Books I Plan to Read July 12-18 and last week's result

 

Hello to everyone,

I hope you all are safe and the weather is not too hot or wet. Here it has been mostly in the 80's and 90's, cloudy with some rain. We did have one day that went from 80's to 60's, but it was very wet. I had been trying to get out and take a short stroll at least 2 times a week, but not for the last couple weeks. 

It seems like I read constantly, but I only read between 2-4 hours a day. I saw a movie in a theatre (Minions and Monsters). So I have plenty of time to pack up my house, yet relax so that I do not stress myself out too much. On with the results. I did a better job this week, considering I gave myself quite the list.

Ebooks: 

Rescued by the Marquess by Bronwen Evans - 5 stars

Murder Under the Static Signal by Olivia Crowe - 4 stars

Pies, Lies & Alibis by Sylvie Brooks - 4 stars

The Tales of Sidney and JoJo by Lauren Isaacson - 5 stars

Nana Claus and the Thank-You Notes by Kelly Reddin - 5 stars

Death and the Social Climber by Winnie Simpson - 5 stars

A Pinch of Assault by Misty Simon - 5 stars

Shady's Lady by Morgan Jane Mitchell - 4 1/2 stars

Audiobook:

Lake Bride by Shanna Hatfield - 4 1/2 stars

Planned Reading for July 12-18

Ebooks: 

Audiobook:

Well, it definitely seems a shorter list. I look forward all these books/audiobook. Stay hydrated, stay safe, and relax. Life is not meant to be sped through.

Next week, I will post my results. You can always share what you are reading. Or let me know what you do with your spare time.

La revedere (goodbye in Romanian).

Ebook Review: Shady's Lady (Saint's Outlaws MC: Miami, Fla #2) by Morgan Jane Mitchell

 

Blurb: 

From USA Today Bestselling Author comes the second book in her Saints Outlaws MC: Miami, FL series, Shady's Lady.
MC Romance, OW Drama, Cheating, Biker x DJ, White Boy + Latina, Ongoing series drama inside
Miami thinks it knows me.
I’m Shady. Saints Outlaws Miami road captain. The man who plans the routes, calls the shots, and keeps my brothers alive when the city decides to bite. I don’t do romance. I don’t do soft. I damn sure don’t do high-rise girls with glitter on their cheekbones and a whole nightclub heartbeat in their hands.
Then Lady crashes into my world and rewires it anyway.
She’s Darling’s best friend. More than Vice Ink’s DJ, she’s Miami famous. The kind of woman who lives above the noise in a glass tower and still comes down to set the whole room on fire. She’s already mine when the trouble starts. Already wearing my bite marks like jewelry. Already in my bed like she belongs there.
Which is exactly why they take her.
She gets grabbed to hurt Darling, to punish Diablo, to make the Saints look weak. And the whispers hit fast. Carmen, Diablo’s ex-fiancée, the other woman who still wants the crown and doesn’t care who she breaks to get it back.
Here’s the part they don’t know.
I’ve got my own mess. My own history. A woman I never fully cut loose, a club “sweetheart” who thinks I owe her, and enemies who love a headline that says I picked wrong. Everybody’s got an opinion about who I should be sleeping with while my girl’s missing.
They can all choke.
Because I’m not choosing between women. I’m choosing violence.
I’m going to find Lady. I’m going to drag her back into my arms. And whoever touched what’s mine is going to learn the difference between a rumor and a road captain with nothing left to lose.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Shady's Lady (Saint's Outlaws: Miami, FL Book 2) eBook : Mitchell, Morgan Jane: Kindle Store

Bookbub: Shady’s Lady (Saint’s Outlaws: Miami, FL Book 2) by Morgan Jane Mitchell - BookBub

Goodreads: Shady's Lady by Morgan Jane Mitchell | Goodreads

My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars for me. I enjoyed the back and forth (and groveling) between Lady Nyx and Shady. My emotions were involved with the painful pasts, the current kidnapping and rescue, and healing. This was an entertaining story, though I was not too happy with the ending. I am looking forward to the next in the series to see how things go.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: A Pinch of Assault (Sunny Side Up Mysteries #3) by Misty Simon

 

Blurb: 

Welcome to the Sunny Side Up Diner, where the jukeboxes jive and the secrets thrive...

