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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great story! This is the second book in the series. It is just as thoroughly enjoyable as the first one. The story starts off pretty basic as far as PI work goes but something changes and it becomes everyone’s nightmare. The characters are full of life and charisma. We have quite a few new characters to enjoy as well as the old favorites (Mike, Johnny and Katie). I will mention that Eric is my most favorite new character in this story and I hope we haven’t seen the last of him.

This author has gone and surprised me with this thrilling story. I love reading about Johnny and his adventures. I never know what is going to happen next and that keeps me reading. This is a great series and I can’t wait to see what sort of trouble adopts Johnny In the next book.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2) by David Stever is full of mystery and action, suspense and secrets. David takes us on a trip into a world where Russian spies, lies and deceit show how fickle some men can be. Espionage and a brutal femme fatale lead the gang on a wild chase where she is one step ahead. I enjoy the way David tells a story that is easy to lose yourself in. Just when you think you have it all worked out you are suddenly thrown off in another direction. I also love the humour that is woven in.

Delarosa is a PI and once again hired to investigate an unfaithful spouse but it is anything, but a normal case and his chestnuts are in danger of being lost.

You need to read these fab books in order to fully appreciate these wonderful characters.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler is another great tale in this wonderful and addictive series. I love Karina Cardinal and the Silverthorne team. This thrilling mystery keeps you on your toes and the plot is sensational as Ellen carefully weaves all the threads to one explosive story. I also love the way that Ellen comes up with different themes for each story. There is action and romance, lies and deceit, friendship and family. Stolen jewels and mistaken identity lead to kidnapping and drug cartels, human trafficking and suspense.

Karina doesn’t even have to try, and danger comes calling but this time there is more at stake.

I tell you this series should be made into a movie or a tv series. It is entertaining, enthralling and engrossing and I eagerly await the next in the series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Pigs by Daniel James – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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PigsPigs by Daniel James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, I loved it. This was a page turner from the beginning and kept me engaged to the last page. It has great details that makes it feel realistic. The twists and turns made me sitting on the edge of my seat almost from the start. What turns out to be a night of reunion turns into a night of revenge. Will Issac get his revenge? He is a great character that has paid his dues and now just wants to be normal. I highly recommend finding out what happens next.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Maura Harper

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Karina Cardinal series. It can be read as a stand-alone as the story stands on it’s own, but the recurring characters are developed in the beginning of the series. While you will be able to settle into the story, I think it’s best if the series is read in order.

I’m now used to the protagonist’s intricate nature and quirks, so some things don’t come as a surprise. There are quite a few times that things are not as they seem and the intrigue and adventure move fluidly through out the story.

DIAMONDS & DECEPTION was a little bit slower in the beginning than the previous two stories, stick with it because the pace does pick up.

I recommend this book, this series and this author.

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Diamonds & Deception ( Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception ( A Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler
4 Stars!!!!

Right back into the thick of it again with Karina. I once again as not disappointed and was glued to the pages. I really like to read out of my favorite genre and this was a good read. I find the author to have a very refreshing style and draws the reader in.

I really like the investigative reporting angle and I like how the drama and the intrigue flow through the book. The characters jump off of the pages and draw the reader in wanting more. I like how the author brings realism to the characters. I also really relate to Karina and I find that the author really brings her to life. I look forward to reading more from this author and this series.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Kerry Carr

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Delarosa series.

In this book we find Johnny on the case of a cheating spouse. However things aren’t as simple as they seem.
When his client Mary- Ann is run of the road in her car things start taking a dangerous twist.

Add into the mix, the fact her husband works for a company that has links with the DoD, he is having an affair with his colleague who is a pretty blonde but is also ruthless and deadly, and the FBI doing an investigation on them as well. It all makes Johnny’s routine cheating spouse gig a lot more complicated.

