Audiobook blog tour #Beneath @MaureenAMiller @AnAudiobookworm

Author: Maureen A. Miller

Narrator: Brandy Skelly

Length: 8 hours and 12 minutes

Series: Beneath, Book 1

Publisher: Maureen A. Miller

Released: Aug. 17, 2018

Genre: Fantasy; Young Adult

From USA Today best-selling author Maureen A. Miller comes this young adult adventure that will plunge you deep into the Atlantic Ocean.

It was Stella Gullaksen's final break before starting her freshman year at college. Joining her best friend Jill and Jill's family aboard the Starkissed, Stella wakes up to a violent storm that capsizes the boat over a hundred miles off the New Jersey shore.

As the waves pull her under, Stella knows that she is going to die. Instead, an unusual current drags her deep into the underwater canyons of the Atlantic Ocean. Powerless against the raging waters, she is suddenly sucked into a ventilated cave. One by one, Jill and her family also emerge in the sunken cavern. With only a faulty diving flashlight to keep oblivion at bay, Stella and her best friend's brother Colin search the cave in hope of finding a way back to the surface. What they discover, however, is that they are not alone. There are other survivors in this subterranean grotto - survivors spanning decades of maritime disasters.

Will this discovery prove salvation, or have they all been condemned to the same fate? A grim finale at the bottom of the sea? On an alliance forged by friendship and attraction, Stella and Colin battle to escape the danger that lies beneath.

USA TODAY bestselling author, Maureen A. Miller worked in the software industry for fifteen years. She crawled around plant floors in a hard hat and safety glasses hooking up computers to behemoth manufacturing machines. The job required extensive travel. The best form of escapism during those lengthy airport layovers became writing.

Maureen's first novel, WIDOW'S TALE, earned her a Golden Heart nomination in Romantic Suspense. After that she became hooked to the genre. In fact, she was so hooked she is the founder of the JUST ROMANTIC SUSPENSE website.

Recently, Maureen branched out into the Young Adult Science Fiction market with the popular BEYOND Series. To her it was still Romantic Suspense...just on another planet!

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I studied theatre in college, and even participated in storytelling festivals when I was growing up. I'm a practicing attorney, and love to participate in ACX projects to keep my creative side happy and fulfilled. I can perform fiction and non-fiction, in neutral-American or Southern-American accents.

I live in North Carolina with my husband, toddler, and pound puppy. I have a soft spot for romance and I love a good laugh!

Big warning - for those afraid of the big wide ocean, things that go bump in the dark and wondering just what lies in the darkest depths leagues below the surface, this story may have you on edge for a bit.  For the rest, who are slightly claustrophobic and fear dark and enclosed spaces, the rest of the book may be a rough ride.  But for those who tough it out, Beneath may prove to be a challenge worth the effort as Maureen Miller weaves a tale of a family and friend who are capsized in an unsuspecting storm and miraculously survive a slingshot current taking them on a wormhole journey through the depths of the ocean into a land beneath the sea. 

This is not a fairy tale. There are no mermaids and magic dust. Just survivors and lots of secrets. Stella, Jill, Colin and their parents wind up in the odd cobbled together Underworld with its fresh water from the River Styx and the inhabitant who take them under their wings. There is little trust and survival is at stake. Only Stella and Colin seem to be dedicated to the prospect of keeping track of time and finding a way back to the surface however.  Full of intrigue and the first blushes of romance, Beneath strikes a good balance of action and well crafted story with great characters and solid dialogue 

Brandy Skelly does a solid job of narrating with varied tone and inflection to keep the characters unique and interesting.  She also brings great cadence and pace to the story which could have a tendency to flag or roll into melodrama (as it is about teens trapped in a cavern miles below the ocean's surface).  I found it to be very engaging and definitely enjoyed the performance overall.

I give Beneath four chocolate dipped Strawberries and a can of flat coke (you'll have to read to get that joke).  I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Maureen A. Miller. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

Q&A with Author Maureen A. Miller

• Was a possible audiobook recording something you were conscious of while writing?
  
