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Shadows of Deceit by Mell Corcoran

September 1, 2015 By 3 Comments

SHADOW
Shadows of Deceit by Mell Corcoran
Publisher: Mill City Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (494 pgs)
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

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Three bodies. No clues. No heads.
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It takes more than a near-death experience to keep Detective Lou Donovan off the job. Three decapitated bodies are discovered in the empty house of a high-profile Colombian coffee mogul putting a drug cartel at the top of the suspect list. Or is that the perpetrator’s intent?

Lou and her team find themselves dancing on the edge of an international incident where every twist and turn uncovers a tangled web of murderous lies. When the absence of evidence is their strongest lead, Lou must find a way to solve the case while navigating a minefield that threatens to expose the people she has come to love.

Having recently finished Shadows of Doubt, the first book in this series, I was eager to read this one to see what lead character Lou was up to. Her life really changed, and almost ended in Shadows of Doubt, and in this installment Ms. Corcoran did a great job delving deeper into her personality. She’s a likeable character who’s rough around the edges, tells it like it is, and someone you’d definitely want on your side.

I really enjoyed the first story and this second one didn’t disappoint me either. If you’ve read Shadows of Doubt you already know what the added bonus was, that this is essentially a paranormal series, that gives gritty a whole new meaning. The plot builds along with the suspense, and just like the first story did, I found myself reading to find out if my own theories about these grizzly crimes were correct.

The dialogue is very natural sounding, the setting, once again icing on the cake, and the pacing, despite the book’s length, a rollercoaster ride. And there’s even a glimpse of romance thrown in there too.

I don’t know if the author has or is planning any more books in this series but I can’t wait to read more about Lou. If you like gritty mysteries with a healthy dose of the paranormal then I think this is a series you’ll enjoy but I recommend reading Shadows of Doubt first.

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Dark Waters by Chris Goff

September 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment

TDARK
Dark Waters by Chris Goff
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Genre: Mystery/Suspense, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (344 pgs)
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

Raisa “Rae” Jordan, an agent for the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service, isn’t in Israel for more than a day before her predecessor is gunned down in a Tel Aviv square by a sniper. Assigned to investigate the assassination of one of her own, she must also protect Judge Ben Taylor and his teenage daughter. They may be the sniper’s next target and are most certainly being threatened by a desperate cadre of terrorists with their sights set on the Secretary of State’s upcoming visit. But is an attack on the Secretary of State all that they have planned or is that just the beginning?

There are no protocols for this kind of a situation, and following the rules is exactly the kind of thing that could get the Taylors killed. To subvert an attack that could crush the fledgling peace in the Middle East, Jordan must trust her instincts and bring together a contentious team of agents from Israel, the U.S., and the Palestinian territories to uncover a conspiracy years in the making.

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If you like a rollercoaster ride of a read, then Dark Waters will definitely be a book you’ll enjoy.

The author did a great job diving into the action and setting up what would be a fast paced plot with twists and turns that had me reading for long stretches, and turning the pages to see if my theory about what would happen next was right.

I liked the main character Raisa. She was tough, strong, and someone to cheer on. I also liked the other main character Ben, who seemed to be caught up in something larger than life while trying to save his daughter’s life.

All the characters seemed to come to life off the page and the dialogue was realistic. I especially liked the setting; the author did a first rate job describing the sounds and customs of Tel Aviv and surrounding area. It made me feel like I was there, right in the region and in the middle of the danger.

This might seem like a long read but I think you’ll find yourself getting caught up in all the action that you’ll be at the end before you realize it.

If you’re looking for a book to finish out your summer reading fix, this is one I highly recommend.

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Claws by H. C. Brown

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CLAWS
Claws by H. C. Brown
Publisher: Luminosity Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (80 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistletoe

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The problem is Nox, King of the Fae, sent Cael to discover who is using magyck unlawfully in the Nomag realm. When Cael finds Rohan is a rogue Pride shifter with ancient magyck, he must use all his powers of persuasion to lure him back to the safety of Other World.

Rohan has lived a normal life until Cael comes into his world. The Fae gives Rohan a new look on life. All that he knows has been thrown out the window. If all that Cael says is true Rohan will find a new and better life in another world that very few ever get to see. Can Rohan trust his feelings for Cael? Will the two men find what they are looking for or will fear drive them apart?

I enjoyed this visit to the world of the Fae and the Pride. Rohan finds a world full of new and exciting things. He longs to share his new life with the man who brought him to this world. If only Cael would trust him to know his own feelings. Rohan is a good and strong man who will fight for what he wants and what he truly wants is Cael. As Rohan explores his new world he also finds a way to win Cael’s trust. Soon their attraction becomes much more and love finds a way into their lives but Cael must learn to trust Rohan. I enjoyed watching their relationship take shape and turn into something more. The two make a wonderful couple and the love that they share shines through in everything that they do.

