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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Hayes

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Forged By Secrets is the third instalment in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. This is another superb romantic suspense story with second chances, secrets, danger, action, adventure, violence, drama, sizzling heat, tension, mystery, surprising developments, and plenty of intrigue.
What happens when a Navy SEAL and the new analyst assigned to the unit have a past history together that they never fully got over? What happens when one goes on the run after being accused of treason? Is fate finally giving them a second chance to be together, or did they ruin their one chance at happiness? Malina and Tyler will need to lay it all on the line, if they have any chance of getting through it all. What happens when secrets are laid bare? You really should read all the intriguing developments for yourself- Ms. McKinley doesn’t disappoint!
Looking forward to more!

Thank you, Amy McKinley!

 

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kari Williams

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

Forged by Secrets is the third installment of the Deadly Isle Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. It follows the final Hale brother find his happily ever after.

Ty Hale is the youngest of the Hales and the only one left on the Navy SEALS. Back from his most recent nission, he finds that the girl he has determined is his is missing and bring investigated for treason.

Malina has kept her distance from Ty for fear if losing her heart to him. Knowing that he is her only hope, she escapes to only somewhere he will know. Determined to discover the true mole, she tries to put together a plan.

I absolutely love this series, the characters, and the writing. I am excited for more from Amy McKinley!

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forged by Secrets is the third book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series. It can be read as a standalone.
The first few chapters of the book were a little repetitive regarding Malina’s past and her back and forth with feelings about Ty. Overall, I found the story held my attention once it really got going. It was interesting to see how the situation with the mole played out. Good suspense, elements of danger, and several secrets that create some fascinating twists.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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

Forged by Secrets is the latest and third book in the series Deadly Isles Special Ops. I have read all three books in this series and have enjoyed them immensely. This book would work well as a stand alone, but in the series, it answered a lot of the lingering questions and wrapped up the series well. It is the story of the third Hale brother, Tyler. The mole that has plagued the brothers is still following them. Will Tyler find out who the mole is before it is too late? Will he be able to save his love interest, Malina, before her past catches her? Find all the answers in Forged by Secrets!

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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

Having read and enjoyed the previous two books in McKinley’s ‘Deadly Isles Special Ops’ series I was looking forward to this third novel and was definitely not disappointed. In fact this series just keeps getting better. Each book can be read as a standalone story, however I recommend reading the whole series as each book is a great read. I was gripped from page one of ‘Forged by Secrets’ and loved the two main characters, Malina and Tyler. Malina Johansson is an analyst for the Navy SEALs and she works alongside Tyler Hale, a Navy SEAL who she had a crush on in high school. The couple get together after a drunken night in Vegas but afterwards Malina makes it clear it was a one time thing as she does not think Tyler wants a relationship. Meanwhile, Tyler can not get his one night with Malina out of his head and does not know why she’s avoiding him. When he returns from a mission to discover Malina had been accused of a crime and is now missing all he wants to do is find her and keep her safe. Malina knows she’s in trouble as she’s been accused of treason and the only person she trusts to help her is Ty, however first she has something to tell him about their night in Vegas. This is a fairly short read but it’s action packed and fast paced with plenty of plot twists that kept me guessing until the end. The chemistry between Ty and Malina really came across in the story and the descriptive narrative bought both the characters and the setting to life. I found this novel to be an exciting and engaging read. I’m looking forward to future books in this series.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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

 

Another fantastic read from this author. It was full of action from beginning to end and it was as I expected from this author. She commands my attention from the very first page until the last. I love her characters they are always well written and great to read about.
In this third instalment of the Deadly Isles Special Ops series we follow Malina and Tyler’s story. I loved both of these characters, Tyler was the kind of alpha male I love to read about and I adored Malina! She was strong and sassy! A fantastic heroine! I was with Tyler every step of the way as he tried to find Malina.
I would recommend reading this series in order; all of the books have been amazing so far! I can’t wait to see what will happen next in this series!

