The Golden Garza (Red Cage Book #4) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Angela Hayes

The Golden Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars

“I just want to know who I am, where I belong.”

“ One mistaken touch, one mistaken caress, one almost mistaken taste, and already I’m fighting battles I shouldn’t. I brush my fingers under my nose. It shouldn’t be possible, but, (f)uck, I can still smell her. ”

“ Me? I’m non-confrontational, introverted, socially awkward, and have no clue who I am. I go through the motions of life and lose myself in exercise because it’s the only thing that gives me a satisfying rush and reminds me that there’s a beating organ inside me. ”

“Most people would be running in the opposite direction after what went down today,” he says. “But you’re running toward the fire. Why?”
Inhaling an unsteady breath, I answer, “Because I’d rather get burned than continue to walk around feeling like a ghost. An empty shell. A lie.”

“ She likes to play coy behind her bubblegum scent, cute, braided pigtails, blinding bright colors, but she’s no saint. Soleil Stratton is a calculated sinner, just like I am. ”

The Golden Garza is the fourth book in the Red Cage series by S. Ann Cole. It is a fantastic romantic suspense with sizzling chemistry, action, danger, intrigue, drama, angst, tension, mystery, humour, banter, family bonds, a private investigation firm, emotion, and so much more.
I love everything about this series and was so excited to find this fourth book had released. I put aside everything else I was reading so I could plunge into this book and soak it all up. I love the Garza’s! And even though we get to ‘meet’ the family members through the other instalments, I love it when each one gets their own book and we can get to know them so much better.
Tripp is the youngest of the Garza brothers, he’s a bit of an enigma- a wild card and adrenaline junky. Always looking for ways to feed his inner demon, whether it be motor sports, underground fighting, MMA, secret covert missions, no-strings sex, or flying down the freeway as fast as his motorcycle will take him…. Tripp always lives close to the edge. Soleil is his younger sister’s best friend- and entirely off-limits. So, it’s lucky that he finds her completely annoying. Really! He can’t stand her. He can barely tolerate being around her. So, helping her when she needs it the most is completely out of character for him. Keeping her safe becomes top priority, especially when everything she ever thought she knew was nothing but a lie…. There’s more to her story than meets the eye. And he’s just the man to get to the bottom of it all. But what happens when feelings become involved? But what happens if the past doesn’t want to be revealed? What happens when secrets come to light? Well, the tension mounts, the suspense increases, sparks fly and the pages sizzle as it all unfolds- making for a riveting, unputdownable read…
Even though this is the fourth book in the series, it could be read as a standalone, but let me tell you, you would definitely be missing out! The other books are fantastic in their own rights, as well as giving more depth and detail to the other characters, and providing backstories that are incredibly intriguing. Having all those other details on board before you start this book, will definitely enhance your reading experience of not only this book, but the series as a whole.
I am excited to see that Tillie will be getting her own book with the next instalment, “The Crowned Garza”- but also a little sad to discover that it will be the conclusion to this brilliant series…. not sure I am ready to say goodbye yet. But, still…… Bring on Book #5!!!!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, S. Ann Cole!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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