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The Trap
by Andrew Fukuda
Series: The Hunt #3
Publisher: St. Martin
Publication date: October 15, 2013
Genre: YA Dystopian
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The explosive finale to The Hunt trilogy—After barely escaping the Mission alive, Gene and Sissy face an impossible task: staying alive long enough to stop an entire world bent on their destruction. Bound on a train heading into the unknown with the surviving Mission girls, Gene, Sissy, David, and Epap must stick together and use everything they have to protect each other and their only hope: the cure that will turn the blood-thirsty creatures around them into humans again. Now that they know how to reverse the virus, Gene and Sissy have one final chance to save those they love and create a better life for themselves. But as they struggle to get there, Gene's mission sets him on a crash course with Ashley June, his first love . . . and his deadliest enemy.

It's no secret that I love this series and I am anxious to learn more about the origin and read the exciting conclusion to the Hunt series. Is this new to you?
Read my review of The Hunt book one: Here and The Prey book two: Here

Getting Rowdy
by Lori Foster
Series: Love Undercover #3
Publisher: Harlequin 
Publication date: September 24, 2013
Genre: Adult Romantic Suspense
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An alpha hero's attraction to the one woman he can't have could draw him into a killer's snare in the sizzling new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. Charismatic bar owner Rowdy Yates isn't the kind of man women say no to. So when he approaches waitress Avery Mullins, he fully expects to get her number. However, the elusive beauty has her reasons for keeping her distance-including a past that might come back to haunt them both.  Avery spends her nights working for tips...and trying to forget the secret Rowdy is determined to unearth. But when history threatens to repeat itself, Avery grows to rely on Rowdy's protective presence. As the sparks between them ignite, she will be forced to choose between the security she's finally found...and the passion she's always wanted.

I absolutely love the suspenseful romances Foster delivers and this series has been smoking hot, with strong woman and yummy alpha males. Rowdy has been one of my favorite secondary characters and I am excited to finally get his story. This series new to you? Check out my reviews of book one Run the Risk: Here and Bare It All book two: Here. 

What book(s) are you Waiting On? 

Blog Tour Review: Bare It All by Lori Foster

Today I am excited to be a part of the Lori Foster Bare It All Tour with BookTribs. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and I have been enjoying the Love Undercover series. Enjoy my review of book 2 Bare It All:

Bare It All
by Lori Foster
Series: Love Undercover #2
Publisher: Harlequin
Publication date: April 30, 2013
Genre: Adult Romantic Suspense
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ARC provided for unbiased review
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My review of Run the Risk; book 1

"A cop's craving to know more about the woman next door could prove fatal in the steamy new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster"  As the person responsible for taking down a brutal human trafficker, Alice Appleton fears retaliation at every turn. No one knows about her past, which is exactly how she prefers it...until the sexy cop next door comes knocking. Detective Reese Bareden thinks he knows what makes women tick, but his ever-elusive neighbor keeps him guessing like no other. Is his goal to unmask Alice's secrets? Or protect her from a dangerous new threat? One thing is certain: their chemistry is a time bomb waiting to explode. And with no one to trust but each other, Reese and Alice are soon drawn into a deadly maze of corruption, intrigue and desire-and into the line of fire....

One of my favorite genres is romantic suspense and Lori Foster’s new series Love Undercover delivers all the elements I love; suspense, swoon-worthy heroes, humor and enough heat to leave me sizzling. We first met the characters from Bare It All in book one Run the Risk, and while they each can be read as a standalone I recommend reading them in order to fully appreciate all of the characters and an overall arc thread.

The tale picks up the morning after Run the Risk ends and we find Detective Reese Bareden sleeping on his neighbor's sofa.  His quiet, sexy, elusive neighbor surprised the heck out of him last night with her quick thinking and gun toting attitude and he is determined to find out more about her. He’s not the only one who realizes she is hiding something. Reese is drawn to her on so many levels and as secrets are revealed and the plot unfolds things quickly heat up.

