Leagh's Review: Deadly Series by Cynthia Eden

THE DEADLY SERIES by Cynthia Eden is probably the best Romantic Suspense series I have ever read. I am a long time follower of Cynthia Eden and her paranormals so when she released her first RS novel, I had to try it out. Oh my...I was not disappointed. If there is one person who knows how to write a scary villain, it is Cynthia. Read on for more information about the series and my reviews of them.

~*~   Book 1 ~*~

TWO BRILLIANT AGENTS

FBI Special Agent Monica Davenport has made a career out of profiling serial killers. But getting inside the twisted minds of the cruel and the sadistic has taken its toll: She’s walled herself off from the world. Yet Monica can’t ignore fellow agent Luke Dante, the only man who ever broke through her defenses.

ONE DREAM TEAM

Luke has the unique ability to put victims at ease…professionally, he and Monica made a perfect team. Now they’re reunited to catch a murderer who uses his victims’ deepest, darkest fears for sport – but their investigative skills aren’t enough. Luke and Monica will have to face the secrets from their past, the ones that terrify them the most, if they are to have a future together.

But can they catch a killer whose weapon is…DEADLY FEAR?

Ms Eden really shows she knows how to write a romantic suspense in this novel. The characters have real problems and the villian's reason for what they do makes sense. Monica and Luke have chemistry that burns up the pages while the story keeps you on the edge of your seat. I am always trying to figure out who the villian is and this one kept me guessing the whole way through. I honestly couldn't put this one down and have recommended it to everyone I know. This story is truly an amazing read that has passion, emotion, suspense, and action all packed into one book. When I finished it I couldn't wait to get my hands on Deadly Heat, #2 in the series. If you read this one I guarantee you will get the ride of a lifetime.

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~*~ Book 2 ~*~

She wants revenge . . .

Six months after her lover died in an arsonist’s blaze, firefighter Lora Spade calls in the FBI’s elite Serial Services Division to track the elusive killer. When Special Agent Kenton Lake is lured into a violent inferno, Lora pulls him to safety and is stunned – not by the fire, but by her own searing attraction to Kent. For the first time in months, she longs for something other than vengeance.

He wants her . . .

Kenton’s interest in Lora should be purely professional. But one fleeting kiss and he can’t get her out of his mind. Her combination of strength and vulnerability makes him want to protect her, and that means solving this case – and fast. For even the passion igniting between them can’t hide a terrifying truth: Lora is the next target in a murderer’s sadistic, fiery game.

A vicious killer wants only . . .

DEADLY HEAT

After I read "Deadly Fear" I couldn't wait to read "Deadly Heat." So lets just say I was not disappointed. Ms Eden definitely knows what she is doing with romantic suspense. The book is about a special agent named Kenton and a firefighter named Lora. Kenton is called into Lora's town to investigate a series of deadly fires that Lora has been working. She expects that the fires are part of a serial killers game, a game that killed her lover 6 months ago. Lora is furious and wants revenge and she knows the agency Kenton works for can find the arsonist and give the victims justice. This book contains an amazing love story that is sweet and hot all at the same time, a suspenseful plot that keeps you guessing the whole way through, and twists and turns that you would never expect. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone interested in reading a very well written, amazing romantic suspense novel. 

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~*~ Book 3 ~*~

She wants to hide the past…

FBI Special Agent Samantha Kennedy is haunted by memories of the serial killer who abducted her. To keep the darkness at bay, she pretends to be a different, more confident woman. This Samantha doesn’t fear every unknown face. So she throws caution to the wind and shares a night of unbridled passion with a handsome stranger.

He needs to uncover the truth…

One night isn’t enough for successful entrepreneur Max Ridgeway. He wants more of the sexy, smart, mysterious woman who slipped away before dawn. When they meet again, their attraction is undeniable—until his stepbrother goes missing, and Max realizes that Samantha isn’t who she seems. But they must trust each other to trap a ring of blood-thirsty kidnappers before the nightmares that terrorize Sam become irrevocably real.

As a merciless criminal spins a web of . . .

DEADLY LIES

This third installment to Cynthia Eden's Deadly Series is just as amazing as the first two. You meet Samantha in the first book when she is rescued from a terrible situation that almost costed her her life. She is almost healed now and decides to try to live a little. In comes Max, a man she meets one night and experiences a night of passion with. But one night isn't enough for Max and when they meet up again, he is determined to not let her get away again.This book is full of emotional, passionate, and exciting twists and turns that keep you sucked in the whole way through. The chemistry between Max and Sam is explosive. Once again Ms Eden has managed to create a plot line that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last pages. I would highly recommend starting at the beginning of this journey in DEADLY FEAR but don't think it is necessary for this to be an amazing read.

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Leagh's Review: Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy

An experiment in romance!

New to Charlotte, stock car racing country, graduate student Imogen Wilson meets Ty McCordle, a driver who inexplicably has her pulse racing.  After an encounter at the track with a woman whose main goal in life is to marry a driver, Imogen realizes she’s hit on the perfect thesis for her Sociology degree. If she follows The Rules on how to get a man, can she steer her way to into the hearts of the drivers and establish their dating,and mating,patterns?

That’s testing the limits of passion.

