Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads – Review by Jenique Bornman

Capturing Fate (Fatal Truth, #2)Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I got this book because of the cover….
I was not disappointed, from the first chapter this book grabs your attention. With a shocking prison break in the very first chapter I just knew that this was going to be one suspenseful and action packed rollercoaster ride of a book.
Color me surprised when I found out this was the second book in a series. So this can definitely be read as a standalone. I’m reading the first book next.
Great book from a new to me Author

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Nobody Knows (Razes Hell Book 1) by Kyra Lennon – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Nobody KnowsNobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a good book to pass the time with! This is a new to me author and I enjoyed diving into this Rockstar romance world. The characters kept me interested and the writing pulled me in. I would definitely recommend to anyone that likes hot Rockstars!
Happy Reading!

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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Michelle Austin

Goddess of EverythingGoddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III was an interesting 4 star read.
I was pulled in right away with the authors writing. This is a different genre than I’m used to and I really enjoyed it.

We are taken to the land of Aztlan Del Norte, where Gabriel resides and works as a psychiatric healer. Gabriel works with children that are staying at the orphanage his mother runs. He helps them deal with things they have experienced. When children start to go missing things take an interesting twist.

Will Gabriel be able to find out where the children are going? Will he be able to keep his family safe?

Overall this was an interesting read. It was thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going on and who was behind it. All of the characters added a great element to the story. 1-click and get started today on this thrilling read.

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Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sunday Barnaby

Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell In A Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
Five Stars

Hell in a Handbasket is the third book in the Life Is Hell series by Naomi Valkyrie. Although you don’t have to read the first two books in this series, I highly recommend you do. The characters are amazing and Naomi’s writing just keeps getting better and better. This book was my favorite of hers so far. Her attention to details is intricate. This book grabbed me and I couldn’t put it down until I read the last page. I highly recommend this book, series and author.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Betsy Melano

Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound By Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 2) by Amy McKinley has secrets, tragedy, an abusive ex-boyfriend, family relationships, and some twisted logic in the part of one character. This book is about Jaxson a recently retired Navy Seal and Kayla who finds herself in an abusive relationship and runs away to hide. Jaxson and Kayla have unresolved feeling for each other from when they were kids. The night they finally got together as teens, Kayla’s brother died in a tragic accident and things got kind of messy. Although Kayla was holding onto a lot of anger and hurt, she reaches out to Jaxson for help with Roy and how much danger she is in.

The story is well written and kept my attention. Jaxson and his brothers were in the first book so it was nice to have that background. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads – by Netania Lim

Capturing Fate (Fatal Truth, #2)Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a book full of plots twists and action-packed. It has plenty of suspense and intensity right from the beginning. The connection between Dolan and Daught is romantic but they definitely go through a lot, both together but also in terms of their past and backstory. So I really enjoyed following their journey. This is a bit of a thriller/paranormal which is not normally my kind of genre, but I did enjoy this nail-biting rollercoaster ride of a book.

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Is This Me? (Being Me Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Tausha Treadway

Is This Me? (Being Me #1)Is This Me? by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Is This Me? (Being Me Book 1) by Tricia Copeland. I loved this book so much. It brought me back to my college days. Its the story of Amanda who is beginning her first year of college. She is most interested in learning and of course in boys. Her roommate is dating a fraternity guy so that opens lots of doors for Amanda in the dating world. When she meets Doug she thinks she is in love and he seems interested in her at first but starts to send her mixed signals. Doug just got over a bad breakup so she just doesn’t understand his intentions. Doug’s friend Zack is a player but when it comes to Amanda he seems different. When Amanda is hurt she must accept Doug’s help or risk losing everything including her scholarships. When she begins to lie to her family things begin to unravel. Who will win Amanda’s heart in the long run and will she be able to save face and stay in school? Read Is this me to find out!

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Coyote Summer by Laura Koerber – Review by Sunday Barnaby

Coyote SummerCoyote Summer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Coyote Summer by Laura Koerber
Four Stars

Coyote Summer by Laura Koerber is a coming of age book that deals with hard issues, teen drinking, rape, peer pressure and a host of other issues. This is the first book I have read by Ms. Koerber. I enjoyed the writing if not the issues. The story had me feeling like I was right there in Ben’s world. I also enjoyed the fantasy element in this book. I would definitely like to read more from this author.
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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Sheri Schrader

