The Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Suspenseful thrilling crime
What a fantastic start to a series. This book had me glued with suspense, mystery, edge of seat danger, loads of action and intrigue. The writing just draws you in, and it’s almost like watching a movie. The characterisation is spot on and I was vested from the beginning. I am so looking forward to following this series.
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During the Great Jubilee of the Aten, a mysterious series of tomb robberies takes place, and witnesses begin to die. With plague ravaging the palace, where Hani’s daughter is a physician, and Egypt’s ally, Naharin, collapsing into the hands of a usurper, Hani must make sense of what is happening. And who in high places is his real enemy.
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~ COMING SOON ~ ~ ~Three stories. One destination.
A swamp rat-turned lady, a hotshot southern attorney, and a small-town dreamer endure life’s cruel twists on the way to Hollywood’s swanky Mansfield Supper Club.
Louisiana, 1927. A brutal fate sweeps seventeen-year-old Francie Roubideaux from the Louisiana bayou to the iron rule of Miss Claire in New Orleans. She survives using her daddy’s wits and mama’s grace, but fickle fortune isn’t done with her yet….
Illinois, 1937. Rose Donovan’s dreary small-town life takes a turn when a New York City music man whisks her away to Hollywood. But soon she’s torn between addictive passion and another man’s arms…and more than Rose’s heart is on the line.
Georgia, 1936. A rising star on the Atlanta legal circuit, Beau Hartwell is the envy of every lawyer in the city…until his past desperately comes to call. Can big-city Beau handle backwoods justice, or will the case break more than his career?
In one fateful night, their worlds collide in ways no one saw coming…
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really good read! I’m glad this one read as a standalone, as I don’t remember much from the first book. This one was thrilling, and full of so many twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. I can’t decide which book I like better so far but I’m excited to read the next installment to this series!
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read by R. Weir and to say I’m amazed is an understatement. Fallen Star is the second book in the series, but I happened to pick this one up first. Even without reading the previous book I was blown away. I’m headed to pick up The Divine Devils to really absorb the full storyline.
Megan Getz is a well-known actress that hires the Divine Devils to help her with a precarious blackmail situation. Hunter Divine and his Devils will stop at nothing to help uncover the shadows of murder, drugs, and corruption in Reno. Will they be able to help Megan, or will they just make the situation worse?
Every time I tried to put this book down, I found myself picking it right back up. I highly recommend Fallen Star and can’t wait to see what happens next in the series!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2: Mystery Suspense Crime Thriller by R Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir. I loved this book. Its the second in the Divine Devils series and can be read as a standalone but I feel is enjoyed more by reading the first one. Hunter Divine is a member of the Divine Devils who are actually a team that goes in and cleans up mistakes famous people get themselves into. When Hollywood Starlet Megan Getz has a dalliance with a man at a Reno Casino he ends up blackmailing her over and over until she finally reaches out to The Divine Devils for help. Hunter knows he can take care of it but doesn’t count on the ugly characters he’s will uncover in the Reno high rollers and their security. As they dig deeper they uncover all kinds of ugly things, prostitution rings, murder rings and more. Will Hunter be able to save Megan’s reputation and career or will he be taken down by the criminals? Read this amazing crime thriller to find out!
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This author writes wonderful, cozy, mysteries that are unique, and they are great to curl up with and read straight through to the end. Her ideas are original, thrilling, and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Divided Lives seems to have connections to this authors other cozy mysteries series, The Notebook Mysteries, and I can attest that if you enjoyed those you will absolutely enjoy this book. As a historical fiction, crime fiction, and true crime fan this book was right up my alley. It was actually based on a true case that was a big contributor to the story. Lottie, our main character, is unashamedly bi-sexual which is another main theme throughout the book, which during this time period was mostly kept under wraps, and secret, and that sets the stage for the blackmail the main character and many others are the target of. Another big focus of the story is how woman are ‘supposed’ to look and ‘supposed’ to behave and I really enjoyed how Lottie pushed through, and busted all of those barriers. I did have a hard time at first with all of the bouncing between the past, and the present, that I usually don’t have issues following, but I found this did smooth out as the book progressed. Overall, this was a wonderful read and I enjoyed all of the authors original thoughts. I would definitely recommend this book to others who enjoy the same genre.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again, another amazing book in the divine devil’s series. I honestly could not put this book down just like the first one. I love the way the author is so creativity behind every story and character which makes you love the book more. I absolutely love the way this author writes I can never get enough of it. this story was action packed filled with suspense that I couldn’t put it down till I found out what happened next. This book is so well written that it makes you really wonder if it’s actually real, and sucks you into the world of Hunter, falling into a world wind of secret’s, danger, drugs, extortion, blackmail that the divine devils have to face while helping Megan a Hollywood celebrity. Another amazing book by an amazing author, I cant wait for more.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fallen Star
By: R. Weir
5*
This is an amazing crime book. The pace was set in the first book of the series and I had high expectations for this book that I was unsure could be met. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this book was just as good, if not better, than the first.