With things at her Sunny Side Up Diner sailing along smoothly for once, Jax Tapman has turned her attention to her personal life. It’s time to meet the boyfriend’s mother in person. And while Jax isn't totally certain she’s up to the challenge, she agrees to show Eliot’s mom around a local retirement home. It sounds innocent enough, and it shouldn’t be too difficult to sell the woman on the idea of moving to be closer to her son. But instead of making her case, when Jax enters the model apartment, she and her potential in-law find one dead body and a whole lot of secrets!

Suddenly it’s up to Jax to discover who the retirement home killer is—a task that only gets harder when someone from Eliot's past shows up and might know far more about the crime than she’s letting on.

The Sunny Side Up Diner is jumping with gossip, Jax and her best friend Dani are running interference, and Eliot’s mom is calling all the shots. But sorting out chaos and minimizing damage is something Jax has grown accustomed to, if she can only get a clue.

Amazon: A Pinch of Assault (Sunny Side Up Mysteries Book 3) - Kindle edition by Simon, Misty. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: A Pinch of Assault (Sunny Side Up Mysteries, #3) | Barnes & Noble®

Kobo: A Pinch of Assault eBook by Misty Simon - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States

Goodreads: A Pinch of Assault (Sunny Side Up Mysteries Book 3) by Misty Simon | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was my first in this series, and I was not disappointed. Jax and crew had me traipsing along with them, looking for clues, suspects, evidence with a little humor thrown in. I thought I had it figured out a couple of times, one of which was correct, but the journey to the answer was well worth the read. The romantic side was brief, but I was glad that Jax found happiness. I enjoyed this story immensely. I look forward to more in this series.

I received an ARC, and this was my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Rescued by the Marquess (Damsels in Distress #1) by Bronwen Evans

 

Blurb: 

Are heroes real…

Oliver Sommerset, Marquess of Astor and heir to a dukedom, has never been mistaken for one. But when his closest friend is murdered by the ruthless Welsh Earl of Penharrow, Oliver rides for the wilds of Wales with revenge burning in his blood — and a dying man’s last plea echoing in his heart: free the woman Penharrow holds captive.

Megan has forgotten who she was before him. Her real name. Her family. The life stolen from her when she was six years old. For over fourteen years she has survived as Penharrow’s captive and the last five his unwilling mistress, her hope ground down by cruelty, by failed escapes, and by the terrible price others have paid for trying to help her. She has learned not to trust powerful men.

Then a dangerous lord with cold blue eyes pulls her from Penharrow’s grasp and asks her to run.

Oliver is not the hero she imagined. He tells her plainly: this is revenge, not rescue. And as they flee through treacherous mountain terrain with Penharrow’s brutal henchmen closing in, Megan cannot silence the voice warning her that one captor may simply be the same as another. Oliver looks at her the way men always look at her.

But he also looks at her like she matters.

Pursued across the wild Welsh highlands, Megan does the most dangerous thing she has ever done—trust. Yet trust brings its own perils. When they reach the safety of Oliver’s privileged world, will he honour his promise and set her free? Or has she simply exchanged one gilded cage for another?

A dark Regency romance...

Trigger warning: This novel features a heroine escaping a long-term, restrictive imprisonment, featuring flashbacks to confinement and fear of her captor.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Rescued By The Marquess (Damsels In Distress Book 1) eBook : Evans, Bronwen: Kindle Store

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I loved this story! I hated what she had to go through, but I enjoyed her journey to freedom, friendship, and love. Megan was very strong and quite able to read people for her own protection. She did have her self-doubts, not knowing her birth family. I cried happy tears as her family accepted her in to their arms. Oliver wanted justice for his friend, James, and for Megan, and lost his heart on the way. He was caring and protective, and had plenty of patience, trying to keep his feelings under control. The secondary characters were an added bonus, and I look forward to the next in the series.

I received an ARC through Booksprout, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Tethered by the Sea (Saltbone Sinners #1) by India R. Adams and Nikki Landis

 

Blurb: 

From USA Today Bestselling Authors India R Adams and Nikki Landis, Tethered by the Sea is a moving, coming-of-age love story that blends a touch of dark mythology with aching humanity.

While raised in the shadow of a motorcycle club, Maddox was unaware that a boundless oath protected him. But on his tenth birthday, tragedy tore his world apart when gunfire erupted and a disastrous accident took place on a bridge, sending Maddox over the edge and into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

He should have died.

