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Blurb:

Her scars make her beautiful. My rage makes her safe.

Ruger

The moment I laid eyes on Tildie—the most luscious curvy bartender in town—I knew she’d be mine.

As President of Saint’s Outlaws MC, I’ve built my reputation on protecting what belongs to me. And from the second I saw Tildie nervously tucking that strand of hair behind her ear, something primal inside me claimed her.

She’s got secrets. Demons that haunt her. And an ex who wants her back.

Too f****ing bad.

Because I’ve spent my life dealing with men who think they can take what’s mine. Her ex doesn’t know it yet, but he’s already a dead man walking.

Tildie thinks she’s broken beyond repair, but she hasn’t seen what happens when a man like me decides to fight for what he wants.

I’ll tear apart anyone who tries to hurt her—even if I have to choke the life from them with my bare hands.

My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

Ruger’s had a lot to deal with in his life, and now that he’s an adult and the VP of the Saint’s Outlaws MC, Morgantown, his life has gotten more complicated. The SOMC, Morgantown has had their fare share of trouble, but when he’s woken late at night from someone pounding on his door, he knows that his life will be more complicated in the hours to come.

I really liked this book. I love Ruger and his loyal brothers. This chapter has a lot to deal with and even three years later they have to watch their backs. Never knowing when they’ll be struck by revenge.

I loved the characters in the Morgantown chapter and look forward to more of this chapter’s books to come. My only complaint is that this chapter seems to be fighting their battles alone when there are other chapters of the SOMC that could help them out.

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I’m used to pulling broken women out of hellholes.
What I’m not used to… is one of them being the woman who broke me.

Five years ago, Cara vanished without a trace. No goodbye. No explanation. Just gone.
I buried her memory and focused on my club—the Saints Outlaws—and our mission to take down the trafficking rings infecting Chicago.

But during a brutal raid, I find her again.
Beaten. Traumatized. Clinging to me like I’m the only thing keeping her alive.

She says she didn’t leave me.
She says she was taken.

Now I’m torn between everything I feel for her… and everything I still don’t know.
She’s back, and I don’t know if I should push her away or pull her closer.
But one thing’s certain—this fight is bigger than both of us.

Because the warehouse we raided?
It was just the beginning.

My Review: ⭐⭐⭐✨ 3.5 out of 5

While I really liked the characters, the plot and the story, I felt that there were some things there were mentioned at the beginning and then became lost throughout the remainder of the book. I enjoyed the story and it has great characters, but there were some turns that started out and then ended with the first part of the book. With that being said, I would like to read more of this chapter throughout the series.

I would like to see a little more of other the SOMC chapters included as well. This book seemed as though this chapter was completely on their own when there are other chapters that could have helped them. I do look forward to the next book though.

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Hockey Romance

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One wrong move on the ice can shatter dreams—but what about matters of the heart?

Kellan Cooper’s hockey career has always been his anchor, but after losing his best friend and his confidence, he’s skating on thin ice. Determined to prove he’s more than his mistakes, Kellan is focused on redemption—until he meets Cora James. She’s bold, driven, and utterly off-limits. She’s also his team captain’s little sister, a complication he doesn’t need but can’t seem to resist.

For Cora, college is her chance to step out of the shadows of her overprotective family and claim her independence. But her carefully laid plans are thrown into chaos when Kellan crashes into her life. Beneath his cocky exterior is a man grappling with his own demons, and every moment with him leaves her questioning where her loyalties—and her heart—truly lie.

As forbidden lines blur, Kellan and Cora must decide if the risk of breaking the rules is worth the reward of finding themselves—and each other. But with reputations, relationships, and futures on the line, will their love be the ultimate victory, or just another loss?

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

College can be a time of awakening and finding one’s self. It is also a time for reflection and redemption for Kellan Cooper. After losing the woman the thought he would marry during his freshman year, Kellan has been on a spiral and hasn’t found a way out.

Until one night at a party that he attended with a team mate. Sitting by himself reflecting on everything that happened the prior year, Kellan finds himself in a dark place again and instead of sitting around at a party he’s ready to head home. However, it seems that someone has other plans for him, is it fate or karma?

I enjoyed reading this second book in the Walker University series, I like the characters and the story was a good read. Kellan and Cora had good chemistry and the progression of Kellan’s character was good to see. He was able to step back and see how he had been before and was ready to change his ways and his life to be a better person for Cora.

Cora was able to stand on her own and had the backing of Kellan to tell her brother and mom that she had different plans for her life than they were pushing her into. I look forward to more of these books and the characters from them getting their stories.

Metropolis

Edinburgh, 1936. People are disappearing. The police are clueless. Can Finlay MacBeth track down the perpetrator before someone else goes missing?