Once again, Hunter Divine is being called on to protect someone in danger. This time it is a Hollywood starlet, who is being blackmailed for things she has done that she would much rather forget. Hunter has a million different things thrown at him this time, but with the added problem of this case reminding him of the case that made him leave the U.S. Marshalls.
Readers are provided with a story that I definitely could not put down. I love this series and truly hope that there are more books being planned.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fallen Star by R. Weir is the second book in The Divine Devils Book series. It follows Hunter Divine and his crew of private investigators as they take the case of Megan Getz; a Hollywood star that is being blackmailed. This is a very action-packed book. The characters are solid and the plot is strong and intense. I especially enjoyed Hunter’s character and his crew. They definitely handled everything and got the job done. The story is very realistic and is a definite page-turner. Awesome read!
The Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Divine Devils
By: R. Weir
5*
I loved this book! The idea is fantastic and the twists and turns kept coming. More importantly, I found an author whose books I will reread and recommend time and time again.
Paige’s two children are in extreme danger. Three attacks on their lives in less than that many weeks. She does the only thing a mother can do call the best person she can to protect them. The problem is, that person is also someone who broke her heart many times over. Hunter Divine answers the call and does all he can to help his past lover. He is living a very sketchy life right now but would do anything for this one that may have gotten away.
The twists and turns kept coming as the book unfurls. What I loved the most was that is was so hard to put down. I am so glad that this is the beginning of a new series and I cannot wait to read the next book.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2: Mystery Suspense Crime Thriller by R Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hunter Divine is a member of the Devine Devils, a group of specialists who help to clean up after indiscretions or events which other people would deem to dangerous to even think of, but they are very good at what they do, sometimes with a dalliance or two on the way to keep things interesting, or maybe that is just Hunter. Megan Getz is a Hollywood starlet whose parents were famous on the silver screen and ever since becoming a child star, so has Megan, now it is in her own right as a star in a sitcom, as well as other projects as well, but what isn’t known is that in her private life, she enjoys a few dalliances of her own and this is why she has turned to the Divine Devils for help.
She made an indiscreet mistake in a casino in Reno with a man she saw for one night and one night only, but little did she know that she was going to be taken advantage of and extorted every month since it happened, she is now at her wits end and doesn’t know where else to turn since anyone else deemed it too dangerous to investigate. Armed with the knowledge to start off with Hunter and his team head to Reno to dig around and unearth the extorter, as well as stop them from doing anything of the like in the future, but nothing is as easy as it seems as the team go undercover as high rollers, their staff and a security guard to dig on the inside as well.
While they star their undercover antics, they play their roles well, but after the first few days nothing occurs worth mentioning, so they split off for a while leaving two team members to keep their cover and the others to ask more questions of Megan to see if there is anything they missed the first time round. It turns out there was and this leads to a promising place to really dig in deep and one team member in particular in in the perfect place, but when he uncovers more than just extortion and minor scams, the team are in for a possibly lethal ride as they try to both take down a prostitution and murder ring with ties to the local crime syndicate, as well as extricate their fallen star in the process, but can they do it with their mind, body and souls intact? This is another exciting and suspenseful, thriller which will keep you guessing throughout and on the edge of your seat as the action packed investigation plays out.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I feel like this should be a show or movie!
There are so many twists and turns but so captivating! You wouldn’t think the people that make up this team is actually a team but they work so well together! Hunter Divine was a US Marshal but he was let go and he’s been on a downward spiral ever since. When he’s called in for personal security on a wealthy family, the plot is only starting!
I love that there are past experiences and how the team met one another! I definitely recommend!
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The team is back together! They have been assigned a case involving an actress from Tinseltown. While investigating, Hunter also reaches back to his US Marshal days and tries to connect the dots.
Naturally there’s trouble, a bit of chaos, undercover work, and so much more!
I absolutely love the story lines within the story itself. Such a good read!!
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story mostly follows Lottie, a female lawyer working for a corrupt justice, and how her life intertwines with an historic murder trial involving gangsters and police taking bribes. Lottie is bisexual, but must maintain a conservative appearance for her job. Once the trial gets assigned to her justice, she and her friends begin working behind the scenes to uncover who’s behind a blackmailing plot to manipulate the court proceedings and outcome. The characters are fun and interesting, and I enjoyed the historical tale.
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COMING SOON ~~~Gary Hollins is a mystery to Debbie Haring.
She’s seen him snap into action with bullets flying when their private detective assignments turned bad. It blew her mind.
He learned those deadly skills somewhere, and his grumpy-assed attitude, but whenever she broaches the subject, the shutters go up.
