Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am once again sucked into a wonderful suspenseful story about love and second chances. The leads characters in this book can be touched on a personal level and makes this book a must read! Suspense, love, action and history make a good one two punch combo that makes this a page turner.
Can’t wait to read more West books in the future!
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book has an interesting premise, incorporating some danger and intrigue with romance. Marshall Matt Thornton is a tall handsome drink of water that might just be what parched Liz Hartman needs after an acrimonious divorce from her criminal ex-husband. Liz’ character is drawn well, we get to see what’s going on in her mind as she tries to put some distance between herself (and her grown children) and the terrible reputation the man made of their last name. The writing flowed well, but I found myself a bit bored with the mundanities of the story. I wanted some deeper insights, and more than a purely plot-driven story. However, it is an easy-to-read book that crime/suspense fans may enjoy.
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Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love when new authors land in my lap. This book was a fun find and I loved how the author pulled me in immediately. If you are looking for a nicely descriptive story with romance and suspense this book will be a perfect fit. Enjoyed every page and hope to read more from this author soon.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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All I can say is OMG!! Marsha R. West had me hooked from the start. I loved how Liz, although she had a terrible first try at marriage she gets a second chance at love with her high school sweetheart Matt. Liz’s life was ripped apart after her marriage of 25 years fell apart. With all the horrible mishaps that involve Liz and her daughter Lauran, they still seem to still enjoy their time in Red River. Going back to Red River allows both women to forget about the past two years of terrible misfortune. This book will have you hooked from the start. * * * * *
Reviewed by @alape
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first book by Author Marsha R West and I really enjoyed the suspenseful romance story. This story is about Liz, who ends up divorcing her husband gets arrested for money laundering. The FBI also think that Liz had knowledge of her husbands illegal activities. Eventually, Liz and her daughter pack up and decide to go to her family’s cabin in New Mexico. When danger follows her to New Mexico, she go to the local police and only to find out that the town marshal is her old flame from high school. I love a second chance love that also has suspense wrapped into a fantastic book. Thank you Author Marsha R West!
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Marsha R West delivered an incredibly well put together story that grabbed me right from the start! It was a perfect read that I couldn’t put down. Who doesn’t love a heroine! The book had wonderful characters and a storyline that had me on the edge of my seat and I will definately be looking for more books from her!
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tainted I felt was a must read after reading the description and I fell in love immediately. The story is quick to draw you in with Sarah getting woken up by the FBI looking for documents her ex-husband stashed inside her house. We quickly learn who the bad guy in the story is but even knowing the information she manages to keep you hooked, on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next. Her descriptive characters allow the reader to picture them in their mind and the scenic description in Red River makes you feel like you are walking the town with the main character.
The author makes you pull for Matt and Sarah to rekindle the romance they had in high school. And for the sexy marshal to pin down who is behind the threat on her life. The author pulls you in to the drama knowing Matt is trying hard to protect Sarah especially after losing his wife to a deadly disease. This book will have you on the edge of your seat and may provoke sleepless nights as you fight to read to the very end. I cannot recommend this book enough and am so very glad this author came across my radar as I was searching for a new book to get lost in.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Elizabeth Hartman thought she had a near-perfect life: loving, successful husband, 2 children, a nice home, and the chance to volunteer to help those less fortunate than herself. But that all falls apart when her husband is arrested and convicted of money laundering. Hoping to escape the past, she and her daughter Liz travel from Fort Worth to Red River, New Mexico to spend their summer at their family cabin. But they just can’t seem to escape their past, which includes Liz’s high school boyfriend, Matt, who just happens to be the sheriff of Red River. Trying to stay away from the danger that seems to be following them, Liz also finds herself trying to avoid rekindling the flame with Matt.
Marsha West knows how to write a fantastic novel! Liz and Lauren, her daughter, are strong lead women characters, which is always a plus in any story. Matt is likeable, and Gerry, the ex-husband’s evil just seeps right off the pages of the story. Marsha draws the reader in and the mystery involved was a fun one! Definitely a 5 star read! Highly recommend!
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Okay so I was late to the game of watching the Breaking Bad tv show and just binged watched that this summer with the gf and this book gave me crazy Breaking Bad vibes! Which is a good thing! I loved it. I loved all the action, drama, suspense, and the underlying romance kept me on my toes and really invested in the characters completely. This is my first time reading Marsha R. West as well so I am super excited to have found a new author to dive into a catalog with hopefully!
