Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jake Wolfe is an ex-marine with a non-nonsense attitude that you are sure to love! From the first page, this book is difficult to put down as you just fall in love with the characters and the incredibly gripping story! Mark Nolan has done a wonderful job leaving me both satisfied as a reader and wanting more!
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this second installment of the Chicago Vigilantes novels it is the story of Sloane Friday, a fiery ex cop with bright pink hair and a chequered history, which is all being brought back to her as she takes her turn as the Vigilante, and continues the fight against the drug that is Phantom and it’s suppliers. The death toll is rising higher and the hospitals are full of patients who have been affected by Phantom, but have not succumbed to it’s deadly influence.
It begins underground with Luke Radcliffe doing some urban exploration in a familiar set of tunnels with a friend of his, that is until he gets sick of him complaining and offers him a get out clause, after he leaves, Luke continues on until he hears shouts and gunfire in the tunnels. Thinking quickly, he tries the door and when he finds it stuck, he goes to find an alternative entrance to the control room above, when he does, he finds the Vigilante facing off against three armed individuals and remembering his military background in the Marines, he takes a shot at the one who is creeping behind the Vigilante and then quickly makes his exit from the tunnels, just before he gets out, the Vigilante catches up with him and nods an acknowledgement before blending back into the shadows.
We next see Sloane removing the Vigilante suit at their command center and get’s a dressing down from her boss regarding her antics in the tunnels and how she isn’t invincible, but is still a vital member of the team and Sloane explains her thinking behind the risk and the consequences of her actions. This leads the conversation to her mystery saviour in the tunnels and whether they had found out who he is and what he was doing there, but the only shot of the license plate is unreadable and they are back to square one, however, they did discover that there was a professor at the local university, Professor Luke Radcliffe who knows a lot about the underground tunnels and may have an idea of whether they could be the way that the traffickers are moving the Phantom around.
The next day Sloane dons a wig and goes to the university to talk to the professor and attend one of his lectures, but first she decides to go to his office and have a look around, then realising the time, she leaves and heads to the lecture hall, but not before running into someone, they apologise to each other and head their own way thinking nothing more of the encounter, that is until they realise that they are in the same lecture hall. After the lecture has finished, Sloane stays back to talk to the professor and ask for his help, he politely declines, but Sloane leaves her card and asks him to contact her if he changes his mind. This is where Sloane and Friday meet for the first time, but as the situation changes and they realise that Luke is in more danger than he knows and that they will have to work together in order to attain the goals which they set themselves, this is where attraction and feelings come into play to make things just a little bit more complicated.
Will they be able to work together and successfully navigate the darkness surrounding them, or will the darkness separate and destroy them and those around them? This action packed thrill ride with a splash of romance added in, will leave you not wanting to put the book down until you know how it ends, another addictive installment without a doubt.
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Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this novel to be an enjoyable and engaging read and the storyline and plot had me hooked from start to finish. The story is full of drama, action, suspense, violence and romance which made this a real fast paced, action packed page turner. Although book two in the ‘A Chicago Vigilantes Novel’ series it can be read as a standalone story, however I enjoyed the exciting first book in the series. In ‘Urban Justice’, Chicago is being dragged even deeper into darkness and the fearless ex cop Sloane Friday works with a few other select men to help guard her new home, as the Vigilante. When the deadly drug Phantom continues to spread claiming innocence life’s each night Sloane asks former Marine Professor Luke Radcliffe for help. Luke thought he had left behind the world of violence but as he is dragged back into the underground world of the criminals he discovers and admires the unique team of Vigilantes who are fighting in the shadows. As Luke and Sloane come together to save the people of Chicago they put their own lives in danger. The more time they spend together the more difficult they find it to deny their attraction to one another. As love blossoms between them in the darkness and violence that surrounds them the couple wonder if they can ever have a future together. The chemistry between Sloane and Luke literally sizzled off the page and the author really made the main characters come alive. Due to the descriptive narrative the setting was also bought to life and I felt fully immersed in the underground world of the Vigilantes. This was an exciting read and I look forward to future books in this series.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 2 in A Chicago Vigilantes Series. I enjoyed this book just as much as the first one. The story is faced paced and full of action as well as steamy hot attraction. It keeps you gripped from beginning to end.
