Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle is a fast-past thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Corina Roberts can’t understand why she’s the target of a killer. But she begins to understand when she unravels her past. Someone with a longstanding vendetta against her family has set his sights on Corina, and her ex-boyfriend Bryce Jessup steps in to investigate and protect her. But the killer seems to know their every move.

I love the plot twists in this story! Each page brings more suspense as the killer escalates. And the story contains quite a lot of the killers point of view, which makes the story extra-intense. I There’s some romance, but most of the story is focused on investigating and trying to dodge a madman’s threats. Definitely a run-for-your-life story. I enjoyed Secondary Target and can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.

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One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey is the first book in the Jefferson Falls series. And if you are a fan of Pettrey’s novels, you know she delivers fantastic suspense mixed with romance. One Wrong Move is a complex story, featuring two mysteries for readers to unravel.

First, Christian O’Brady meets insurance investigator Andi Forester at a crime scene…a heist! Stolen artwork and heists are Andi’s forte and Christian was the man responsible for the security system at the art gallery. They team up and soon learn that someone is willing to take extreme measures to keep them from investigating. In a separate mystery (not even a subplot, but another completely separate investigation), FBI Analyst Harper Grace sets out to prove that her bestie Andi didn’t botch an investigation, an event that ruined Andi’s career with the FBI. She teams up with Christian’s brother, Deckard, who is a PI who thought Andi was guilty of negligence. They pair up and become a target as someone doesn’t want them to learn the truth of what really happened.

I love the two mysteries. Usually one becomes a subplot, but the author gives equal amount of time to both mysteries and readers get to see the romance sparks for both Christian/Andi and Deckard/Harper. If you love mysteries with lots of red herrings, you’ll love One Wrong Move. There are a lot of suspects with plenty of intriguing characters to choose from. Plus, the romance plays out really well in this story, with all of the characters having secret pasts of their own.

This is an exciting start to the series! Definitely check it out if you are a fan of romantic suspense.

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Cold Threat by Nancy Mehl continues the series of River Ryland and Tony St. Clair (you could probably read this as a standalone, but I think you might miss some things). River and Tony have started their private investigation firm and are called to create a profile for a serial arsonist who only strikes when it’s snowing. This is a race-against-the-clock story as River and Tony get closer to the killer…and each other.

I have loved this series from the start. Nancy Mehl is great at building tension and suspense. This story had a lot more introspection for the characters as River deals with her past trauma, knowing she’s still in the crosshairs of a serial killer. Not to mention there’s the growing attraction for her co-worker Tony. And Tony struggles with his feelings and the need to keep River safe. Plus, there’s the whole serial killer on the loose, and the two must figure out who is behind the brutal attacks before he strikes again.

This is a great addition to the series and I can’t wait to read the next one.

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Cold Pursuit by Nancy Mehl is a great kick off novel for a new series – Ryland and St. Clair. Nancy does creepy serial killer stories so well. Readers will be sucked into the mind of a killer.

River Ryland and Tony Sinclair are private investigators and former BAU analysts with the FBI. They are each dealing with the fallout of an assignment gone bad, but their first case brings them right back into the world of behavioral analysis when they are asked to look into the cold case of a missing teen.

I love the suspense and intensity of this story. The romance is minimal (I assume will develop over the course of the series) but this story deals with River and Tony working to heal from their past traumas. River has to manage her mother’s Alzheimer’s as well as her new life as a PI. She and Tony also discover that the killer behind bars, the one that assaulted them, might not have worked alone.

I highly recommend Cold Pursuit. The book moves a little deeper than most as far as the characters coming to terms with their pasts and with their spiritual journeys. But the intensity of having a serial killer on the loose makes this a nail-biter. Much of the point of view is in the killer’s mind, making the story more creepy and intriguing

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The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright brings the creep factor that readers can expect from a Wright novel. Set in three time periods, the story follows the haunting and mysterious history of a castle built in Wisconsin. People talk about the strange building, and over the years the lore builds – women who visit the castle go missing.

In the past, Daisy joins the castle as an employee, only to find that strange people and environment live up to the hype. There’s something shady going on at Castle Moreau. Over a hundred years later, Cleo Clemmons finds herself in the exact same position, hired by a notorious wealthy man with a legendary playboy reputation to clean the castle. How hard could the job be? But Cleo faces the insurmountable task of going through the belongings of the matriarch of the Tremblay family, who is a hoarder living in the castle alone. All around Cleo, the mystery of the disappearing women starts to unravel. But is Cleo safe while staying at Castle Moreau?

I love the interwoven mysteries of this story. Readers watch the story from the past played out in the present day. Cleo has secrets of her own, and the past she’s running from collides with her stay at the castle. Deacon Tremblay and all the members of the Tremblay family are fantastic, eccentric characters that add to the allure of the legends about the castle.

This story is dark, mysterious, and down-right enjoyable to read from start to finish. With complex characters, intriguing settings, and lots of juicy mystery, this book is a must read for suspense fans. Also, the audio narrator makes the story come alive, so I suggest audio.

