Flawless by Heather Graham

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No one writes suspense like Heather Graham! Read this brand-new romantic thriller by one of today's most popular authors… 

There's a pub in New York City that's been in the Finnegan family for generations. Now Kieran and her three brothers own it. Kieran Finnegan is also, as it happens, a criminal psychologist—a fitting reaction, perhaps, to her less-than-lawful teenage past.

Meanwhile, New York's Diamond District has been hit by a rash of thefts. No one's been killed—until now. FBI agent Craig Frasier is brought in to investigate; he and Kieran meet at a jewelry store in the middle of a heist. She's there to "unsteal" a flawless stone taken by her light-fingered youngest brother as an act of vengeance. Craig's there to stop the gang.

But the police and FBI begin to wonder if there are two gangs of diamond thieves, the original and a copycat group of killers—who seem to think their scheme is as flawless as the stones they steal.

Thrown together by circumstance, drawn together by attraction, Kieran and Craig are both assigned to the case. But to Kieran's horror, there's more and more evidence that, somehow, the pub is involved. Because everyone goes to Finnegan's…

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: MIRA (March 29, 2016)

My review: Flawless by Heather Graham

4 STARS

Flawless is a change of pace for Heather Graham.  It has no paranormal aspect to it.  Just a good romantic suspense.  I was not sure who the bad guys were till the end.

Kieran Finnegan is a smart hard working woman.  She just graduated from college and working at a new job full time and then after work she helps work in her family's bar Finnegan.  She cares about the people around her.  Has a great motto.

Kieran is returning a diamond that was taken from a jewelry store when it gets robbed.  She becomes a kidnapped victim.  She is not afraid to take action.  She needs to keep it a secret her real purpose for being in the store at the time of robbery.

I did stay up late till I had finished reading Flawless to see what and who the bad guys were.

The setting for the story is New York City, NY

There are a few love scenes in it.

I like all the FBI Agents in the story.  I hope we get to see more of them in the future.  Plus all of Kieran's family I would like to see again. 

There is a lot of humor along with mystery.

I was given this ebook to read by NetGalley and Harlequin and in return I agreed to give a honest review of Flawless.

Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis (Cedar Ridge #3)

From New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis...

SOMETIMES YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN . . . 
After an overseas mission goes wrong, Army Special Forces officer Jacob Kincaid knows where he must go to make things right: back home to the tiny town of Cedar Ridge, Colorado. All he needs to scrub away his painful past is fresh mountain air, a lakeside cabin, and quiet solitude. But what he discovers is a gorgeous woman living on a boat at his dock.


Sophie Marren has nowhere else to go. She's broke, intermittently seasick, and fighting a serious attraction to the brooding, dishy, I'm-too-sexy-for-myself guy who's now claiming her dock. Something about Jacob's dark intensity makes her want to tease-and tempt-him beyond measure. Neither one wants to give any ground . . . until they realize the only true home they have is with each other.

• eries: Cedar Ridge (Book 3)
• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (March 29, 2016)

My review: Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis  (Cedar Ridge #3)

4 Stars

I liked it so much I went and bought the first book in the series. Nobody But You can stand alone, but I like the characters and would like to see more of the Kincaid family.  Lots of drama, family, humor and romance.  There are love scenes which I skipped over.

Jacob Kincaid left home years ago when he was 18 and joined the army.  He had a fight with his twin and has had no contact with him or his half-brothers or sister. He just lost his best friend to bomb and realized that he needs to go back home while on leave. He rents a old cabin in the area.

Sophie Marren is divorced and all she took was her ex-husband boat that makes her seasick.  She is broke so she tries to park on empty docks. Sophi works a lot of temporary jobs. She has no one really to turn to.


I liked getting to know Jacob and Sophie's characters.  I wanted to see more of Jacob's story.

The setting is a family's ski resort that had a sneak balloon payment coming up.

I was given this ebook to read for free from NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing). 

Hard Rain by B.J. Daniels (The Montana Hamiltons #4)

Description

Sooner or later, every family secret comes to light… 

When Brody McTavish sees Harper Hamilton's runaway horse galloping across the pastures, he does what any good cowboy would do—gives chase and rescues her. Unfortunately for him, the woman he's secretly loved for years didn't need saving, and she's just reached her limit with people treating her as hopeless. But they soon have bigger problems when they make a gruesome discovery—human remains revealed by a recent rainstorm. Remains that will dredge up old Hamilton family mysteries…and bring about a scandal that could threaten all Harper's loved ones.

