Kasper had me fuming mad in the beginning of this book so it was going to take some convincing on his part to win me over. Krysta felt like someone I would want to be bff’s with as she was funny, foul mouthed and takes no crap and can defend herself. These two won me over pretty quickly as they just melded together. Yes they had a past but who doesnt. And Kasper did finally win me over.
I really enjoyed this and now I want to read the first 2 for those stories. Can be read as a standalone. This author brought this story to life with these characters and they felt relatable and real.
Kasper is an awesome yet very damaged character. He is a player, with a secret crush, so secret in fact he doesn’t realize it himself until his life turns upside down.The woman he loves, Krysta, is his best friend’s little sister. When Krysta is kidnapped, Kasper does everything in his power to get her back.
This book is book three of the series. It can be read as a standalone but honestly book three is so good just start with one and work your way through. I need to go back and read the other two. This book pulled me in right from the start. I was so interested in the dynamics of the characters right from the jump.
Krysta has only truly loved one man her whole life. Too bad that went south really quick. To make matters worse, he’s her brothers best friend so not only does she have to keep it a secret, she still has to see him from time to time. Kasper knows he messed up all those years ago. That doesn’t change how he feels about Krysta and always has. Keeping the secret hasn’t been easy but as soon as some bad stuff goes down, his only option is to fess up. Can he get Krysta’s forgiveness or is all hope lost?
This book was intense. Quite the rollercoaster of emotions! I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting. Definitely some suspense and mystery to keep you on your toes. I highly recommend giving this book a chance!
Kasper and Krysta have had their thing in the past but will they try again now that they are adults? Krysta the little sister of Kasper’s best friend. Does he dare risk his friendship for Krysta? She is the only woman that has ever made him wish to settle down. But has all of that been ripped from him? Will he get a chance for his happily ever after? Good story. Some suspense.
What do you do when you fall for your best friends little sister? For Kasper, it’s have a hidden relationship until reality slaps him in the face at which point he breaks both their hearts, walking away. Six years later, Krysta still hates Kasper for what he did. At least that’s what she claims.
When trouble comes for Krysta, the truth must come out, letting the chips fall where they may in order to save her. Kasper plans to fight for Krysta, prove to her she is it for him. His timing couldn’t be worse though. Will Krysta be able to forgive Kasper? Can she open her heart to him again? Or will.she continue down the path she had put herself on?
While this is the third book.in the series and is able to be read as a standalone which wish I had read them in order. The character carry over and the histories.hinted at would probably add the book. The story is easy to follow and you don’t need the background for the.story to flow well? Just a personal preference. The book is well written and I would suggest giving it a read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2023-01-29 23:10:032023-02-02 09:43:14Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Sarah King
This is the first book I have read by Melinda Valentine, the title had me intrigued so I thought I would give it a try after reading the synopsis. While this is technically the third book in the Fear Inc series I wasn’t confused or lost on anything. Each book is a standalone but the characters from Volume one and two are both in this book. This is a dual perspective book, from Krysta and Kasper. Krysta is the younger sister of Paxton “Tank” from book two, seven years ago she and Kasper started a secret relationship that ended when she revealed to him that she was pregnant with his child. Kasper is Tank’s best friend, they both work for Max from book one, at Fear Incorporated. The book starts with a flashback to six years earlier, she was happier than ever with Kasper but after a week finally had to tell him she was pregnant but was hopeful. Kasper being known as a lady’s man reacted very badly to being told he was going to be a father, leaving Krysta no choice but to walk away from the relationship. Because of Tank and Kasper’s friendship they remained in each other’s orbits. After a traumatic even in which Krysta saves the lives of her brother and Cori, his girlfriend, she struggles in her healing journey. She’s been dating Bentley, an overall good guy, but he doesn’t give her butterflies in her stomach or make her smile when he calls. After Krysta shows up at Fear Inc to visit her brother Kasper later sees her at a restaurant getting lunch with her ex from high school, forcing himself to stay civil he confronts them forcing them to say goodbye. Following Krysta to the parking lot he can’t stop himself as he walks up to her kissing her pouring the past six years of longing into the kiss. Even after all this time she is still the only woman he has ever truly loved and he decides in that moment that he will do whatever it takes to get a second chance with her, a real one this time no hiding it and no secrets. What happened to their baby? How will Kasper react to finding out Krysta is seeing someone? Will they ever get their second chance? The world the author creates was wonderful, but the characters were amazing. The characters feel so real that when they hurt you can feel their pain leaping off the pages. At only 148 pages this book was a great weekend read and I look forward to going back and learning about Max and Paxton’s stories in volume one and two.