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E-Book Review - Killer Exposure by Jessica R. Patch

7/10/2019

Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Killer Exposure
Storm Chasers book 2
Love Inspired Suspense
by Jessica R. Patch

-From Goodreads-

A killer with a secret motive…
A mother with a secret baby

Crime scene photographer Greer Montgomery didn’t expect to witness a murder at a small-town carnival—nor to be rescued by the father of her secret baby. A storm chaser, Locke Gallagher often stares down death, but he’s never known true fear until Greer’s life is at risk. But how can he protect his newly discovered family when the killer could be anyone?

ASIN: B07GTN7MXC

Will they be swept away by the storm around them?

It was a Jessica R. Patch novel, need I say more? Fans of this Love Inspired Suspense author know that when they pick up one of her books that are in for lots of chills and thrills. Killer Exposure was true to form, from the creepy cover to the final showdown with a killer.

I also found the overarching theme of asking God to heal our fears and our broken pasts to be one that every person needs to hear. Sometimes we need to be reminded through an entertaining and spine-tingling novel like Killer Exposure that God is bigger than our fears and our problems.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Jessica R. Patch

Jessica R. Patch's second installment in her Storm Chasers series was a great read and I for one can't wait for the next book...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Killer Exposure by Jessica R. Patch a 4 Bark rating.

E-Book Review - A Meddled Match by Jill Kemerer

7/9/2019

Genre:
Romance

A Meddled Match
A Resort To Romance Novella book 1
by Jill Kemerer

-From Goodreads-

Gavin Sterling wants no part of Matchmaking Week, but his eccentric great aunts insist he fill in for a no-show or he won't have a chance at inheriting their island resort. Surprisingly, his match intrigues him. Mollie is blunt, sassy, and best of all, has no idea he’s the son of a billionaire.

Mollie Macomb needs a relaxing vacation without the dating drama. A relationship with Gavin would never work in the real world, anyhow. He’s a gorgeous businessman. She's a quirky failure. But even the unlikeliest couple can find love during Matchmaking Week…

RESORT TO ROMANCE SERIES
It’s Matchmaking Week at an all-inclusive resort on a private island in the Bahamas. Each guest has been expertly paired and is here to enjoy one full week with their match. While there’s no money-back guarantee on the paid trip, the participants are guaranteed to find love!

ASIN: B07MQ28VPK

They both just want to be loved for themselves...

Oh what fun the Resort To Romance series has been! This is the first novella but I accidentally read it out of order, oops! Jill Kemerer's contribution to the series was a delightful mix of romance and comedy in an exotic location. I enjoyed every minute of A Meddled Match!

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Jill Kemerer

I liked the hero and heroine, they were both hurting people and you couldn't help but root for them, but it was Gavin's zany matchmaking aunts that I got a real kick out of! The pair really stole the show whenever they were 'on screen'!

If you are looking for a charming romantic comedy that you can read in one sitting you should really check out
A Meddled Match and, of course, the rest of the Resort To Romance stories.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives A Meddled Match by Jill Kemerer a 4.5 Bark rating.

Book Review - Breach Of Trust by Rachel Dylan

7/9/2019

Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Breach Of Trust
Atlanta Justice book 3
by Rachel Dylan

-From Amazon-

Corporate litigator Mia Shaw suffers the shock of her life when she finds her colleague and friend brutally murdered. Grief-stricken and furious, Mia vows that she will do anything to seek justice and make the killer pay.

The man accused of the murder is a friend of security tech guru Noah Ramirez, but the evidence just doesn't add up. To save his former ATF partner, Noah needs to convince Mia that the real killer is still on the loose.

Mia soon has more than the criminal prosecution to worry about, however. She is tasked with taking over her friend's last case and learns he was hiding secrets about his client. She thinks she may have stumbled upon corporate espionage that has turned deadly, but she has no idea of the danger involved. Her only ally is Noah, despite their difference of opinion on the homicide case. Can he win Mia over to his side and protect her from ever-growing threats?

ISBN-13: 978-0764219825

Her friend is dead, will she be next?

I think Breach Of Trust is the book I've most looked forward to in this series. Mia and Noah have both intrigued me ever since they were introduced in the first Atlanta Justice book. And I was not disappointed, not by the characters and their chemistry, nor by the threads of mystery, or by the tense elements of legal suspense.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Rachel Dylan

Once again, Rachel Dylan's personal knowledge of the ins and outs of the American legal system shown through in her stellar ability to paint a courtroom drama that keeps readers on the edge of their seats and glued to the page.