This story is an adventure that keeps you gripped from page one.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Angela Hayes

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Diamonds & Deception is the third book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series by Ellen Butler. It is a great mystery- with drama, danger, intrigue, tension, action, suspense, and more. Even though this is the third book in the series it can be read as a standalone without feeling like you are missing part of the story. But by not reading the first two books, you would be denying yourself some really great stories- and some recurring character introduction, backstories, and other information that would enhance your overall reading experience.
Karina Cardinal is a lawyer turned lobbyist in Washington D.C. She’s smart, controlled, spirited, independent and hard-working. She and her old college friend, Mike, turned their friendship into a relationship, but they’ve hit a bit of a rough patch of late and things start off a bit grim. So, when Karina’s sister Jillian calls her to help out a friend, the two sisters are drawn into a mystery which has them both questioning what is really going on. And when trouble comes calling, and you know it will, because Karina seems to attract it- will she call on Mike for help? Or is this the beginning of the end for them? With a diamond heist, danger, secrets, lies, multiple layers, surprising developments, and so much more to the whole situation than they ever suspected- you know you are in for a very intense ride.
As with the other two books, this is a really great story- but started off a little ‘slow’ in the beginning and I felt my attention wandering a bit in the first third of the book. But once the pace picked up, things really started flowing and the ‘action’ drew me in. Again, the characters are really well developed, crafted into fully realised individuals with their own personalities, quirks, and flaws. And all added to the overall storyline.
There is a “heavier” topic highlighted in this book, which I won’t go into here because I don’t want to spoil the story- but Ms. Butler definitely shone a light on it in a realistic and informative manner- but also with some sensitivity. I can imagine writing about such things would be easy- but again Ms. Butler doesn’t shy away from difficult subjects. She proves time and again what a great storyteller she is.
I am definitely looking forward to more from Ellen Butler!

Thank you, Ms. Butler!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler

5 Stars

Another homerun for this author and this must read series. This author crept up on me back with Isabella’s Painting which is what got me hooked on her. This was an awesome addition to this series and Karina continues to be one of my favorite characters ever. I have also quickly fallen for the Silverthorne Security guys, I love everything about the interaction between them and Karina. Another series with them would not disappoint me in any way.

This story was just another Karina getting in the middle of a mess, thanks to her sister and at no fault of her own. She just seems to fall into these circumstances that draw her in and she can’t seem to say no. I love her! Something else I really love about these books is the relationship between Mike and Karina… It’s there, you know its there but its not the main focus, which makes these books refreshing to read.

I love this author and I highly recommend reading all of these in order so you can appreciate the many different aspects of this book.

Amazing!

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Maura Harper

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

TOXIC BLONDE is book 2 in The Delarosa Series and can be read as a stand-alone.

Johnny Delarosa is a private investigator and because this book is told in first person, I find myself narrating it in the old timey detective voice. Very noir in nature. There are layers and twists and suspense and everything that makes a detective series good.

This is an enjoyable read that was easy to follow and I definitely recommend it.

Review by @mauraharper

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Sara Oxton

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Toxic Blonde by David Stever a five-star read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is the second story in the Delarosa Series, and I have read them in order and enjoyed them that way, I would recommend you read them in order to get the most out of them. Johnny Delarosa is described in such a great way that he is exactly as you picture an old time PI, he keeps the story going. The suspense is done very well, it keeps you hooked all the way through. The action is powerful enough to keep you on your toes but not overdone to the point that it drives you mad. Overall a very well-done story and one you shouldn’t miss.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Toxic Blonde is the 2nd book in the Johnny Delarosa Thriller Series by David Stever. I had loved the first book in the series and this one was even better. It is an action packed thriller that will grab you from the very beginning and have you on the edge of your seat right up to the very end. Stever sure knows how to write an amazing thriller. The story continually flows and is full of emotion, drama, suspense and intrigue. I could not put this book down.
In this book Johnny thinks he has taken on another boring case proving that a husband is having an affair. In fact it turns out to be much, much more than that and Johnny ends up helping out the FBI in a case which also involves the Russian Mafia – a far cry from the boring cheating case he thought he had taken on.
Again Johnny is helped out by his assistant Katie and Mike, his ex-partner when he was a cop, who he now owns a bar with. We are also introduced to Eric, a hacker, who has an outrageous personality. I really hope Eric continues to be part of the team in future books in this series as he added so much character to this book.
If you enjoy an action packed thriller then this is definitely the book for you.

