This is another great novella filled with plenty of drama and suspense and written with characters that already had a past relationship. Everything thThis is another great novella filled with plenty of drama and suspense and written with characters that already had a past relationship. Everything that makes a novella work for me. With a hero and heroine that both work in dangerous fields, they reconnect as they try to find the bad guy, work out their own issues, and give in to the smexy urgings that have never gone away.
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I loved that Carson was protective without ever crossing the line. I was concerned Sienna might end up being too tough for more liking but she was perfect. She knew when she needed help and never did the “too stupid” heroine things. Both were wonderful characters, strong, fierce, loyal and totally likable.
A perfect read for a quick break with plenty of action and lots of steam.
This is another great novella filled with plenty of drama and suspense and written with characters that already had a past relationship. Everything that makes a novella work for me. With a hero and heroine that both work in dangerous fields, they reconnect as they try to find the bad guy, work out their own issues, and give in to the smexy urgings that have never gone away.
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I loved that Carson was protective without ever crossing the line. I was concerned Sienna might end up being too tough for more liking but she was perfect. She knew when she needed help and never did the “too stupid” heroine things. Both were wonderful characters, strong, fierce, loyal and totally likable.
A perfect read for a quick break with plenty of action and lots of steam.
I’ve been impatient to get Yanis’ story and was so excited when I finally had it in my hands. Wow, he was just aI couldn’t put this book down!
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I’ve been impatient to get Yanis’ story and was so excited when I finally had it in my hands. Wow, he was just as incredible as I knew he would be. With protective instincts that totally ring my bell, he was always careful not to overstep with Bree as she was more than capable of protecting herself. However, this has lots of opportunities for him to take care of her which fed even more of my alpha loving heart.
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Bree was a tough, independent heroine that was able to take care of herself in pretty much any situation. I worried that she might be too tough for my liking. The kind of tough that would make her feel unapproachable and difficult to relate to. Not so. She had a soft heart that had been injured but she was willing to work to get past her issues. Because Yanis respected her talents, she never had to battle him to have her way. There were no too stupid to live moments for this heroine.
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This is a fast paced story filled with so much action, danger and drama. This mystery is interlaced with events from previous books in the series so it might be best to read them first. However, it would not be difficult to follow along if you have not. The plot intricately weaves itself around the past even as it pulls the reader into a new situation that is rife with danger. One by one things were gradually revealed leaving me glued to my Kindle.
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I loved how this had all the steam and smexiness that I enjoy in my romance, along with the suspense that I crave.
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[h/H were a couple for a short time about 15 yrs ago but H broke up with h when he let the relationship get in the way of the job; both are with other during that time even though they work together and are still attracted to each other; h not a virgin; H not made out to be a manwhore (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[miscarriage; infertility (hide spoiler)]
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I couldn’t put this book down!
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I’ve been impatient to get Yanis’ story and was so excited when I finally had it in my hands. Wow, he was just as incredible as I knew he would be. With protective instincts that totally ring my bell, he was always careful not to overstep with Bree as she was more than capable of protecting herself. However, this has lots of opportunities for him to take care of her which fed even more of my alpha loving heart.
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Bree was a tough, independent heroine that was able to take care of herself in pretty much any situation. I worried that she might be too tough for my liking. The kind of tough that would make her feel unapproachable and difficult to relate to. Not so. She had a soft heart that had been injured but she was willing to work to get past her issues. Because Yanis respected her talents, she never had to battle him to have her way. There were no too stupid to live moments for this heroine.
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This is a fast paced story filled with so much action, danger and drama. This mystery is interlaced with events from previous books in the series so it might be best to read them first. However, it would not be difficult to follow along if you have not. The plot intricately weaves itself around the past even as it pulls the reader into a new situation that is rife with danger. One by one things were gradually revealed leaving me glued to my Kindle.
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I loved how this had all the steam and smexiness that I enjoy in my romance, along with the suspense that I crave.
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[h/H were a couple for a short time about 15 yrs ago but H broke up with h when he let the relationship get in the way of the job; both are with other during that time even though they work together and are still attracted to each other; h not a virgin; H not made out to be a manwhore (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[miscarriage; infertility (hide spoiler)]...more
This is a novella but it feels like so much more, mainly due to the fact Kathryn and Daniel had been What a spectacular beginning to this new series!
This is a novella but it feels like so much more, mainly due to the fact Kathryn and Daniel had been in a relationship prior to the beginning of this story. That carries a lot of weight and validates their emotions and responses.
