A Rick R. Reed Romantic Thriller to Savor
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The Blue Moon Caf

For me, a Rick R. Reed novel is most frequently akin to an amusement park ride. Not the family friendly, safe rides that commonly involve bumper cars, carousel horses, or even twirling teacups.
 Reed's romantic horrors are the thrill rides: you know the kind. When they begin, your palms are dry, your heartbeat and pulse are normal. By their conclusion, your heart is in your mouth, your pulse is - well - pulsing!  And your palms are sweaty. Your knuckles tend to be bloodless and white. In short, you can't wait to take the ride again.
 And so it is with The Blue Moon Caf. If, at the start, you believe the book will be a lovely Seattle-based romance about a handsome, unemployed young man who finds love in the arms of a swarthy restaurateur, think again.
 Reed's tale is a heart-pounding horror, with death on the bill of fare more frequently than a blue moon hangs in the sky. The writing is always economical and sharp.
 I wouldn't dare give away the details. That would be a crime, and I'm fresh out of alibis. Suffice it to say that the author doles out love, death and horror, democratically, and with equal gusto.
 Being of Italian-American descent, and consistently attracted to my physical opposite, I wanted the hero to end up with his loving best friend: a Nordic hottie with blond hair, blues eyes and gypsy feet, and not with the hirsute hunk who represents his fatally dangerous liaison.
 Did I get the ending I favored? I'll never tell.
 You must visit The Blue Moon Caf for yourself. Savor its flavor slowly, as I did. Chances are, you will return for every offering on the Rick R. Reed menu, just as you return to ride that amusement park thrill attraction, over and again.
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If you enjoy a good romantic suspense packed with action, this book is for you. Rick Trelane, the Undersheriff must investigate his friend, Whitney, after her ex-lover turns up dead. Investigating Whitney for murder, he gets glimpes of a woman he thought he knew, but there are secrets that she has been keeping and as Rick keeps digging his attraction not only grows, so do his suspicions.

Rick is faced with a hard decision as to let a killer go free in order to protect Whitney or does he keep digging? With so many twists and turns, the action and suspense keeps readers on their toes.

This is the second book in the Deadly Secrets series and while it can be read as a stand alone, I think it's better to read the first book, Conviction, beforehand in order to give a backstory.

The feelings between Rick and Whitney are very real and the sexual tension is prominent as Rick tries to work through the mystery and secrets surrounding Whitney. Whitney, who has always been in love with Rick, has secrets that she must keep, even if she's keeping them from Rick. I loved how strong both characters were and how genuine their emotions were also.

Tenorio blends the perfect amounts of suspense, romance, mystery and action to create a great story that kept me on the edge of my seat. My only complaint was that it was a little too predictable at times. Regardless of that, it was a still a very good read.
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This is another fast-paced and exciting entry into Renee Pawlish's "Reed Ferguson" mystery series. Reed goes non-stop in this one and displays his hero qualities to the fullest as he bulldozes ahead to rescue a damsel in distress. With the help of his friends, who have become series favorites, Reed races against the clock to pull all the pieces together and solve the mystery, all in time to meet his future in-laws for the first time. Of the two things, Reed seems to be more nervous about the impending dinner.

This series has fast become a favorite and I anxiously await each new release. These are quick and enjoyable mysteries, with very likable characters, and the addition of film noir trivia and movie facts only adds to the fun. Renee Pawlish definitely has a hit on her hands with this series and I'd love nothing better than to see it become a TV series.

**I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review**
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Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review

I have been a fan of Rebecca Rohmans ever since I read Love, Lies & The D.A. last year, thus making me very eager to get my hands on her latest book, Love, M.D.. So when it became available, you can imagine how happy that made me feel.

Seeing as this is a romantic suspense novel, I can only imagine the care with which the author has to take when writing it: the plot must be believable, yet the author has to take great care in not revealing what it is until the very end (or close to the end, anyway). I have mentioned this is previous reviews I have written, but I will do so again: I really do believe that this is one of the hardest genres to write, however fascinating it must be at the same time.

And because of this novel being a romantic suspense, this review will not be as long as my others because I fear that I will end up revealing too much; and that would be a great disservice to you, and to the author, of course.

Zoe Jenkins is a very successful businesswoman who does not let much get in the way of her success. The relationship with her twin brother, Zach, is one that is truly strong, and I loved the particular banter only siblings know how to make while in each others company  the author truly manages to convey the tight bond and love they share for one another in a fun and realistic way. But back to Zoe: early on in the book, I came to like her a great deal, actually, despite her stubborn streak as far as the delectable Doc Morgan Drake goes. ;-) Her reluctance to allow people to see beneath her skin is understandable, given her background and past heartaches, and I enjoyed seeing how she, bit by bit, opened up for the possibility of a different future. All in all, she became a character that I grew to love.

