Leah St. James, Surrender To Sanctuary

Title: Surrender To Sanctuary

Author: Leah St. James

Rating: Three And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Keywords: Crimson Rose

Page Count: 338

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-750-1

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/surrender-to-sanctuary-paperback-p-4106.html

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

A young woman is brutally murdered, her body dropped into the sea and carried by the tides onto the beach at a federal park at the Jersey Shore. Hometown investigators believe the woman simply partied too hard and fell overboard, but FBI Agents David Owens and Anna Parker know better.

David and Anna trace the victim's path from a local adult club to a dangerous and shadowed world that forces them under cover, into performances that awaken their own desires, and draw them closer to the killer. Soon they are racing against a clock set by an unknown enemy, compelled to carry out a plan that not only jeopardizes their lives, but tests their very beliefs, and their newfound love.

Review:

While the story was well written, with a great voice, description, and plenty of action and suspense, I had a hard time with this book because of some of the scenes.

Some were quite intense, but on a good note, it means that the narrative and description is good because I had a strong reaction to it. It was a bit too dark in some places for my liking.

Other than that, I did enjoy the story. Leah St. James pens a dark tale of murder, going undercover, and takes the reader places you wouldn't even imagine. I do like the writing style of this author, and hope to read more.

Suzanne Rossi, All In The Family

Title: All In The Family

Author: Suzanne Rossi

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Keywords: Crimson Rose

Page Count: 318

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-726-9

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/all-in-the-family-p-4033.html

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Gabriella Vicelli is a mafia princess working for an ultra-secret division of the FBI. Fiercely independent, she hates being told what to do.

Lane Hamilton is a former FBI undercover agent who infiltrated the mob, and is now in charge of Gabriella’s activities. He hates operatives who refuse to obey orders.

The two must work together when one of the men she has sent to prison, escapes with vengeance on his mind. Lane’s mission is to keep Gabriella safe. Gabriella wants to put away one more mobster before her cover is blown.

Lane and Gabriella discover they have more in common than they imagined. Love and desire intertwine with constant danger and a mobster’s revenge. Both have secrets that may get them killed. Can Lane and Gabriella survive long enough to fulfill their dreams for a future together?

Review:

All in the Family is definitely an interesting, fast paced action romance.

The heroine is of a different sort. Gabriella is sassy, feisty, and has one heck of a mind. She swears like you wouldn't believe, but underneath all the hard-core, there is a woman who's known tragedy.

The relationship between Gabriella and the hero is sometimes a love/hate, especially on her end, but in all made for a great romance. The suspense is high and the tension is thick.

I enjoyed this book very much. I stayed up in to the early hours of the morning just to finish this. This is my first book I've read by Suzanne Rossi, but this surely won't be my last.

Kate Davison, Tin Gods

Title: Tin Gods

Author: Kate Davison

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Keywords: Crimson Rose

Page Count: 252

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-740-4

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/tin-gods-paperback-p-4114.html

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Ancient artifacts. A vengeful assassin. A beautiful woman. For Section agent, Lucius Capri it's just another day on the job.

For Romy Douglass, the abandoned daughter of Florida millionaire, Miles Douglass, the jade and emerald idol is the last in a long line of similar gifts from her father. Dubbed by Romy as the Tin Gods, the statues are daily reminders of Miles’s failure as a father and her disappointment as a daughter—that is until the night they’re stolen and her house vandalized while she’s on a date with the sexiest man alive.

Lucius Capri thought his assignment for the covert government agency titled, the Section, would be a quick snatch and grab to reclaim the priceless South American artifacts stolen by Miles Douglass. Who knew from his first contact with his mark, Romy, that nothing about the case or his feelings for her would be business as usual? With the statues missing and the infamous assassin, El Lobizon, on their trail, Lucius must decide which is more important, closing the biggest case of his career or allowing himself to fully trust the woman he’s come to love.

Review:

Tin Gods was different than I’d expected. A good different, though.

I loved this book! Full of suspense, deceit, lies, and the loose ends coming together at the end, with answers to questions in my mind throughout the book. It was filled with plenty of action, heart-stopping suspense, and a blooming romance between the H/h.

Definitely an author to watch out for, if you love romantic suspense. The story is centred around some statues that people want to get their hands on, and it leads to the heroine finding out many things about her life.

With some twists and turns that I never saw coming, I give Tin Gods a definite thumbs up! I gotta read more by Kate Davison!

Judith Rochelle, Boomerang

Title: Boomerang

Author: Judith Rochelle

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Keywords: Crimson Rose

Page Count: 262

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-751-X

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/boomerang-p-4097.html

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

When Katja "Kat" Lombardo wakes up near the dead body of her partner with a gun in her hand and no memory of what happened, she calls on the only person she trusts to help her—Zak Delaney, the lover she abandoned two years ago. Now Zak must put aside his anger toward Kat in order to find the real killers before he once again loses the woman he loves...this time for good.

