Stronger (Romantic Suspense) Kindle Edition by Suzanne Jenkins

 Book Excerpt:

"Karen lives in the U.K. with her three children. Her handsome FBI Director ex lives in Manhattan. When his fashion-model girlfriend is invited to walk in London Fashion Week, it can only lead to trouble, right?

A former marriage is tested to its limits when Michael's team puts a mobster behind bars, and no one in his circle of colleagues or his family is safe."

Title: Stronger
Author: Suzanne Jenkins
Publisher: S.J.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Stronger" by Suzanne Jenkins

My Thoughts:

'Stronger' was an enjoyable read featuring Karen and Michael, who had divorced. However, because of a kidnapping that included Karen, Michael is back in the picture since he worked for the FBI and had a mobster going for revenge on him and his family. It also seemed like Karen had a weird man [Carl] with whom she worked, which was all crazy. And let's not leave out the young woman named Gina, a model Michael had been dating since his divorce.

To understand what and how things tie together in this story, you must pick up this excellent read to see how it will turn out for this group of people. I don't want to give too much of the story away. The story will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next, especially for Karen, Gina, and even Elsa, [Carl's wife]. After all is said and done...it was a good read.

Secret Enemy Protector: Enemies to lovers, Secret Identity, Revenge & Redemption, Single Mom Romance Kindle Edition by Olivia Lively

 Book Excerpt:

"Love is always a risk, especially when the man you're falling for is your secret enemy.

I'm Rebecca Lawson, a CEO driven by ambition.

While divorcing my abusive husband, my daughter's safety is my top priority.

I hire Jordan to be her bodyguard and protector.

His presence annoys me; we don't quite see eye to eye.

But he's fantastic with my daughter, and that's all that matters.

There's something magnetic about him.

He has a confidence that doesn't seem typical of someone of his status.

Wavy dark hair, piercing eyes, and a body that exudes power.

Jordan is the ultimate temptation, blurring the boundaries of our professional arrangement.

This romance is off-limits, but I can't seem to resist him.

Fate has twists, and it seems Jordan is hiding a dark secret for vengeance."

Title: Secret Enemy Protector
Author: Olivia Lively
Publisher: O. L
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Secret Enemy Protector: Enemies to Love, Secret Idewntyity, Revenge & Redemption, Single Mom" by Olivia Llivey

My Thought:

'Secret Enemy Protector' was an exciting story about Rebecca and Jordon. We find Rebecca, who
was a CEO who had divorced her abusive husband, Thomas. However, we find that Rebecca hires a bodyguard to help take care of her daughter. However, there is more to this story as the reader discovers that this bodyguard is out to get Thomas. Why was this? This is where you must pick up this good read to see all that was about. Will something be going on between Rebecca and Jordon? Again, you must pick up 'Secret Enemy Protector' to see how well this author brings it out to the readers.

Be ready for an ending that leaves one smiling in how everything ends.

Doctor Know: Part of: Doctors of Eastport General Kindle Edition by Mel Walker

 Book Excerpt:

"She thought she had all the answers.

Brilliant Neurologist Cynthia Haywood is a rising star at Baltimore's most prestigious hospital, just one step away from the coveted department chair. Everything she thought she wanted was within reach.

A family tragedy forces her to rush off to her sister's home in Eastport, Rhode Island, where she is thrust into a perplexing small-town world and the added responsibility of caring for her eight-year-old niece. But that's not her biggest challenge - it's him, Simon. He's the problem.

The dreamy next-door neighbor with the adorable puppies becomes an immediate distraction. She should be focused on her family and concerned about returning to her medical career in Baltimore.

Yet, she felt the pull of the kind neighbor who whispered words she never knew she needed to hear and had her heart racing. He's the calm she never knew she needed.

She knows she should keep her distance. She knows she didn't rush to Rhode Island for a love connection. She knows many things - but one kiss from Simon jeopardizes everything she ever thought she knew.

Will the attraction be enough for her to jeopardize her big-city dreams? She doesn't know."

