Goodreads Review – “OH MY GOODNESS! This story is absolutely gutwrenching.”
From a young age, I followed the rules set for me, being the good girl and never wanting to feel the painful sting of rejection. I thought all my wishes had come true, but everything changed in an instant, and I was forced to see the harsh and ugly realities of life. I ran from everything I knew, vowing a life alone was better than living under the control of others.
My new life wasn’t perfect, but it was mine. Forged with sweat and tears, I built something I could be proud of, but I still kept people at a distance. I existed but never truly lived. The moment I saw him, I knew he was different. His haunting eyes told me he wasn’t scared of the darkness that resided within me.
He pushed through the walls I built around myself and taught me that love was real, giving me the strength to face my nightmares and step out of the darkness. The Death Hounds showed me what family was and that loyalty was valued above everything. When I decided to stop running and fight, they stood beside me, proving that family was who you chose.
But then he betrayed me and sent me back down a path of dark nightmares and into a life of silence. Now, he’s fighting for both of us, showing me that his words of devotion were true. When he discovers the secrets I’ve been carrying, will he still see me the same, or will he push me away and force me back into solitude?
Never again will I make a wish. It may come true, but at what cost?
H.J. Marshall began her love of reading and writing at an early age and has always dreamed of being a writer full-time. A nomadic youth exposed her to different perspectives of life, community, and culture, resulting in a lifelong love of food, music, and history. When she is not writing, she enjoys the music of all generations and genres, writing full-time, and living in her quiet cabin in the woods. Currently landlocked, H.J. dreams of her beach house, salty air, and a life filled with laughter.
Liz “Gingersnap” wasn’t looking for another man to dominate her on a regular basis, but she did enjoy playing. After she was publicly humiliated by the last man that she thought she was in love with and had a relationship with, she was not looking for another man that she couldn’t trust, but when she was with Dash, her brain was on hiatus.
Dash wasn’t looking for a permanent play partner, but the sexy redhead made an impression, and he couldn’t deny that he wanted more from her.
When danger comes knocking these two will have to find a way to either survive on their own, or together. Neither one is sure they are ready for the together part. The problem is that they are addicted to one another and want to see if a relationship will work. Dash will need to protect what’s his. I really liked this book. It was my first book in the series, but I’ll go back and read the others now. I loved the characters in the Odin Fury MC and the writing style of Victoria Jayne. I loved the sassiness and the fire of Gingersnap. I give this book a 5-star review and look forward to reading more books in the series.
This was a great Mafia book. Nico and Bianca are both holding in secrets that can destroy their future, but they will actually make them stronger. Bianca is hiding her paternity and fears it getting out into the world for the results could be deadly for her and her daughters, but when Nico wants to use it against his rival for vengeance, he vows to protect her and her daughters, but his actions bring trouble to Bianca.
I loved the characters and the story. Although these guys are dangerous Mafia men, they have morals and will fight for those that can’t stand up for themselves. This was the first book I read in the Belles & Mobsters Series, but it won’t be the last. I loved it and am going to buy the first one to read and will read the subsequent books in the series as they come out as well. I give this book a 5-star review and highly recommend it to readers that enjoy Mafia romance stories with women that are just as strong as their men.
BLURB: Death before dishonor. It’s the most important rule and the easiest to break. Riding with the Knightdale Charter isn’t my first choice. But home is where you go when you leave your heart in a pine box. Grief is like a magnet, and I’m surrounded by shadows. Living life among the darkness, just like her. She’s buried an even bigger piece of herself than I have. And all she wants is to finally find the light. If we had any sense at all, we’d steer clear of each other. But I’d rather feel anything than nothing at all. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. When is it love and not just lust? Don’t ask me. I’m a disgrace no matter what.
About Janine USA Today bestselling author Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.
Janine writes emotionally charged novels with an emphasis on family bonds, strong willed female characters, and alpha male men who will do anything for the women they love. She loves to interact with fans and fellow avid romance readers like herself.
She is proud of her success as an author and the friendships she’s made in the book community but her greatest accomplishment to date would be her two sons Joseph and Paul.
Axel was a cop, but now he has his private detective business with his partner Hart. Their business is coming along well, but now that Axel is a suspect it could ruin everything.
Melody believes that Axel is her prime suspect. She goes against her boss to get information and hopefully get her case closed. The problem is that she has just put a target on her own back and that of Axel’s.
I love the Savage Hell MC. The characters are all great. Axel did not disappoint. He is determined to protect Melody and make sure that they find the person that has threatened her and that took another life. Melody has to work out a past relationship, but after spending time with Axel in a remote area, the heat between these two burns brighter. I loved reading Axel and Melody’s story and I am looking forward to more of the Savage Hell MC. I give this story a 5-star review.
JB has had to fight most of his life, first to survive and keep his little sister safe and alive. His mother couldn’t care for them, but he didn’t want to leave his mother to fend for herself, so he stuck around. That is until things got worse and then he decided it was time to put himself and his sister first and ask for help. Raised by his maternal grandmother, JB and his sister Tanya had a better life than what they started out with. Now he’s fighting in the ring to make money and things aren’t going so well. He’s in debt and to protect his family and those he loves; he will have to fight the battle of his life.
She’s the daughter of JB’s trainer. They’ve never spoken much or had much to do with each other, but now she needs to find him and get him to step up and protect her father. She has no idea that she needs protection too, but he does. Charley is a strong, independent, determined woman, but when she realizes the danger lurking around her, she decides to take JB up on his offer to protect her. When things start to heat up there is more danger around the corner that they will need to avoid.
I enjoyed this story with JB and Charley. This is a story of forced proximity that leads to a HEA, but there is danger to be avoided first. When Charley puts her faith in JB his thoughts begin to turn around and things might work out for him and his family. As always with the RBMC, Huntsville, AL chapter, the characters were fun to meet and read about and the support by the brothers is always great to encounter. When these guys patch in they find themselves with a large family that is willing to go to the ends of the earth to help and protect each other. This story did not disappoint in that, and I give it a 4-star review.
Trainwreck is now a patched member of the Soulless Kings MC. Since his twin sister has returned to him his life has been focused on taking down the people that took her and ruined their lives. He’s kept his dealings to himself, but when a brother sees his room and finds out what he’s been up to he can’t keep it quiet. Especially since the brother in question is a prospect. Trainwreck is now worried about his patch in the club and what will happen when Fender, his president requests his presence.
Sylvia has always been in the shadows, but now that her sister is married and moved to another MC, her life with the Black Savages MC has been a little better. She still holds the anger and pain from her childhood though. Her one night stands are her way of coping and when she decides to go home with a man at the bar that catches her eye, she’s determined to live life on her own terms, no matter what Donovan tells her, when he says the man is bad news. That one decision could be the worst one she’s ever made.
I loved this story of Trainwreck and Sylvia. I love the Soulless Kings MC characters and this story was just as great as the others. These men will do anything to protect their family, whether they are by choice or by blood. When the MC is faced by betrayal from a member of the Black Savages MC, the danger amps up ten degrees. The Soulless Kings are resourceful, loyal, and above all very lethal. That’s how they will take down the danger lurking around them. I can’t wait for Squirrel’s book next. I give this book a 5-star review and want more soon!
A gripping story of deception, betrayal, loyalty, tragedy and many, many secrets within secrets.
Martha Munro is content in her life. She lives with mum and her four-year-old daughter. She just made detective and lives in the shadow of her father, John Munro, he ran the anti-corruption squad at Scotland Yard, and has many enemies. He may no longer be living, but his reputation and his secrets live on. Now Martha must figure out what his secrets were to save herself and her daughter from tragedy and betrayal. She’ll find allies in people she’s known her whole life as well as in unexpected places.
This story was so hard to put down. It was gripping and sucked me in from the beginning of the book. I loved everything about this book, the characters, the story, the secrets, the intrigue throughout. Martha is a tough woman living in her father’s shadow, but she finds herself making a name in the police department as well. Even if she didn’t intend for it to happen. She just wants to live her life, enjoy her daughter and her mum and her close friends, but someone else has other plans for her. This was my first read of a Michael Leese book, but it won’t be my last. I love the way he carried the story and kept the reader on the edge of their seat throughout. I give this book a 5-star review and I am looking forward to more stories with Martha and her crew.
It was just an ordinary Wednesday lunchtime when Detective Martha Munro’s life changed forever.
Her sergeant is speaking, but she barely hears what he’s telling her.
Your mother has been shot dead. Your four-year-old daughter has been taken.
There are no leads. Who would want to hurt her family?
Martha realizes it’s time to ask herself some hard questions about her late father.
