Review : Code Name: Heist

 

Code Name: Heist by Sawyer Bennett

(Jameson Force Security, Book #3) 

Release Date: January 7, 2020

I am a world-class thief. Or I was, before I got pinched and landed in prison. After I served my time, I decided to get on the right side of the law, or as much as my job at Jameson Force Security allows. The lines sometimes blur, which suits me just fine. My name might be Saint, but I’m a devil to most. 

My plan to go legitimate is going as anticipated, until my past and present collide in a big way. While in Paris preparing to take down a ring of highly specialized thieves, I come face-to-face with my biggest threat—and my most dangerous temptation. 

 Sindaria “Sin” Westin was the love of my life, until her betrayal landed me behind bars. Now I’ve got to find a way to trust her again, at least long enough to pull off this job. When it becomes clear the price for this heist will be our lives, I realize I need to do whatever it takes to keep Sin safe, even if it means trading my life for hers. Because no matter the lies I’ve told myself, Sin’s greatest theft was the day she stole my heart.

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Saint is a world class thief who managed to land himself in jail. Now he's finally out and looking to stick to the right side of the law - sort of. Working in the Jameson  Force Security he's on a mission to infiltrate a group of specialize thieves and take them down. Little did he expect a blast from the past a former lover of his, Sin, the one person who landed him in jail in the first place. He's still got a mission to do but not only will he work on taking the group down he'll have to do everything he can to keep Sin safe from whats about to go down.

I loved this book from the moment the book starts the readers are sucked up into this. I loved the characters, getting to know them, their backstories even why they got into this shady business. Then there was watching as they worked together on the heist that they were tasked to take on. As the story progresses its clear the shady characters they are with don't hold onto the same rule of rules of just stealing and its clear their lives are on the line if there should be any mishaps.  Overall great book I really enjoyed it and can't wait to see whats next!

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. 

 A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. 

 Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both. 

 Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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Review : The Captains' Vegas Vows

The Captains' Vegas Vows by Caro Carson

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Military, 

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Pages: 240

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Published September 18th 2018 by Harlequin Special Edition

They gambled on a long shot 

Will the bet pay off? 

They have ninety days before the state of Texas will grant these strangers a divorce from their impetuous Vegas wedding. Captain Helen Pallas is certain she's not cut out for marriage. And Captain Tom Cross doesn't believe in love. Yet working in the same unit--and assigned to married quarters--Helen and Tom know the attraction is real. It's a long shot, but we're betting on happily-ever-after.

What happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas when Captain Helen wakes up to find out that she is married after the fact that she just got out of a divorce. That's the last thing she needs while she is relocating jobs and on top of that finds out that she can't even divorce him ASAP as she wants. Now her commanding officer wants her to work things out with Tom while they wait for the time limit until they can divorce and are under orders to live together and talk things out in counseling.

I liked this book, I've read plenty of book that had that what happens in Vegas kinda theme to it. The one thing that irks me with this book though is not the fact that they have a certain time limit to get divorced but that Tom and his love for her. I really sided with Helen when it came to this book because I just didn't understand why he loved her so much in this book. It made no sense to me. I wished that there was more to that then just love at first sight because I just don't buy that. I think this book would've been better if there was some sort of reasoning behind it. Overall this book was pretty good I really enjoyed it.

Release Day Review : From Here to You

From Here to You by Jamie McGuire

(Crash and Burn #1)

Genre: Military, Romantic Suspense, 

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Pages: 384

As Darby Dixon sits in a tiny Texas church bathroom on her wedding day holding a positive pregnancy test, she realizes that of all the bad decisions she's made in her life, marrying her abusive fiancé would be the worst. She's never been able to stand up for herself, but she'll sure as hell stand up for her baby. With just the cash she has on hand, she runs to get a bus ticket to the farthest place she can afford. Between her sheer grit and pageant-queen smile, she lands a job as a front desk clerk at the Colorado Springs Hotel. It's not a glamorous life, but she and her baby are all that matters.

A former Marine, Scott "Trex" Trexler has worked in the most dangerous, corrupt, war-torn places on earth. Now he finally has a chance to return to the last place he'd felt at peace--Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take a new job with the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a top-secret military installation buried deep within the granite.

The moment Trex walks into the inn, Darby knows he's dangerous. There's no way she wants to get involved with another man who seems to be keeping way too many secrets. As charming and devastatingly gorgeous as Trex is, he clearly isn't telling her everything. But as wildfires rage on the mountain and Darby's ex-fiancé shows he isn't so willing to let her go, both she and Trex are soon to find out that what you don't know absolutely can hurt you. 

