Kill to keep secrets!
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This is my first Bob Mayer book - the description pulled me in so I downloaded a free copy during one of the Amazon promotions and wasn't disappointed. Since I was unaware that Dave Riley is the main character in a series of books (found this out when reading the reviews after finishing the story), I didn't have a benchmark to compare any of the characters to and accepted their abilities for what they were.  I was a little disappointed with Sammy and expected her to exhibit more of the skills that her father taught while she was growing up - then accepted Riley's leadership role when took over the group. I was intrigued by the storyline and wondered how a project so huge could be kept a secret since 1971...some people had to die to preserve it. We also learn that money is power and everybody has a price.

Overall, Eternity Base is well written, entertaining and a compelling read; capable as a stand alone book within a series. It does have some twists and turns along the way, but Mr. Mayer kept me guessing until the very end.  Highly recommended!

John Podlaski, author
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Michael Leighton has just confessed to his wife, Louise, that he's been having an affair with her sister for months.  Michael is also going to prison for embezzlement and everything they own will no longer be theirs.

Louise and her daughter, Brooke, have a secret .. one that even Michael doesn't know.  And a secret that has changed their lives forever.

Staying at a second house many hours away, Louise is trying to wrap her head about all the terrible things that have happened.  She finds a dead robin on her doorstep. The next morning she finds 22 dead robins covering her in bed.

At home, Brooke sees a man looking into her bedroom window. Terrified that someone knows what happened 'that night' she runs to her mother.
But then Brooke disappears.

Has the past caught up with them? Who else could possibly know what happened?  What exactly did happen?  What could they have done so bad that someone wants to kill them? And where is Brooke?

Great psychological thriller!  Well-written, although I have mixed feelings about the ending. There are no cliff hangers and the reader is treated to bits and pieces of the secret as the book progresses. The timing is everything and I didn't want to put the book down for a minute.

Many thanks to the author / JJP / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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Take one self sufficient smart woman and a man on a mission to clear his family's name and you get a clash of wills that the small town of Deal has never seen before.

Growing up witnessing the unhappy marriage of her parents has jaded Rheda Kerrich.  Then add an unforeseen scandal and Rheda is now in the perfect position to stay unmarried, which is just fine by her.  She has worked too long and hard to allow a man to rule her world.  She has a community to take care of and a husband would only be in the way.

For over a decade, Rufus has battled the lies that have clouded his family's world.  He is closing in on the truth and he is not about to let one allusive woman get in his way.  He will just have to be smarter and use every trick he knows to find out the truth.

These two have many secrets between them.  Neither knows what is really at stake and until they can be honest with each other, they won't get anywhere.  The problem is there is a spy lurking around and is tangled in both their lives.  The spy has secrets that they will kill for and has done so in the past.  Can Rheda and Rufus protect all they love and each other?

This was an exciting read.  While the antagonist hid in the background, you had these two strong people battling their feelings and guarding their individual secrets.  The novel did not revolve around the mystery of their secrets; it was more about the unveiling of it amongst the characters.  As the reader, you knew what was happening most of the time.  But Ms. Evans was very clever and she had other secrets buried that were just as juicy.  It was great to be able to enjoy them later on.  I also had a very good idea, who the antagonist was early on, but the way that Ms. Evans wrote the story, it didn't take away from the enjoyment of the plot.  It was very well done.

All of the characters involved were such a pleasure to read about.  At times I wanted to clobber Rheda's brother Daniel and at other times, cheer on the townsfolk.  I enjoyed how they were all unique and how they enhanced the storyline.  But I loved the cat and mouse game that Rheda and Rufus played, most of all.  Just sitting back and wondering who was going to get the upper hand was the best.  Not to mention Ms. Evans starts the book rather saucily and sets the stage for sexy scenes without being too erotic.  Invitation to Scandal is a complex vivid tale that is well balanced.

I did not have the opportunity to read her prior book in this series Invitation to Ruin.  I don't feel like I missed anything either.  These two books are linked, but they seem to be their own stories.  I truly enjoyed Invitation to Scandal and I plan to read Invitation to Ruin as soon as I can get my hands on it.  It is my hope that Ms. Evans has future plans for the other bachelors in her little corner of England.  She has a wonderful talent to write distinctive plots that are above and beyond the norm and she is a real pleasure to read.  This is a relatively new author to watch.  Great Job!
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Darkwater Secrets by Robin Caroll

Great start to a new mystery series

Dimitri found a snake in his mailbox along with a  voodoo-y collection of yucky things. However, that wasn't nearly as terrible as what he found on his dads bed!

Adelaide has a secret pain that no one but her best friend knows. She fears her fathers reaction if he found out. Now that there has been a murder and truths long hidden are being revealed, she fears becoming a suspect if her secret was to get out.

Beau has a secret that he has kept from everyone, fearing that Adelaide and her father would shut him out of their lives if it was revealed. Dimitri has a secret desire that he hides from his father. Moreover, Dimitris father has a secret that has him the target of voodoo. Whew!

