Quite possibly my favorite in the series!
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I loved Elliott and Madison's story.  They had such a beautiful connection.  They truly got to know each other,  personally and professionally, while fighting their intimate attraction.  I loved how he saw her and treated her as an equal.  They made such a perfect team.  My heart would race in their moments of will they/won't they.  But when they finally came together, it was sheer magic.  I admired Madison's determination to rebuild her life, be strong and independent. And I think working with Elliott pushed her even harder.  Madison gave Elliott the gift of finding something more important than work.

I am going to miss this series.  Levi, Mateo, and Elliott, along with Teague, Harper,  and Madison made such a great group of characters...of family, and I am sad to see them go.  A glimpse into their future lives would be perfect.  I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.
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Spoiler alert:  DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED THE SERIES.

I love this book!  Amelia's spirited defense of Ramses with her parasol rates 5 stars all by itself!  Also, the scene where they are trapped in the pyramid is one of my favorites in all the books.

Two more important characters are introduced.  Selim and, most importantly, the Master Criminal.  I enjoyed this twist the first time reading, but have to admit it grew a little annoying over time.  Until, that is, I learned the Master Criminal's true identity.  What a wonderful stroke of ingenuity.  Only Ms. Peters could create a villain to embrace.

Oh, and it is hard to believe the Ramses in this book turns into the daring and dashing young man of future tomes.

One of my favorite books in the series.
3568784
This has been the best book in the series so far! I loved it so much that I took a several day break before starting the next book just to soak it up.

The murder of Sarah's husband has been in the background of the story pretty much since the beginning and it was nice to finally have it solved. I liked the mystery itself and was very pleased with the resolution.

I had some reservations initially about the introduction of another POV character. Up until this book the stories were always told from Frank and Sarah's perspective. In this book Maeve joins in the mystery solving and gets her POV added. Up until now I haven't been a huge fan of Maeve but it was nice to get to really know her. I liked her in this book much more than in any of the previous books.

I think this book was a huge step forward in Frank and Sarah's relationship and I am eager to continue their story arc.

Sarah also had quite a bit of time with her family in this book. With Maeve gone her mother got to help take care of her foster daughter Catherine. It was interesting to see the emotions that brought to the surface in Sarah.

This book marks a huge change in Sarah's relationship with her parents and ends with her going home for a while to process what she learned about her husband's murder.

This was an amazing book! I can't wait for the next one!
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This series keeps getting better!  I truly adore it and am glad I took a chance on it.  The characters keep getting more entertaining, the relationships are really solidifying and the stories are still fun and adventurous to read.

With Deadly Games, I particularly like the mystery of the disappearing athletes.  The partnership between Basilard and Sicarius was well done and it was interesting to see them bond.  I loved getting in to Basilard's head.  He interacts so well within the group with his own quips and humor, but his own story is so sad.  A part of me would love to see him reunited with his daughter, but I love that he's creating his own family with this grouping.  Although, the mystery of Akstar is proving to be tough, and I'd love to get into his head.  I love how this group has grown together, has become like a family unit. With Sicarius as the black sheep to most of them, heh.

I can't wait to start on the next one!
3198811
I feel like I say this after finishing every book in this series, butthisbook's couple is my absolute favorite of all of them. Somehow it's true every time, and even more so with Emmaline and Lionel. They start as enemies--at least Emmaline believes Lionel is her enemy, and she gets through months of her life by plotting how she'll get even with him--but end up as the best of friends and lovers, as the family that both of them have longed for for so long. How Ms. Burke gets us (and them, of course!) from enemies to lovers makes for an absolutely delicious story that I didn't want to put down for even a second.

I was so afraid that this would be the last book in the series--silly, I know, since shehas other books, many of which I've read (and the remainder are waiting in my TBR) but they're notthisseries. Because, this series.... No worries, though, because her note at the end tells us thatThe Duke of Iceis coming next, though notwhen...

Patience, I know. But it's hard. Did I mention how much I love this series?

Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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Well, I must say that my favorite book of this series is definitely&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bad-Move/dp/0553587048/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bad Move</a>(the first book in the series). However, this installment was a lot of fun. It was a nice change of scenery and I liked Arlen's character quite a bit - it was a lot of fun to hear about another infamous "incident" too! The plot of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lone-Wolf/dp/0553804553/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lone Wolf</a>&nbsp;was more predictable than the other plots in the series, but the entertainment of the dialogue and characters more than makes up for it!
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This is my favorite book in the series so far.

After following Karik through his teenage turmoil, it was so rewarding to watch him come into his own in this book as a man, scientist, and lover. Romi is possibly my favorite character in all of these books. The banter and chemistry between these two is simply amazing. The best love is born out of respect, not infatuation, and respect is definitely the basis for this couple.

The only downside to this book is that Arman and Kei take a secondary role. They're not in a large portion of the book, and I missed them. The emerging bond between Karik and Romi, though, I think makes up for their absence.

I've always enjoyed "road shows" in fantasy fiction, and Staying Power is a near perfect execution. The new country explored in this book, Andon, is so vibrant and real on the page that I found myself wishing I could go there for real.
2137783
Straight away I have to share that this is my favorite book in this series so far. One of the main reasons for that is because the "enemy" in this story is not clear. It is an intriguingly different look at the life of the monster hunters than the first two installments, without deviating from the style or grand scope of the story. It is by far the most personalizing experience with the young hunters and introduces new types of challenges to Charlie's already very challenging world. Those challenges range from protecting his team from enemies (visible and non) within the Monster Hunters Council to dealing with teen aged puppy love. This is a rock and roll adventure of grand proportions and though the shortest might be the heaviest volume in the series. I love this series and truly feel it has the potential to soar to amazing heights. This book only reaffirms that the McGannon's are innovative, cultured, and cool as hell.  I received an advanced copy of Council of the Hunters (2015 edition) for the purpose of review from the authors and purchased my original copy at a library event in my home town.