Instead, something in the water saved him.

Now without his protectors, Maddox spends the rest of his childhood running from his past and into a newfound family that he never saw coming. Even though they hold the broken pieces together with the tender thread of healing, none of that stops the ancient hold that followed him from the Atlantic.

Maddox’s grief hardens him into a dangerous, scorned young man who continues to be tethered to a mystical presence waiting beneath the tide.

His past refuses to stay buried because the ocean never truly let him go.

And neither did she.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Tethered By The Sea (Saltbone Sinners MC Book 1) eBook : Adams, India R , Landis, Nikki: Kindle Store

B&N: Tethered By The Sea (Saltbone Sinners MC, #1) | Barnes & Noble®

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Bookbub: Tethered By The Sea (Saltbone Sinners MC Book 1) by Nikki Landis and India R. Adams - BookBub

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This one had me on an emotional roller coaster. Tissues were definitely necessary. Maddox/Johnny saw death, almost lost his own life, grew up faster than needed, and found family. I loved the bonding that took place with his family and foster family despite all the secrets. There were plenty of touching moments, violent scenes (on and off page), and love shown throughout. I cannot wait until the next book in the series to see where we go from here. I have thoughts as to what may happen so September cannot come fast enough.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Shadow (Shackled Sons MC - Sydney #3) by Kate Bonham

 

Blurb: 

Shadow
Savanna is the only woman I’ve ever wanted.
She’s also the one woman I can’t have.
She’s forbidden. Off limits. A line I should never cross.
So I keep my distance and tell myself protecting her is enough. Until the night she calls me in danger.
Then all bets are off.
I don’t care about club rules.
I don’t care about the fallout.
I don’t care who gets in my way.
Because Savanna is mine.

Savanna
I’ve loved Shadow for twenty years.
He’s been my protector, my safe place, and the one man who refuses to give me the one thing I want most...him.
But I’m done waiting.
There’s only one problem…my ex is a dangerous criminal, and the only way to bring him down is for me to go undercover.
If Shadow finds out, he’ll stop me. So I keep my secret.

But when Shadow learns what I’ve done, forgiveness may be the one thing he can’t give.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Shadow: A Forbidden, Friends to Lovers MC Romance (Shackled Sons MC: Sydney Book 3) eBook : Bonham, Kate: Kindle Store

Bookbub: Shadow: A Forbidden, Friends to Lovers MC Romance (Shackled Sons MC: Sydney Book 3) by Kate Bonham - BookBub

Goodreads: Shadow: A Forbidden, Friends to Lovers MC Romance by Kate Bonham | Goodreads

My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. Shadow's past weighed heavily on him and made it hard for him to believe the truth in front of him. He was loyal to the club and protective of Savanna, and didn't have a great hold on his anger, though he had a way to let it out. Savanna was intelligent though she had her secrets related to her abusive boyfriend. I loved how she tried to fight back to be trusting. With a lot of ups and downs, doubts and love, these two struggled to move beyond the chemistry of their long-overdue connection. I enjoyd the story.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Broken Pride (Texas Pride #2) by Kindle Alexander

 

Blurb: 

Mega movie star Slade Whitaker lives under a constant microscope. Fame, fortune, and a global fanbase come at a hefty personal price of keeping his true self tightly under wraps. One he escapes from every year to his secluded West Texas ranch, far from the relentless paparazzi and the dark side of Hollywood.

For Mason Sutton, life used to be simple. Long days spent on the rich Texas soil and the quiet, steady comfort of his beloved rodeo mare, Wildflower. But one tragic afternoon shatters everything, leaving him alone to rebuild the pieces of his life. The last thing Mason wants is a sexy temptation with a great strut wreaking havoc on his broken life.

In the quiet countryside, far from cameras and gossip columns, the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Will they risk their futures for a chance at love, or will the fear of being exposed destroy the one thing that might finally make them whole?

A steamy MM celebrity romance featuring a movie star, a Texas cowboy, small-town heat, emotional hurt/comfort, and a secret relationship that could change everything.

Amazon: Broken Pride: A Steamy MM Cowboy Romance (Texas Pride Series Book 2) - Kindle edition by Alexander, Kindle, Czermak , Golden, Ashley, Jae. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: Broken Pride: A Steamy MM Cowboy Romance (Texas Pride Series Book 2) by Kindle Alexander - BookBub

Goodreads: Broken Pride: A Steamy MM Cowboy Romance by Kindle Alexander | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was a steamy enjoyable read that had me smiling, shaking my head at times, and tearing up. Slade was quite a bulldozer in the relationship, but Mace needed the push to get back into living. I loved the turn around for these two when things began coming out about their relationship. I also enjoyed very much spending time with Kitt and Austin again and meeting some new characters that were very entertaining. A good story, well worth the read.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: The Highlander's Cursed Lass (Spellbound Hearts #4) by Julie Johnstone

 

Blurb: 

To claim the Highland stronghold I’ve always wanted, I must capture the cursed lass the king seeks.
Then deliver her to him.
The price I never expected to pay…is my heart.

James
I was born a bastard, and I’ve never had anything truly mine.
So when the king promises a castle and lairdship to the warrior who finds a mysterious healer and delivers her to him, I join the hunt.
Finding Katreine Wallace is simple.
Taking her to the king proves far more complicated than I bargained for.
It begins with a lie—mine—that I’ll serve as her protector on some foolish journey.
Yet every mile we ride together makes the truth harder to hide.
And somewhere along the road, she ceases being a means to an end.
Now she’s the woman I can’t stop wanting—far more dangerous to my heart than any enemy I’ve ever faced.
Because when Katreine’s past rises to hurt her…
I’ll have to choose.
The lairdship I’ve fought my whole life to earn.
Or the cursed lass who has already claimed my heart.

Katreine
There was a time when I would do anything for love—even make a dangerous wish that cursed me to never age and forced me from my home and family.
I tried to build a new life, but I cannot outrun a curse that steals everyone I dare to love.
There’s only one chance to break it.
Return to the Dark Woods where it all began.
Face the witch who damned me.
To survive the journey, I need a formidable Highland warrior to protect me.
And just when I think the search is hopeless, James Ross appears.

Tall.
Dangerous.
And wickedly cunning.

He vows to see me safely to my destination.
And foolishly, I believe him.
Until I discover he’s taking me straight back to the danger I once fled.
I hate James for his deception.
But the farther we travel across the Highlands, the harder it becomes to hold on to that anger.
Because James protects me as though I belong to him.
Touches me like I’m something precious.
And when he kisses me, the desire between us becomes far more than either of us planned.
He thinks I’m his path to a stronghold.
What neither of us expected…
Is that loving me could cost him everything he’s fought his whole life to gain.

This Spellbound Hearts romance features:

• A cursed heroine who cannot age
• A Highland warrior determined to claim a lairdship—and a family of his own
• Forced proximity with a reluctant protector
• A dangerous journey across the Highlands
• Witchcraft, curses, and perilous magic
• A hidden inheritance and a ruthless rival
• A slow-burn, emotionally intense romance
• A guaranteed happily-ever-after

Begin the Spellbound Hearts series with The Laird’s Magical Lass (Book 1) and continue with The Highlander’s Enchanted Healer (Book 2) and The Highlander’s Wicked Ways (Book 3).

Amazon: Amazon.com: The Highlander's Cursed Lass (Spellbound Hearts Book 4) eBook : Johnstone, Julie: Kindle Store

Bookbub: The Highlander’s Cursed Lass (Spellbound Hearts Book 4) by Julie Johnstone - BookBub

Goodreads: The Highlander's Cursed Lass by Julie Johnstone | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was quite a story to end the series. I loved it from beginning to end. Katreine's curse kept her away from her family, and she had to witness friends passing. Her skills as a healer became well known, and she was quite sought after. James was very sure of himself as a tracker and did his best to be aware of his surroundings before and after his hunt for Katreine. Doubts, secrets, and danger followed them on their trek to their future. There were moments of tears and smiles. It kept me reading.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Dagger's Target (Devil's Riot MC Southeast #9) by E.C. Land

Blurb: 

She doesn't want my help, but in this club you don't fight alone...

Dagger

She's gorgeous. Irresistible. Tough as nails. And ten years my junior. I should have stayed away. One night wasn't enough, but a woman this fierce doesn't have room in her life for a man like me. Or so I thought.

She's got more steel in her spine than half of my brothers. She built her dance studio from the ground up, and guards her business like a queen protecting a kingdom. She even told the guy who wanted to buy her building to go to hell before she slammed the door.

So why am I surprised to find her at the clubhouse weeks later? She's calm and resolved as she drops the biggest bombshell of my life on us both. But before I can even process what she's saying, she's drawing a line in the sand. She doesn't want money or protection or help. She just thought I should know the truth.

What she didn't expect was that this club takes care of its own. And I've never been particularly good at following orders.

And that investor who tried to steal her land? When he starts playing dirty, he doesn't realize he's not just messing with a smart-mouthed small business owner anymore. She thinks she's in this fight alone, but she's about to find out that when you share blood with this club, you get the whole damn patch.

Amazon: Dagger's Target (Devil's Riot MC Southeast Book 9) - Kindle edition by Land, E.C.. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: Dagger’s Target (Devil’s Riot MC Southeast Book 9) by E.C. Land - BookBub

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars -

I loved this story. Katrina wanted to let Dagger know her news because of her past and did not ask for anything. She was truly independent, private, talented, and caring. Dagger felt that they were destined to be together from the moment he saw her the very first time. I loved his determination, loyalty, and acceptance. The fun of finding out who Katrina's father was added very much to the story. Family, both blood and brotherhood, featured very much in this story, and I was sad to see the series end. Well worth the read.

I received an ARC through 1852Media, and this is my unsolicited review.

 

Ebook Review: Property of Cobalt (Kings of Anarchy MC: Indiana) by D.M. Earl

 

Blurb: 

He's a ruthless predator. She's his prey. Together, it's about to get wild.

COBALT
President of the Kings of Anarchy MC Chapter in Tranquility, Indiana, Brett "Cobalt" Waters feels nothing close to tranquil.

Taking over his father's vile and ruthless business keeps him high strung and on edge. After all, he has lives to save and lives to end if he wants to expand the business successfully and lucratively without getting picked up by the law. But when his new business venture brings him face to face with a vulnerable and battered woman, his protective instincts go into overdrive.

JULIE
Accountant Julie Drake knows fraud when she sees it. Questioning the numbers on a new account proves perilous when she pries too deep. Now, there's a bounty on her head. There's only one man who's willing to believe her and protect her.

Unfortunately, Julie doesn't realize that Cobalt is the same criminal who’s been hired to eliminate her.

As Julie and Cobalt grow closer, Cobalt's loyalties are tested. How can he destroy the one thing he's been looking for his entire life?

Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom. With 42 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property—because these badass bikers claim their lovers with pride. Enter a universe where loyalty is everything, legends are born, and every ride is unforgettable.
Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?

Amazon: Amazon.com: Property of Cobalt: Kings of Anarchy MC: Indiana eBook : Earl, D.M.: Kindle Store

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was a good story. I loved how the MC actually listened to the person they were supposed to take out after he asked them to protect his sister. Cobalt was trying to get the club separated from the mob, and now he had a way to accomplish that. Julie and Cobalt were attracted to each other, but the danger surrounding them pushed them together but not before trust was guaranteed. As things got out of hand, they both realized what was important.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Maverick (Shackled Sons MC: Sydney #2) by Kate Bonham

 

Blurb: 

Five years ago, she was the one who got away… before she was ever his.
Then, she disappeared.
Now she's back, with a child, a dangerous husband, and secrets that could get them both killed.

She tells him just enough to earn his protection.
Not enough to tell him who she really is.
Because if he knew the truth, that she's tied to his enemy, he'd never let her this close.

He doesn't just want her anymore.
He wants the life she never gave him… the family he never let himself have.
And when the truth finally comes out, it won't just break them.
It'll start a war.

He swore loyalty to his club.
But he'll burn everything to the ground to protect her.

Maverick is a single mother, single father, second chance romance filled with forbidden romance and enough angst to set your heart rate soaring.

Amazon: Maverick: A Forbidden Second Chance MC Romance (Shackled Sons MC: Sydney Book 2) - Kindle edition by Bonham, Kate. Contemporary Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: Maverick: A Forbidden Second Chance MC Romance (Shackled Sons MC: Sydney Book 2) by Kate Bonham - BookBub

Goodreads: Maverick: A Forbidden Second Chance MC Romance by Kate Bonham | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars -

I loved this story. Tavi married the wrong one but had a wonderfully sweet son, Van. Violence had her contacting Maverick for assistance. They had a quick meeting in the past, and she felt he would help.
It was so cute how Maverick, who had his own children-related issues, fell for Van. Secrets and surprise connections pushed this relationship apart, but the chemistry drew them together. There were so many people to support and protect them. Tavi and Maverick's doubts about their true feelings made them very relatable. At times, tears fell, lips smiled, and fingers crossed. I look forward to the next instalment.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Pressed to the Nines (Charmed Inn Mysteries #4) by Misty Simon

 

Blurb: 

"Cozy fans will be charmed.” —Publishers Weekly

There’s a wedding in the works at The Charmed Inn, and Roxy Gleason is the main star this time.
The final countdown is on for the nuptials the entire Gleason family has been waiting for, and Roxy just wants to get all the way to saying “I do” at the altar with no missteps. Everything is set, everyone has their assignments, and this is going to go off without a single hitch. It has to.
But Roxy isn’t counting on finding the owner of the florist shop dead when she shows up to get her order of a dozen bouquets. And she certainly isn’t expecting to be pulled in to yet another investigation, this time because she’s the main suspect.
All hands are on deck to solve whodunnit before Roxy’s happily ever after turns into a life sentence.

Fans of Lucy Score, Melissa F. Miller, Dianne Harman, Lynn Cahoon, Deany Ray, Kathi Daley, and Merryn Allingham will enjoy Misty Simon.

Amazon: Pressed to the Nines (The Charmed Inn Mysteries Book 4) - Kindle edition by Simon, Misty. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: Pressed to the Nines (The Charmed Inn Mysteries, #4) by Misty Simon | eBook | Barnes & Noble®

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I really enjoyed this story. It pulled me in from the start, and I had to see if I could figure out the culprit before the end. I felt like I missed an important clue because I didn't guess everyone involved, though a comment midway through the book did alert me to an alternative. The humor throughout kept me smiling, even when threats were thrown about. Roxy was a kick in the pants, and I loved all the familial support and the fact that the family was growing. The love and caring shown by all family touched my heart. I look forward to more in this series.

I received an ARC through Booksirens, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Lady Veronica's Lost Gem (The Riddle Sisters #6) by Jennifer Monroe

 

Blurb: 

A deadly mission. A stolen legacy. A love neither of them saw coming.

Lady Veronica Standwick has spent years proving she is more than another woman waiting for rescue. As a spy for the Underground, she has learned to trust no one and guard her heart with the same precision she guards the Crown's secrets. But when she locates the lost heir to the Saltersford dukedom, those iron barriers begin to crack.

James Dunning is a quiet schoolteacher who believes shaping young minds is the greatest adventure he will ever have. When a sharp-tongued beauty arrives at his door claiming he is the lost heir to a dukedom, he thinks she has lost her mind. But the proof she carries is undeniable. And so is the woman holding it.

As James adjusts to his new life as a duke, the mystery of why he was kidnapped as a child brings on a new danger—an assassin wanting to take his life. As Veronica fights to keep him alive, James finds the red-headed beauty impossible to read and harder to look away from. For Veronica, the allure of James awakens a feeling she thought long buried: love. But the secret she hides may destroy them both before his enemies ever get the chance.

Lady Veronica's Lost Gem, Book 6 of the six-book Riddle Sisters series, is a sweet and clean Regency romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Perfect for fans of Sarah M. Eden and Julie Klassen.

What to Expect:

• Secret heir
• Spy heroine
• Rags to riches
• Opposites attract

Amazon: Amazon.com: Lady Veronica's Lost Gem: The Riddle Sisters: Book 6 (A Clean Regency Romance with a Spy Heroine, Secret Heir, and Opposites Attract) eBook : Monroe, Jennifer: Kindle Store

Bookbub: Lady Veronica’s Lost Gem: The Riddle Sisters: Book 6 (A Clean Regency Romance with a Spy Heroine, Secret Heir, and Opposites Attract) by Jennifer Monroe - BookBub

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I enjoyed this story, the last of the Riddle children. With the Riddle sisters having done their part, Veronica went to collect the Lost Gem. James was a surprise. I loved his caring attitude to his students and his acceptance of the change in his circumstances. The connection between Veronica and James was obvious, but they did try hard to keep it from being personal for safety sake. Despite the danger surrounding them, they had lovely sweet moments. I had tears for the last bit of the book as it touched my heart.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.