Defending From Danger

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BAILEY, JODIE

DEFENDING FROM DANGER

This K-9 has a sanctuary to protect and it's owner to rescue.

Someone wants Paige Bristow's wolf sanctuary gone...and Paige dead. Officer Reece Campbell and his K-9 partner, Maverick, are the only ones she can turn to, but she never told him he as the father of her daughter. As the attacks escalate, Reece must uncover the perp and keep himself from falling for Paige all over again. But will the truth between them cost everything?

Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit

My Review:

This is the fifth book in the Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit continuity series but can easily be read as a standalone novel. I'm really loving this whole series and excited for the big over-arching suspense to be solved but we're still a few months away from that. Each author seamlessly weaves 'need to know' info into her book so it's easy to feel caught up even if you leap into the series midway through.

I love the remote setting for this instalment -- the heroine runs a wolf hybrid sanctuary which is all kinds of interesting on its own! But someone has it out for Paige and malicious mischief is turning more deadly. Who else can help her but her ex-beau, a K-9 officer dedicated to serving the Rocky Mountain area? Cue the Reunion Romance happy dancing music...except...

Gah -- there's a secret baby trope which is one of my least favourite tropes, right up there with love triangles and we all know how I feel about them! Usually I will just skip over this type of story, even if it's written by a fave author, but since this is part of a long running series and I have the books on audible preorder, I decided to grin and bear it. :-)

So, while I enjoyed aspects of this romantic suspense, I really couldn't wrap my head around Paige's reasons for keeping their daughter a secret from Reece for five years! Maybe initially, I could see how she would panic and hightail it out of there but, as time passed and she matured and still didn't reach out, well, I'm still a whole lot peeved at her and while Reece might have forgiven her, I'm still struggling. lol Yes, I know these are characters in a book but I tend to live each moment, each emotion with them so...

You might feel totally different or the secret baby trope might be your absolute favourite thing in the world (?!) -- if so, you'll just have to read this book and let me know what you think.

Goal Update: #6 Stay current with a series, #10 Give unloved tropes a second chance

 GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  Lulu's Cafe, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 6 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck

Deadly Cargo

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BAILEY, JODIE

DEADLY CARGO

Secrets could turn deadly if an officer and his K-9 don't uncover them.

Following an anonymous tip, K-9 Trooper Will Stryker's drug-trafficking investigation has a new suspect -- Jasmine Jefferson, an Alaskan bush pilot he's convinced is hiding something. But when someone tries to kill them, Jasmine confesses she's in witness protection. Now Will and his K-9 partner, Scout, must work with Jasmine to figure out if the attacks are related to his case...or if someone's out for revenge.

My Review:

That cover!!! A border collie hero will grab my attention every time! And Scout and his super sniffer is definitely hero material. His two-legged partner, Will is hero material too so that made me an extra happy reader. :-)

Deadly Cargo is the fifth book in the Alaska K-9 Unit continuity series. It can definitely be read as a standalone since both suspense and romance are nicely wrapped up by the end of the book BUT there is also an over-arcing suspense plot that carries through each book. It doesn't take up too much page time but I've been enjoying watching the development as we're just over the halfway mark now. And Jodie Bailey does a great job of catching up and highlighting the important stuff so it's easy for a newbie-to-the-series reader to follow plus a great refresh for us stalwart fans.

One of the great things about this series is the variety of K-9s -- both in breeds and work and the authors do a great job of describing what a day in the life  with a K-9 is like. I always learn an interesting tidbit or two in each story.

And in this one we're on the hunt for nefarious drug traffickers. Jasmine being a pilot raises the stakes to a whole other level (ha, see what I did there?) Seriously, I love heroines who have unusual occupations and jasmine is awesome! There are some intense in-the-air moments that really added to the suspense. 

Deadly Cargo has it all -- suspense, action, romance, all wrapped up in wagging tails and doggy kisses. Love when my two obsessions collide.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback. 

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Deadly Cargo, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday September 4 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck! 