Sloane Friday used to be a cop in her pervious life until she left and become part of the Vigilantes protecting Chicago from all the dangers and stopping a lethal drug called Phantom from being released.
After Mr White gets away Sloane is on a mission to discover how they are transporting the drug around the city. She thinks the tunnels underground maybe the answer. But with little knowledge of them she needs a professional to help.
Lucian is an ex marine turned professor. He knows the tunnels like the back of his hand and is just the guy Sloane needs to help with her mission.
Will Lucian agree to help her? Will he accept the risks helping her will bring? Is the attraction between them to dangerous for them to pursue?
This book is full of twists and turns which neither of them expect.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh boy have i been waiting for this one! India Kells has done it again, this time with the second book in the Chicago Vigilantes series. This book, just like its predecessor, is full to the brim with action, intensity, and romance. I loved it from start to finish, and have fallen in love with this authors work! India just has a way with writing that will practically bring the characters to life. I loved reading Sloane and Luke’s story, and i just could not put it down until i got to the about the author! This book, like all of India’s work, will keep you hooked from the moment you lay your eyes on the page until it’s 2 am and you’ve accidentally finished most, if not all of the book! I wholeheartedly recommend not only this series, by any and all of India’s work!
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this fast-paced, suspenseful story, full of plot twists as well as romance. Sloane and Luke are well-developed characters, with complexities and chemistry. I loved the Chicago setting mixed in with urban exploration and drug addiction. India Kells’ writing flows so smoothly and I could really see sparks flying. This is definitely an intense page-turner.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Urban Justice is the 2nd book in the Chicago Vigilantes series by India Kells. I recommend reading them in order, to get the full understanding of the vigilantes purpose and members. However, it could be read out of order. They are great quick books, and you won’t want to put them down. This book is filled with a good mix of romance, action, suspense, and justified violence. I like that the female lead, Sloane, is an awesome strong bad @$$ woman! She is an ex cop, and holds her own against the men. She is on a mission and rocks it! I love the sense of mystery that builds throughout the story between Sloane and Luke. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Love Kells’ writing style, she hooks you early and you don’t want to let go!
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As with any book by this author, you are drawn into the story from the get go and taken for one heck of a ride. Sloane is an ex-cop turned vigilante, trying to rid the city of a drug called Phantom, with the help of some others. Enter Luke and we have everything you could need in a story. I don’t like to give details as all books should be read and experienced in your own way but I cannot wait to get to know the rest of this group and this story was just as good as the first.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Urban Justice by India Kells
Five Stars
Urban Justice is the second book in the Chicago Vigilantes series by India Kells. This book can be read as a standalone, but I would highly recommend you read this series in order. You will enjoy it so much more with the backstory. I have to say India Kells is one of my go to authors, all of her books are filled with action and adventure. This book had me reading well past my bed time and I don’t regret being tired the next morning. This was definitely a roller coaster of a ride, I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. This is in my top five books I have read this year. Sloan’s and Luke have chemistry and are really interesting characters. If you like action and adventure with you romance, this is the book for you.
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Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kells has always proven to be a solid author – I always enjoy her books. This one – wow. I’ve enjoyed the premise behind this series and this second book has taken it to another level. It is the perfect balance of romance and suspense. The character detail and plot development make every page come to life. I fell head first into the pages and simply devoured it. Another winner – I cannot wait to read it again!
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Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the two-book series. I have enjoyed both books, but I think that I like the second book slightly more. India Kells has been my go-to author when I am looking for a juicy book to read. The action and adventures pulled me in from the beginning. I kept turning the pages and I had to read this in one sitting. The book is about a group of crimefighters that are a Vigilante group. The leader is a woman, Sloane who happens to be a police officer who works with this group. They are out to get the Phantom who is terrorizing Chicago. There may be a love relationship steaming between Sloane and one of the vigilante members. Can Sloane and the Vigilante stop the Phantom? Will they be the group that keeps Chicago safe? I highly recommend reading this book to find out the answers to these questions and much more.
Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lies that Bind is the first book I have read by Valerie Davisson. It is book 6 in the Logan McKenna series, which I didn’t know until the end. While it can be read as a stand alone, you probably should read the series. I was really overwhelmed the first 1/4 of the book with all the characters. There is a lot going on, and so so many people. Once I pieced together who was who, and was related, it all started to click. Even still, there is a lot going on in this story, but it all comes together in the end. You just need to stick it out until the end to have the ahhh ha moment. I was impressed with the author’s writing style. She had 2 stories going, one from the past, and one current. It seemed 2 very different stories, but then it all came together. The story line is one of jealousy that leads to deadly rage more than once. I recommend this book, and look forward to reading more in the series.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Urban Justice by India Kells is the second book in the Chicago Vigilantes series and was a great read! This book was captivating from the first chapter, and was a great sequel to the first novel. This book is part of a series, but I found it works well as a stand alone novel. You don’t necessarily need to know the events in the first book to follow along with this one, although it does help a bit. The characters were great and the story was amazing. I still can’t decide whether I liked the first book better or this one, they were both so good! This was a great edition to the series and I can’t wait to read the next one!
Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Lies That Bind is a murder mystery that spans multiple generations. Set in a small town off the coast of Oregon, the story opens with the death of an heiress to the oldest and most prestigious hotel in the area. Follow Logan McKenna, a newcomer to Oregon, as she and her friends try to make sense of the heiress’s death, and Frankie Collins, the founder of The Collins Hotel and family fortune. I enjoyed following the dual narratives of Logan in the 21st century and Frankie’s story from the 1930’s, and I felt like the novel’s structure and concept is executed well enough to provide a good read. However, I preferred Frankie’s side of the story, and I found myself reading through Logan’s storyline just to get back to reading about the events of the past. I didn’t develop any particular attachment to Logan’s plot or her character. Overall, Lies That Bind is a good murder mystery that explores the themes of family, death and greed.
Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having read the previous books in the ‘Logan McKenna Series’ and enjoyed them I was looking forward to this novel and was not disappointed. I personally think that the series has just got better and better. We are back with our heroine Logan McKenna, who along with Ben is buying a fixer-upper on the Oregon coast. Logan and her half-sister, Olivia who she has never met before investigate when Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Collins is found drowned in the pool of her family’s Depoe Bay hotel, ‘The Collins’. The police focus their investigation on Wade Ellis, Charlie’s fiancé who had both means and opportunity along with motive and no alibi. However, as Logan starts to dig she uncovers secrets and lies that bind the Collins and Ellis families together. Logan needs to uncover the truth before the murderer kills again. As usual I was hooked from page one by this page turner of a novel. The storyline flows well and the plot has plenty going on in it to keep the reader happily turning the pages. Logan is a great main character who really brings the story together and I liked the new addition of her half sister Olivia and the dynamic between the two of them bought another element to the story. The author has away of bringing both the characters and the setting alive through her detailed narrative which made me feel immersed in the story. Addressing the themes of mental illness gave more depth and realism to the story. I was gripped until the last page and I look forward to the next book in the series.
Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It still baffles me that I can be six books into a series and still just as invested as I was in book one. I really think that Valerie Davisson knocks it out of the park with the Logan McKenna series and book six, Lies That Bind, is no exception. I have enjoyed watching Logan as she navigates work and life and her overall character progression but what I really enjoy is the subject matter, mental illness, lies etc. woven in each storyline. Lies That Bind is a story that keeps you interested from start to finish. As I am sure I have mentioned in the past, the Logan McKenna series and Lies That Bind can be read as standalone books. I personally have read the series in order and prefer to know the tiny details or connections that may pop up along the way. Regardless, this is a great 4 star read I would definitely recommend.
Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Lies That Bind: A Logan McKenna Mystery #6 (Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson
Davisson has outdone herself once again. Every Logan McKenna novel gets more interesting as you read. Davisson knows what she’s doing when writing these books.
Logan McKenna is buying a vacation house. What she doesn’t expect is to be dragged into yet another investigation. Her half sister finds the dead body and now Logan wants to know more.
Logan knows she should stay out of it, but she can’t. When the owner of the house shows up then things start getting complicated. The quote I chose for Logan is: “That was nice of you, offering to help Wade like that, but don’t you have a job to get back tobin New York?”
Highly recommended for crime lovers!
Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the sixth book in the Logan Mckenna Series. I have enjoyed all the books in the series so far and this one is just as good. I love Logan’s character all she wants is a peaceful life but she kept finding herself in the middle of murder and mystery at every turn. These books keep you gripped and guessing at every turn.
Logan’s life is full of complications but when Logan and her half sister get caught up in a murder investigation they need to work together and sort through history to figure out who did it.
In the past there was a horrible murder that leaves two families to go different ways. When one member of the family turns up dead and murder is suspected the number 1 suspect is her fiance who is a member of the other family. Has conflicts in the past caused him to commit murder or was it just a tragic accident.
Logan needs to work through the ties in the past and present to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Urban Justice
A Chicago Vigilantes Novel
Book 2
By India Kells
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This is a full length novel, involved around Romantic Suspense and Crime. No Spoilers Here!
The Vigilante Sloane Friday. She was a cop, but has turned vigilante. Her goal is to stop the Phantom, a drug that is killing people nightly. Sloane must get help from the one man she should stay clear of. Former marine Luke Radcliffe is out in the night when Sloane approaches him for help. While he hoped to never get involved with violence, he is in the throes of danger. The biggest being Sloane Friday. Now he, Sloane and the other vigilantes are deep underground. To stop the Phantom from reaching the streets.
India Kells has written this heart stopping roller coaster. At which she did a great job keeping me on the edge of my seat. She will clean you of all the feels and some you had no idea you had. The events in this story will make you wonder if this was real or just make believe. I love the 2 Main characters in this story. You can’t help falling in love with Sloane and Luke. Well Done India Kells! Well done.
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Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another great story for this series! Logan is remodeling the fixer upper she and Ben have bought and she is set to meet her half sister! Then they of course get pulled into a murder case and it all takes off from there. As always these stories keep me glued to the pages to see where its going to go and I’m usually wrong! Great series and of course look forward to more from this author.
The Farmer’s Slaughter by Liliana Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found Liliana Hart by accident about 8 or 9 years ago when I saw the cover to her first JJ Graves book and that book blew me away. I’m a bit behind on the series, but every book I have read has been loved. So, when I was looking for a quick cozy mystery book I came across this one and let me tell thank goodness i did! The setting is perfect, I love that it’s light but has mystery and I love the connection between Agatha and Hank. I would have liked to see a little more build up and suspense in the book like she writes in the JJ Graves series, but I’m hoping that will happy as the series progresses. If you are looking for a light cozy mystery that is a quick read then grab this book!
Love Heels!: The TV news business can be murder by Lynne Russell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love Heels! The TV News Business Can Be Murder (PJ Santini Series, #3) by Lynne Russell is a romantic crime book that has comedy in almost every part! This author created a fun book that i enjoyed from beginning to end. The banter between the characters is probably my favorite part of this book because it made me like the characters even more. I am looking forward to reading more by this author and I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good laugh.
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Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved that this book had us traveling back and forth in time. From the times of Prohibition to 2020, we’re thrown into a murder mystery that’s unlike any other. I love that the author’s personal settings happen to be thrown into these stories as well. Logan is also balancing a private life with her professional life which we know can be tough for her. This book is multilayered in numerous ways but the author definitely gets the reader to think about a lot while indulging in a murder mystery. These kinds of stories do wonders for my memory and for a new way of thinking.
Love Heels! The TV news business can be murder by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love Heels!: The TV news business can be murder is the third book in the PJ Santini series by Lynne Russell. Being a huge fan of Janet Evanovich, this book was right up my alley. I loved the wittiness of PJ Santini. Another great aspect of this book was PJ’s interaction with her family. I wanted to be a part of this family and all of their craziness. The murder mystery kept me on my toes the whole time. This was my first time reading a book in this series or by this author, but I look forward to reading more.