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Pigs by Daniel James

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Page Count – 222 pages
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Isaac Reid, a former professional thief, has just finished a ten-year stint in prison for a botched job turned bloodbath. Now all he wants is to go straight and make amends with his wife and young son. On his first night of freedom his loved ones are brutally slain by a bitter enemy. Surviving the encounter, Isaac struggles with his choices: do right by his late family’s wishes and abide by the law, or seek vengeance. But he’ll need to decide quickly, as another mysterious force from his past is now in play: a cold killer wearing a wolf mask, leading a band of pig-masked assassins. To Isaac, these men are strangers, but they’re prepared to kill any who get between them and him.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler is the third book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. This can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading the series in order. Karina has gotten herself into another scrape but this time with not all on her own. Jillian, her sister, has gotten into some intrigue because of her friend Sadira. This is a fun, thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The location is D.C. and there are Russian Mob, gang members, diamonds and more. I highly recommend this read and bet you won’t want to put it down either.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Toxic Blonde is the second book in A Johnny Delarosa thriller series by David Stever. If you like thrillers this will be right up your reading standards. David Stever can keep you guess on what the outcome will be. His stories have a deep mysterious plot line, plus complex characters. I love Johnny Delarosa. I can picture him in my mind’s eye and to me that makes me enjoy the story even more. There is everything to make this story a thriller. From Russian mobsters, FBI, whistle blowers, and a computer hacker that all play a part in this thriller. Will this be too much for Johnny Delarosa this time? Who can he trust? Is there someone lying in wait that noone sees coming? You will have to read the story to find out.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely adore the Johnny Delarosa Thrillers and Toxic Blonde was no exception to that. This book once again brings it all home with action, adventure, drama, suspense, and a bit of romance to keep things sweet, or spicy depending on how you want to look at it.

In Toxic Blonde we find Johnny Delarosa at it again trying to work a cheating spouse case. These tend to be what he is best at and despite the fact that things tend to get a bit more messy and complicated only seems to fuel his desire for these cases.

“Infidelity pays the bills, so says a wise old private eye.”

I really enjoyed Keira Kane, our main female character and as promised “the most beautiful femme fatale to ever travel the pages of crime fiction.” She definitely makes for some interesting reading. I would have to say she easily makes this one of my favorite sleuth/mystery reads that I have stumbled upon in years. I am so looking forward to seeing what the next Johnny Delarosa book will bring us.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am very glad to have found Stever and enjoyed this second book in the series as much as the first. Fast paced, action packed, and it kept me guessing. I really enjoy Stever’s writing style and character development. The plot moved quickly and I found myself zipping through the pages to figure out how everything would resolve. Very enjoyable read and one I would recommend to others.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Erica Fish

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception is the third book in the Karina Cardinal series by Ellen Butler. Let me just say Ellen Butler you know how to grab a reader and keep them engaged throughout the entire book. I would recommend reading the first two books so you will get to know Karina and become her book friend. Karina has a knack for getting into a tight spot. Being a mystery genre, I knew there were roller coaster rides but some of the twists and turns really dropped my jaw a couple of times. Will Karina be able to help the investigation? Will she be able to team up with her sister to solve this mystery or will she have to call in Mike to help her again? There are no hints here. You have to read the book to find out for yourself.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kerry Baker

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Diamonds and Deception by Ellen Butler is the third book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery Series. This is a series that is fast paced and full of twists and turns.
You don’t necessarily have to have read these books in order although personally I think you will miss out on a lot of cha after and background development if you don’t.
As usual this book was engaging and interesting. I found myself trying to figure it out as we went along. I find it really easily to slip straight back into these characters, even if it has been a while since I read the last book. Ellen Butler really does know how to create an intriguing story with great characters. You should definitely give this series a go!

