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A READER'S OPINION A charming and heartwarming story of hope and unexpected love. Travis Read is a cowboy with a wounded heart and a deep fear of letting himself settle down and find more than a few months of happiness. Then he meets Rachel McGuire in Rodeo, Montana, a small town with a big heart. Rachel is not far from having a new baby, and she's pretty much alone in the world, or at least she often feels that way. A lot of people care about her but she's afraid of what letting someone else into her life might do to her fragile family. I will admit that it's been a long time since I've read a Harlequin book I liked. I tend to stay away from them nowadays but I was interested in the story and that it's set in my home state. I enjoy a good Montana story even if there isn't a lot of Montana in the writing. And, Mary Sullivan is a new-to-me author. She didn't disappoint! Travis and Rachel are both likeable characters who deserve all the love and happiness they can find. The author has a nice writing style and the story is well written, not what I've come to expect from these types of books. There was one scene, not a sex scene, but still intimate, that I admit I was embarrassed to witness. The author still did a good job with the writing of it, though. I was torn between liking this book and really liking it. Everything about the character's lives felt so real, and in the end I decided that any author who can keep me interested and invested in the characters enough to finish a book in one day, did a good job. Star Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS TEMPTED BY A FAMILY… Travis Read never wanted to settle down anywhere—with anyone. He's in Rodeo, Montana, just long enough to fix up a house for his sister and he'll be on his way. Then he meets Rachel McGuire. Beautiful and kind—and with magnetic whiskey-colored eyes—Rachel is everything that Travis could want. Except that Rachel is also very, very pregnant. A struggling widowed mom, Rachel wants to give her family the stability she's never had. Travis dashed those hopes by buying her dream house. Okay, she can start over. But she wasn't counting on such a fierce attraction between them. And this cowboy was never meant to settle down… Series: Rodeo, Montana Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Harlequin Western Romance (January 3, 2017) Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. #AReadersOpinion #WesternRomance #ContemporaryRomance #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION A charming story that will make you giggle! Who doesn't love a high sea adventure with a smart heroine and attractive captain? Runaway Wallflower is the fourth story in Bianca Blythe's Matchmaking Wallflowers series. If you love Regency historical romances, then this book is perfect for you. You should give it a chance. You won't be disappointed! It tells the story of Louisa and Rupert. Louisa is a brave, smart, and independent woman who is also the inventor of a diving device! How refreshing! She dreams of living a high sea adventure. Unfortunately, her parents have planned a marriage of convenience to a man who doesn't love her. Rupert is the attractive captain who owns the Sapphire Princess, and an ex-member of the Royal Navy. In order to run away to avoid the marriage, she boards his ship under the disguise of a young man. Then the fun begins! During their sea journey, Rupert and Louisa will share their deepest secrets and fall in love! Sparks will flare all over! I have to say that some scenes are so cute and hilarious! Let yourself be swept away on a journey to the Caribbean and enjoy the fun between these two charming characters. Runaway Wallflower is well written, filled with intrigue and romance with a touch of humor. I strongly recommend this beautiful story! I'm looking forward to read her next book, A Marquess for Convenience . This author never disappoints me! Star Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS One Disastrous Debutante Ever since Louisa Carmichael's brother unexpectedly inherited a dukedom, her mother's expectations for her have veered in a distinctly vertical direction. Louisa dreams not of glittering ball gowns, but of exploring the tropical waters of the Caribbean with her latest invention, an underwater breathing apparatus. One Roguish Sea Captain Lord Rupert Haywood, future Duke of Belmonte, has no desire to manage an estate with his corrupt father. He prefers to roam the ocean with his crew of rugged pirates. One Forbidden Journey When her mother arranges a marriage for her, Louisa decides she might just don a pair of breeches and discover the Caribbean in disguise. The only problem is a certain very handsome captain... Genre: Historical Romance - Regency Print Length: 217 pages Publication Date: January 3, 2017 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #5Stars #HistoricalRomance #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick

THE BOOK A Ransom Canyon Novel A READER'S OPINION WILD HORSE SPRINGS is a charming story about finding love again and standing up for others. Dan Brigman is a likeable sheriff who has a quiet life without any real excitement. He's one of those old-fashioned kind of men who falls in love and hopes for forever. He'll do anything for the people he loves. Brandi Malone is a little feisty, but only in the beginning. She has a sad secret and Dan wants to help be whole again. There are a lot of main characters in this book. It was hard to invest in any of them fully because when one story started going deeper the reader had to switch to someone else's story. The author did a good job of bringing all the different stories together but I would have liked more focus and depth just on Dan and Brandi's relationship and history. The ending was too rushed and didn't convince me that Dan and Brandi should be together, but I still liked them as characters and was very happy for their ending. I've read one of the earlier Ransom Canyon books and really liked it but I didn't get as invested in this one. Jodi Thomas has a nice and easy-to-read writing style that I really like. WILD HORSE SPRINGS is sure to please the author's fans and those who enjoy a mild contemporary romance. There are some really sweet and tender moments in this story and I plan to read more books in the Ransom Canyon series. Star Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS In the heart of Ransom Canyon, sometimes the right match for a lonely soul is the one you least expect. Dan Brigman may not lead the most exciting life, but he's proud of what he's achieved: he's a respected lawman, and he's raised a bright, talented daughter on his own. But finding a lone, sparkly blue boot in the middle of a deserted highway gets him thinking maybe the cowgirl who lost it is exactly the shake-up he needs. After losing her baby girl, Brandi Malone felt like her soul died along with her daughter. Now singing in small-town bars to make ends meet, she's fine being a drifter—until a handsome sheriff makes her believe that parking her boots under his bed is a better option. College grad Lauren Brigman has just struck out on her own in downtown Dallas when a troubling phone call leads her back home to Crossroads. Her hometown represents her family, friends and deepest hopes, but also her first love, Lucas Reyes. Will Lauren's homecoming be another heartbreak, or a second chance for her and Lucas? Series: Ransom Canyon (Book 5) Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: HQN Books (January 24, 2017) Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #ContemporaryRomance #2017Review

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Virginian bootmaker, Duncan Alardyce MacCabe is in need of two things: a keeper for his ledgers and a wife. When he hears of a bride ship en route to Norfolk, a plan begins to form. After reading all the qualifications of the women in The Virginia Gazette, he made his choice. Decision made, he patiently awaits the bride ship. Susanna Cooper is left destitute, her father dead and abandoned by her younger brother. Her future looks bleak. With the last of her funds, she gets passage on the bride ship to an uncertain future and country. What Duncan and Susanna never bargained for was the twisted mind of an evil man bent on possessing Susanna. Can their budding love withstand the terror brought in their lives? Or will it be to late ? A sensational story one shouldn't miss! A chilling tale of a maniacal man bent on revenge and obsessed with a perverse sense for torture and soul purification. He's obsessed with Susanna to have her as his own and he won't stop, even if it means murder. The reader's view in the killers mind is disturbing; Màiri Norris did an exceptional job in transferring the killers unbalanced mind. Although the tale is chilling, the emotional scaring that Susanna suffered is felt by the reader. This story isn't for the faint at heart, and a roller coaster ride of emotions will leave one breathless! Star Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : Maria Rose Dariotis BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Borough of Norfolk – 1759 Virginia bootmaker Duncan MacCabe needs a partner and wants a wife, but not both. So what is a pragmatic man to do but combine the two. When he learns a bride ship is en route to Norfolk with women aboard who might fit his qualifications, it appears his problem is solved. Londoner Susanna Cooper is desperate. With her father’s sudden death, the family livelihood is gone. Her only sibling, a younger brother, abandons her to sail to China. All other options exhausted, she joins the complement of a bride ship headed for the Colony of Virginia. The only guarantee: employment or a husband. Destiny joins Duncan and Susanna and love binds them, but a pitiless adversary, his desire for Susanna thwarted, plots a chilling vengeance to separate them—forever. Genre: Historical Romance - 18th Century Print Length: 262 pages Published: November 29, 2016 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalRomance #HistoricalMystery #5Stars #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Good book . . . Brette: Intensions Gone Astray was fun to read! It's the second love story of Collette Cameron's Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper series. BRETTE is one of the many books I've read by this talented author, and while I liked it, I didn't love it. The story was interesting enough, but it didn't grab my attention right away. The chemistry between Alexander and Brette makes them perfect for each other! These charming characters were lively and likeable. The heroine, Brette, loves the social lifestyle though she prefers the quietness of the countryside. What can happen when a handsome rogue named Alexander turns rector? Both their worlds will collide and send sparks all over. Lots of twists and turns to finally end on an happy note; quite predictable. Overall, this is an enjoyable read. However I found that something was missing. I really preferred her first story Wagers Gone Awry ! I recommend that you take a chance to read Brette’s story if you love Regency romance! Star Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 4 1/2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS He thought his adventures were over... A rogue reluctantly turned rector, Alexander Hawksworth, prefers soirées to sermons and parties to prayers. Though impoverished, he seizes every opportunity to escape parish duties, preferring to hob nob with London’s finest–especially after the precocious and petite Brette Culpepper arrives in Town. Alex secretly fantasizing about claiming the breathtaking beauty as his very own, and when he unexpectedly inherits an earldom, he’s determined to make her his countess... Until he’s accused of murdering the previous earl. Then she burst headlong into his life... New to Society, Brette adores the whirlwind social scene, the stream of invitations... the slightly-sensual verbal sparring with the devilishly attractive, much too witty, and oh so unsuitable Mr. Hawksworth. But her fairytale existence crashes to a halt when rumors circulate she’s a peer’s illegitimate granddaughter. Even though he’s left her a tidy inheritance, formerly hospitable doors slam in her face as a newly appointed guardian emerges, intent on stealing her wealth and forcing her to wed an elderly despot. Time is against them as Alex struggles to clear his name and deliver the woman he loves from an unthinkable fate. Genre: Romance - Historical Print Length: 174 pages Publisher: Blue Rose Romance LLC Publication Date: January 10, 2017 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalRomance #2017Review