As for the delicious doctor, Morgan: he is passionate about his work  which, by the way, really is admirable  and the many facets to his personality were very intriguing, always making me eager to learn more about him. Just like Zoe, he can be stubborn, and the approach he takes as to making her see that he is one of the good guys made my romantic heart go all soft. He is quite the alpha in the ways that count  ;-)  but his vulnerabilities also shine through in Miss Rohmans words. This is a man who has scars, just like Zoe, but he is less reluctant to let go of the past than she is, and I do like that he is not afraid to admit that he wants to explore things with her. Yes, he make mistakes, but that only makes him human in my eyes.

These two characters are far from perfect  but when do we want characters to seem that way? No, we have two people who both have to learn to trust, to let go of their pasts completely in order to find happiness. True, their road is far from smooth, but I dare say that is never the case in the real world, either, and I, for one, love stories when the author manages to make me believe that they could happen in the real world. I am very happy to say that Miss Rohman made me believe completely in this one.

The plotwell, I will not say that much about it. It made me cry. It made me angry. It made me rather scared, too. There are many twists and turns that I never saw coming, and I loved it!

To sum up my review: if you are looking for your next romantic suspense, I would definitely recommend that you choose this one. Do not be alarmed about the length of this book  honestly, that never bothers me  because the pace and flow of the story is rather fast, but not too hasty, in my opinion. There is plenty of romance and steamy scenes that, I believe, will make you swoon, and, lastly, there is a cast of very colourful and interesting secondary characters which only compliment the story without taking the focus away from Zo and Morgan.

Miss Rohman, this was an amazing read for me! I truly enjoyed it, and it is definitely one of the best books I have read this year.
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Rated 4.5/5 on the blog.

Passion and desire that consumes, fear that threatens and overwhelms, and internal and external conflicts that raise all the bars come together for a story that is sure to captivate and please every romantic suspense fan.

Just when Dom (Dominic) Jefferies thinks he'll never see the long lost love of his life again, life shows him you can never say never. A killer is on the loose, targeting those that had anything to do with locking him up -- or anyone who stands in his way. Dom already had a personal motive for going under cover as a bailiff, but when he finds out he'll be acting as a bailiff in the same courtroom as his old college sweetheart, old emotions and current obligations war for top priority in Dom's conscience and heart.

Mattie never thought she would see Dom again, despite her never forgetting the man who stole her heart and gave her a beautiful baby girl. But ten years later she finds herself shaken to the core that Dom has abruptly stepped back in her life. In spite of her fear of the rekindled feelings towards the sexy detective, she's even more fearful that he'll discover her deepest secret: their daughter.

No matter how hard Dom and Mattie try to keep their past out of the present, the danger keeps getting closer and closer to Mattie until Dom is forced to take matters into his own hands -- and neither can escape the close confines that force them to face the fact that a love as deeply embedded as theirs is hard to fight. With the unidentified perpetrator making deadly, dangerous, and calculating moves towards his target, Mattie and Dom are forced to face the facts: Maybe they gave up a little too easy on their young love. But life's given them an odd chance at making things right, if only they can stay alive long enough to give it shot.

Virna DePaul is quickly proving that when it comes to creating dynamic characters, she holds nothing back. Believable emotions and reactions to life-like events create some fantastic three-dimensional characters. And, when it comes to igniting passion and heart wrenching feelings, I highly doubt any reader can sit down the book and feel unaffected. Internal conflict adds to the engaging external conflicts making the characters fight for more than their lives and of those they love. They must fight past their own fears and the past mistakes. And when it comes to the hero and heroine, emotions and passion run deep.

Anticipation, mystery, and suspense lend to the whodunit plot. Just when I thought I knew who was behind the killings and attacks, bam.. there was more contradictory evidence presented that completely threw me off the assumed breadcrumb trail. DePaul lends her background as a former criminal prosecutor to create a great fictional plot with believable events and circumstances that never overwhelm, but simply propel a believable storyline. While executing a law-and-orderish plot, she leaves the hero and heroine to remain the ever present focus as they grow and change, find themselves, and fight for a future filled with a love and family they both so desperately desire.

