Shiloh Walker has a new Romantic Suspense Trilogy releasing soon…

 

Set to release April/May 2014, this trilogy is made up of three novellas that revolve around three siblings and the mystery surrounding their mother’s disappearance.

From Shiloh Walker’s blog:

 

Scarred long ago by the disappearance of his mother, Nichole, Tate Bell aches to spend his days and nights with Ali Holmes, a woman he’s loved for years. But while Ali’s heart pines to be with Tate, her head has reservations…

Ali knows that Tate has never forgiven his father for the fight he had with Nichole right before she left the house—and was never heard from again. Ali thinks that Tate’s unresolved anger is a force to be reckoned with…even though the heat that blazes between them is undeniable. Now both Tate and Ali are left to wonder: Can love really conquer all?

Jensen Bell had twelve happy years before her her mother disappeared and her whole world went to pieces. Since then, she’s become a cop—one who takes great pride in her work, and in helping keep others safe. The saving grace in her own life has been Dean West, the only man who can make her burn with desire and help her through her burdens. But when a shocking discovery turns her life upside-down, even being wrapped in Dean’s arms might not be enough to keep her out of harm’s way…

Christina Bell remembers what it was like to be part of a loving family. The youngest of the Bell children, she simply cannot believe that her dad, or anyone else she loves, had a hand in her mother’s disappearance. She’s looking forward to moving on and spending more time with her sexy best friend, Guy Miller, who she is starting to see in a whole new light.Their attraction sizzling and love deepening, Christina feels confident in her life and ability to handle what comes her way…But when Nichole’s body is found—and the mystery of her death slowly reveals itself—Christina is left not knowing who to trust. What if Guy, her one true desire, proves to be her biggest danger?

I’m reviewing Stolen by Shiloh Walker at Smexybooks

Stolen by Shiloh Walker
Romantic Suspense
Paperback
October 30, 2012
Ballantine

Favorite Quote: “It’s not a game of winning or losing. I know that much. She’s dead. I’m alive. In the end, that’s the thing that matters. Isn’t it?”

Shay Morgan, a mystery author who writes under a pen name, was horrifically abused as a child and an adult. Major trust issues have forced her to live her life only connected to the word through the internet and phone. When she goes to a bookstore and sees her books, with a sign claiming signed personally by her, Shay knows something is wrong. Further research shows a person impersonating her at in store book signings and online. When a Facebook page appears on the internet, written as though she is accusing ex-boyfriend Elliott of crimes against her, Shay decides to take action. This only infuriates her stalker and soon, it becomes very personal as the stalker reveals knowledge about Shay that no one would know. Shay decides to contact Elliott for help in reclaiming her identity and her life.

Elliott Winter loved Shay with every breath he took, but her inability to trust him drove them apart. When Shay’s stalker plants false accusations that threatens to destroy everything he’s rebuilt, Elliott finds himself once again back in her life. This time, Elliott will have to convince Shay to trust him with more than her secrets and her heart; this time she will have to trust him with her life in order defeat a stalker who knows all their secrets.

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I’m reviewing The Last Victim by Karen Robards at Smexybooks

 

The Last Victim by Karen Robards
Romantic Suspense/PNR
August 7, 2012
Random House

Dr. Charlotte (Charlie) Stone is an expert in criminal psychology. She also sees dead people. She regularly faces down some of the most vicious and sadistic serial killers that prison has to offer. As the surviving victim of a serial killer herself, Charlotte needs to know what fuels the madness in these monsters.

FBI agent Tony Bartoli knows who Charlotte is. He knows what she went through and he knows what she can do. He needs her help because a teenager is missing and it looks like after fifteen years, the serial killer she faced, is back. Charlotte doesn’t want to take this case but knows she may be the only one who can stop this monster. Soon, Charlotte is locked in a cunning game of lies and secrets as she uses all her gifts to hunt down a madman who is bent on making Charlotte his last victim.

Karen Robards The Last Victim is a psychological paranormal romance suspense. The story begins with a look at Charlie’s past; retracing each step through her ordeal with a serial killer. When Charlie was sixteen, her best friend and family were slaughtered by a serial killer and her best friend’s body was left on the boardwalk. Charlie’s identification to the police sent the Boardwalk Killer into hiding. We then flash to the present and our story begins fifteen years later.