Review:

A great addition to the romantic suspense genre. This book brings the action and suspense in right from the very first page. The heroine wakes up with vague memory as to what happened and puts her in a very bad situation. She calls an ex-lover for help, and the story continues on its action packed ride.

Judith Rochelle has a great voice and style, and I very much enjoyed this read. The great description helped paint a great picture in my mind of what was going on, the in depth emotions and reactions with the main characters, it felt like if I closed my eyes, I was right there in the middle of the action.

A very pleasurable, suspenseful read.

Rhonda Lee Carver, Diamond In A Rose

Title: Diamond In a Rose

Author: Rhonda Lee Carver

Rating: Four Siren Stones




Genre: Romance

Sub-Genre: Suspense

Keywords: Crimson Rosebud

Page Count: 225

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/diamond-in-a-rose-p-4080.html

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Rose Donahue wants a peaceful life, but tranquility is the last thing she’ll get when the sexy, powerful Detective Clay Walker crashes into her life—literally. Clay holds secrets to her past and it will throw them into a whirlwind of betrayal and intrigue. Chasing after a murderer and a precious blue diamond worth millions, they find themselves encased in more than just a criminal case. They find danger in the form of passion. Will Clay cross the line from protector to lover? Will Rose deny herself the delicious magnetism that draws her to Clay? Love will shine as brilliantly as a fine cut jewel.

Review:

The book began with a bang; the action, lies, and secrets are non stop from there on.

The dialog was both humorous and emotional. The sexual tension began almost instantly, and only grew more intense as you read along. The cover was quite intriguing and eye-catching.

I was not expecting the ending, but left satisfied. This was a very pleasurable, fast paced read. The kind of book you don't want to read alone late at night.

If you are looking for a great romantic suspense read? Pick up A Diamond In a Rose. You may just enjoy it- I know that I did.

Nora LeDuc, Pick Up Lines For Murder

Title: Pick Up Lines For Murder

Author: Nora LeDuc

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Keywords: Crimson Rose

Page Count: 364

ISBN For Print (If available): 1-60154-680-7

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link (If available): http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=down_for_maintenance&zenid=95d2131ce02706f7b32896b00ee9daea

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Jozy Landis' bad day started when she lost her wallet, but took a deadly turn when she found a body on the school's copy machine and a killer lurking in the shadows. Now she has a murderer on her heels and the police have designated her prime suspect number one. After all, she has a motive. The victim was the woman who stole her credit cards and her boyfriend.

Cooper Montgomery's bad day started when the competitor scooped the big murder story. It grew worse when the editor threatened his job unless he came up with some inside information. Now, the main suspect in the murder case has fallen into his lap, guaranteeing the break he's been looking for.

Can he use Jozy to make a name for himself in the news world or will the fact she's already gotten the scoop on his heart lead them both to a fatal end?

Review:
This book was written with witty humor and spine tingling suspense.

I was either laughing or getting the chills. I loved the dialog! Most chapters ended with a great hook, to make me want to turn the pages faster. This was a great read, with intriguing characters and a mystery that left me guessing until it was solved.

From the very first page, the pace of the story is excellent. This story was cleverly crafted. Just the title alone intrigued me, and then I saw the cover. I was definitely glad I picked t his book to read. Pick Up Lines For Murder is a great book.

Kaylea Cross, No Turning Back

Title: No Turning Back

Author: Kaylea Cross

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Sub-Genre: Crimson Rose

Word Or Page Count: 354

ISBN E-Book:1-60154-719-6

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/no-turning-back-p-4038.html

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

CIA communications expert Samarra Wallace is on the run from a faceless enemy when she learns terrorists have kidnapped and threatened to execute her cousin. She will do whatever it takes to free her, including breaking cover to contact the former teammate she is dangerously attracted to. Now all she has to do is convince him she's not working for the bad guys.

Ex-Army Ranger Ben Sinclair isn’t sure he can trust Sam, but he can't turn her away. Lives are at stake and she may be the only way to capture the terrorist mastermind his team is hunting. Despite his reservations, he finds himself falling for her. But when Sam's innocence is questioned again during a botched operation in the remote mountains of Afghanistan, the team pays a terrible price for trusting her. In the wake of that staggering betrayal Ben must decide if she's the innocent woman he fell in love with, or if she's a traitor who'd set them up to die.

Review:

Danger, fast paced action and sizzling attraction! This book grabs you in the beginning and takes you for a long, wild ride!

I felt the attraction from the hero and heroine the first time they were together, and only got more intense as you go along. A great plot, with many twists and turns, giving you a good sense of what the characters are feeling.

The book takes you on an emotional roller coaster, and rooting for the good guys the whole way.
If you like romantic suspense that leaves you on the edge of your seat, then this book is a must read. With No Turning Back, Ms. Cross pens a page-turning thrill.