Wright knows how to write descriptive and unique settings that come to life on every page. Move this novel up to that top spot on your TBR list and thank me later.

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All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes transports readers to Venice, Italy.  The author’s vivid language and descriptions make readers feel like they are a part of the unfolding mystery of the story. Set in two time periods, the story follows Sebastien Trovato, the legendary baby that was rescued from the river. But years later, Daniel Goodman travels to Venice to complete the story. He discovered a book, partially written, of Sebastien and seeks to unlock the mystery.

I am a fan of the author, and Whose Waves These Are is one of my favorites.  All the Lost Places brings the scenery and characters to life on the pages. Readers will fall in love with Daniel and his quest, especially when he meets the alluring yet quirky Vittoria, who joins Daniel to search for the missing book. My only issue was that I did find it hard to switch between time periods while reading, which usually doesn’t bother me. But the author’s characters and settings make me want to pack my bags and head to Venice.

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The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright isn’t a light read. This dark mystery takes readers back to 1910 with a story that ties to the present. In 1910, Perliett Van Hilton struggles with her spiritualist mother who tries to commune with the dead to solve a local murder. Except Perliett becomes a target herself. In present times, Molly Wasziak and her husband purchase a farm, but it’s rumored to be the site of several murders. But when murder happens again, Molly looks to the dead to find answers.

My favorite novel by Jaime Jo Wright has always been The House on Foster Hill, but now…maybe it’s tied with The Premonition at Withers Farm. Because I couldn’t put this story down. The mystery sucked me in, the concept of spiritualism vs faith intrigued me, and the characters real life struggles captivated me. This story has a creepy ghost-like elements, but Wright always brings faith into the center of things. Written with dual timelines, I felt like each timeline had its own intense story that kept me flipping pages in both settings, but Wright weaves the two timelines together seamlessly for the overarching mystery.

I highly recommend The Premonition at Withers Farms – especially right before Halloween.

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The Deadly Shallows by Dani Pettrey gives readers a non-stop thrill ride. This story focuses on Noah Rowley (Gabby’s brother from The Killing Tide) who is a Coast Guard Investigator. He’s called to investigate a mass shooting, where Brooke Kesler is caught up in the action. She’s a fight medic and has to treat one of the shooters. But when he utters something to her, she becomes a target. Now Noah has to stop the bad guys and protect Brooke, the woman he’s secretly loved for a while.

I love the action and suspense of this story. There are so many layers and it’s intriguing to follow the CGIS team at work. Plus Noah and Brooke start to explore their relationship in the midst of the drama. There’s a lot of romance in this story, as a subplot has Caleb and Austin also fighting feelings while leading a separate investigation. There’s so much packed into one novel, but it all works brilliantly to give readers so much excitement and tension. The whole series is fantastic, but I think this is my favorite one because of the intensity of both the drama and the romance.  High stakes all the way from page one to the ending! Also, this series has fabulous covers, and yes I judge books by their covers all the time.

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Free Fall by Nancy Mehl continues the story of Alex Donovan and Logan Hart, agents with the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). This time they face insurmountable danger as they discover multiple women have gone missing and they all have the same look. A killer is on the hunt, looking for a specific woman and abducting anyone that looks like her. But while Alex gets closer to finding the taken women, Logan deals with serious life-altering issues of his own, not to mention his growing feelings for Alex.

I’ve been a fan of the entire Quantico Files series. Free Fall brings danger and suspense on every page. But this story has more of a spiritual arc to it. Both Alex and Logan face their biggest fears and the story deals with more personal issues as well as solving a heinous crime. If you like stories where the characters grow and change by the end, definitely check out Free Fall. I recommend the entire series.

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The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright brings all of the spookiness and mystery we’ve come to expect as fans of this author. The split timeline novel gives readers two intriguing stories. In 1930’s a child is found dragging a bloody axe, her family missing. Ava Coons doesn’t remember what happened to her as a child, but the town thinks she murdered her family and accuse her of more recent murders. Pastor Noah Prichard believes she’s innocent and decides to protect her. In the current timeline, Wren Blythe deals with the mystery of a missing girl. The legend of Ava Coon pulls her into the forest, and she feels a connection to Lost Lake. But things unravel when she starts to realize her personal connection to the missing child.

I love how Wright weaves two different stories into one fabulous tale. The eerie settings and dynamic characters drew me into the story. Both timelines took plenty twists and turns, but also brought out a level of emotion that took me by surprise. Wren deals with a lot of grief and loss, as does Ava. From trauma to triumph, both characters had inspiring journeys through the pages of the book. There’s a layer of romance in the story, and I love the relationship that develops between Ava and Noah, as well as Wren finding out who she truly belongs with.

This story does have that creepy factor, but the haunting story with complex characters will work its way into your heart. Be sure to check out the The Souls of Lost Lake when it releases April 5^th.

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