Although sexy and reckless Ty is the ideal test subject, she knows she can’t pursue him for the sake of science. Yet he’s the one who’s chasing after her, and Imogen realizes that she actually wants to be caught. A southern gentleman like Ty won’t fail to disappoint, will satisfy all her curiosity,and make all the risks worthwhile!

First look at that cover goodness. Oh my...I would let him drive me anytime *smirk*

This book is simply described as amazing! Ty and Immogen are complete opposites that are drawn to each other. Ty is known as a lady's man stock car driver who can have any women he wants and Immogen is a book worm who is currently working on her thesis and has been attracted to Ty since the first time she saw him. Ty on the other hand, really didn't look at Immogen right away but when he finally did he was bowled over by his attraction to her. Their initial meeting was at a party under very unusual circumstances and the whole situation was hilarious. Immogen was very open and honest and the dialect between the two of them caused definite laugh out loud moments. Their relationship was very real and genuine and seemed to flow very smoothly. I was sucked into this plot line right from the beginning. Definitely a great read!!!

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Leagh's Review of Holiday Kisses Anthology

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...Love!

A man gives the gift of trust and receives a second chance at love in return. A woman helps to heal the wounded heart of a soldier. A couple finds that true love knows no distance. And a young widow learns that there can be two great loves in a lifetime. Love, romance and passion come together in this collection of four seasonal shorts.

Anthology includes:

This Time Next Year by Alison Kent

Brenna Keating is on her way to spend Christmas with her grandmother when treacherous roads and a skittish deer put her car in a ditch. Riding to the rescue-literally-is Dillon Craig, a reclusive doctor who insists she weather the storm in his cabin.

Since returning from Afghanistan where he treated wounded soldiers on the front lines, Dillon's made it a point to avoid any emotional involvement. But his unexpected guest has him dangerously close to breaking his own rules.

Brenna has a plan for her life-until she's stranded for three days with Dillon. Soon, the chemistry sizzling between them forces her to reexamine her priorities. The man is gorgeous, if taciturn, and a true hero in every sense of the word. No woman in her right mind could resist him, and so Brenna doesn't-even though she can't stay...

27,000 words

A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton

With a disastrous marriage behind him, Wyatt Kent has no interest in getting involved with any woman, let alone his ex-wife's younger sister. But when Calliope Andrews hires him to build an addition onto her day care center, Wyatt can't help but notice she's a desirable woman, as warm and funny as his ex was cold and aloof.

Calliope fell hard for Wyatt the first time he walked through the door of her family's home, and can't believe her sister let him get away. He's still the star of all her fantasies, and she's determined to prove to him she's nothing like his manipulative ex. Wyatt may be all business, but Calliope sees the way he looks at her when he's supposed to be working...

It's not long before Wyatt and Calliope are keeping each other warm on cold December nights. But it's going to take a Christmas miracle for Wyatt to put his trust in love a second time.

28,000 words

It's Not Christmas Without You by HelenKay Dimon

Carrie Anders officially broke up with Austin Thomas when she accepted a dream job in the city. Unofficially, she misses him and is tempted to sneak back to her West Virginia hometown to see him. That's why this year, she's not going home for the holidays. Her heart can't take any more mornings-after where nothing has changed-and Austin has made it clear he's not interested in relocating.

Austin's been waiting for Carrie to realize she can't live without him. But when he hears she's not coming home for Christmas, he decides to take action. If Carrie won't come to the country, he's going to bring a piece of the country to Carrie-in the form of a Christmas tree lot just minutes from her apartment. He's certain daily meetings will entice her to come home with him, this time for good.

Their attraction is as hot as ever, but with such contrary Christmas wishes, can either of them get what they really want this year?

28,000 words

Mistletoe and Margaritas by Shannon Stacey

Claire Rutledge still believes in love, despite losing her husband. So, after two years, she's not surprised by the steamy dreams telling her it might be time to start moving on. But she didn't expect her friend Justin to have the starring role.

Justin McCormick has loved Claire since the moment he first saw her, but his best friend got there first. Now that Claire is ready to move on with her life, Justin is finding it harder than ever to hide his true feelings. And when they both get caught up in the holidayspirits at a party, their simmering mutual attraction boils over into a night neither of them can forget...

20,000 words

This is collection of sweet, emotional, sexy Christmas stories. Each and every one of these has a tortured sole and just the right person to put them back together again. From the cowboy doctor to the construction worker, there is something for everyone. The perfect read to get you into the Christmas spirit.

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Jeannietone's Review of The One That Got Away by Kathryn Gerbert

Our first review by our newest member Jeannietone!

Even though her groom is missing, Jennifer boards the plane to enjoy her honeymoon. She has no idea her high school sweetheart knows she’s been jilted and has come along to commiserate. It takes a while but soon Jared and Jennifer are back together. This time for a lifetime! A sweet romance with no explicit love scenes and novella in length at 17,747 words. 

The One that Got away is a heartwarming and funny story where the saying “If you love someone let them go… If they come back it was meant to be” is especially meaningful. The plot was good with characters you know are supposed to be together, they complemented each other well even with heartache and insecurities.  Jennifer is a jilter bride who meets up with her high school sweetheart Jared on a plane destined for what would have been her honeymoon. Sometimes that first love is the one. Quick read which I truly liked and left me feeling like I got a good read. I would recommend this book.

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