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Enemies of the Desert (Silent Secrets Series Book 3) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Krista Beck

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Enemies of the DesertEnemies of the Desert by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enemies of the Desert picks up after Blackbird squares off with Salena. I have to say that I am loving this series! Blackbird has Salena in her sights and she knows that she is behind the Wafa Idris. Is she right? Will Blackbird finally get Salena? The women in Mossad are so bada$$ and they can take on anyone and anything without blinking an eye. If you like action, you like take charge women then this is the series for you. As I said with the last book, I just wish the stories had more detail and were longer. Here’s hoping there is another one!!

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Cult (Feisty Lawyers Book 3) by Seelie Kay – Review by Krista Beck

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CultCult by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series!!!! Dianna and Anders, now married, take on a cult that is taking college girls. Dianna finds herself in quite the predicament, which causes her to think about her future in the Agency. Cate was quite the surprise for me in this book. I would love to see her in other books. This series has action, tough women, hot men and they are just so well written. I am such a fan!

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Krista Beck

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Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder Among Friends is a great “who dunnit”! Cammy comes to stay with her brother and sister-in-law and their two kids. When the mother of her niece and nephew’s best friend goes missing, Cammy can’t help but become involved. This story will make you think its predictable and you’ve got the guilty party all figured out. Then the ending happens and leaves you “What the h*ll just happened?!” It’s a great story with a huge twist! Some of the scenes were longer than necessary and the repetitive use of baby/sweetie are just a huge pet peeve of mine, but this book was great!

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Fierce Emotions (Marcy Series Book 8) by Linda Burson – Review by Krista Beck

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Fierce EmotionsFierce Emotions by Linda Burson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Fierce Emotions is book 8 in the Marcy series. I strongly suggest reading the series in order. Marcy is married to Brad and Liam and all seems to be going well, until . . . .

I am not a big fan of the series as I just do not like plural relationships, so I find myself skipping through most of the relationship reading and getting to the story line. That is the part that I do enjoy. The stories are well written and the characters are interesting. It’s great the Linda Burson is able to come up with something different for them in each book.

If the plural relationship doesn’t bother you and you like a good adventure then this is definitely the series for you!

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Edge of the Storm (Silent Secrets Book 2) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Krista Beck

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Edge of the Storm: Book 2 (Silent Secrets)Edge of the Storm: Book 2 by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Edge of the Storm picks up with Blackbird as she goes on her first mission with Halo in Rome. When Halo is taken, Blackbird has to put everything she has learned to save her partner. I am loving this series! The suspense, the action, the bada$$ women the story revolves around. The only thing I’d like to see is more action and a longer story!

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Rage (The Marcy Series Book 1) by Linda Burson – Review by Krista Beck

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Rage (The Marcy Series, #1)Rage by Linda Burson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Marcy is a happy woman with a man she loves and a successful business who seems to develop anger issues out of the blue. Faced with getting help or losing her boyfriend, Marcy decides to get help and get to the bottom of her issues. I actually read the second book in this series first and I’m glad I did. This book for me moved very slow and it felt like it took me forever to read, not to mention the emotional back and forth with Brad will give you whip lash. Brad is not very likable in this book and I think he needs to work on his own issues. Book 2 definitely picks up and was better for me, so the series is worth the read.

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Krista Beck

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal follows what happens to Sloane after her husband rolls over on her mafia family. In the mafia, spouses are responsible for each other’s actions. When rolls over they both must die. With a contract on her head, Sloane has to think fast and act faster. Running to an old friend of hers for help, leads Sloane to a life she could never have imagined. I love a good mafia book and I love a strong female lead even more, so this book was right up my alley. I really enjoyed this book. I would have liked to have read more on Sloane’s training and I could have done without the introduction to the Chateau. I ended up skipping through most of that. It just didn’t go with the story to me once I finished the book. BUT, I still loved the story and I can’t wait to read the next one!!

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Krista Beck

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nathalie and Jason were high school sweethearts, until he up and left for university without saying goodbye. Running into each other years later brings with it a possibility at second chances. Nathalie’s past has left her scarred and untrusting. Can she find it in herself to trust Jason or will her past come back to haunt her? The story line was so good and the characters are great! This is the first I’ve read from Shae Banks and I cannot wait for the next book! While it doesn’t end a cliff hanger, you know there is more to come for these two and I need to know what it is!