Darkwater Secrets kept me anxiously turning the pages, not sure what I would find next. Though the subject matter was dark and darker, dealing with rape, adultery, vengeance, and voodoo, the author did a really great job of not making the story ugly or depressing.

There were surprises throughout the story and new conflicts introduced. Though there were a number of characters introduced, it was not too difficult to keep track of them. The clues to the mystery were meted out at just the right pace. I do have to confess that only 10% into the story I concocted a theory as to who the murderer was and felt very proud of myself. As I kept reading I discovered that it was good I had kept an open mind because I then found I really did know (and not who I first had suspected). Though I had correctly figured out the murderers identity, I was very surprised by the way it was revealed and had fully expected the story to go in a completely different direction, which probably would have been clich. I guess that is why its a good thing I wasn't the author!

This book is so much more than a murder mystery. It is a story of secrets that separate people from their loved ones. Of hurts that keep people from God. Of black and white becoming a little gray.

Darkwater Secrets is the first of a new series that, presumably, takes place at the Darkwater Inn. I figured that one out by the title of the series. This appears to be a series where each book builds on the previous ones. The story had a clear ending, yet there were hints of conflicts to come and some unresolved issues as well.

Read the full review of Darkwater Secrets by Robin Caroll with a Preview at AmongTheReads.net

I would like to thank JustRead Tours for giving me a copy of this book. This gift did not influence my opinion or review.
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I love this series!  Steve Martini does an excellent job of keeping the ending a secret!
I would start at book 1, but each one is meant to stand alone in this series.
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I couldn't put  the book down as it keeps you guessing to the very end!  I wasn't going stop until I knew who done it and how to stop it!
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I loved this book! I also love that she kept her life private until the very end! Nothing but class! She could have become a headline whenever she wanted but chose wisely!
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Barcelona!  Ciara has flown to Barcelona to meet the mysterious client named Mr. Echev.  This promises to be a fruitful business deal, although she cannot explain why she has not been able to find this client in Google.

Nikolaj is going nuts in Japan missing Ciara.  Little does she know he is planning a special surprise for her.  He cannot stay away from her and his need to be close to her  has left him desperate to change his schedule to be with her.

Family secrets and skeletons in the closet finally catch up with Ciara.  Her mother is about to open up to her with earth shaking truths that will Ciara vulnerable and shaken.  Has her life been all a lie?

Be ready for the cliffhanger at the end of this installment.  I was biting my nails!  Book 4 just released so relax!  You will be able to continue reading this story without having to wait very long.
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Nicki, the lead woman in the book, is involved with a murder but she doesn't even know it. She has gotten involved with having an internet only affair (you are't physical in person) with first one man and now another. This follows a tortured history she has with not only real life affairs but also a history of lying non stop. However, as we delve into her past, we discover some very strange doings in her growing up life with her mother, father and brother. Even more bizarrely, her best friend has married her brother and is now intent on joining the old nuclear family unit against her. This one will keep you guessing right until the very end, which is the point of reading thrillers!

Visit my blog with link given on my profile page here or use this phonetically given URL (livingasseniors dot blogspot dot com). Friday's entry will always be weekend entertainment recs from my 5 star Amazon reviews in film, tv, books and music. These are very heavy on buried treasures and hidden gems. My blogspot is published on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
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Rowan has spent a lifetime hiding from herself and others. She has hidden her secret talents away making herself almost unnoticeable until one day she meets Justin Delgado. Delgado is an undercover operative for the Society. He learns quickly of Rowans power and their strength. He determines he must save her from Sigma, an evil black-ops government agency looking to turn her into an order obeying object that will wreak havoc on the world.

Rowan must decide what to do when her life is turned upside down when Sigma makes their move destroying her life. The Society accepts Rowan and protects her but can only do so for a short period of time  now she must decide if shes strong enough to save the world, her new friends and her love from a traitor.

Lilith Saintcrow carefully constructs a powerful story, weaving in conspiracy theories tapping on the fears of everyone through the use of secret evil government organizations and the fear of the unknown. Her characters are fully developed as well as the rebels and their mission. One can see the growth and doubts experienced by young adults through the friendships and relationships developed by Saintcrow.

An edge of your seat type of book for certain! I couldn't shut it off, I was disappointed only in the fact that it ended. I hope to listen to the next installment.

Rayna Cole, the narrator, projected the characters strongly and with a clear voice. Her accents were well done and her ease with narration was clear. A true professional!

If you enjoy conspiracies, action, and a little romance  this is the book for you.

There were no issues with the quality of production of this audio book.

Audiobook was provided for review by the publisher.

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I received this book on Monday started reading on Tuesday and finished it in two days.  All I can say is WOW!  This story really gives you something to think about when it comes to the phrase "keep your friends close and your enemies closer"!  A definite page turner that will keep you at the edge of your seat!  Get your copy today!
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Did not know who did it till the end! Clever plot twists!
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I have already read one of these books in this series, San Francisco Secrets ( see my review here ) and I loved it-so when I was asked to review this book I jumped on it!