This book takes you to the beautiful mountains of New Mexico with Liz, good name eh lol, as she tries to rebuild her life after her husband is found guilty of money laundering. It isn’t going to be an easy break away though as the danger follows her. Matt the love interest is only the icing on the cake in the story I tell you that much! This is one you don’t want to miss if you love suspenseful crime novels with romance!
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Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
TAINTED by Marsha R. West. I loved this book! Its the story of socialite Elizabeth whose husband is arrested for money laundering thru their family restaurants. The FBI is convinced Elizabeth knows all about it so she divorces her husband and moves her and her daughter to Red River, New Mexico. Her family has a cabin there and she plans to spend the summer there until she can figure out what to do. Hoping to find some peace and quiet she is surprised when trouble once again finds her. Looking to the local sheriff for help she realizes its her old flame Matt. Matt is determined to keep Elizabeth and her daughter safe and will do whatever it takes. As Matt and Elizabeth spend more and more time together old feelings come back and sparks begin to fly. This is such a good drama with suspense and even a little romance!
TAINTED by Marsha R. West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tainted is the first book I have read by Marsha West, and I would read more in the future. While I am not 100% sold on the writing style (too much dialogue and the mother/daughter relationship was too lovey dovey), I really enjoyed the book. The story is unique, and the characters are well written. It is a romantic suspense centered around starting over when your world comes crashing down around you. Liz Hartman is left picking up the pieces and trying to restart her life as a middle age woman, after her husband (now ex) is arrested and sent to federal prison for money laundering. Even from prison, he seems to find a way to torment and harass her.
She is constantly getting questioning stares, as everyone assumes she had to have been involved in the scheme. She wants nothing more than a clean slate, but struggles with the idea of walking away from her home to start over. Lucky for her, she has two homes. She has visited a little town in New Mexico annually, her whole life. Maybe this is the perfect place to build a new home. To help things along, the Marshall in town is her high school sweet heart. Can they rekindle their romance 20+ years later?
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you like action-packed, romance, and suspense all tied into one then boy oh boy is Tainted for you. Ms. West quickly grabs her readers in the beginning with a fascinating plot line and fabulous characters. With so many twists and turns in the story you find yourself really diving in, and not being able to wait to see what happens. Ms. West vividly describes her scenes and characters so beautifully that you can’t help but get sucked in, and the heart-warming family touch really helped as well. Over all I rated this book 5 out of 5, and will definitely be looking for more books by Ms. West.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Second chances don’t come often. So when they do you jump in and hang on for the ride. This page turner will keep you wanting more and more.
Liz is trying to come to terms of the past and move on. All the while someone from her past keeps trying to ruin her. But an old flame (Matt) might be able to help since he is the Marshall of the town!
Watch out, this story is pretty great. And worth the read to find out the ending!!
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Genre: Romance & Suspense
Pages: 244
This was an exciting read; it is indeed suspenseful, and it has you looking forward to finish reading it.
Tainted has a strong motivated protagonist that goes on a journey to find a fresh start, or is it?
With just a lick of crime this is an adventurous read that deserves four stars.
This read has you reminiscing of your high school love and the what if.
Tainted will motivate you to find strength at your weakest moments and to look toward the light in the dark.
This book takes you on a romantic ride to find the direction that fits a second chance.
Marsha West has a way with words that sucks you into the story and makes you excited to read until the end.
True page turner with a very intriguing love story.
“She gulped. What would her mother’s reaction be to this idea?”
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great romantic suspense story. It drew me in straight away and o could not put it down I had no idea what was going to happen. Elizabeth is such a strong female character it was great to see. After divorcing her husband who is now in prison for fraud and money laundering,the FBI believe she was involved. She goes away with her daughter as she feels in danger when finally luck is on her side the local sheriff was her high school sweetheart, can she get another chance at a happily ever after?
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging novel, the first one I have read by this author but it definitely will not be the last. This romantic suspense story was a real page turner and had me hooked from page one. When socialite and philanthropist Elizabeth’s husband is arrested for money laundering she looses the trust of those in her hometown of Fort Worth. Having divorced her husband she takes her teenage daughter and their dog and drives to Red River, New Mexico to her family’s cabin to spend the summer. Liz was hoping for a peaceful holiday away from the suspicious looks and the FBI who still suspect her of knowing about her husbands crime, however danger seems to have followed her.