This is a story sure to delight romantic suspense fans who love dynamic characters, a life-like plot line driven by criminal law, that includes a heated passion and unforgettable love and the characters desperately try to fight for both their lives and the people they love. Enjoy!
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To enjoy this book, you first need to know what you're reading.  Unlike the other books by Greg Iles, this is a supernatural thriller in the vein of Dean Koontz or perhaps the less monster-filled books of Stephen King.  The plot isn't overtly original; a man's dead ex-girlfriend has come back to "haunt" him by possessing other people's bodies, causing all sorts of problems, as you can imagine.  But Iles has taken a rather contrived plot and made it very readable, keeping the suspense level high and the action at a nearly non-stop pace.  I found myself unable to put this book down, and that rarely happens with me these days.  I read the entire book in two days and was sad when it ended.  My wife reacted the same way, and she and I both read voraciously and go through half a dozen books every month while rarely finding one that grabs us like Sleep No More did.
I'll repeat, this wouldn't qualify as great literature.  It's escapist fiction, but it's damn good for what it is.  Take it on a plane, read it on the beach, use it to kill a few hours and you won't be disappointed.
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Newlyweds, Rick and Amelia are on their honeymoon when Amelia goes to the beach and meets a woman desperate to find her birth son. She tells Amelia she gave up the child because she was unmarried and too young to take care of him. Shes tried to see him, but has been denied because its a closed adoption. Now, shes realized her son may have Marfan Syndrome, which could endanger his life if he exerts himself physically, especially in sports. Amelia agrees to take the case, saying at best, shell arrange a meeting with the son. At worst, shell see that he receives the medical information. Amelia and Rick leave the beach for Louisiana bayou country to look for the judge who handled the adoption. At first, he repeats the same thing the birth Mother has heard for years. She cant see her son, but he finally agrees to speak to the young mans adoptive Father and let him know of the life-threatening condition. Not only does the Father agree, he wants to meet with Rick and Amelia. His son is missing and may be in danger, not only from Marfan Syndrome, but also from unscrupulous criminals.
So many aspects make this book fascinating and fun to read. In the book Amelia and Rick come up with advice on how to make a marriage last, and share a brief self-defense course. The mystery includes gangs, young people, and an attempt at a frame-up. The young people will touch the readers heart and the real culprit will surprise the reader. I highly recommend this romantic mystery.
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The story starts out as all romances should really, with Kit coming into Logan's tattoo shop for a tattoo. Getting spooked, Kit runs out but not before leaving behind her very intricate tattoo that she wanted. Instantly infatuated and feeling a connection, playboy Logan seeks Kit out in the wilds of New York and eventually finds her, playing the guitar and living on the streets.

  What follows is one of the most magnificent pieces of NA I've read yet. As in real life, the characters have actual flaws. Logan is handsome as the day is long but is completely deaf. Kit, a mysterious girl who doesn't want her history known, lives on the streets in squalor, saving money desperately for just a roof over her head at night or a warm supper. They both are insecure in themselves, love their families, and each have a fantastic artistic ability, whether that be through music or through actual artistry.

  I think something else that surprised me was the pacing of the story and the overall feel. I enjoyed how it seemed to speed up, or it could totally be just me wanting to read and find out what was going on. Regardless I couldn't stop turning the pages, dying to find out what was going on. The tension was delightful between the two characters and the sexual chemistry? Very very yummy indeed.
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The Story
Corey Phillips is a man who believe that he has found his "happily ever after" in the arms of his beautiful high school sweetheart Karyn, and is all set to live with her in wedded bliss on his boat in the sheltered harbor of Seattle.
That dream is shattered on the day that Corey comes home to find his wife and best friend lost in an undertow of passion so powerful that they are not even aware that he is in the room.
Heartbroken, Corey decides to leave it all behind, and with nothing more than a few clothes and his truck; sets out to find a place to heal.
Traveling from the coasts of Washington to the beaches of California, Corey manages to find the love he seeks in the arms of his fiery new love Jennifer, and his furry sidekick Sierra.
Deeply in love and ready to return to the water and the life that he has always known; Corey starts running charters on Vintage, a beautiful yacht that he and Jennifer saved an uncertain fate and lovingly restored.
Just when it seems that there is nothing ahead but clear waters and blue skies for these two, the sharks begin to circle and there is blood in the water, as one fateful charter changes their lives forever.