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I loved the way Daniel had perceived his relationship with Kathryn the first time around as well as his reactions to her when they were reunited a few months later. Any hero that is possessive, jealous and above all, protective, is a hero I will always recommend. Add in some smexy moves and all my check-boxes have been marked.
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While this is primarily about the relationship between Kathryn and Daniel, it has its standard Katie Reus suspense and mystery threaded throughout it making it even more of a page turner. I gobbled this down in one sitting and was immediately hungry for the rest of the series.
With action and drama sprinkled throughout, secondary characters I can’t wait to get more of and the sizzling chemistry with this couple, I highly recommend this!
This is a novella but it feels like so much more, mainly due to the fact Kathryn and Daniel had been in a relationship prior to the beginning of this story. That carries a lot of weight and validates their emotions and responses.
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I loved the way Daniel had perceived his relationship with Kathryn the first time around as well as his reactions to her when they were reunited a few months later. Any hero that is possessive, jealous and above all, protective, is a hero I will always recommend. Add in some smexy moves and all my check-boxes have been marked.
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While this is primarily about the relationship between Kathryn and Daniel, it has its standard Katie Reus suspense and mystery threaded throughout it making it even more of a page turner. I gobbled this down in one sitting and was immediately hungry for the rest of the series.
With action and drama sprinkled throughout, secondary characters I can’t wait to get more of and the sizzling chemistry with this couple, I highly recommend this!
I loved Ezra and Magnolia. Watching them reunite after so many years was everything I love in this tropThis was a great second chance romance!
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I loved Ezra and Magnolia. Watching them reunite after so many years was everything I love in this trope. The reason for their separation seventeen years ago eased any angst I might have had had it been due to a failure to communicate.
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While this had some mysteries as to who was after Magnolia, there was so much more to it. The suspense was still there but the romance was stronger as were the close friendships. The ending was pure perfection and I found myself consuming this book in one great big gulp and then wanting to read it again, slower.
Multi POV Safe (view spoiler)[ no ow/om drama; h and H were each others first; both have been with other people in the 17 years of separation - neither have had a meaningful relationship with anyone and it has been years since either of them have been with anyone else (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ no apparent triggers (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 4 /5 ; explicit; safe sex, birth control used (hide spoiler)]
Wow! What a great story to start this new series with! I adore everything about this couple.
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Life has thrown Sloane into a vulnerable position Wow! What a great story to start this new series with! I adore everything about this couple.
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Life has thrown Sloane into a vulnerable position but she’s far from being fragile. I appreciated that she was able to pull herself up and take steps that didn’t offer any guarantees. She’s actually one tough lady and watching her deal with a case that would make the strongest of individuals weak had me admiring her all the more.
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Dan is everything I love in a Freya Barker hero. He’s a little rough and rugged, the type of friend who will drop everything, and all kinds of swoony when it comes to his thoughts and reactions to Sloane. And oh lord, there is nothing more alluring (as in my ovaries just exploded) than a man tending to a baby. This author knows exactly how to paint the picture and stir all the emotions along with it.
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This is a fast paced read with so many amazing characters. With layers of danger, drama, mysteries and steamy goodness, this book was impossible to put down. I can’t recommend this one enough!
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[ ow/om drama is very limited and never causes a breakup or conflict in the relationship between h/H; H - ex was woman who went into things wanting only casual but thought things had changed to more serious - she has bad attitude each time she’s on the page; h’s ex is the father of her baby who did not want to have anything to do with it but is now back making some demands - h manages to get rid of him easily (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ child abductions/murders; secondary character suicide attempt - off page no details (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 5 /5; explicit; condoms used (hide spoiler)] ...more
I loved this book! It was so much fun to read. I loved all the characters, especially since many are old friends from the previous books. But I absoluI loved this book! It was so much fun to read. I loved all the characters, especially since many are old friends from the previous books. But I absolutely adored West and Sophie.
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Sophie was easy to connect with and her attempt to make sure her sister was moving forward in life endeared her to me. West’s story line often had me welling up with emotion. He had been through more than any one person should ever have to endure and I longed for him to find his perfect “happily ever after”.
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This is a second chance romance with flashbacks to the beginning of things and then following through the years afterwards. They were clearly marked and I found them to be the perfect tool to connect me with the struggle and angst that each character had suffered. Along with those moments of deep emotion, this is filled with the perfect amount of humor and plenty of steam making this a well rounded read and deeply satisfying.
