A MEOWvelous Witness by Patricia Fry (Klepto Cat Mystery Book 17)

Chaos is the order of the day as Colbi and Damon plan their wedding. Colbi fears she has an incurable illness. In order to cheer her up, Savannah organizes a trail ride and Iris, Colbi’s future mother-in-law, joins in on the fun. Aunt Margaret’s surprise—to drive up and bring Rags and Dolly to the picnic—backfires when Margaret, the two cats, and their lunch go missing in the mountains. 
In the meantime, an unwanted visitor shows up in town and starts making threats to Damon and his mother. When the stranger is found dead, Iris confesses to the murder in order to save her son. But Detective Craig Sledge goes out on a limb and invites Rags and Dolly to a line-up. The two cats shock everyone when they paw the real killers.

• File Size: 2448 KB
• Print Length: 180 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Matilija Press (May 9, 2016)

My review: A MEOWvelous Witness by Patricia Fry   (Klepto Cat Mystery Book 17)

4 stars

Nice cozy mystery.  This is the 17th book of the series.  It is a clean series. The core series has some of the same characters and I feel like it is a soap opera I want to see what they get up too next,

Savannah is a vet.  but now she is a stay at home mom with her little girl.  Her husband Michael is a vet. too.
So animals are a big part of their family.  Rags is a klepto cat.  The things he steals leads to clues to solve the crimes. I love what he steals last.  It was cute.

Savannah and her friends are always getting into trouble or finding dead bodies.

In A MEOWvelous Witness they decide to go on a horseback ride.  Savannah, Colbi the bride, Iris the groom's mother.  Savannah's Aunt Margaret decides she will meet them for a picnic instead of the horseback ride.  Colbi is all stressed about getting sick, married and work.  Savannah's plans don;t work out so well when her Aunt Maggie turns up missing.

Also when they get back for the night they also find out that Maggie had taken Rags and Dolly Colbi's cat on the picnic so there cats are missing too.

These are short easy fun books to read.  You can read them as stand alone books just fine but I like to read them best in order so you see what the characters are up too in order of their lives.

I was given this book for free in exchange for a honest review of A MEOWvelous Witness.

Cabin FURvor (A Klepto Cat Mystery Book 16) by Patricia Fry

A girls’ fun getaway weekend quickly becomes something that would rival any Fright Night flick. The women run into the infamous mountain monster, they’re visited by an escaped kidnap victim, and they’re privy to rumors of a deranged serial killer who may live secretly in their cabin. Just when Savannah, Aunt Margaret, and their two best friends think the worst is over, they make a grisly discovery that shakes up the mountain community. This thriller is also rich in hilarity and features plenty of cat action, as Rags and his tabby friend Dolly tag along on this fur-raising adventure.

• File Size: 1734 KB
• Print Length: 182 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Matilija Press (March 5, 2016)
• Publication Date: March 5, 2016

My review: Cabin FURvor (A Klepto Cat Mystery Book 16) by Patricia Fry 

4 stars

This is full of mystery, surprises,  and good humor.  Lot of familiar characters with some new ones thrown in to.

Rags is up to his old tricks.  He sure does get around for a house cat.  Rags likes to take things and find clues to crimes too.

Iris Sledge is having a birthday and wants a girl's weekend at her husband rustic cabin out in the middle by itself.  Iris is turning 60.

Maggie is a few months younger.

Savannah is a Vet and owner of Rags. and Maggie's niece. Colbi is going to be Iris's daughter-in-law. She also brought her catT Dolly. They get no cell service and have to row across to get service. 

The four get frightened when they find out about the history of the cabin and the murder that is blamed on Amos Sledge. 

reading this reminded me as the fun time we had at a old cabin and got scared telling stories at night.  I can see the four of them freaking out.  But were brave to row across a lake at night time.  I don/t know what I would do both options sound scary.

This is a cute fun series.  A clean read too.

Cabin Furvor is the 16th book in the series.  It cab be read by itself. I like to read them in order just because the core characters lives unfold.  but I have also skipped a couple of books and have been able to pick up on the story just find.

I was given this ebook for free by author and in return agreed to give honest review of Cabin Furvor.

Wedded for His Royal Duty by Susan Meier (The Princes of Xaviera)

Description

Marrying the shy princess…

When Prince Alexandros Sancho discovers he's inherited his older brother's betrothed, he's horrified! Princess Eva might be beautiful, but his belief in marriage died with his first love. However, he must marry her—unless Eva can be persuaded to break the engagement herself?