He led the anti-corruption squad at Scotland Yard. It’s rumoured he kept a list of everyone who worked for him, from coppers to criminals. And just being on that list was a sure-fire way to lower your life expectancy.
Her mother was killed by someone trying to get their hands on that list. Now time is running out for Martha to get her daughter back alive.
Martha is the kind of cop who always goes by the book. But family is EVERYTHING. And she will do ANYTHING to keep them safe.
Fans of Line of Duty and Mare of Easttown, and readers of Andy Maslen, Rachel McLean, Helen H. Durrant, Matt Brolly, Angela Marsons and D.S. Butler will love this gripping crime mystery from the author of the Detective Roper and Hooley Mysteries.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MICHAEL LEESE’S ROPER AND HOOLEY SERIES:
“This was a hard book to put down. The story begins with an explosion, and the action keeps exploding throughout.” Ron
“It’s one of the best books I’ve read; loved the characters, totally believable. The way the story was built up kept the pages turning. Loved the unseen twist near the end.” Susan
“Leese has created a genuinely fascinating — and appealingly new — kind of detective in Jonathan Roper.[Roper and Hooley] offer a nice — and again, new — twist on the familiar ‘odd couple’ detective formula.” M. Johnstone
“I like everything about this series. I will keep following and reading anything written by Michael Leese. Interesting and savvy.” Dawn
ALSO BY MICHAEL LEESE
DETECTIVES ROPER AND HOOLEY: Book 1: THE CASE OF THE HEADLESS BILLIONAIRE Book 2: THE CASE OF THE MISSING FACES Book 3: THE CASE OF THE DIRTY BOMB Book 4: THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING SHOP Book 5: THE CASE OF THE KILLER GAME SHOW
MICHAEL LEESE Before taking up writing, Michael Leese was a national newspaper journalist for over 25 years, with the last part of his career working for the London Evening Standard. The most memorable stories he covered ranged from Tiananmen Square, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the death of Princess Diana, the 9/11 attacks and the two Gulf wars. In the latter part of his career, Mike was a news editor. In this role he gained insights into many specialties from crime and court reporting, to political and science news and the behind the scenes working of government, the City and other institutions. Mike’s passion for news and current affairs remains very strong and influences the writing of his books.
BOOKS BY MICHAEL LEESE DETECTIVES ROPER AND HOOLEY MYSTERIES: • THE CASE OF THE HEADLESS BILLIONAIRE • THE CASE OF THE MISSING FACES • THE CASE OF THE DIRTY BOMB • THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING SHOP • THE CASE OF THE KILLER GAMESHOW
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A new series from the USA Today and WSJ Bestselling author of the Moonshine Task Force Series!
The heat is on.
Situated on the Tennessee and North Carolina border, this town is nothing like you've ever experienced. Hot guys, the women they love, and a town worth saving. Bradford, TN is the epicenter of the next great romance dynasty.
Firefighters, family, and community…
Danny Ramirez
As a Probationary Firefighter, I'm doing everything I can to impress the members of my company. Knowing I'm the first in my family to be educated makes me proud, and gives me hope for the future.
I hold myself to a higher standard than anyone else, especially with a southern small-town breathing down my neck. One night, on a dark mountain road, I help the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life change a flat tire.
What I don't know, is she's the youngest daughter of my Chief. His number one rule? Don't date his daughters'.
I try to stay away from her, try like hell, but when a forest fire threatens our town, and the guys in my company. I know I can't let her walk away from me. Not without a fight.
Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books, with sales of over half a million copies.
Since self-publishing her first book in May of 2013, Laramie has appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling E-books Lists on iBooks, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. Her books have been known to make readers laugh and cry. They are guaranteed to be emotional, steamy reads.
When she's not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix. Married to her high school sweetheart, Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband.
Explore world literature and making meaning of life with scholar Neriman Kuyucu. Deep reflections on postcolonial narratives, migration, and the craft of writing.
I read lots of books, from mythology retellings to literary fiction and I love to reread books from childhood, this is a place to voice my thoughts for fun. I also like to ramble about things such as art or nature every now and again.
From a young age, I followed the rules set for me, being the good girl and never wanting to feel the painful sting of rejection. I thought all my wishes had come true, but everything changed in an instant, and I was forced to see the harsh and ugly realities of life. I ran from everything I knew, vowing a life alone was better than living under the control of others.
ASHES TO ASHES IS LIVE!