Darby is on the run on her wedding night after finding out that she is pregnant with the child of her abusive soon to be husband. Refusing to let that man hurt her any more she decides to make a break for it, if not for herself then for her child to get a better life. Thats when she lands at Colorado Springs Hotel where she starts her new life at. Trex is a former Marine no FBI agent working on a security job at Cheyenne Moutain Complex that's keeping things quiet.  When he meets Darby its like meeting his soul mate but he has to keep his job secret from her which isn't good for a person with trust issues. Upon learning her past and why she ran he will do everything he can to protect her and her child.

This was my first impression on reading a book by Jamie McGuire, my best friend has read books by her before and I just hadn't gotten around to it. But with how this book turned out I'll be sure to get ahold of the other books because this was such a great well written book that hooked me to the very end. Now that I'm thinking about it I should send my copy of this book to her, wait never mind I'll never get back. I'll have to buy her a copy because this book is worth it and she's gonna love it. I loved the characters and seeing Darby finally stand up for herself and her baby. She was going to try to make it on her own and it was nice to see. I loved how protective Trex was but I just wanted him to at least let her in a bit of his secret before it came to bite him in the butt. Overall this was a pretty great book though i really enjoyed it!

Review : Show Me a Hero

Show Me a Hero by Allison Leigh 

(Return to the Double-C Ranch #18)

Genre: Holiday, Western, Military,

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Pages: 224
Published July 17th 2018 by Harlequin Special Edition

She's not just another fan. She's here on baby business.

When small-town cop Ali Templeton shows up at Grant Cooper's door claiming he's the uncle of an abandoned baby, the air force veteran turned famous thriller writer is shocked. By the news...and by their instant, irritating attraction. Grant moved to Weaver for peace and quiet, not whirlwind romance. Now it's time to step up and be a hero--for the child's sake and his own.

 

Ali is a small town cop looking for the uncle of an abandoned baby, so imagine Grant Coopers surprise when she shows knocking at his down with this story. While they try to figure out where Grants sister is and why she abandoned the baby while also trying to prove a relationship the two seem to have a romance blooming between eachother.

Overall this was a pretty good romance. I liked seeing the romance between the two. I thought it was interesting getting to know Grant's relationship with his sister and the mystery that was the sister in general. I was curious into the reasoning why she would abandoned her baby when she could've sent the baby to the father or her family members. There was that mystery surrounding the sister and the romance between the two MC'S that'll keep the readers hooked. It was a pretty good book I enjoyed it.

Review : Three Courageous Words

Three Courageous Words by Elle James

(Mission: Six #3)

Genre: Intrigue, Thriller, Suspense, Kidnapping, Military,

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Pages: 256

Published July 17th 2018 by Harlequin Intrigue

 Once, he had to leave her behind…

Will she now trust him with her life?

The woman he just rescued is the one “Buck” Graham Buckner lost when he had to pull a vanishing act. Now the navy SEAL has to get Angela Vega out of Africa before the warlord he came to the continent to find kills them both. But the beautiful physician has children in her care, so they embark on a treacherous journey to protect them. Now Buck has a new mission—rekindling the love he never forgot.

Mission: Six

Angela and Buck knew each other a while ago and then he up and left for the Navy. Its been awhile since they've seen eachother and managed to run into eachother in Africa where a warlord is terrorizing everyone. Both seem to have that flame between eachother but they've got a mission to work on find the warlord and take him down as well as keeping Angela safe.

This was a non stop action packed book with a bit of romance just the way I like it. I do mean it when I say that there was a bit of romance because it didn't take away that suspenseful action packed kinda thing that was going on in this book. They are in an unsafe area with a warlord wreaking havoc its hardly time to start a romane. There wa just enough to keep things interesting without taking away from that whole main objective. Overall a pretty good book I really enjoyed it.

Review : The Texas Soldier's Son

The Texas Soldier's Son by Karen Whiddon

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Military,

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Pages: 288

Published :  May 1st 2018 by Harlequin Romantic Suspense

“Jacob is your son.”

A thrilling new Top Secret Deliveries story 

Army ranger Kyle Benning never expected to live again…or have a family. When he was believed dead in an explosion, Nicole Shelton gave birth to Kyle’s baby. Now she’s a widow and a prime suspect in a murder case! Everything Kyle once knew is as dangerous as a war zone, but he battles trauma and a killer to rescue the woman he still loves. 

Kyle was deemed dead while on duty as a Army Ranger and was mistakenly thought a different person when his body was found and was in a coma recovering. Nicole is the women he left behind pregnant with his child. She's now married and when her husband is found dead she is suspect #1 and Kyle is now back from the dead that same day. While they try to find out who her killer is drama unfolds and Kyle is there to help her out while she gets everything in order.