Except Alex's plan backfires! Far from putting her off, he finds himself falling for the warm but shy princess. Can he convince Eva to be his royal bride—for real?

• Series: The Princes of Xaviera
• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin; Large Print edition (July 5, 2016)

My review: Wedded for His Royal Duty by Susan Meier (The Princes of Xaviera)

3 STARS

Cute romance.  Make a good beach read this summer.  I really like how the characters grew in this story.

Prince Alexandros Sancho has been told that he has inherited his big brother's betrothed.  Alex has been a playboy that doesn't work and has no plans to get married.  He wants to get out of it.

Princess Eva will one day be queen.  Sooner than she has planned.  She plans to do her duty and marry as the treaty says.   She has thought she would marry his brother her whole life.

Eva comes from a small kingdom that is a cooler climate.  She is enjoying the warmer climate of Xaviera.  Eva's whole life is in change with her father disappeared with his mistress.

I enjoyed reading Wedded for His Royal Duty.

I was given this ebook to read for free from NetGalley and Harlequin.  In exchange for a honest read.

Colton Cowboy Hideout by Carla Cassidy (The Coltons of Texas #7)

Description

New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy kicks off another gripping Colton romance in cowboy country! 



After years in hiding, Josie Colton has her life back. But to settle a family promise, she must find an old clue buried at the Colton Valley Ranch. She enlists the help of ranch foreman Tanner Grange—in exchange for working as his twin toddlers' new nanny. On their search, the single dad soon begins to lasso Josie's heart.



Tanner agrees to assist Josie and is alarmed by how the Colton beauty fits so perfectly into his life. He's got his hands full investigating the disappearance of his boss and caring for his little girls. When it's clear someone will kill to stop Josie from uncovering the clue, Tanner vows to protect her…for life!

• File Size: 2461 KB
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense (July 1, 2016)

My review: Colton Cowboy Hideout by Carla Cassidy     (The Coltons of Texas #7)    

4 STARS

It introduces a whole new bunch of new Coltons and a new mystery.  Good start and ending.

Josie Colton  is out of witness protection now and as come to Colton Valley Ranch to settle a family promise.  She has not met these Colton cousins.  She has some clues that lead to a treasure her father buried years ago.

When Josie and ranch forman Tanner Grange start to go find the old watch.  Her cousin's disappears and a trail of blood leads out the window.  Lots of suspects.

Josie is asked by the sheriff to stay around for awhile.  When she heads to find the first clue someone steps out and shoots Josie.

Lots of drama, characters, mystery with charming twin girls that brings smiles to everyone.  There is one love scene.

I like Carla Cassidy's books and will continue read her.

I was given this ebook to read for free from NetGalley and Harlequin.  In return I agreed to give Colton Cowboy Hideout a honest read.

In a Killer's Sights by Sandra Robbins (Smoky Mountain Secrets, #1)

Description

WITNESS IN JEOPARDY

When Gwen Harwell witnesses someone dumping a body into a Tennessee river, she knows she's the killer's new target. Far from home on a work assignment, she isn't sure where to turn—especially when her ex-husband appears. Five years ago, Dean Harwell's burdens from his police work tore their marriage apart. But now he says he's changed. He's working as a rancher; he's put his problems behind him. And he's committed to keeping her safe until the killer is caught. With their troubled past, trusting him with her life is hard enough. Can she trust him with the truth about the child he doesn't know they have?

Smoky Mountain Secrets: Love and danger collide in the Southern wilderness

• Series: Smoky Mountain Secrets
• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired; Large Print edition (July 5, 2016)

My review: In a Killer's Sights by Sandra Robbins (Smoky Mountain Secrets, #1) 

4 starrs

Good suspense! Lots of drama, romance and action. Clean read.  I was able to figure out who the guilty person early and his motive for it.

Gwen Harwell is out taking pictures when she catches a guy throwing a body into a river.  She runs away but gets shot. She has built a good life after she left her husband.  She is keeping big secret from him.

Dean Harwell is giving a trail ride when he sees a masked man chase and shoot a woman in parking lot.  He is surprised when it turns out to be his ex-wife.  Dean wants another chance with her. He has changed from the bad habits he used to have.

There are lots of twists, as they try to figure out who is after Gwen and why.

Deals with forgiveness and how drinking can destroy a person.

I would read another book in the Smoky Mountain secrets series.

