Mercy Undeserved is the second volume in Kristina Hall’s The Moretti Trilogy. This intense historical novel kept my attention and had me wondering how the author was going to pull off another book equal to the first one in the series. Her descriptions of each scene and emotional descriptions of the hero and heroine had me visually sitting in the room with her characters. Lillian Rossi’s wealthy, mafia-like husband is murdered. His ruthless brother orders his men to find Lillian and kill her and her baby so the Rossi family’s wealth will fall into his hands. She is angry, manipulative,…
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley
This cleverly plotted novel kept me turning the page. Every time I thought I knew who the villain was, a twist kicked in and took me in another direction. The characters were well-rounded and the story believable. Ainsley Beaumont, Investigative Services Branch Ranger, takes the lead on investigating the murder of a pregnant teenager inside the Natchez Trace Park. Her heart plummets when Lincoln Steele, former FBI turned Interpretive Ranger and former old flame, shows up to assist with the investigation at the request of a superior. Guilt haunts Lincoln after almost killing a kid during his FBI days, which…
A Dark Silence by Dana R Lynn / One of 15 in the Dangerous Pursuits Collection
What a fantastic collection of suspense novels by some amazing authors. I had the opportunity to read one. A Dark Silence by Dana R Lynn. A Dark Silence grabbed my attention and kept me turning the page. I loved that the author’s heroine, Heidi Martin, was deaf and her only means of communication was through sign language. Dana R Lynn did an outstanding job using sign language as dialogue and maintaining the action. Heidi finds herself face-to-face with a killer with a body on the floor behind him. She escapes his grip, bolts to her car, and races to the…
Unknown Threat by Lynn H. Blackburn
Unknown Threat packs a punch as the action intensifies throughout the novel. The characters in this story are well-rounded and realistic. The author cleverly crafted the plot twists. Kudos to Lynn Blackburn for a job well done. Faith Malone, an FBI Special Agent, is assigned to take charge of a top-priority investigation where US Secret Service Agents are under attack, including the handsome Secret Service Special Agent Luke Powell. Luke isn’t happy about teaming up with the FBI. In fact, he detests them and doesn’t want to have anything to do with the organization. In his eyes, Faith isn’t qualified…
Active Defense by Lynette Eason
Dr. Heather Fontaine suspects that someone is following her after only four months home from active duty. She spots a man wearing a ball cap at different locations throughout her day but cannot see his face. Determined to remain independent and take care of the situation on her own puts her in more danger than she expects. Travis Walker opened a security firm and hired several of her friends to work with him. He is interested in Heather and has for a while, but her independent nature keeps everyone at a distance. When he learns about the stalker, his protective…
Cave of Secrets by Shannon Redmon
Shannon Redmon does an extraordinary job kicking off her debut novel. The suspense in Cave of Secrets is immediate and thrusts the story into action. Her characters are well-rounded and her plot intriguing. Carli Moore struggles with the disappearance of her best friend and with resentment toward Sergeant Zain Wescott, her old flame, after he accuses her brother of murder. To make matters worse, Carli finds her friend’s body in a cave on her family’s property. Questioning why anyone would want to kill her friend, she stands by her brother’s innocence and sets out to find proof. Zain Wescott, Sergeant…
Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard
Don’t Keep Silent is Elizabeth Goddard’s newest release and the third novel in her Uncommon Justice series. The suspense and twists will keep you on your toes as Investigative reporter Rae Burke puts herself in harm’s way when she sets out to find her missing sister-in-law. Knowing she needs someone trustworthy to assist in her investigation, she seeks out Liam McKade, a former DEA agent, and past love interest. Liam wants to steer clear of Rae after her betrayal in their previous investigation that caused him to blow his cover and take a bullet for her. He’s determined to guard…
Border Breach by Darlene L. Turner
Darlene shows off her creative skills in this well-written romantic suspense novel Border Breach. The opening pages drew me in and kept me on my toes. Kaylin and Hudson’s backstories give them relatable emotions as they struggle with inner turmoil. The plot will have your head spinning with the realities of a drug made from poppy straw called Doda, and a deadly cartel who will stop at nothing to obtain this drug. Kaylin is assigned to team up with Hudson and find the cartel who breached the Canadian border. She is reluctant to work with him but has no alternative….
Killer Insight by Virginia Vaughan
Virginia Vaughan did a fabulous job of keeping the suspense high and raising the stakes at every turn. This novel packs a punch when FBI Agent Lucy Sanderson, a profiler, arrives in town in search of the Backroads Killer. The role takes an unexpected turn when the murderer snatches her while she’s out jogging, and throws her into his trunk. She barely escapes with her life, but the killer doesn’t give up. Bryce Tippet, an old Marine friend of Danny’s, her deceased fiancé, and a single dad, finds Lucy standing in the road, battered and bruised. He rescues her from…
Seconds To Live by Susan Sleeman
Congratulations to Susan Sleeman on her December 3rd release of Seconds To Live, book one of her Homeland Heroes series! The opening pages of Seconds To Live thrusts readers into the intensity of a crime about to happen. With the turn of each page, the action and suspense build. The adrenaline rush keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Taylor Mills, U.S. Marshal WITSEC Deputy, is assigned to protect individuals in the witness protection program. She buries herself in her work determined to save everyone, especially her newest assignment, Dustee, due to her commitment as a deputy and the…