Title:  Doctor Know:  Part of: Doctors of Eastport General

Author:  Mel Walker

Publisher:  M. W. 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Doctor Know" by Mel Walker

My Sentiments:

'Doctor Know' was a good read, especially if you like contemporary romance. There'll be a little bit of it all, from heartbreaking to heartwarming. We see a lot of Cythina Haywood, a neurologist, as the story goes from 'forgiveness, healing, and finally finding love.'  The characters from the novel, especially Augusta and Simon, were all well-developed and fascinating to read about. It was good to see Cythnia finally see her work in a new way and meet Simon, who put the icing on the cake. To get all this good story, pick up Doctor Know and see what it is all about. 

Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane (An Outer Banks Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition by Sage Parker

 Book Excerpt:

"Laura Williams hasn't stepped foot in her hometown since she was old enough to leave.

But when a doctor calls about her mom's declining medical condition, she has no choice but to return home and look after her.

Besides, it couldn't be as bad as living in a city with the man who broke her heart. 2 weeks before their wedding.

As a 35-year-old journalist, hanging onto her job by a thread and healing from a broken heart, Laura returns to North Carolina to take care of her mom, agreeing to take on any stories coming her way.

When she arrives, the small town is on edge because a thirteen-year-old girl has gone missing from Lighthouse Lane…again.

Memories come flooding back, and it all sounds eerily similar to when Laura's best friend went missing from that location 17 years ago…

It gets more complicated when she realizes she knows the missing girl's father. Harry Matthews, who is just as handsome as she remembers.

Laura makes it her mission to do whatever it takes to help Harry find his daughter."

Join Laura and Harry in this small-town romantic mystery as they work together to unravel this high-stakes case while facing their past and finding love in the most unexpected ways.

Title: Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane
Author: Sage Parker
Publisher: S.P.
Series: An Outer Banks Mystery Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Last Seen at Lighthouse Lane" by Sage Parker

My Sentiments:

I enjoyed this well-written mystery that brings in family and friend relationships in a thriller short story that keeps one interested until the end and leaves you wanting more. We find Laura Williams has returned home due to her mother giving her a call from the hospital. Laura, a journalist, has to leave her home in San Francisco for Outer Banks, North Carolina, to see about her mom Jacqueline. Right after Laura gets there, she finds out that a young girl Trin has been kidnapped and happens to be the daughter of an old friend Harry Matthews. Laura will get involved because her boss is having her find out information about this...since she was a journalist for the California Daily News. As Laura works closely with the head detective Greta Hughes what will come out as they investigate? This whole situation was strange in that 20-some years ago, Laura's best friend Chloe had come up missing, and they still hadn't found her. Were these the same mysterious kidnappers? What will happen when Laura and her friends dig into Trin's stepdad? To get the complete story of this series, you will have to pick up Book 1, and at the end, we will be left with a cliffhanger, and you will have to get Book two as this story continues. By the way, there will be six series, so get ready for a ride as the story continues.

The Wreck Kindle Edition by Marie Force

 Book Excerpt:

"Wrenched apart by tragedy, they’re brought back together by love.

Carly Holbrook and Brian Westbury are weeks away from their high school graduation. The young couple plans to marry before they head to college, and their future seems bright with promise. But, everything changes one spring night when their six closest friends, including Brian’s younger brother, are killed in a fiery car accident that Carly and Brian witness. The trauma leaves Carly unable to speak, and Brian is forced to make unimaginable decisions about a future that once seemed so certain. With Carly incapable of going forward with their plans, Brian leaves home and Carly for good. Fifteen years later, disturbing new clues indicate the accident that wrecked so many lives wasn’t an accident at all, bringing Brian home to face a past—and love—he’s never forgotten."

Title: The Wreck
Author: Marie Force
Publisher: HTJB, Inc.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"The Wreck" by Marie Force

My Assessment:

'The Wreck' will give one a good read... about romance, mystery-thriller, and suspenseful novel that will keep you turning the pages till the end. The story was mainly about Brian and Carly, with some good secondary characters well-written into the story.