This can be read as a stand alone bu better understood with the series. Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[ no ow/om drama; there is about a 7 year period from time the h/H are no longer together and their relationship renewal; during that time,h marries and is widowed, she has an affair with om who never causes drama or separation in the story, she also has one night with H; H is with a few women during the years before his one night with h - he finds those times distasteful; after his night with h he remains celibate (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ death of a friend; infertility but ultimately does not concern the couple (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 3 /5; explicit (hide spoiler)]
Hailey had had a rough youth but with Jesse, Cash and Easton, she found not only a place to belong, but love asWhat a great start to this new series.
Hailey had had a rough youth but with Jesse, Cash and Easton, she found not only a place to belong, but love as well. Unfortunately, things change and she is faced with a decision that rips her from what she has. My heart hurt when I learned everything that brought her to that decision.
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Jesse was wonderful. I loved how protective he was over Haley and his determination to not lose her again. She had wrecked him when she left and I could feel his emotion across the page as past memories are revealed as well as fear at the thought of her leaving again.
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This was a great read. The characters are all relatable and feel real. I loved the interaction between them all. The glimpse of letters sent to one another was sweet and endeared me to each and everyone of them. I’m excited for the next installment!
I couldn’t imagine what could ever drag Holden away from Claudia five years ago. I knew it was all going to The “How To” manual just got real!
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I couldn’t imagine what could ever drag Holden away from Claudia five years ago. I knew it was all going to work out because, well it’s a Cynthia Eden book and she always gives me the best in heroes and happy endings. However, the journey to that moment was intense as bit by bit things were revealed. My heart ached for what was lost.
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The “How To” format is a total winner for me. I love how it not only gives me a little insight into what I might find in each chapter, it gives me a heck of an insight into what is going on in the hero’s mind, heart and soul. And oh lord, Holden was deliciously fun to watch as his how to plans slowly unraveled.
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This story was hot, twisted and impossible to put down! The chemistry between Holden and Claudia was blistering and the mystery kept me guessing to the very end.
I loved the whole premise of Harlow and Aodh’s relationship. After reading the blurb I had questions. So many questions. And learning the answers to tI loved the whole premise of Harlow and Aodh’s relationship. After reading the blurb I had questions. So many questions. And learning the answers to them was the best part of all. Filled with twists and turns and danger on a level unlike any I’ve read before, I was totally consumed with this book.
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While Harlow was more than capable of taking care of herself, Aodh's natural tendency was to protect. In doing so, he never crossed the line but stood beside her along the way ready to do his part when needed. They were awesome together and their chemistry burned through the pages each time they gave in to their desires.
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I loved the additional relationship surprise that popped up as well as what I hoped was a little tease to another world we might have more of in the future. There was also more of Willow and Hunter, which are always my favorite, but I’m not ready for them to grow up! With a cast of characters that add a rich layer to not only this book but the series, this is another incredible addition to the series!
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book as it’s been years since I’ve read anything by this author and that was always romance. But just this titlI wasn’t sure what to expect from this book as it’s been years since I’ve read anything by this author and that was always romance. But just this title alone pulled me in and once I started reading, I was lost to the story. I loved the various mysteries and their twisty clues that were layered throughout the book. However, it was the escape room elements that pushed this over into freaking awesomeness.
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While there is romance reigniting between Sienna and Gavin, it isn’t the main focus of the story. It’s actually the perfect counterpoint to the murders and mysteries that keep popping up. I always try to figure the mystery out before the author gives it to me, but this time I was caught in a maze of wrong turns. I loved how she kept me guessing, looking around corners and psychoanalyzing every character.
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I highly recommend this if you enjoy suspenseful thrillers laced with a bit of romance.
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Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[no ow/om drama however h is in a relationship - he does not cause drama; h/H were each others first but both have been with others in the 12 years in between; H kisses h while she is still with om and she kisses him back (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ domestic abuse; molestation (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ very light on the steam as well as explicitness (hide spoiler)]
This is my first Harlequin in several years. As soon as I saw "Cinderella", I knew I had to jump in. I'm so glad I did!
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Alexandra and Grant wereThis is my first Harlequin in several years. As soon as I saw "Cinderella", I knew I had to jump in. I'm so glad I did!
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Alexandra and Grant were an exceptional couple that stole my heart and kept me glued to the pages. This couple had a painful history. Their conflict was not easily overcome and the past haunted them as they tried to move forward. However, they could each see changes in the other that helped them to take a chance on a new relationship. I loved that about them.
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The angst was relatively heavy without being painfully so. The steam was not consuming but their chemistry was obvious which made the angst all the more angsty. I loved that Alexandra and Grant's positions had switched, building a foundation for the story that I really enjoyed.