  • No. If I went into thinking about an audiobook I might have written something resembling a screenplay versus a novel. But a strong narrator has the magic to take any tale and captivate the reader’s ears.
• How did you select your narrator?
  
  • I had several auditions, most with seasoned narrators. Yet, listening through the auditions one voice stood out. Brandy Skelly. The main character, Stella, is young and is thrown into a surreal and dangerous situation. Brandy Skelly delivered the drama and incredulity in that initial audition, captivating me.
• How closely did you work with your narrator before and during the recording process? Did you give them any pronunciation tips or special insight into the characters?
  
  • In this whole big country of ours, what are the odds of learning that your narrator lives in the next town? We discussed pronunciations and dialect. For the most part, all characters were from the New York/New Jersey area. Brandy nailed the Long Island accent!
• Were there any real life inspirations behind your writing?
  
  • My characters always borrow upon people from my past, as remote as the connection my be. Stella Gullaksen, the main character was named after a Swedish girl I went to middle school with.
• How do you manage to avoid burn-out? What do you do to maintain your enthusiasm for writing?
  
  • I’m an early morning writer. I can conquer the universe between 6am and 10am. After that my conquests taper off, until sometime around 9pm I am reduced to structured sentences that sound like “Run Spot run.”
• Are you an audiobook listener? What about the audiobook format appeals to you?
  
  • Audiobooks are the only way I can manage a long drive. If I have to travel far for a book signing or conference, I devour audiobooks along the way. And if the book is not finished by the time I get there, I will circle around a block ten or twenty times until it is complete!
• Is there a particular part of this story that you feel is more resonating in the audiobook performance than in the book format?
  
  • The opening sequence. Brandy captures the desperation of the scene perfectly.
• What do you say to those who view listening to audiobooks as “cheating” or as inferior to “real reading”?
  
  • When I was a kid our local radio station used to read a scary story every Wednesday night long after my bedtime. I would sneak the radio under my covers and stick the speaker up against my ear so that my parents wouldn’t hear. I loved hearing those Wednesday night stories! Was that cheating, or was I just enjoying being told a tale?
• How did you celebrate after finishing this novel?
  
  • I started the sequel! Although this book has a certain closure, there is room for more to be told.
• In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of writing a stand-alone novel vs. writing a series?
  
  • With a standalone you can pour your heart and soul into one story and not have to worry about leaving anything leftover for the next. There is as much satisfaction for the author to tie up strings as there is for the reader. However, a series lets an author hold on to characters that are near and dear to her heart.

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NEW RELEASE! Long Way Home @KatieMcGarry Thunder Road Series @InkSlingerPR

The highly anticipated third book in Katie McGarry’s Thunder Road Series is being released today! LONG WAY HOME is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance being published by Harlequin Teen! Get your copy of the next book in this emotionally charged series, and don’t miss Violet and Chevy’s story! Check out all of the stops on this awesome tour.

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SYNOPSIS

Seventeen-year-old Violet has always been expected to sit back and let the boys do all the saving. It’s the code her father, a member of the Reign of Terror motorcycle club, raised her to live by. Yet when her dad is killed carrying out Terror business, Violet knows it’s up to her to do the saving. To protect herself, and her vulnerable younger brother, she needs to cut all ties with the club—including Chevy, the boy she’s known and loved her whole life.

But when a rival club comes after Violet, exposing old secrets and making new threats, she’s forced to question what she thought she knew about her father, the Reign of Terror, and what she thinks she wants. Which means re-evaluating everything: love, family, friends . . . and forgiveness.

Caught in the crosshairs between loyalty and freedom, Violet must decide whether old friends can be trusted—and if she’s strong enough to be the one person to save them all.

REVIEW

Opening each book in the Thunder Road series has been like opening a gift. The unforgettable characters and the message woven into the stories will stay with me for a long while. It's the best combination of MC Romance and Young Adult Angst.

