Triggered: A Potomac Falls Novella (A Potomac Falls Holiday Shorts Book 3) Kindle Edition by K.L. Hall

Book Excerpt:

"Knight Alexander is still mine. He just doesn't know it yet.

He might have gotten away from The Falls and started over, but I haven't forgotten what he did… or forgiven him.
He thinks he can escape the truth but can't hide forever.

Once upon a time, he swore to protect my heart. Now, who's going to protect him from me?
If he thinks he's seen the worst of me, he's dead wrong.
After all, everyone knows break-ups don't often go smoothly."

Title: Triggered: A Potomac Falls Novella
Author: K.L. Hall
Publisher: K.L. Hall Productions
Series: A Potomac Falls Holiday Shorts Book 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Triggered: A Potomac Falls Novella" by K. L. Hall

My Sentiments:

'Triggered' was quite a read bringing in the mystery, thriller, and suspense of a good short read. What will happen when two brothers and two girlfriends come together where nothing is left from the story but a lot of 'craziness, infidelity, and murder?' By the end of the road, no one is innocent in this super messy plot twist. The ending will leave the reader seeing that karma will get you one way or the other in the end.

Doctor, Please: Doctors of Eastport General Kindle Edition by Celeste Granger

 Book Excerpt:

"Dr. Felix Rush Jr., newly appointed Director of Emergency Services, has a lot on his plate. Not only is he getting acclimated to a new job, but he is also searching for a new place to live. He most recently returned to Rhode Island to take on the new position at Eastport General, and he returned home to live with his parents. Although he loves them desperately, living back home cramps his bachelor lifestyle, one he plans on expanding now that he is on new turf.

Peyton Hall is the top realtor in Eastport and the person Felix contacted to help him find the home of his dreams. Peyton is all business, always striving to improve herself, even if it means neglecting love. Peyton's priorities are in check until she encounters Felix. Then, she goes against her better judgment and agrees to go out with him.

Despite their efforts to remain professional, unexpected sparks flew, igniting intrigue and excitement neither could quell. Their burgeoning feelings derailed both plans, yet, their fervent desire remained unfurled. Their requited love was tested when Felix's skills were tested. They both learned that love conquers all."

Title: Doctor, Please: Doctors of Eastport General
Author: Celeste Granger
Publisher: C. G.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Doctor, Please: Doctors of Eastport General" by Celeste Granger

My Sentiments:

You have come to the right place if you want a beautiful, sweet romance story. The author gives the readers a quick read of what happens when Dr. Felix Rush finds a realtor, and after all, is said and done, they become lovers. This was one of those reads where the two main characters were made for each other.

Dear John (The Birthday Gift—Book 2) Kindle Edition by Betty Collier

 Book Excerpt:

"Dear John is an honoree in the 2023 Book Excellence Awards, a global celebration of literary excellence.

This is a captivating story of grace, love, forgiveness, and redemption. You will find answers embedded within these pages if you need help with any of these.

John Batista killed a man, but he doesn't remember doing it. All he knows is he's back home in Israel with his loving wife instead of across the world in Los Angeles. He has a strong inkling that something was amiss during his UK layover. As the gritty reality unfolds and his crime is revealed, John's past, present, and future clash and fall apart. Through it all, he discovers grace like a river, the waters becoming a balm to his fractured mind, making him whole again.

Amid their greatest tragedy, he and his wife discover a redemption story they never thought they needed. It all starts with a priceless trinket that brings death and a letter from a widow that brings John abundant life."

Title:  Dear John

Author:  Betty Collier

Publisher:   John316 Global Publishing 

Series:  The Birthday Gift -  Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

'Dear John' by Betty Collier

My Sentiments:  

'Dear John' was a captivating 'story of grace,  hope, faith, love, forgiveness, inspirational, and redemption.'  If you choose to read this story, book 2, please read 'The Birthday Gift' book series one first to better understand what happened earlier. The author does an excellent job of bringing the two stories together.

The story will have one turning the pages till the end to see how well this author brings forth an excellent and even sadness... but in all, a good story of saving one's soul. Be ready for a story that will bring in many twists before it ends.   I enjoyed how this story brought out the scripture John 3: 16, which was crucial in understanding that particular symbol that was vital to the story.  

  

Queen's Heart (Crown & Fire Series Book 2) Kindle Edition by Aja

 Book Excerpt:

"Reina has wanted Blaze since they were children, but Blaze's conviction stood in the way of it going beyond looks filled with longing. Until one forbidden night. Now, trying to get over what was declared a mistake, fate and a bit of highhandedness force these two to see that there is never a mistake when love is at play."

Title: Queen's Heart
Author: Aja
Publisher: She Loves Words Publishing LLC
Series: Crown & Fire Series Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Queen's Heart" by Aja

My Sentiments:

Author Aja has done it again, giving the readers a beautiful love story featuring Reina and Blaze as the story continues from 'Wicked Nights.' It was a lovely read of how this story was delivered, giving the reader an excellent level of how they finally got together, accompanying her on her trip to New Orleans while on her job. You can expect plenty of 'hot sex' and love in this novella romantic read. So pick this one up; it's a good read.

