Reviewed by Heather Osborne for Readers' Favorite

Saving Sophie by Cate Beauman is the seventh book in The Bodyguards of L.A. County series. After fleeing an abusive man, Sophie Burke turns up as a part time cleaner at Ethan Cooke Security. She wants to start over, but lives with the constant fear of Eric, the man she was engaged to, coming to find her. Stone McCabe is one of the bodyguards with the agency. A self-proclaimed bachelor for life, Stone has no idea why the petite blonde has drawn his attention. After driving her home one night and seeing her living conditions, Stone makes the impulse decision to ask Sophie to move in with him, into a house he’s renovating on the coastal cliffs. As feelings intensify between the pair, will Stone be able to handle Sophie’s secrets?

Miss Beauman’s book does not disappoint for those who love romantic suspense. As with her previous novel, Justice for Abby, the sixth book in the Bodyguard series, Beauman provides a deliciously torturous build-up to an explosive relationship (in a good way!). I loved Stone’s broody nature, and how he softened over time to Sophie. Even though this is part of a series, it stands alone. I appreciated the subtle tie-ins with the previous book though, especially Sophie going to work with Abby. It was a nice way to make the two relatable, and keep the other characters alive. I definitely need to get my hands on other books in this series. The writing flows nicely and you find yourself lost in the story. Saving Sophie by Cate Beauman is a novel you will not want to put down. I certainly couldn’t!

Reviewed by Heather Osborne for Readers' Favorite

Justice for Abby by Cate Beauman is the sixth book in The Bodyguards of L.A. County series. Abby Harris was kidnapped by a brutal sex trafficking ring, where she suffered horrific abuse for several months, until being rescued in an FBI sting operation. Now, she lives with a bodyguard, Jerrod Quinn, a former US Marshall, who now works for Ethan Cooke Security. As the trial date nears, new threats pop up, continually testing Jerrod’s skills and ability to keep Abby safe from harm. The heads of the ring want Abby dead, and Jerrod has to think quickly to keep his client alive until the trial date. Along with that, the two begin to harbor romantic feelings for one another. Will Jerrod be able to do his job, or will his feelings for Abby put him in a vulnerable position?

Miss Beauman has written a fast-paced, heart-pounding romantic suspense novel. I enjoyed every moment of this book, finding myself pulled seamlessly into Abby and Jerrod’s world. Even though this book is a part of a series, it definitely stands alone. I would be keen to read other books in the series as the writing is so compelling. The plot was perfectly developed, and I felt the story ended when it should have. I loved the relationship build-up between Abby and Jerrod. There were some very steamy scenes in this novel, but all were tastefully done. Justice for Abby by Cate Beauman is definitely worth the read for anyone who enjoys a little action with their romance.

Reviewed by Faridah Nassozi for Readers' Favorite

Crystal Rock chief of police Sam Danielson could not have been happier with the way things were going; he finally had a chance at a life with Penny Wentworth after over twenty years of waiting. He did not even mind taking on her special-needs teenage son as his own. After dropping Penny off at the airport, Sam noticed a car tailing him which turned out to belong to the FBI; they were following him just in case his ex-wife Vanessa, who it turned out was actually still his wife, contacted him. Then all hell broke loose when Vanessa's body was discovered, a few days after her father had been murdered. Sam and his team, together with the FBI, started investigating the murders, and in the process he discovered the dark and sad life Vanessa had lived at the hands of her sickening father and his business partners. And the truth behind the murders was not at all that they had expected.

The Tales of the Dragonfly Series: Book II: In Flight by Tamara Ferguson is a brilliantly written, compelling, and fast-paced story with the sheer ability to completely captivate your mind and draw a real connection with the character. Each page of the novel is filled with drama and adrenaline racing action with characters that are truly believable and a plot that feels real. Tamara Ferguson produced a perfect fusion between the dark and light sides of the plot to create a novel with a flawlessly balanced reading thrill that feels like riding on a roller coaster in a perfect breeze, but at twice the normal speed.

Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite

Summer’s Winter by Robin Johns Grant is a story of love, deceit and obsession. At ten years old, Jeanine, the daughter of a preacher, fell in love with film star Jamie Newkirk. Now, twenty-one-year-old Jeanine is in for a shock when Jamie falls at her feet. Jamie is in hiding after being accused of murdering a girlfriend. He also found his mother in the same house, apparently a suicide case two years earlier. While Jamie and Jeanine work together, she is wary of all the darkness that seems to surround Jamie, with so many strange characters in his life and in the movies he stars in. It’s clear that Jamie has a secret and he has already been found guilty by both the media and the public. Jeanine believes in his innocence though, and wants to do all she can to prove it. Can she come through this unscathed? Will she still have her life and her dreams intact?