There is a really nasty guy roaming San Francisco and he is strangling blonde woman. Nobody can seem to figure out who he is- Amelia is a blond and Sam is really worried about her --especially since she was chosen to have her picture put on billboards for a TWA advertisement. He wants to keep her by his side at all times-but with her job-Then a blond (bleached) is strangled in Sam & Amelia's apartment building-Meanwhile Sam Slater has been contacted to try and locate an elderly society woman's daughter, who disappeared on a beach one night never to be heard from or seen again. Of course he enlists the aid of his TWA stewardess wife Amelia.

The twists and turns in this book will keep you guessing and although I was able to guess some of it--a lot caught me off guard. Another 5 star for Greg Messel from Miki's Hope!
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The newest thriller by Debra Webb will have you speechless and ready to go back and read the book again, to look for all of the clues that you missed the first time.  Detective Olivia Newhouse and her partner, Detective Walter Duncan have settled into a routine and know each other pretty well, or at least they think they do.  Both have secrets, terrible secrets that they don't dare share until the time is right.  And when will that be?  Meanwhile, they are seeking the whereabouts of pedophile Joseph Fanning, a felon who is now out of prison and who has disappeared.  Following all of the clues and questioning all of his previous victims, the two persistent detectives are determined to find out what happened to the evil man who once terrorized children.  Is he now a victim himself?  The action is non-stop and the revelation of the truth is mind-blowing!  Debra Webb never disappoints, and although the theme of this book is a dark one, it will capture and hold you from the beginning to the very satisfying end.

Disclaimer

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It was so much sneaking going on in this book!! Pu$$y wasn't the only thing sneaking cause it was quite a few sneaky di@ks lol. Cassie was so stupid she fell right in the trap by being naive and acting irrational and look where that got her smh. Amerie was a lil sneaky hoe that I feel needed a lil more get right in her life. Ace and King did what most men do and let pu$$y come between them I hate how it ended but was happy for Roxanne! Great read!
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"If you want to stop, tell me now," he said as he ripped open a condom wrapper.
"Stop and I kill you."

A COVERT AFFAIR by Katie Reus is romantic suspense at its finest with lots of depth and spice. This is the story of NSA agent Nathan Ortiz and restaurateur Amelia Rios. The characters are realistic and captivating with sizzling chemistry. They'd fallen in love as teenagers and then she'd dropped out of his life without explanation. Neither has been able to forget the other in the twelve years that have ensued. Now, fate has thrown them back together. Will long-held secrets blow them apart?.

Our NSA friends were called to action when a long-time friend of Wesley's called in a favor as a young girl who lived in one of his rental properties had gone missing. When he looked into her disappearance, he was left with more questions than when he started as he found a myriad of girls with the same back-story who had dropped off the grid never to be seen again. As the team desperately searches for a despicable psychopathic criminal targeting young, unattached females, the reader will experience a shocking and complex tale set against a dangerous underworld backdrop.

Even though this is the fifth book in the author's addictive Deadly Ops series, it can be fully enjoyed as a standalone. In fact, all the books in this series can be enjoyed individually, if that is your preference. There are recurring characters throughout each, so the books are linked, but not to where the story-lines converge. So, feel free to read them in any order you wish.

Katie's books are always must-reads for me. She is one of my favorite authors and I should have known better than to start reading this tale as I prepared for bed... as it resulted in a sleepless night. Duh! There was no way I could stop reading it once I started. I would highly recommend this book, indeed this whole series, to anyone who enjoys sexy, fast-paced, high-stakes, electrifying, heart-wrenching raw thrillers.

My full review will be posted at Reading Between The Wines Book Club. Please check it out there.

4 1/2 Wine Glasses!
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Natalie has been recently fired and...kidnapped! What a way to start the story. Loved it!

These strange men take her to an underground hole, where lies an organized group that believes her to be a prophetes. WTF!?

Apparently, this secret society secretly works to prevent world disaster. Okay, got it.

What can one say really? Well, they do have her under lock and key, not to mention underground! Okay, so she'll go along with it, if just to figure out how to escape these loonies.

But then they make her an offer she can't refuse. They'll pay her to be their prophet. Money for visions? Okay! But what if she doesn't have any? Oy, tough job!

But, still there really is something to those wacky dreams of hers. In fact, the one about the doughnuts ended up saving lives. Cool!

Of course, things are never as easy as they seem, because, apparently, someone from this organization is plotting to kill Natalie. But, with the help of her friend, Carla--an awesome Latina from the streets and a big lotto savings--she must figure out how to save herself and save the world from a deadly virus. Humor and mystery envelope this story as Natalie tries to figure out who she can trust.

Snarky, witty, and fun! Well-written and fast-paced, I couldn't get enough of this clever novel!