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75359096-fear-inc” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Fear Inc.: Volume Three” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672185160l/75359096._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75359096-fear-inc”>Fear Inc.: Volume Three</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15109784.Melinda_Valentine”>Melinda Valentine</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5307301794″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> After six long years will Kasper and Krysta get their happily ever after? When Krysta was a teenager she fell in love with her brothers best friend. Rather than ruin a good friendship they kept their relationship secret. After seeing the love of his life be thrown into the back of a van, Kasper knew it was time to fess up to what she truly meant to him. I enjoyed this book and was able to read it in one sitting. I hate to admit it but I haven’t read any of the other books in this series, however I will definitely be checking them out. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-01-29 21:03:002023-02-02 09:42:28Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Jessica Stone
So if you cannot tell by the title this is book number 3 in an ongoing motorcycle MC romance series. It’s the first novel I’ve read from this author but I do believe now I will be going back to read the first two, but I don’t personally feel like you have to read the first two books to enjoy this one. There are characters brought in from previous books who spark intrigue but nothing to confusing.
Krysta is young and dumb and in love with her older brothers best friend, recipe for disaster right? They try and try but as all good things, somethings got to give, thus a steamy relationship begins between Krysta and Kasper. But as the going get tough, the tough(Kasper) get gong, when Krysta unexpectedly gets pregnant, young dumb and in love, Kasper drops her like a sack of potatoes, breaking not only her heart but her trust.
Fast forward 6 years in the future, Krystas finally moved on, though never able to forgive or forget her heated past with Kasper she’s engaged and … happy…. As life progress and Kasper has grown he’s finally ready to be the man for Krysta that he couldn’t be all those years ago, which is great for him, but Krysta is not so easy to forgive the hurt she suffered from him. Will she ever be able to? Can they have a relationship or will life, her brother and the MC come between what always been simmering between them.
I feel like this book focuses a lot on Krysta and jaspers relation ship but there is a little action/drama between them and a rival family who have cause issues in the past that throws a little fun twist in there. I love the macho, I won’t let anyone hurt you, protector vibes.
I think that the chemistry between the characters was fantastic, Krysta is a wonderful intelligence, strong willed FMC with a head on her shoulders and the brains to not only know she deserves better but demand it. Kasper… started off as kind of a dingus in my book, he really dropped the ball with his whole, I’m not meant to be a dad, can’t own up to his choices/consequences thing and when he first started to “pursue”, admit feelings for Krysta again I was not in his corner, but as the story progressed, he redeemed himself and I now approve.
Wonderful read, it’s steamy, fun, playful, heavy at times, has a side of action, there’s more than a few gasp worthy moments, 100% worth a quick read. This author knows what she’s doing, 10/10 would recommend this series if you’re new to MC romance type books, this will suck you in!
Fear Inc: Volume 3, Melinda Valentine, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Suspense, Jessica Stone, January 2023
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessicahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica2023-01-29 08:05:402023-02-02 09:38:38Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Jessica Stone
This was a good read! This can be read as a standalone, although there were a lot of characters that I am assuming are from the previous books that make appearances and so that was a little confusing. But it had really no bearing on the storyline of this book so it can still be read as a standalone in my opinion. This was book was spicy, and the main characters had all the tension. I really enjoyed the story and the characters and would enjoy reading the the other books and continuing this series.
I loveeeeeeeeeee all about Fear Inc! Book # 3 definitely did not disappointment and while I believe you can read this as a standalone…..I very very highly recommend reading this series in order to get to know each of the characters and their stories that lead up to this book.
Book 3 picks up where book 2 ends a bit…as this story you get to really know Kasper and Krysta. Kasper and Krysta had this spark and love for each other years prior but due to circumstances….Kasper pushes Krysta away. Years later, they reunite, but under different reasons. Krysta wants stability, love and a family of her own. Kasper, being the playboy, ignites this flame and banter when it comes to Krysta.
Kasper and Krysta both need a second change and forgivness. Will that happen when Petrov Family is still lurking around…..or will it be to late?