Summer’s Winter by Robin Johns Grant is an intense story. There is so much going on – current deaths, past deaths, controlling relatives - that in many novels it would be difficult to keep up. However, Robin has done an amazing job of twisting everything together in a neat and coherent way so that any reader can keep up with the story. Another one of those books that I couldn’t put down until I’d finished it and I’m glad I read it. Amazing story, well written and with excellent characters. You can almost see them on the big screen because this book would make a great movie.

Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite

After two years of grieving the death of her husband, Sarah Johnson has decided to pick up the pieces and start again. Her life takes her to a roller coaster ride of emotions. Thanks to her little angel Kylee, her beautiful daughter, Sarah sees the joy of living again. She becomes more dedicated to motherhood and her business as a photographer to Hollywood’s A-list is doing great. Her life is back to normal until bodyguard and long-time friend Etha Cooke comes in the picture. A one helluva kiss changes everything. Sarah and Ethan deny their true feelings until a stalker sends Sarah blue roses and disturbing notes.

In Book Two in 'The Bodyguard L.A. County Series' Cate Beauman gives us another interesting story in “Falling for Sarah”. It is an adult romantic and suspense novel full of awesomeness. The storyline may sound predictable and you may think it uses the same romance template. Surprisingly, the book brings you to a new level of experience. It takes you on an emotional ride from the unexpected death of Sarah’s husband to finding true love the second time in the most unexpected time, place and situation. There are some explicit sexual descriptions in this book making the whole story realistic and the main characters humans. Some readers may find this offensive depending on their taste and preference. But the first chapter of this book will truly intrigue you. It is painful and heart-wrenching. Sarah will instantly find a place in your heart and will move you in so many ways.

Reviewed by Barbara Garcia for Readers' Favorite

In Chaysing Memories by Jalpa Williby, we find a now grown up Tess moving on with her life, and in training for the special forces in the U.S. Military. But all is not well in Tess' world. She has memory lapses of a three-week time period she refers to as a “get-away.” She can't remember where she was, why she was gone, or who she was with. And her dreams are back, dreams filled with beautiful grey eyes, but little else. She only knows that whoever it is made her very happy, but he left her. Her friend Kylie is able to fill in some of her “blank” spots, but it doesn't jog her memory. Through her training, she is called upon to help find a missing agent named Chayse Pierce - the only other person her boss knows of that is like her, having special abilities. Tess figures out her dream and realizes she is certain she knows where Chayse may be, and she gets special help from her dog Gem in finding him. With her boss and the five special agents of Chayse's team, Tess and Gem set out to find Chayse. Gem locates the underground base he's being held in, and after a high tension, gripping battle, an emaciated and barely alive Chayse is taken from the facility and flown to a secret medical center. But with one mystery solved, Tess is confronted with even more as she struggles to unravel the mysteries still locked in her mind.

I could easily describe Chaysing Memories by Jalpa Williby in one word: WOW. I've read her first book in this series, Chaysing Dreams, so I knew Chaysing Memories would be good. I was blown away at just how incredibly good it was. Jalpa's writing can only be described as pure literary artistry, and it is in clear abundance in Chaysing Memories. Right from the beginning, I was slowly inching my way to the edge of my seat. This story unfolds in one heart-racing scene after another. It's not that the story is rushed; on the contrary, it is perfectly paced, but the very nature of the plot lends itself to the danger you know is lurking, and Ms. Williby allows it to come to life in some shocking moments. I'm truly impressed, almost beyond words. I've heard there is another book coming up, Chaysing Destiny. I'm not sure how Ms. Williby will be able to surpass the magic of Chaysing Memories, but you can bet I'll be reading it to find out! I highly recommend this book, but if you want the full impact, I strongly suggest you read Chaysing Dreams first. Together, they will take your breath away.

Reviewed by Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite

Many teens outshine their peers but Tess has the rest beat by a mile. In Chaysing Dreams by Jalpa Williby, Tess enjoys success, popularity, and a loving family in spite of being plagued by nightmares and recurring visions of a dark cloud. Over the course of almost 10 years, Tess excels at sports and academics but never forgets the young man she met on her 16th birthday.