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ellen Butler’s Karina Cardinal Mystery series continues with Diamonds & Deception. Being book number three in the series you would think that you would know what to expect as far as storyline goes but Ellen Butler manages to keep things fresh, adventurous, and always exciting. I never for one moment find myself bored whenever I am absorbed in a Karina mystery.

I would highly recommend that you start with book one, Isabella’s Painting, if you haven’t done so prior to reading this one. The story and the mystery may be different with each book but the characters develop and often repeat. Their side stories keep things multidimensional and to fully enjoy it you will want the full picture.

Diamonds & Deception boasts a sneaky and complicated tale of mistaken identity and blows up into so much more. This has something for everyone in it from romance to mystery and doesn’t let up till the very last page where there is promise of more excitement to come in future books. I can’t wait to see what will come next for Karina and her sleuthing gang!

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Erin Wolf

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Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2)Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delarosa Series Book 2) by David Stever, 5 stars.

PI Johnny is back and this time his case involves yet another cheating spouse. But hey, there’s good money in it. Only, this isn’t so simple. His client quickly fears for her life, and then the client’s uncle comes to him and says that there’s much more than just the husband cheating. He sounds a bit paranoid, but Johnny quickly realizes that it may all be true. But who or what is behind it all? Just how far will they go?

I loved the first book and could not wait to read this second one. I was yet again blown away. The author pulls you in with action quite quickly, unlike some books who draw it out. Then there are the characters, both the returning ones and the new ones. I love Johnny and the people he works with, it’s so great to seem them all again. You get to meet quite a few new people attached to this new case too. Every one if them is interesting and you’re left with who is actually guilty — like the great Agatha Christie, you can see how each one could be a suspect.

This book harkens back to the great PI novels of old, but adds an updated approach with new technology and younger secondary characters. I love that Johnny himself as well as his partner are older, they’ve seen more and have a different take than the young detectives. In my opinion, this is not something we see enough of.

If you are a fan of the classic whodunit, but with an updated twist, I highly recommend this book and series. You do not have to read book one to follow the story, but I do suggest it since it is also so good.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series and PI Delarosa is back. This is a story full of action, suspense and mystery even some sitting on the edge of your seat page turning. In this installment Delarosa is back on a case. He takes on a case he thinks will just be a typical case until he has to invest his two friends help in solving it. These are a great group of characters that make you feel right there with them. I highly recommend reading this book and the previous one in this series.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever

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Genre – Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Page Count – 306 pages

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Infidelity pays the bills, so says a wise old private eye. But for PI Johnny Delarosa, his routine cheating spouse case turns into a tangled mess when his client, Mary Ann Bellamy, is run off the road and left for dead. Her husband, the owner of a cutting-edge aerospace technology firm, puts his career and marriage at risk by having an affair with his senior executive, the sexy, enigmatic Keira Kaine—the most brutal femme fatale to ever travel the pages of crime fiction. When a whistle blower appears, along with the FBI, Russian mobsters, and an eccentric computer hacker, the case weaves through a maze of surprises that lead to a violent and stunning climax. Delarosa, along with his assistant, Katie, and partner, Mike, must learn who he can trust before the case turns into a homicide—his own.