Gary only works when Debbie nags him. He’s content to survive on bad jokes and cheap beer wasting his days away in a West Australian beachside caravan park.
His past is behind him, far away in England, and that’s where he wants it to stay.
Then Debbie’s world collapses. Her beloved mum’s the first Bell’s Landing local to test positive for the killer COVID virus sweeping the globe.
She’s in despair, stuck in quarantine with her kids and Gary while husband Matt, her rock, is eight hundred kilometres away on a mine site. So, Gary turns reluctantly to the only thing that might distract her, his sorry tale.
And it all comes out. How he was cut from SAS recruitment just short of graduation, but a fringe-government organisation offered Gary a reprieve. If he could infiltrate a neo-Nazi hate group, they’d see he had a second chance at special forces wings. The impossible choices — ordered to participate in increasingly violent attacks, plagued with doubts about his shady handlers while his pregnant girlfriend tore her hair out over the lies he had to tell at home.
The story’s tearing Gary apart, but it’s all that keeps Debbie sane as her mum’s condition deteriorates.
To help his friend, Gary must face the demons that drove him from his own family.
Hollins & Haring #3, Gunner is a standalone mystery thriller set in Western Australia and London.
This is the 2nd book so I don’t know if I would have learned more or liked the book more if I had read the first one. However, this seemed to be standalone so It was a completed book I felt. I loved the plot and the summary of the book. That was what drew me in. It teased suspense and drama and a torrid past. However, when diving into the book I was disappointed and not as “wowed” as I would have liked to have been. There are some taboo subjects that talk of rape, sex trafficking, and trauma caused by it. Kate is intriguing and brings the story together. It picked up the pace and continued to keep me interested enough to finish it and read it. T Overall I would recommend this for a thriller and an interesting book.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Megan Getz is a celebrity who lives the posh live. Hunter is a Private Investigator. When Megan becomes the victim of blackmail scheme, Hunter is hired to investigate. Megan has a secret of a past discretion that she doesn’t want it to be public knowledge. Megan desires Hunter in ways that are not in his duties as a PI. He denies her advances. Throughout the story you learn more of Hunter’s life as a US Marshall and how he feels about things he had done.
This story is fast action and suspense, with some steamy sides. It is part two in a series, but can be read as a stand alone.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it. The author grips you from the beginning and does not let go. There were times I had to reread due to being in shock. From the characters to the plot, everything is captivating. I will be reading more from this author and this series.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I finally got the my hands on book 2 of the series and it did not disappoint!! Even though this book could be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading book 1 to get to know Hunter Divine.
Hunter Divine, former US Marshal and now a PI and his crew have to pick up and head to Reno…..trying to find whom is responsible for the blackmail scheme against Hollywood celebrity Megan Getz. Can Hunter and his team find the culprit against Megan before it is to late?
Glitz, glam, extortion, drama and corruption all wrapped up into a fantastic book!
This book is hard to put down. The author really sucks you in from the beginning. I cannot wait to pick up book 3 and I love the characters……and I am definitely going to re-read books 1 and 2 again!
Fall Down Ten Times. Tell the truth once.
From the hand of an award-winning short fiction writer comes a story of motherhood, modern challenges, and a search for the truth.
57-year-old Catherine Keely’s world has been ripped apart by grief.
Independent, insightful, and intelligent – she is also the only person who finds her daughter’s death suspicious. Susie fell from a balcony while on holiday with friends, and one year on, Catherine is determined to unearth the facts about that night. But how well did she truly know Susie, and who – if anyone – can she now trust?
With hints of intrigue, gaslighting, and coercion surfacing, Catherine must be careful, or her own safety could be at stake.
And Then She Fell explores the secrets and lies around Susie’s life through the eyes of a strong and faithful protagonist. With a unique structure, we experience ten scenarios to explain the tragedy as the narrative unfolds. Follow Catherine’s journey as she explores the possible reasons for Susie’s death, and you may find that – just like Catherine – you are unsure exactly what to believe.
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lottie lives two lives. In one life she works as a clerk for Justice Goff, the other she hangs in the balance with a secret lover and rejection of tradition.
When a high profile case comes into the office, Lottie finds her two lives meeting and wreaking havoc. She’s now facing blackmail if she doesn’t do what they want and must determine what, if anything, the blackmail has to do with the police officers case and who is involved.
I really enjoyed reading this! When I first picked it up I was excited to try a new title from an author I had read some Young Adult material from (Notebook Mysteries). As I was reading, several names popped up that were also in those books and at first I was a bit confused not realizing they were connected until I was a bit further in.
The author enjoys going back and forth between past and present within her books and it can get a little confusing if it’s not something you are used to. However, I feel like it was much easier to follow in this book and I enjoyed the glimpses into Lottie’s past to help solidify where she was in the present state of mind.