I do have to admit that I did guess the basics of the ultimate who and why of the mystery but Rachel Dylan also threw in some real curveballs that kept me, and her characters, hopping.

The romance was excellent and the suspense was taut, which, in my book, makes a truly enjoyable read. Whether you are a fan of the author or new to her books Breach Of Trust, and the previous books in the Atlanta Justice series, are well worth the time spent reading and I would recommend them.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Breach Of Trust by Rachel Dylan a 4.5 Bark rating.

Happy 4th Of July!

7/4/2019

And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence,
we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

-Declaration of Independence-

Hurrah for the flag of the free!
May it wave as our standard forever,
The gem of the land and the sea,
The banner of the right.
Let despots remember the day
When our fathers with mighty endeavor
Proclaimed as they marched to the fray
That by their might and by their right
It waves forever.

-The Stars And Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa-

God Bless America

Book Review - Flights Of Fancy by Jen Turano

7/3/2019

Genre:
Historical Romance

Flights Of Fancy
American Heiresses book 1
by Jen Turano

-From Amazon-

Miss Isadora Delafield may be an heiress, but her life is far from carefree. When her mother begins pressuring her to marry an elderly and uncouth duke, she escapes from the high society world she's always known and finds herself to be an unlikely candidate for a housekeeper position in rural Pennsylvania.

Mr. Ian MacKenzie is known for his savvy business sense and has built his reputation and fortune completely on his own merits. But when his adopted parents are in need of a new housekeeper and Isadora is thrown into his path, he's unexpectedly charmed by her unconventional manner.

Neither Isadora nor Ian expected to find the other so intriguing, but when mysterious incidents on the farm and the truth of Isadora's secret threaten those they love, they'll have to set aside everything they thought they wanted for a chance at happy-ever-after.

ISBN-13: 978-0764231674

They want different things...or do they?

This Book received a 5 Bark rating.

Jen Turano

All I have to see is the name Jen Turano on the cover and I know that I am in for a charming, madcap, and perfectly delicious story. There will be plenty of romance, laugh-out-loud moments, and some of the most weirdly wonderful characters on the written page. There will also be the most delightful elements of suspense that really keep the story hopping. Without fail Jen Turano delivers a story that makes me laugh, think a little, and definitely happy that I've read it. Flights Of Fancy was no exception.

Flights Of Fancy is the first book in the American Heiresses series and it's a real winner. I was captivated by the characters, the setting, and the story, right off the bat. An enchantment that held through to the last page. Speaking of characters, there were a few very special ones that really captured my heart, besides the the heroine and hero, of course. The children were adorable as were Aunt Birdie and Uncle Amos, but, it was really Elmer, Buttercup, and Sparky that quite won me over. The book also features a generous dollop of suspense and one of Jen Turano's most despicable villains ever.

To say that I loved Flights Of Fancy would be a major understatement. This fun and funny book with its free-spirited characters and exceptional writing was a true delight and I simply can't wait for the next book in the series...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Flights Of Fancy by Jen Turano a 5 Bark rating.

E-Book Review - Cold Fury by Susan Sleeman

7/3/2019

Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Cold Fury
Cold Harbor book 3
by Susan Sleeman

-From Amazon-

Six years ago tragedy tore them apart…
Maggie Turner happily works as an assistant professor in the Criminal Justice Department and lives a quiet life near campus. That is until Jackson Lockhart bursts into her life unexpectedly. Then a cyclone of emotions erupt as she remembers the tragedy that once tore them apart. She'd often thought of him, but they'd agreed never to see each other again, and so far, they'd kept their promise. But today…Jackson has a good reason for breaking his promise. Maggie's life depends on it.
Will it now bring them back together?
In an ongoing investigation, Jackson has learned that university officials secretly photographed her classroom in a study on attendance. The recorder was supposed to run only during the class session, but it malfunctioned and recorded an entire week, which includes a shocking murder that has now put Maggie's life in danger. Can Jackson unravel the lies surrounding this incident before the killer unleashes his fury on Maggie and takes her life?

ASIN: B077YS65D1

Can they find out the truth in time...?