Hungry Business: A Short StoryHungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie is a lot packed into just a few pages. What would dating look like during a world taken over by zombies? A young woman is trying to find that someone special but will they be warm or cold when she finds them is the question broached by this short story. The horrors of the dating world and the horrors of being a human in a zombie-infested world make a new twist on the traditional first date story. This is a very quick read with a bit of horror and humor. I really enjoyed this quick read and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1)Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this book interesting to read because it deals with the harsh reality that marriage isn’t always perfect and happy…it takes a lot of work!
Kris and Nicole’s story is told from both sides….which took a couple chapters to get used to. However, once I did, I found it intriguing to see the story from both sides. Kris is in love with his wife…but wishes she would give as much effort to her family as she does to her job. Nicole is a workaholic who is trying to please her boss, at the expense of her family.
There were times that I found myself disliking both Kris and Nicole…only to come to the realization that this is real life. Relationships take constant work and failure to work at it, or let it sit idly on the sidelines, will cause to to begin to crumble.
This book is not a quick read…but it is worth it. I would set the book down and come back to it to see how their story would conclude. It just drew me in and I felt invested as the story continued. Overall, a good read!

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Coyote Summer by Laura Koerber – Review by Heidi Schoolman

Coyote SummerCoyote Summer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fantasy novel and comes in around 230 pages. This does touch a bit on rape, so reader beware as this could be a trigger for some. This story follows Ben, Clint, and Claire as they grow up together. They were all supposed to grow up and become something. But one fateful night proves to change their lives forever. I felt this was a great coming of age story and the choices younger ones must make and the possible impacts of their future.

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Heidi Schoolman

A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1)A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a romantic comedy and comes in just under 100 pages. This story follows Ace, a comedian, and Ella, a bank teller. Ace makes a bet with Ella, but her friends warn her off and now she is curious if he really is the a hole they tell her he is. But can he prove her friends wrong? This is definitely a book you can read in one sitting. The characters were great, and I found this book quite entertaining.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Bass

Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. This book has my two favorite genres, second chance and military romance. This storyline exceeded all my expectations. This is the second book of the addictive series of Deadly Isles Special Ops. They don’t need to be read in order but there are previous characters in this story as well. I was so excited when I got this book I stopped everything and started to read it immediately. I could not put this book down until the end and I can’t wait to read the next book.

Kayla Kane leaves her abusive boyfriend and she has to lay low. She finds herself back in her childhood city. Kayla starts to think about her brother that died in an accident that was never solved. She is shocked when she sees her high school lover, Jaxon. Kayla can’t help but to have feelings for him but he broke her heart. She doesn’t want to get hurt again but she needs his help. Kayla knows her ex is watching her and sooner or later she will be in danger. Will Kayla and Jaxon be able to heal from the past or will there be more secrets that will ruin it all?

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Love at First Haunt (Haunted Ever After Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lisa Helmick

Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance (Haunted Ever After Book 1)Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable read. The writing made me wonder what was going to happen next. All of the characters are solid. Each has a secret and they worry that the other will not like what they learn. I enjoyed them meeting and everything that came after.

The secondary characters were wonderful. They are interesting and fun and add to the story. I hope we get to see more of them in the future.

Overall I Enjoyed this and zipped through it fairly quickly. I look forward to reading more.

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Jennifer Gordon

A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1)A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this fun and steamy novella by one of my favourite authors, Phoebe Alexander. I loved the main characters, comedian Ace Bennett and Ella Craig, the lady he invites to his comedy show. Ace then dares Ella that if he succeeds in making her laugh she has to have a drink with him. I was really cheering Ace and Ella on hoping they would get a happy ending after lots of meddling from friends and a number of misunderstandings. This was a lovely romance with a bit of drama and plenty of steamy scenes and a chemistry which sizzled off the page. All of which resulted in me reading the story in one sitting. An enjoyable and engaging short read, perfect for some escapism.

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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Laura Furuta

Goddess of EverythingGoddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goddess of Everything
By Paul DeBlassie III
5 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading the book Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III. It is a story that will pull you in from the start and not let go until the final page. The book gave me the chills and had me reading with the light on. it is thrilling and had me turning pages to find out what would happen next. I enjoyed reading about the character of psychiatric healer Gabriél de LaTierra. He cares about those he cares for. His character does evolve from the beginning to the end of the book. What does his future hold? Read this story to find out. This book had me on the edge of my seat. The author does an amazing job of making both the story and the characters come alive. There is wonderful world-building as well. Don’t miss out on an exciting. Interesting, intriguing, and entertaining book. I highly recommend it.

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Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rachel Moss

Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell In A Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hell In A Handbasket (Book Three of the Life Is Hell series) by Naomi Valkyrie was a great read! The paranormal misfit family is back! Or at least I see them as a bunch of paranormal misfits that shouldn’t work out together but for all intents and purposes they do. Each book in this series I think gets better and better. I enjoy learning about more of the characters through each book in this series. This book had me laughing with the funny antics of Larkspur. I can’t wait to read more of him in the next book! I love the inclusivity of this series as well. This is quickly becoming a favorite! I can’t wait for the next installment!

