It’s another installment in the Colorado K-9 Unit series. Are you a fan of second chance/reunion stories? If so, Fugitive Manhunt is for you! K-9 officer Lizzie Reynolds is threatened, and she teams up with US Marshal Walker McCane – her long lost high school crush. Both of their names show up on a hit list, and they have to stay one step ahead of a killer.

This book has it all – action, suspense, fugitives, second chance at love, dogs, and US Marshals. The story is exciting, the characters are memorable, the villain is unhinged, and of course, did I mention working dogs? And a golden retriever  – my favorite! Be sure to check out Fugitive Manhunt to add some intensity to your summer reading list!

I listened to the audio version for this story and loved the narrator. I recommend the audiobook if you are a fan of audio.

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Jodie Bailey’s Protecting the Baby is exciting from start to finish. Eli Blackwood steps in to help his neighbor, Carly Mayor. She became a new mom when her friends died under mysterious circumstances. Now someone is claiming to be the legal guardian of the infant. Eli and Carly go on the run to protect Ariel from being taken–by force. Men with guns are hunting them down and Eli pulls out all the stops to keep Carly and Ariel safe.  And of course, Carly and the baby are just what Eli needs to overcome his own broken heart. Forced proximity for the win!

This is book four in the Colorado K-9 Unit series and I love that it features working dogs! But I enjoyed this fast-paced story. I haven’t read much from Jodie Bailey, but she’s becoming one of my new favorites for action and suspense.  The characters had depth and of course, I love run-for-your-life danger and suspense. I listened to this one on audiobook and thought the narrator did a great job of bringing the story to life. Definitely check this story out. It’s the kind of series you can read out of order and be ok, but I recommend the whole series.

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I love a story where the hero and heroine are running for their lives on page one. Especially if they are total strangers. Survival in the Mountains starts off with Bethany waking up in a strange house and no memory of how she got there. Joshua McGregor rescued Bethany from a burning car. Soon he realizes someone is out to get her and they run. Her memories slowly return, and Joshua realizes they are in the thick of a major coverup. But he has secrets of his own to protect, not to mention a job he might lose if he helps Bethany get her life back.

This story is fast paced and chock full of suspense. Carrie Stuart Parks has a great way of capturing your imagination and taking it on a wild ride. I love the mystery as well. The crime is complicated but the hero and heroine are fierce and determined. I highly recommend you move Survival on the Mountains up on your summer reading list!

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If you are a fan of second chance or reunion stories – you’ll love Scent of Hope. Jericho Bowie and Harley Tatum both have pasts they try to escape by running away. But when circumstances bring them both back to Copper Mountain, they get a second chance to make things right–and stop a criminal.

I love that sparks fly between Jericho and Harley, but danger awaits with every turn of the page. Jericho’s search and rescue dog, Orlando, steals the show, but the part that resonated with me was the healing journey the hero and heroine go through by returning to their roots. By coming home, they find what they’ve been missing. And, as with most SMW novels, the unique setting gives the story a magical and unique backdrop.

Also, I highly recommend this series on audiobook. The narrator has become one of my favorites and he really brings the story to life for me.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own

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This is the book I’ve been waiting for! I love suspense with a heaping side dish of wit. Spies Lies & Alibis by Natalie Walters is like a rom- com but for suspense fans. And I loved it!

Cybil Langford is on a secret mission and her ex, Ben Bradley might blow the doors wide open on her real identity. Except he’s also undercover for the FBI. The two dance around their past issues and their secret identities until old feelings rekindle. But can they shove aside past feelings to keep their missions on track? This book is fun but definitely gives thriller-spy vibes. I love the whole undercover scenario, where the hero and heroine have to keep up appearances without knowing what the other is up to–or who they work for. But don’t worry, there is plenty of danger for the suspense lovers.