It's beyond me why I've come across negative reviews about this book when it's actually pretty good. Don't let the reviews change your opinion of this book! I was a bit skeptical when I saw them myself. After getting into this book I just couldn't stop. I spent most of my morning binge reading this book. If you like a good old mystery, with loads of drama and small town gossip then you just might find yourself enjoying this book as much as I did.

Review : Navy SEAL Rescue

Navy SEAL Rescue by Susan Cliff

Genre: Military, Romantic Suspense, Romance,

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Pages: 288

Published April 3rd 2018 by Harlequin Romantic Suspense

Bound by more than desire... A gripping Team Twelve romantic thriller 

Sexy SEAL William Hudson will accept any help escaping enemy captivity...even if that comes from beautiful Dr. Layah Anwar, who's willing to do anything to get her family to safety. Though neither Layah nor Hud trust easily, they must join forces on a harrowing journey across the mountains. Their survival is threatened by the brutal elements, enemy snipers...and the devastating desire they can't deny.

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Blitz : Wheeler

Wheeler by Sara Butler Zalesky

Publication date: July 4th 2016

Genres: Adult, Romance, Sports, Suspense

Loren Mackenzie has overcome many obstacles in her life to be an elite professional cyclist in the Women’s World Tour in Europe. Known as the Ice Queen of the peloton, Loren rarely shows emotion in the heat of competition; she inspires her team with quiet strength and determination. But her cool confidence masks a dark past filled with horrors.

A change in management of Loren’s cycling team brings her face to face with a life she thought she left behind, adding to the pressures of competition. When a chance meeting with an A-list celebrity quickly develops into a whirlwind romance, the cameras of the tabloid-media focus on Loren, revealing the cracks in her facade. The love affair also exposes a menacing rival, threatening not only her chances in the World Championship but her life.

When love and obsession collide, Loren stands in the center of a storm. Can she find the courage to fight her inner demons, or will her fear and shame consume her?

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Atherton Leaves Her! Has the Actor’s Whirlwind Romance with the Pro Cyclist run its Course?

“Yes, Charlotte, he left me. In the airport, to fly back to California.”

Loren Mackenzie knew the headline in The Sun was an exaggeration, but the WorldChampion time trialist still felt the sting. As her pro cycling season draws to a close, Loren looks forward to taking a break from training and a reuniting with her boyfriend, Graham Atherton. When rumors and innuendo begin to swirl around them, secrets they have kept from each other shake their relationship to its foundation.

Echoes from the past ripple into the present, giving Loren a bittersweet reunion with a love she thought was lost. But, reliving the fractured memories of her childhood has left her afraid to dig deeper; lest the monsters that dwell in the dark corners of her mind drag her down again.

Meanwhile, obsession and greed churn into a storm on the horizon, threatening Loren and those closest to her. When the tempest hits and the dust finally settles, what is uncovered tilts the axis of her world.

Loren must find the strength to believe that even in darkness, there is still light. There is still hope. There is still love.

The following is the first chapter of In Darkness, There is Light.

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3 October

New York

It’s not over. It’s not.

Loren Mackenzie let out a sigh, her eyes following the blinking lights of a jetliner as it disappeared into the distance over Kennedy International Airport. He’s just going backto work in California and I’m going home, to England. She let out an even longer sigh. Just two more races and I get to take a real break. How perfect would it be to just go lie on a beach somewhere with him.

Her gaze refocused on the reflection of a man approaching her in the window; his long, confident stride and athletic form quickened her pulse. She turned to face him, but her smile dissolved into a hard frown when he was stopped by a group of fawning teenagers, begging for autographs and selfies with him.

Yep, I had to fall in love with an A-list actor. As Graham Atherton separated himself from the group to continue toward her, Loren forced a smile, but it didn’t stick as he stopped again to become engrossed in his mobile. He looked up from the screen to continue on his way.

“Sorry about that, love,” he said to her. “Just a text from Ron. He said he’ll ring you when he gets into London to discuss setting up a meeting. Is that alright with you?”

She squinted an eye. “So I have people now?”

“I do come as somewhat of a package deal. All that, you know.” He thumbed at the disbursing crowd behind him. “And Ron’s a bit more than just my agent,” he said. “He’s my best mate and I trust him.”

“That’s nice of him to offer.” She turned back to the window as Graham came up behind and wrapped his arms around her.

“Talk to me, love.”

“It’s just, this is the longest we’ve been physically together, and I don’t want it to end.” Her shoulders drooped. “I’m sorry I’m whining. I’m just tired.”

“No, darling, you’re not just tired,” he murmured. “You’ve been completely shat on.” He kissed her neck then tightened his arms around her. “You won the time trial Championship in Richmond, but you had to put up with all the nonsense from the press.And then losing the road race, which even that BBC reporter, Theo Arnold agrees was not your fault.” Graham came around to face her with pinched brows.

