For working military dogs, exotic settings, and non-stop danger

Chaos features Steffani Webb writing in Ronie Kendig’s A Breed Apart story world. For a debut novel, I can’t wait to see what Steffani does next!

Rio Silva wants to prove herself, but going on a mission to find her missing relatives in the Philippines wasn’t exactly part of her plan. Not to mention teaming up with the mysterious and aloof Catha McGowan. Together with Chaos, a retired working military dog, they face the jungle and some pretty serious bad guys to free Rio’s aunt and uncle from captivity.

I loved this story from start to finish. The banter between Rio and “Ireland” was spot on, the action and suspense kept me hooked and of course, Chaos steals the show.  I highly recommend Chaos for all suspense and thriller fans. Bonus for audiobook fans – the dual narrators made this story come alive. Great narration.

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Havoc by Ronie Kendig gives readers more military working dogs! If you loved the original A Breed Apart series, you’ll love this spin-off. Ronie’s military thrillers are my favorite, and having working dogs just adds to the adventure. In Havoc, readers meet Crew Gatlin and his trained Belgium Malinois, Havoc. After being injured in combat, Crew and Havoc take a job in the movie biz, where he meets stunt double Vienna Foxcroft. But things go from bad to worse when the movie crew is attacked in a foreign country.

There is never a dull moment in Havoc. I love the suspense and twists all the way until the end. I love the chemistry between Crew and Vienna. She’s tough as nails, but Crew manages to get past her self-imposed armor (not that he doesn’t have any baggage of his own). And naturally, Havoc steals the show.

This is a great start to the new series! I can’t wait for Chaos, which introduces a new up and coming author Steffani Webb.

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Willow by Ronie Kendig brings fans more Metcalfe action and suspense. The story focuses on Willow, who is working overseas as an aftercare specialist for people who are rescued from human trafficking. But she gets kidnapped by traffickers. Chiji Okorie (remember him from the Tox Files?)  is undercover posing as a trafficker to stop the ring. But his new mission becomes protecting Willow from unspeakable horrors of being trafficked.

This story is intense. Any readers with sensitivity to this subject may want to steer clear. Ronie doesn’t sugar-coat the horrors of human trafficking, and some scenes are definitely uncomfortable to read. But the story is laced with hope, and Willow’s brothers step in to help find her, including the long-lost Range. There’s even a bit of romance in the midst of tragic circumstances. I always enjoy Ronie’s non-stop action, and her writing always pulls readers in for an exciting adventure. I’m looking forward to Range’s story next!

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

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For fans of suspense, action and the Metcalf family

Stone by Ronie Kendig gives readers more Metcalfes. The story centers around Stone Metcalfe, who left his governor’s office amidst a scandal. Hiding out in his mountain resort he runs, he relishes in his anonymity. Until the one woman who took him down shows up at the resort needing his help.

This action-packed story gives readers an intense but heartwarming read. Despite the danger, Stone has to come to terms with protecting his heart or helping Brighton Buchanan stay alive. She’s mixed up and has been the victim of some very bad men, and Stone has to see past his hatred (or is that love?) for Brighton. Looks aren’t always what they seem, and Stone and Brighton have to fight to overcome past hurts right alongside the very real present danger.

I love seeing the Metcalfes come together for their own feature story. Ronie’s fans may remember Canyon Metcalfe from Wolfsbane, or Leif Metcalfe from the Book of Wars series. There are plenty of other Metcalfes in the family – and readers get to meet Stone’s sisters, Willow and Brooke. Canyon might even make a guest appearance!

If you’ve read any of Ronie’s stories, Stone brings everything you’d expect – intriguing characters, danger, intensity, drama, all mixed with emotional tension. I highly recommend stone to fans of romantic suspense.

Overall Rating:
5 stars (I loved it, couldn’t put it down)

Suspense Rating:
5 stars (Non-stop edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish)

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

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For Fans of Intense Suspense and Action

Soul Raging is nail-biting suspense right down to the last page.  This is the conclusion of the series, and you’ll want to read Storm Rising and Kings Falling first.

This story picks up from Kings Falling, where Leif Metcalf seems to have turned to the dark side. Soul Raging continues to follow Leif as he struggles to fill in the missing gaps of his past, not to mention that his future is prophesized in the mysterious Book of Wars – and it’s pretty bleak. Leif leaves his team rather than put them in jeopardy.

The best part of this whole series has always been the characters. Readers will get a glimpse into Mercy’s past. Iskra is always a mysterious character and this novel much of her past comes back to haunt her. Canyon Metcalf makes an appearance to help save his brother. Cell always adds his whit to any situation.  But the biggest plot twists come from trying to figure out who to trust. It tears the team (and the reader) apart.  Could Leif really turn towards evil? Did Dru Illiescu set up Leif this whole time? Loyalties are tested and of course, no Ronie Kendig novel is complete without an epic showdown in the end!

If you started the series, you’ll be in for a thrilling and satisfying conclusion. If you haven’t started the series, you should get book one and be prepared to read all the way through until the very end. You won’t want to put it down.  

Overall: 5 stars (I loved it, couldn’t put it down)
Suspense: 5 stars (Non-stop edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish)

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

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For fans of military dramas, intense action, and conspiracy theories

Kings Falling by Ronie Kendig gives readers more of everything we’ve come to expect from her novels. More death-defying action, more amazing characters like Leif Metcalf and Iskra Torodova, more danger, and much more inner conflict. But note that this novel ends on a total cliff-hanger which will leave readers wanting…well, MORE!  

This is the second novel in the series, so readers need to pick up Storm Rising first to keep up. The story picks up with Leif, Iskra, and the rest of the team, now dubbed Reaper, as they try to stop assassination attempts that were predicted in the Book of Wars, not to mention that the book is missing. Leif struggles with his relationship with Iskra but also the thought that men are being “activated” and turned into mass murderers. Oh, and throw in a secret organization called the Armageddon Coalition which wants total world domination and you’ve got one action-packed, thrilling novel.  

If you loved Storm Rising, you’ll not be able to put down Kings Falling. I used to think I had a crush on Tox (from the prior series) but now it’s totally Cell. He’s kind of the behind the scenes guy trying to keep everything straight, while Leif and others on the team starts to come unglued. I don’t want to reveal too much, but this is a fantastic adventure filled with drama, action, suspense, and intrigue.  Clearly, I can’t wait for the next one. Because the ending of this one is leaving me hanging in mid air trying to catch my breath!

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

Overall Rating: 5 stars (I loved it, couldn’t put it down)
Suspense Rating: 5 stars (Non-stop edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish)

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