NetGalley Reviewer nix21230

Hard duty is the 13th book in the action packed, high-tech and intelligent Jon Reznick thriller series.  Reznick has been called in when a former fellow agent has gone rouge, and he must now navigate a complex web of lies and misinformation to track the down the rogue before highly sensitive information is sold to the highest bidder. Reznick is a volatile and unpredictable as in the previous books, but with the support of his hand picked team - tough Scot Mac McCafferty and Trevelle Williams, the cyber security expert who lost his girlfriend in a previous book - the odds for success are as high as they can be.  It is a gripping, fast paced and clever story, where (as hoped for) the good wins in the end.  Hard duty by J. B. Turner is currently set to publish on 3 October 2024. #HardDuty13 #NetGalley #jonreznick #HardDuty13AJonReznickThriller

Not Mine to Keep is a romantic suspense novel about Calliope DiMaggio, who is trying to escape her family's mafia ties. Despite her efforts to live a normal life as a teacher and singer in Nashville, her father's dying wish forces her back into the mafia lifestyle. Even worse, she finds herself in an arranged marriage to a wealthy billionaire, Alessandro Costa. What started as pretend, soon turns real and as Calliope and Alessandro's relationship deepens, they find themselves caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse involving secrets, betrayal, and a deadly threat to their lives.  Great mixture of romantic suspense, strong characters, intense plot twists, and a thrilling storyline, The characters are well-developed and relatable. A fab combination of romance, danger, and family drama, but at times quite dark, with themes of violence and betrayal.  "She’s the kind of friend that points out your crown is slipping, not quietly helps fix it."

Via Netgalley, I was given the opportunity to read the four books in the "Playing the field" series written by Sasha Lace: Playing the game Playing to score Playing for keeps Playing to win As I had all four downloaded, I read them all one after the other. They are quick, feel-good reads, bringing back my own footballing memories from playing for one of the top women's teams in my country.  Lane has created some great 'book role models' for aspiring young female footballers. The male lead characters are supportive, sweet, suitably geeky and all round cinnamon roll book boyfriends... The books will all release on 15 November 2024. PS: No idea why these books have been listed in Erotica // Literature & Fiction // BDSM on the UK part of Amazon? Highly inappropriate!!!

A heartwarming and hopeful Christmas story set in the idyllic Cotswolds. Sadie's adult children treat her to a well-earned break at Juniper Meadows, the gorgeous Cotswolds estate owned by the Travers family. Sadie decides to forget the past that's weighing her down and try to enjoy the packed Twelve Days of Christmas programme, trying new things and making new friends. One of the other guests, is Dylan Travers who hasn’t been to his childhood home of Juniper Meadows for decades. After a huge fallout with his father Monty, he fled to the States where he has created a happy life for himself. As they both try to navigate their feelings, they realise they have a great deal in common.  The story explores themes of healing, forgiveness, and the power of love to transform lives.  It is worth keeping in mind that sometimes, the most unexpected things happen in the most unlikely places, and that Christmas is a time for miracles. And sometimes, those miracles come in the form of pe...

Emma Heatherington's Maybe Next Christmas is a cozy, slow-burn romance that captures the spirit of the holiday season. On Christmas Eve, Bea is heading home to Ireland to reunite with her long-term partner, Sean. But when her flight is delayed, she meets Ollie, another traveler returning home. Despite their immediate connection whilst waiting for their delayed flight, they fail to stay in touch and they return to their old separate lives.  Months later, a chance encounter in London reignites their spark. As Christmas approaches again, Bea and Ollie find themselves drawn together by fate. Heatherington's writing is warm and inviting, creating a delightful feel-good atmosphere. Her characters are lovable and relatable, and the Irish setting adds a charming touch. Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House UK, Cornerstone for the review copy. Maybe Next Christmas by Emma Heatherington is set to publish on 24 October 2024 - perfect timing ahead of the Christmas holiday season....

A festive murder mystery. Highly entertaining, vaguely believable and a whole lot of ditsy - but all in a very good way!!  After the family's annual pre Christmas party, Anna is feeling worse for wear and all she wants is to finish her to-do list and finally sit down with the world’s biggest glass of wine. When she opens the larder, her plans are quickly thrown to smithereens after discovering a dead body taking up the space. To Anna's dismay, the local police are more interested in returning to the station to eat mince pies than investigating the crime. Anna and her best friend Jennie get their thinking caps on, the murder boards out and work their way down the list of suspects.  Never waste a good knife! Happy Bloody Christmas will be available in all good book stores on 26 September 2024.  #HappyBloodyChristmas #netgalley