Reese is a smexy, noble cop through and through and I loved getting to know him. The more he uncovers about Alice the more he is in awe of this complicated, flawed and damaged woman. Alice has been the victim and has taken steps to ensure that never happens again; this includes creating a wall around herself.  Reese keeps chipping away and she soon finds she wants to let him in. The chemistry between them is sweet, hot, and at times hilarious. Alice’s reaction to Reese’s tone body made me giggle as Reese kept saying, “Eyes up here doll.” It felt genuine and the fact that they had a mutual respect for each other in book one made the relationship click for me despite the rushed pace at which it unfolded. We see Logan, Pepper, police sergeant Marge and Logan’s brother again. They all helped propel the plot and added to the character connections. We also see Marge in a more feminine light and hints are dropped about a relationship. I am hoping we get her story soon. Rowdy is back as he too realizes Alice may need protecting. I loved the interaction between him and Reese. Rowdy has always lived in the grey area between the law and criminal world and watching him begin to trust the boys in blue was fun. While he is still a ladies’ man, his interesting and actions regarding Avery have me anxious for more page time with him. The villains are ruthless and kept the suspense and action in high gear.

The romance between Reese and Alice took center stage in this tale and the other threads kept me spellbound. A complicated, ruthless drug lord, corrupt police and a vigilante kept things interesting. I love how Foster gets us up-close and personal with the characters giving us a strong sense of who they are and what drives them enabling me to form attachments. While there are several threads, each one is well developed and kept me enthralled as she skillfully wove them together towards the climatic ending. There is an overall arc and connection between the characters in each book I love that each contains a romance and complete storyline. The next tale focuses on Rowdy and I cannot wait for its release.

Fans of romantic suspense, with swoon-worthy characters and tough woman will appreciate the Love Undercover series and the steamy, action packed tale Bare It All delivered. Getting Rowdy book three releases September 24, 2013. The first book Run the Risk is available in all formats.

Four cups of Hazelnut mocha coffee out of five

Run the Risk

Love Undercover #1

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Review/Guest Post/Giveaway: Run the Risk by Lori Foster

I am very excited to share my review of Run the Risk by Lori Foster for my stop on the Fiery Hot Reads For Icy Cold Nights Blog Hop. Lori is here with a guest post and giveaway, so enjoy and then check out the other blog hop stops listed below! 

Run the Risk
by Lori Foster
Series: Love Undercover #1
Publisher: Harlequin
Publication date: September 25, 2012
Genre: Adult Romantic Suspense
Purchase: Barnes and Noble/Amazon/Book Depository

When Detective Logan Riske goes undercover to find Pepper Yates, a potential link to his best friend's unsolved murder, he vows to gain her cooperation by any means necessary. But the elusive beauty is more suspicious—and in far more danger—than he expected. And the last thing Logan needs is to start caring for her….Pepper has spent years dodging the corrupt club owner who will stop at nothing to keep her silenced. She can trust no one, not even the handsome new "construction worker" who's moved in next door. The heat between them is undeniable. But will surrendering to passion bring her the safety she so desires—or will her feelings for Logan draw them both into a killer's crosshairs?

I love a romance wrapped in suspense and mystery so when I won Run the Risk by Lori Foster I was very excited to begin reading it. The first in her new Love Undercover series, Foster brings us a yummy, suspenseful tale with lovable characters, villains and just the right amount of heat.

The tale begins when we meet smexy Detective Logan Riske. He is undercover trying to find a witness regarding the unsolved murder of his friend by a corrupt club owner. He has finally tracked down Pepper Yates the witness’s sister and has moved into the apartment next door. Pepper is living under an alias and doing her best not to be noticed and the new hot neighbor is getting under her skin. Logan slowly gains her trust and a whole lot more than he bargained for but his misunderstanding of key facts might put them all in danger. The tale that unfolds was hot, dangerous and action packed.