Under Surveillance

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BAILEY, JODIE

UNDER SURVEILLANCE

She might not be the criminal he thinks she is...

When his neighbor -- and suspect -- Macey Price is attacked and nearly kidnapped, army operative Trey Blackburn comes to her rescue. But this new development throws a wrench in his undercover assignment to surveil and befriend Macey. Is she a traitor selling government secrets...or is she being framed? The rules no longer apply, because in one night his mission changes -- from proving her guilt to saving her life.

My Review:

Whooeeee, but this was an exceptionally good read! Love the way the the story unfolds -- and gah, there are reasons I want to list but I can't because of spoilers. Let's just say that both the romance and suspense plots were unexpected in places and I appreciated that. 

Love that Macey and Trey have been friends for months and the complexity that comes from Trey having actually grown close to Macey in his undercover role and grappling with the insecurities that come from wondering if she is or isn't a traitor. And on the flip side, there's Macey living her life like an open book completely clueless about all the subterfuge going on around her.

And then, one day danger comes stalking and their lives are turned upside down. Limber up your fingers for the ensuing page-turning extravaganza that follows. And, eeep, stubborn squirrel-fixated husky alert! Kito is a handful of fluff and slobber...and the worst guard dog ever! :-)

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback 

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Under Surveillance, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winners announced on Saturday April 24  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Mistaken Twin

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BAILEY, JODIE
MISTAKEN TWIN

Drawn out of hiding...
and marked for death

When someone attacks her at her shop, Jenna Clark knows her secret identity has been compromised. The killer she's been hiding from has found her...or has he? Police Officer Wyatt Stephens vows to protect her, but he doesn't trust that she's telling him the whole truth. Is the killer after Jenna, or has he mistaken her for her dead twin?

My Review:

Wow, there aren't just twists in this plot -- there are hairpin turns guaranteed to give you whiplash! And the author stymied me twice! Had me so sure of my sleuthing skills that I was gobsmacked when I discovered how wrong I was. Sigh, that was kinda fun but it was kinda embarrassing too. Guess I won't change in my armchair sleuth PI license for a real one any time soon. :-)

This is one intense story and that includes the romance! Jenna and Wyatt are adversarial from the start, both so guarded and not willing to trust the other until everything comes crumbling down and they pretty much have to in order to survive. But even then there's so many gut-wrenching reasons why a relationship can't work that it really messed with my sensitive readerly emotions. I was in a constant state of yearning for the point when they could finally clear away all the obstacles and just be together. Sob!

An incredible rush of a read!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Mistaken Twin by Jodie Bailey, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announded on Saturday March 22 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Fatal Response

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BAILEY, JODIE
FATAL RESPONSE

A killer knows his biggest secret...and is one step ahead

Someone's targeting the families of soldiers in Sergeant Jason Barnes's elite military unit, and Jason's determined his secret ex-wife won't become a victim. But with his heart still wounded, he refuses to risk falling for firefighters Erin Taylor again. As he puts his life on the line to guard her, though, he can't keep his distance if he wants her to survive.

My Review:

Angst and action overload in this head-swimming romantic suspense! If the case doesn't twist your innards into knots, the romance sure will.

Jason and Erin fell in love too soon -- high school sweethearts who didn't stand a chance given their dysfunctional backgrounds. But their divorce heaped on even more damage and when they come face to face again under the most dire of circumstances, their past is going to make or break them. A surprisingly deep delve into how the wounds of our childhood have the power to play havoc with our future.

As to the suspense -- fast and furious collides with gobsmacked!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Fatal Response, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and .  in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday September 23 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Christmas Double Cross

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BAILEY, JODIE
CHRISTMAS DOUBLE CROSS

Dead Ringer

Undercover Texas Ranger Colter Blackthorn's convinced Danielle Segovia is really a wanted criminal -- until she's nearly kidnapped right in front of him. Now Colter must keep her out of the clutches of the notorious drug cartel leader whose traitor sister is a dead ringer for Danielle. The drug czar wants the drugs he thinks the pretty shop owner stole from him. And with the younger brother Danielle is raising dragged into the crosshairs, Colt has to find a way to protect them both. But a showdown at Christmas -- with Danielle as bait -- may be the only way to make sure they all survive the holidays.