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Baker

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

Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley is the third book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series. This author has yet again produced an amazing book with some brilliant characters right at the centre of it. Malina and Tyler have to be my favourite couple of this series so far. They are one those couples that just fit together in such an effortless way and are so exciting to read about. They have a true connection that adds a whole new level to the story.
As with the other stories they are fast paced and action packed from beginning to end. This author really knows how to create a gripping story and just keeps the pages turning. This is another 5* read and I would highly suggest everyone reads this series.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Melissa Agena

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

I’m thoroughly impressed with this book and especially this series. Forged By Secrets is the third book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops Series by Amy McKinley. In this book, we meet Malina Johansson who is an analyst for the Navy Seals. Tyler is her high school crush and in one night in Vegas with a whole lot of liquor things definitely changed. However, once they are back home, she becomes guarded and then she gets accused of Treason. Because of this, Tyler comes to her rescue to help fight her current demons and he will not stop until she is proven innocent. Not to mention if either one has a shot at happiness. This book was excellent and something I couldn’t put down. It was definitely a page turner! This is the third book in the series and like I always say…start the series from the beginning. However, you can read this book as a standalone. This author always makes her books easy to read and knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat. I absolutely love this book and this series! You will not be disappointed! I can’t wait for the next book from this author!

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ty had a crush on Malina in high school but never acted on it because he knew his future was in the service. Malina had a crush on him too…so imagine her surprise when she finds herself working with him on a current project for the SEALs. That crush is still there, but she won’t act on it because she knows Ty is not the settling down with one woman type. However, one night in Vegas (with some alcohol involved) changed that.

Once she returns home, she is determined to keep her mind off of Ty. However, when she is accused of Treason, Ty is the person she turns to for help. Ty is determined to do whatever he can to keep her safe. However, when both of them open up about the truth of what really happened in Vegas…will Ty still want to help Malina clear her name?

I have enjoyed this series since the first book. It is one of those books that keeps you up all night to finish because you have to know what happens. It is action packed and there are twists that you didn’t necessarily see coming. Overall, a good book!

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 3) by Amy McKinley-Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 3) by Amy McKinley is a story full of adventure and suspense. It even has more than a dash of romance. It makes the story that much more enticing.

Malina Johansson is a Navy SEAL analyst who works with Tyler, her high school crush. All it takes is one night of drinking in Vegas for her to let down her guard and fall into his arms. She avoids office contacts with Tyler at home, where her walls are firmly in place to shield her spirit. Before she is charged with treason. Now that she’s on the run, she turns to Tyler, the man she knows will keep her safe but who she swears she’ll never trust again. Navy SEAL Tyler Hale returns to Pearl Harbor after a rescue and recovery operation, only to discover that the woman he’s never been able to get out of his system is in danger. He’ll go to whatever length to clear Malina’s name and hold her by his side now that she’s been accused of a crime and gone missing. But no one is innocent, and if he wants a future with the woman of his dreams, he needs to be honest with himself. Ty drops a bomb from their night in Vegas in a world where secrets are the currency, but Malina has one as well.

This is the third book of the series, and it just as good as the two other books. I enjoyed every bit of this story. I loved every page of this book.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Betsy Melano

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

Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley is the 3rd book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series. I loved how each book focused on a different brother from the same family. This last book in the series focuses on Ty and Melina, the woman he’s felt a connection with for a long time. They’ve known each other since high school but Ty didn’t make any moves towards her because he knew he’d be enlisting. What a surprise it was to reconnect later when Ty is now a Navy Seal and Melina is one of the computer operators working with his team. This whole series is a wonderful read you can’t help but get sucked in. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Piper Foster

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

She just has a way of drawing you into the book from page 1. I enjoy how I was been pulled into the story. Malina and Tyler, both in the Navy SEALS. He happens to be her high school crush, but he is not the type to settle down.The story has some drama, suspense. Leaves you wanting to read the next one! It did not disappoint.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. This is the third book in this series which I would highly suggest reading the previous two books. This is an author I have enjoyed from the first book I picked up of hers. I enjoy being pulled into the story and her attention to details make you feel part of the story. This book is no different. It is a well developed story that is full of action and romance. This is about one night of drinking and letting down your guard to fall for a hot,steamy Navy Seal. Will he be able to save her as she is accused of treason? They are great, relatable characters that I fell in love with. They made the story for me. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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

This is the 3rd book in the Deadly Isles Ops series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 192 pages. This story follows Malina and Tyler, both in the Navy SEALS. He happens to be her high school crush, but he is not the type to settle down. They do end up sharing one incredible night in Vegas. But when she gets home, she is accused of treason and goes on the run. Tyler is the only one that can help and he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe and clear her name. Both have secrets from Vegas, but will they be able to move past that?

