I’ve enjoyed the continuity series and Covering Explosive Secrets is a fantastic addition. FBI Agent Austin Drake wants to keep his son safe, but he’s being targeted. He’s going undercover with detective Melody Rust to bust the undercover illegal adoption ring. Of course, the danger is relentless and the bad guys will stop at nothing to stop them from uncovering the truth.

Maggie K Black’s books are always chock full of action, suspense and complex characters. Of course, I love the explosion detective K-9, the fast paced plot, and the theme of hope woven throughout. Melody needs to heal from a broken relationship, and Austin needs to determine what is most important to him. I loved the audio book version of this story. Fantastic narrator!

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I loved this book from start to finish! High Exposure by Kelly Borjas blends the right amount of action and suspense with epic romantic tension. With in-depth characters and a snowy, dangerous setting, this story is one not to miss.

Julia Stevens’ last on-site assignment as a blogger doesn’t start off on the right foot when she finds a man in her rental house, clinging to life. Cade Haskins is also back in Silverberg, CO, but he’s returning after being away from home with his job in the DEA. His father is sick, and he’s returned to take over the family hotel. But Cade realizes Julia is in over her head when the dead man is linked to a drug ring and he becomes her shadow while she’s in town–whether she wants his company or not.

I love this debut novel from Kelly Borjas. The story has fantastic tension. Julia want to be a journalist so she throws herself into uncovering the truth about the man in the rental house. She’s a bit relentless, but Cade knows the danger and tries to keep her from rushing head first into trouble. I also am a fan characters with heart, who grow and change throughout the story.

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of romance and suspense, check out High Exposure. I’m excited for the next book in the series!

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I have enjoyed the Colorado K-9 Unit series and Hunting an Arsonist by Jessica R. Patch is a fantastic story from start to finish! I love that the heroine, Helena Rutherford, is a forensic mechanic. Jessica Patch always has the most interesting occupations for her characters. Someone is targeting Helena and Officer Trevor Slate steps in. Evidence suggests her family and past may intersect with his current case of investigating a string of arsons.

I love intricate plot lines with lots of action, and Hunting an Arsonist doesn’t disappoint. Filled with over-the-top danger, this story has the hero and heroine running for their lives. But the story unfolds slow enough for both Helena and Trevor to heal from their past. Trevor is facing tremendous loss, and Helena grapples with her tragic family history.

Definitely get your copy of Hunting an Arsonist for an emotional roller-coaster ride on top of the plot twists. I listened to the audio version, and thought it only enhanced the story! Great narration.

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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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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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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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Last to Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn is the last book in the Gossamer Falls series. And this is the one fans were waiting for. Bronwyn Pierce and Mo Quinn have hated each other for two books, but have enough chemistry between them to burn down the entire town.

This story dives into the past. What happened between these two? But when Bronwyn is a target and her company is in jeopardy, Mo refuses to leave her side.

I love this entire series. It has heart, second chances, loveable characters, and some incredible scenery. I love stories with a close-knit community and small-town feel. And of course, I’m a big fan of the danger, suspense, and action.

Be sure to check out the entire Gossamer Falls series.

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Targeted in the Swamp by Kerry Johnson is my new favorite book! I showed up for the suspense and stayed for the heart-warming characters.

Laurel Bell’s witness protection cover is blown. Police sergeant Heath Calhoun steps in to protect her, and they go on the run trying to escape the bad guys who will stop at nothing to kill Laurel.

I love the fast-paced energy of this book. Another trope I love is when two characters just meet and are thrown together to outrun danger and stay alive – what is that even called? Love at first sight? A hero protector?  But throw in a raging river, caves, and relentless bad guys and I’m 100% hooked.

The entire Forest Ranger Rescue series is only of my favorites. Be sure to check out the previous books.

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When Justice Comes is the conclusion of the three book series in the Tupelo Grove series. I do recommended reading the series in order, but feel free to live your live in chaos and jump in the middle. But you may miss some things.

This story brings a custody battle to the forefront. Hez and Savannah get ready to fight the Willard family for custody of her nephew, Simon. But danger lurks on every page, and there are a myriad of possible suspects. Who has the most to gain from silencing Hez and gaining Simon’s trust?

I’m convinced Colleen Coble and Rick Acker write in their own genre! This to me is a total family drama more than a romantic suspense, although there’s plenty of suspense to go around. Coble dives deep into family dynamics while Acker lends his legal knowledge to the plot. With two feuding families, an untrustworthy father, a blackmail scheme, dealing with loss, and the custody dispute, the characters deal with all the emotional fallout. I love the entire series! It’s kept me hooked, and I love the collaboration between Coble’s family drama style and Acker’s legal thriller. It’s a nice mix. I’m a little sad the series is ending.

I listened to the audiobook and it’s fantastic. Great narration and it definitely adds to the story to listen to it.

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Christmas K-9 Patrol gives readers novellas from two great authors – Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth. In Deadly Christmas Trap, Lynette brings readers a cold case in the cold of winter. Cheyenne Chen uncovers a deadly secret in the woods, and Jack Donadio steps in to protect her. In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai Danvers gets stranded in a snowstorm while on an investigation and winds up in a manhunt with Drake Corbin. Someone is on his ranch and wants him dead.

Both stories are action-packed and full of danger, drama, and romance. I’ve not read anything by Lenora Worth, and love that her hero is a little bit older. But she really knows how to bring the drama! And Lynette’s stories never fail to entertain and keep you guessing who the bad guy is until the very end. If you need bingeable reads this holiday season, definitely check out Christmas K-9 Patrol.

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