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Beckoned (Born of Darkness Book 1) by R. B. Fields – Review by Kerry Carr

Beckoned (Born of Darkness, Book 1)Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Born Of Darkness series and wow what a start. I love anything to do with vampires so this book was perfect for me. I really liked the adult theme in the relationship between our strong female character and the male vampires.

Dawn knows something is different about her but she doesn’t know what that is. After a run in with what she believes was a human serial killer she is shocked when she realises its a vampire and that another vampire saves her.

Now with the hive of the dead vampire after them Silas knows they have to leave and keep Dawn safe. Not everyone in his hive is happy with that idea especially not their leader Markula.

As they leave to escape the vampires after them the relationships between them grows and they learn that by being with Dawn their powers are increasing which is just as well if they are to defeat the forces against them.

Can they face the odds and win? What is Dawn? Is she human or something more? Can their love survive or will Dawn be the death of them all?

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At All (The Adams Brothers Book 3) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Samantha Jayne Grubey

At All (Adams Brothers, #3)At All by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third of the Adams brothers series and this one is all about Sebastian Adams.
Enemies to lovers is one of my favourite tropes and this one didn’t disappoint. It kept me on my toes and I was hooked. I didn’t want to stop reading. I really enjoyed the story and the series as a whole. Really enjoyed the writing and can’t wait to read more from the author.

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kari Williams

A HoleA Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Hole by Phoebe Alexander is a super cute and funny read!

Ace Bennett is following his dreams. Recently moving back to Pennsylvania to live with his college friends and to start a new career. When he sees a girl who absolutely blows his mind, he finds excuses to see ger at her job.

Ella is working as a teller at a bank and the last few weeks a very good looking guy comes un and flirts with her. When he makes her a bet that she cant help but refuse, she agrees to go see him after work.

Can Ace show Ella that he is more than meets the eye? Can Ella find her way past what others have told her about Ace?

The chemistry between Ace and Ella was on fire. The characters are funny and the story well written!

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Shannon Fowler

A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1)A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read A Hole by Phoebe Alexander which was first released in Big City Heat Anthology. This story is a good reminder that friends are so important. And Ace’s friends are hilarious! I hope there are more stories about them! Ella and Ace are the victims of a misunderstanding and friends with good intentions. Hopefully, those friends can help them figure it out.

This is a quick funny and steamy read which, while it is book 1 in the Alpha Bet Guys series, it can be read as a standalone.

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Is This Me? (Being Me Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

Is This Me? (Being Me #1)Is This Me? by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the series and is a great young adult romance. Amanda likes to do things on her own which was quite frustrating just accept help, that’s what i felt like shouting!! otherwise a great read and i could not put it down

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Hell In A Handbasket ( Life Is Hell Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell In A Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hell In A Handbasket
Life Is Hell
Book 3
By Naomi Valkyrie
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
WOW! Prepare yourself for this Paranormal Romance. So many things going on, it will need your full attention. Not really! But really.
This is another visit to Juniper Lake and the paranormals who live there. Right under the noses of the humans. Welcome to Teivel and Orens story. Here we have a Demon and a Demon Hunter working together, hanging out and well, making this book come to life. Can this work for Teivel and Oren? Can two hurt people open their hearts and find what they are looking for? Only reading this book can answer that question. This could be a standalone story, but I recommend you start with Book 1.

Naomi Valkyrie has captured my heart again. Her story is well written and leaves nothing out. I have fallen completely in love with the characters and love the prankster pixie. I laughed and cried, sometimes both throughout this story. I love this series and can’t wait to read book 4. Well Done Naomi Valkyrie! Well Done!

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THE BUCCANEERS OF St. FREDERICK ISLAND by LINDA MARIA FRANK – Review by Dani Dando

The Buccaneers of St. Frederick IslandThe Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As soon as I started reading this, I was sent back to my own childhood of reading the famous five books and other Enid Blyton books, and straight into all the warmth and comfort of the nostalgia those books always conjure. I think this nostalgia is why I found myself loving this book so much, it had the easy simplicity and ridiculous fun that was always present in those novels and it was what I loved so much about them.
As always there is a mystery that needs to be solved; money that should have gone on toys for those less fortunate has grown legs and wandered off and Sprocket and Co are the only ones that have enough about them to solve the mystery and get the moolah back where it belongs. Obviously, things never remain as simple as all that, and the deeper they delve into the mystery, the more dangerous it becomes for them.
Honestly, this is a great book for young children to read, with adventure and intrigue and great characters that come alive on the page, with a whole heck of a lot of moxie (word felt appropriate here for some reason). I would also recommend it to anyone that loved the famous five as a child and wants to revisit those nights reading it under the cover with a torch unless of course, that was just me then in that case I am sorry to have bothered you.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Hayley Thrumble

Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I couldn’t pick this book up fast enough after reading the first in this series and absolutely loving it! I enjoyed this one almost as much, McKinley’s writing style is so easy to read and her writing just flows effortlessly which makes for a really relaxing reading experience, despite the fact the plots are so fast paced and thrilling.