I loved this story of Kasper and Krysta so much…the banter between them but also the love and spark that was truly undeniable. While they are complex with their past and secrets…the second chance is what they needed. I hope and pray for more from this series…..
This was my first Fear experience. I was just reading along in a typical romance story when WHAM!! Curve ball out of left field. All of sudden there was all this action and drama. Completely unexpected but amazing. Sure no one wants that to happen to their loved ones but it was necessary to make Kasper realize his love for Krysta and to make it real for Tank. This short, intense story was fantastic. The characters are real and relatable. The steam is steamy. The family is wonderful. I plan to keep Fear in my life and on my TBR list.
This was a good 4 star read. This is the Third book in the series. I finished it in one sitting. The characters had a great connection and I loved how Max would act like he didn’t care but actions proved he did. Of course Sloane had a boyfriend that was terrible to her. When she is put in danger, Max vows to keep her safe. I did have some frustrations with some of Max’s actions but he eventually grew on me. You could feel the tension between them. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. I would love to see more from these two. I look forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.
I enjoyed reading this second chance romance. This is a newer author for me which I have enjoyed her writing skills as well as her attention to details. I found this book to be well written and engaging. Kasper and Krysta are great, strong characters. They have great chemistry and growth throughout the story as well. They add so much to the story which makes it easy and entertaining to read. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their world from the start. They are connectable and supportive of each other. Their story is one of emotion and second chances. What will fate have in store for them? Will they ever get the happily ever they deserve? I really enjoyed their story and I highly recommend it
Loved this story! It might be shorter but it is mighty! It encompasses a full story of the main characters including back flashes. I got the feelings and emotions of not only the main characters but the secondary as well. I liked them all and am curious about some of their stories as well.
This is the first book I have read in this series. I was easily drawn in by the way this story was presented. Witty banter and that hold your breath attraction make this one: Thoroughly enjoyable!
I just love a good love story between the brother’s best friend and the little sister. One thing I really enjoyed was right off the bat they are together – there was no build-up – no angst – until there was. It starts off with a hidden relationship between Kasper and Krysta. Krysta was 19 and Kasper was a couple of years older and completely in love. However, as most of these books go it is a secret, but then Krysta becomes pregnant. Kasper didn’t have a great upbringing and never thought he would make a good parent and completely dropped the ball. They broke up and Krysta was destroyed. Six years later, Krysta and Kasper have a love-hate relationship because her brother is still best friends with him and her brother and Kasper work together. However, Krysta has “moved on” with her life and is engaged to be married, but the feelings are not the same for that man. Krysta is also getting over a trauma where her fiance is not the most supportive person. As the story progresses, both Krysta and Kasper realize that their feelings have never really changes and Kasper is now ready to make her officially his. That may take some work since she “hates” him so much, but slowly she starts to let him in. Can they get back what they had lost? Will Krysta’s brother be okay with that? Can you come back from such heartache? There is a lot that happens in this story, I just didn’t want to give too much away. However, I really enjoyed the story, the banter, the characters. Krysta is a sassy, smart, independent woman just trying to figure things out. Kasper is a badboy-type playboy, but it really is a cover-up for the love he never lost for Krysta. Now that he is growing up, a little, he wants her back. He is loveable, jealous type, but also goes after what he wants. He teases her a lot which was intriguing and sexy. The chemistry both have coming off the page was great. While I have never read anything else from this author, I will most likely be going back and reading the first 2 books!
This book was a fantastic read. This book is really well written and has character development.
This book follows the story of Kasper and Krysta. Kasper is an ex-cop who is now working at a company with his closest friends. He grew up spending most of his time with his friends and they are now his family. Among those friends is Krysta, his best friend’s little sister. Krysta is a woman who speaks her mind and isn’t afraid to be unapologetically her.
Years before coming back into each other’s lives they had a secret relationship. What happens when new factors make it hard to keep the secret? WIll this cause a friendship to be ruined? Can you forgive someone who left you all alone in your greatest time of need?
Read this book to see how a great group of friends can be more of a family than blood relatives. Also, find out if Kasper and Krysta can keep their past in the past or if it comes to haunt them. One of the best, brother’s best friends books.
