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Although this is a part of a series, I did not feel that I had to read the other books in order to enjoy this one. I loved this suspense-filled thriller that is my favorite kind of book to read! This is actually my first book by this author, but now I definitely want to go back and find her other books to read them. I devoured the story of investigative reported Rae Burke and former DEA agent Liam McCade. Rea is doggedly determined to find her missing sister-in-law when she shows up in Wyoming asking for Liam’s help. He agrees to help, and I could feel the sparks coming off the page any time these two were together. The romance took a back seat to the suspense though because apparently Zoey is in grave danger and now that Rae is hunting her, so is Rae. Drugs and human trafficking are involved, so the villains were not easy to uncover. The setting was wonderful! Wyoming in the winter and with a blizzard coming! The descriptions of the setting added to the taut suspense in the book as I waited for the next big reveal. They just kept coming! Fans of thriller and romantic suspense are encouraged to grab this book and read it.
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STANDOFF is the first book in a new series about park rangers in Natchez, Mississippi. What an enthralling beginning to this new series and a definite magnet to read the other books as they are published! The descriptive details of the small town setting in the south was well done and made me believe that I was actually there. The main character is Brooke Danvers, a young woman about to be sworn in as a park ranger, working for her father John. Then, a tragedy occurs when John is killed. The powers that be label his death as a suicide, but Brooke is determined to prove that her dad’s death was a murder and wants to find his killer. Joining her in her quest is ex-boyfriend Luke Fereday, the grandson of a beloved elderly neighbor. Brooke does not know and Luke does not share with her that he is on an undercover assignment to break up a drug ring in the area. The action is non-stop in this very complicated and well-written plot. There were a lot of characters, so at first it was hard to keep track, but once I got into the rhythm of the story, I knew who was who and was guessing right along with Brooke and Luke and the identity of the bad guys. Bradley made my guesses a challenge since she included many twists and some red herrings, but that made the book more fun for me to read. I think what I enjoyed the most was Bradley’s realistic portrayal of the challenges of undercover officers. There was plenty of suspense, some light romance and a satisfying conclusion. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series, for sure! Fans of romantic suspense that is a completely clean read will really enjoy this book.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell as part of the Revell Reads Blogger Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”