; our adorable St. Bernard rescue, Whiskey; and of course our gorgeous home, Mayhem Manor, freshly and lovingly renovated.
Until shazam—a dead man invites himself to our fancy housewarming party! When my mother’s husband number five ends up deep-sixed in my parlor, it’s not like I can’t NOT try to solve this mystery, right? Especially if I ever want Mom to leave so I can get back to my semi-peaceful existence.
But our work is definitely cut out for us this time. With Belfry’s rascally bat family visiting and the two hundred or so guests, acrobats, mimes, cooks, catering staff, orchestra members—and a surprise guest who throws me for a loop in the house—suspects sure aren’t a problem.
Looks like it’s time for another spirit-filled, witchless adventure in Ebenezer Falls!
This cozy mystery has a complete cast of oddball characters from witches to ghosts and bats to psychics. Witchless In Seattle Mysteries is a spin-off of Dakota Cassidy’s bestselling paranormal romance series, A Paris, Texas Romance.

REVIEW:
Another exciting adventure of Stevie, Wyn, Belfry and the rest of Stevie’s band of misfits. But this time it is personal. Not only does death and murder seem to be following Stevie around like a the plague the last few months. This current murder is family. Well kinda, she did just meet the guy. But he was married to her mother. So, I guess they are family. Right? And of course it has to happen at Stevie’s house warming party. So yeah, it is personal this time.
As always, Ms. Cassidy writes a fun and snarky story that makes me love her characters (and her) all over again. There are a few things that happen in Dewitched that I can’t wait to see how Ms. Cassidy is going to solve.
Ms. Jackson does another fantastic job of bring Ms. Cassidy’s characters to life. I am looking forward to the next book in this series!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tantor Audio in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

October 20, 2016October 17, 2016

#TBT Kimberly reviews The Trouble With Honor by Julia London ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: The Trouble With Honor
SERIES #: The Cabot Sisters #1
CHARACTERS: Honor & George
AUTHOR: Julia London
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/25/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Desperate times call for daring measures as Honor Cabot, the eldest stepdaughter of the wealthy Earl of Beckington, awaits her family’s ruin. Upon the earl’s death she and her sisters stand to lose the luxury of their grand home – and their place on the pedestal of society – to their stepbrother and his social-climbing fiancée. Forced to act quickly, Honor makes a devil’s bargain with the only rogue in London who can seduce her stepbrother’s fiancée out of the Cabots’ lives for good.

An illegitimate son of a duke, George Easton was born of scandal and grows his fortune through dangerous risks. But now he and Honor are dabbling in a perilous dance of seduction that puts her reputation and his jaded heart on the line. And as unexpected desire threatens to change the rules of their secret game, the stakes may become too high even for a notorious gambler and a determined, free-spirited debutante to handle.

REVIEW:
Named after a virtue, as all the Cabot Sisters are, Honor’s name is apropo to her character. She honors those she loves but also herself. She is not afraid to go after what she wants no matter if it is right in the eyes of the ton.

It has been a while since I read a historical romance and I am glad I started back up with this one. It was a wonderful read filled with adventure and love. I enjoyed the character of Honor. She is so strong and independent but at the same time takes on so much responsibility to others. George in interesting too. While there is something about him he doesn’t really seem to be on the winning side of life but some how he is written in a way the reader wants him to succeed.

If you are a fan of historical romance then you will not want to miss the start of this new series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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October 19, 2016October 17, 2016

Winter Romance Wednesday! Kelly reviews Mistletoe Games by Jaci Burton

TITLE: Mistletoe Games
SERIES #: Play by Play, #6.5, #8.5 #10.5
AUTHOR: Jaci Burton
PUBLICATION DATE: October 18, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
No one brings the sexy out in sports like Jaci Burton, the author of the New York Times bestselling Play-by-Play novels. Now, she puts together a holiday hat trick with three novellas featuring the hottest sports around: baseball, hockey, and surfing—because hard bodies are always in season…
Holiday Games
For the high-achieving Elizabeth and her husband, baseball player Gavin Riley, failure is not an option. So when it comes to making a baby, they’re not about to let any holiday distractions get in the way of their necessary pleasures…
Holiday on Ice
It’s the season for giving and superstar hockey player Patrick “Trick” Niemeyer is ready to give dancer Stella Slovinski his heart wrapped up in bow. But he’ll have to melt the ice surrounding her heart to keep her from walking away…
Hot Holiday Nights
Christmas in Hawaii brings sports agent Tori Baldwin two presents: a young surfer at the top of his game and his business manager. But this hot threesome has to decide if the romantic wave they’ve caught is nothing more than a vacation fling, or the kind of love that could change their lives forever.