Technically Speaking
This book is written from a very emotional perspective, which makes it a very easy read to lose one's self in. Jennifer and Corey seem like the kind of people that anyone would be glad to have as friends; making them very easy for readers to invest in relatively quickly.
Though this book is said to be a thriller, the number of pages dedicated to the romantic aspects of this tale (about 265), versus the 120 or so that get down and dirty with the thrilling, leads one to classify this as more of a romantic thriller.
Each scene that the reader is allowed to experience is captured in such detail that its as if the moment has been placed inside a bubble; giving audiences the chance to view it from all sides before releasing it in anticipation of the next.
Female readers will be happy to find that the sex scenes in this story are plentiful and very romantic.
The only true negative that one finds in this story is the seeming disconnection between the romance of the first part of the story and all the action and mayhem in the ending chapters.
The book should be longer so that all of the time and attention that that was given to the romantic part of the book could have transitioned to the thrills.

This review is a cross post from my blog, I have not been compensated in any way for the opinions expressed herein, and said opinions are my own.
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TO MY SENSES by Alexandrea Weis is an interesting fast paced romantic mysterythriller set in present day New Orleans. The plot is intriguing,well written and will keep you glued to your seat. This is the first in the "The Nicci Beauvoir Series". The characters are bold,engaging,believable,lovable,and will capture your heart. Nicci, is a New Orleans debutante who has become disillusioned with the life style. David, is a part-time gigolo,
struggling artist,and secretive. But everything in his life is not what it seems. Nicci while learns the meaning of passion as she becomes David's muse. When fate,and jealous rivalry causes a broken hearted Nicci to turn to Dr. Fagles. After seeing Nicci so broken hearted her family and fate intervenes to keep Nicci from living a life without any love. Nicci's happiness will be short lived as tragic strikes and changes the course of her life.
This is a fast paced romance where every thing is not as it seems and tragedy strikes to either destroy lives or start one on a new course. This book is for any romance,mystery,thriller or suspense reader. It has a little bit of everything for every read. This book was received for the purpose of review from the author and details can be found at BookSurge Publishing and My Book Addiction Reviews.
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I really enjoyed this book. It is a romantic thriller with a lovely setting and characters that draw you in, making you care about what happens to them. There are some effective twists too and it becomes a real page turner in the closing chapters. The romance is never cloying and there is a sense of reality about the situations in which the characters find themselves. I found it a refreshing change that the main characters didn't simply jump into bed with each other. It is well written and diverting.
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Ronie Kendig'sConspiracy of Silence, published by Bethany House, is a contemporary somewhat speculative thriller which introduces Cole "Tox" (aka "Toxic")Russell to those of uswho love Mitch Rapp and Scot Harvath types of superheroes.

I'm going to pay Ronie Kendig the highest compliment I can muster. "Tox" Russell nowranks second only to Mitch Rapp on my list ofcharacter loves. She captured this warrior's soul, hisdamage, pain, angst, guilt,frustration, and determination while building his larger than life personastriving to conceal all of it.

