Adak's Trapped Lawyer, by Freya Atwood

 Book Excerpt:

"He broke the law for her. Now she returns to the Adak Islands, and Benjamin Wolfe must face the consequences…

Benjamin's past has caught up to him. Harper Brown is back, and he knows she's here for him. Now, he must find out why…

As Benjamin slowly unravels the truth, he realizes his next case is to stop loving a murderer. If he fails, she will destroy everything he holds dear…"

Title: Adak's Trapped Lawyer

Author:  Freya Atwood

Publisher:  Cobalt Publisher

Series: Book 3

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Adak's Trapped Lawyer" by Freya Atwood

My Perception:  

'Adak's Trapped Lawyer' was quite a read that continues on from the book 1 series. We find Benjamin Wolfe has to get the consequences that happened from his past some ten years ago while living in Seattle. In the story, Wolfe finds out who his friends are, and only one comes to mind. How will he get out of all this that seems to be surrounding him on all sides?   I didn't feel sorry for any of the characters because the town of Adak, AL, was a place I would not want to live in and to think Wolfe was there due to a so-called friend suggesting him to go there. You will discover what kind of friend this old boss was as you read. To find out what is going on, you must pick up this read and don't forget the epilogue... again, there was one in trouble, but I couldn't feel sorry for her one bit because Wolfe tried to warn her, but she didn't listen. Will she make it out alive...well, you will have to pick up this story to see how it all comes out. Hopefully, we will get the story's reminder because it tends to continue.

The Governor's Wife by Tanisha Stewart

 Book Excerpt:

"He was sent to do one job.

Get rid of the man the Governor's wife was sleeping with.
A single shot was fired, and the mission should have been accomplished.
Instead, he shot the wrong person.
And now there's a bounty on his head.

The Governor's Wife is a fast-paced action thriller about a man who had one mission but failed. Unbeknownst to him, that failed mission would unfold a whirlwind of conspiracies, secrets, and lies."

Title:  The Governor's Wife

Author:  Tanisha Stewart

Publisher:  T.S.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"The Governor's Wife" by Tanisha Stewart

My Thoughts:

'The Governor's Wife' was a good read with mystery, thriller, and suspense. It was exciting to see how a person who was running for political office is in such a mess that involves him having someone killed. But the funny thing about this was someone knew of this man's doings. I felt somewhat sorry for Samantha because she had to tell me after a while that her slick husband, Jeffrey, didn't love her. But, oh well...he was not only rich but 'evil, abusive, murder, drama, calculating,' and you could go on naming other things that fit him to a t. 

Be ready for the twists and turns when the story starts to unravel. You will keep turning the pages to see how this story ends. Who will be alive when it's all said and done?    This is where you must pick up this story to see how well this author brings it all together for the reader and see whether there will be another love interest for another particular two?

Fires to Come (Blaze Collection) Kindle Edition by Asha Lemmie

 Book Excerpt:

"In early twentieth-century New York City, a young woman torn between two cultures must choose where her loyalties lie in a gripping short story by New York Times bestselling author Asha Lemmie.

Abandoned as an infant and raised by protective, if secretive, Italian parents, Carlotta has never quite fit in her own life as the only Black person in her neighborhood. Even when she ventures to Harlem, where jazz, community, and a man's love await her, she doesn't feel at home. But when the dynamics in her adoptive family shift, and her role grows more tenuous, Carlotta has to decide where she belongs—no matter the threats or the price that must be paid.

Asha Lemmie's Fires to Come is part of Blaze, a collection of short stories about incendiary women across the decades who dare to defy convention. They can be read or listened to in one sitting."

Title:  Fires to Come

Author:  Asha Lemmie

Publisher:  Amazon Original Stories 

Series:  Blaze Collection

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Fire to Come" by Asha Lemmie

My Thoughts:

'Fires to Come' was quite different in that we find a black child being adopted by an Italian Mafia Don. However, this was all due to the mother wanting the child after she had been found in the trash. Will Carlotta be able to live an everyday life with these people? There will be a lot going on, from 'racism, sexism, hatred, and turf wars.'  Carlotta was fortunate to have one brother who loved her, but the other didn't, which would cause havoc for her. You will have to pick up this good read to see how it all comes out for Carlotta, especially after her mom's death. 

The ending will give one something to think about long after the read, so you must pick up this story and see how it all comes out for Carlotta.  

Prayed for Him: A Christian Romance Kindle Edition by Faith Arceneaux

Book Excerpt:

Book Excerpt:

"They had it all. At least, that's what Serenity thought of the bride, groom, and clients. She wanted what they had. Or at least, that's what she thought. She started a prayer journal of the man she wanted God to send her way. She didn't expect the man God sent to be someone she had always loved. Prayed for Him is a friend to lovers Christian romance."

Title: Prayed for Him

Author: Faith Arceneaux

Publisher: Not the Last Page 

Reviewed By: Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

My Perception:  

"Prayed for Him" by Faith Arceneaux is a beautiful story about two best friends, Rome and Serenity, who fall in love after Serenity prays for God to send her a man. The author expertly explores the challenges of transitioning from friends to lovers.

The book is well-written, and the author does a great job of keeping the reader engaged. I enjoyed how the author brought out the story's theme of faith and prayer. This book is an excellent choice for anyone who loves Christian romance novels.

Overall, I highly recommend "Prayed for Him". Faith Arceneaux has done an excellent job, and I look forward to reading more of her work.

 

A Praying Husband vs A Preying Man: A Christian Romance Thriller (Love Conquers All Thrillers Book 2) Kindle Edition by Tanisha Stewart

 Book Excerpt:

"Imani and Isaiah thought they were a match made in heaven. But after a devastating accident leaves Isaiah permanently injured, their new life together starts to fall apart.