P.S. These guys host an awesome, lively, and interesting pod-cast on the subject of monsters!
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This may have been my favorite of all of the series. If you like JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood, CL Quinn's The Firsts, Laura Adrian's Midnight Breed, Dianne Duvall's Immortal Guardians, Rebecca Zanetti's Dark Protecters and other 'family-focused' supernatural romances you'll love this series as well. I was late starting it for some reason but I'm so glad I finally got around to reading! Very well-written, easy to understand (I love Nalini Singh's books but sometimes I am easily confused), and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend starting with Book one and you won't regret it!
149203
This was my favorite book of the Ivy Years series! I've read them all multiple times, and somehow this book had characters that were more nuanced and engaging (though the first book is a close second). I read it the day it came out, then immediately re-read it to let the story soak in. I enjoyed learning more about Lianne's life and dreams, and about DJ's complicated situation. Can't wait for the NHL series with Trevi, and I hope Bowen continues her style of making the story primary. I'd hate to have the series devolve into all sex and no story.
788607
So far, my favorite book of the series (although it can easily be read as a stand-alone). From the detailed and picturesque descriptions of many of the different lands within Onokin, to the delightful characters who populate this book it was a merry romp. I was particularly enamored of Mr. Biscuits who also won the heart of the frequently grumpy Paulie Vergen.

Who is Mr. Biscuits you ask? Since this is a review I will keep you guessing so you'll have to buy a copy of "The Full Moon Event", but you have my promise, you will not regret spending the money. John Logsdon's writing is interesting, entertaining, and literate...I'm looking forward to more antics from these characters. Oh...by the way, there is another Prince in this book too. :)
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I have absolutely devoured this series. I flew through the first 5 books in under a month, and would have gladly spent even more time on it if I'd been able. The characters are well developed enough to allow you to get attached to them and the story line is palatable through and through. Hicks really nails the internal dialogue of each character, and that truly brings them to life. I'd say it's a relatively easy read (for me at least) but in no way boring. I'm not usually into the Sci-fi alien invasion theme, so I was wary of taking on this series - but decided to due to good reviews - and I haven't regretted my decision one bit. I will be recommending this series to my fellow book worms quite highly.
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I think I just always have a soft spot for the first book in any series - it's hard for a second book to live up to it's predecessor. With Trial by Twelve, I did not have one bit of trouble falling right back into the world and characters that Heather introduced in book one!

Though for me there wasn't as much action, or perhaps the mystery was not as layered as the first book, Heather's strong writing voice and the amazing characterization held my attention the entire time. The mystery actually did keep me guessing, even though for a time I thought I had figured it out. Sometimes I don't know whether to go for the obvious because it's never the obvious, or go for the "out there" option. I went back and forth between this story and love how I was kept wondering until the very end.

And since I already fan-girled over Tess in my first review, I'll try to refrain from doing that here - she's basically my favorite right now, quirky but still realistic. She does push the envelope at times with her sleuthing work, but when she does get into trouble, it's in a realistic way, not in a "too stupid to live" kind of way, if that makes any sense. :)

And because I laughed at this quote, I have to share here:

My dear husband Thomas has informed me that I can't walk without natural hip action. The more I slow to adjust my walk, the more my hips determine to swing of their own accord.

And because I found this one to be beautiful and worth re-reading:

The pale morning sun filters through the forest canopy around us. I imagine my dewy rosebush soaking it up, photosynthesizing like crazy. The coo of a mourning dove echoes, somehow soothing my heart. Sometimes I feel so entangled with the West Virginia seasons, it's like I'm breathing through them.

I'm so loving this series - looking forward to going on another adventure with Tess!
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My favorite of the series. For me it was not only worthy of a reread but to be added to my "favorites" collections, which means an every other year reread at a minimum. I always love this authors writing. I'm also a fan of the "girlfriend of convenience" trope. Together it was a hit out of the park for me. I thought both characters were funny and witty. The heroine was completely relatable to me. The characters were well developed. It had EVERYTHING I love in a Rom-Com. Can't wait for the next story in the series!
3572125
This series is one of my favorites to date, and this installment is no exception. There were a few things I thought the author took the easy way out on, but it in no way took away from the brilliance of this book. There truly are too many good things about this book than I could even begin to mention. Please do yourself a favor and read this series!
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Isaac might have just taken the number 1 spot as my favorite character in this series - damn, he's adorable.

This one constantly cracked me up with the banter between Isaac and Laurent - I grew up with 5 brothers and the way the author does the dialogue is just perfect.  The relationships in this series are so well done.  It was a nice, slow buildup for these two which made it ultra sweet when they did get together.  Isaac was so patient and considerate and watching Laurent fall for him was just perfect.

Laurent is a very complex character and has some really heartbreaking issues, it was interesting to see how Isaac handled them all.

It was also fantastic to have more of Max and Misha - love those two.

Great book!
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I am so addicted to the Amelia Peabody series, and one of the things I find so special about them is that I can pick one up from anywhere in the series and read it without confusion or frustration.  The author does such a wonderful job of bringing you up to speed if you don't know what has occurred earlier in the series but without boring readers who do know!  In this one, Ramses is still a young boy and Nefret has only lived with the family for a short while.  Amelia and Emerson get the opportunity to return to Egypt for the season without the young ones and are really looking forward to this time alone.  But of course they are carrying something that more than one criminal wants, and without giving away too much of the story, Emerson loses much of his memory. Most importantly, he doesn't know who this annoying, know-it-all woman named MISS Peabody is.  Fun read.  Sethos makes a surprise appearance and we are introduced to Bertha for the first time.