Author Susan Sleeman has romantic suspense down pat and that is never more evident than in her Cold Harbor series. Like each of her other books Cold Fury really starts out with a bang and takes readers on a wild ride of danger and romance.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Susan Sleeman

If you thought teaching was boring job you'll find out otherwise in this book! Lots of spine-tingling moments, of both the fear and romantic varieties, will keep readers intrigued and anxiously flipping the next page whether it's print or, like me, digital.

Cold Fury is definitely a good addition to Susan Sleeman's thrilling Cold Harbor series, a book and series you won't want to miss.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Cold Fury by Susan Sleeman a 4 Bark rating.

Book Review - Her Last Chance Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe

7/2/2019

Genre:
Romance

Her Last Chance Cowboy
Big Heart Ranch book 4
Love Inspired
by Tina Radcliffe

-From Goodreads-

She came seeking family...
Will she find love at Big Heart Ranch?

When pregnant single mother Hannah Vincent shows up professing to be the half sister of the Maxwells of Big Heart Ranch, horse trainer Tripp Walker is wary. Wounded before, he doesn't trust easily. If only Hannah and her feisty five-year-old daughter weren't so impossible to resist. Now, despite his doubts, joining this little family is quickly becoming the cautious cowboy's greatest wish.

ISBN-13: 978-1335479044

He doesn't trust her but will he lose his heart to her?

Lots of guessing in Her Last Chance Cowboy...is Hannah really the Maxwell's sister? Could Tripp's suspicions of her be correct? Can these two see beyond their painful pasts to find a future together? Tina Radcliffe certainly knows how to keep her readers engaged in the story. I especially loved the little bit of rivalry that starts up between Hannah and Tripp...a rivalry that comes out in some pretty interesting, and fun, places.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Tina Radcliffe

I'm just sorry that this is the final book in the Big Heart Ranch series. I don't want to say goodbye to the Maxwells, the ranch kids, and especially the wonderful and quirky Rue and Dutch who quickly became favorites of mine throughout the series.

If you enjoy Love Inspired books, quick and easy reads, or are looking for a fun and inspirational romance you should definitely check out Her Last Chance Cowboy and the rest of the books in Tina Radcliffe's wonderful Big Heart Ranch series...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Her Last Chance Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe a 4 Bark rating.

Mini-Review - Shield Of Protection by Dana Mentink

7/2/2019

Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Shield Of Protection
True Blue K-9 Unit book 0.5
Love Inspired Suspense
by Dana Mentink

Protecting and serving in the Big Apple

An exciting prequel to the True Blue K-9 Unit series

Her uncle’s business practices have put a target on April Reed’s back. He’s gone into hiding, and April’s the only link the drug runners have to him. NYPD K-9 Unit officer Declan Maxwell and his dog, Storm, will do anything to keep her safe. With danger stalking them, they’ll race to save her uncle without losing their lives in the process.

ASIN: B07FKQN2JS

My Review

Danger lurks...all around them...

Shield Of Protection is the first prequel that I've read for any of the Love Inspired Suspense series and it was a real treat as it's written by one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. Dana Mentink starts off the book, and series, with a real bang and paves the way for what I know will prove to be a heart-stopping K-9 series that is sure to appeal to dog-lovers and suspense fans....

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Shield Of Protection by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)

Mini-Review - Christmas With The Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe

7/1/2019

Genre:
Romance

Christmas With The Cowboy
(Big Heart Ranch book 3)
by Tina Radcliffe

Home for the holidays
A second chance at love on Big Heart Ranch
Former navy SEAL Zach Norman has been avoiding his ranching roots—and the woman he couldn’t have. Back to visit his brother’s widow, Emma Maxwell Norman, and her adorable toddler twins, the bah-humbug cowboy is roped into helping prepare the ranch for the holidays. Working side by side, can Emma and Zach overcome their troubled past…and receive the greatest Christmas gift of all—love?

ISBN-13: 978-1335509796

My Review

Will the holidays bring romance or heartbreak?

As the title, Christmas With The Cowboy, indicates Christmas is a big thing for the characters at Big Heart Ranch. But Christmas is not exactly up our hero's alley...or can Emma and her cutey-pie girls change his mind? Whether it's the holidays or not it was a fun to get the chance to head back to Tina Radcliffe's Big Heart Ranch with all of its quirky inhabitants...both two-legged and four-legged...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Christmas With The Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe a 4 Bark rating.

(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)