Haunted by his recent past, Professor Finlay MacBeth returns to his home town to take up a new post at the university. Within hours, his reputation for solving the occasional murder prompts the police to ask for his help. Four men—seemingly unconnected—have vanished into thin air. MacBeth must find whatever it is that links the men before the kidnapper strikes again.

But the police aren’t the only ones interested in MacBeth’s activities, and the amateur sleuth soon discovers that finding the missing men is the least of his problems…

In this thriller series set in Edinburgh, Metropolis is book #1 in the Finlay MacBeth Thriller series.

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Author Bio –

Colin Garrow grew up in a former mining town in Northumberland. He has worked in a plethora of professions including taxi driver, antiques dealer, drama facilitator, theatre director and fish processor, and has occasionally masqueraded as a pirate.

He has published more than thirty books, and his short stories have appeared in several literary mags, most recently in Witcraft, and Flash Fiction North. Colin lives in a humble cottage in Northeast Scotland where he writes novels, stories, poems and the occasional song.

He also plays several musical instruments and makes rather nice vegan cakes.

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

Suspense, regret, and danger, all a part of Finlay MacBeth’s life in Metropolis. His notoriety comes from a case he helped to solve in London, then another that brought him regret and haunts his nights.

I enjoyed this thriller and the suspense of who the police were looking for was hidden very well, until closer to the end. I had an inkling of what the reasons were behind the disappearances mid way through, but I didn’t have clue as to the who until later. I enjoy reading a thriller or mystery that keeps you wondering, guessing, and thinking throughout the story. This story did that. I enjoyed the characters and the plot of this book.

This was my first read of Colin Garrow, but I would pick up one his books again to read. I like his writing style and his character building. While I’m not a big reader on historical or past stories, this one was an enjoyable read.

Major Grace Samuels, a trauma surgeon deployed to Afghanistan, spends her life helping her fellow soldiers overcome disease and combat injuries. But her own wounds are harder to heal. Wracked with guilt over the death of a fellow soldier, she finds comfort in her only friend and appointed bodyguard, weapons sergeant Jacob “Sharp” Foster.

Sharp feels more for Grace than a soldier should, more than he wants to admit. When the team discovers a new, quick-to-kill strain of anthrax, he tries to focus on the mission to find its source. He knows he can help Grace defeat her demons, but first they must defeat the deadly outbreak.

Sharp is Grace’s most loyal ally, but in close quarters, he starts to feel like more. She can’t watch someone else she cares about die—but she might not have a choice. The closer they get to finding the source of the strain, the closer it gets to finding them.

Doctor Sophia Perry has always been a fighter—the youngest virologist and hematologist in the nation, she’s made a career of outsmarting diseases. But her own battle is one she can’t win. With cancer stealing her future, Sophia is determined to make her remaining time count. When a deadly outbreak sweeps through a Syrian refugee camp, she throws herself into the investigation, keeping her diagnosis a secret from everyone, including the soldier assigned to protect her.

Communications Sergeant Connor Button has his own scars from war, both seen and unseen. Back on active duty after a devastating explosion, he doesn’t expect his next mission to awaken something inside him he thought was lost: hope. Sophia’s brilliance and determination spark a fire in him he hasn’t felt in years, and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe—even when her relentless pursuit of answers puts them both in danger.

As violence threatens the camp and deadly truths come to light, Sophia and Connor must face more than just their enemies. With time running out, they must decide if love is worth the risk when every moment could be their last.

Alicia Stone has always lived up to her name: unbreakable. As the daughter of a general and a Special Forces consultant with black belts in three martial arts, she’s fought her way to the top in a world where respect is never freely given. No one questions her strength or dares to call her Alicia—except Colonel Robert Maxmillian.

As head of the elite Biological Response Team, Max is no stranger to pressure, but his toughest mission yet lies in northern Iraq, where a deadly virus—or weapon—threatens to wipe out entire villages. With Alicia by his side to protect him, he’s ready to face the unknown. But what starts as a mission of survival quickly becomes personal as the undeniable attraction between them grows.

Alicia knows Max would be the perfect no-strings fling, but he’s not interested in settling for less than everything. Their passion ignites even as the stakes rise. When their investigation leads them closer to the source of the virus, they uncover a dangerous enemy willing to sacrifice anything to keep their secrets buried.

With lives on the line and their own hearts in the balance, Alicia and Max must trust each other to survive. Can they take down a ruthless scientist before time runs out—or will their mission end in betrayal and heartbreak?

Trigger warnings: These stories contain references to PTSD, childhood trauma, battlefield trauma, and suicidal thoughts.

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My Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 for all three!

Deadly Strain – This was my first read of Julie Rowe, and I loved the Biological Rapid Response Team books.

Grace and Sharp work well together and their interactions lead to a romantic relationship. Now they’ll need to beat the clock to make sure they both survive the danger that has been lurking around them and is now right in front of them.