When Liz asks local law enforcement for help she’s surprised to find that the town’s marshal is her old high school sweetheart Matt. Matt had moved to Red River to escape the Dallas murders that took his partner’s life. Matt is determined to keep Liz and daughter Lauran safe. The more time Liz and Matt spend together the more they try to fight their attraction for one another but maybe they can both have a second chance at love. The setting really comes alive due to the descriptive narrative which made me feel immersed in the story. The characters are all likeable and relatable which helped me feel engaged with them. The storyline flowed well and the plot had plenty of drama, suspense and romance to keep me happily turning the pages. A great read and one which I recommend.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tainted is a fantastic romantic suspense novel by Marsha R. West. I had not read any of this author’s work before reading Tainted so was unsure what to expect from this book. What I can say is it’s one of the best books that I have read in a while. I was really gripped by this book and did not want to put it down.
I absolutely loved thew two main characters Matt and Liz. Both are very relatable characters and you really become invested in their story. Along with these two, Liz’s daughter Lauran and Matt’s daughter Sarah also play very large roles in the book. I really loved the relationship between Liz and Lauran. There is such a close bond between the mother and daughter and both would do anything for the other.
There is a lot of drama and suspense in this book, related to Liz’s ex husband who is in prison for money laundering. He’s determined to get Liz back and causes mayhem for her, even from his prison hospital.
Tainted is well written and the storyline flows really well keeping you entertained and gripped from the very beginning right up to the very end.
100% recommend this book.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The suspense in this book kept you on your toes, you are so into the characters that all of sudden something happens and you are shocked. When you think it couldn’t possibly get worst or that nothing else could happen to our amazing strong independent heroine you are wrong!
The ending threw me for a loop, I thought all was peaceful and calm and the book took a different turn!
I love the relationship she has with her daughter, it is nice to see her daughter support her through the hurricaine that was their father. There isnt much info on the son but that seems typical after the ordeal and the mess he had to pick up now managing all the stores by himself.
TAINTED by Marsha R. West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well-written tale of a divorced mom getting a second chance. She runs to her moms holiday home in New Mexico and there is her high school sweetheart. Toss in an ex in prison yet still harassing’s her and you have an exciting suspense novel that has some romance and a happy ending that will satisfy everyone. It’s nice to see women in med0life get a second chance.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tainted was a really enjoyable read. It didn’t take me long to become fully absorbed in what I was reading. This is the first book that I have read by this author and definitely won’t be the last. I really like the main character, Liz; she had been through so much in her life and she dealt with it so well. She was a likeable character and I enjoyed reading about her. The cabin in the mountains that she went down sounded so lovely and idyllic, definitely what Liz needed after everything with her husband. Sparks definitely flew when she was faced with someone from her past. I loved the twists and turns in the story, the author did a great job with the suspense running through the book.
Overall, I thought this was a great read and one I would highly recommend.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
TAINTED by Marsha R. West
Tainted by Marsha R. West is a second chance Romantic Suspense that I truly enjoyed reading. I was pulled in from the beginning and had a hard time putting it down. This is about Liz and Matt, Both of them have pasts they’d rather not revisit. Problem is Liz’s wont stop. She is spending the summer at a cabin in NM. Its been years since these two have seen each. Can they get their second chance at love?Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was very mature in both writing style and plot. As a recently acclaimed adult (20 as of a few weeks ago) I found this book to be hard to connect to until a little farther in. The writing style is exactly what I look for! But talking about divorce and having adult children and fund-raising projects, made it a little less connectable for me, but after the plot got going, I did not care! I was up until 2 a.m. so I could finish!
Liz was having such a hard time between her friends and her ex-husband that visiting the little summer town of Red River was exactly what she needed. But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for a while. But Matt, his daughter Sarah, and Liz’s daughter Lauran make it as enjoyable as they can for her. It warmed my heart everytime they would crack a joke or mention Charley. Marsha R. West certainly has a way with words that allows even people with few life experiences begin to connect with her characters!
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tainted by Marsha R. West is a great romantic suspense story that really kept me on the edge of my seat turning the pages to see where it was going. The author has done such a wonderful job of building the story. The characters were engaging and I felt like I got to know them throughout the book. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I will definitely be reading more in the future.
