Weekly Reading Thoughts (SP?IMWAYR?)

Heart Strike by M.L. Buchman (#2)

Michelle "The Cat" is the second woman to make it through Delta Force training and is looking forward to her first assignment with her team. Instead she is sent to Venezuela alone on another assignment and is surprised when she meets up with a member of another group.  The group that is led by the first woman whose reputation has been a pain since day one of her training. She has skills that this team needs and despite her annoyance, she is eager to get to work.  Richie "Q" is the team techno wizard and finds a kindred spirit in Michelle which sets off their flirtation. They are immediately thrown into a drug cartel and the action never stops until the heart stopping finale.  An excellent addition to this new series.

*Thanks to Sourcebooks via NetGalley for this review copy*

'Til Death Us Do Part by Amanda Quick

Claire D operating a "introduction" business.  She hosts small gatherings in her home for people looking to meet other people for a variety of reasons. It has proved to be a success and supports her and her brother Alex.  She has had strange gifts delivered to her, one of them shows up on her pillow. At first she thought it was a misdirected gifts, but soon realizes someone is less than pleased with her.  Client Emily's brother a popular author is suspicious of these gifts and takes it upon himself to help Claire in an effort to keep his sister safe, but it turns out to be more.  A quick mystery with a surprise reveal.

Gone Too Deep by Katie Ruggle (#3)

Ellie gets a frantic call from her estranged father rambling about the need to hide from a killer. She just can't let him go off on his own in his condition in the Colorado mountains and sets out from Chicago to help him once again. Arriving in Colorado she needs to hire a guide and heads to the coffee shop before beginning the search.  She literally is swept off her feet by  hunky, tall George, a member of the Search and Rescue team and a man of few words.  He at first turns her down, but then takes the job in order to protect her from one of his colleagues.  When they set out she quickly learns that she hired the best person for the job.  George is patient with her and teaches her as they trek to Ellie's Grandfather's cabin deep in the Rocky Mountains.  Little do they know that they are begin followed.  They finally arrive and find Ellie's father Baxter, they learn more about what he knows about the body found months ago, and realize they all are in danger.  Ellie's father disappears again without a trace and she goes back to Chicago, but leaves a piece of her heart in Simpson. Is there a future for George and Ellie? Fast paced, full of action with a mystery that is left hanging to be picked up in the next book. 

*Thanks to Sourcebooks via NetGalley for this review copy*

Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt (#10) Audio

Val, Duke of Montgomery, is not your average leading man.  He is a blackmailer, out for revenge with a twisted sense himself. Bridgett is his housekeeper that knows a few secrets herself and is not intimidated by The Duke, which intrigues him.  He does things for Bridgett that confound him, but shows her that he may be redeemable.  I loved how she stood up to him and showed him that he could be a better man. When Bridgett is kidnapped he has to decide if she is worth more to him than his need for revenge.  It is great when an author takes an unlikeable character and makes me root for him.  I liked it that she did not magically turn him around and he retains a bit of his roguish ways.  This couple had amazing chemistry that was exceptionally translated by narrator Ashford McNab.  This audio is going on my re-listen shelf!

 *Thanks to Mitch and Hachette Audio for this review copy*

Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben

Maya has just buried her husband Joe. She can't believe that she is going through this again. Her sister was murdered a few years ago and now her husband. She is working with the police to identify the killers as she was there with him in the park. When she returns to work a friend talks her into installing a nanny cam. When she views the footage, she is blindsided when she sees her husband visiting with her daughter. She sets out for answers and is taken on a twisty journey that ends with a "did that just happen" moment. I could not put this book down!

The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn (#1) Audio

Grace has been a companion to Dowager Duchess for five years. It has been a difficult position, but she has done a fine job. When Grace and the Dowager are held up by highway man Jack, the Dowager is taken aback at how much Jack looks like her dead son. Jack steals a couple of things from the ladies that set things in motion for a great conclusion. Jack and Grace's chemistry ignited the story with Kate Reading's excellent narration. I will definitely seek out Thomas' story.

How can August be almost over?  I finally feel like I've got my reading mojo back for August. Finally having cooler weather after escaping damage from tornadoes that ripped through our area yesterday.

Up Next:
With Love From The Inside by Angela Pisel
A Certain Age by Beatriz Williams
The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
The Angel's Share by J.R. Ward (audio)

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