Rev It Up by Julie Ann Walker (Black Knights Inc #3)

Available: Oct 2 2012 Amazon/B&N

Type: Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Sourcebooks

My Copy: NetGalley

Soldier. Hero. Ladies’ Man. He’s the one who broke her heart…

Career soldier Jake “The Snake” Sommers has made a few mistakes in his life, but none so terrible as forsaking the only woman he’s ever loved. But he’s finally conquered his inner demon, the one that thirsted only for blood. So, now he’s back. And he’s not leaving without Michelle. Unfortunately, her enemy has other plans. Plans to see her dead.

Mother. Warrior. Lover. She’s the one he left behind…

Michelle Carter has never forgiven Jake for abandoning her all those years ago. Now he’s suddenly back, after she’s finally begun to make a life for herself. But her safe, orderly world is about be blown apart. With a psychotic Las Vegas mobster gunning for her, she has no choice but to turn to Jake. Only there’s more at stake than her life. As they all head for a showdown, something that was never meant to be revealed is suddenly thrown into the light. And with a secret this hot, there’s bound to be an explosion.

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I have put off writing this review several times in hopes that something profound would come to me with more time. That I would suddenly find something about this book that I loved so much that I wanted to shout to the heavens about. I just….didn’t. Not to say that it wasn’t a good book, it was. There was just nothing about it that I found made me want to tell others to read it. I read the entire thing and while I found the relationship of Jake and Michelle to be well connected and thought out, I didn’t feel the ZING. Everything that should have been there was, and even knowing that, nothing. It was unremarkable in a sea of romance books that seems never ending. It felt like every other black ops romance I have read, just without the spark that makes it memorable.

I did enjoy the climatic ending of the book. After all the small things that went on with Michelle’s stalker the ending had way more action then I was anticipating. I also enjoyed Jake’s reaction to all the secrets Michelle had throughout the book. His thought process was well wrote and completely understandable taking into account the situation she puts him in.

Secondary characters are all from the prior books, which I have not read. Maybe those who have read the prior two will feel more connected to the story line. They should be more invested by the third book I would think. Since I haven’t read the first two books I didn’t get that, maybe that hurt my perception of the book. Regardless, I found Rev It Up to be a decent book, just not one that stood out in any way.

I give Rev It Up by Julie Ann Walker 3 stars!

With No Remorse by Cindy Gerard (Black Ops #6)

Available: July 19, 2011 Amazon/B&N/Borders

Type: Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Pocket Star

My Copy: Sent For review

His quiet vacation in the Peruvian Andes turns deadly when a Black Ops, Inc. operative rescues a stunning stranger from a mysterious train robbery and discovers she’s the target of a vengeful manhunt.

A DANGEROUS MAN
For Luke Colter, down time is an illusion. He should know better than to ever leave his gun behind. Especially since he risks his life to save world-famous supermodel Valentina.

A REBELLIOUS WOMAN
Val thought traveling incognito through the mountains would be the perfect cure for her bruised heart . . . until someone tries to kill her. Without knowing who is after her—and why—does she dare trust her irresistible protector?

A PERILOUS MISSION THAT COULD SEAL THEIR FATE
Luke’s elite military training offers little defense against his feelings for Val. When his BOI team links her ruthless enemy to the cutthroat global weapons trade—and to a man from her troubled past—he’ll do anything to save her. So when Val offers herself as bait, will he make the right call . . . or surrender to the hold she has on his heart?

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Loved loved loved this book! Cindy Gerard most definitely has a new fan in me! I had never read a book of her until this one but this will not be my last. Gerard pulls no punches, this is an action packed thrill ride from the first page to the last! There is no downtime and no breathing room. There is HEAVY BREATHING though, and let me tell you, Cindy will make you sweat.

Luke Colter is a sexy Indiana Jones type, complete with a fedora on his head at all times. He’s all act now and ask questions later. Slitting a mans throat comes natural to him and he doesn’t hesitate. Well, not much anyway. Luke is recovering from a near fatal mission and he’s worried he has lost some of his edge. He feels like a ghost just existing in his body, but not alive. Not truly there. Until he runs into his unattainable boyhood crush, Valentina, on a train.  Mercenaries working for the wrong side of the Korean law are intent on hunting her down for reasons unknown. And despite her unwillingness to let Luke in Valentina is starting to fall for him. She is wounded from her extremely public breakup with a Senator  and doesn’t want to be hurt again. Tired of being used as a pawn in everyone lives, the stunningly beautiful model has decided to learn to fight for herself and try to get past the memories clouding her current life.

