"Undetected" by Dee Henderson

Dee Henderson is at it again! Just 6 months after her last release, she releases “Undetected” which keeps you burning the midnight oil to finish. Maybe I’m just biased since I love Dee so much, but I loved this book a lot.

Dee Henderson tackles a new specialty in this book as she introduces us to on Naval Submarine Commander, Mark Bishop, and sonar expert, Gina Gray, whose IQ is way above what most can even comprehend. What I loved about this book was the topic of sonar, something you don’t see in books- it really made me think- and the complex story she weaves with Mark and Gina. It’s not as open and closed as most romance stories go.

If you’re a fan of Dee Henderson, it’s a no brainer, you must read this book. If you love military fiction or romance, not just fluffy stuff, I think you will enjoy it just as much as I did.

"Don't Talk to Strangers" by Amanda Kyle Williams

Amanda Kyle Williams crafts an excellent psychological thriller in “Don’t Talk to Strangers.” It’s one of those books that left me checking over my shoulder every few minutes but not hesitating long enough to put it down. This well-written book follows the case of a killer who kidnaps young girls and leaves them for dead through the eyes of “former criminal investigative analyst” Keye Street.

Dr. Street takes the entire book to aid Sheriff Meltzer in the search for this twisted psycho. A new face in a town where everyone knows everyone and does not welcome strangers, Street’s job is not easy. Putting herself in the mind of the killer is no piece of cake either. If you like the ups and downs of figuring out murder mysteries and can stomach the tough topic, this book comes highly recommended. Do note- it’s not for the faint of heart that like their stories neatly packaged and wrapped up.

I’m hoping to be able to read more of Amanda Kyle Williams’ novels in the future.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Edeilweiss book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

"A Matter of Trust" by Lis Wiehl and April Henry

Oh. My. Goodness. I loved this book. Very rarely do I read something that has me reading without breaks, but “A Matter of Trust” was a book I couldn’t put down.

Lis Wiehl pairs up with April Henry to craft the first story (hopefully of many) about Mia Quinn. Mia is returning to work as a prosecutor for King County when she catches a big case quickly. While talking to her best friend on the phone, her friend is shot, and so begins her entrance back into the work field. She takes on her friend’s case while simultaneously working a case of a bullied teenager. She works closely with homicide detective Charlie Carlson who, despite his trying hard not to care, seems jealous of Eli Hall- the new public defender in town- and his apparent crush on Lis.

This book is well crafted since Lis Wiehl bases her novels on real life cases; it’s also relevant with today’s social issues including gun rights and cyberbullying. It’s sounds cliché, but I can’t wait until the next book about Mia Quinn is released!

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"The Survivor" by DiAnn Mills

“The Survivor” is DiAnn Mills’ second book about Kariss Walker, the first being “The Chase.” In this second installment, Kariss has agreed to write the story of Dr. Amy Garrett, a woman who survived a horrid attack as a child. What Kariss doesn’t know is that she is getting herself into a heap of trouble.

Tigo Harris is an ex-boyfriend of Karris who is investigating a bombing that killed the mother and daughter of a local family. The FBI agent still has feelings for Karris, but he struggles with her view of God and her religious beliefs and her knack for getting herself into trouble.

This suspenseful novel keeps you guessing, making you determined to see “whodunit” to characters you can relate to. The drawback for me was the story was choppy in some areas. Right when you thought something was going to be elaborated on, the chapter ends abruptly. Kariss and Tigo also have a more caustic and blunt way of dealing with people, which has the potential to get aggravating.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book. I’m going to have to go back and read “The Chase” to fill in the pieces I have missed. I like Kariss & Tigo as a couple and hope to read more of their story in the future.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://BookSneeze®.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

An Early Preview of "Full Disclosure" by Dee Henderson

Dee Henderson is hands down my favorite author. I love the way she weaves suspense, characters you grow to love, a good love story & how individuals wrestle with God into each story she tells. That being said, I have missed Dee greatly the past five years and was honored to be granted an advanced copy of her long awaited release of "Full Disclosure."

I wasn't sure what to think as I started reading. It took me awhile to be ok with the pace and the way she weaves in former characters during the first several chapters. It had me worried that perhaps Dee had lost her touch, but that changed after the first six or seven chapters. The plot and characters all start to come together and end very well and in a surprising way. By the end of "Full Disclosure" I couldn't put it down and stayed up until 1 am to finish it.

I loved this book, because I feel that Dee has grown in her writing during her leave of absence. The return of former characters, who seem like old friends, was a strange but nice surprise. If you haven't read any of Dee's former books (which you should go ahead and start with "Danger in the Shadows" and the O'Malley series) you won't appreciate this story as much as her fans, but it is an excellent book worth reading regardless.

Welcome back, Dee. I'm anticipating your next books already!