Edge of Truth by Brynn Kelly

I was not familiar with this author at all, but the description pulled my interest. I'm so glad I gave it a try. I loved it more than I thought I would. French Legionnaires were a new and interesting reading experience for me. This story was sexy and a constant source of action. Both Tess and Flynn were exceptionally courageous, and Tess had strong values which guided her actions. Flynn struggled with trust due to an encounter with a reporter in his past who burned him and spoiled him for relationships. Both had a strong sense of purpose, and neither was willing to give up or back down. Tess also had a difficult time trusting, but eventually she needed Flynn's help. As much as he needed to get away from the risk Tess presented, he just couldn't seem to leave her. The two of them end up in constant danger and enlisting the help of Flynn's brothers in arms.

I loved all the interesting personalities of all of Flynn's buddies. I can't wait to read all of their stories! I've already added book one to my wish list! Net Galley provided an ARC.

Safe at Hawk's Landing by Rita Herron

Charlotte runs an art therapy program for at risk young girls. When her classroom is attacked and her students are taken, Charlotte risks her life to try and save the girls but ends up beaten and left behind. The result of her injuries in blindness which may or may not be temporary. While her blindness results in both fear and anger, Charlotte's first concern is her students. 

Lucas ends up investigating the kidnapping and its possible links to a human trafficking ring. Charlotte is possibly the only person who can identify the perpetrators, so ensuring her safety is of utmost importance to him. Charlotte refuses to sit idly by and wait for everyone else to find the girls. She is determined to do everything in her power despite her limitations. The more time she and Lucas spend together, the closer they become. Neither wants to be distracted by their unavoidable attraction, but they can't resist the ultimate pull. For now, a stress release valve may be all they can be to each other, but once the girls are found, all bets are off. 

Net Galley provided an ARC.

Brazilian Surrender by Carmen Falcone

I have read all the books in this series and eagerly awaited the release of this one. Finally a book about the sister of the Duarte family. I admit I missed the Brazilian setting since this one was set in New York. Although I admired Camilla's independence and her desire to make it on her own, I did think she took the privacy issue a bit overboard and should ave let her brothers help protect her (especially since I wanted more of them in this book), but she chose her help wisely and hired Jaeger. He has the street smarts Camilla lacks. He takes her stalker seriously and starts the hunt. Jaeger is confident in his abilities, but he is not confident he can keep his distance from Camilla. He has distanced himself from everyone since he lost his wife and child years ago, and he really doesn't want the risk connections result in. Regardless, she tempts him and the chemistry is enough that they finally give in. Now Jaeger not only has to worry about Camilla's safety but also his own heart if anything happens to her.

The first book in this series remains my favorite, but I really enjoyed this one as well. ARC provided by Net Galley.

Mine to Save by Diana Gardin

I've read one other book by this author, but not any of the other books in this series. I enjoyed my first book by Diana Gardin, and I guess I just got busy and forgot to ever go back and check out more of her work. I felt just slightly behind at first since I wasn't familiar with characters from the previous books and their histories, but I was able to easily catch up since the author blended in recap information. As for the storyline, Sayward suffers from autism which affects her social interactions. Bennett has been secretly interested in Sayward, and her boss uses that to recruit him away from a job which he has no passion for, just an obligation. AS soon as he is hired, Bennett ends up working as protection for Sayward whose brother has arrived from Columbia after years of non-contact. He wants to take her back to Columbia where her life is in danger. Her boss wants er protected on the trip, and Bennett is the man for the job.

I loved the interactions and conversations between Bennett and Sayward. Watching their relationship develop was fun. I especially loved how he called her beautiful. They had such great chemistry. The suspense and action are what typically seen me on a book, and this one was definitely not lacking. I'm ready to go back and read the previous books in this series so I will be caught up when the next one comes out.

Net Galley provided an ARC.

Tempting Danger by Katie Reus

This is the second book in a series. It worked fine as a standalone, but there were definitely previous relationships between the characters from book one that would have added to my enjoyment of the stories had I read it. I love Katie Reus, so I knew this would be good. I don't typically like novellas since they are over too fast with my reading speed, but I can't resist Katie Reus's Red Stone Security. My experience with that series is what made me try this book.

Alena is pregnant with Andre's baby. She believes he wants nothing to do with her, so she has been waiting to contact him. She developed feelings for him even though she started out planning to just use him. When he kicked her out of his life she believed they were done. Andre, on the other hand, hasn't forgotten Alena. He has been keeping track of her and thinking about his feelings toward her. When he discovers they are having a baby, he swoops in and takes charge and does what he can to take care of her. In the end, it may take a danger from the past returning to make both Alena and Andre realize what they really want.

I received an ARC from Net Galley.

Murder on the Sugarland Express by Angie Fox

I've been a fan of this series from the beginning, and I love times like these when I find them on Net Galley and can get an ARC. This series is just fun. Verity takes a licking and keeps on ticking. She is constantly struggling and getting hit with more bad news. Just as things are looking up, and she and Ellis have a fun train ride planned for just the two of them, their plans are derailed by interfering family and ghosts...not to mention a murder. It's a crazy ghostly adventure as always.

Ellis remains a favorite of mine, and even Beau showed some redeeming qualities. I'm ready for the next book and to see Verity and Ellis even more serious.

Redemption at Hawk's Landing by Rita Herron

Honey has always been the source of scorn in her hometown due to suspicions surrounding her family and accusations from the townspeople. She left as soon as she could and worked hard to prove she was more than what everyone thought. She had no desire to ever return until her father's death draws her back home. Now that she's back, Harrison plans to take advantage of the situation and investigate her father's possible involvement in his sister's disappearance years ago. Honey finds him attractive, but his mother has been the primary source of venom directed at Honey. Harrison is attracted to Honey as well, and when she become the focus of hateful attacks, Harrison intends to protect her regardless of what his mother thinks or what her father might have done.

The story had nice chemistry and plenty of action. The name Honey distracted me a bit though because I couldn't stop thinking about my favorite childhood series, Trixie Belden, and the only other character named Honey I've ever encountered.

I received an ARC from Net Galley.