I want Luke Colter to come rescue me from gunmen. WOW. He’s sexy, dangerous and his sense of humor would entertain me forever. There is just something about a man who can protect a woman and make her laugh at the same time. Luke and Val together were explosive. They connected like Luke hadn’t ever had happen before. He confided in her more than anyone in his life and in turn she finally let him in. Valentina had some low self-esteem for an international supermodel. She had a lot of crosses to bear. Both her childhood and her adult lives hadn’t been easy and with paparazzi following, nothing was private.  Even though she didn’t think highly of her actions when under pressure, she remained remarkably calm and collected. I hate when the heroine has a meltdown, and none of that was happening in this book. I felt for her.

Cindy Gerard has a great book here. Since I haven’t read the past books in the series I guess I will have to remedy that at some point. I couldn’t put the book down! There is an excellent mix of action, sexiness and black ops in-tell to keep all readers thoroughly entertained.  The cast of secondary characters who all must be from past books worked really well together and brought a dynamic to Luke and Val. Very solid writing and excellent pacing.

 

I give With No Remorse by Cindy Gerard 4.50 stars!

Kiss And Tell by Cherry Adair (T-FLAC #2)

Available: NOW Amazon/B&N/Borders

Type: Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Ivy Books

My Copy: Own

She was looking for adventure.

Marnie Wright has seen more than her fair share of testosterone.  Growing up with four overly protective brothers was one thing.  Now a mountain man named Jake Dolan has invaded a peaceful day of soul-searching at her grandmother’s secluded cabin.  Sure, she was trespassing on his private property, but did he have to pull a gun on her?  There’s more to this longhaired soldier of fortune who calls himself the Tin Man, but she’s not sure she wants to stick around to find out what.  Then he stashes her in his secret lair—an underground techno-fantasy complete with security monitors and an arsenal—and Marnie realizes the guy is military, top secret military.  He’s also got the most beautiful mouth she’s ever seen.

He could get her killed.

 

I really enjoyed Kiss and Tell! It was a fantastic mix of action, suspense and sweet, sweet love. I have a big soft spot for scarred men and Jake definitely satisfied my cravings. He is a scarred man, physically and emotionally…a double shot! His unwillingness to trust Marnie was justified from his past and at the same time I wanted to throttle him for his stubbornness. Having the woman you thought you loved try and slit your throat would make even the most stable man a bit weary of the opposite sex.

I loved Marnie’s character as well. She was spunky and hard-headed and when I wanted to throttle Jake, Marnie did it for me. Her ability to be patient with this skittish man was amazing and her back bone was unbreakable. The poor girl gets put through a lot in this book and she never wavers. Never backs down. I love a heroine who can handle herself, even in the worst of situations. You can go to pieces later..right now, grow a pair and buck up buttercup! Marnie delivers the spunkiness with refreshing attitude. Loved her.At the beginning of the book she is trying to restart her life, to get out from under her muscle bound brothers. She comes into her own throughout the book and its refreshing to watch unfold.

I also need to note that Kiss and Tell features a fun loving and completely loyal Great Dane. Great Danes are one of my favorite dog breeds and someday I hope to have a chance to own one. The dog adds a sweet element to the story. Gotta love a man who is nice to animals right?

There was a ton of action as is common in a Cherry Adair book, and I have to say, she does it with such description that you will not have  hard time picturing anything. Her style will have you right in the middle of the terrorist show down in the snowy and secluded mountain top.

I can’t wait to get into the next T-FLAC book, Hide and Seek! If Kiss and Tell is any indicator, it will be action filled with intermittent steaminess. Cherry Adair will make running for your life sound exhilarating!

 

I give Kiss and Tell by Cherry Adair 4 stars!

No Place To Run by Maya Banks

Available: NOW

Type: Novel

Publisher: Berkley

My copy: Bought with own money

The last person Sam Kelly expected to save was Sophie Lundgren. Once they shared a brief, intense affair while Sam was undercover and then she vanished. She’s spent the last few months on the run, knowing that any mistake would cost her both her life and that of their unborn child. Now she’s resurfaced with a warning for Sam: this time, he’s the one in danger.