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Beautiful and descriptive writing! The setting in 1890s Florida is one I haven't come across in a book, at least not written so I felt like I was there. Landra Andrews has a secret, one that is keeping her from living the life she should. William Cavendish is as handsome and kind as he seems. But love is not so simple for Landra who imagined, and wanted, a different kind of life. I was impressed with the writer's detail of life in the South. She brought everything to life so vividly. The relationships didn't feel as strong as I expected, and the main characters seemed out of step with each other at times. The mystery wasn't as much of a mystery as I thought it would be, and this story read more like a historical work infused with a few romantic elements. That part I didn't mind because I really enjoyed the history the author wrote into the novel. I think I would have felt the romance more if the main characters had more of a connection. The prize of this story and the author's writing, is the setting and her beautiful descriptions. It is a nice page turner that readers of the genre are sure to enjoy. Star Rating : 3 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 3 1/2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Twenty-year-old Landra Andrews is as brazen and unique as her first name. Although educated and well-connected, she is trapped by a dark secret from her past. She fears the rest of her life will be decidedly prosaic, until a dashing young man inherits a neighboring farm and sweeps her off her feet. William Cavendish is a second son from an old Southern family. A gentleman in conduct and an artist at heart, he has sown his wild oats in the years he spent abroad and is ready to settle down. He is taken with well-spoken, headstrong Landra from their first meeting, and his heart for her only grows. William seems to be everything Landra has dreamed of but never dared to believe she could have—handsome, kind, and well-bred—but when they are wed, she soon finds herself in all-too-familiar surroundings, toiling once more against land that won’t yield. Her restless spirit and iron will rebel against her discontent, and when a lover from her youth returns, she finds herself torn between two very different men. Will the mistakes of her past destroy her hope for the future? Print Length: 237 pages Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing Publication Date: August 31, 2016 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalRomance #HistoricalFiction #2017Review

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Jo Goodman knows how to pen a story that leaves you grasping for more. When it comes down to a choice between work or reading one of her books, there are times when I opt for the book. I'm partial to her historical western adventures, and NEVER LOVE A LAWMAN is right up there with every great book she's written. One of Goodman's trademarks is her ability to write compelling and fascinating characters, each with their own distinct personalities. Rachel Bailey and Wyatt Cooper do not disappoint. More than a year after Rachel moves to Reidsville, Colorado, she slowly begins to realize that Sheriff Cooper is much more than a man who appears to sit on his front porch and sleep. With a sharp mind, a keen eye, and a healthy dose of respect for justice, Wyatt surprises Rachel more times than she'd like to admit. Rachel might seem a bit standoffish towards the townspeople, but she carries with her a sadness that makes her want to keep her feelings protected. Wyatt, with his mega-watt smile and bundles of charm soon breaks down Rachel's barriers and helps her see the life she can have. Goodman's usual wit and snappy dialogue fill the pages of NEVER LOVE A LAWMAN, along with enough twists to keep the story interesting. If you love historical romantic westerns, then you should be reading Jo Goodman. Star Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : MK BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman delivers a thrilling tale of small town greed that may have big time consequences—unless two strangers open their hearts to a highly unconventional arrangement. . . Rachel Bailey may seem like just a beautiful newcomer to most of Reidsville, Colorado, but Sheriff Wyatt Cooper knows she's much more. Through a twist of fate, Rachel is the inheritor of a very valuable commodity: control of the railway that keeps the isolated mining town connected to the world. That is, she will be, if she agrees to the surprising stipulation in her benefactor's will—that she marry Wyatt. Rachel has no choice: refusing the marriage could put all of Reidsville in the hands of an outsider--and not just any outsider, but the cruel tyrant she has come here to escape. Yet living with Wyatt will be her greatest challenge. For he has a tempting way about him that makes Rachel forget theirs is a marriage in name only--until her frightening past shows up to remind them exactly how much they have at stake. Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Zebra; First Edition edition (September 1, 2009) Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: Mass Market Paperback | Source: From the Reviewer's Personal Library VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalWesternRomance #2017Review

