Suspense/Thriller

Deadly Deception (Six Points Security Book 6)

Lori Sjoberg fans on the edge of her seat with her nail-biting action sequences, not knowing if Essie or her client will pull through. Romance readers and action fans alike get a little bit of both worlds in this James Bond-esque adventure. The author brings Essie and Russell Jackson to life time and time again, through turmoil and chaos, which seems to pull the two closer together. This is a wonderful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats the whole way through!

Stephanie Bell

Essie Jackson is coming from a divorce and learning to adjust to her civilian life. Her new job brings her face to face with her old mentor. However, she quickly realizes her old mentor isn’t who he seems to be. Now Essie is dodging bullets, and trying to stay alive. But that’s not all that Essie has to dodge. Russell Jackson is Essie’s ex-partner in work and life. When they are forced to work together again, not only to protect Essie’s life or her new client’s life, old feelings spark, making Essie rethink maybe she was quick to ending their relationship. How will this sizzling adventure end? Will it end in bloodshed, or will Essie and Russell reconcile their differences and defeat Essie’s old mentor and save her client’s life?

“Deadly Deception” is a romance with an action-packed adventure. Even though this is the sixth installment in this series, it can read as a stand-alone novel, with the backstory of Essie and Russell intertwined throughout the book. The story alternates between Essie and Russell’s characters, showing the readers the love the two still have for one another. However, this isn’t all about romance. Lori Sjoberg keeps her

Iconoclast (A Sean McPherson Novel Book Two)

Laurie Buchanan interesting bunch, and it soon becomes apparent that one of them may be taking their fascination for murder off the pages and into the real world. Will Sean make it through?

Sean McPherson is back, and this time he’s facing a foe that isn’t going to go down easily. Laurie Buchanan has knocked it out of the park with this one. There is a lot going on, and the descriptions pull the reader right into the middle of the action. The plot moves briskly and is full of surprises. Gambino is a scary guy, and is portrayed well as someone who shouldn’t be messed with. The different personalities attending the writers retreat is a motley crew, and there is a constant question hanging around as to whether one of them is up to no good. “Iconoclast” is the second book in the Sean McPherson series, and another great offering from Ms. Buchanan. This is a series to add to the ereader and plan on staying up late for!

Still not fully dealing well with the loss of his partner, Sean McPherson has his eyes set on going back into law enforcement, and being with his Oiancé e, Emma Benton. At the Pines & Quill writers retreat in Bellingham Bay, they are looking at building their life together. Sean becomes a wrench in the works for the Gambino crime family who plan to use Bellingham to trafOic humans, drugs, and weapons. Gambino has every intention of making sure that Sean doesn’t stay a problem for long. The writers at the retreat are an

A Smuggler’s Last Song

Ellis Summers

Emma Grant has been appointed–or rather, threatened–into taking on a new project for her grandfather, Richard Grant, who does not take no for an answer. His devious methods to convince Emma that her immediate assistance is mandatory only reinforces Emma’s wish that this will be the last time her grandfather will make such demands. Upon arriving in Paris, delivered by the luxury of a Grant family jet, Emma embarks on numerous endeavors. It’s not only assassins who want her dead, but family members line up for their shot at her, too. Eventually, Emma begins to realize her strengths and who she can trust. All the while, Emma sees her desire to return to normal life fading with each mortal combat.

“A Smuggler’s Last Song” puts a spin on the trope of the family member who doesn’t want the money with the strings attached. Emma is a fun character to follow around as she escapes her bizarre family. However, the numerous names involved with each scene begs the need for a diagram of who’s who, and bogs down the pacing this kind of story deserves. The romances Emma could have had would have made the story much more tantalizing and edgy. Unfortunately, readers may also Oind a delay in action due to the abundance of over-saturated details such as “caramel eyes” and “chocolate hair” to describe the onslaught of characters. For stories such as these, with neardeath experiences, readers want action. “A Smuggler’s Last Song” is a great kick-off to a series that has explosive potential.

Moira Wolf

Indelible (A Sean McPherson Novel Book One)

Laurie Buchanan

suspense is spot-on, and there are constant questions of whether or not Hughes will get the revenge he seeks. One warning is not to start this book if one intends to read just one chapter - it’s hard to put down and is a page turner worthy of the praise! An exciting read.

Lynn-Alexandria McKendrick

Sean McPherson is trying to put the past behind him. When his partner was shot and killed by a sniper, Sean found himself wounded in the line of duty and grieving. Going in a completely opposite direction, he takes a job at a writing retreat as a groundskeeper. What he doesn’t expect is for his past to follow him, and try to Oinish what was started. The sniper who took out his partner tracks Sean down at the retreat – and he wants revenge. With a cast of colorful characters at the retreat, the sniper, Sean isn’t Oinding his mission an easy one. Will this be the Oinal run for him? Or will he survive once again against the man who killed his partner, and almost killed him?

The Oirst book in the Sean McPherson series sets the scene, and does so very well indeed!

Sean is a troubled guy who has survivor’s guilt. He has done a complete one eighty with his career, but ultimately Oinds himself going back to his cop roots. The setting of a writers retreat is fun and will speak to the heart of writers who decide to delve into this novel. The

Mission Accomplished

Sophia Ryan

Alicia Stone is being sent on mandatory vacation time. Her coworkers have had enough of her changed attitude since the death of her husband, and her boss is giving her a month to deal with her grief. Alicia trades her ER nurse job in Seattle for her private, secluded country cabin in the mountains of New Mexico. Alicia gets settled in and then hikes to the spot where her phone can get reception, but on her way back, she’s sure she hears gunshots. Upon returning to her cabin, she Oinds a bleeding man on her porch, wielding a gun. Her nurse instincts kick in, and she swiftly aids the man who very likely is a criminal. If she can save him, she’ll send him on his way, however, his dangerous ways may Oind them Oirst.