Be prepared for a read about 'loss, survival, and a love that will survive it all to be together. I don't want to share too much other than to say this novel is one to pick up and read and see for yourself how well this author presents it to the reader. It was an outstanding read.

Between Now And Forever (Callaways Book 4) Kindle Edition by Barbara Freethy

 Book Excerpt:

""Heartbreaking, tender, and romantic. This one tug on the heartstrings." Karen 

Nicole met Ryan when he was a handsome, cocky teenager with a desire to fly high above the clouds. Ryan encouraged Nicole to dream big and promised her a lifetime of happiness, but several years into their lives together, they were faced with obstacles bigger than either had ever imagined. Their love faltered. They lost their way and considered what had once been unthinkable—the end of their forever. 

But now fate throws them a curve, an event that forces them back together, that strips their emotions bare and is both terrifying and strangely unifying. For the first time in a long while, they have to face each other and talk and listen because their lives depend on it—not only their lives but also the life of their six-year-old son. 

Secrets and lies frame a perilous journey to the truth that takes Nicole and Ryan to Angel's Bay, a place where miracles sometimes happen. But to get that miracle, Nicole and Ryan must work together and learn how to trust and love each other again. Only then will they be able to save their family and find their way to happily ever after."

Title: Between Now And Forever
Author: Barbara Freethy
Publisher: Fog City Publishing, LLC
Series: Callaways Book 4
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Between Now And Forever" by Barbara Freethy

My Opinion:

"Between Now and Forever" was quite an interesting story that dealt with autism. We find two parents that are brought back together due to what happened when their son was kidnapped. As the story continues, we find that another boy [Kyle] had been kidnapped, which ended up being twins separated at birth. There will be many twists and turns in the story as the two boys [Kyle & Brandon] are united together due to this kidnapping. The story will be one riveting tale where families and friends will rally together. Also, Nicole and Ryan look like they will find their way back together again as they search and found their son Brandon. It was good seeing the story come together as the two boys were now living close to each other, where one would be there to help support the other brother.

One Last Hit Kindle Edition by Roy Glenn

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

"For the first time in his life, Pierce Manning is in love. His life changed the moment that he met Yvette Bridges, a professor of Mathematics. She is a brilliant conversationalist, easy going, and understanding, and it blows his mind. Her love of travel, passion for life, and knowledge rival his own and she quickly becomes his world. Pierce was truly happy and wants to marry her. But, before he can do that, some things had to change in his life. 
For the past twenty-five years, Pierce Manning has been living a double life. Maintaining a delicate balance as a sought-after and award-winning architect and an assassin, employed by a clandestine organization operating inside the Central Intelligence Agency. But, getting out is never as easy as it is to get in. When the unthinkable happens, Pierce is forced to do one last hit or all that he loves will have to suffer the consequences."

Title:  One Last Hit

Author:  Roy Glenn

Publisher:  Escapism Entertainment 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"One Last Hit" by  Roy Glenn

My Rationalization:

As always this author knows how to give us a read that will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next in this romantic suspense read.  I found this storyline with quite an interesting plot with well developed and defined characters, drama, plus loaded with lots of twists and turns, and action with lots of suspense. In the end, how will this 'powerful assassin' be able to get out of all of this mess that has caused trouble for the love of his life Yvette and her children? To find out the answers you will have to pick up "One Last Hit" to see how this story will all come out because it will be most intriguing at the end.   

Rocky Mountain Valor By: Jennifer D. Bokal

Profile:

"In order to exact justice, one agent will do anything A Rocky Mountain Justice story Catching and killing a cruel drug lord is Ian Wallace’s obsession. So when his former lover, sports agent Petra Sloane, is charged with attempted murder, he sees how to connect her case with his, not how his heart will reconnect with hers. But as Petra’s life is threatened, Ian must decide between sworn revenge...and his true obsession."