The Wife List Kindle Edition by J.A. Schneider

 Book Excerpt:

"Has a group of men conspired to murder each other's wives - figuring their perfect alibis will save them? That is what Beth Kemp starts to suspect, but is she losing her mind? Her husband says he fears so...

I'll give this marriage one more try, Beth Kemp thinks. She is a successful crime writer in New York City who regrets that tension has crept into her relationship with her husband, Brad. He, too, is a writer who, after early success, finds his career fading.

Brad urges that a move to the country would make them happy again - and safe, especially Beth, to avoid the city's stress that triggers her severe asthma attacks. Beth wavers until her close friend is murdered, and the friend's husband has a perfect alibi. She finally accepts that the city's surging crime has become too hard for her.

The Kemps move to beautiful Sheffield, Connecticut, so perfect it seems too good to be true. It is. When one new friend cries in fear about her husband, and another has a bruise under her eye, Brad tells Beth she's overimagining. But when she hears of another wife's unsolved murder and yet another friend dies mysteriously, Beth suspects the husbands of covering for each other. Brad tells her she's getting crazy and paranoid.

Then Beth stumbles onto the most devastating shock of all, one she never imagined..."

Title: The Wife List
Author: J. A. Schneider
Publisher: J.A. S.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"The Wife List" by J.A. Schneider

My Sentiments:

All that's left to say is this author has done it again, and that was giving the readers another good psychological thriller. Beth seems to be having trouble with a troubled marriage, and while this is going on, all kinds of tragedy come forth from her best friend Annie, who was also her agent, being murdered. Beth and Brad thought moving out of the large city of New York to Sheffield [suburbs] by getting away from crime and its dreadfulness would help their lives...but did it? The story has fascinating and well-developed characters that will keep one's attention from chapter to chapter. Yes, this is a long read but still a good one till the end. In the end, a story of just who you can trust.

The Lawyer’s Betrayal: A James Acker Legal Thriller (James Acker legal thriller series Book 7) Kindle Edition by Freya Atwood

 Book Excerpt:

"James Acker's freedom came at a cost: he betrayed his brother, Elliot, who is now prepared to be arrested for a heinous crime.

Two brothers, both murderers. After feeling great remorse, James is determined to secure his brother's survival and victory in the trial, even if it means sacrificing everything he holds dear.

But as he's ready to fight for Elliot, his arch-nemesis is finally arrested. Now the line between right and wrong is blurrier than ever…

The Lawyer's Betrayal is an exciting blood-pumping legal thriller written by Freya Atwood and published by Cobalt Fairy.

If you are an avid fan of strong characters, action-packed courtroom drama, and mind-blowing murder mystery, then you'll love Freya's intriguing story."

Title: The Lawyer's Betrayal
Author: Freya Atwood
Publisher: Cobalt Fairy LLC
Series: A James Acker Legal Thriller Book 7
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"The Lawyer's Betrayal" by Freya Atwood

My Sentiments:

The story continues... with Lawyer. James Acker is determined to take down Gavin Celeste while wanting to work with his brother Elliot who has been accused of murdering Liam Black. To understand the story, one should read books 1-6 to keep up with what has happened up to this point.
Be ready for quite an intriguing story that will present many twists and turns. Will James be able to
save his brother while trying to capture Gavin? With all of this going on, we find that James still struggles with his past due to his lying, which presents problems with his girlfriend and captain Angelo.

To get this whole story, pick up this series... book seven, and see how it comes out. One will be left wanting more... an ending to this series!

The Inferno Case: A Jasmine Davis Legal Thriller (Jasmine Davis Legal Thriller Series Book 1) Kindle Edition by Ellis Keler

Book Excerpt:

"Amid the smoldering ruins of a factory's destruction, Jasmine Davis uncovers a sinister truth - this was no mere accident.

Jasmine thought she had left her small hometown behind forever until a tragedy drew her back. Her father's untimely death as one of the victims of the fire reveals a web of lies and deceit spun by the town's most powerful public figure.

With danger lurking around every corner, Jasmine stands alone as her claims fall on deaf ears. But what is she to do when faced with an unbearable truth? That her own mother turns out to be her greatest adversary…

The Inferno Case is an exciting blood-pumping legal thriller written by Ellis Keler and published by Cobalt Fairy.

If you are an avid fan of strong characters, action-packed courtroom drama, and mind-blowing murder mystery, then you'll love Ellis' intriguing story."

Title:  The Inferno Case

Author:  Ellis Keler

Publisher:   Cobalt Fairy LLC 

Series:  Jasmine Davis Legal Thriller Series Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five 

Review:

"The Inferno Case" by Ellis Keler

My Sentiments:  

'The Inferno Case' was an excellent legal thriller read that featured Jasmine Davis. The passing of her father and Jasmine wanting to know the real cause of his death bring her to investigate what happened to him and 29 other people. This author gave the reader some exciting characters and a well-written storyline to keep one turning the pages until the end. I liked the extended epilogue; that did an excellent job explaining the ending with Jasmine and her mom's relationship.