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Hayley Thrumble

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

She’s gone and done it again!! Honestly, Amy McKinley’s writing will never get boring to me. I have read all the books in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series and I could not wait to read this one as well.

I love the way McKinley links all the characters in this series and references to characters from the other books within each one. Reading Twisted Secrets and Bound by Secrets and seeing his brothers lives work out and the happiness they had, I was dying to know what Tyler’s story was and who he would end up with and I was in no way disappointed.

This story was – once again – jam packed with everything you could possibly want in a book. It was, action packed, steamy, cute, scary. Every emotion you could think of and McKinley makes you feel it. I found this story particularly gripping due to Malina’s circumstances and the last few chapters of action. There weren’t quite as many shocking twists in this story as the others in the series, but I didn’t mind that at all because the writing and the character development was enough to captivate me throughout. I really couldn’t put this book down and I will definitely be re-reading this entire series at some point.

I hope there will be another book in this series where we can find out what happens next for Xander, Jaxon and Tyler because I love these characters and could read about them all day!

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley
Genre – Romantic Suspense
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Malina Johansson is an analyst for the Navy SEALs and working with her high school crush, Tyler. He’s tempting as hell, but not relationship material. One night of drinking in Vegas is all it takes for her guard to drop, and to fall into his arms.
Back home and with her walls firmly in place to protect her heart, she avoids office encounters with Tyler. That is until she’s accused of treason. Now on the run, she turns to Tyler, the very man she knows can keep her safe, but that she’s swore never to trust again.
On the heels of a rescue and recovery mission, Navy SEAL Tyler Hale returns to Pearl Harbor only to learn that the woman he’s never been able to get out of his system is in trouble. With Malina accused of a crime and missing, he’ll do whatever it takes to clear her name and keep her by his side. But no one is innocent, and if he wants a chance at a future with the woman of his dreams, it’s time to lay everything on the table.
In a world where secrets are the currency, Ty drops a bomb from their night in Vegas, but Malina has one, too. With the truth revealed, the stakes change, and he’ll stop at nothing to save her.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Starri Howard

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I want to start by saying absolutely loved this book! I read in one day.

Riley
She is a down to earth girl and the girl next door type. She works at a local coffee shop while she takes some courses at a nearby college. In the beautiful Hawaii, she thought she had life planned until her messy break up with her boyfriend, which happens to be one of your professors. He won’t take no for an answer. Meeting Xander wasn’t something planned but she couldn’t him out of her head. Maybe he is exactly what she needs, but when bad things start happening to her and she is feeling threatened she can’t understand why she feels so safe with Xander, but can what they just started survive the nightmare that is her life?

Xander
Fresh home after an accident in the Navy SEALs. All he wants to do is get the month out of the way so he can return to work, what he didn’t plan on was meeting the girl that literally take his breath and consume his every thought. As they become friends and more, strange and terrible things start happening to Riley and Xander will do anything to protect and make her feel safe.

This story has it all, love, suspense, twists, and turns. I highly recommend the book and I would even re-read it myself.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Amanda Taylor

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twisted Secrets is the first book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. I loved this book; bring on the romantic suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This story follows Riley and Xander, I loved these two characters! The author did an amazing job writing this book and keeping it detailed. This book has a lot of twists and turns that ensure you stay hooked, I highly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more by this author.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Chapman

