This one has it all – romance, mystery, suspense. It can definitely be enjoyed as a stand-alone. However I believe greatest enjoyment would come from reading this series in order. This book has a steady pace, a fantastic ebb and flow. I loved the characters and how they developed throughout the story. All in all, a fantastic book and one I look forward to reading again to catch any details I missed the first time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2018-11-26 22:16:412018-11-27 05:36:19Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Heather Lovelace
5 Star Caught In Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) By Sharleen Scott is the third book in The Caught Series. This is a romantic suspense that I couldn’t put down once I started reading it. There are some twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat. This can be read as standalone but I recommend reading the first two books as well as it will give you some background on the characters, but its not necessary. Jace has come home after being gone for five years,he’s a investigative writer. He’s been on the move but hiding since tragedy struck.Samatha has decided no more men for her that is until she meets Jace.The chemistry between these two is oh my Hot! Jace has a past that soon catches up to him and could put Sam in danger. This is a must read.I highly recommend reading this book not just this Book but the whole series. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2018-11-24 22:24:582018-11-25 06:29:16Caught In Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) By Sharleen Scott – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott is a suspense romance and the first book I have read by this author. The references to things in the past and characters lead me to believe that the books in this series should be read in order and I will be going back to read them. Having said that I really enjoyed and was fully engrossed in this mysterious and and suspense of the story of Sam and Jace. There is action and drama that will have you intrigued and hanging on every word and trying to put all the pieces of the puzzle that Sharleen had weaved so well. The story is told in several POV’s which gives the story that much more richness. Samantha’s clock is ticking but she has yet to meet a man that can fill her expectations, that is until one closed off and secretive stranger enters her world. Jace, has been in hiding and on the move after tragedy struck. Now he has come home and just when he thinks that maybe, just maybe he can open his heart again, he finds that not only himself but everyone he knows, is once again in danger of his past. This is a page turner that should not to be missed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-11-11 00:50:262018-11-11 06:30:58Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Jenni Bishop
Caught in Make-Believe: The Caught Series, Book 3 by Sharleen Scott 4 out of 5 stars
This 3rd installment in the Caught series is a fantastic book. It can be read as a standalone, however, you would gain a lot of insight and background knowledge from past characters, and relationships if you read the previous 2 books. While it does not take away from Caught in Make-Believe, I am a firm believer, as a reader, that you should read a series from Book 1. Samantha and Jace are our two main characters. Samantha is a woman who is lucky in business but unlucky in love. Her most recent relationship ended in such a terrible way that she is on the verge of swearing off men. In walks Jace, an investigative journalists who uncovered a massive story that sent him into hiding for 5 years.
Jace does not want to put Samantha in danger and Samantha knows that Jace’s stay will most likely be temporary, but they are drawn together in a way that is both explosive and necessary. But Jace’s past catches up with him and he soon figures out that 5 years away, is not nearly enough to escape the dangers that are after him.
I loved this story. The suspense combined with the romance made for a perfect book to curl up and read on a rainy friday night. The sentence structures were full and complete thoughts and the paragraphs flowed from to the other. I never felt rushed, nor did I feel that I was not given enough information during this book. Highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Krystal Gregoryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKrystal Gregory2018-11-10 01:26:532018-11-10 13:31:01Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series, Book 3) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Krystal Gregory
Caught in Make-Believe by Sharleen Scott is the third book in her The Caught series. This book can be read as a standalone although I feel as a reader you would benefit from starting at the beginning of the series to get the full background and character build up. However it is not necessary and does not take away from the story. This was a new author for me and I loved how intrigued she kept me throughout the story. I couldn’t wait to find out who was behind the threat to Jace and Samantha. I couldn’t wait to see if they would find a way to make their relationship work. The chemistry and attraction between them was obvious and believable right from the word go. The way in which this story was built up help to build the interest and keep you hooked all the way through. The story and characters were well developed and created a depth to the story that made it even better. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I will definitely be going back to read the whole series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2018-11-07 13:47:122018-11-07 18:12:52Caught in Make-Believe by Sharleen Scott – Review by Kerry Baker
“This wasn’t some make-believe game…. These people played for keeps.”
