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Monday, September 17, 2018

Entangled Suspense Sale!

Get ready for reads that are filled with romance, action, and suspense, each priced for just 99¢! So load up and dig into these romances that will keep you on the edge of your seats.

Find all the sale books here.

Black Rose by Jenna Ryan

Leaving Las Vegas by Aleah Barley

Witness in the Dark by Allison B. Hanson

Lost in Tennessee by Anita DeVito

Brazilian Revenge by Carmen Falcone

Untouchable by Cindy Skaggs

Nothing But Trouble by J.L. Hammer

Reunited in Danger by Joya Fields

Cuba Undercover by Linda Bond

Seal of Honor by Tonya Burrows

Her Desert Treasure by Larie Brannick

Viable Threat by Julie Rowe

Locked, Loaded, & Lying by Sarah Andre

Secrets and Sins: Gabriel by Naima Simone

Comes the Night by Cathy Marlowe

Friday, October 10, 2014

ARC Review: Comes the Night by Cathy Marlowe

Title: Comes the Night (An Out of Darkness Novel, #2)

Author: Cathy Marlowe

Publisher/Publication Date: Entangled Suspense, October 6, 2014
Genre: Suspense

Format/Source: E-ARC, Publisher

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About the Book from Goodreads

The truest loves can't be forgotten...

What should have been a romantic evening quickly turns into a nightmare for Lizzie Weston when her husband, Zach, and their infant son disappear. Convinced that her husband would never desert her or her daughter, Lizzie is certain they've been abducted. But with with $1 million missing from their security firm and a note from her husband, the police aren't so sure...

Heartbroken and terrified, Lizzie is determined to move heaven and earth to find her husband and son, and bring them home. But it's only when Lizzie follows up on an anonymous tip that she finds herself thrown into a chaotic plot filled with subterfuge and manipulation...and the madness of one man. Now she'll have to fight not just to find her family, but to keep them alive. And in order to save her family, Lizzie must rely on a love that's stronger than memory...

My Thoughts

With the gripping beginning of Comes the Night by Cathy Marlowe, I was reeled into the story from page one. Zach and Daniel, Lizzy’s husband and son, were abducted by a madman and Lizzy had no idea why or by whom. In addition to what happened to her family questions arose regarding Zach’s past. Although you could admire the fact that Lizzy would do anything to rescue her family, I often felt like she was reactive rather than proactive in situations, which just drew her and her family deeper into the nightmare. Throughout the story Lizzy seemed to act out of fear, so I was rather shocked when some of her actions were more sensible than they first appeared. As for Zach, I liked the depiction of this hero, because although he lost his memory, he was still in protective mode—even if he didn’t always grasp why he felt the way he did. Although Zach didn’t fully understand his actions, I liked how Marlowe utilized flashbacks to help the reader understand Lizzy and Zach’s unbreakable bond. The information revealed about their past made their connection appear to be a bit more realistic.

Overall, this was one suspenseful story that kept me super-glued to the pages. It’s just one of those captivating books. And once you pick it up, you won’t want to put it down.

Rating 4.5/5

I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Review: Deja Voodoo by Elle James

Title: Deja Voodoo (A Cajun Magic Novel; Click on the Link for Synopsis)

Author: Elle James

Publisher/Publication Date: Entangled Suspense, June 24, 2013

Format/Source: e-galley, Publisher

Genre: Romantic Suspense

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My Thoughts

I have mixed feelings about Deja Voodoo by Elle James. There were some aspects of the story that I liked and others that I could have done without. It begins as another fun and enjoyable read. Since the end of Voodoo for Two a lot has happened. Lucie is now living in Baton Rouge and she has started her life with Ben. She is back to her old antics of creating spells. Lucie sends Alex a Voodoo charm just as another undercover agent assigned to a case arrives in Bayou Miste. So if you’re a fan of Voodoo for Two, you know where this story is headed.

There were moments of intense high flying action on the bayou that had me on the edge of my seat. Yet, there were action scenes involving criminals with fast-moving cars that were too similar to those found in Voodoo for Two. It was just the same actions with different people in a slightly different place at a different time.

And once again we follow another Louisiana State Police, Ed, as he is undercover and pursues a love interest, Alex. Alex and Ed have an instant physical attraction, and I did enjoy their story. Alex struggles with her quest to remain independent and is rather fickle. One moment she is oh so totally falling for Ed and the next she is pulling away.

The problem that I had with this book was the voodoo spell that went awry and brought a new man, Sport, into Calliope’s life. I really disliked the setting and circumstances surrounding Sport’s transformation. Calliope’s interest in Sport is overplayed. She just appears to be desperate and sells herself short. I just couldn’t connect with the whole relationship between the two of them or Calliope’s desperation to have a man. There were funny aspects of Alex’s interactions with Sport; however, the story surrounding Calliope and Sport had a profound effect on my opinion of Deja Voodoo.