Title:  Rocky Mountain Valor
Author:  Jennifer D. Bokal
Publisher:  Harlequin Romantic Suspense            
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  Five
Review:

"Rocky Mountain Valor" by Jennifer D. Bokal

My Thoughts ....

The story will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next for Petra Sloane as she is in the need of help from the situation that she has been drawn into.  When Petra feels she doesn't have anyone else to turn to she turn to Ian Wallace who was the man she once loved and still did.  It sees that she left Ian due to the fact that he was all in to finding the Russian who had 'evaded him for years' where all he did was work.  Now she was back in his life she wanted his help since she had been framed for a crime she hadn't committed.  This story will have many twist and turns as this author takes the reader from a exciting story where Ian will investigate and to his surprise it looks like Petra's problems will bring him even closer to this Russian guy he has been after for many many years.  Will these two be able to talk and get to the root of their problem of why Petra had left him in the first place?  Will Ian be the one to walk away this time?

Now that she was back with Ian and needing his help will she be able to except him help.  I will say Petra did get on my nerves in that I didn't see her listening to Ian when he asked her to do certain things.  Oh well, by the time we get to the end I am on the edge of my seat wondering what was coming next with all the suspense that was all over the place due to what all was going on. Will these two finally get their HEA  after all is said and done?   To get it all  of this good read you will have to pick up "Rocky Mountain Valor" to see how the author will bring it all home to the reader.  I will say it will be in very interesting ending!

Watched from a Distance (Love Under Fire) by Allison B. Hanson

Profile:

"Lena Scott is in a world of hurt. She's being forced to pay off her ex's debts to people who'd rather kill her than look at her...and are making demands she's desperate to avoid. But kidnapping and murder? Hell, no. When the threats turn deadly, Lena refuses to be a pawn any longer. Five years ago, U.S. Marshal Dane Ryan left his old life and went into witness protection alone to keep his family safe. Working for Task Force Phoenix under a new identity, it's his job to protect others from those who'd harm them. When the beautiful and mysterious Lena lures him into danger, he suddenly doesn't know who to trust. She has her own agenda, and they both have big secrets, but for either to survive, they'll need to work together to defeat their mutual enemy. Falling in love will only mean more to lose... Each title in the Love Under Fire series is STANDALONE: * Witness in the Dark * Wanted for Life * Witness in the Dark."

Title:  Watched from a Distance
Author:  Allison b. Hanson
Publisher:  Entangled: Amara 
Series:  Love Under Fire
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Watched from a Distance" by Allison B. Hanson

My Thoughts.....

If you are looking for an intensed, romantic suspense and thriller read then you have come to the right place as this series will give it to you and so much more.  "Watched for a Distance" features 'Us Marshall Dane Ryan now a member of Task Force Phoenix  and single mom Lena Scott.'  Little did Dane know that he would be knocked out by a whisky bottle and Lena who had taken him to a drug and human trafficker named Vicktor Kulakov who was a evil man that had 'kidnapped Dane's son for his cooperation in finding a man that he wanted killed.' 


Who was this person that Vicktor wanted brought to him?  How was it that both Dane and Lena families all depended on this same evil man?  What will they have to do in order to take him down and get safety for their families?  So now we have Vicktor who has Dane's son Tobey and wants him to bring a certain person to him by the name of Robbie Vanderhook.  So, what will happen when Dane and Lena set off to find this person?  How will this turn out where we find these two people [Dane & Lena] are thrown together and must learn a way to trust one another?  What will happen when Lena finally tells Dane the whole story 'whose' daughter [Mackenzie] had been  kidnapped and was being held to coerce her to do this criminal's bidding' and they decide teams up with Dane's group to plan a rescue of both of their children? What had Lena's ex [Brandon] done that got her all involved in his mess with Vicktor in the first place? How will this story all come out as these two are thrown together?  Now, to get all of these questions answered you will just have to pick up "Watched from a Distance" to see how these two will make it out of this whole entire mess. 