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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Krista Beck

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A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was very excited to read A Person Could Disappear. It started off great! But as the story progressed I found myself skipping ahead as the characters seemed to go off on tangents. Some of it may have been necessary but it threw the story off for me. I wanted to get the interaction between the characters. It has a good story line and the characters are interesting. It should have a trigger warning and some scenes were hard to read.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Krista Beck

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Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett and Hope meet again after 2 years apart by chance. Hope is the housekeeper for Mr. Meyer and Garrett is working security for Dark Water Security. With the two sharing staff quarters they realize their connection is just as intense as it was the night they met. Both are dealing with trauma and find comfort and safety in each other. With their boss’s kinks and threats going on, can the two get past the traumas of the last two years?

This was a great read! I am really enjoying this series. The characters are believable and the story line is great! I’m hoping Cole’s book is next! My interest in him is definitely piqued after this book.

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Surviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Krista Beck

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Surviving ValenciaSurviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Van and Valencia are the perfect kids for their parents. Their younger sibling overlooked except by Val. Van and Valencia die in a car crash on their way home from college for Thanksgiving. Everyone’s life is changed.

The story flashes back between the present and the past. As I write this review, I can’t tell you the main character’s name, because I don’t believe it is every mentioned in the book. Which makes sense considering how she feels invisible all the time. That’s actually pretty brilliant!

The story is good, but I felt some of the flashbacks were not necessary for the book and made it feel slow to me. Things picked up for me when the envelopes started showing up. I found myself getting aggravated with her because she comes across so wishy washy and she is always giving into Adrian and never seems to stand up for herself. Until the end of the book, then I cheered for her.

When her past comes back to haunt her, and Adrian, things get really interesting. I would have liked to have seen more emphasis on this. While the ending does make sense with the way the book went, you still can’t help but want to see a tearful reunion. But, like I said, the ending actually makes sense.

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Vantage Point (A Gray Ghost Novel Book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Beck

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Vantage Point (Gray Ghost #4)Vantage Point by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay, I thought the last Gray Ghost book was my favorite, but no. Vantage Point is the best one yet! Hawk is the quiet one of the bunch and becomes concerned about all the fighting he hears in his neighbors apartment. His neighbor, Stella, and her brother are constantly fighting over his gambling issues. Hawk’s instincts are correct as Stella is swept up in her brother’s latest. There is suspense, action, a feisty strong female lead and a hot alpha male. This book was just so good!!! I read it in one sitting. I’m hoping Keegan’s story is next!

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Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Krista Beck

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Back in the RingBack in the Ring by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Back in the Ring is a great second chance love story. Bijou is raising her daughter and trying to keep the youth center open after losing her husband. Noah is the hot single dad that just moved to town. He is also learning to move on after losing his wife. When the two meet, the connection is instant. This was just a sweet story. I have not read the other books in the series and had no problem reading it as a stand alone. However, I have very intention of reading the other books now.

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Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart – Review by Krista Beck

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Feathers - A NovelFeathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed Hawk and Lottie’s story so much! Rescued from a terrible situation, Lottie finds herself living with other rescued girls at Mrs. Ames house. Lottie meets Hawk, Mrs. Ames grandson. Lottie and Hawk see a broken soul in each other and develop a friendship. With their 7 year age difference can it ever be more? This was such a great story with gear characters. I love that Lottie over comes the hand she was dealt and works so hard to not let her past define her.

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Seraphina’s Awakening (The Seraphina Series #1) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Krista Beck

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Seraphina's Awakening (Seraphina, #1)Seraphina’s Awakening by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seraphina has been having vivid dreams since she turned 18. But are they really just dreams? Especially when she sees the man from her dreams? Strange things begin to happen to her and around her. Things she cannot explain. People she cannot explain. But Nate, the man from her dreams, can provide the needed answers. This isn’t my usual kind of read, but I really enjoyed this book! Good versus evil at its best! I can’t wait to read the next book!