Rating 2.5/5-The book was okay

I received a copy of Deja Voodoo from the publisher for an unbiased review. Thank You.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Review: For Love or Money by Cathy Perkins

Title: For Love or Money
Author: Cathy Perkins
Publisher/Publication Date:
Entangled Suspense, May 27, 2013
Format/Source: e-book, won
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My Thoughts

I love suspense novels that have you looking for clues in all the wrong places. Cathy Perkins does a good job of building up the suspense by providing just enough information to make multiple people look guilty. For Love or Money was filled with corruption and characters who were so temperamental that it was difficult to discern who could be trusted. There were several people in Holly’s life from love interests to her clients that either had a shady past, made questionable statements, or acted bizarre.
Then there was Holly’s mom who occasionally made an appearance. She was so undependable, and I began to think that she was hiding something.

And Holly, Holly, Holly. All I can do is shake my head and say her name. This is another case of a strong-willed heroine who thinks that she can take care of herself. She got herself in so deep with the murder investigation, because she couldn’t stop snooping. Yeah, her character was believable enough; because she’s similar to the people out there that just don’t know when to stop asking questions. I guess being in a series of dangerous situations wasn’t satisfying enough—she needed answers. Her actions just led to alarming outcomes that kept me turning the pages in search of answers.

I loved how JC dealt with the unresolved issues between him and Holly. There was just so much tension between them. And at times I found it amusing when JC’s interrogation of Holly went astray as he was gathering her personal information.

There were several occasions that I was left shocked by the events that unfolded and could only hope to find answers as I continued on my journey reading this book. Then finally the ending arrived, and it just left me saying—“What?! I should have known, but I didn’t see that coming.”

For Love or Money was a quick enjoyable read, and I would recommend it to fans of romantic suspense novels. Rating 4/5

I received a copy of For Love or Money from the publisher for an unbiased review. Thank you.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The Waiting Game by Eve Devon Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway

Title: The Waiting Game
Author: Eve Devon
Publisher/Publication Date: Entangled Suspense, May 27, 2013
Format/Source: E-Book, Publisher
Genre: Romantic Suspense

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Synopsis

Five years ago a madman stalked her. Kidnapped her. Tattooed her.

When security expert Cameron Dexter—the man Brooke Bennett once loved—appears unexpectedly at her door with terrifying news, the former musician discovers she can no longer hide from her past. After five years, her vicious kidnapper is out of prison and on the hunt—for Brooke.

Now he’s returned to complete his art.

Cam failed to protect Brooke once before. Now he’d rather die than let her be captured. With her life at stake, Cam vows to keep her hidden and safe. Brooke, however, is done with running. Unlike Cam, she wants to stand and fight. Emotions both old and new roil between them, but addressing their heated past must wait. Together they set a trap in London to catch a killer. But they soon discover the enemy wears many faces...

And waiting is no longer an option.

Review

The Waiting Game by Eve Devon is a spine-tingling romantic suspense novel. Brooke, a former member of the musical group Nocturne, discovers that Spinks, the one that attacked/tortured her is being released from prison. Spinks has taken so much from her, including her vitality, and instead of hiding in fear she plans to meet him head on.

Devon skillfully developed a hero filled with guilt and a heroine as a victim filled with angst. Cameron is intent on protecting her, but he is also dealing with guilt issues. He constantly struggles to suppress his feelings for Brooke as a result of his commitment to protect her. A bird's-eye-view of Brooke’s struggle for normalcy is provided with the initial description of her apartment and her behavior. The consistency between Brooke’s actions and her surroundings really captured the nature of what she was going through. The descriptive text captured every ounce of Brooke’s fear. And I simply remained on the edge of my seat as I waited to discover the outcome of The Waiting Game.

Devon did a great job of adding depth to the supporting characters by providing essential background information. As the antagonist, Spinks is just a sick man who adds a touch of eeriness to the plot. He has a troubled past and his thought processes are simply and utterly skewed. The history of the events that caused his obsession with Brooke just left me with an uncanny feeling. Stephen, Brooke’s manager, just wanted her back to work and I frequently questioned his motive.

One of the common themes found in The Waiting Game was the bodyguard and heroine who fall for one another. You know the bodyguard who needs to focus on his job, but feels conflicted because he has feelings for the heroine. Yet, I liked how Cameron tries to maintain self-control and focus on the job at hand.

Throughout The Waiting Game, I had the feeling that things weren’t as black and white as they seemed. And then my suspicions were confirmed with an unpredictable and jaw dropping twist towards the end that left me in awe of the events that unfolded.

Overall, The Waiting Game is an exceptional romantic suspense novel. It has a romantic element that is sweet and sensual, but it was the elements of suspense that had me hooked from page one. Rating 5/5

I received a copy of The Waiting Game by Eve Devon for an unbiased review. Thank You.

About Eve Devon

Eve Devon writes sexy heroes, sassy heroines & happy ever afters...

Growing up in locations like Botswana and Venezuela gave Eve Devon a taste for adventure; her love for romances began when her mother shoved one into her hands in a desperate attempt to keep her quiet during TV coverage of the Wimbledon tennis finals!

When Eve wasn't consuming books by the bucketload, she could be found pretending to be a damsel in distress or running around solving mysteries and writing down her adventures. As a teenager, Eve wrote countless episodes of TV detective dramas so the hero and heroine would end up together every week. As an adult, still hooked on romance and mysteries, she worked in a library to conveniently continue consuming books by the bucketload, until realizing she was destined to write contemporary romance and romantic suspense herself.

Visit Eve at her website: www.EveDevon.com

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