“But if that weren’t enough, you had to deal with me throwing your past in your face.” He cupped her cheek. “I still feel awful for that, and I want to help you, but I have no idea how.” Loren kissed him, then put her arms around his waist and held him close.

“I just want this, and more of it when I see you again.” He gave her a squeeze then drew away to glance around them. “Graham?”

“Grab your bag and come with me.” He bent to pick up their carry-ons, then led her to a private seating area, far away from prying ears and eyes. He took a seat on the small sofa across from her and held her hand with both of his.

“Darling, I know how hard it was for you and your aunt to talk about what happened to your mother and sister, and I’m awfully proud of you for doing that,” Graham said andglanced down at their clasped hands. “I also know Maggie gave you all of the photos and documents she found in the attic, and you have the file my father’s man put together.” He grimaced. “I want to ask that you don’t look through all that again by yourself.”

“Is that all?” she chuckled softly. “Here I thought you wanted to have a quickie or something.” His stare was somewhere between being shocked and wanting to laugh; his laugh won.

“I love you.” But his mirth it died out as his bright blue eyes studied her. “I have a present for you, and I wanted to save this for your birthday, but it’s burning a hole in my pocket.” He removed a small red velvet box from his jacket and her jaw dropped.

“What are you doing?” she whispered.

He leaned in closer, smirking. “I’m not asking; I’m giving. That’s all.” Her hands shook as she took the box and opened it. Nestled inside was a platinum ring of two clasped hands holding a red stone shaped like a heart, capped with a crown.

“It’s a Claddagh. I’ve always wanted one,” she said, smiling at him. “What’s the stone?”

“It’s a garnet,” he replied. Taking it out of the box, he slipped it on her left ring finger,the hands facing outward. Graham held her gaze as tightly as her hand. “With this crown, I pledge to you my loyalty. With these hands, I offer you my service, and with thisheart, I give you mine.”

Loren couldn’t speak as her brain reset. “I don’t know what to say.”

“You don’t have to say anything, love. The stunned look on your face says it all,” he chuckled, but her eyes welled up.

“I didn’t want to cry in public, dammit,” she hiccupped, covering her mouth. He pulled her to sit on his lap, brushing her tears from her cheeks, but Loren frowned at him. “You had this with you the whole time we were together, and you’re just giving it to me now?”

“Well, yes and no,” he countered. “It belonged to my great-grandmother, so I’ve had it for a while, but it needed to be resized. It’s a complicated process, you know.” She kissed him then moved off his lap to the sofa but kept her legs draped over one of his.

“It’s beautiful. Thank you.” She settled her head on his shoulder, breathing in his scent and grazing her lips against the scruff on his jaw. “I don’t want you to go,” she whispered.

“I don’t want to either, but we both have jobs to do.” Graham held her tighter. “I’ll be home before you can miss me.”

She squeezed her eyes closed to hold back the tears. I miss you already.

He cleared his throat. “Loren, about the file .”

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“Who am I going to talk to, other than you or Maggie?”

“You can’t talk to Cece about it?”

She shook her head. “How can I talk to her about something I’ve never told her?”

“Perhaps you should.”

Loren sighed. “I need to talk about all of this with my brother, my real brother,” she replied. “I need to find him.” Graham moved back to see her, his mouth curled down.

“I know I have no right to ask this of you, but will you wait until I come home to do that?”

“Yah, I can wait. Hell, I don’t even know where to start looking,” she grumbled, and he kissed her forehead.

“I do love nothing in the world so well as you,” he murmured.

“Je connais,” Loren whispered, sliding her arms around his neck and kissed him.

Sara was born in the wee hours of a November night in New York City. When her family moved to a small borough in northwestern New Jersey, she had little choice but to move as well. Self-sufficiency is a tough thing for a toddler.

The dichotomy of being the middle child of three, but the only girl, was difficult, as typically no one really pays attention to a middle child. Mostly, Sara spent her time creating fanciful stories in her head when she should have been focused on other things, an issue that continues to this day.

Most of these stories have never been shared, let alone completed. This all changed in the spring of 2015, when Sara was encouraged by a friend to expand upon a short story she had accidentally emailed to him. The result is 'Wheeler’, a romantic, women's fiction/sport novel, which combines the author's romantic inclinations and her passion for cycling.

Sara currently resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, with her loving husband and their son. She is a paralegal for a boutique law firm in Chester County, Pa, an avid road cyclist and indoor cycling instructor at a national chain.

Follow the author’s blog at sarabutlerzalesky.wordpress.com or on Twitter @sarazalesky. She does a little dance every time someone ‘follows’ her on Twitter. Really.

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