With her father running for president, every move Harper makes is under scrutiny. But despite the risks, she's determined to uncover the truth about her family's role in a long-ago murder. If she can trust him enough, Brody will be more than an ally. He could be the only thing standing between Harper and an enemy intent on keeping the past buried forever

• Series: The Montana Hamiltons
• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books (March 22, 2016)

My review: Hard Rain by B.J. Daniels  (The Montana Hamiltons #4)

4 STARS

B.J. Daniels keeps you wanting to come back and find out all the answers to the mysteries.  I keep hoping for more and more but we just get enough to make me come back again.

Hard Rain has lots of mystery in it that will keep you guessing who the murder is or was. 

Brody McTavish has worked on his family ranch. It is next to the Hamilton's ranch.  He has watched Harper over the years but she was too young for him.  His father and uncle hate the Hamiltons.

Harper Hamilton has come back to the ranch after she graduated from college.  She is out riding very fast screaming out loud.  When Brody thinking she is afraid and her horse has run out of control comes to rescue her by taking her off her horse.

While they chase down Harper's horse they find in a mud slide a dead body.  They end up trying to figure out who killed Brody's cousin?  Chief suspect is Harper's grandfather.

The mystery that is over the Montana Hamiltons is What happened to Harper's mother where has she been and why.  Why has she come back without any memories.  While Harper's father is running for President.

I will come back to see what happens next in the Montana Hamiltons.

I was given this ebook to read by Netgalley and Harlequin.  In return I will give a honest review of Hard Rain.

Reunion Pass by Emily March (Eternity Springs #11)

Description

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO HAVE A CHANGE OF HEART.

Six years ago, Chase Timberlake bought an engagement ring for his high school sweetheart Lori Reese. Then...life happened. Chase’s adventure photography career took off, Lori’s dream of getting into veterinary school came true, and their happily ever after never came to pass.

When Chase’s jet-setting life takes a tragic turn, he returns to Eternity Springs a damaged man. Who better to help mend his spirit than the woman who has dedicated her life to healing broken wings? Long summer days spent together rekindles the love that never died and Chase dares to dream of a future he’d thought lost.But Lori can’t help but wonder whether this high-flying man really wants a small-town girl with roots sunk deep into the Colorado Rockies. Can she and Chase turn back the hands of time and pick up where they left off—and give forever a chance?

• Series: Eternity Springs (Book 2)
• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (April 5, 2016)

My review: Reunion Pass by Emily March (Eternity Springs #11)

4 STARS

WOW! I was waiting for this story.  It did not disappoint me. It was a emotional roller coster.  It was full of characters that we have met in other books of Eternity Springs books. Lots of drama, romance, cute kids, cute animals, danger and heartaches.

Chase Timberlake and Lori Reese dated as teenagers. Loved each other and lost each other. Now Chase travels the world and is engaged to be married to a older women.  

Chase is a adventure photography for a relative tv show.  He loves white water rapids.

Lori has known from a young age that she wants to be a  veterinary.  She knows it will be hard to get into a good school.  

I like how the town pulls together for each other.  How everyone knows each other in the small town.

I wondered how these two would get together again or if they would be better off apart.  I did not want to put the book down.  Now I have to wait for the next book to come out.

I loved the ranch part of the story.  The kids were so cute and had gone through so much.  They were great.

I have enjoyed reading all 11 books of this series.

I was given this ebook to read for free and in return I agreed to give a honest review of Reunion Pass.

The Rancher's First Love by Brenda Minton (Martin's Crossing #4)

Description

Second-Chance Cowboy 

Remington Jenkins is back and Martin's Crossing will never be the same. At least not for Samantha Martin. Her teenage crush is all grown-up, and she's realizing the full-time rancher, part-time preacher, still holds her heart. Back then, Rem planned to marry her—until her overprotective brothers sent her away. If he can brave her formidable family, Rem's finally got a shot with the pretty nurse. But first, Sam has a secret that she must share before they can turn their summer romance into a winter wedding…

• Series: Martin's Crossing
• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired; Not for Online edition (February 23, 2016)

My review:  The Rancher's First Love by Brenda Minton (Martin's Crossing #4)

4 STARS

I have enjoyed reading this series Martin's Crossing.  The Rancher's First Love is book #4.  It is a emotional story.  We meet Samantha Martin. 

Sam is back home.  Her brothers sent her away when she was a teenager.  They did what they thought was right.  Sam has a hard trusting that people will not leave her. She is a nurse working with children.