Love Heels! The TV news business can be murder by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love Heels!: The TV news business can be murder by Lynne Russell is the third book in the PJ Santini Series. So glad to get another PJ Santini book. This series is full of laughs, groans, and twists and turns. PJ is a sassy and smart woman with a great cast of supporting characters. This series is always a quick read for me because I am caught up in the story and this was no exception. PJ is one the case again and always gives it her all, but sometimes and often things do not go as planned. I love how she means well and enjoy where her mind wanders as she thinks through everything going on. This is a fun getaway to what has been 2020 and I’m glad this is one of the books I’m finishing the year out with. If you are looking for fun, read with great characters you have to pick up this book and series. I look forward to reading more from Lynne Russell in the future and hopefully reading more PJ Santini books.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read a few books from this author and she always exceeds my expectations. This is the second book for the addictive series The Chicago Vigilantes. You can read this story as a stand alone 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 was hooked on the first page. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible book.
Sloane Friday is one of the selected few to be part of this vigilante group. She was a cop before this so she knows danger. Sloane is told to go undercover to get a professor’s help. He is the key to stopping this dangerous drug that is killing a lot of people in her city. Sloane was thinking that this professor was going to be old but he is drop dead gorgeous. She can’t get him out of her mind for some reason. When they are joined together sparks start to fly but they have a job to do first. Will Sloane find love that she has been waiting for or will the darkness take that away from her as well?
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Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When you are fighting a invisible force, then you find yourself attracted to someone but has Sloane time to find out if it could be more.
Sloane has put her career behind her and she is now a part of the Guardians Angels as the vigilante, can she carry on and try and stop the evil force which is still in the city.
Luke has had his fair share of violence being within the military but when he sees Sloane and feels the attraction can he be drawn back into the world and still be able to open up to Sloane and with the chemistry sparking can they start a relationship in the middle of chaos.
I love this story, as the second installment it is full of action like the first story and with Sloane’s character it drives through the chapters and has you drawn in from the beginning. As the book goes through you wonder if they can ever be together with Sloane’s secret will she let Luke into her world. The chemistry between the two characters jump off the page and I love the way the story weaves in and out of the city which builds the suspense of the story. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
Love Heels! The TV news business can be murder by Lynne Russell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a fun and lighthearted romantic comedy novel with an added crime mystery element which had me hooked from start to finish. It is book three in a series and personally I would recommend reading the previous books first, to be introduced to PJ and find out her backstory. I love the main character, private investigator and television news reporter, PJ Santini who the author really makes come alive and who brings the story together. When a divorce case turns into a homicide investigation it puts PJ at risk but it doesn’t stop her from investigating. Louboutin wearing PJ is a brilliant lead character as she is independent, feisty, sassy and not afraid to speak her mind and I fell in love with her whilst reading this novel. PJ’s crazy family all bring a different element to the story and the witty banter between the family members had me laughing out loud at times. The crime mystery element had me gripped and kept me guessing. The narrative flows well making this an easy read and the plot is action packed and kept me happily turning the pages. I found ‘Love Heels’ to be an engaging and enjoyable read and you can tell that the author really knows about the world in which she writes about as the, “first woman to anchor a regular network nightly newscast”. I look forward to reading future books in this series.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Urban Justice is the fantastic 2nd book in the Chicago Vigilantes series by India Kells. I have been a fan of India Kells writing for a couple of years now and was looking forward to the 2nd instalment in this series as I had thoroughly enjoyed the first book. It was no surprise that I adored this book too as I’ve never read anything by India Kells that I did not absolutely love.
India Kells has an amazing knack for writing characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. This was also the case for Sloane and Luke. Sloane is a totally badass ex cop, now vigilante and Luke is the ex marine, professor who just exudes sex appeal. A match made in heaven or hell? Let’s just say that their road to romance is far from a straight, smooth path.
As with other India Kells’ books this had a storyline that grabbed me immediately and had me hooked throughout. It was full of emotion, danger, violence and suspense. I love India Kells’ style of writing and the way that the stories flow so well, taking you on an amazing journey, that as much as you want to know what happens, you just don’t want to get off and Urban Justice is a prime example of that. It really is a great story with amazing characters and I can’t wait to read more of this series to see which vigilante we get to learn more about next.
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This author once again brings us another incredible read that’s fast-paced, action-packed and captivating from the beginning to end! You get quickly emersed in this read with its incredible storyline and even better characters that really bring this story to life. You find yourself reading this book in one sitting, on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. Sloane and Luke give us another incredible journey with incredible chemistry that will keep you hooked the entire time. I highly recommend this read and this author!
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