Fear Inc: Volume 3 is a fantastic book by Melinda Valentine. This second chance /brother best friend romance follows Kasper and Krysta as the try to work out their feelings towards each other after a disastrous break up years previously while also trying to stay safe from external threats that are out to interfere. I found this to be a very enjoyable read, it had a likable group of characters, some very steamy moments and some suspense and excitement. My only complaint is I finished it too quickly! This is the first book of this series I have read however I will be going back to read the first 2 volumes in the series.
I wish I had read the previous books !!! Not because I felt lost but because it was so darn good and I fell in I’ve with each and every character !!!!
So this in the 3rd instalment and Krysta is trying to live life after their traumatic family experience , she had to take a life to save the lives of those she loved and yes it had to be done but I feel and respect her agony 🤗
Kasper has always had it bad for Krysta but he made a mess when they were younger but he’s wiser now and man he is a sight for sore eyes and at a stage I was ready to beg him to call me “Kitten” 🔥😂
All my boxes were ticked , there was tension , steam , suspense and a whole lot of tenderness and “ humanness “
I must admit I’m greedy I want more of them all but Sophia and Benji have piqued my interest
P.S. Jusg did the record , Bentley you suck ! Krysta was never meant to be put in a box and the day she said goodbye to you , was the best decision she’s ever made , well that and loving Kasper 😍
For quite a short book this one really packs a punch. It was a great second chance romance and I loved the main characters. They had such a great chemistry even in the face of a complicated past. It felt like the story really supported them and their journey. Although this is the third book in the series it can be read as a standalone. However, I would definitely recommend reading them all just because of how good they are. This book is intriguing, fast paced and exciting. I really did enjoy every second of it and cannot wait to read the next one.
We never know what we truly have until we lose it. That is never more apparent than reading this novel. My first by the author and will not be my last! I read this as a stand alone and I am not certain that it was intended so, however I didn’t feel lost or like I was missing something. I will definitely be going back to read volume one and two and anything else I can find by the author. She has an attention grabbing thrilling style of writing that pulls you right in and allows you to feel as if you’re front row to all the events and rollercoaster rides of her novel. I couldn’t put this book down, and when it finished I was so glad I held out because it was just so dang good!
This was a wonderful story of first love. Krysta (Krys) is Paxton (Tank) younger sister and she has had a crush on Kasper as long as she can remember. They both don’t want to cause friction with Paxton so they do nothing about this attraction until she turns 18. Kasper is jealous when Krys gets asked out by someone else. He can’t stand it and kisses Krys. Krysta is on cloud nine and falls fast and hard for him. The two spend months together in secret trying to decide when they should tell her brother.
This is where the story takes a twist or 2 or 3…the events that follow had me shocked.
This is a SHORT MUST READ. I absolutely loved the characters and Krysta’s bold attitude.
I absolutely loved this book. The character sucked me in and I truly wanted to keep reading. Kasper was very relatable, I think everyone made mistakes when they were young because they were scared. Those mistakes that we wish we could take back. I also loved Krystal. I think that their interactions were amazing. Kasper’s feelings when he sees Krystal be taken were absolutely palpable. I have to say this was a true page turner. I definitely recommend this one!
Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine. I am loving this series. They are books about different couples so they can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them all. This one is about Kasper and Krysta. Kasper has always been a love them and leave them type of guy. One night stands are right up his alley. Krysta has been the exception, Krysta is Kasper’s best friends little sister and normally would be off limits so they kept their relationship a secret until one tiny mistake tore them apart and broke Krysta’s heart. Krysta feel like her job in life is to move on and hate Kasper with everything thing she is. In reality she is trying to mask the hurt and hide her feelings. Kasper has declared that he will get her back no matter what. Will Krysta ever let down her guard to let Kasper back in or will they both remain heartbroken?