Fun, somewhat suspenseful read and I’m looking forward to more.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
After becoming totally hooked on Hunter Divine in Book 1 of this fantastic series I was really looking forward to continuing on with this action packed addictive series and oh boy it did not disappoint! Once again I was totally hooked from the very start and just couldn’t put it down! I’m telling you it’s edge of your seat type enjoyment!!! This can be read as a stand alone and be fully enjoyed however I do recommend reading the first book simply because the series is just way too good to not read it all!
The Divine Devils: Book One by R Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in this particular series as well as the first book I have read by this fantastic author. I am now totally hooked and I can’t wait for more!! This book is filled with so many wonderful elements such as mystery, suspense, intrigue, tension, action and this very talented author crafted such a wonderful storyline you can truly and vividly imagine everything as you read along.
I was so completely captivated from the very start and 100% invested in the story, and the characters, some of them you will love and some you will hate, that i just couldn’t put it down!
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The author does it again with the historical fiction series I love so much! Divided lives was a jam packed book filled with twists and turns, just like the author is known for. The important part of the story is to recall that Lottie is living in historical times, and has this lover that is a woman that she has a somewhat secret separate life with, aside from her role as a law clerk by day. Well just like any book by this author there is a huge mystery to solve, and the threat of losing her secret by night is looming, as she investigates her own boss! Lottie goes through so much in this story and the suspense will have you on the edge of your seat! What happens? Well YOU need to read this book to find out!
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Megan has lived most of her life in the comfort of the celebrity world until one indiscretion will ruin her life and reputation for good, so she calls in the best in the business to help find out the source of the blackmail and the threat on her career but neither of them thought it would open this many streams of evil to have to close.
Hunter and his team are called in on a relatively straight forward case of Blackmail or that’s what he thinks but delving deeper into the world he discovers a lot more which drags them into the world of Drugs, prostitution and Murder but can he get him and his team out alive.
This is the first book I have read by this author and the first book in this series, and I really enjoyed the flow and story. Although this is the second book, I read it quite easily as a stand-alone book with no trouble. The main character in Hunter is strong and has his demons from the past which to get to read some in the start of the book which opens the man on the page.
This story is full of grit and excitement, with the twist and turns that you take I could not put the story down. I was enthralled and the drama, danger and edge of seat thrilling writing I was rushing to finish the book to see what happens. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series, but I may just has a sneaky read of book one first.
Stumble & Fall by Amy Rivers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Stumble & Fall is a psychological crime thriller and the second book in A Legacy of Silence trilogy. I read this book not realising that it is actually the second book. I have already started on the first book and will reread this one going forward as I just love these characters.
What a tangled web Amy has given us in this gripping tale and I was happily ensnared. It is an intense read that is full of mystery and tragedy, danger and suspense, corruption and action. There are some dark and heavy themes throughout so beware.
This story is so good that I am not leaving you with anything about it. It is fast paced and will have you hanging off every word and on the edge. The plot is cleverly woven with many masterful threads to bring it all together.
I am glad I stumbled across this author and I can’t wait to read the third book in this trilogy and uncover any remaining secrets.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having read one of The Notebook Mysteries by the same author, I can’t believe I didn’t click that Aunt Emma was the same Emma! No wonder I loved the character of Lottie and her varied group of friends. It was once again fantastic to read about the US at the beginning of the 20th Century and to have adventures with female heroines who do not fit the stereotypes of the time! Love a strong female lead! Will definitely be looking for more from this author and her wonderful characters!
Reviewed by @sparkinside
Stumble & Fall by Amy Rivers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is by far the most captivating psychological thriller that I have read in a long time! I did not read the first book in this series, but I will be reading it now! Though Stumble and Fall does have connections to its predecessor, it can be read as a stand alone, which I appreciate. There is enough information to not feel lost so readers can jump right in and enjoy! Every page left me chewing fingernails anxiously awaiting what was coming next.
The story follows Kate, a counselor, and her sister Tilly, a nurse. Both girls have a traumatic and complicated background of their own. They have been through a lot and want to move forward with their lives while helping others in their own ways. The characters and their stories are deep and emotional. They each have their own unique background and story, but their lives intertwine beautifully. Kate reeled me in from page one, and I found myself invested in her success and happiness. I can not wait to get to know Kate and Tilly more.
Reviewed by @nrl0522
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another wonderfully written and engaging story! This is the second in the series and it still lives up to the hype created in book 1. Action..action and then suspense are what keep this story rolling and me turning pages. Add in the charismatic characters and this is a hard book to put down!
In here there are multiple stories moving along. Keep tour eyes open for snippets to the secrets of the different stories. They are fast moving and the dynamics between the characters had me holding my breath one minute and clapping wildly the next.
This author has quite the imagination! Everything is described well and I can picture in my head exactly how everything should look. I look forward to more in this series. Who knows what the Divine Devils will get up to in the next one.