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BOOK REVIEW- Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey *

Description

A moment on the subway platform changes two women’s lives forever—a debut thriller that will take your breath away.

A total stranger on the subway platform whispers, “Take my baby.”

She places her child in your arms. She says your name.

Then she jumps...

In a split second, Morgan Kincaid’s life changes forever. She’s on her way home from work when a mother begs her to take her baby, then places the infant in her arms. Before Morgan can stop her, the distraught mother jumps in front of an oncoming train.

Morgan has never seen this woman before, and she can’t understand what would cause a person to give away her child and take her own life. She also can’t understand how this woman knew her name.

The police take Morgan in for questioning. She soon learns that the woman who jumped was Nicole Markham, prominent CEO of the athletic brand Breathe. She also learns that no witness can corroborate her version of events, which means she’s just become a murder suspect.

To prove her innocence, Morgan frantically retraces the last days of Nicole’s life. Was Nicole a new mother struggling with paranoia or was she in danger? When strange things start happening to Morgan, she suddenly realizes she might be in danger, too.

Woman on the Edge is a pulse-pounding, propulsive thriller about the lengths to which a woman will go to protect her baby—even if that means sacrificing her own life.  AMAZON LINK
                                                                                                 4.5 STARS

This story starts out with the expected twist because of what is mentioned in the book blurb.  But, the tension, mysteries and surprises  kept coming.  It really is more about those things with just a touch of friends developing into a romance. 
I liked that there was both Morgan Nichole's P.O.V.'s in the story.  And for me, at least it really wasn't super hard to keep up with who was sharing.  I definitely felt sorry for both of them for what they were going through.  
The insistent question throughout is, "Why was Morgan chosen to take and protect Quinn?"  The other question is, "Is there a connection between Morgan and Nicole ?" Morgan has never met Nichole, at least not that she knows of.  The puzzle just keeps getting bigger and bigger for her.  
There is plenty of fear, tension, emotion, danger and action in the story.  It got to the point where I was bouncing all over the place; suspecting one person after another.   
When the big reveal comes it's just as dramatic as you would hope.  And the manipulator/tormentor/killer was someone who I had finally suspected towards the end.  But there was also more to that person's story as well.  
I liked how the story ended.  Everything concluded as best as it could be and with hope for the future.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

BOOK REVIEW- A Cowboy to Remember (SINGLE CHAPTER EXCERPT) by Rebekah Weatherspoon

Description

In this brand-new series from award-winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon, a charming cowboy and his sleeping beauty find their modern day happily ever after . . .
With a headline spot on a hit morning show and truly mouth-watering culinary skills, chef Evie Buchanan is perched on the edge of stardom. But at an industry party, a fall lands Evie in the hospital—with no memory of who she is. Scrambling to help, Evie’s assistant contacts the only “family” Evie has left, close friends who run the luxury dude ranch in California where Evie grew up. Evie has no recollection of them—until former rodeo champion Zach Pleasant walks into her hospital room, and she realizes his handsome face has been haunting her dreams . . .
Zach hasn’t seen Evie in years—not since their families conducted a campaign to make sure their childhood friendship never turned into anything more. When the young cowboy refused to admit the feelings between them were real, Evie left California, making it clear she never wanted to see Zach again. Now he refuses to make the same mistake twice. Starting fresh is a risk when they have a history she can’t recall, but Zach can’t bear to let go of her now. Can he awaken the sleeping beauty inside her who might still love him?

Oh no.  I goofed. What did I do?  I grabbed a book that was a single chapter excerpt only.  I usually never do that.   Now, I'm hooked into the story and want the rest of the book.  Now. Please.  What I read makes me think it promises to be really good!  

All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

This was a review left voluntarily for the first

 chapter of the book.

BOOK REVIEW- Sidewinder (The Halcyon Files Book 1) by Patricia Rosemoor *

Description

When detective Libby Tate returns to the lawless New Mexico town where her father and brother were murdered, she has a single clue—an S carved into the earth. And a single suspect—Reies Coulter. She soon learns that no one in Sidewinder can be trusted, least of all the mysterious rancher. After meeting this human sidewinder in the flesh, Libby is targeted by someone who wants her dead and is torn between her suspicions and desire.  AMAZON LINK
         4 STARS



Whenever I see a book by Patricia Rosemoor, it gets my attention.  I have read quite a few of her books and enjoyed them.  Of course, some more than others.  But still it was worth checking out.  And I wasn't disappointed, it was intense like so many of her books.
 Reies and Libby both give their own P.O.V.'s which I enjoyed.  It wasn't done in a blow by blow rehashing way by each character that I dislike.  So another point right there.  Libby is tough and determined to find the truth about the murder of her father and brother.  She also places herself in danger by just poking her nose into those mysteries.  Someone would rather she be dead than complete her mission.  
Reies is intense all on his own.   But he's also been hurt deeply by others and keeps himself guarded to prevent more.  Both of them have their own pain but their attraction is also pretty strong.
There really a good sense of world building especially when it came to the ranch, town and the local surroundings.
This town reminded me of the Wild Wild West and that was shown really well.  There were really good people in the town but they were terrified of all the bullies who had a choke hold on the area.  It was made clear that there really was no law in the area. Add to that the fact that "Outsiders" were NOT welcome.  They didn't need to put out a shingle with that warning.  It was made clear as day.  
Pilar, what a piece of work she was...But then again she's not the only one. 
All in all this was a good story  with romance, and plenty of suspense, and action.