I had been eagerly awaiting Violet's story since she first made an appearance in book one. I knew she'd have a powerful backstory but I was blown away by Chevy. I'd written him off as a simple jock whose only goal was to join the MC. Boy, was I wrong! His backstory was intricate and exposed him for the multi-dimensional person he truly was. These characters will stay with me for a long while.

The use of the Robert Frost poem, and it's connection to the characters, was well executed and added unexpected depth to the book. Don't underestimate this series -and particularly this book- because it has so much packed into its pages. And with a string to the overall story arc still out there, I just know there's more to come.

Absolutely adored this book. It's a MUST READ!

RATING

5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

This book was given to us by the author. Many, many thanks!

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NEW RELEASE! @NetGalley #Review For Finlay @JNathanBooks

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For Finlay
Finlay Thatcher is a lost soul, guilt-ridden after the death of her twin brother. When Alabama's football coach gives her the opportunity to work for him, she knows it's her chance to move on, even if it means living her brother's dream.

Caden Brooks is Alabama's star quarterback. He's got it all. The attention of adoring fans. A girlfriend who'd do anything to hold on to him. And a future in the pros. He's getting along just fine until Finlay steps into his life, despising him at first sight and pushing his buttons like no other.

Unfortunately for Finlay, and her attempt to keep Caden at arm's length, there's nothing Caden loves more than a challenge. The problem with this challenge is she comes with a secret that has the power to destroy everything.

REVIEW
A strong story that spans years with characters that defeat the odds to find their HEA. For Finlay is going on my FAVORITES shelf. The author digs deep into her characters to craft a story with heart. Absolutely powerful.

RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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An Emotional @NetGalley Ultimate Indulgence #Review: HOLD MY BREATH @TheGingerScott

Fractions of seconds can do lots of damage. One decision can ruin lives. A blink can be tragic. And

loving a Hollister…can hurt like hell.

I would know.

They say the average person can hold their breath under water for two full minutes when pushed to the extremes. Will Hollister has been holding his for years. The oldest of two elite swimming brothers, Will was always a dominant force in the water. But in life, he preferred to let his younger brother Evan be the one to shine.

Evan got the girl, and Will…he got to bury all of the secrets. A brother’s burden, the weight of it all nearly left him to drown.

The daughter of two Olympians, my path was set the day my fingertips first touched water. My future was as crystal clear as the lane I dominated in the pool—swim hard, win big, love a Hollister.

My life with Evan burned bright. He gave me arms to come home to, and a smile that fooled the world into believing everything was perfect. But it was Will who pushed me. Will…who really knew me.

And when all of the pieces fell, it was Will who started to pick them up.

In the end, the only thing that matters are those few precious seconds—and what we decide to do while we still have them in our grasp.

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REVIEW
It's no surprise anymore when I read a Ginger Scott book that I'm going to love it. But with each book, it's as if the author digs deeper and the story is more intense, more emotional, more "real" than I expected. Hold My Breath is a tightly woven story of a couple's ability to heal from tragedy and reach for success. There is absolutely nothing in the book that was wasted words - the pacing was spot on and the romance absolutely perfect with its smidge of angst, sweet memories and scorching heated moments.

I think I say this every time I read one of Scott's books but... this might be my favorite so far!

RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

THIRD BASE @NetGalley #Review by Heidi McLaughlin @HeidiJoVT

THIRD BASE by Heidi McLaughlin is a sweet love story that kept me laughing and swooning in equal measures. With such likable characters, readers will cheer for this couple to find their HEA.

Ethan Davenport is already Boston's most eligible bachelor. In his second season with the Boston
Renegades he has set his eyes on the girl behind the visitors' dugout.
That girl is Daisy Robinson, a journalism student at the University of Boston and a die-hard Renegades fan.
But with new found love comes challenges and Ethan and Daisy have to deal with his crazy schedule, school finals and his presence on her campus for some much needed media training.
For Ethan nothing can come between him and Daisy, until a secret that she's been keeping threatens to destroy them both.