Sophia was supposed to be a one night stand, but Sam kept coming back for more. He knew he couldn’t tell her the truth about who he was and what he did, but he could have these stolen moments and then walk away. Go back to his real life in the states and not give her another thought. After several nights in her arms he knows his plan is shot to hell. She is unlike any woman he has ever known. She is what he wants. Needs. When his job is done he goes back to find her gone. All traces of the passion they shared gone with her.

It’s been five months since Sophie ran. After double-crossing her family and secretly helping Sam she took off fearing for her life. Leaving Sam was difficult but necessary to keep him safe. Their last night together left a lasting impression though in the form of the baby growing inside her. She can’t keep outrunning her family in her condition and so she goes to the only man she thinks might be able to keep her safe.

When Sophie turns up beaten and pregnant Sam isn’t sure what to think, except that he knows without a doubt he must keep her and his child safe at all costs. She isn’t being completely truthful and he knows there is more to her seemingly innocent story. Trust doesn’t come easy to either of them and finding a way to open themselves up becomes a priority when Sam’s family is threatened. No one messes with the Kelly family. You can’t have love without trust.

 

Just like the first installment, The Longest Hour, I absolutely loved this book! I went into this book expecting to be wowed again and Maya Banks completely delivered. I found the relationship between Sam and Sophia to be totally believable and heartfelt. Sam’s total alpha attitude in regards to the woman he was falling for and the life of his unborn child was so heartfelt, so real, I didn’t want to put the book down. Seriously, I was up until 2:15am finishing it. I loved the action scenes and the fact that Sophie never backed down when her back was against the wall. That she was willing to sacrifice herself on the belief that Sam would come for her, would believe in her enough to trust her in the end. To know she wasn’t capable of what it looked like on the surface.

There were several times throughout this book that found me in tears. Tears over the love that Sam and Sophie felt. Tears for the life Sophie had to endure at the hands of her sadistic father. And tears for the entire Kelly family when they were faced with a horrible situation and how they prevail. How do you choose between family members? Between the past and the future. Who is more important?

Once again we get to see the extended Kelly family. I am in love with Garrett and since his story, Hidden Away, comes out March 1st, I don’t have to wait to long. He is everything I love in a man. Tall, broad, kinda scary and definitely character flawed…*le sigh*. But underneath all his faults, is a completely in charge, heart of gold man who just needs a woman who is as strong as he is. The Longest Hour and No Place To Run are total lead ups to his story..and I. CAN’T. WAIT. I enjoy the Kelly clan, including their little add-on, Rusty. Rusty’s character is slowly starting to open up and I’m intrigued as to the direction she is going. I still think someday we will get her story. Maybe she will end up with the cop, Sean, since she seems to hate him now. Or a younger Kelly brother…someday….

 

Unsurprisingly I give No Place To Run by Maya Banks 5 stars!

The Mercenary by Cherry Adair (TFLAC #1)

Ready for a white-hot tale of pulse-pounding suspense? Cherry Adair can deliver it. The “USA Today” bestselling author has gone back and expanded this classic story to give you more of everything you like about Cherry Adair.

Victoria Jones was a lousy liar. Not that the sensible bookkeeper was accustomed to lying—or anything else that would have disrupted her safe, dull existence. But her world took a terrifying turn when her twin brother, Alex, an agent for T-FLAC, the elite antiterrorist task force, went missing.

Now she’ll do anything to find him…lie, cheat, even subject herself to the predatory advances of Alex’s T-FLAC partner, Marc Savin, if it will help get her brother home safe.

But trusting the sexy, brooding operative might just be the risk of a lifetime.

Marc Savin is retired from the mercenary business. No more covert ops. No more jobs. He is quite content to be a rancher now and nothing more. T-FLAC (Terrorist Force Logistical Assault Command) can find someone else from now on. At least that’s what he keeps telling himself. When his ex partner, Lynx aka Alex, shows up asking for his help, Marc doesn’t hesitate to tell him no. Well actually more of a “HELL NO”. Lynx brings information with him about Marc’s last case, the one where he murdered his girlfriend in cold blood. Now Lynx is telling him that she was a double agent all along…the woman he loved was a spy.