Suffering the consequences of a tragic black-ops foul-up, Tox has been "dead", residing in Africa ina forged friendship with a faith-filledNigerian manwho the "resurrected" Tox describes as his conscience.
Unusual circumstances lead Tox back to the USA where he manages tosecrethimself away in the presidential suite to waitfor his estranged brother Galen who happens to be the POTUS. He also happens to be the man who stole Tox's girlfriend and married her many years ago. Galen is now a widower and Tox feels responsible for his ex's death. Once Tox comes out of the shadows, he cold-cocks his brother and waits for the Secret Service to catch up to him.
Turns out there's a job to do. They need Tox's "skills". He is promised certain things if he will do this, but Tox knows their promises aren't trustworthy. He agrees to the mission if he can pick his team. The teamdoesn't know Tox isalive and they don't know what happened to make him disappear - and he can't tell them. They're not happy with their perspective, but to a man they show up at the final departure.
This story is a complex imaginativetale that begins at a dig site in the Saudi Arabian desert (come to think of it, where is there not desert in Saudi Arabia?). A flighty, faithless,but spunky Israeli woman and her elderly close associate and faith-filledDr. Joseph Cathey lead the dig, she hoping to redeem her reputation, and she happens to be Tox's lead man "Ram's" sister with whomTox once had a relationship of sorts.
Simultaneously, there is an aging grandfather in New York who floats in and out of the present and spends most of his time at his granddaughter's home returning to his memories of his deceased wife.
There are stories of flaming arrows killing people from the inside out, thefts of holy items, Tox's group traipsing to India, Syria,Israel, London, and Spain to piece together a terrible puzzle that has unleased a new old plague. Tox is at the end of his rope patience-wise while having to solve all the deadly riddles with little real information.
Tack onto all of this he's discovered the beautiful and strangely familiarFBI agent "Kasey" (aka Haven), assigned to the overall team for her specialty in recognizing deception, is more than a familiar face from the past. Their history surfaces and morphs dramatically into the present. Tox struggles inwanting to keep her at a distance but knows he's got to protect her above all else. The difficulty and conflict in their association produces some distraction for himbut ultimately proves to be what they both seek.
The story weaves back and forthwith all of these parts which at times can be confusing before they begin to tie together, but just becausethat methodology is not my preference in story development doesn't detract from this welltold thriller. Authentic action spurts from the pagesas the warrior spirits ofTox's team allow their former loyalties to surround each other. The Nigerian keepsTox focused and serves as a quiet and strongbeacon of faith throughout.
Theextended journey to discover the "conspiracy of silence" compels the reader to pay attention and yet the mystery persists. God does His part and the story concludes in hope.
Highly recommend this novel by Ronie Kendig who honors the military and elite forces with her stories and words. A very good thriller with an "in'Tox'icating" protagonist.
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THE HOUSE AT DEVILS BEND by Wanda Luttrell is an excellent Christian romantic suspense thriller.  The author skillfully weaves Kentucky Civil War history into the rafters of an ancestral home belonging to Emmas great aunt, Emmaline.  Inheriting the estate, the young widow, along with Alice Rose, a long-time friend and confidant, and her daughter, Allie, together seek to unravel the mystery of its binding secrets, even disturbances.  With the introduction of Kevin Griffin, an antiques dealer, and Braxton Hayes, a realtor, into Emmas life, shes faced with making romantic choices at a fragile time in her life. A noted Kentucky author, Wanda creates vivid scenes of the past that unlock the answers, but not all of them until you reach the spell-binding and surprising end.  It is a great read, and one you won't want to put down!
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I absolutely LOVE Love Inspired Suspense books, and Terri Reed's The Secret Heiress is a PERFECT addition to the collection! Her writing style is FANTABULOUS and her plot line is captivating, her characters complex. This book hooked me from page one and kept me on the edge of my seat until the last one.

Caroline's character is awesome. I adored her bravery and her faith that she had. Someone was intent on eliminating her from her biological grandfather's will. The intensity of that mixed with suspense of finding out who's trying to hurt her grandfather too, was fantastic.

I loved Donovan's character too. He was the perfect person for the role of protector. A man scarred by his past, but through protecting an heiress, he deals with that past and restores his faith.

I highly recommend this fast, page-turning, 5 Book worthy book. The message of trusting in God is powerful, the story gripping. With each page turn, Ms. Reed incorporated a new twist and by the end of this book......well the ending is one that will make you sit back and think "HOLY COW". The mix of a blooming romance added the right amount of sweetness to the story. If you are a lover of suspense, then this book is most definitely for you. I can't wait for another Terri Reed novel from the awesome Love Inspired Suspense collection!

This review was originally posted at Reviews By Molly in part with a blog tour.*This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review*
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Financial manager Kate Lasher moves back home to coastal Georgia with her traumatized son after he survives a fiery crash that killed her ex-husband. Though shes been managing the family finances from afar for several years, a close inspection of the business reveals a different story. Worse, drug runners are using her dock and her familys island for drug drops. When she approaches local law enforcement, a US Marshal makes his presence known. Bodies start falling, and nothing is as it seems. A promising romantic thriller by a debut author.

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Romance, mystery, suspense and a beautiful Greek island setting - if you like romantic thrillers then this book has got all the ingredients you need. Jackie Alexander is a feisty and kick-ass heroine who, despite her single-mindedness in solving the mystery of the murders that are blighting her family, is unable to ignore the instant attraction she feels towards Michael Apostolou, the handsome Greek detective who is also trying to crack the case. I loved the descriptions of the island in this book, which were very real. When Jackie enters the deserted mansion at the start of the story, we are instantly drawn into a vivid and suspenseful scene with danger lurking immediately round the corner. I also liked the secondary characters (the ruthless and manipulative Philip Manos and his ill-treated secretary) and they added an interesting third dimension to a fast paced and exciting story.
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If you're looking for a feisty heroine and heart throb hero, you've come to the right place. Country music star Butch McCormick maybe be famous but  I loved how he stayed true to his humble roots. Kate Riley...oh, where to begin. She's the kind of woman I admire: smart, no-nonsense, snarky, and goes after what she wants, no-holds barred. When their two worlds collide, so begins a "can't put the book down" romantic thriller. DeVito's writing packs a fast-paced, entertaining punch and is definitely an author to watch. I cannot WAIT for the next book in this series!