Remington Jenkins was the ranch hand that Sam was in love with that her brothers caught them together.  Remington was kicked off their ranch and sent back to his parents. Remington has moved back to Martin's Crossing to help his family. I love his horse John Wayne.

Sam and Remington have to forgive each other and their families.

You meet some new characters and see a bunch from the first 3 books back.

This is a Christian romance.  A lot about prayer that fits so well in the story considering Remington is the new pastor.

The characters felt real.  They had weakness and strong characters.  They cared for those around them.

I have enjoyed reading the first 5 books of this series this week and look forward to reading more books by Brenda Minton in the future.

I was given this ebook to read by NetGalley and Harlequin.  In return I agreed to give a honest review of The Rancher's First Love.

Pony Express Courtship by Rhonda Gibson

Description

Winning the Widow's Heart 

Turning her farm into a Pony Express station is the only way for recently widowed Rebecca Young to provide for her seven adopted sons and her young daughter. It also means contending with new station manager Seth Armstrong as he trains her boys to be riders. But Rebecca soon sees he has her children's best interests at heart—and perhaps hers, too…

Seth plans on staying long enough to teach the boys how to survive the trail, before continuing on to search for his lost mail-order bride. But now, as he works so closely with Rebecca and her children, he's glimpsing the possibility of a different future. Could changing course bring this cowboy the chance of true love and fatherhood he never expected?

Saddles and Spurs: Daring Pony Express riders risk all for duty—and for love

• Series: Saddles and Spurs
• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired (March 8, 2016)

My review: Pony Express Courtship by Rhonda Gibson

5 Stars

I really enjoyed Pony Express Courtship.  I want to see more about the characters in the future.

 Rebecca Young has one daughter and seven adoptive sons.  She is a widow.  She cares about those around her and does what she can to help them.

Before Rebecca's husband died he arranged for their farm and their boys to  be part of the Pony Express.  Rebecca is worried about her boys.

 Seth Armstrong was hired by the Pony Express to manage and train the boys on the Young farm.  Seth plans to work just long enough to be able to keep searching for his missing mail order bride.

I liked the action, drama, romance and plot it all worked very well.  I wanted to keep reading about them.  It is a clean Christian read.

I was given this ebook to read for free from Harlequin and NetGalley.  In return I agreed to give a honest review of Pony Express.

Borrowing Trouble by Stacy Finz (Nugget #6)

Description

In the beautiful mountain town of Nugget, California, staying out of the limelight is easy, but staying out of love is a bit more challenging…

Back in Los Angeles, Sloane McBride was a great police detective, but after she uncovered corruption on her own squad, the job became nearly impossible. In the bucolic hills of Nugget, she can start to imagine a life after all that, where she keeps her head down, does her work, and doesn't bother anyone. But her delicious next door neighbor isn't going to make it easy to keep to herself…

Brady Benson's wildest dreams came true in LA—but they were paired with a living nightmare. As executive chef of a searing-hot restaurant, he was lauded, adored… and then found himself caught in the sights of a lovelorn stalker. Now, laying low in Nugget, he finds his own heart ensnared by the beautiful new cop with her own reasons to start over.

Neither Sloane nor Brady came to town looking for love, but it seems to have found them. Trouble is, so have their pasts. And they'll have to stop hiding from both if they hope to come out the other side together…

• Publisher: Lyrical Shine (February 2, 2016)
• Publication Date: February 2, 2016

Praise For Stacy Finz

“Finz is a unique new voice. Nugget, California is a charming small town filled with inventive characters and sweet romance."--Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucky Harbor Series

"Tender and touching, Stacy Finz writes romance with heart."--Marina Adair, #1 National bestselling author of Summer in Napa

My review:  Borrowing Trouble by Stacy Finz  (Nugget #6) 

4 stars

I like this series.  It is a small mountain town in Nugget California.  Most of the characters are in previous books. So the books are community.  I love the characters, plot and setting.

I hate all the love scenes in detail, but can skip over them if you want to.

You can  read this as a stand alone but works better if you read the books in order.

 Sloane McBride is the new police officer in town.  She used to work as a cop in LA, but when she realized some of her co-workers were bad cop she turned them in. She has been threatened by some cops.

 Brady Benson's is the cook working for the hotel he does not talk about his past.  He likes to feed others.

Brady & Sloane live side by side in Rhys's duplex.  They start  a friendship right away.

Some teenagers find a body.  Sloane gets the case to work.  Both Brady and Sloan have their lives being threatened.

I was given this ebook to read by Netgalley and in return I agree to give a honest review.