As she faces some of life's toughest challenges, it is apparent that Tess has special abilities and a guardian angel who comes to her rescue at just the right times. Even with the support of her two best friends and a loving dog, Tess struggles to overcome a devastating loss. Learning to follow her instincts and trust her intuition, Tess moves forward and discovers love but at a terrible cost.

Surprising abilities, a connection to a mysterious guardian, and the devotion of an exceptional dog help Tess succeed in everything she does except for understanding and escaping the nightmares and dark visions that plague her throughout her life. Cryptic messages from her parents, the support of a loving aunt and friends and the protection provided by an elusive character lead Tess onward to discover her true identity and purpose in life only to realize that the more she knows, the more she needs to learn.

In this wonderful debut novel, Jalpa Williby creates a story full of questions and surprises embedded in the fabric of an adolescence and young adulthood that is something more than typical. Excellent job! A great story with unique characteristics.

Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite

“Lost and Found” by Lorhainne Eckhart is a heart-rending tragedy of grand magnitude, faced by one innocent family against whom it seemed the whole world had rallied. It is Book 2 of the “Walk the Right Road” series; Book 3, “Bounty”, is due out any day now. “Lost and Found” is the story of a man, Richard, who found himself in partnership with one of the most unethical, dishonest, lying, cheating, back-stabbing, philandering cretins to ever crawl out from under a rock. Dan, Richard’s partner, deals in illegal drugs, cheats his partners, pushes down little old ladies, steals candy from babies, and basically has made his way through life by taking deplorable advantage of everybody he encounters, not least of whom is Richard.

Maggie is Richard’s wife. In the prologue to this story, Richard and Maggie’s 5 year old autistic daughter was killed by a hit-and-run driver speeding down the road in front of their house. Maggie, quite understandably, was severely traumatized by the death of her daughter, so her doctor prescribed anti-anxiety medication to help her make it through the days, and sleeping pills to help her make it through the nights. Overall this was a very engrossing novel, and I’m looking forward to reading “Bounty” when it is available. “Lost and Found” is a superb book. It will pull you into the thick of the action, and not let you go until the final page. This author has mastered the art of developing and telling a complex, realistic story, and I would not hesitate to recommend this thriller, and Books 1 and 3 in this series, to anybody who enjoys experiencing a captivating thriller.

Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

Remembering love: this is what Holly is looking for. She spent all her childhood under the love and care of her foster parents and she grew grateful for that. Holly was aware of her past, but only just. She only knew that her parents died in a suicide/murder and she was sent away from Pitcairn. But as soon as her foster parents died, Holly found an old treasure in the attic, a treasure bearing her name and her real identity. The true nature of her departure from her native land and the reason behind it is revealed and suddenly, Holly has this incorrigible urge to find out the truth. Now she must take the journey to find that lost love of her parents but little did she know that she will find more than just parental love; she will find her soul mate that has been waiting for her for more than twenty years….

Nadine Christian created a great suspense in “Remembering Love.” Even though the title of the novel was a little confusing as the story progressed the title fitted perfectly with the story line and the plot of the novel. The sheer beauty of the Pitcairn Island is described with true love and passion. Perhaps Nadine Christian’s personal love and passion make this novel a joy to read. The romance blooms in between the mystery and a taboo that is raging in the lives of the protagonists. And their love and friendship is a delight to read.

Reviewed by Martina Svyantek for Readers' Favorite

Lisa Eugene’s “Strictly Business” gets right to it in the first scene; starting from the packed ER where Dr. Nina meets Wade. Our two main characters move into a private examination room where they play an adult game of love! Eugene’s hot and steamy description of the scene would make anyone more willing to go to the doctor’s office for a check-up! Of course, no romance is complete without its trials and tribulations – both Nina and Wade have a job to do, and they won’t let the other stand in the way of getting to the bottom of the deadly mystery in “Strictly Business.”

I have really enjoyed the character of Nina; Eugene writes her as a fully capable human being instead of a 2-dimensional foil to the lead male character Wade. Nina is a strong-willed woman who does not let her libido make her decisions for her. She also refuses to stand idly by while others put themselves in danger investigating corruption and murder. I found this to be a great story with a romantic twist thrown in the mix, instead of a romance with just a hint of plot line. This was a very well-written piece that I would recommend to any fan of contemporary romances where the woman has more going on for her than a heaving bosom! I would highly recommend this story to any of my friends, especially those with more experience in the medical fields – it is a contemporary story set in a place that is easy to recognize, as opposed to a pirate ship, castle, or other faraway lands.