Marine Protector (Brotherhood Protectors World) by Debra Parmley

 

 

Blurb:

Phoebe “Red” Adams swore she was never going to join any kind of group again. And the tattoo on her skin and under her skin, which read “property of Z”, had to go. At the Three C’s ranch, she was determined to learn how to fight hard and how to step into a new life. She’d go to the required classes and otherwise keep to herself. The last thing she was looking for was a new man. She was too busy hiding from her violent ex and his motorcycle club, for if Z found her; she knew he would kill her.

Sergeant Tim “Timbers” Watson USMC opted not to re-enlist in order to stay home when he learned his dad had six months to live. After his father’s death, when an offer came in from the Brotherhood Protectors, he stepped up. Providing security would be a breeze compared to his time in Iraq.

Little did she know that when she met Timbers, her walls would start coming down. He wasn’t put off by Red’s attitude or the walls she’d put up. He’d take those logs down slowly and show her the difference between her controlling, violent ex and this Marine who fought for his country and his women to be independent.

 

My review:

This is an exciting rollercoaster ride that will have you rooting for the underdog from the start. This is a heartwarming tale of new beginnings and learning to live again. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Can be read standalone.

 

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No One Knew (Noelle Marshall #2) by Kendra Elliot

 

 

Blurb:

For a detective and an FBI agent, two seemingly disparate murder investigations collide with a twist in an explosive novel of suspense by a Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

In the crisp mountain air of central Oregon, a teenage girl’s search for discarded cans leads to a horrifying discovery: a body, brutally murdered and abandoned in the woods. The case falls to Deschutes County Detective Noelle Marshall, who finds herself navigating a community steeped in secrets, suspicion, and distrust of outsiders—especially law enforcement.

Miles away, FBI Special Agent Max Rhodes investigates a different kind of darkness—chatter about a violent uprising from a shadowy militia group preparing for war. The two cases seem worlds apart. But as Noelle digs into the murdered man’s past and Max closes in on the source of the terror plot, their paths begin to converge in a terrifying way. This was no random killing. It was a message. A merciless killer and a hidden army are operating in the same shadows, and finding the link between them is the only thing standing between a single murder and a full-blown massacre.

 

My review:

Murder, mystery and intrigue. This second installment in the tales of Deschutes County Detective Noelle Marshall is exciting in all the best ways. With crossover investigations and secrets being revealed both personally and professionally this book kept me riveted. Watching Max and Noelle grow closer made me smile. I’ve fallen for these characters and can’t wait for the next installment.

 

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The Boss (Spies, Lies, & Alibis #1) by Melissa Schroeder

 

Blurb:

Loving her means it's more than his heart at risk.

Sick of the spy game, former CIA operative Vic Walker takes time off from his security firm to figure out just what he wants out of life. But peace and quiet isn’t in the cards with a former business partner and ex-lover like MacKenzie Donovan.

Mac doesn’t like asking for help from anyone, but this latest case has her in a little over her head. She crashes back into Vic’s life with the CIA, the Russian Mob, and the FBI, on her tail after a job goes south.

But even as old feelings rise to the surface while they’re busy dodging bullets, the authorities, and mobsters, they’ll need to get out alive before they can have a second chance at love.

This is a reissue which includes updated content and a never before seen epilogue for readers to enjoy!

 

My review:

I LOVED THIS STORY!  Mac and Vic are meant to be but a business disagreement has them split. Both are miserable but stubborn. Now Mac has to ask Vic for help with a case. Can they keep from falling into bad habits? The author brings these characters to life in a thrilling adventure. Well worth the read.

 

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