Be ready for a long good read of 110 chapters, which I thought some of these chapters could have been merged together.  However, this read is a fast paced read, romantic suspense along with secrets, drama and emotions with plenty of surprises  that will keep your attention as you are turning the pages to see what was coming next.  In the end you will get an enjoyable read of Dane and Lena's story that will get their HEA.  

SEAL'S Honor by Megan Crane

Profile:

"The first in a new romantic suspense series featuring the rugged special ops unit tucked away in Alaska's Grizzly Harbor from USA Today bestselling author Megan Crane.

The last thing Blue Hendricks needs six months into his uneasy reentry into civilian life is trouble in the form of his old friend's kid sister, all grown up and smack in the middle of a dangerous murder investigation. But he didn't become a SEAL to turn his back on the hard stuff, and he can't bring himself to ignore Everly's call for help--no matter how much he knows he's not fit to be around the soft, vibrant woman she's become. Not after the things he's done.

Everly Campbell is desperate. When her roommate is murdered and the body vanishes, Everly fears she might be next. With no one to believe her, Everly runs to a remote Alaskan town to find a man she only vaguely remembers and his crew of ex-military brothers who could be her only hope. Blue wants to keep things all business but Everly isn't a little girl anymore and the commanding former SEAL is more temptation than she can resist.

As the men on Everly's trail draw closer, Blue will do anything to protect the woman he's starting to think of as his..."

Title: Seal's Honor
Author: Megan Crane
Publisher: Berkley
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Seal's Honor" by Megan Crane

My Thoughts.....

We find that retired after twenty years Navy Seal Blue Hendricks was now in Alaska and finds a group of brothers [special ops...The Alaska Force] that seemed to make his life with living trying to regain his balance. Then one day a woman named Everly Campbell comes to Grizzly Harbor, Alaska to find Blue who had lived across the street from her when she was a child and had been her hero and yes it had been some twenty years ago. Now, the question is now that Everly was caught up in this horrible situation would Blue be willing to help her find out what had happened to her roommate back in Chicago? Why was it that Everly considered Blue her hero that could only save her? Well, as the story continues we find they are back in Chicago and will be greatly caught up in a lots of 'drama and danger with the attempts on Everly's life.' By calling in the Alaska Force will they be able to figure out what is going on between them and bringing out all the 'fighting demons of the family variety?' Blue had a hard life and he was 'demanding and intense and had held on to grudges for decades.' To find out what all is going on in this romantic suspense story you will have to pick up this story to see what all will happen after Everly gets Blue to help her find out that she is not crazy or a murderer.

If you are looking for 'drama, suspense, romance and some sexy alpha men' then you have come to the right place for "Seal's Honor" will give it to you and much more. 

Hanover House: Kickoff to the Evelyn Talbot Chronicles Kindle Edition by Brenda Novak

Profile:

"Welcome to Hanover House….

Psychiatrist Evelyn Talbot has dedicated her life to solving the mysteries of the antisocial mind. Why do psychopaths act as they do? How do they come to be? Why don’t they feel any remorse for the suffering they cause? And are there better ways of spotting and stopping them?

After having been kidnapped, tortured and left for dead when she was just a teenager—by her high school boyfriend—she’s determined to understand how someone she trusted so much could turn on her. So she’s established a revolutionary new medical health center in the remote town of Hilltop, Alaska, where she studies the worst of the worst.

But not everyone in Hilltop is excited to have Hanover House and its many serial killers in the area. Alaskan State Trooper, Sergeant Amarok, is one of them. And yet he can’t help feeling bad about what Evelyn has been through. He’s even attracted to her. Which is partly why he worries.

He knows what could happen if only one little thing goes wrong..."

Title: Hanover House
Author: Brenda Novak
Publisher: Brenda Novak, Inc.
Series: Evelyn Talbot Chronicles
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Hanover House" by Brenda Novak

My Thoughts.....