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WTF, God?: Understanding God in the Midst of Transition by Michelle N. Onuorah – Review by Krista Beck

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WTF, God?: Understanding God in the Midst of TransitionWTF, God?: Understanding God in the Midst of Transition by Michelle N. Onuorah
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

WTF God is one woman’s journey on her relationship with the Lord and her faith. I think we are all guilty of making plans for our lives and expecting them to go that exact way. Sometimes our plans don’t work out. Not just walking by faith, but in faith is an important part of life for a lot of people. One of my favorite parts of this book is when she is at her friend’s house and she can’t find the gift she brought with her. She’s searching through the car and it is the thing that sends her over the edge. She is so mad with God at everything that has or hasn’t happened. She finally lets go and screams at God. It’s part of having a relationship. Sometimes we get angry. That’s how my relationship with Him works. I love that she addresses that and says that its okay. This is just a great story of how God has plans for us and if we would just sit still and listen, we will know what to do.

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Surviving Grace: Book Five by Virginia Wine – Review by Krista Beck

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Surviving Grace: Book Five ( Surviving Series)Surviving Grace: Book Five by Virginia Wine
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The last installment of the Surviving Series follows Grace as she works at reclaiming her life back. Moving in with Nichole and her brother, Will, changes things for Grace and the direction her life is taking. As she makes peace with her past and looks to a possible future with Will, her parents have the potential to put it in jeopardy. I felt the drama with her parents was very rushed and could have played a bigger part in the story. All the characters from the other books come together towards the end of the book, which is nice to see where everyone ended up. Great way to end the series.

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Hard as Steel (Surviving Series Book 4) by Virginia Wine – Review by Krista Beck

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series literally gets better with each book! Hard as Steel follows Steel and Nick as they navigate a case and their budding attraction for each other. Grace is a young girl that has managed to escape from horrors but has no memory of what happened to her. Running into Steel was a stroke of luck on her part as him and his partner Flynn stop at nothing to help her. This book has the drama and the action that seem to define Viriginia Wine’s books. She has quickly become a favorite author of mine.

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Luke (Dark Water Security Series Book 1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Krista Beck

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Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn

This was such a great story! Luke and Michelle meet under some very unfortunate circumstances.
They become everything to each other during the seven months they are together. When they are finally able to escape their circumstances they go their separate ways and try to get on with their lives. Ten years later their paths cross again when Emily comes to work for Luke. Working on a case together has them spending all of their time together. Reading about when they first met was heart breaking with some very sweet moments mixed in. There is a love scene during that time, which I skipped over. I just personally do not like reading scenes like that when the people involved are under the age of 18. That’s just me. Other than that it was a really great story with some great characters. I can’t wait to read Alec’s story. Hopefully his will be next!

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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers #2) by Seelie Kay – Review by Krista Beck

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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers, #2)Infamy by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Infamy follows Cade and Janet and their crew into a new mission. Sheikh Harun goes to the Amazon to see his brother . Taking Cade with him, his brother gives him a message that he needs to figure out. Things start happening and the crew has to figure out what is going on before its too late. I read this in one setting. Seelie Kay does not skimp on the action. She is quickly becoming one of my favorites!!

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Snatching Dianna (Feisty Lawyers Book #1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Krista Beck

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Snatching Dianna (Feisty Lawyers, #1)Snatching Dianna by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by Seelie Kay and I was not disappointed! Snatching Dianna is the first book in the Feisty Lawyers series. Dianna is a law student who goes missing. Her roommate brings up the situation to her teacher, Janet, who is ex – covert agent, she immediately gets on the case. With the help of her husband, Cade, and others, they find themselves tracking down a human trafficking ring. This is a quick and easy read. I loved the characters in this book! I feel like there might have been a previous story with these two. I would have liked it to be just a little longer with more action. I can’t wait to read the next one!

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost Series #3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Beck

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beneath the Surface is the third book the Gray Ghost series. It is by far my favorite!! Hannah, a Russian sleeper agent, has ingrained herself into American intelligence. When she is activated after 9 years to help obtain a secret weapon, she finds herself with an agenda on her own. Her ex-boyfriend, Jack, who is a former Navy SEAL, is sent in with his team to find Hannah’s boss and the secret weapon. He discovers that Hannah is really not who he thought and struggles with what to do. Can he work with her and learn to trust her again? Will Hannah get her revenge and come out of this situation with a country to call home? This book had lots of action, surprises that you don’t see coming and two big “oh sh*t” moments you won’t believe!!!!!! This story was such a great one!!!!!