Fear Inc: Volume Three is the third book in the Fear Inc series by Melinda Valentine. This is a series of standalone contemporary romances, with each instalment focusing on a different couple. So, you really don’t need to have read the other books to enjoy this one. Having said that though, you might find that one taste won’t be enough- because once through the door at Fear Inc security, you might not want to leave- and will certainly want to know more about all the other people on the crew. This is a second chance romantic suspense, with brother’s best friend/forbidden romance element. The story has plenty of tension, angst, drama, suspense, intrigue, danger, action, secrets, emotion, chemistry, and more. Here we meet Kasper (Gutter Mouth) and Krysta. They have a bit of a complicated history that has caused much pain. The angst, tension, and chemistry between the two pulled me into the story as I needed to know more. They had a secret affair, but then decisions were made, and heartache ensues. But now that she has been taken, their secret will need to come to light if Kasper has any chance of getting her back. What happens here makes for an intriguing and action-packed read. Looking forward to exploring the rest of the series. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-01-18 00:12:082023-01-18 09:43:03Fear Inc: Volume 3 (Fear Inc Series Book #3) by Melinda Valentine – Review by Angela Hayes
Brilliant! This is book 3 in the Fear Inc series and it was amazing. The storyline was engaging and the characters were easily relatable. Even though this can be read as stand-alone, I loved seeing characters from the previous books and knowing their story. There is romance, witty banter, a deep brotherhood, best friend’s sister angst, and a bit of steam. Highly recommend.
This is the 3rd book in the series and it can be read as a standalone. However I enjoyed this book so much I will definstely be going back to read the other books in the series. This is a short read but it is full of chemistry, attraction, danger, and heartbreak so you learn about this couples past and their present.
Kasper has always been a love them and leave them type of guy, never staying with one woman too long that is until he fell for Krysta. Krysta is his best friends little sister so their relationship is kept secret but their is no denying their feelings for each other are real. But that is in the past. 1 stupid mistake by Kasper ended their love and destroyed Krysta in the process.
Now Krysta is trying to move on with her life and maybe settle down, however Kasper isn’t prepared to let her go and wants a second chance but is it too little too late. When Krysta is taken Kasper is now faced with the fear of losing the woman he loves for a second time and this time in a more permanent way. Will Kasper find Krysta in time and make up for his past mistakes? Or will it ne too little too late? One things for sure he’s determined to not give up until he has her back where she belongs. Safe and in his arms.
Love the cover, simple yet effective or maybe it’s just the model and lighting. This is the third book and it is a standalone. These books centres on the men who work at a security firm Fear Inc. What more could you ask for with a best friend’s sister, frenemies to lovers, close proximity, second chance romance trope. This is Kasper “Gutter Mouth” and Krysta’s story where the chemistry is sizzling hot but not before all the angst and pain has poured out. He threw her away. He broke her. She can’t stand him for all the hurt he has caused or does she? She was nothing more than a dirty little secret. Well she doesn’t need him. Now it was suddenly all too late. He doesn’t do love. They all know the score. He drops them like hot cakes and moves on. He can be an ar%ehole. Until HER but he threw her away and he broke HER. Now his worst nightmare was happening right in front of him and he can’t do anything to stop it. All he knows is that he will stop at nothing to get her back. It is a quick and easy read that is action packed and one that has you wanting more.
Ex-cop Kasper “Gutter Mouth” Guttenmuth has always been a playboy. Love was a four-letter word. He learned that lesson as he watched his father run around on his mom before she died. Until he fell hard for the wrong woman – his best friend’s baby sister.
Krysta Sokolofski has been in love with the same man since she was a teenager. For a brief time, he held more than her heart in his hands. Until he pushed her away. A dirty secret he wanted distance from. It took her years to move on.
They’ve hidden their brief affair from everyone for six years.
Watching the woman he still loves disappear inside a white van, he knows he needs to come clean. Not only with her brother, but with himself as well.
Kasper’s ready to beg if he must. For forgiveness. For a second chance. He won’t give up until he can make her his. First… he needs to find her.
Melinda Valentine was born in upstate New York. The youngest of four children (and the only girl) made it easy for her to turn to books as a companion. As a young child she was whisked away to Baltimore, Maryland. She spent her youth reading books such as Nancy Drew, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Little House on the Prairie saga.
Wow! This novella zoomed by but wasn’t short on the spice! A great little read for Christmas or anytime of the year whilst you’re lazing in the sun or snuggled with someone special. Highly recommended when you want a well written story but are short on time!
Five-Alarm Christmas: A Novella By Melinda Valentine
This was a quick steamy romantic read that I enjoyed. Finley and Garrett’s chemistry is off the charts. Finley and Garrett thought that the night they met and went back to Garrett’s apartment would be a one night thing. They end up seeing each other at the firehouse at the annual Christmas party where Garrett is playing Santa Claus and Finley is there with her family. To find out if this is going to become more than a one night stand then this is a must read. I wish this book was longer because I didn’t get enough, I want more. I recommend this book even though it was a quick read it was good.
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