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Attraction to another person can lead to connection. Connections, in any facet of life, have a way of becoming intertwined. Amy McKinley executes this intertwining with perfection in Twisted Secrets: Deadly Isles Special Ops, Book 1. The book view is through the eyes of Xander and Riley. Xander, a Navy SEAL on temporary leave due to an injury, hears Riley’s voice outside the Coffee Hut and immediately decides to meet her. Riley feels the same attraction but feels somewhat guilty since she already has a boyfriend. Xander continues his pursuit of a friendship with her, and Riley begins to question her current relationship with Charles. Charles was her theory professor that she had met via her friend Mel. Mel was also dating Charles but to make everything more complicated, the professor was also married. When Riley chooses to no longer make Charles a priority and spends a day with her confidant and best friend Ava, the thoughts of how unhappy she is with him surface. Finally, Riley attempts to end her relationship with Charles and begins to spend more time with Xander. Meanwhile, Xander has been working on finding answers to the ambush that had caused his injury. After several days of spending time together, Riley and Xander begin a relationship. Trouble brews as Charles refuses to end the relationship, Mel suddenly disappears, and Riley’s apartment becomes the focus of a murder investigation. Will Riley and Xander’s new relationship fail with the strain of issues that plague both of them? Who broke into Riley’s apartment? How far will Charles go to make Riley his?

The character development that McKinley crafted is far superior to many suspense romance novels that I have read. The ending of the book is definitely shocking and tied all loose ends together. It also left open the future of Xander’s investigation on the ambush in his last mission.
I eagerly looked forward to reading the sequel.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Another fantastic read from this very talented author. I absolutely adore reading her books; I am so invested in the characters and their stories from the beginning until the very end. I can already tell that this series is going to be just as amazing as her previous one; Twisted Secrets is full to the brim of action and romance. Xander and Riley’s story was great to read, I really enjoyed the characters – especially Xander who is everything I wanted him to be and more!! I am so excited to read the rest of this series! I can’t wait for more!!

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As soon you start reading, Twisted Secrets pulls you right into caring about the main characters. The love story between Xander and Riley is artfully weaved in a compelling mystery that keeps you guessing. You will find yourself offended for Riley when it comes to her pompous boyfriend and rooting for to find her way. Just when you think you have the mystery solved, there is a big twist that you won’t see coming! You’ll find yourself breezing through the pages of the story to discover the secrets and if their story will end happily ever after. This book opens the way to read the next book in the series to find more out about the dashing Hale brothers while also a great stand alone story.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Laura Furuta

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1)
By Amy McKinley
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley. It is a story that had my emotions going up and down as I was reading it. The book includes danger. suspense. And romance. I loved the characters of Riley Evans and Xander Hale. They have a deep attraction/connection. What does the future hold for them? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters that are introduced. I liked that the characters are well-developed and made me want them to be safe and happy. The author does a wonderful job of making the story and the characters come alive. i was turning pages wanting to know how it all turns out. This is a book with strong main characters that are amazing. Don’t miss out on a story that is intriguing, exciting, entertaining, and suspenseful. I highly recommend it.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Hayley Thrumble

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has everything you could possibly want and MORE! There is so much going on in this book and yet it is SO well written it isn’t overwhelming. This is the perfect combination of a streamy romance, psychological thriller, murder mystery and military thriller all in one. I don’t know how McKinley does it but she manages to not only make all these genres work, but excels at writing a gripping, “edge of your seat” storyline which I could not get enough of.

The character connection is evident from the first few chapters and the intensity and drama between them continues throughout. McKinley teases you for such a long time with the idea that Riley and Xander may become an item, but due to their troubled pasts you’re never sure if this is really going to happen, but you desperately want it to and are cheering for them the whole way through.

The mystery part of the novel has so many twists, leaving you constantly thinking you’ve got it figured out when you really haven’t. I think it took me 3 separate twists to finally work out what was happening here. The twist was original and very well done with subtle hints throughout the book which you might miss if you were reading too quickly – which would be easy to do with this book!

This is my first McKinley novel and I am blown away, I have the next book in this series already downloaded and I can’t wait to start it and continue this gripping story.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review By Stacey Baxter

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a suckere for a good romance but with the added drama and mystery yeah I’m in love! I love how the attraction between the main character’s is there right from the start I mean you can feel it gravitating of the page it’s certainly intense! I was lost amongst their world which right now is a blessing to escape reality. I would 10000% recommend this novel absolutely brilliant!