RATING: 4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

SEARCHING FOR HARMONY @NetGalley #Review @author_Kelly Elliott

SEARCHING FOR HARMONY
From New York Times bestselling author Kelly Elliott comes the gut-wrenching story of a love that transcends all odds—and transforms the deepest pain into the brightest hope. This is a book that grabs at your heart strings in all the right ways.

RATING: 4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Firefighter and first responder Preston Ward thought he had grown immune to the job's emotional

burns. But when he goes out on a particularly tragic call, he realizes that some scenes are too devastating to forget. And yet, if it weren't for that terrible night, he never would have met the woman who makes him want to risk his heart.

More than once, Harmony Banks has watched her perfectly ordered world torn apart by fate. Now she's finding out that what she lost wasn't as perfect as she thought—and it's tearing her apart. The only thing that keeps her going is the kindness of a stranger: the firefighter who saved her life the night everything changed.

Preston isn't like the men who have come before. For one thing, he's far more genuine. And the love Harmony feels growing between them is almost too intense for her wounded soul. But if she and Preston can push past heartbreak, they'll find that something incredible awaits in each other's arms.

This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley.
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HOPELESS FOR YOU #Review

HOPELESS FOR YOU
by Hayden Hill
"If I am more alive because love burns and chars me, as a fire, given wood or wind, feels new elation, it's that he who lays me low is my salvation, and invigorates the more, the more he scars me." ― Michelangelo

Ash Jensen, a squeaky-clean sophomore at the University of Tennessee, has a trail of baggage a mile
long ― she buried her fiance only a year and a half ago. She swore she'd never love again but when she finds herself interned to a yummy Canadian conservation officer that promise is tested big-time. Kade Gyllenhahl sports wild tattoos, a rebellious attitude and a fohawk to die for. He's definitely the wrong man for her and she knows it.

Kade doesn't have time for a girl like her. She's a pretentious, unreadable princess who lives her life by her parents' rules. Kade knows nothing about her past and he'd prefer to keep it that way. Besides, he'll lose his job if he sleeps with Ash. Now if only he could get his mind off her.

When the two of them end up alone and isolated on a routine field trip in the woods, things get a little complicated...

One man afraid of commitment. 

One woman afraid to love again. 

Two lives. 

Two hearts. 

One life-changing journey.

RATING: 3 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

A @NetGalley #Review: VINTAGE @LisaSuzanne24

Vintage (Vintage #1) by Lisa Suzanne has an original take on the rock star romance... sexy intrigue at its yummiest!

Born the daughter of a rock star and his groupie, my life should have been full of glitz and glamour. But the excess and embarrassment of that life didn’t interest me. Instead, I killed time at Vintage, a record store where I stocked shelves and lacked ambition.

Everything changed the moment I pressed play. One simple lyric awakened me.

When I stopped denying my attraction to the man behind the music, I started questioning his intentions. We were meant to cross paths, but it wasn’t because of fate.

Someone was playing with our lives.

RATING: 4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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A #HunkyDays #REVIEW If Only In My Dreams @KeiraAndrews

If Only in My Dreams by Keira Andrews is a great holiday romance. As a new adult m/m romance, the story deals with characters coming to accept their sexuality and reshape relationships with their families. While Charlie has lived a life out and proud, Gavin is just now coming out. After years apart, fate brings the together again at just the right time to begin their future... as long as they're willing to let go of their past. It's a very sweet holiday romance.

To be home for Christmas, they must bridge the distance between them.

Charlie Yates is desperate. It’s almost Christmas and his flight home from college has been delayed. For days. Charlie promised his little sister Ava he’d be home for her first holiday season since going into remission from leukemia. Now he’s stuck on the opposite coast and someone else grabbed the last rental car. Someone he hasn’t even spoken to in four years. Someone who broke his heart.

Gavin Bloomberg’s childhood friendship with Charlie ended overnight after a day of stolen kisses. With years of resentment between them, they don’t want to be in the same room together, let alone a car. But for Ava’s sake, Gavin agrees to share the rental and drive across the country together.