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Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3) by Virginia Wine – Review by Krista Beck

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Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3)Surviving Jordan by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Surviving Jordan is book 3 in the Surviving series. Ben and Jordan have had feelings for each other for years, but never acted on it. Steel is a man who can get things done, protects those he loves and does what is needed. In book 2, Steel saved Jordan from Graham. In this book, they begin spending time together even though Jordan still has feelings for Ben. When danger comes knocking on Steel’s door, he pushes Jordan away. Will Ben be ready to act on his feelings? What is the danger that is knocking at Steel’s door? This book does a good job at including the main characters from the other books. I would have liked a little less focus on Ben and Jordan and more of the story with Steel’s situation. Other wise it was a good story.

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Surviving the Storm (Surviving Series Book 2) by Virginia Wine – Review by Krista Beck

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Surviving the Storm (Surviving Series Book 2)Surviving the Storm by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Surviving the Storm is book 2 in the Surviving Series. This book focuses on Alex and Madison. There is so much suspense and action in this book. It is definitely the best in the series so far. Alex comes from money but he isn’t showy about it. Madison is an independent woman who is getting her clothing line up and running. We know from book 1 that Alex and Madison spent one night together and that she is already promised to marry Graham. So what happens next? You will have to read the book to find out! Theo and Eden are fairly prominent through out this book, so if you haven’t read book 1 you will want to.

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Surviving Eden (Surviving Series Book 1) by Virginia Wine – Review by Krista Beck

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Surviving Eden (Surviving Series Book 1)Surviving Eden by Virginia Wine
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Surviving Eden is about loss, grief and love. Theodore Grant is a psychologist helping Eden deal with her grief over losing her family. While I found the characters interesting, I would have liked more of their back stories. I felt their back story was just thrown in to the story. I like the attraction between the two, but given the possible fall out that could happen, I expected Theo to put up more of a fight. The story was well written, the story line was good and I will read the next book in the series, as I really liked Alex.

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Souls Collide (The Collide Series) by Kristina Beck – Review by Krista Beck

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Souls Collide (Collide Series #3)Souls Collide by Kristina Beck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Souls Collide is the final book in the Collide series. I’ve been waiting for Alexa’s story and it did not disappoint! Alexa is intelligent, funny and not afraid to put you in your place! When her and “Superman” meet I was literally laughing out loud! I think this might have been my favorite story in the series. The characters are wonderful and I love how they are all so connected. This is series that you definitely need to read!

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Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book #2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Krista Beck

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Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Karina Cardinal has a knack for getting herself caught up in some serious situations! The second installment of Karina Cardinal finds our heroine is now a lobbyist in Washington, trying to take things to the next level with her FBI boyfriend, and getting caught up in a hot mess! Karina is smart, funny and not afraid to get to the bottom of things. I am enjoying this series so much. If you like a good suspense and like to try and figure out who did it, then you definitely need this series. The book is well written and the characters are great! I hope there are more!

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Reckless – An Anthology by Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P.M. Carson, and Sharla Lovelace – Review by Krista Beck

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Reckless - An AnthologyReckless – An Anthology by Mika Jolie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Four stories that are hot, steamy, action packed and hit you in the feels! An older woman with a younger rock star, ex-CIA and a lawyer, no strings on-line dating, older man and younger woman who agree to one night with no strings and no questions. What more could you ask for?!?!? The stories were all well written with great characters. Some of the authors were new to me so I will definitely be checking out more of their work!

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Isabella’s Painting: A Nortourious Art Heist Mystery (Karina Cardinal Mystery #1) by Ellen Butler – Review by Krista Beck

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Isabella's Painting (Karina Cardinal Mystery #1)Isabella’s Painting by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Isabella’s Painting is the first book I’ve read by Ellen Butler. This book had all the things I love: mystery, romance, the mob and a strong female. This book had me from the beginning and once I started reading, I really couldn’t stop. Karina is a lawyer/lobbyist in DC. Her boyfriend Patrick comes from a wealthy family. Spending time with his family leads Karina into something that she never saw coming! What can she do? How should she handle it? The way she handles it is brilliant! Such a great book! I cannot wait for the next Karina mystery!

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series) by Chelsi Arnold – Review by Krista Beck

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series #2)Courage by Chelsi Arnold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVE this series!!!! The girls are back at it after having to testify after their Damascus operation. This time the terror hits closer to home and they go on a suicide mission. Even though this book is set in 2024, it could totally be in today’s time. I love these girls strength, their bravery, their unwavering commitment. This is just such a stand out series and worth the read. As the mom of an 18 year old daughter who was recently sworn into the National Guard, I have an even more appreciation for this story. I can’t wait for the next one!!

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