THE BOOK A Golden Beach Novel A READER'S OPINION A great love story! Kim Loraine is a new author for me and RESTORATION was a nice introduction. Grace McConnell has more than work than restoring a town made up of ancient buildings. She's desperate to find a way to move on after the death of the man she loves. Drew Tensley is dreamy and endearing, and if I had been Grace, I would've fallen for him, too! Of course, it's not as easy as two lost souls meeting and falling in love. After a slow start, the book grabbed my attention and I became interested in the characters and rooted for both of them to get their happily-ever-after endings. Each new event and circumstance is a slow progression and aids in the development of the story and the characters' lives. Nothing felt rushed and instead felt natural, like it was happening to people you know and care about. The writing could have used a little more polish in some places to avoid confusion, but I loved the author's descriptions of the settings. The secondary characters, friends of Grace and Drew, were just as they should have been. Have your tissues handy and get ready to escape because RESTORATION is one of those books you'd like to curl up with under a blanket and just let yourself slip into the story. Star Rating : 3 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Amazon US | Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS After the tragic death of her fiancé, Grace McConnell turns to the only remaining constant in her life, her work. So when she’s offered the lead position for an international restoration project, she jumps at the chance to get away from her small town, full of John’s memories. Drew Tensley has always been a hard worker. Dedicated to his family and community, he put aside his own London career to take over the family business after his mother’s terminal diagnosis. Five years later, he’s ready to start living for himself when he literally runs into his hometown’s newest architect. Grace quickly discovers that traveling half-way across the world was the best decision she’s ever made. Until she meets Drew, a man whose personality and lifestyle are the exact opposite of John’s, but whose face is the spitting image. Struggling with her own motivations and feelings, research uncovers secrets she isn’t ready for; secrets that could ruin her second chance for true love. Genre: Romance - Contemporary Print Length: 296 pages Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing (April 6, 2015) Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #ContemporaryRomance #2017Review

A Reader's Opinion A fantastic read! RORY: A SCOTTISH OUTLAW, is the first book I've read by Lily Baldwin. When I first started the story, I thought I might have missed something coming in at book three. However, the author ended chapter one on a great note and I easily kept going. Lady Alexandria "Alex" is a wonderful and strong heroine who loves Scotland above all else. Rory MacVie is a charming and loyal hero who also loves Scotland and would do anything for her. They are both honorable, spirited, and their passions and pursuits make them perfect for each other. Their romance is almost legendary! I feel like if I say much more it will give away too much of the story. Because I hadn't read the first books in the series, I didn't know what to expect but I was surprised a few times. The author did a good job holding my interest, and she has a nice and easy writing style. RORY: A SCOTTISH OUTLAW is sure to please anyone who enjoys a sensual medieval adventure. Rory: A Scottish Outlaw A passionate story of honor, rebellion, and forbidden love. Lady Alexandria MacKenzie is one of Abbot Matthew's network of rebels, fighting for Scottish independence. When her father dies, leaving their clan without a laird, she asks the abbot for aid in finding a husband. He sends her a selection of three noblemen from which to choose. Accompanying them is secret agent and reputed rake, Rory MacVie, who must assist Alexandria with a perilous mission for Scotland. But the abbot makes one point very clear--Rory is not a potential suitor. BOOK INFO Genre: Medieval Historical Regency Release: December 10, 2016 Pages: 244pp Publisher: Duncurra LLC Format Read: E-Book Source: Provided by the author or publisher Reviewed by: Kaylie Morgan Content Rating: 3 Hearts—Chemistry is a little sweet and little spicy. A touch of detail, but the stuff that makes us blush is behind closed doors. NOTE: Ratings are only provided for content (sex, violence, language, etc.). We do not give star ratings on this blog, though reviewers may do so on retail outlets and Goodreads. We review and share only those books we have enjoyed and think others will enjoy, too. Learn more. Follow Books & Benches on INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | BOOKBUB | GOODREADS This book was reviewed on the original Books & Benches site. It has been reposted for indexing purposes and to give new life to an older book.