REVIEWS:
Holiday Games: (4 1/2 hearts)
Liz has baby on the brain. Which means she needs to convince her husband that they need to have more sex. But with the holiday’s and a wedding there is not much time. But that is not going stop Liz.

Oh, how I love Jaci Burton’s Play-by-Play series!!!! Since Holiday Games is a novella and don’t want to give too much away just know that it will not disappoint. It was so much fun to read about Gavin & Liz again. I so can’t wait for the next installment in this series.

Holiday on Ice: (4 1/2 hearts)
Loved.
Simple as that.
I loved this book.
Trick & Stella we have met before. I think we all know then that something was going on with them. But we just didn’t know what or how deep it ran. That being said since this was a novella I am not going to give you more. 😉 Except that I loved Trick and Stella and you should read this novella.

If you are a fan of the Play-by-Play series you will love this novella. If you have not started this series never fear you can pick up Holiday on Ice and read without being lost.

Hot Holiday Nights: (4 hearts)
In Hot Holiday Nights we get to follow sports agent Victoria Baldwin on her holiday trip to Hawaii. And it just happens to be the same time as a huge Surfing contest. Which brings some hottie surfers. Alex is a surfing super start and a very sweet guy who is looking for a good time will he is in Hawaii. Ben is Alex’s agent, best friend and was once a competitive surfer until he was hurt.
This was a very quick read and boy howdy it was spicy. Victoria is a woman who knows what she wants and when she wants it. Alex, Victoria and Ben make a great team!!! I don’t want to give you too much but if you like the Play by Play series you will love this novella.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Berkley Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

October 18, 2016October 17, 2016

Kelly reviews The Marquis New Clothes by Lila DiPasqua

TITLE: The Marquis New Clothes (Originally published in THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED anthology.)
SERIES #: Fiery Tales #7
CHARACTERS: Adam de Vay, Marquis de Nattes & Amiee De Miran
AUTHOR: Lila DiPasqua
PUBLICATION DATE: October 14, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by the tale of The Emperor’s New Clothes, an erotically charged historical romance novella from the acclaimed Fiery Tales series that would have made Hans Christian Andersen blush.

There is a certain gorgeous lord who is quite difficult to resist…

To save her cousin, Aimee de Miran must retrieve a jeweled ring from the most sinfully seductive man at court, the unsuspecting Marquis de Nattes. But to search his considerable wardrobe she’ll have to get very close to the notorious rake…and remain immune to his intoxicating charm.

But without his clothes—well, that’s simply impossible.

Adam de Vey, Marquis de Nattes, has secretly burned for his best friend’s wife for years. Now that Aimee is a widow, now that he’s discovered her in his bedchambers, he intends to get very close to her indeed—with his clothes—and hers—utterly forgotten…

***Originally published in THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED anthology.

REVIEW:
Another wonderful Fiery Tale story!! I always enjoy picking up one of Ms. Pasqua’s stories. Not only do we get a wonderfully written love story but we get a history lesson too.
Aimee has had her share of heartache over the years. Dealing with a cheating husband. Then said cheating husband is killed in a dual. Now Aimee has gone to save her cousin. But saving her cousin means she will have to face one of her late husband’s best friends.
Adam is pleased to learn the lovely Aimee de Miran is going to be at the King’s court for an extend stay. This is his chance to finally get her out of his system. But first he has to figure out how to get her into bed.
I really enjoyed Adam & Aimee’s story. Both have been looking for something for so long. Neither were totally prepared to find that something in each other.
I can’t wait to see what Ms. Pasqua has in story for us next in the Fiery Tales series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Lila DiPasqua in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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October 17, 2016October 7, 2016

#TBT Kimberly reviews Forever This Time by Maggie McGinnis ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Forever This Time
SERIES #: Echo Lake #1
CHARACTERS: Josie & Ethan
AUTHOR: Maggie McGinnis
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/03/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Forever This Time is the story of Josie Kendrew, who returns to her tiny Vermont hometown after ten years’ absence when her father has a stroke, and Ethan Miller, her jilted high school sweetheart, who’s taken her place as the CFO of the Kendrew family business: running Snowflake Village—a “Santa’s Village”—style amusement park.