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I’m reviewing Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood at Smexybooks

Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
Romance Contemporary
August 7, 2012
Dutton Adult

Favorite Quote: “I’m F.B.I.“
She smiled. It wasn’t the reaction he expected.
“You want to talk nightmares? I’m I.R.S.”

When Olivia Mackenzie inadvertently walked into the middle of an FBI sting during a job interview, destroying months of hard work, she wasn’t scared. After all, she’s IRS and in terms of scary, her job trumps all. But the attractive FBI agent who helps her out scares her. Olivia has enough going on in her life with her dysfunctional family and work. She doesn’t have time for the very attractive Grayson Kincade; but circumstances force them into close contact.

FBI agent Grayson Kincade has too much at stake to mess with the sexy Olivia Mackenzie, but when her investigation into an elaborate Ponzi scheme places her straight in the crosshairs of a killer, Grayson finds himself in charge of protecting Olivia. As they get closer to solving Olivia’s case and finding the killer, Grayson decides he wants to make his partnership with Olivia permanent.

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I’m reviewing Sharon Sala’s Next Of Kin at Smexybooks

 

Next Of Kin (Rebel Ridge #1 ) by Sharon Sala
Romantic Suspense
January 31, 2012
Mira

As a teenager, Beth Venable was dragged from her home and the man she loved when her family decided to flee for reasons unknown. Beth wrote Ryal for years , begging him to come get her, but never received a reply. When her parents died suddenly, Beth decided to stay in LA and continue to build her life there. When she accidentally witnesses a murder, she becomes the target of a ruthless mob boss who will do anything to silence the only witness to his crime. After her 3rd safe house is compromised and she barely escapes with her life, Beth knows of only one place she may be safe-Rebel Ridge, Kentucky. Beth knows no matter what happened in the past, her kin will hide and protect her. Her uncle, a truck driver, uses his contacts to bring her across country and Beth finds herself once more wrapped in the loving care of her clan.

Ryal Walker was devastated when Beth’s family disappeared without a word. He always believed that his relationship with Beth is what caused them to run. He wrote to Beth everyday until the letters began to arrive back unopened. He decided then to let her go and never looked back. When he is called upon by Beth’s grandmother to help hide Beth from the mob, Ryal never thinks twice and offers his and his kin’s help. Seeing Beth again reopens old wounds and feelings and soon Ryal finds himself falling in love all over again with her.

As Ryal and Beth slowly find their way back into each others arms, the mob has discovered her hiding place and through deception and trickery, are slowing advancing towards the mountains. But blood is thicker then water and soon the mob learns that the mountain takes care of it’s own.

 

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I’m reviewing Joyce Lamb’s True Shot at Smexybooks

 

True Shot (True Trilogy #3) by Joyce Lamb
Paperback
Romantic Suspense
December 6, 2012
Berkley

Favorite Quote: “It’s like you’re Jason Bourne and I’m… the resourceful girlfriend who gets killed in the beginning of the second movie.”

Sam Trudeau ran away from her home and family at eighteen and never came back. Manipulated into joining the FBI, Sam was experimented on and used as a weapon. When a fellow agent comes to her accusing their boss of unethical practices and is killed for it, Sam barely escapes with her life. She goes the one place she feels safe, her family’s remote cabin, but is shocked when she finds she’s not alone.

Journalist Mac Hunter has had a rough year and when Sam’s sisters offer him the cabin, he jumps at the chance to get away for awhile. He’s shocked to find Sam there, wounded and unconscious. When men in black burst into the cabin, guns blazing, Max knows that whatever Sam’s involved in, now involves him and vows to help her anyway he can.

When Sam loses her memory, she and Max have to stay one step ahead of her enemies while trying to figure out what is so special about her that her boss is willing to kill anyone to get her back.

 

 

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I’m reviewing She Can Run by Melinda Leigh at Smexybooks

 

Elizabeth Baker should have had a fairytale marriage, but once she said, "I do," to the handsome congressman, everything changed. When she sees something she shouldn’t, her husband attempts to silence her permanently. She escapes and along with her 2 children goes into hiding. 10 months later, she arrives for her job as an estate caretaker only to find her boss has passed away and his nephew inherited the estate.