As they face unexpected bumps along the road, can Charlie and Gavin pave the way to a future together?

RATING: 4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

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The Holiday Hoax #REVIEW @SkylarMCates Great #Christmas #Audiobook @Dreamspinners

The Holiday Hoax by Skylar M. Cates is a sweet new adult romance told from a fresh, young perspective. In a case of opposites attract, Evan and JD are perfect for one another - a fact only discovered through a bit of a hoax on the parents. The support Evan is able to give JD is precious and demonstrates his authenticity as a good young man. This was such a sweet, tender listen for the holiday season.

I’m Evan Goodman, budding actor, future star, college freshman. Oh, and let's not forget—recently dumped. If only my family wasn't expecting to meet my new boyfriend over the holiday break. Enter JD Laurens—a sweet and quiet science major who mostly keeps to himself. When he gathers the courage to come out, poor JD gets abandoned by his only family right in front of me, and now he has nowhere to go for Christmas. But I have a proposition for him: pretend to be my boyfriend for the holidays so I can take him home. It’s a win-win. What could go wrong?

RATING: 5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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A @NetGalley #Review: HENDRIX @ChelseaCamaron @MJFieldsBooks

Hendrix (Caldwell Brothers #1) by Chelsea Camaron and M.J. Fields begins the story of three brothers from Detroit who rise from the ashes of a dysfunctional family to find their happiness and establish their place in the world. For Hendrix, Olivia brings everything together for him. These quirky characters have funny moments as well as a few steamy ones, and will enchant readers with the connection they make. This series is a definite MUST READ.

“One bourbon, one shot, one night—that’s my world. Life is finally getting on track for me and my brothers. Things are far from perfect, but after removing the thorn from our sides, they damn sure are looking up.” –Hendrix Caldwell

Hendrix Caldwell, the oldest of the Caldwell brothers, is the ever steady voice of reason out of the three Detroit—Rock City’s—wild boys. Focused, determined, and living with a chip on his shoulder, Hendrix is married to his bar, allowing no time for anything more than a casual hook up. Work hard, play harder—that is the Caldwell brothers’ way.

For Olivia Hemmingway, life is nothing except the school of hard knocks. Born as the consequence of a one night stand, Olivia didn’t have the childhood found in movies and books. However, she’s all grown up now and completely on her own. Drowning in debt, she is looking for a small break in life, but the hits just keep on coming.

One night, one charity event, two masks hiding them from the world and each other… Two people let go and share the best of each other in a luxury hotel’s storage closet for one night they both can’t forget. One night they both revisit in their dreams.

What happens when two worlds collide not once, but twice? When they find out who was behind the mask, will sparks fly, or will their past demons keep them apart?

RATING: 5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

It's All About FAITH by Elizabeth Hayes @NetGalley #Review

Faith (Hades Angels #1) by Elizabeth Hayes
My life changed in an instant when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
I was only eighteen, and suddenly my once clear path was racing a hundred miles an hour out of control. I was in the driver’s seat, but completely unable to steer my life back on course.

I lost friends and didn’t bother to make new ones.
I refused to let anyone in…

When the doctor uttered the word “remission,” my path changed yet again.
That new path led somewhere I never expected—somewhere most people would look down on—but it’s where I finally found myself, and where nobody treated me like a piece of fragile glass. It’s also where I learned other people also had scars to hide.

This is the story of how I met…him.

This is the story of how I became Faith.

REVIEW
Faith was a strong female lead on her unconventional path to recovery. While the author handled a tough subject well, there was an absence of depth to help me connect with the character. I just wish there was more to her or maybe that the book was longer so it had time to dig deeper. Even her relationship with Bryce happened quick and could've been more developed.

If you're looking for a fun quick read, this book is a good choice. Based on the description, I just assumed there would be more angst or drama but it was more of a fun light read.

RATING
3 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us through NetGalley. Many thanks.