If you are looking for a scary psycho read you have truly come to the right place for "Hanover House" [the prequel] will give it to you and so much more that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you are turning the pages to see what this author has for you next. We find psychiatrist Evelyn Talbot will have her work all cut out for her as she has plans to work with serial killers at the state facility in Alaska. Will she find all of the answers she needs having survived an attack when she was a teenager? Be prepared for graphic and gruesome thriller suspenseful read at times that will keep your attention with this particular psycho serial killer by the name of Jasper. However, one good thing about this read is that Alaskan State Trooper, Sergeant Amtrak is there to help Evelyn keep safe. Will these two develop feelings for each other? Well, to find that out and so much more you will have to pick up this prequel to see what all this author has for the reader. Be ready for one heck of a good psycho read. Note: There will be a series of this read...so it not over yet!

Taunted Souls: A Friends to Lovers Romance Kindle Edition by Janice Ross

Profile:

"For the past five years, Lucas Akins has been in love with his best friend Shayna Davies. Anyone with eyes could see, even Shayna. Yet she’s been fighting off her own feelings too!
As they attempt to continue a life together as just friends, the universe steps in and forces them to own up to their feelings.
But life is never that easy.
Bad choices and dark secrets filter into their lives to shatter the only real happiness either has ever known. And they are forced into circumstances neither is prepared to take on, though they must; otherwise, love might be lost. Forever..."

Title:  Taunted Souls:  A Friends to Lovers Romance

Author:  Janice Ross

Publisher:   Cultural Cocktails 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Taunted Souls" by Janice Ross

My Thoughts...

I found this story very interesting dealing with a friend to lovers as it was for Lucas and Shayna. However were these two more than friends that just hadn't recognized it?  With each one of these two who have had so much drama in their life will "bad choices and dark secrets filter into their lives to shatter the only real happiness either has ever known?"  It was quite interesting read when Lucas and Shayna finally recognized they had feelings for each other but will it be too late?  This was a good story with some well some interesting secondary characters that will keep your attention turning the pages to see what was coming next.   

Through Her Touch By: Deborah Camp

Profile:

"Sometimes being a psychic is murder.

Especially when you're one of the psychics on the killer's hit list.

While attending a funeral of a colleague, psychics Trudy Tucker and Levi Wolfe realize that this death is one of several "accidental demises" of clairvoyants in the small, quirky town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Trudy begins receiving visions from the murderer, putting her on the hunt to expose the killer. Levi, on the other hand, wants to be far, far away from the Ozark town, and his anxiety has little to do with the string of murders.
As the noose tightens around this band of psychics, Trudy and Levi are drawn into it, making themselves both the hunters and the hunted. It's a mind-bending game of cat and mouse, but which one is which?"

Title:  Though Her Touch

Author:  Deborah Camp

Publisher:  D. C.   

Series: Mind's Eye Book #5 
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Through Her Touch" by Deborah Camp

My Thoughts....

Wow, another one of this author's  wonderful series Mind's Eye #5, 'Through Her Touch.'  It was a good story that dealt up close and personal with Trudy Tucker  and Levi Wolfe as they once again solve  another psychic murder.  While attend a funeral of a friend in Eureka springs, Arkansas what will happen as 'Trudy begins to receive visions from the murder that will only start her on a hunt to expose the killer.'  Why did her husband Levi want to be far away from this Ozark town? How will Trudy and Levi be drawn into this psychic murder?  

The characters... from [Trudy, Levi, Dr. Althea McClain, Darla, Guy, Quintara, Glenn O'Connell, Rhema, Sunshine, Perchance, Sadie, Derek, Cleo Tucker, Mrs. Tucker, Bryce, Karen, George, Alan, Chason Bolt, Joshua Longfeather, Kathryn Rubyott, Shirley Jo, Randy Watkins, Ethel, Joan Braydon, Sabra, Eudora, Mouse, Wes, Mya, Gonzo, Anna, Sissy Franklin, Sheriff Billy Rocknell, Eleanor Dunleavy, Lt. Gloria Moore and I am sure I have left out a few that were well presented are over the top of the chart in being well so developed, defined, portrayed and believable that will keep your interest as you are turning the pages to see what is coming next.  However, I will say toward the end I was able to guess who the killer was, so you will have to pick up this good read to see how well this author presents this story to the reader.  Be ready for a good read that has psychics, seances, a bone reader, jealousy and in the end  a murderer who was caught that was just out for 'karma.'      

Black Queen, Dark Knight by Amarie Avant

Book Description...

"Jagger Johansson 
I was made for pulling the trigger of a stainless steel .357 Magnum. It’s cold and ruthless like me, so I’ve been told by women.
Chopping down trucks and rebuilding them was all I was built for, besides murder for hire.
Mikayla Bryant is my next target. She’s the princess of a nation, soon to be queen of a South African, island but knows nothing about.
But this time, I made a mistake, one that could prove fatal to me. Against my iron will, I became intrigued by my mark and instead of doing what I was hired for, I took her for myself.
I needed more than just see her…more than abduct her… more than touch her...... I needed to possess her. All it took was just one taste for me to become addicted. Screw the King who paid me a greatly. For once, money meant nothing. She’s mine!

Mikayla Bryant
Mama’s dead... was a phrase I mumbled over and over again in my native Xhosa tongue when I was found by Child Protective Services.
After that night, I became numb from a sordid, deadly past and embraced a promising future.
I graduated with honors and planned on attending med school when the psychotic, Jagger Johansson crosses my paths. He yanked me from my safe life and tossed me into a world of want and lust.
No sane woman would purposely choose him, but maybe I was never stable. Long hair, tattoos and cold blue pools somehow warmed my soul. I was taken by this beautiful devil, who was just deranged enough to believe me a princess. Truthfully, I’d play any part he wanted me to. But I’m smart enough to believe he’s a Hitman but it does not stop my deceitful cravings. But I need to get away from him... I have to before he takes my heart and ruins me."

Title:  Black Queen, Dark Knight

Author:  Amarie Avant

Publisher:  A. A.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Black Queen, Dark Knight" by Amarie Avant

My Thoughts...

This was quite a interesting story that will definitely keep you turning the pages to see what was coming next for Mikayla Bryant as she is taken from the Gianni's Cafe by Jagger Johansson who really bringing it all in on her as she has been kidnapped by this hit man who was a member of the 'X-Member Status [paid assassin].  Now, to get it all about this Jagger Johansson you will just have to read this good read!  

Get ready for a long story that will have a little bit of it all in it from loads of action, murder, mystery, drama, suspense and definitely some steamy hot sex, romance and love that will keep your attention all the way through the read.   

Be ready for a a list of characters that will only leave one saying wow...from Mikayla, Jagger, Aram, Trick, Ava Sinclair, Earl & Joyce Bryant, Cree, Ronald, Terry, Brittany,  Wiam, Freedman, Prince Fari, Shaka, Kmota, Uncle Qaaim, Aboyomi, Thulz, Ms. Ghanda, Zane Solarin, MamLalumi, Cartwright to only name a few of these very developed, portrayed individuals that helped  carry this story to a very interesting end.

It was interesting seeing how this love will come to these two[Mikayla and Jagger] who was definitely a alpha.    Now, how will this come about?  This is where I will say you will have to pick up this engaging read to see what is this story  'Black Queen and a Dark Knight is  all about.  I will say at times Mikayla got on my nerves but  as the story continued I was able to understand some of her reasoning..like the reason she had blocked out her memories of her past and she really didn't know herself?  Coming from Long Beach, California [adopted] and ending up in Africa was truly something hard to have had to endure.  What will happen as Mikayla gets her memory back?  Will she be able to let Jagger back in her new life as a Queen?  Will Jagger finally get his 'Uthando Iwami'  in the end?  Well, again to get all of these questions answered and so much more you will have to pick up "Black Queen, Dark Knight: A Bad Boys Romance" to see how well written this author brings it out so well to the readers. I do wish there had been a epilogue of life after a year, however,  it still had a satisfying ending.

 Would I recommend?  YES!