Jack O’Malley, former police detective, is grieving for his uncle and recovering from a job related injury. When Beth appears, claiming she works there, he is unprepared for the instant attraction that sparks between them. Jack realizes Beth’s terrified and hiding something and he begins to try and unravel the many lies Beth has spun about her previous life. When a serial killer appears in their town, Jack knows he will do anything to protect Beth and her kids-even risking his own life.

 

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I’m reviewing Shiloh Walker’s If You Hear Her at Smexybooks

If You Hear Her (The Ash Trilogy #1) by Shiloh Walker
Romantic Suspense
Paperback
October 25, 2011
Ballantine Books

Reviewed by Tori

Favorite Quote:  “So. Are you going to see him again?"

"Technically, I haven’t seen him at all . . ."

Lena Riddle is blind, but that has not stopped her in her quest to live a full and passionate life. A top notch chef; she has honed her other senses to make up for her lack of sight. When she hears a woman scream, Lena is positive the woman is hurt and suffering. When she calls the police, they are unable to find a woman or an evidence to suggest one was there. Lena’s blindness also has some brushing it off as a figment of her imagination. But Lena knew what she heard and feels sure that this isn’t the end, but the beginning of something bad coming to her town.

Ezra King, is a state cop on leave after he discovers his lover and partner is dirty and she shoots him. A grandson of a well revered resident, Erza is restoring his grandmother’s house and trying to come to terms with what happened. He feelings of betrayal and inadequacy leaves him emotionally barricaded from the world. When he first meets Lena he is completely blown away by her beauty and charm. He asks her out, but on the date realizes that Lena is the one person who could make him feel again so he shies away from her. When he hears of her scream and the lack of police concern though, Erza offers his help, all the while convincing himself that is what friends do.

 

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I’m reviewing Kylie Brant’s Deadly Sins at Smexybooks

 

Favorite Quote: “Leave it alone. Or so help me, I’ll tell him your afraid of mimes.”
“Freaks of nature,“he muttered. “But I’m not afraid of them.”

Adam Raiker, ex FBI agent and founder of Raiker Forensics, is pulled into a high profile murder investigation when a highly controversial judge and old friend is brutally murdered. Joining him is FBI agent Jaid Marlowe with whom Adam shared a brief but intense love affair with 8 years ago. As Adam and Jaid work the case together, Adam realizes that the passing years has done nothing to ease the pain or love he still feels for her. When the bodies start piling up, each one alluding to a deadly sin, Adam and Jaid realize quickly that someone from Adam’s past is once again stalking him, electing himself to be Adam’s judge, jury, and executioner.

 

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I’m reviewing The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood at Smexy Books

Favorite Quote: “The women he had taken to bed usually wanted pillow talk and sometimes praise after sex, or at the very least be held. Ellie, on the other hand, wanted to sleep.” (a woman after my own heart)

Dr. Ellie Sullivan is getting ready to head back to Winston Falls, SC to attend her sister’s wedding after a particularly grueling residency when she is suddenly thrust into a murder investigation. When FBI agent Max Daniels realizes that Ellie is the only one who saw the shooter’s face, he accompanies her, intent on keeping her safe. But Ellie has bigger problems than the shooter. As a victim of a vicious stalker, she soon finds out that he has been released and is now hiding somewhere in her hometown.

The sparks fly between Ellie and Max as they navigate the tricky waters of a jealous bride to be, a cheap father, and two men who will do anything to guarantee Ellie Sullivan doesn’t leave Winston Falls alive.

 

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My Review of Merciless by Mary Burton is at Smexy Books

Favorite Quote: “I did my job very well Detective. If you had done yours better we wouldn’t be here.”

Dead prostitutes don’t even send a ripple through the city’s crime beat but when a vicious killer makes his presence known by taking the life of an actress, Detective Deacon Garrison and  Detective Malcolm Kier are once again pulled back into the deep and disturbed mind of a serial killer.
When bones are found by a couple of boys in park,  Detective’s Kier and Garrison learn that they belong to a semi famous actress who ties to a previous case & suspect make them suspicious. When another body is found, Angie Carlson drawn into the case when the body is identified as a former prostitute that Angie cross examined during a trial. A trial that released a suspect Kier had worked hard to put away. The connection between Angie and the dead bodies has Kier thinking that  Angie will be the killer’s next victim. Through out the investigation, past and present emerge and collide with staggering revelations that will leave you stunned at the convoluted set up of this plot.

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