The Way We Fall @AuthorCassiaLeo @NetGalley #REVIEW

The Way We Fall (The Story of Us #1) by Cassia Leo had me falling for the characters. The story is sure to hook any romance reader who lives for that hard-earned HEA.

From New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo comes a twisted and passionate love story that pushes the boundaries of loyalty. 

Maybe we shouldn’t have fallen so fast and so willingly.
Maybe we shouldn’t have moved in together before we went on our first date.
Maybe we should have given our wounds time to heal before we tore each other to shreds.
Maybe we should have never been together.

Houston has kept a devastating secret from Rory since the day he took her into his home. But the tragic circumstances that brought them together left wounds too deep to heal.

Five years after the breakup, Houston and Rory are thrust together by forces beyond their control. And all the resentments and passion return with more intensity than ever.

Once again, Houston is left with a choice between the truth and the only girl he’s ever loved.

The Way We Fall is the first book in The Story of Us series, which follows the tumultuous love story of Rory and Houston. You'll want to read the rest of the series -The Way We Break and The Way We Rise- right away so be prepared for a reading marathon.

RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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It's New Release! An Unforgettable #Review @NetGalley @CherieMHudson

As soon as I read the blurb, I knew I had to read Unforgettable (Always #2) by Cherie M. Hudson. The raw emotion that flowed from this book was heart-breaking, especially having met one of the main characters in book one. Once again, the author touches on a deadly disease and does it with grace and knowledge, and then successfully gives readers a satisfying ending. If I had a complaint, it might be that there needed to be more focus on the couple following the climax. But otherwise, I'm gravy... ;)

My name is Brendon Osmond. I'm a 25 year old post-graduate student who knows three things with absolute conviction. I know damn near everything there is to know about keeping in peak physical shape. I have a plan to make a lot of money from that knowledge. I'm an optimist who's not easily rattled. But then the girl I fell in love with almost two years ago texts me out of the blue and everything I know is thrown out the window.

Am I rattled?
No.
Not until I fly to the other side of the world and discover the girl I fell for has kept a very big secret from me.

A secret that mocks all my knowledge of the human body and how to keep it healthy. A secret that shatters my plans for my own personal training business. A secret with my eyes. A secret who needs me more than I can comprehend.

Ask me again if I'm rattled.
Now ask me if I'm still in love.

RATING 4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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#AUDIObook #REVIEW: Better When He's Brave @JayCrownover

BETTER WHEN HE’S BRAVE (Welcome to the Point Series, book 3) is a New Adult Contemporary Romance novel published by HarperCollins.

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In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jay Crownover’s third novel in her sexy, thrilling Welcome to the Point series, a woman’s search for repentance leads her to the one man from her past she can’t forget as they join forces to save their city—and the explosive love neither can live without.

Titus King sees the world in black and white. Right and wrong. Which is why as a teenager he left behind the only family he’d ever known to make a better life for himself. Now a police detective in one of the worst cities in the country, he can’t deny his life has turned into a million different shades of gray. The new criminal element in The Point has brought vengeance and destruction right to Titus’s front door, and the difference between right and wrong is nothing compared to keeping those he loves alive.

To add to his already strained moral compass, the beautiful and mysterious Reeve Black has made her way back to town, and she might be as dangerous to Titus as the guy trying to destroy the Point because he needs her—in more ways than one. Reeve knows all about how ruthless this new threat to destroy The Point can be… and instead of running away, she wants to help. She has a lot to repent for and saving the city, plus the hot cop that she hasn’t been able to forget might just be the only way she can finally find some inner peace. With an entire city poised on the brink of war, Titus and Reeve stand in the crossfire—and it will take two brave souls to fight for the ultimate love.

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REVIEW
Another new addition to the series and another solid hit. The combination of suspense and romance is spot on once again. I just can't get enough of the Point. These men with their mix of good and bad -all truly wrapped in the gray- are impossible to resist. The reality in the book is refreshing, the characters gritty and real, and the story line is riveting. You can't go wrong reading this book - but be sure to read the entire series.

RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries