Red Hourglass a Romance thriller
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A good enjoyable romance thriller book to read, much in the same style as "the Black Stiletto" which i enjoyed as well.
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Carey Baldwins rerelease of FIRST DO NO EVIL is a romantic medical thriller full of action on every page.  Baldwin jump starts her story introducing her two protagonists Dr. Skylar Novak and detective Danny Benson appear in a scene her readers could find in any of todays television crime series.  Dannys investigation uncovers the similarities to the attack on Skys father. Danny does not believe in coincidences and begins looking for answers to his questions.

The fast moving storyline picks up momentum at the turn of every page.  The author creates support characters giving readers insight as to each characters role as the storyline moves forward.  Baldwin places Readers inside Skys head, so they can see and feels everything she is experiencing.  Sky doesnt like her brother Garth's controlling efforts, with regards to her developing feelings for Danny and her attitude toward taking her brothers cancer vaccine while the vaccine is in short supply.  Sky works with Danny to help find answers to their questions.  Their investigation uncovers secrets are going far into the past and affecting Sky and Dannys future.  Baldwin adds several subplots changing the direction of the storyline, and unfolding events put Sky's life is in danger from an unpredictable source.

Readers will be unwilling to stop reading as they will seek to understand what is happening.  Baldwin unveils everyones secrets, showing Skys and Dannys willingness to risk everything to find truth, justice, and love.  The breathtaking developments keep Baldwin's readers' interest until the very last page of FIRST DO NO EVIL.  Cary Baldwin delivers a spine-tingling that stands the test of time.
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Meredith is torn between two men. On the one hand theres Parker  cute, sexy, hot but oh so unreliable. On the other hand is Gregory: cute, boring but he is after all steady. So here I was comfortably settled into a womens contemporary romance novel. Then enter Carlos who changes the game plan. The romance is still there but the novel shifts to a thriller with the ingredients of espionage, drug cartels and terrorism. From that point on the novel is full of twists and turns that kept me wanting to know not only which man Meredith will end up with but how shell get out of the mess shes found herself in.
 Meredith is the feisty kind of character that I enjoyed hanging out with as I followed her through her action packed adventures. I loved her relationship with her parents and best friend. The dialogue is great and the author has a lovely way with words. Having been to Boston a few times, I enjoyed her descriptions of the city. Throughout the book there was the mystery of the code TRMFY that kept showing up and which left me with a satisfying smile on my face when its meaning was finally revealed. Definitely a novel that entertained me.
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"15 Minutes" is a YA science fiction thriller that deals with times travel. As I am a sucker for time travel, I felt this book would be right up my alley, and I was not disappointed. Along with paradoxes time travel stories have to offer, there are also a couple of love triangles involved in the story. All in all, I think it is the perfect YA novel and suitable for adults also.

Lara Crane's mother was murdered when she was very young. Being raised by her father is fine with her, even with him not earning great money. She loves her father and he loves her. What Lara misses is her mother. So when time travel becomes available, Lara saves her money and buys a package of several time travels for one low price at Rewind. When people travel back in time, they are only supposed to be holograms and would not be able to interact with their surroundings. But Lara is different. She finds on her very first trip back that she is able to physically touch items and people. And so the plan forms in her mind to save her mother. How great would it be if her father, mother and herself were a family once again.

But Lara has only 15 minutes in each time travel. She has practiced the quickest route to get to the alley where her mother was shot. And so with her last paid time travel, she races to the alley and takes the bullet meant for her mother and thus saves her life. When she wakes up, she finds that more has changed than just her mother being alive. Her father has been imprisoned for the attempted murder of her mother, her mother has married Jax Montgomery and her name is now Lara Montgomery. Her old boyfriend Rick, with whom she shared a special bond, was never involved with her. Living in the well off district, she is now dating Donavan James, son of Senator Patricia James, and only known in Lara's other past as a playboy out for a quick score. And Lara's mother is always working, at Rewind she discovers, and she still never gets to spend any time with her.

She has deep feelings for Rick, but the more she is with Donavan the more her feelings for him grow. She is confused that the past she remembers does not mesh with the present she is living. She is unsure who to turn to with the news of her changing the future. Not to mention her father being in prison, still in love with Lara's mother Miranda, and trying to prove his innocence from behind bars. Lara must find a way to free her father and re-unite their family again. But it isn't going to be easy. Senator James has been secretly funding Rewind's research, most notably Miranda's, which they are hoping to find a subject that can interact with the past for he own sordid gain. When they discover that Lara is the one, the search is on to capture her.

The plot was tightly woven and very readable. I found myself pulling for Lara even though the odds were against her. I heartily recommend this book to any time travel fan as well as those interested in YA reads to fill their summer. A 4 star plus read for me. Very well done.
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One of the best romance thrillers I've read in a long time. Logan Patricks has certainly established himself as one of the premier writers in the genre. The world he created is rich, detailed and full of so much danger. An exciting read.
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I have read all of the read Red Stone series and have been pleased with them all. Katie has a way with romance and suspense. She keeps you on the edge of your chair.
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Top rate mystery/thriller with a bit of romance thrown in. This author is a good read in the books I've enjoyed so far. Looking forward to the next .
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Riley Lambert has had one goal in life since her twelve-year-old sister Madison was abducted while Riley, age 10, was in the room: Find Madison. She graduated from high school by 15, was a lawyer by 21, and a very gifted FBI profiler at age 26. No matter what case she is working on, her sister's disappearance isn't far from her mind.

The past year she visited Singing River, Wyoming to look into a similar disappearance to her sister's. Twelve-year-old Gina disappeared shortly before Madison. Besides the age, both were redheads. While Riley couldn't find out what happened to Gina, she did meet handsome SEAL Thayne Blackwood and had a whirlwind romance. They have been keeping in touch with weekly Friday night phone calls and getting to know each other.

When a case goes wrong for Riley, her supervisor puts her on leave and cuts off her access to the FBI databases. He feels that Riley is heading for a breakdown unless she can find some way to work her cases without so much emotional involvement. It is just after her suspension that Riley gets a call from Thayne telling her that his sister Cheyenne has gone missing. Riley is quick to return to Singing River to help find her before his family is as broken as hers was after Madison disappears.

Things don't look good. The only witness is Thayne's grandmother who has Alzheimer's disease and who doesn't remember what happened. Riley and Thayne are searching for clues knowing that the longer Cheyenne stays missing, the less likely it will be to find her alive. As they search, they learn all sorts of secrets that one desperate criminal doesn't want uncovered.

This was a fast-paced thriller filled with interesting characters and with a great romance too. Thayne is truly a storybook hero: tough and tender, smart and caring, and not afraid to commit to a forever love. Romantic suspense fans will love getting to know him and Riley.
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I couldn't put this book down.  it is well written with a balanced combination of thriller and romance.  I would definitely recommend this book and will read others by this author.
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Saving Grace is a good thriller as well as a romance novel. It is the second in a series, but you don't have to read the first book to  know what is going on. I like thrillers and romance and this it one of my favorites. I highly recommend it.
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Shattered is an intrigue with lots of twists and turns and a hero and heroine you'll fall in love with.
This book will keep you intrigued and you won't want to put the it down. Don't miss this wonderful book.
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What a thriller of a story. It's a who-done-it mixed with a little romance mixed with a whole lot of intrigue. Sky Stone is an amazing woman with a scary job, profiling murderers. She gets involved in one a year after a horrible car accident that kills her unborn baby and severs her relationship with her fiancee. It's intense and gripping. Never  a dull moment in the story. Looking forward to a second book in this series.
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If Ginny Reed is still alive  who is the woman buried in her grave?

Thin Ice is the second book in the Men of Valor series, but would do just fine as a stand alone. Each book features a McGregor brother. This time its Lances turn.

If you're looking for a new exciting, fast-paced thriller, you won't want to miss Thin Ice. Irene Hannon is a masterful storyteller and pulls her readers into a romantic and intriguing read. Its almost impossible to put it down!

 Christy Reed is grieving the deaths of her parents and sister. Just as life begins to feel normal again, an envelope with her sisters handwriting arrives in the mail. The note found inside is claiming that her sister is still alive.

Out of fear for her sister, she turns to FBI Special Agent Lance McGregor, a former Delta Force operator, who reopens the case. He is determined and strong but he has been through some painful experiences during his military career that makes him question his faith. When it comes to Christys case hes only finding more questions instead of answers. Things just aren't making sense. As Lance digs deeper, he finds out someone has a deadly agenda and that Christy is the target.

Not only do we get to read the story from Christy and Lances perspective, but we get to read from the villains perspective. It was really interesting getting to read that part and it makes the plot so much more scarier because of how he thinks!

Christy and Lance are definitely two of my favorite fictional characters this year! They are both battling some tough things as they learn to trust God despite their fear. Lance is a total heartthrob.

This was my first Irene Hannon novel and it most certainly will not be my last. I will be waiting excitedly for book three!

Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Described as a romance,this novel is really a thriller with suspense, intrigue, tales of violent revenge  plus romantic character development. For readers familiar with Boston/Cambridge, the author's vivid descriptions of local haunts are an added bonus. Perfect  for the beach or a long flight. After you finish this book you will find yourself looking for Rebecca Scott on crowded city sidewalks.
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I'm not sure if I've read any of Lisa Regan's books before but she is now on my radar.  There are some difficult topics such as rape, torture, prostitution and drug abuse so if these are topics you are not comfortable with, you will want to skip this one.  Three men are viciously attacking Philadelphia's prostitutes and it's up to detective Jocelyn Rush to stop them.  I was wrapped up in this thriller through the whole ride. My one son went to college in Philly so maybe that is another reason I enjoyed reading about the different areas that make up the Philadelphia area.  There is also romance in this book.  I personally don't enjoy heavy romance mixed in with my mystery books, but this romance filled out the story quite well.  I enjoyed it so much that I downloaded the next book in this series "Cold Blooded."  A bit too many unnecessay profane words.  A solid 4 star.
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There are times when all you want is to curl up with a relaxing book. And then there are times when you want a book that will cause you to leave nail marks in the arms of your chairs. For nights like that there is Since All Is Passing, a fast-paced suspense that will leave your palms sweating in sympathetic anxiety.

Marie Kenning is the victim of a terrible tragedy. In one instant both her husband and unborn child were killed in a car accident. Six years later, she has been unable to heal. The only highlight of her life is seeing a little redheaded girl the same age her child would have been walk to school every morning from the window of a greasy spoon. But one rainy day, a beat up Mustang pulls up to the curb outside of the diner and the redheaded girl is yanked through the window before Marie's horrified eyes.

She helps the police as much as she can, but guilt at not being able to stop the kidnapping plagues her until an amazing coincidence spurs her into action that ultimately redeems and helps heal her wounded heart.

Since All Is Passing is a magnetic example of an ordinary person enduring the extraordinary. The reader is immediately caught up in the story's spell and not released until the end. Fortunately Since All is Passing is a quick read because you may find yourself unable to put it down.

Marie is a compelling and intelligent heroine, and the reader can easily believe that she is just a good person doing what is right not what's easy. The tapestry of the story is tight with no lose ends nor snags.

One event progresses logically to the next. The book is a natural thriller and does not depend on elaborate plots and twists to entangle but draws on reader's innate fears. Simply put, it's suspense in its most elemental form.

Delisi is an impressive writer and choses her details well. The book is not sparse on description nor is it bogged down.

Definitely pick it up, but put a few hours aside. The book will get your blood pumping but leave you with a smile on your face.

Reviewed by April May Rollins for the Coffee Cramp Reviews
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YA? CHECK. Time travel? CHECK. Romance? CHECK. Ding, ding, ding we have a winner! This is everything I want in a YA novel and I feel like Hourglass by Myra McEntire was written especially for me. I am absolutely fascinated with time travel and ever since I found out that Hourglass was a time slip novel, I knew this was the book for me. It would seem that fate agreed with me on this one as I was lucky enough to win an ARC and let me tell you, I started and finished the book IN A DAY. This is not because it is a quick and easy read, but simply because of how compelling I found the story and I just could not stop until I knew what was going to happen next!

I loved this book x a million and have found a new literary boyfriend in Michael *swoon*. He is a perfect Southern gentleman (be still my beating heart) and that's really all I need to know. You could also apply the description of dreamboat, y'know...if you want ;) I really enjoyed his relationship with Emerson and the perfect balance of lust and sexual tension between them as Michael tries to ignore his growing attraction towards her out of a sense of duty.

And speaking of Emerson, she was a really fun character - she may be short but she's full of sass! In fact, all words beginning with "s" probably apply - short, sassy, smart, sexy, stubborn, Southern. I loved her attitude and sense of humour, which is obviously quite close to Myra's ;)

In terms of secondary characters, I'd have to say that I particularly liked Kaleb with Lily being a close second. I get the impression that we haven't even scratched the surface with these two and I'm really hoping we get to see more of them in future books.

Hourglass made me laugh and cry as I became heavily involved with the characters. There was also one particular aspect I found slightly confusing when I tried to delve into the reasons for a certain person's actions but c'mon, this is a time travel novel and so of course it's going to hurt your brain when you try and figure everything out. I thought the plot was very believable and the pacing was perfect. Hourglass makes you think about the consequences of your actions, how we deal with loss and ultimately what we'll do for love.

Hourglass is a stunning debut novel , full of twists and turns and is one of those rare books that once you've finished reading, you want to turn back to the beginning and re-read it all over again. This book truly deserves recognition and also a UK publishing company!!! The cover art is simply beautiful but what's inside is even better.