Did not want to put book down till I finished it.  Easy fast entertaining read.

I was given a free copy of In a Killer's sight to read by NetGalley and Harlequin.  In return I agreed to give a honest review of It.

Stand-In Rancher Daddy by Renee Ryan

Description

Suddenly a Father 

Rancher CJ Thorn isn't ready to graduate from uncle to brand-new daddy—but he has no choice. After his widowed brother runs off, a pair of adorable twins have no one but CJ…and lovely neighbor Molly Langley. She's helped with the girls for so long that she's almost part of the family.Almost. CJ knows his family isn't good enough for her. Not when his brother's actions have disgraced the Thorn name yet again.

Watching CJ become a devoted father would soften any woman's heart. Yet Molly must remain immune. CJ deserves more than a woman who can't have children. Held back by fear, it'll take a disaster forcing the community together before they're ready to risk a chance on happiness.

• Series: Lone Star Cowboy League: The Founding Years
• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired (July 5, 2016)

My review: Stand-In Rancher Daddy by Renee Ryan

4 STARS

I want more.  The characters were ones that were likable,  Had real problems.  I like the community. 

 CJ Thorn is a rancher.  His family has a past with drinking problems.  His sister-in-law died.  His brother took off one day with his horse but left his twin daughters behind for him to take care of.

Molly Langley is a widow after two years of marriage.  She offers to help her friends husband with the twins for awhile.  She agrees to keep helping to take care of them for CJ.  Molly has moved back to her family ranch, which is close to CJ place,  Molly has secrets about her marriage that leave her sad and not planning to get married again.

Sarah and Anna are cute little girls who have lost their mother and now their father.  You just want to hug them.

There is plenty of drama in the story. It does keep a fast pace.  It is also a clean read.

The setting is Little Horn, Texas June 1895

I want to read more books in Lone Star Cowboy League: The Founding Years and find out what happens next to the different characters.  Like who is stealing cattle and other problems.

I like how Renee Ryan writes her books.

I was given Stand-in Rancher Daddy to read by NetGalley and Harlequin and in return I agreed to give a honest review. 

Ruthless The Faces of Evil Series: Book 6 by Debra Webb

He has a ruthless past . . . Three photos of three unknown women. Sent to Deputy Chief Jess Harris by the Player, one of the world's most sadistic killers. The Player is taunting her, and Jess is more than ready to take on his challenge. Only one thing could distract her from the Player's deadly game: the appearance of a clue to long-unsolved cases. For years Birmingham's children were vanishing-one per year, always on a full moon-until the disappearances stopped and the Man in the Moon case went cold. No leads on the children were ever found-until now.

Jess has no choice but to pursue the case. Someone is reaching out to her, sending her mementos of the missing children, and the citizens of Birmingham deserve justice. But after years of silence, has the Man in the Moon really resurfaced? Or is he just another pawn in the Player's game?

• Series: Faces of Evil
• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Forever (August 27, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1455527602
• ISBN-13: 978-1455527601

My review: Ruthless The Faces of Evil Series: Book 6  by Debra Webb

5 Stars

I am totally into this series of books.  Ruthless  is good. tension was good, the drama, characters.  I did not want to put the book down.  I have also bought the rest of the series to read next.

The faces of evil series is a soap opera, small town feel following the characters in there relationships while they try and solve serial killers, kidnappers and other cases.  Jess Harris is the main character.  She is the new Deputy Chief of Special Unit Police in her home town of Birmingham.  She has not lived there for twenty years.  Her boss Police Chief Dan Burnett is also her ex-fiance of two decades ago. People are watching and judging them.

Jess had solved some big cases the month she has been back.  She also has a serial killer who she identified but got away taunting her,  sending her messages.  Jess has only been back home a month.  She has left the FBI recently divorced.

These books follow each other and so far in the six book has only covered about a month.  Each one deals with a emotion as a motive of evil.

Ruthless is about a old serial kidnapping that for twenty years in a row A child was kidnapped and taken with no clues. He got the nickname The Man in the Moon.  He stopped for the past decade or so, but now he is sending Jess packages of the bones of each of the girls and asking her to find him.

This series has a darker feel to it.  Fighting these evil men.  There is plenty of drama, suspense,  characters that I love and enjoy seeing there relationships grow.  There is some romances building between a few couples. a couple of love scenes.  Lots of mystery,  Cant wait to start the next book.

I was given an ARC to read for free in exchange for a honest review of Ruthless.