 "I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

BOOK REVIEW- Delicate Ink (Montgomery Ink Book 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan *

 he First Full Length Novel in the Bestselling Montgomery Ink Series
Confirmed bachelor Austin Montgomery is ready to settle down. The eldest of eight Montgomerys, he’s the big, bearded and broody one, yet one look at the new owner of the boutique across the street, he knows exactly what he wants. Her.

Finding a man is the last thing on Sierra Elder’s mind. Wanting to cover up scars that run deeper than her flesh, she finds in Austin a man that truly gets to her—in more ways than one. 
 Although wary, they embark on a slow, tempestuous burn of a relationship. When blasts from both their pasts intrude on their present, however, it will take more than a promise of what could be to keep them together.  AMAZON LINK

ASIN: B011JEG8BA

What can I say?  This book had potential with interesting main character.  BUT...the story was so buried under SO much sex . That for me, that was a minus.  Sure, that was probably well written but I just happen to like the story to be more in the forefront. 
Although now that I think about it , there was a lot going on with several story-lines. Too many maybe?
There were some pluses.  The whole Montgomery family and how they stuck together whether they were Montgomery's by blood or being grafted in is one.  
And let's just leave it at that. 
 

BOOK REVIEW- Phoenix (Linear Tactical #8) ) by Janie Crouch *

Adrenaline junky. 
Adventure traveler. 
Extreme sport sensation.
They’re all labels Riley Harrison—known to the world as Phoenix—wears as easily as the tattoos covering his body. 
But it’s his role as undercover operative for Linear Tactical’s kidnap and ransom unit that makes his blood sing. Riley uses his celebrity status to help infiltrate locations and situations nobody else can get into.
In. Out. The fight is usually over before the bad guys know it’s begun or that Riley was involved. 
But his skills and celebrity status won’t help when he discovers the woman he loves is keeping unbearable secrets and in a danger he never could’ve imagined.
She wants Riley to stay far away from her.
That’s not going to happen.
But he’ll have to be willing to lose everything to save her. To save them.
Phoenix will learn you have to burn before you can rise.  AMAZON LINK
                                                                                      4 STARS

 This was a really good story with some challenges that I wasn't expecting.  It has two good main characters who have had a very loving history that I enjoyed. And then...a huge bump in their road.  The story gets more emotional from this point on without getting weepy or sappy.
I also liked that we got to see both of their P.O.V.'s.  
I will mention that The focus is on both of them being the Riley's threw me off a bit at first as I was reading. – But after a little bit I got into the flow of Boy Riley (Phoenix) and Girl Riley (Wildfire). 
 The strong bond of friendships and sense of community in the Linear Tactical team continues in this story as well.
The author has a few surprising twists towards the end of the book that were REALLY good.  I never saw them coming but they were intense with plenty of dangerous action.  
But there is also a really sweet surprise that adds to their H.E.A. 

"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

 

BOOK REVIEW- One Little Lie ( The Pelican Bay Series) by Colleen Coble

Description

It started with one little lie. But Jane Hardy will do everything in her power to uncover the truth in this gripping new romantic suspense. 

Jane Hardy is appointed interim sheriff in Pelican Harbor, Alabama, after her father retires, but there's no time for an adjustment period. When her father is arrested for theft and then implicated in a recent murder, Jane quickly realizes she's facing someone out to destroy the only family she has.
After escaping with her father from a cult fifteen years ago, Jane has searched relentlessly for her mother—who refused to leave—ever since. Could someone from that horrible past have found them?
Reid Bechtol is well-known for his documentaries, and his latest project involves covering Jane's career. Jane has little interest in the attention, but the committee who appointed her loves the idea of the publicity.
Jane finds herself depending on Reid's calm manner as he follows her around filming, and they begin working together to clear her father. But Reid has his own secrets from the past, and the gulf between them may be impossible to cross—especially once her father’s lie catches up with him.
AMAZON LINK    
5 STARS

What an outstanding story!! I hardly know where to start when it comes to talking about it. 
Maybe a good place to start is to say how great the mysteries were in this book.  If you are looking for intensity with your mysteries, this book delivers.  Evil is definitely at work on several different levels but so are all the secrets and outright lies. Which makes this the perfect title for this book.
And the people?  Wow, they were well drawn with plenty of depth.  Even the ones that weren't all that likeable. But I really liked Jane, Reid and Will. They were so well written that it was easy to become interested in what happens to them.   But yes, Reid is hiding some important information too.
 There is a lot of pots being stirred but without making it overwhelming. There is also elements of faith in God and also how people in the cult had been lied to and now feared anything to do with church or God.  Still not overwhelming to me in the story either.
The story comes to a slamming conclusion with many things exposed.  There are several threads that have NOT concluded yet so...cliffhanger?  I went "ouch" when I got to that part.  The writing was so good though I still had to give it 5 stars on Amazon. 
There is another book in this series supposed to come out in September.  You will have to decide if you want to continue or not. 

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."