"Books are lighthouses erected in the great sea of time." — E.P. Whipple Our 2016 journey began in August with the launch of the new Books & Benches website, and we are grateful to each of you who took the time to visit, comment, and explore the wonderful authors and books found within these pages. While we may keep our noses in books most of the year, we understand that 2016 wasn't without its challenges around the world. However, we do prefer to focus on the positive and escape into worlds created by the many amazing authors who want to share the words they've written with readers from all reaches of the globe. "A parent or a teacher has only his lifetime; a good book can teach forever." — Louis L’Amour The world is an imperfect place sprinkled with perfect flashes of time, and we are not the first to discover that books and reading have the ability to move ordinary moments and memories into the extraordinary. There is freedom to be found within the pages of a well-written novel, a cleverly-told tale, or a great work of literature. A freedom that those who do not read, cannot understand. A book is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and to others. They can lift a downtrodden spirit, offer a passport to adventures otherwise not taken, and give refuge to those seek an escape. "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." — Frederick Douglass As we say goodbye to one year and embark on a new, may we open our minds to the possibilities offered both by our fellow man and by the written word. Remember the gifts of kindness, love, and literacy as we consider what we may do to enrich our own lives and the lives of others. From our Books & Benches family to you, we offer warm wishes for a happy and enlightened New Year. — MK McClintock #NewYearsMessage

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION The Grave Digger from Bones meets Silence of the Lambs in WINGS OF MAYHEM by Sue Coletta. This book really caught my attention, first by the cover and then by the synopsis. I was hooked from page one! The author said this book wasn't for the faint of heart and she was right. We get a deep look behind the crime scenes with Shawnee Daniels, a woman who lives two lives. When she crosses the wrong killer, it's a race to see if she can find what he wants returned before he makes her his next victim. The author really did a good job creating two distinct roles for Shawnee and blending them together into one person. Instead of waiting to discover the big bad guy, we know who Jack is from the start. I was upset with Shawnee for not turning this guy over to the cops early on, and it didn't put her on my favorite character list. Then again, the suspense kept me turning the pages. Sue Coletta is very descriptive and writes a masterful crime scene with just enough detail to make you cringe and feel like you're standing over the scene. There's even a little humor to break up the mayhem. WINGS OF MAYHEM is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge and wanting more. Content Note from the Author : This is not a romance book and does not contact obvious romantic/sexual elements. This book is not for the faint of heart. I offer an honest look behind the crime scene tape. Not for the gore factor but for accuracy. Star Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : See Note Above | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Amazon US | Amazon CA | Barnes & Noble | Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Shawnee Daniels—forensic police hacker by day, cat burglar by night—ignites the hellfire fury of a serial killer when she unknowingly steals his trophy box. A SERIAL KILLER STALKS THE STREETS... Cat burglar Shawnee Daniels always believed her "fearlessness rules" mantra would keep her on top and out of jail. When she hacks a confiscated hard drive at the Revere P.D., she focuses on a white-collar criminal accused of embezzlement. To teach him a lesson and recoup the funds she breaks into his massive contemporary in Bear Clave Estates. Jack has even more secrets, deadly secrets, secrets worth killing over. A CAT BURGLAR PICKS THE WRONG HOUSE TO ROB... As a glowing eagle taunts her Skype screen, Jack tells her she stole his precious trophy box—and he wants it back! THEIR LIVES COLLIDE... When her "helpful" best friend convinces her to date charismatic Detective Levaughn Samuels, her two worlds threaten to implode. Ordinarily Shawnee keeps a firm line between her professions, but dating Levaughn might help her get this psycho off her tail. AND NOW, NO ONE IS SAFE... In this lightning-fast-paced psychological thriller of secrets and lies, Shawnee juggles being stalked by a serial killer, dating the lead detective on the case, and tap dancing around her librarian best friend. If she doesn't find the trophy box, the killer's coming for her. If she doesn't expose her secret life, more will die. And if she does, she could lose her freedom and everyone she holds dear. Series: Mayhem Series, Book One Print Length: 300 pages Publisher: Crossroad Press Publication Date: May 27, 2016 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #MysteryThriller

Congratulations to Kate Sparkes, author of Bound , winner of the December 2016 Readers' Choice Cover Contest! Head on over to check out the cover finalists for January . Voting opens 01.01.17. #CoverContestWinner