Texas Ranger Holidays: A Season of Danger

My Review:

They say everyone has a twin somewhere which is all well and good unless your 'twin' happens to be the sister of drug cartel lord. Everyone is convinced Danielle is Adriana Garcia -- even law enforcement at first. Lots of tangled webs to weave through before Danielle is cleared. At least, the good guys know who she is but the bad guys? They are still coming on strong. Danger and intrigue clash with an inconvenient romance and make this a stellar read.

Christmas Double Cross is the second book in the Texas Ranger Holidays: A Season of Danger continuity series but I had no trouble reading it as a standalone. And I have no idea how I missed the first book, Thanksgiving Protector by Sharon Dunn last month. I have to play catch up now, because I think I'll understand Colt a bit more once I've read that first book. He's pretty hard on himself over something that happened in the past and I have a feeling it happened in Thanksgiving Protector. I'll have to read it to be sure. But it keeps him wary and super sensitive and brings some delicious tension to the story.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Christmas Double Cross, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday November 19 2017. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Calculated Vendetta

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BAILEY, JODIE
CALCULATED VENDETTA

Killer story

When army journalist Casey Jordan's attacked she's convinced it's a random mugging -- until a killer comes after the military learns she's interviewing. But who's the real target: Casey or her ex -- staff sergeant Travis Heath? Despite an attraction that still lingers, Travis pushed Casey away months ago, convinced military life leaves no room for attachments. But when the attacks grow increasingly personal, Travis begins to question his chosen path. As the targets of a killer's vendetta, though, it could be too late to make up for lost time...because he and Casey may not have a future to share.

My Review:

A lovely mix of weak-in-the-knees romantical and hope-stirring faith. Perfect to balance all the danger in this fast-paced and action-packed suspense, Casey and Travis find themselves in the middle of a puzzling mystery...and the targets of a very determined killer.. Intricately woven clues will keep armchair sleuths on the edge of their seat as they follow all the twists and turns of a baffling investigation. Loved the second chance romance angle -- Casey all prickly pride and wary reserve while Travis is stubbornly intent on keeping her at arms length. A whirlwind of a read that will leave you breathless!

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Breach of Trust

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BAILEY, JODIE
BREACH OF TRUST

Lethal Reunion

Meghan McGuire's ready to put her military career behind her and start her dream job helping troubled children -- until a man from her past reappears. Tate Walker is supposed to be dead. But now he's standing on her doorstep, telling her she's in danger. Tate never thought he'd see Meghan again...and certainly not as the target of the hacker he's trying to bust. With both of their lives in danger, they have to work together to hunt down the criminal. But whne Tate learns about the past Meghan's been hiding, he's not sure if she's the woman he once loved. Or if he can trust her with his survival -- and his heart.

My Review:

Adrenaline rush from start to finish. Don't blink or you'll miss something. Lethal reunion is right -- love the connection that Tate and Meghan already have. It makes the romance angle so fraught with tension. I swear the air crackled around me while I was reading! Whew! And the emotional longing on both sides -- melted me into a puddle of anticipation. The. Whole. Read. Then there's the relentless, sinister pursuit of an unknown assailant who always seems to be a step ahead of them. My head's still spinning. My heart's still pumping. Breach of Trust makes a great cardio workout!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

 If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of  Breach of Trust please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday September 18  2016. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

Smokescreen

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BAILEY, JODIE
SMOKESCREEN

When her life is on the line, Ashley Colson is rescued by the last person she ever expected to see again. Military officer Ethan Kincaid might have disappointed her once in the past, but now he's the only person who can keep her safe. They're under the gun to decode top secret files that can save the life of a friend who is in enemy hands. But the killers will pull out all the stops to get their hands on the files.and Ashley. With time running out, can they put aside their past and find the answers that could give them a future?