Josie, now a successful therapist with a Boston practice, isn’t sure how she feels about being back in Echo Lake. In some ways, things have changed a lot; Ethan’s got an MBA, seems to have something going with Molly, her childhood best friend, and he even owns the beautiful Victorian they’d always talked about buying together. But in other ways, the place is exactly the same, with reminders of the heartbreak that drove Josie away lurking around every corner. When Josie’s “Little Sister” Avery died of cancer at the age of ten, the grief nearly destroyed her, and ultimately inspired her choice of career. It also caused a hurt so deep she knew she couldn’t stay in Echo Lake, surrounded by memories. And she’s not going to stay now; as soon as her dad’s health improves, she’s headed right back to Boston, to her therapy practice and her quiet apartment. To her lonely, safe life.

As for Ethan, he’s not all that pleased to see the woman he once loved. It took a long time to pick up the pieces Josie left behind, he’s proud of the work he’s done to bring Snowflake Village into the 21st century, and he’s worried that if Josie finds out about his project to honor Avery’s memory, she’ll get the wrong idea. He’s not planning to make it easy for Josie to come back, and he’s not going to pretend that all is forgiven. They can’t just pick up where they left off… right?

REVIEW:
This is a story of going home and is that still the same home you left behind.

Josie comes back to town when her father has a stroke feeling no choice but to return. But Josie’s life as a teen was difficult and after a few things happen she leaves town. Ethan has grown into a very caring man who knows he lost the love of his life and isn’t looking forward to seeing her again.

But be warned this is not a sweet romance. I can’t even count the amount of times my eyes teared up. The flashbacks of Josie are hard to read but the story is one that should be consumed and will pull you in the moment that the sweetness of the first few chapters ends. Don’t get me wrong. The first few chapters are great and I wondered if the story had a mind of it’s own and wasn’t at all where the author expected to have it go.

I truly believe a fan of the romance genre that has a little more bite will love this book.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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October 16, 2016October 12, 2016

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October 14, 2016October 7, 2016

#TBT Kimberly’s review of Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Eternal Rider
AUTHOR: Larissa Ione
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/01/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.

Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can’t-or won’t-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman’s safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara’s life

REVIEW:
And the Queen of Paranormal Romance does it again! If you have never read an Larissa Ione book then I have no idea what you are waiting for. She is the best at what she does. Her books are intense, intriguing and sexy.

This is the first book of the Lord of Deliverance/Four Horsemen books but if does have some of the characters from her Demonica series. You can however read this book without reading the other series but I would never understand why someone did not want to read ALL of her books in order. The men of Ione’s books are perfect and viral while the women are strong and far from helpless. She does not make the women into hopelessly weak women needing a man to save them. Her female characters are tough and effective on their own. The books of Ione’s are for women and men to read. Yes there is a romance wrapped in her books but there is intense scenes of aggression and battles as well.

How Ione comes up with these characters is beyond me because they are so interesting and foreign to our way of thinking but you become attached to this demons, both good (yes there are some) and bad. Ione brings you into a world that you want to visit and yet fear at the same time. I have enjoyed every book of hers and this one is no exception. She gets better and better with each book and considering I fell in love with her work with book #1 that is saying a lot.

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October 13, 2016October 7, 2016

#TBT Natasha reviews Hour Of Need by Melinda Leigh ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Hour of Need
SERIES #: Scarlet Falls #1
CHARACTERS: Grant Barrett & Ellie Ross
AUTHOR: Melinda Leigh
PUBLICATION DATE: December 9, 2014
ORDER LINKS:Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
While fighting in Afghanistan, Major Grant Barrett receives devastating news: his brother and sister-in-law have been murdered in Scarlet Falls, the sleepy suburb of Grant’s youth. Emotionally scarred from war, the career soldier returns home on emergency leave to temporarily care for his orphaned nephew and niece. But when someone tries to kidnap the kids and their teenage babysitter, Grant knows it’s not a random act…and neither were the murders.

Already devastated by her neighbors’ violent deaths, Ellie Ross is shattered by the attempted abduction of her teenage daughter so she desperately turns to Grant for help. As they navigate a deadly search for the truth, they struggle with growing feelings for each other and Grant’s impending return to deployment.