I found Rohan’s character to be an interesting twist to this story and series. He has been lost to the human world for so many years and is more powerful than many that we have seen before. I cannot wait to see where Rohan fits in both the world of the Fae and the Pride. I do hope that we get to see more of Rohan and Cael in future books.

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Fear for Hire by Natalie S. Ellis – Spotlight and Giveaway

September 1, 2015 By 2 Comments

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MediaKit_BookCover_FearForHireJack Wylie is tall, dark, handsome and brave – he’s everything you’d want in a kidnapper.

Ex-cop Jack Wylie is a born protector, tormented by the day he misjudged a criminal and his life took a tragic turn. Now he’s on a mission to kidnap a woman to help her overcome a fear of being tied up.

He’s been told by his psychologist brother to keep up the game until the woman gives him the sign. But there has been a big mistake. Jack has accidentally abducted the feisty and beautiful Molly Rhoades – a newly arrived local TV reporter who has secrets of her own. And she doesn’t know the sign.

After a dangerous and unlikely meeting, Jack and Molly find themselves consumed by sexual tension, but things get even more complicated when Molly finds out that Jack is engaged to the local Councilwoman Amanda Everett, a ruthless career climber determined to succeed no matter what the cost.

But why did Jack kidnap Molly in the first place? Who is pulling the strings in this perverted puppet show? Jack vows to protect Molly until he finds out the truth, but the layers of deception and vengeance run deeper than he could have ever imagined.

Enjoy an excerpt:

The plan: Scare the shit out of Laura so she’d never fear her sadistic ex-boyfriend again. Apparently, the ass-wipe had gotten his rocks off playing kidnapper during their relationship. He blamed that damn Fifty Shades of Grey series for the upsurge of domestic violence. Sure, the books had provided a few kinky fantasies for the ladies, but lowlifes like Laura’s ex took the fantasy a step too far.

A whimper. Was she crying herself to sleep? He flexed his shoulder blades and relaxed. Wouldn’t be long now. He listened to her breathing slow … and slow … and blinked himself awake. Her sounds soothed him and he was so damn tired. He shouldn’t be attempting this job after an overnight security shift at the bank, but he wanted to get it over with.

Worried he’d fall asleep if he waited any longer, he slid out. Once he cleared the frame, he pushed up on his fingers and toes, then sprang to the balls of his feet. His right knee creaked. He froze, hovering above her, the paleness of her skin luminescent in the shadows. She lay on top of her comforter, a pair of white bikini panties and a gray tank top her only cover.

Nice body. Real nice body — strong and sleek. A cop? Military? Nah, with training like that she wouldn’t be afraid of an ex-boyfriend. But she sure as hell didn’t sculpt those mile-long sexy legs doing aerobics. Slim hips, flat stomach. He whistled softly through his teeth. Damn perfect breasts, fuller than he would’ve expected on someone so lean. Her long, straight hair fanned above her shoulders. He glanced at her face to verify she matched the woman in the head shot Rudy had given him. His chest tightened and he jerked his gaze away. Too late. Those puffy pillow-lips would haunt his dreams.

Time to go to work. He clasped her by the waist, tossed her onto her stomach, and pushed her face into the pillow just hard enough to muffle any screams. Startled awake, she bucked her curvy, near-naked ass in his face. Sweet Jesus! He sat on her legs, keeping one hand firmly planted on the back of her neck while he used his teeth to tear off a piece of duct tape. With the strip hanging between his lips, he caught her arms behind her and wrapped the tape around her wrists several times. He didn’t want to cut off her circulation, but she twisted her wrists and the bonds tightened.

He ripped another piece of tape, cupped this one in his palm, and rolled her over. She sucked in air, but he gagged her before the scream escaped. A hunk of hair stuck to her face under the gag, making her look like a rumpled kid. But the sparks of terrorized fury she shot at him were far from childlike.

Jack faltered. That kind of fear, he’d seen it before. He’d felt it before.

But he’d never provoked it.

About the Author:MediaKit_AuthorPhoto_FearForHireNatalie S. Ellis worked behind the scenes in TV news for sixteen years and will always miss the rush of a breaking story. But the seduction of writing a fiery romance with twisty suspense is even harder to resist, especially when she has a new curveball for the plot. Natalie enjoys living in her hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and attributes her cheerful attitude to empty nesting, a supportive family, and way too many lattés.

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