This plot was less thrilling that Twisted Secrets for me personally, which is the only reason I have given a lower rating than the previous book. I – again – really enjoyed reading about Jason and Kayla and I thought Jaxon’s character in particular was very well explored. I would have enjoyed a little more background on Kayla. Having said that, I loved the storyline involving her and Kieran. And the final paragraph of the book genuinely brought tears to my eyes and really moved me.

I think if you want a book that has lots of twists, some steamy romance scenes and a thrilling plot then Amy McKinley is definitely a good author to get to know. I will absolutely be continuing this series and cannot wait to see what the characters will have to face next.

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The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank – Review by Chrissy Spulak

The Buccaneers of St. Frederick IslandThe Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars.

The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank is an adventure! A group of crime-stopping eighth graders want to get to the bottom of a mysterious occurrence at St. BeSillius’ Catholic School and will stop at nothing until the truth is revealed. Set in 1947, this story contains characters who are lively and colorful. When their friends are targeted, the Buccaneers, including the narrator Lily (code name Sprocket), become entangled with thieves who have stolen their hard-earned fundraising money. Any child will love to go along with the Buccaneers as they set things right and save the day. This book is a quick read and recommended for ages 9-18, but can be enjoyed at any age, and by anyone who appreciates a good pirate tale. I definitely recommend this book to readers.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Sara Oxton

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Killer Blonde by Allan Evans a fast-paced four-star read. I enjoyed the story and found it to be very good, but there was something missing, the pacing was very good, fast enough that your heart raced what felt like the whole story, but it wasn’t too fast that you couldn’t follow the story, that’s a great balance to find. The way the story is laid out is very good, it really gives you such great prospective, it does solve some of the mystery but that wasn’t an issue for me as there was still enough hook to the story. Overall a good story, just needed a little more polish for me.

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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Gail Guerrero

Goddess of EverythingGoddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Stars

This is a very original story. I haven’t read a plot like this. I normally don’t read thrillers. Was very surprised by how much I really enjoyed this story. It’s a paranormal thriller that literally has you clutching your pearls. I thought the high level of anticipation would take away from the story but it really enhanced it. Gabriel and his mother’s relationship was very questionable to me at some moments. The level of detail and intensity was amazingly done. You can really tell how unique.

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Love at First Haunt (Haunted Ever After Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Gail Guerrero

Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance (Haunted Ever After Book 1)Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love at First Haunt (Haunted Ever After Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Stars

Love at First Haunt was a fun mystery filled story. The author had a great play on words. Knew how to keep you engaged throughout the story. Allison is a physic that took a break due to a mental break down. Her character was great throughout most of the book. She was definitely trying to grow. Logan was on his way to going insane with his empath abilities. The ghost haunting his property were definitely not helping. They both have a lot of baggage but they find a connection. I enjoyed the flow of the story and the character growth. They knew what they were afraid of in the other person and worked to overcome it.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cade Dawkins is an investigator for the state patrol based in Minnesota and when he gets an early morning phone call, he knows it is bad news, however, when it is an early morning phone call for a one vehicle RTA and it is from someone who is top notch at investigating them, then he knows something is really wrong. When he arrives at the scene and sees that it is an attractive blonde who’s clothes and seatbelt marks with an open seatbelt suggests that something else might be going on, especially when a reflective dot and questionable physical damage to the car. When he gets back to the station, he sees that the other investigator is in and asks about his current case which has remarkable similarities to his current ones and from there, a pattern emerges which is undeniable, this combined with the media being tipped off about the case by an unknown source leads to the case getting more political attention than it needs.

As the days go on and no leads have come in to move the investigation forward, another blonde is found in questionable circumstances again and the pressure to solve the case increases, however the killer is not giving up his agenda and when Cade works out that this isn’t just a simple serial killer, he realises that it might be more of a game and that he is the one being played, but will he be able to solve the mystery before either more bodies turn up or he becomes one of them? This is a thrilling crime novel which will keep you hooked and on the edge of your seat until the conclusion.

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