Still buried in guilt from losing his unit, Ryder “Patch” Hawkins is ready to end it all. The last thing he wants to do is face his demons and rehash the events of that tragic day. However, he reluctantly agrees to admit himself into Winters Foundation Hospital on Serenity Mountain, a facility that specializes in veteran recovery.

Meeting Dr. Claire Meyers changes everything for the battered corpsman.

Ryder makes an astonishing breakthrough with the sassy and confident psychologist’s unorthodox methods. Soon, the strong and sarcastic man begins to soften in her presence. But when a dangerous killer sets his sights on Claire, Ryder and the Serenity Securities team jump into action. Ryder refuses to lose another person he cares about. He’s determined to save her before it’s too late. Will Ryder finally find a “life worth living” and allow Claire to rescue him from himself?

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Review by Polly B

This is the first book I have read by this author and it will not be my last!

Ryder “Patch” Hawkins suffers from PTDS and with the help of his friends he decided to give Winters Foundation Hospital on Serenity Mountains a chance to help him recover.

Dr. Claire Meyers, one of the psychologists working at Winters Foundation Hospital has been placed with Ryder.

Let me tell you – in the beginning these two butted heads, pushed and pulled at each other – and then slowly the feelings started coming out! There was enough action, suspense, danger, romance to keep me turning those pages. Because in the end – Ryder wasn’t the only one that needing rescuing!

The only “downside” was the number of characters to keep track of and who was married to who and their kids. I realize that this is part of another “book world” – so that is really on me, not the author. In the end I got it all straight!

Collin

I’m not a fan of change. So, when I hear the old bar I work at a couple of nights a week has sold, I wonder if it’s time for me to give up that side gig. It’s not like I need the cash. My job as a full-time firefighter is more than enough to keep me comfortable and plenty busy.

Then I meet the new owner, my new boss, Lizzie Meyer.

She makes me a deal: give her thirty days. If I don’t like the direction she takes the place, I can quit. Simple, right? But nothing feels simple once I’m around her. I try to ignore the pull, but her easy smile, hypnotic green eyes, and that stubborn streak wrapped in determination makes it impossible. The line between professional and personal is clear…until it isn’t.

Just when something real starts to take shape between us, my past stirs—ready to drag its way back into the light and threaten everything we’re beginning to build together.

Lizzie

I’ve spent years dreaming of a place to call my own. Growing up inside the biggest bar and restaurant in my hometown, I learned early on what my calling was. But lately, I’ve wanted something more. Something that isn’t tied to my family’s legacy. I want to build my own.

That dream leads me to Cooper Town, Ohio, a quaint small town with an old bar for sale and enough possibility to make me pack up my life and take a chance.

I know it will take hard work to bring the place back to life, and I’ve got the drive, the grit, and a modest savings account to get started. What I’m not prepared for is Collin Miller, the brooding bartender with a rare, disarming smile and a work ethic that mirrors my own. He’s impossible to ignore, even harder to resist. I try to keep things strictly professional, really, I do, but being around him feels like standing too close to a flame.

My simple request is that he doesn’t break my heart along the way.

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I was so excited to finally get my hands on this book! Lizzie Walker has finally grown up and is ready to grab a hold of her dream and not let it go! The dream? Owning her own bar – without any hint of recognition that her family owns the famous Burgers & Brew!

Collin, who happens to be a part-time bartender at the bar she is buying, is not all that happy about having a new owner take over. He likes the status quo and really does not want any changes to be made. Well, a few days later and with a simple request to give her 30 days to before he makes any decisions about staying or leaving… Lizzie needs to bring on her A game!

After working so closely together they both realize that there is “something” about each other and boy is their chemistry a good one! Let us just say that opening a “new” bar brings lots of ups and downs – but some of those are found between the sheets!

Loved this story and the characters – especially that the Burgers & Brew Crue are sprinkled throughout the storyline! Highly recommend this book!!

She ran. I caught her. Now she’s mine.

Hunting down Mira was supposed to be a simple assignment. She thought she could disappear—cover her tracks, hide behind false names and small towns—but I found her, and I intend to drag her back, kicking and screaming if necessary.

But getting Mira home isn’t easy. She fights like a cornered animal, desperate to escape the secrets she’s hiding. Her defiance ignites something dark and possessive inside me, something that threatens the cold control I pride myself on. The longer we’re together, the more I realize Mira isn’t just a job—she’s an obsession.

If I don’t deliver Mira safely, innocent lives hang in the balance. But the deeper I get, the harder it becomes to choose between duty and desire. Losing Mira isn’t an option, but keeping her might just cost me everything.

If you crave the possessive darkness of Zoe Blake and the pulse-racing tension of Jane Henry, DEVIOUS MADNESS will be your next addiction.