Logan is a cop through and through and he is determined to get justice for his friend. He quickly realizes he is in over his head with Pepper and I loved how it unnerved him. He trusts his instincts and I liked that about him. Pepper is damaged when we first meet her, and I loved watching the layers of her personality peel back as the tale unfolded. The chemistry between them was hot, sweet and at times downright hilarious. Pepper’s brother Rowdy is everything you would want in a brother and while he moves in the gray area of the law his dedication to his sister made him lovable  Reese is Logan’s partner at the police station and the next character to be featured in this series. The villains are creepy and the corruption far reaching making this very suspenseful.

Foster’s tale flowed deliciously and literally grabbed me in the first few pages. I easily consumed this in a single afternoon and found myself longing for the next book in this series. I love series where each book features a character and their romance and this is exactly what Love Undercover delivers. The characters were well fleshed out and believable. The plot was suspenseful and I loved watching all of the pieces fall into place. The attraction was slow to build and the romance felt genuine. We get a few hot scenes with just enough detail to turn up the heat. The ending was sweet and gave us a glimpse at the next installment. I closed this book with a smile.

I totally recommend Run the Risk to fans of romantic suspense, crime and men in blues. Foster weaves a delicious action packed tale and the newest book Bare It All; Love Undercover #2 will be released in April of 2013. My copy is already pre-ordered. eep!

Four cups of mocha lattes out of five 

Author Guest Post

 Perfect Valentine’s Day Date

What’s your idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day date? Are you a romantic who wants chocolates and flowers and lots of attention? Are you someone who might not even remember it’s Valentine’s Day if your significant other doesn’t remind you? Or do you, like me, use it as an excuse to give your kids and grandkids gifts?

I love to buy heart shaped boxes of chocolates to send to the kids. I have three sons– ages 31, 27 and 25, and two grandsons, ages 7 and just turned 1. (Yeah, we don’t really make girl babies in this family.) My 7 year old grandson loves to gets cards from me, but he also informed me that he’d enjoy some packages too. J (He is soooo adorable!) So whenever I have a good reason, I try to send him a package. This year it’ll be a variety of chocolates and a fun kid-friendly card. When the 1 year old is ready, I’ll be sending him packages and cards too.

I know it’s supposed to be the ultimate romantic day. But, despite writing romance, I’m not really a romantic person. For me, love is shown day in and day out by being supportive, understanding, sharing, listening. My husband is the absolute best.

I love flowers. But he brings me those off and on all the time. I’ll be scrambling to get something done, feeling frustrated with something, and there he is a beautiful bouquet. ::sigh:: He’s a great guy.

And I love chocolate, but we go to the movies often – sometimes two or three times a week if there are movies I want to see. (Movies are my mind-break from writing.)  I try to restrict my candy habit for when I’m sitting in a theater munching away on Milk Duds or Sugar Babies or a Milky Way bar.

This year we’ll celebrate our 35^th anniversary, so gifts are something we buy for ourselves whenever we want something. We’ll shop together, but we don’t really wait for special occasions. 

So how do we celebrate a great holiday like Valentine’s Day?

Luckily my husband knows me well – and understands I’m not a super romantic person – so when we saw that a new Die Hard movie – A Good Day to Die Hard – was releasing on Valentine’s Day, he gave me a high five. J Yes, seeing Bruce Willis is my perfect idea of an awesome Valentine’s Day date! We’ll grab dinner somewhere – maybe Olive Garden or Longhorn Steak House – and then we’ll watch Bruce Willis kick butt. What could be better than that?

I do have some wonderfully romantic, sexy and funny books I’ve been waiting to read too. I adore books by Jill Shalvis and Erin McCarthy, but I set them aside when I’m on a deadline so that I can stick to finishing my own work before I enjoy theirs. Now that I’ve finished Rowdy’s story – GETTING ROWDY, out Sept/Oct, part of the “Love Undercover series” – I can give my brain a rest with a few good books. That’ll help round out a terrific Valentine’s Day.

But then, being totally honest, every day with my husband is a good day.

How do YOU plan to celebrate the day? 

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Today's Stops on the Fiery Hot Reads for Ice Cold Nights Hop 

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Nikki@Nikki's Book Blog: Cambria Hebert