When Lynx doesn’t come back from his last job, Marc blames himself. He let him go in alone after all. The body that was returned to them was nearly unrecognizable. Coupled with the death of his girlfriend, Marc just wants to be left alone.

Tori Jones needs to find her brother Alex fast. Her telepathic way of communicating with him gets weaker as he does. She knows, regardless of what everyone else thinks, that he isn’t dead. However he can’t last much longer against the torture being bestowed upon him. Tori understands all to well because the same men had her for two weeks too. She goes to the only person she can trust to believe her…Marc.

Marc isn’t happy about this woman who claims to be Alex’s sister showing up in his house. Nor can he believe that this mousey woman even had the courage to show up, arm in a cast and everything, to ask for his help. He wants to turn her down flat, but if there is a chance Lynx is still alive, he needs to help her. Reluctantly.

I really enjoyed this first TFLAC book. Marc and Tori work so well together. Tori starts out the story as a mousey, slightly prim and proper, virgin.  She is scared and desperate to find her twin brother Alex. She has been through a lot to even get to Marc’s house and then he treats her with indifference and arrogance. Tori is a hard one to crack though, she is a lot stronger than she gives herself credit for. Being tortured for two weeks I was surprised she was a pulled together as she was. That is a lot for even operatives but she seems to have taken it in stride. Tori’s description as well as Marc’s seemed to morph throughout the book. At the beginning she is described as mousey and him as “could never be attractive”….however, by the end its more of a GQ model and a librarian out of a 80′s rock video. Marc is downright mean to Tori several times through out the book and yet Cherry makes you love him. She makes you believe in him and his ability to not only change but to overcome his past.

I think my favorite scene is towards the end when Tori decides to take a stand and she makes an excellent shot on a bad guy. I was all “HELL YEAH, who’s mousey now BITCH”

The action in this book is continuous from page one. You won’t want to put it down and at only 250 pages it’s a fast read. The Mercenary is an excellent opening book for Cherry’s T-FLAC series!

I give The Mercenary by Cherry Adair 4 stars!

 

 

*FYI- Cherry Challenge is officially underway! This is the second book of hers I have read for my challenge. I cheated and included Undertow b/c I couldn’t wait to read it till the January 1st*

Cherry Adair Weeks Come To A Close

It’s been a super fun week for me talking Cherry books! I am so excited to start my challenge now! I’d like to finish the week by focusing on Cherry’s anthologies and stand alone books. I think I have them all here waiting to be read along with my T-FLAC books. I will be sprinkling them in as I go through her T-FLAC backlist. I am also, OF COURSE, extremely excited for her upcoming books in 2011. I will share more covers with you as soon as I see them….

 

Black Magic

SHE HATES USING MAGIC . . . Ever since the death of her parents, Sara Temple has rejected her magical gifts. Then, in a moment of extreme danger, she unknowingly sends out a telepathic cry for help—to the one man she is convinced she never wants to see again.

HE’S A POWERFUL WIZARD . . . Jackson Slater thought he was done forever with his ex-fiancée, but when he hears her desperate plea, he teleports halfway around the world to aid her in a situation where magic has gone suddenly, brutally wrong.

THEY’VE BEEN CHOSEN TO SAVE THE WORLD . . . But while Sara and Jack remain convinced they are completely mismatched, the Wizard Council feels otherwise. A dark force is killing some of the world’s most influential wizards, and the ex-lovers have just proved their abilities are mysteriously amplified when they work together. But with the fate of the world at stake, will the violent emotions still simmering between them drive them farther apart . . . or bring them back into each other’s arms?

 

 

 

 

Seducing Mr Right

SHE WANTED SOME POINTERS…

Catherine Harris can’t think of a time she *wasn’t* in love with Luke Van Buren. Unfortunatly, he’s too stubborn to see it. He treats her like a kid sister and clearly doesn’t see her as a woman. Cat tells Luke she wants to meet Mr. Right – with his help!

HE WAS THE PERFECT TEACHER…

Luke can’t believe his bad luck. He’s watched out for Cat for years. Now she’s older and gorgeous, the feelings he has sure aren’t brotherly! So when she asks him to teach her the art of seduction…well, he’s more than a little reluctant.

But when could he *ever* say no to Cat?