Grab your copy of DEVIOUS MADNESS now and surrender to the thrill.

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Another great read that kept me turning the pages quickly! Loved Rurik and Mira, well sometimes she was a bit much! That girl needs to listen to what Rurik and his men are telling her – for her safety and for theirs. Loved the plot and the storyline flowed nicely. Enjoying this series so far and can’t wait to dive into the next book.

I never thought I’d fall for a murderer.

As an old employee at a funeral home, Tegan’s life had been full of corpses. When her parents died, she couldn’t take being surrounded by death anymore. She had to get away, and to do that, she moved to a small, sleepy town in Utah. When Tegan rented a house sight-unseen, she had been told it would need a lot of work. She just didn’t realize how much, nor had she been told that the previous owner had gone missing and assumed dead. On the plus side, she wouldn’t be doing the renovations alone. Cole Garner, a too-attractive-for-his-own-good handyman with a dark past, would be there, working side-by-side with her. He may grate on her nerves and push her to her breaking point, but she never expected to fall for the ex-con who was wrapped in secrets so dark, she could only guess at. She was the good girl. She didn’t fall for the bad boys. Until Cole. However, all wasn’t as it seemed. While her new life unfolded, a past life haunted her . . . The details of the previous owner’s murder arose, and now everyone thought she was crazy. Everyone, except for Cole.

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This book is so good!!! I love Tegan and Cole!!! The ending is wow!!!

To save the world, she must claim her power, claim her mates, and face the god who wants her broken.When the shadows of the Underworld creep into the waking world, Nova discovers she’s the last heir of a forgotten divine bloodline—one powerful enough to challenge Hades himself. Her shifting abilities are only the beginning. Her destiny? Much bigger than she ever imagined.

But destiny rarely comes alone.

Lovett and Lee—each dangerous, each magnetic—are drawn to Nova in ways even the gods can’t explain. Together, the three form a bond that burns hotter than celestial fire… and could just as easily destroy them all.

As demons gather, witches whisper, and ancient creatures step from myth into reality, Nova must navigate a world where passion is a weapon and trust is a gamble.

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I love this book! I love the connection with Nova Lovett and Lee!!!!! I usually don’t read Greek mythology but this was so good !!

Crypto archaeologist, Kinley Dunn accomplished the impossible; translating an ancient Mayan text that stumped experts since its discovery hundreds of years ago. Rumored to hold the key to a vast and priceless treasure, Kinley is determined to be part of the discovery until she finds herself stranded in Guatemala without a way to reach her mentor.

Former SEAL Shane Ivers is searching for his purpose, but on this trip his only goal is to relax and catch up with his old teammates while exploring ancient Mayan ruins. What he didn’t count on was the smart and beautiful Kinley falling at his feet—literally.

An offer of a ride turns into a dangerous, heart-pounding trek through the jungle, while a simple vacation attraction develops into something deeper. With the help of The Leonidas Corporation, they’ll race to find the lost Mayan city, but there’s more at stake than priceless treasure and Kinley and Shane could lose more than they bargained for. Because someone wants the secret Kinley holds and will do anything to get it.

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Received a copy of the audio book from the Author in exchange for an honest review.

This is a good alpha military romance with danger, treasure hunts, and heart pounding suspense. This is one that delivers and takes you on a wild ride.

Kinley and Shane have a flailing first encounter since she literally falls at his feet. From that moment on, the chemistry is undeniable. Shane is that protective alpha ex-military hero that is swoon worthy. I love the strong sense of camaraderie and unity between him and his teammates. Their loyalty, brotherhood, and fierce protectiveness add so much to this story.

Kinley is stranded in Guatemala after translating an ancient Mayan text that no one else has ever been able to decipher. She is intelligent and capable, even when she is thrown into incredibly dangerous circumstances and way out of her comfort zone. She is not just someone who needs rescuing but she has her own strength and bravery, which makes the connection between her and Shane even better.

The audiobook narration brings the tension and emotion to life. The way Skye captures the characters and brings them to life is amazing. She made it easy to get completely lost in the story.

This was a great read with the long forgotten Mayan ruins, lost treasures, and nonstop danger that keeps your heart racing. I did not want to push pause on this audible because I had to know what would happen next.

Tarina has spent her entire life in and around the military – first as a dependent while her father was in the Army, and then as an enlisted Air Force member.

She writes contemporary and military romance about strong women and the men strong enough to love them. She draws heavily from her own military experience to create authentic characters who face real personal challenges while trying to navigate life and love after the military.

Tarina has since retired from the Air Force. She is a single mom of twins who keep her on her toes. Her favorite hobby is sleep. You can usually find her in the corner of a coffee shop trying to figure out how to get her characters to cooperate.