As Isaiah struggles with depression and doubts, Imani feels their connection drifting away. To make matters worse, their new landlord, Jethro, engages in increasingly questionable behavior.

Things come to a head when tragic truths are revealed, breaking the seemingly unshakable foundation the couple built together. But is their marriage the only thing Imani and Isaiah have to worry about? Or is there a much darker, more profound plan in motion—one that could not only end in divorce but death?

A Praying Husband vs A Preying Man is a captivating Christian Romance Thriller full of twists and turns the readers won't see coming."

Title:  A Praying Husband vs A Preying Man

Author:  Tanisha Stewart

Publisher:  T. S. 

Series:  Love Conquers All Thrillers Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"A Praying Husband vs A Preying Man" by Tanisha Stewart

My Thoughts:  

'A Praying Husband vs A Preying Man' story featured Imani and Isaiah, who were married and very much in love until they moved into a place that caused much trouble for the owner, Jethro. What was wrong with this owner? We soon find out he was greedy when it came to money and would do anything to get it. During the read, we see how this couple, Imani and Isaiah, had a big problem: communication. If they had been able to listen to one another, things may have gone differently for them. How Isaiah seemed unable to trust his wife made me shake my head at his stupidity, and for much of the story, even Imani didn't use good sense either by not telling her husband what was going on...not even her best friend, Rosie. Like I said...COMMUNICATION was their problem.

This author gives the reader an idea of how prayer can change things. If you are looking for an excellent psychological thriller, you have come to a good read of how this plot has such twists and turns...you will have to keep up. But by the end, the story comes together so well, giving the reader a good read.

Too Late: Definitive Edition Kindle Edition by Colleen Hoover

 Book Excerpt:

"Sloan will go through hell and back for those she loves. And she does so every single day. Caught up with the alluring Asa Jackson, a notorious drug trafficker, Sloan has finally found a lifeline to cling to, even if it meant compromising her morals. She was in dire straits trying to pay for her brother's care until she met Asa. But as Sloan became emotionally and economically reliant on him, he, in turn, developed a disturbing obsession with her—one that becomes increasingly dangerous every day.

When undercover DEA agent Carter enters the picture, Sloan's surprised to feel an immediate attraction between them, despite knowing that if Asa finds out, he will kill him. And Asa has always been a step ahead of everyone, including Sloan. No one has ever gotten in his way.

No one except Carter.

Sloan and Carter must find a way out before it's too late..."

Title:  Too Late

Author:  Colleen Hoover

Publisher:  Grand Central Publishing 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Too Late" by Colleen Hoover

My Thoughts:

'Too Late' was quite a read that this author gave her readers. So much so that you will only want to put it down at the very end. The characters were off the chart, some more complex than others. Be ready for a dramatic, romantic, twisted psychological suspense thriller read with three  POV's. As you read, you find out that this story was around 'drugs, dealers, undercover police, and domestic abuse,' giving you a good story after all is said and done. Yes, I thought it was a sad story, but by the end, this author gives us a decent ending.

A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson

Book Excerpt:

"Laniah Thompson is a homebody who craves privacy. Issac Jordan is internet famous and spends his days being followed by paparazzi. She runs a small business with her mom in her hometown, while he runs an international brand.

And they've been best friends since childhood.

When Issac comes home to Providence for the first time in months and discovers Laniah's dream is slipping out of reach as she and her mom struggle to pay the bills at Wildly Green, their natural hair store, she refuses to take a dime from him. And so, he does what any self-respecting best friend would do: tells the world they're dating.

Suddenly, business is booming, and Laniah agrees to his ridiculous plan to pretend to be lovers for the summer. Just long enough to catch an investor's eye and get her dream back on track, he reminds her of how she helped him so many years ago.

Too soon, though, Laniah knows she's playing with fire because for as long as they've been friends, there's an undeniable pull they've never given in to. And as the lines between art and life—accurate and pretend—blur, it becomes harder and harder to see where friendship ends and something else begins...

Told over three sizzling summer months, A Love Like the Sun is about shared history, those who make us our bravest selves, and love in its many forms."
 

Title: A Love Like the Sun
Author: Riss M. Neilson
Publisher: Berkley
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
'A Love Like the Sun

My Perception:

In "A Love Like the Sun" by Riss M. Neilson, we are introduced to the complex and heartwarming story of Laniah and Issac. Childhood best friends, their lives take different paths as they grow up, with Issac achieving internet fame and Laniah running a small business with her mother in their hometown.

The story unfolds as Issac returns home and discovers that Laniah's dream of running their natural hair store, Wildly Green, is in jeopardy due to financial struggles. In a selfless act of friendship, Issac devises a plan to help Laniah by pretending they are dating. This leads to unexpected success for the business but also brings unspoken feelings between the two friends to the surface.

The narrative beautifully explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and love while shedding light on important issues such as healthcare discrimination faced by black women. The author skillfully weaves together a story that is both relatable and thought-provoking, addressing topics like family dynamics, unconditional love, and overcoming adversity.

Readers should be aware of content warnings, including the death of a parent, medical discrimination, and kidney disease. However, despite the characters' challenges, "A Love Like the Sun" delivers hope and resilience.

Many questions will be answered, like... What will happen to Laniah and Issac's relationship after their summer pretending to be lovers? Will Laniah's dream of running Wildly Green be fulfilled in the end? How will their shared history and undeniable pull affect their friendship and relationship moving forward?

Overall, "A Love Like the Sun" is a compelling and enriching read that offers valuable insights into the complexities of relationships and the strength found in facing life's obstacles.