TAINTED by Marsha R. West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tainted by Marsha R. West is a fantastic romantic suspense story that really keeps the pages turning. The author has done such a good job of building this story up, page by page, drawing you in and completely capturing your attention. The way she has written the characters, to me, has made them so much more real and engaging. I felt like I really got to know them throughout the book and got to experience everything they were.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really think it has given me a great insight into the way she writes and connects with the reader. If all of her books are like this then I cannot wait to discover more of them. This is a brilliant book that you won’t be able to put down.
TAINTED by Marsha R. West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first time reading this author. I enjoyed the story and how her high school love came full circle back into her life. Having lived in TX and NM for a couple of years each, I had to laugh at her description of the scenery during her drive from Ft. Worth to Red River. It was spot on! Made me feel like I was in the car riding along and thinking, “Will this trip ever end?!” LOL
I liked the characters and felt like she presented them in a realistic way. It’s hard not to be tainted by something your significant other does to the degree of a federal crime. Ms. West did a wonderful job of describing the struggles of overcoming and becoming your own person. It’s easier to heal when you are surrounded by people who believe in you.
TAINTED by Marsha R. West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this story. The author does an amazing job of keeping the reader gripped by making the story engaging and eventful. The main character Liz and her daughter have gone through a lot but the author makes their bond and how close they are shine throughout the story.
After Liz ex husband Gerry is arrested for money laundering it turns Liz’s life upside down. Now being tarred with the same brush as him she can’t go anywhere without people stopping and staring. So she decides to get away for a while and with her daughter then head to Red River.
This is where Liz’s story really starts when she finds out her old boyfriend is the Marshall of the town.
The old flame reignites between them but with Liz’s past bringing danger to the quiet town can they survive it.
The romance in this story gets steamy to a point then stops which keeps you wanting more. I would love to see how Liz and Matt story progresses.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Tainted by Marsha R. West is a gripping romantic suspense that swept me along on quite an intense ride and had me flipping the pages to discover what would happen next. There is plenty of action, mystery, investigation, tension, chemistry, dramatic developments, second chances, intrigue, and more. This might have been the first book of Marsha R. West’s that I have read, but after devouring this story it has left me with a taste for MORE, so I can’t wait to go on a one-click spree and binge on her books!
Liz has been through quite a lot lately. Her perfect life was turned upside down when her husband of 25 years was arrested and jailed for money laundering. Even though she wasn’t involved in any way and didn’t know anything about his illegal activities, it hasn’t stopped people from treating her as a criminal. Being pulled into the FBI investigation and the subsequent trial/s has left Liz feeling burned out. So, she decides to retreat to her family’s cabin in the mountains for some much needed R & R. She is so ready to leave all the drama behind her, but unfortunately trouble follows her and she finds herself in the centre of a whole new dangerous drama- one which brings the local marshal to her door who just happens to be her old high school boyfriend… so there’s going to be more sparks flying than there are bullets. What happens here really makes for a very intriguing and enjoyable read.
Can’t wait for more!!
Thank you, Marsha R. West!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tainted by Marsha R. West is a great read. It is definitely a page turner and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters are wonderful and the way it’s written pulls you in and keeps you wanting more. I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait to read the next book.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story has made my top ten list. I love a good suspense story. This is a well-written thought-provoking story. Have you ever started over from a bad romance and look forward to finding yourself again.? That is what Liz and Matt are doing. There is a bit of a problem. They have a past but can they have a second chance at love? Both are running away from their troubles, but will the trouble come looking for them? This story is a page-turner. It keeps you wanting to see what is going to happen on the next page. I enjoyed Liz and Matt’s relationship. I was cheering for them to get together. I highly recommend this book to see if Liz and Matt’s relationship blossoms or see it go by the wayside.
Tainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tainted by Marsha R. West is a romance suspense story. Liz Hartman is attempting to find her way in the world after a divorce. In Fort Worth where she lives, many of her socialite friends have shunned her because of her husband being caught by the FBI for money laundering. To find some solitude and a quieter life, Liz and her daughter Lauran head up to New Mexico where the family spent many summers at Liz’s mother’s cabin. But it seems Liz cannot escape trouble which isn’t exactly helping Liz find solitude. The good thing is there are many folks in New Mexico who believe in Liz and help her reclaim her life. It doesn’t hurt that the town Marshall is her high school boyfriend Matt Thornton.
Overall I loved this story and can’t wait to read more books by this author.