 

 

 

 

 

Take Me

Business exec Joshua Falcon is used to getting his way in the boardroom—and in the bedroom. And when he meets gorgeous Jessie Adams at a party, he wants her. Now. Naked in his four-poster. Together the two of them could have a hot sexual affair—with no commitments.

That suits Jessie to a T. Long nights of incredible sex. No ties. All she wants is a baby by the man she’s always secretly hungered for…and then she’s moving on. Except Jessie and Joshua share a surprising past. One that’s about to take them where they never ever expected to go…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anthologies

The Bodyguard – Includes a T-FLAC novella

“Temptation on Ice”

When paranormal operative Sebastian Tremayne heads to the Arctic Circle to keep an eye on red-hot physicist Michaela Giese, the polar ice cap isn’t the only thing in danger of melting. This beautiful brainy woman could spark a nuclear disaster he cannot stop—even with magic—and ignite a fiery passion he cannot resist…

“Temptation in Shadows”

Tall, lean, muscular—and definitely rough around the edges—Sean Walker is not your typical nightclub bodyguard. He’s a controller of shadows, able to wield darkness at will. But when a mysterious woman at the club turns out to have powers greater than his own, he has no choice but seduction…

“Hunting Temptation”

A manhunter by trade, Seth is on the trail of his most dangerous prey yet: a living, breathing, maneating werewolf. But the last thing he expects to catch in his trap is a beautiful, beguiling woman—with some wild animal urges of her own…

 

 

 

Dare Me

Three passionate novellas in a high stakes romantic suspense anthology featuring:

A sizzling trio of novellas from three national bestselling masters of seductive suspense-stories of women who takes chances, women who gamble everything on love, women who accept the dare.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date With A Devil

A spy should know better, but this spy gets stuck on a blind-date assignment with the ex-partner who broke her heart. A lot of making up can get done between scaling rooftops and dodging bullets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Hot Santa

Snowball’s Chance by Cherry Adair–Kendall decks the halls, unaware that a serial killer has her on the top of his list. Of course, being naughty with the sexy good guy sent to protect her would be so nice.

Santa Slave by Leanne Banks–After her best friend disappears, Hilary takes matters into her own hands and finds herself caught in the throes of danger, while a hunky male operative hopes to mix pleasure with business.

Runaway Santa by Pamela Britton–Biologist Kaitlyn Moneypenny’s research is finally leading to a big scientific breakthrough . . . and mortal peril. When bullets start to fly, so do the sparks between Kaitlyn and her Santa-clad rescuer.

Killer Christmas by Kelsey Roberts–When several Santas are murdered at a swanky department store, the new CEO, Meghan Beckham, had better watch out, had better not cry–because a serial killer has come to town.

 

 

 

 

Rescue Me – Includes T-FLAC novella

“Tropical Heat”

When Dr. Elizabeth Goodall is kidnapped and held captive in the African jungle, her only hope for rescue is counterterrorist operative Sam Pelton. But to escape from a brutal warlord, they must confront a powerful attraction that could prove more treacherous than the wilds of the jungle…

“Atlanta Heat”

Em Delaney has wanted bad-boy Macey March for as long as she can remember. But as a Navy SEAL under the command of her overprotective godfather, Macey is off-limits to Em…until a kidnapping attempt forces them to share tantalizingly close quarters—and a forbidden desire.

“Desert Heat”

Assistant D.A. Elena Martinez never wanted to fall for police detective Seth King. When they are teamed up on a charity hike in the Grand Canyon, however, their chemistry sizzles under the desert sun. But a vengeful drug lord is determined not to let them survive the canyon with their lives—and love—intact…

 

 

When you find a “new to you” author do you devour their backlist of books? I tend to get a bit…uh…obsessed when I find a new author that I love. I get very happy when I find out there they a good size backlist for me to read. Then I disappear from the earth until I get that list read.

Now…..everyone…..GO READ!

New Cover for Hush (Lodestone book #1)?

So I’m sure this cover may change between now and when the book actually comes out…which is next summer I believe. But I found it and I wanted to share it…because, YUM. Maybe this will be the final, maybe it will be used for ARC’s who knows….

I like a sensitive guy as much as the next girl…but I also like them heavily armed….ESPECIALLY if there is danger coming for my ass. A half-naked guy in the jungle with a machete….yeah, I”m down.  Bring on the bad guys!