I loved the suspense, action, and characters of this book and couldn’t wait to start the second book in this series.

Great story and writing.

Lethal Game – Another great story in this series. I loved the characters and the plot was suspenseful, action packed and very deadly.

I was so excited to read this book in the Biological Rapid Response Team, it was with a different couple, but still had the action, danger, and suspense as the first one. Along with a few characters from the first book.

This book was hard to put down. From the beginning of the story to the end, I was held captive and didn’t want the book to end, but loved every bit of it.

Viral Justice – Whew! Didn’t expect him to be so sexy, but he is! Daddy vibes!!

He leads the Biological Rapid Response Team and has a great team of doctors that know what they’re doing. They are sent out based on their expertise and knowledge of diseases and viruses. When the same man is determined to take down everyone in the world due to his grief, Colonel Robert Maximillian is the last one available when another outbreak takes over a village. Unbeknownst to him and his body guard though, it’s more dangerous than they first expected. Now with the deadly virus working it’s way through everyone in the village, Max needs to figure out what caused it and where it’s coming from. However, he also has to worry about the madman that has put a price on his head.

The conclusion to the Biological Rapid Response Team was a great ending to this series. I love the characters, the story and the ending. These books brought all of action, danger, and steam that I was hoping for and more. I will be looking for more of Julie Rowe’s books to read in the future. Great job!

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𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝙃𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙢. 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜.

𝙈𝙞𝙖

Moving back to Shine wasn’t my plan, but when I thought my grandmother needed me, I dropped everything to come home. That’s what I’ve always done—what’s always been expected of me.

What I didn’t expect was to run into the only boy I ever dreamed of in high school who grew up to be the most beautiful man I’d ever laid eyes on. A man who is now the Vice President of the Black Roses MC.

The last thing I should do is get swept into the dangerous life that I steered clear from when I came back, but there’s no denying the fierce pull between us. 

And there’s no telling where I’ll end up if I give in.

𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙭

My job is to protect my club and my brothers. I don’t have time for the little librarian who runs circles through my mind. 

But no matter how many times I tell myself she’s too good, too clean for someone like me, she finds a way to infiltrate the walls I erected years ago. 

I should have stopped myself from tasting her, from claiming her, but one kiss changed everything. 

Now, there’s a danger lurking, and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. A new enemy is at our doorstep. And this time it’s my woman they’re after.

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Kate is a lover of all things books. It doesn’t matter what genre, as long as there’s a HEA, she’s in. She started reading romance in high school and would hide novels in textbooks to read during class. Becoming an author was always a dream she had and finally decided to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) and write what she loves. She grew up in the beautiful upper peninsula of Michigan then became a West Coast girl where she lives with her amazing husband and hilarious son. She would love to hear from readers so check out all her socials and sign up for her newsletter so she can keep you up to date on her books and whatever other ramblings come to mind.

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My Review:⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

I loved Knox and Mia’s story.

Knox remembers Mia from school and the few times he went to her brother’s house parties, but she was always on the sidelines and seemingly not the type to party. She’s shy, quiet, and focused.

Mia has had a crush on Knox since she first saw him, she was fourteen. He played football with her older brother, but they didn’t hang around in the same circle of friends. Knox was popular with the girls and Mia figured he’d never even knew she existed.

Now both are adults and one incident brings them back into each others stratosphere. Her crush is just as strong, but she knows she’s not his type and he kind of scared her, now she’s tongue tied around him.

When these two figure out their barriers, it gets pretty steamy. Knox is a patient man that is gentle with Mia, nothing like what she expected.

The Missing Ones

Ray Eke has always found peace in his job, collecting litter for the city council. Until the day he finds the brutalized, bloodless body of a girl on his round. He recognizes her immediately too. Lauren Pascoe went missing three years before.

It’s also clear she hasn’t been lying on the roadside verge all this time. Someone’s clearly been holding her prisoner. Keeping her as their very special toy.

The police know it couldn’t have been Ray, whose gentle heart is obvious to all. But then another girl is taken. And she’s someone who Ray had a connection to, back in his previous job as an accountant, before his breakdown…

The twists in this novel are guaranteed to leave readers with their jaws on the floor. Just when you think you know who the killer is, you’ll have your mind blown!

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Author Bio –

Anita Waller is the author of many bestselling psychological thrillers and the Kat and Mouse crime series. She lives in Sheffield, which continues to be the setting of many of her thrillers.

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐✨ 3.5 out of 5

An interesting story, good characters, interesting twists, and good build up in the suspense and thriller areas.

I loved the detectives in this story. The detective team was seemingly a new team but they found their way to work together and solve the crime that was wreaking havoc in their town. The story had was twisted and suspenseful, and I enjoyed it.

However, it left me with questions unanswered. If there’s to be another book in the series, great, but it didn’t seem that there will be. I give this book a 3.5 star rating.