Dual POV Standalone Safe (view spoiler)[no ow/om drama; h was a virgin 9 years ago when they were a couple - has not been with anyone else since; H has been with 2 women since he was last with h, nothing about whether they were in a deep relationship or not (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[emotional neglect/abuse by h’s father; miscarriage (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 3 /5; lightly explicit; condoms used (hide spoiler)]...more
Ho-ly Mistletoe!!! Brady and Noelle kicked off my holiday in white hot fashion!
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I loved that Noelle and Brady had both cared for each other thrHo-ly Mistletoe!!! Brady and Noelle kicked off my holiday in white hot fashion!
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I loved that Noelle and Brady had both cared for each other through the years but neither really recognized it with the other. There had been that one time that something almost happened but since then, nothing. With danger lurking behind Noelle, Brady has decided it’s time to step up and protect his best friend’s sister.
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I loved that while this is a brother’s best friend/best friend’s sister trope, that fact doesn’t cause a lot of angst between Noelle and her brother. There was a moment when things got real between him and Brady and I loved every moment of it. Brady was the type of hero I crave and Noelle was a heroine that could meet him full on. Together, they lit up the pages of my Kindle and had me cranking the heat down and the a/c up.
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For a novella, this was a full story with not only a hero and heroine that shine, but secondary characters that added even more to my enjoyment. The danger and drama was just enough to keep me engaged and I hated to see the end. However, the author added a link for a bonus scene and it ended up being the perfect item on my Christmas list I didn’t even know I wanted.
This was an emotional rollercoaster to the conclusion of Luke and Ana’s story. There were twists and turns that I did not expect. While this was filleThis was an emotional rollercoaster to the conclusion of Luke and Ana’s story. There were twists and turns that I did not expect. While this was filled with all the delicious relationship build up Ms. Jones is known for, this also included plenty of danger and action.
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This is not a standalone but is well worth reading the previous books to get to the end.
Lana was out to find an item that had been stolen from her family while mourning the death of her mother as well as the deathWhat a great read!
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Lana was out to find an item that had been stolen from her family while mourning the death of her mother as well as the death of the man who was a part of her heart. The emotions that she experienced felt real to me as did the way she tried to fight through it. She was an amazing heroine, tough, but not to the point of being impenetrable, and savvy enough to work the problem while staying safe.
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Teague was the type of hero that will do anything to keep his woman safe, even if that includes having to stay away from her. When the situation demands that he step in, he did so with a vengeance that dictated he was never going to leave again. I loved how he was so protective of her while also giving her some leeway in solving the problem. But holy heck, when things heat up between them and when she’s in serious danger…Teague became absolutely everything that I love in a hero!
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This was a fast paced read with a lot of action. There are a few twists that took me by surprise and I found myself on the edge of my seat a time or two. The chemistry between Teague and Lana was prevalent but did not dominate the story. However, when these two finally came together it was white hot intensity. This had a great epilogue and can stand alone which makes this a book that I can easily recommend to any romantic suspense loving readers.
Oh my gosh, this book is a prime example of second chance romance! Ruben wins hands down as the most intense, dedicated, alpha hero ever! Jules is preOh my gosh, this book is a prime example of second chance romance! Ruben wins hands down as the most intense, dedicated, alpha hero ever! Jules is pretty freaking amazing in her own right but for me, this was all about Ruben. His journey to win Jules' heart had my own heart aching for him. My own journey through the story as things are slowly revealed had me turning the pages when I needed to get back to life. This book is the reason I will always read anything this author writes.
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Wow! Where have I been? This is my first by this author and I am left astounded by how incredibly EVERYTHING this was!
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I absolutely loved how tWow! Where have I been? This is my first by this author and I am left astounded by how incredibly EVERYTHING this was!
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I absolutely loved how this was written from Edgar's point of view only. It just does something for me when an author does this. Let's say it starts with chills and only grows from there. I immediately connected with E and found myself experiencing all that he was going through as he struggled with seeing Delilah for the first time in ten years. What follows shows what an amazing hero he was.
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While Delilah is holding onto a secret, E is determined to win her heart again. She definitely made him work for it and I enjoyed every moment of it. Watching him work down a list of what to do was fun and cute.
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This had my emotions responding from tears to laughter and all within short periods of time. I fell completely in love with not just Edgar and Delilah, but E’s brothers as well. The premise of this story and E’s background was unique and fits perfectly for the readers that aren't a fan of second chances. I couldn’t ask for a better way to split and reunite a couple. Overall, a great read and just my first by this author as I intend to dig into her backlist.