Caught in Make-Believe is the third book in The Caught Series by Sharleen Scott. This is my first read from Ms. Scott, and even though this book could be read as a standalone, there were characters and references to past events, that I felt I should have known about. It didn’t detract from this story, but it did pique my curiosity to read the other books and find out what happens in them, too. This is a romantic suspense, with mystery, suspense, second chances, some action, drama, and so much more. The story is quite intriguing, and I found myself throwing around various scenarios in my mind, trying to put all the pieces together and work out what was going on. The mystery and suspense were done really well done and kept the momentum of the story going. Samantha Dylan is the manager at “Sweet Stuff” bakery, she is an outgoing, likeable, and optimistic person who hasn’t had much luck in the relationship department, having just broken up with her cheating fiancé (ex). At 35 she feels her biological clock ticking and has begun to worry that she may never get her chance to experience motherhood, especially since she wasn’t getting any younger. When a grumpy, prickly man enters the bakery for a cup of coffee and something to eat, little did she know just how much her world would be turned upside down. Jace Colton is a writer, a former investigative reporter who has just made his way ‘home’ after 5 long years travelling. He is haunted by a tragedy that forced him to flee- he had delved too deeply into a story and got too close to some very dangerous information which painted a target on his back. He’s been living off the grid, always on the move, never staying anywhere for any length of time- with only his dog Martin for company. But now he’s been drawn home- because he thinks he has what he needs to finally lay his past to rest, once and for all.
“He accelerated with timidity, not wanting to do this, but knowing he must. The past required a showdown. Pistols or swords at dawn.”
The last thing he expected was to meet someone who made him feel ‘alive’ again for the first time in 5 years. But, with a target on his back, anyone who associated with him could also be in danger. What happens when the danger he’s been running from finally catches up with him? This was a very interesting story that is wonderfully detailed and descriptive. It’s told from several points of view which gives the reader a real immersive reading experience. The tension, suspense and drama were crafted really well and kept me flipping the pages to keep up with what was happening and piecing the puzzle together. I’m off to explore the other two books now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2018-11-07 12:44:082018-11-07 13:35:11Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book #3) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Angela Hayes.
This is a romance-mystery-suspense book that I enjoyed from the beginning, along with the twists and turns. Jace is an investigative writer that has come home after five years. Samantha has decided no more project men for her but then she meets Jace. What will happen when Jace’s past catches up to him? Will it put them both in danger? I enjoyed both of these characters and their chemistry. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens to them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2018-11-07 11:07:542018-11-07 11:08:39Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) By: Sharleen Scott 5 out of 5 stars
The story Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott is a romantic suspense book. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. It is a book with enough mystery and suspense that I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I loved reading about the characters of Jace Colton and Samantha Dylan. Samantha is the manager of the local bakery and a woman who has not been lucky in relationships. The way her last one ended has her contemplating not starting another. Then she meets Jace. Jace is an investigative journalist who five years ago was on the edge of a story that would be big if and when it broke. Tragedy and threats drove him to disappear. He is now back in Angel Beach, Oregon and has found himself attracted to Samantha. She knows that his stay is most likely temporary. He doesn’t want to put her in danger. Both Jace and Samantha’s attraction to each other leads them into a relationship. Their feelings for each other are strong and there is a passion between them. When odd events start happening is it because of Jace’s past and if so, how much danger is this couple in? What does the future hold for both Jace and Samantha? Will they get a chance at an HEA? Read this book to find out. I found myself growing to love both Jace and Samantha with each chapter that I read. They are a couple that is meant to be together and I was always rooting for them. As I grew up in a small town, I loved that this book was set in one. Most of the additional characters know each other, and the community seems to be tight knit. It gives you a warm feeling just like you have come home. I also enjoyed the bantering back and forth that goes on between Jace and Samantha. This is a wonderfully written story with some amazing characters. Highly recommended reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-11-07 03:35:132018-11-07 07:55:28Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series) By Sharleen Scott – Review by Laura Furuta
When investigative journalist Jace Colton discovered the truth behind a dark net crime organization, those close to him paid the ultimate price. Further threats forced him to disappear. Five years later, he returns to Angel Beach, Oregon, his hometown, to salvage the life his pursuers destroyed. But he may not have returned alone.
Another failed relationship convinces bakery manager Samantha Dylan she’s done with project men, and the last thing she needs is someone like Jace Colton twisting her heart into knots. He has secrets, and she knows he might leave. The last thing Samantha needs is what she wants most.
Jace is walking a tightrope and everything feels off-kilter. His past demands a showdown, and now Samantha is in danger too. Will they survive the fight?
Sharleen Scott is the author of the romantic suspense Caught Series. She has also written Tangles, the story of a man dealing with his mother’s escalating Alzheimer’s disease and long-held family secrets. She lives and writes in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains in beautiful Washington State.
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