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Melissa Agena

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hot Navy Seals? I’m in! Twisted Secrets is the first book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. Lust at first sight is what pulls Riley Evans in but is totally skeptical. Riley typically attracts me who are completely wrong for her. That is until she meets Navy Seal Xander Hale. The attraction is clearly undeniable. However, Riley doesn’t automatically give in to her attraction. However, Xander keeps pursuing her and she eventually gives in. Then things get a little hanky and needs Xander’s help to keep her safe and alive. There were so many twists and turns that made this book completely unpredictable, which was so awesome. The chemistry between them slowly smolders until it begins to flame. When it does it is hot and steamy! It was definitely a page-turner that I absolutely did not want to put down. I loved this book and cannot wait for the next book in the series! This series is going to be awesome!

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Felicia Bates

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Twisted Secrets is the first book in Amy Mckinley’s Deadly Isles Special Ops series and once I got into it (which didn’t take too long) I could not put the book down. I was first introduced to Amy McKinley’s writing from her Gray Ghost series and when I noticed she had another series with attractive military men and likeable female characters, I couldn’t resist. As I’ve come to expect from this author, I was not disappointed.
I enjoyed that the writing style showed the storyline from both Xander and Riley’s perspective and that each character had a lot of background details that didn’t just surround their relationship. Both characters were really likeable and I wanted them to have happiness. I don’t read many romance novels because I am more drawn to thrillers or suspense novels so to find a book that has a little bit of everything is awesome. Especially knowing there is more to be read in a series. Another great book from Amy McKinley, 5 star recommendation from me.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1)
Author: Amy McKinley
FIVE STARS
This is a keep you on the edge of your seat, make you bite your nails kind of Romantic Suspense. The chemistry between the FMC and the MMC is intense and Riley and Xander are super HOT together.
Even I had it in my head who did it and I was wrong. You will be totally ready to dive into book two once you finish this one. You cannot go wrong with The Seals in this series.
KLH

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kendra Aubry

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“A nice change of pace from the cliché grocery store romance novels.”

Twisted Secrets is a fantastic blend of multiple genres, always keeping the reader guessing about what’s around the corner.

Xander Hale is a Navy SEAL on leave in Honolulu for questioning the actions of his new commanding officer, and when he stops by the local coffee shop, he meets grad student Riley Evans and instantly feels a connection with the woman. Riley is a photographer juggling the last few weeks of school, indecision as to what to do after graduation, and a complicated relationship with her professor. After ending their affair, Riley becomes the subject of her ex’s new and erratic, possessive side, and also the victim of several frightening events. Xander finds himself drawn to Riley and wants nothing more than to protect her while the police try to get to the bottom of things before she either ends up a suspect or a victim.
I could not put this book down! The way that McKinley kept the story from becoming too deeply entrenched in any one genre made it an exciting and refreshing read. The characters are multi-faceted and allow their individual histories to unfold in an organic fashion, rather than feeling contrived or forced. Unlike other mystery-type books, there was no anticipating which way the story would turn.
I cannot wait to read the next two books in the series!!

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley was a great 5 star read
I was pulled in right from the beginning and couldn’t put it down.

Riley is a grad student and works at the local coffee shop. She isn’t looking to have a relationship since she already has a boyfriend. But the boyfriend hasn’t been acting very kind lately and she starts to question being with him.
Xander is a SEAL who finds himself on leave for a while to work out some personal things. He is working on renovations to keep himself busy. He meets Riley when he hears her voice, something about it pulls him in, when he comes face-to-face with Riley he feels an instant connection with her.

Things take a scary twist when Riley decides to move forward from the boyfriend. She is having nightmares and past memories start to haunt her. Can Riley help her get through her fear? Can they have a HEA?

Overall I really enjoyed this read. Riley and Xander were great, their chemistry came right off the pages. We get romance, suspense and so much more. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I enjoy reading books from this author, her writing pulls you right in. If you’re looking for a great read, 1-click and get started today.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1)
By Amy McKinley

This book kept me turning pages needing to know what was going to happen next. I knew I had to have this series because this author never disappoints. This story is full of suspense, danger, romance, twists and turns. Xander and Riley have both just ended a relationship and can’t deny the attraction between them when they meet at the coffee shop Riley works at. While Xander is trying to keep Riley safe from someone causing trouble for her he is also dealing with his own stuff at work. Xander, who is a navy SEAL is on a forced leave after getting hurt on a mission he was on. Both Riley and Xander have things they need to work out. Will everything work out for these two? This is a must read if you want to find out. I highly recommend this book.

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