This was so good! I loved both Penny and Holt and watching their story unfold. The suspense is high, as per Eason's usual, and keeps you on your toes!This was so good! I loved both Penny and Holt and watching their story unfold. The suspense is high, as per Eason's usual, and keeps you on your toes! I couldn't put this one down. The flight medic aspect was really interesting to me and I enjoyed learning more about that job. The bad guy was very creepy and twisty and I was confused as to his identity for the longest time! Also, that cover! Absolutely gorgeous and definitely wins the book brownie points. All in all, well done, Eason! You've done it again. Highly recommend this book! ...more
Okay, this was really sweet! I found myself annoyed with both main characters several times at their sometimes childishness, but overall the story wasOkay, this was really sweet! I found myself annoyed with both main characters several times at their sometimes childishness, but overall the story was really sweet and fairly well done! I love the doctor\medical aspect of course, and the feels hit just right. ...more
Pretty decent and had lots of action! I'm mad about who the villain turned out to be though, lol!Pretty decent and had lots of action! I'm mad about who the villain turned out to be though, lol!...more
This was such a sweet conclusion to the series, although I'm sad it's over! First off, how cute is that cover?? I love it! The baking theme was so funThis was such a sweet conclusion to the series, although I'm sad it's over! First off, how cute is that cover?? I love it! The baking theme was so fun, as I love baking myself. I really enjoyed following along on both the main characters' journey throughout the story. I had a hard time relating with Holly as I felt like she was stuck in the same rut for most of the book until the very end where she finally has her heart change. I really liked Jed and his storyline though. I feel like the way he reacted to certain scenarios was very realistic and well done. The plot twist at the end I somehow didn't see coming at all and I was shocked! It's not often a contemporary romance has any kind of major plot twist, but this one worked really well.
All in all, I greatly enjoyed this sweet read (pun intended?) I highly recommend this series if you love contemporary romance with a split timeline. (Which I usually don't like but found very fascinating in this series!) I haven't read a Robin Lee Hatcher book I didn't like yet.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
Patricia Bradley is one of those authors that is a bit hit-or-miss for me, but I greatly enjoyed her Memphis Cold Case series, so I decided to give hePatricia Bradley is one of those authors that is a bit hit-or-miss for me, but I greatly enjoyed her Memphis Cold Case series, so I decided to give her newest release a shot. And I'm glad I did! Standoff is one wild ride from chapter one.
Brooke Danvers is a very convincing lead character, and I enjoyed following her story. I did find it hard to relate to her at times--whether this was because her character wasn't fleshed out well enough or because we're so dissimilar, I'm not sure. I did find myself empathizing with her, especially as she dealt with the grief over losing her dad. Luke Fereday, Brooke's counterpart, was a great character, and for some reason I found myself liking him as a main character more than I did Brooke. The details of his job were fascinating and I could feel his struggle as he tried to balance his job and his life\relationships.
As I said, from chapter one, the story doesn't stop! With dramatic suspense and a plethora of action scenes, I couldn't put this one down until I finished it. Bradley is a veteran writer, and that shows in Standoff. I love her laid-back, yet still engaging writing style. I enjoyed Brooke and Luke's romance, although at times I wanted to slap both characters upside their heads. Honestly, the ex-boyfriend-wh0-never-stopped-loving-her trope can bug me most times, but I didn't mind it much in Standoff. It just worked.
Overall, Standoff is in engaging and suspenseful read that you won't be able to put down! If you love romantic suspense, this one definitely needs to be on your to-read list!
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions. ...more
Yes! This is definitely my favorite Susan May Warren book yet. Some of her books can be hit or miss for me, but I really enjoyed this one aside from aYes! This is definitely my favorite Susan May Warren book yet. Some of her books can be hit or miss for me, but I really enjoyed this one aside from a few things. First off: that cover is so unique and interesting! I'm all about unique cover design, and this one definitely is unique! I'm so glad I have a paperback copy to enjoy it to its fullest.
Right away, our main characters, Orion and Jenny, and their stories grabbed my attention. Orion and Jenny are both very broken characters, which makes them so realistic and relatable. The story is very suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I love a good survival story, and this one fit the bill perfectly! A couple issues I had: I feel like Warren's writing style can tend to be a bit over dramatic at times. Small things end up sounding very dramatic, when in reality, they're not. That is something that can annoy me, and it took a bit for me to get past that. But then, that's probably just me. The other thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the romance. At times it can get too physical\sensual for me. But again, that's just a personal issue.
Overall, if you are looking for a good suspenseful survival story, look no further! This one is going to be one I read more than once, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series! (Sidenote: that cliffhanger with Ham's story was brutal! I need the rest of his story ASAP.)
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions. ...more
*coughs* I'm not even sure how to review this . . . I felt no connection whatsoever with the characters, and both the suspense and the romance were ve*coughs* I'm not even sure how to review this . . . I felt no connection whatsoever with the characters, and both the suspense and the romance were very rushed and unrealistic. There were also several procedural inaccuracies in the way the police and fire departments handled things. I'm honestly a bit surprised Jordan wasn't fired for some of the decisions he made in handling the case.
All in all, this book wasn't my cup of tea for several reasons, but that's just my opinion. Check it and decide for yourself. :)...more
Not quite Barritt's trademark suspense. And I guessed the villain from the beginning.Not quite Barritt's trademark suspense. And I guessed the villain from the beginning....more
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