But time is running out. The killer is growing bolder by the hour, and Ellie and Grant must find him before the children become his next victims.

REVIEW: This book was so good!! This is the third book I’ve ready by Melinda Leigh and I am now dedicated to reading all of her books! She is a fabulous author and her stories are so intriguing. This book had it all: drama, heart break, murder, betrayal, ice skating! Grant and Ellie are the perfect partners for one another in this story. Both of their lives are messy and they are surrounded with a fabulously hilarious and awesome cast of characters. I fell in love with this whole family and cannot wait for more books in this series! I want stories for everyone!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and Montlake in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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October 12, 2016October 7, 2016

#TBT Winter Romance Review! Kimberly reviews Kentucky Christmas by Sarah Title ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Kentucky Christmas
CHARACTERS: Billie & Andrew
AUTHOR: Sarah Title
PUBLICATION DATE: 12/05/13
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Welcome back to Hollow Bend, Kentucky, where love (and laughter) are just around the corner.
When Andrew Bateman rolls into town in the midst of a snow storm, his first thought is that the place is hardly big enough for a dog crate, let alone the vet practice he’s looking for. Next thing he knows, his life is flashing in front of him—a depressingly short flash—as he skids right into the side of the local bar.

Things start looking up when the vision he wakes to is not the Angel of Death, but a doctor. Well, actually a vet. Make that a vet tech, wearing red mittens. Who invites him home, where every inch is covered in holiday sparkles, cookies to be decorated, and an odd assortment of stray dogs, cats and puppies…

There’s nothing merrier than a white Christmas in Kentucky!

REVIEW:
2.5 Hearts This was a very short story. Only about 40 pages so I will keep this short. This is just an ok story. First there is way too many people named in this story and it gets confusing. Second the characters just really didn’t connect and finally it is written as if the characters are only teenagers and don’t have a mature bone in their body. Just not as good as I hoped.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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October 11, 2016October 7, 2016

#TBT For the first time all 3 BnK reviewers review the same book… See what they had to say! Bound By Night by Larissa Ione ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Bound by Night
SERIES #: MoonBound Clan Vampires #1
CHARACTERS: Riker & Nicole Martin
AUTHOR: Larissa Ione
PUBLICATION DATE: Sept. 24, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The first installment in a sexy new paranormal romance series by Larissa Ione, author of the bestselling Demonica series!

A WOMAN OUT FOR BLOOD
Nicole Martin was only eight years old when the vampire slaves rose up in rebellion and killed her family. Now she devotes her life to finding a vaccine against vampirism, hoping to wipe out her memories—along with every bloodsucker on the planet. But there’s one thing she cannot destroy: her searing, undeniable attraction for the one man she should hate and fear the most . . .

A VAMPIRE OUT FOR REVENGE
A member of the renegade vampire MoonBound Clan, Riker is haunted by demons of his own. When he recognizes Nicole and remembers how her family enslaved his loved ones, his heart burns for vengeance. But when he kidnaps Nicole and holds her in a secret lair, his mortal enemy becomes his soul obsession, his greatest temptation, and, perhaps, his only salvation—a hot-blooded lover who could heal him with her touch . . . or bury him forever

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4 Stars Riker & Nicole are from two very different worlds. But one event 20 years ago will forever link them together. But this very same even could be too damaging for them to get over, because Riker & Nicole are going to have to learn to trust each other in order to survive the upcoming battle they are about to face.

Great new series from Larissa. So far I have loved all of Larissa’s books. I can now add Bound by Night to this list.
Bound by Night puts a new twist on the world of vampires. Not only do we have born vampires, but made vampires, demons and all with a native american history twist. I thought this was a great idea. I loved how Larissa incorporated the native american legends.
I will say that this book was not as hot and steamy as Larissa Demonica or Horseman series. I can’t wait to see what Larissa has in store for us next in this series.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Stars I devoured this book. This is the first in a new series by Larissa Ione. I love her Demonica series so I couldn’t wait to read this one and I was not disappointed. The characters of Nicole and Riker are mesmerizing. They have such an interesting relationship with so many ups and downs. There was so much emotion between them that you just want to never stop reading.

There are some interesting things though about this series. One it seems to be almost set in the future even though that is never really said. Everyone in this book knows of the existence of vampires and they have become the slaves of the future (I guess). Two Ione took a lot of liberties with what the vampire can do and can’t do which made the book interesting if not a little different.