This was freaking amazing!!! So much fun with characters that made me smile, captured my imagination, stole my heart and made me melt! And a storylineThis was freaking amazing!!! So much fun with characters that made me smile, captured my imagination, stole my heart and made me melt! And a storyline I never saw coming!
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I loved that Chelsea was dealing with a relationship where her date was constantly late or standing her up and that person ends up being the hero. How does he come back from those actions that scream “you’re not important enough to me”? And yet, Colt does it…big time.
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While Colt certainly had a tough hill to climb, and Chelsea makes him work for it, there is no denying that it’s absolutely killing him that she doesn’t trust him. And that sets this up for some deliciously suspenseful moments that are a part of my bread and jam diet. As all Eden heroes, Colt is ferociously protective and this story allows that to shine bright. Yum! Add his unrelenting desire for her and I was a swoony puddle of bliss.
“When it came to her, he was far too savage. Too desperate, hungry, and primal”
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This began with a storyline that seemed straightforward and I was content to follow that path. However, things soon took a bit of a turn, and then another and another and I found myself on a journey I never expected and loved every twisted moment of it! Filled with moments of intense suspense, action and danger to the point of making me grip my kindle and ignore my phone, I couldn’t stop reading. And thank you Ms. Eden for Remy! I LOVED him and absolutely cannot wait for more and yet, to be teased by him in future books before having his story would be devilishly fun although torture.
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I’m highly recommending this for a beach read, in the house fighting the heat read, or locked in the bathroom away from everyone read. No matter where you decide to read it, it’s a book that is pure enjoyment.
In the past, I’ve been concerned that I would dislike a book by Ms. Perry because of the trope or the blurb. And I’ve always bWow! Just…wow!!!
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In the past, I’ve been concerned that I would dislike a book by Ms. Perry because of the trope or the blurb. And I’ve always been blown away by how much she could make me fall in love with something I never believed I would. Garnet Flats takes first place. I mean, really. The blurb just screamed at me to stay away and oh my gawd it was hard to crack it open. But by all that is holy in Romancelandia she won my heart again!
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This was filled with emotions, angst and sizzling heat. I couldn’t put it down!!! Talia and Foster were amazing separately and together. My heart hurt for both of them due to their past experience and how that was affecting their current actions and decisions. I found myself crying at one moment, yelling the next and turning my A/C down to handle the steam.
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With a great pace that never lagged or became repetitive, I read this straight through. Of course, there was no way I was closing it as I needed to see these characters’ broken souls healed. I loved every emotional churning moment here and yet this author did not make the angsty churn last longer than I could bear making this an incredible read.
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This picks up where the first book ends and things are on a wild ride from that moment onwards. Luke and Ana are racing to find answers to questions tThis picks up where the first book ends and things are on a wild ride from that moment onwards. Luke and Ana are racing to find answers to questions that happened years ago. Each step along the way results in the loss of life of one of the friends/co-workers and the mystery surrounding them deepens.
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I loved both Luke and Ana as their struggle to find a solid place in their relationship is just as tumultuous as the case they’re trying to solve. However, the further in they go, the more they begin to trust each other again. Truth has a way of easing their journey and I loved that they were capable of releasing past misunderstandings and moving forward.
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This is filled with lots of steamy moments between Luke and Ana as well as danger at every turn. But when the last few pages revealed a shocking surprise, I had to pick my jaw up off the ground. And then of course, that was the magic cliffhanger this author is so good at tormenting me with. I can’t wait for the final book in this trilogy!
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[they’ve been separated 2 yrs; previous book let us know that h was not with anyone; this book lets us know that H was with lots of women during those 2 yrs; no ow/om drama - no scenes at all with ow/om (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[no apparent triggers (hide spoiler)] Steam(view spoiler)[5/5 ; explicit; no birth control discussed or used (hide spoiler)] ...more
This author has been holding out on us!!! Her first contemporary and I can’t express just how much I loved Lola and Jed.
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Usually, I like to mentThis author has been holding out on us!!! Her first contemporary and I can’t express just how much I loved Lola and Jed.
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Usually, I like to mention a few things about the heroine and a few things about the hero. Except, Jed and Lola together consumed me. I couldn’t get enough of them. Every time they were together the tension escalated, the past began to reveal itself for what it truly was, and the future was looming closer. It was all so intense, so real, and so, I’ll say it again…CONSUMING, that I could not stop reading.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve struggled to write a review because I loved a book soo much there were just no words, but here it is! I will definitely be rereading this one and I hope we get more of Lola and Jed as well as the rest of this group Ms.Cross has created.
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