Fatal Finale is an epic conclusion the the Erin Delaney Mysteries series. You might be able to jump into this series in book #3, but I recommend reading the whole series. If you’ve read other Nancy Mehl books, you probably remember Kaely Quinn. In Fatal Finale, Kaely is kidnapped and the kidnapper gives Erin a chance to find Kaely through a series of bizarre clues. Erin is told not to contact the authorities, but Adrian is concerned about Erin and jumps in to help along with Kaely’s husband, Noah. The three team up and race against the clock to track down the culprit and rescue Kaely.

This book is a non-stop action ride. I loved the high intensity and am all for stories with a literal count down clock. Kaely has always been one of my favorite characters and she uses her wits and skills to try and free herself while Erin, Noah, and Adrian pull out all the stops to decipher the clues. Every page is filled with plot twists and danger, and I highly recommend Fatal Finale for any and all suspense fans.

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If you love a good reunion story combined with nonstop suspense, look no further than Rodeo Witness Protector. Annie Davis moves back to town with her four-year-old. Her daughter Lily witnesses a brutal crime and won’t speak of it, leaving Annie to fend off attacks against the child. Enter Deputy Daniel Sinclair–he’d thought he’d lost Annie when she left town with her family when they were kids. Now Annie is back and in danger, and Lily might have seen the killer.

This book has all of the plot twists and action you’d expect from one of Sami A. Abram’s books. But the story also has heart. Annie is trying to move on after rejection and Daniel can’t move past his own past. Of course, tension mounts and it’s not just from bad guys chasing the hero and heroine. Annie and Daniel reunite but have to reconcile their own hearts in order to move forward together. I love stories where characters grown and change. Through lies, betrayal, and devastating events in the past, the couple must learn how to trust each other. Easier said than done!

The audio book was a great addition to the story. I tend to prefer audio and the narrator made the story even more fast-paced and action-oriented.

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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.

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Silent Menace gives readers a fantastic suspense story filled with plot twists galore. Hailey Nieland struggles at work taking on new cases as a CPA. But when the numbers don’t add up, the threats roll in. And security guard Peter Lewis steps in as her protector.

I loved this entire series, and some of the characters from books 1 and 2 make appearances (although this can be read as a standalone.)  This story has everything I love: main characters on the run, a hero ready to overcome his past mistakes to step up when it counts, a complex crime, and heartwarming (and sometimes quirky) characters. The story has plenty of plot twists and having the story revolve around corporate crimes is a nice change of pace from your typical romantic suspense stories.

I highly recommend the entire series if you are a fan of romantic suspense.

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Scent of Peril by Darlene L. Turner gives readers relentless danger as the story starts with a child abduction. Constable Taylor Grand jumps into action to find a missing and endangered child. The father turns out to be Wyatt Hoyt, her ex boyfriend. His son is in danger, and she steps up to help with the investigation. But Wyatt and his son are targets of an underground weapons smuggling ring and the bad guys keep coming.

I loved the non-stop action and danger. These bad guys are relentless, and Wyatt and Taylor put their personal feelings aside to keep Wyatt’s son Levi safe. But the forced proximity dredges up old feelings, and Taylor starts to think she made a mistake by leaving Wyatt years ago. The story is fast-paced but has depth and heart. If you love run-for-your life danger, you will want to get your copy of Scent of Peril. Darlene Turner is a master at writing romantic suspense -it’s the perfect mix of suspense and romance.

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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.

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