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David Stever is a novelist, screenwriter, and film producer. He writes the Johnny Delarosa mystery-thriller series, debuting with AUBURN RIDE, paying homage to the great detective fiction of the past. The series has been called “noir for the 21st Century.” Fans of hard-boiled, crime thriller books, complete with sexy femme fatales, will love the Delarosa series.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This mystery kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end. I love how Butler continues to draw me in to this series. The characters are thoughtfully developed and I like watching the progression of our main character through each book. Overall I found this suspense to be another worthwhile tale and should be added to every mystery lover’s library.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series, I enjoyed it just as much as the previous two. One of the things I enjoy most about this author is her ability to pull me into her story and keep me engaged until the end. This is a mystery and suspense that kept me guessing what would happen next. Karina and her sister Jilly team up to help find out who set up a friend. When they dig to deep and Karina is forced to call Mike, will he be there? I highly recommend finding out what happens in this story.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler

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Genre – Mystery / Thriller
Page Count – 270 pages
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International bestselling and award-winning author Ellen Butler presents book three in the Karina Cardinal mystery series! Fans of Melinda Leigh and J.D. Robb, who love the humor of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum will adore this gripping mystery adventure.
The rainbows-and-unicorns period of her friends-to-lovers relationship with Mike Finnegan officially over, Karina Cardinal is taking a tactical retreat. No way is she calling him for rescue from one of her infamous “scrapes.”
Too bad trouble, if not her middle name, is a close relative.
Sadira Manon, friend and colleague of Karina’s sister Jillian, has been dropping way too much cash on designer labels for a middle school teacher. Even one who moonlights as a jewelry store clerk. But when she’s accused of theft, the loose diamond falling out of her purse is enough for the police to sing the song of their people—”Miranda Rights.”
Karina, Jilly, and Silverthorne Security join forces to investigate who’s setting Sadira up to take a fall, and why. They dig up a shady tangle of Russian mob ties and gambling debts. By the time Karina realizes they’ve dug too deep—and maybe a little too far outside the law—Jillian’s in trouble, and the only way out of this particular pot of hot water is to make that phone call…and hope Mike doesn’t let it go to voice mail.

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The Flood by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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The FloodThe Flood by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
The Flood by Meghan O’Flynn is a wonderfully written psychological thriller that I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough I had to know what happens next .What would you do if there’s no food or water ,everyone’s trapped and people are dying? Ask yourself how far would you be willing to go to survive The Flood? Chad,Victoria are stranded on a rooftop and thinking the absolute worst. They are among several other flood victims who have been evacuated but find themselves fighting someone else’s demons. Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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The Flood by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Jonell Collins

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The FloodThe Flood by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Just Wow! The Flood by Meghan O’Flynn was an excellent little story. Tension and suspense all the way through. Honestly. It was difficult to put this book down. Chapter after chapter new situations and revelations. Ever have a day when you know something is not right, but so many things are wrong you can’t pinpoint what’s wrong. Yeah, it’s like that. It’s a bumpy ride as we hang with Victoria while she figures out what is going on and what she can do about it.

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The Flood by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Rhonda Pulk

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The FloodThe Flood by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Flood
By Meghan O’Flynn
5 out of 5 Stars

Five stars does not do justice to this book! I was on the edge of my seat from the very first page! Miss O’Flynn shows great detail and emotion as she spun a tale of fear and survival. The characters strive to survive while figuring out why they are together in the first place. The mixture of camaraderie and mistrust left me second guessing who to trust. Page after page, the mystery builds.
I highly recommend this book. Anyone who enjoys a mystery with a creepy feel should grab a copy of this book. Meghan O’Flynn is a masterful storyteller.

Review by Rhonda Pulk.

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The Flood by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Chantelle Smith

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The FloodThe Flood by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What a book! What an epic and brilliant introduction to this amazing author. I have been utterly captivated and entranced by this read! I was utterly taken back by this book on how gripped I was as it isn’t my usual genre but boy was I on the edge of my seat with anticipation wondering what dark and twisted things were to come! Even with how dark this read was it was thrilling from the start and had my nerves on end. It’s also a book that you can’t help but try and connect the dots between the characters and the storyline. Through this book, you felt like you were living out the story of the main character, as though you were fighting all that was against you.

For how much of a psychological thriller read this was it should be a bad thing to say how gripping and brilliant this book was but until you read it and get as captivated as I did you will just have to take my word for how good it really was! I can’t wait to read more from Meghan O’Flynn and what else she has to offer for me to delve into!

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