I’m a big Natalie Walters fan. Her books have the danger, suspense, and thrills, but her humor shines through at the right times. She has perfected those perfectly timed comebacks and witty dialogue without being overdone. This book is my favorite pick for summer reading. Just sit back, relax on a beach somewhere and enjoy a fun, twisty, exciting read.

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If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, you have to read The Girl Upstairs by Jessica R. Patch. The story takes so many twisty turns that your head will still be spinning long after you put the book down.

Gwen McDaniel and her husband buy a fixer upper in a small town. But the house holds secrets, and Gwen, a former police investigator, can’t help herself from getting sucked into the small-town lore. But Gwen’s marriage is on the rocks, and she has secrets of her own.

This checks all the boxes for me of what I expect in a psychological thriller. The story builds slowly, letting the reader soak in all the details. And at multiple points, I had no idea what was going on. I questioned Gwen’s sanity along with some of the other questionable people in the town. I was caught off guard by several plot twists, and I never saw the ending coming.

I love Jessica Patch’s storytelling skills. She weaves broken characters with a message of hope. Life is gritty and messy, and the author doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. Things might not always work out the way we expect them to, and this story gives readers a wild ride until the very last page.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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The Liar’s Treasure is book two in the Speranza Team series. Camille Abernathy is a member of the Speranza team, a secret society that helps women in trouble. But she never expected the trouble to target her teenage daughter.

Cass Abernathy is given a journal–full of secrets that might lead to a significant treasure. When she posts online about the journal, she’s targeted. Her mother and the Speranza team head to Europe to find the treasure and keep Cass safe.

I love the action and adventure in this story. So many twists and turns, plus great locations, make this an easy page turner. I also love the theme of sisterhood. If you love action and adventure stories, look no further than The Liar’s Treasure. 

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Raging Waters by Dana Mentink is a non-stop adventure. The Elements of Danger series is all about the natural disasters. Last book was a volcano erupting, but in Raging Waters, the dam is about to break. Mackenzie Bardine and Gideon Landry are thrown together – too bad they’ve been enemies for some time after the death of Mackenzie’s brother. Zee will stop at nothing to vindicate her brother’s death, but the more she learns about his cold case, the more danger tries to shut her down.

I love run-for-your-life suspense. Mackenzie and Gideon are outrunning flooding waters and bad guys with guns.  The book starts off with amazing plot twists – right in the first chapter. Mackenzie is a strong-willed character, and maybe a bit too focused on her mission to resolve her brother’s murder, but I love the transformation as she lets go of her agenda. I definitely love a good character arc.

Be sure to check out Raging Waters for a wild and intense ride!

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I loved this romantic suspense adventure from Katy Lee. Danger lurks right from the start – Hunter Shelton and his search and rescue bloodhound arrive at a crime scene only to discover that his ex-fiancé has been murdered. But things get worse when he realizes her young daughter is missing – and it might be his daughter. He calls in DEA Agent Marlee Price to help him track the child down. But Marlee has her own problems because a drug dealer has put a hit out on her.

This book is chock full of action, suspense, and danger. But the characters are incredibly likable. Marlee is strong but needs to face her past. Hunter still regrets so many of his past choices as well. I love the second chances romance theme along with the spiritual message of forgiveness and letting go.

The narration for the audiobook was amazing! I think the narrator did a great job of bringing the characters to life.

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What could be creepier than being stuck on a mountain during an avalanche with a killer on the loose?

Whiteout brings you two stories connected by a dangerous avalanche. In Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey, a ski party goes awry when everyone is trapped. Cassandra Parker is now stuck with her ex that she left at the altar…but a the killer is trapped with them. Which means the killer is someone they all know.

In Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason, Maya Sullivan faces her past when her high school crush steps up to protect her from a killer.

I love stories where characters are trapped. Nowhere to go, but the danger runs high. Fast-paced and intense, both of these stories had me on the edge of my seat. I received a review copy of the audiobook, and the narrator did a good job of matching the intensity of the story. I recommend the audio book for total immersion! 

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