I think if you have read a Ione story before you will not be disappointed in this story. The writing is different from her normal works and yet it is so Ione that you will consume it like I did. If you have not read her works before I do think you will love this book (if you like the vampire romance genre) but do not miss her Demonica/Horsemen series. Ione never disappoints!

JENNIFER’S REVIEW:
4 Stars I love Larissa’s books but the first thing that attracted me to Bound by Night was its cover. The cover model is the very handsome Colby Lefebrve and so that’s the image that I had of Riker in my head throughout the entire book. Nicole Martin had suffered a horrible childhood trauma at the hands of vampires which left most of her family dead. Still feeling the effects of that attack twenty years later, Nicole is on a mission to study vampires and use that knowledge to develop a vaccine against them. The thing I loved about Nicole was her determination and inner strength in this book. She lost so much at the hands of vampires but was willing to do anything to help find a cure for her illness. Even when Riker kidnapped her to help negotiate the release of another vampire, she overcame her fears to help him when she learned the true nature of her family’s company.

Riker was haunted by his own demons and spent twenty years blaming Nicole’s family for the loss of his mate. Being with Nicole was his opportunity to exact revenge on the very people that he hated but he learned that Nicole was a victim in all this as well. I liked their chemistry together and I liked how Nicole seemed to be the perfect person that Riker needed to help heal his anger.

I really enjoyed Bound By Night and I liked how Larissa created such a fascinating paranormal world. This book was an action-packed thrill ride and I can’t wait to read the next book and learn more about some of the secondary characters who appeared in Bound By Night.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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October 10, 2016October 7, 2016

#TBT Kelly & Natasha review On Her Father’s Grave by Kendra Elliot ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: On Her Father’s Grave
SERIES #: Rogue River Novella Series #1
CHARACTERS: Zane Duncan & Stevie Taylor
AUTHOR: Kendra Elliot
PUBLICATION DATE: October 7, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
In a small town like Solitude, Oregon, keeping a secret can be murder.

Stevie Taylor had left her sleepy Oregon hometown for a more exciting life. But after her police chief father passes away, the LAPD cop returns to Solitude and signs on as a patrol officer, hoping to heal from her loss…and from the horrific things she’s seen in the city.

In Solitude, everyone knows everyone else’s business—and, to Stevie’s dismay, local gossip soon ties her to the new police chief and a man from her past. Tragedy then shakes up the small town when a teenager dies after taking a strange new drug. Now, the seasoned LA cop must hunt down the dealer while investigating the most important case of her life, one that could divide her tranquil town.

The first of four thrilling Rogue River novellas, On Her Father’s Grave launches a new romantic suspense series from Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts On Her Father’s Grave is the first novella in Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh’s combined new novella series The Rogue River Novella Series. And like any good novella the story was over way too quickly.

We open On Her Father’s Grave with Stevie Taylor returning home after the passing of her father and her getting tired of life in LA. But not all is smooth sailing on Stevie’s first day of work or the day before her first day of work. The death of a local teen has everyone on edge.

Zane Duncan finds himself through into the role as Chief of police (and not by choice). But what can he do other than honor the man who treated him like one of his own. Zane knows something is not right with Hunter’s death but finding the answers are not that easy. Could there be more more to this than just a kid overdosing on a new drug?

This was a great story and like any novella I review I can’t give you much more then I loved it. And I can’t wait for the next installment by Ms. Leigh to find out what happens next in the quiet little town of Solitude Oregon. I do hope that we will get to see more of Zane & Stevie in future books too. I want know what is happening with them. If you enjoy romance suspense you really should at On Her Father’s Grave to your read list.

NATASHA’S REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts This is a strong first book in this new novella series being released by Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh. Though a quick read, you get a glimpse into a lot of the goings on in the town of Solitude and its shows you that everything is not as peachy as it seems. Stevie comes back to town after being gone for many years and she’s instantly a likeable character who hits the ground running. I can’t say I love her just yet, but the foundation is there. Zane, I fell in love with instantly. He’s a solid, good guy and I’m rooting for him all the way. He’s smart and sees things that don’t mesh well and takes steps to uncover some of the truths in town. There are a lot of mysteries happening that I can’t wait to see come to light. The writing in this book was great, the read was easy and flowed well and I enjoyed all of the characters. I’ll definitely be following this series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Montlake Romance in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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October 9, 2016October 7, 2016