by Jasmyn | Sep 30, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
I have loved every one of the Fatal books by Marie Force, but this one kicked it up a notch in the case that falls into Sam’s lap. Well, technically it shouldn’t be her case, but she’s been suspended for hitting a fellow officer (who thoroughly deserved it). But when she’s the only person the victim can trust – what else can she do but start looking into it off the clock.
The case is very unusual and takes her to the highest positions in the FBI for suspects. When Special Agent Avery finds out what’s going on, he’s convinced that Sam is barking up the wrong tree. There’s no way that Josh was kidnapped as a baby by the director of the FBI.
The case takes Sam in some very interesting directions, and when Sam and Avery go out of town to investigate, Nick has to come to a truce and put his jealousy aside. I really liked this look into Sam and Nick’s relationship. Tense words may have been exchanged, but watching their love and trust shine through is pure #relationshipgoals.
Sam’s detective family is still mourning the loss of one of their own. I can’t even imagine what that would be like. Force treats the situation delicately, but she also doesn’t hold any punches. People are falling apart, people are holding it all in, and the team comes together to help in every way they know how. Another fantastic and suspenseful book.
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Title: Fatal Deception (Fatal #10)
Author: Marie Force
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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Every family has its secrets…
As the first anniversary of her marriage to Vice President Nick Cappuano approaches, Lieutenant Sam Holland is dreaming of Bora Bora — sun, sand and a desperately needed break from the DC grind. But real life has a way of intervening, and Sam soon finds herself taking on one of the most perplexing cases of her career.
Government worker Josh Hamilton begs Sam to investigate his shocking claim that his parents stole him from another family thirty years ago. More complicated still, his “father” is none other than the FBI director. When a member of Josh’s family is brutally murdered, Sam begins to question how deep this cover-up goes. Is it possible the revered director was part of a baby-napping ring and that others involved are also targets?
With a killer intent on deadly revenge and her team still reeling from a devastating loss, Sam’s plate is full — and when Nick and their son, Scotty, take ill, is her dream of a tropical anniversary celebration in peril too?
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by Jasmyn | Sep 29, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
A Corporate Courtship was a really great story – but there were many times I felt like the romance was on the back burner. It felt more like a finding yourself story for both Gloria and Arthur. When they first meet, in the courtroom, there are some sparks, but I didn’t really feel the pull between them. They weren’t ready for that yet.
The town and the environmental impact statement that was standing in the way of progress was also standing between them – at first. It doesn’t take too long for them to figure out they are mostly on the same side of the argument, just for different reasons. The vast majority of the story revolves around this battle over the impact statements.
While I really appreciate the detail (and learned a lot) that the author put into how the plant, upgrades, and community all worked and the pros and cons of the revitalization plan, it really took away from the emotional connection I wanted to feel with the characters. Some moments were amazing, but there were overshadowed by the corporate dealing aspects of the story.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: A Corporate Courtship
Author: Amy Craig
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Mayor Gloria and British executive Arthur struggle to keep a professional distance while they work to revitalize a facility in Stoneblock, NJ. She knows everything about her constituents and he likes to keep his distance. When outside activists threaten the project, can they devise a solution full of opportunities amid the optimism of Christmas?
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by Jasmyn | Sep 28, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
Sam and Nick are back from their honeymoon, and things just aren’t slowing down. Throw in the side characters – friends and co-workers of both Sam and Nick – pairing up and dealing with their own problems and issues, and you have a beautifully thought out world that is as intricate as real life.
The side story that impacted me the most this time was Jeannie dealing with some pretty serious trauma that happened in the last book. She’s such a strong character, and she almost stole the show.
Meanwhile, Sam is trying to solve a series of murders, and we get to see the whole crew from her department in action again. They work like a well-oiled machine tracking down leads and pulling the threads (as Sam likes to say) until they find that one vital piece of information that breaks the case wide open – to a surprising conclusion.
I love Sam and Nick, and they are one of my favorite couples, so I’m glad to see the series continues for many more books still.
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Title: Fatal Flaw (Fatal #4)
Author: Marie Force
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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Back from their honeymoon, Senator Nick Cappuano and D.C. Police Lieutenant Sam Holland are ready for some normalcy after the whirlwind of their wedding, but someone has other plans for them. When Sam discovers wedding cards containing thinly veiled death threats, she’s not sure if she or Nick is the target.
Already on edge, Sam and her team start investigating a series of baffling murders. The victims are well-liked with no known enemies, and the murders are carried out in a clean and efficient manner. Unable to find a clear motive for the deaths, she feels like she’s chasing her tail.
With no obvious connection between the victims, Sam soon suspects that she may be the ultimate prize in the killer’s clever game. When the danger starts to hit a little too close to home, she has two goals: find the elusive murderer and manage to live long enough to enjoy her happily ever after.
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