My Review:

Clever title for a clever book. Mission Impossible meets NCIS in an explosively intense tale that never lets up. This book has it all -- intrigue, romance and plenty of action...not to mention a few surprises to keep a reader on her toes. And there's one secondary character that set my heart a-flutter. Really hoping he gets his own story soon. In the mean time I couldn't help speed reading my way through this one -- though I admit to savoring some pretty spectacular Ethan and Ashley moments. Be still my heart! The rest of the time I was on edge trying to stay a step ahead of the villains. A good book to read while cowering under the covers! Awesome from start to finish.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY

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Quilted by Christmas

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BAILEY, JODIE

QUILTED BY CHRISTMAS

 

A grandmother's last wish is to communicate God's love through an Irish chain quilt.

Taryn McKenna believes she's easy to forget. Abandoned by her parents and left behind when her high school sweetheart joined the army, she vows to never love again and throws herself into her love for the outdoors and the pursuit of a college degree---something no one else in her family has ever accomplished. Her goal, as a young teacher in the hills of North Carolina, is to leave a legacy in the lives of the middle-schoolers she teaches.

When Taryn's grandmother Jemma, the only other person who ever held her close, has a heart attack that reveals a fatal medical condition, Taryn is corralled into helping Grandma work on a final project---an Irish chain quilt that tells the story of her history and the love Jemma knows is out there for Taryn. As the pieces of the quilt come together, Taryn begins to see her value. Can she learn to believe that God will never leave her behind even though others have?

 

My Review:

 

An angsty romance that kept me squirming right to the very end. In fact, my tummy was in knots for most of the read. Bailey doesn't play nice with her characters. She ups the tension and twists the plot and stretches the conflict so tight I didn't see how a happily ever after was possible. She should be reported for cruelty to characters. :-) I ached for both Justin and Taryn -- wounded by the past and holding their hurt inside. I wanted to smack them upside the head and tell them to spit it out already. Of course that would have shortened the book and consequently my reading enjoyment so I kept my mouth closed...this time.

 

Quilted By Christmas isn't all drama though. There are still plenty of sweet and funny and tender moments. A great blend of emotions that swept me away. And great twists on incorporating the quilting theme. Can't say more for fear of spoiling the plot, but it was fun to read!

 

A solid inspirational thread tie families...and the hero and heroine...together by the grace of God. A reminder that only through Him can the impossible be made possible.

 

My thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group and the publisher for providing me with a review copy of this book.

 

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Holiday Defenders

Special Double Win Giveaway I'm celebrating my 1000th blog post this week!
Add the title of another Christian novella collection in your comment and if you win the draw you will win both books!

GIUSTI, DEBBY
SLEEMAN, SUSAN
BAILEY, JODIE
HOLIDAY DEFENDERS

This holiday season, three military men of honor must do everything they can to save Christmas.

 

Mission: Christmas Rescue by Debby Giusti

 

On the run from a killer, Elizabeth Tate must accept U.S. Army captain Nick Fontaine’s protection for the sake of her young niece and nephew. Now her life is in the hands of the very man who broke her heart years ago.

 

Special Ops Christmas by Susan Sleeman

 

Researcher Claire Reed’s top-secret project is stolen, putting her at risk of being kidnapped to unlock it. Her undercover bodyguard—her former love, Green Beret Travis Chapman—is on his most dangerous mission yet.

 

 Homefront Holiday Hero by Jodie Bailey

 

When someone tries to kill the daughter of a military official, U.S. Army Major Tyler Rainey must keep Meredith Walters from harm...while guarding his own heart against very unexpected feelings.

 

My Review:

 

These authors have done an amazing job of creating three exceptional suspense stories in a short novella length. Tight plots, intense suspense and a spark of romance make for three thrilling reads. All of them packed with gentle reminders of the true meaning of Christmas.And I love the military theme that binds these novellas together. Perfect reading to herald in the season.

 

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If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Holiday Defenders please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday September 28 2014. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!