How in the world I am supposed to be able to wait MONTHS for this book to be in my hands I don’t know….Cherry is grinning right now…I just know it.

T-FLAC Series Books 6-10

Welcome back everyone! Today I am highlighting Cherry Adair’s T-FLAC series books 6 -10!

On Thin Ice

Lily Munroe thought she had married an honest, dependable man, but she was painfully mistaken. It didn’t take long for her once-loving husband to become a secretive stranger–mixing with shady people and even shadier dealings. Although Lily nursed him through a sudden terminal illness, her marriage was over long before he passed away. During that difficult time, only her passion for the exhilarating Iditarod race across Alaska gave her something to look forward to–and she channeled her emotions into training dogs for the grueling event. Now single again, she’s more determined than ever to win the race, awaken her sense of self, and leave her past behind.

In the competition, the person to beat is two-time winner Derek Wright, a man Lily dubs Mr. Wrong. Extremely sexy and devilishly charming, Derek is the consummate playboy. Or is he? Although Lily can’t deny her intense attraction, she believes he is dangerous to her scarred heart. Little does she know that Derek is an elite antiterrorism agent–or how desperately she’ll need to depend on his skills to keep her alive once the race is under way.

Hot Ice (book 7)

Diamonds–jewels of every kind, in fact–are Taylor Kincaid’s best friends. The only thing she enjoys more is the challenge of stealing them, at which she excels like few others in the world. And specializing in plundering precious stones from wealthy international criminals just makes it all the more satisfying . . . and dangerously exciting. So for Taylor, there’s no resisting the double allure of snatching the elusive Blue Star diamonds–a prize she has pursued across three continents–from the South American stronghold of the murderous Morales terrorist organization.

The heist goes down without a hitch. Until Taylor discovers she has made off with more than she bargained for, namely the secret security-system codes that provide access to a South African diamond mine–packed with enough gems to sink a battleship. Suddenly, Taylor’s no longer just an ultrachic freelance jewel thief, but a reluctant player in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game against elite global trouble-shooters and bloodthirsty terrorists.

There’s nothing reluctant, however, about Huntington St. John, the top T-FLAC operative who’s hot on Taylor’s trail. And in Taylor’s opinion, just plain hot. The feeling, emotional and otherwise, is very mutual. Though they’re on opposite sides of the law, Hunt and Taylor swiftly come to appreciate each other’s well-honed skills. But since ecstasy is fleeting, and diamonds are forever, Taylor soon slips from the sheets and hits the streets . . . to reclaim the jewels she stashed overseas. And true to his name, Hunt is close behind–but this time, he’s after more than the codes. With the clock ticking, and two groups of terrorists closing fast, they’ll have to mix pleasure with some very risky business. If they can survive danger at every turn, outwit the ultimate high-tech security system, and somehow conquer each other . . . they just might get everything they desire.

Edge Of Danger (book 8 )

Even the deepest peril couldn’t keep him away from her.

As an anti-terrorism operative in T-FLAC’s classified paranormal unit, the intrepid, ruggedly handsome Gabriel Edge protects the world from the forces of evil. So when an ingenious and extremely volatile invention is stolen from a covert lab in Arizona, Gabriel zeroes in on the brilliant young scientist who helped to create the device. From Gabriel’s first contact, Eden Cahill leaves an indelible impression.

Using a mysterious telepathic power as ancient as his Scottish heritage, as well as his seductive physical charms, Gabriel must infiltrate Eden’s mind to uncover the secrets she so desperately protects. But Gabriel is in a bind–for the only way to penetrate Eden’s memories is through one shared intimate encounter that will trigger revelations, shatter lives, and just might save humanity–all at a terribly steep price.

Edge of Fear (book 9)

He would rewrite the past to save the woman he loves.

The fearless Caleb Edge is one of three brothers assigned to the top-secret paranormal unit of an elite counterterrorism group. As a prized T-FLAC agent, Caleb uses his special mystical gifts to rewind history, halt evil in its tracks, and protect innocent people . . . like Heather Shaw.

The beautiful daughter of a terrorism financier, Heather watched her father brutally murder her mother. Now, to escape his clutches, Heather begins a new life, far from the realm of power and privilege in which she grew up. On the hunt for Heather’s father, Caleb hopes that Heather can lead him to his target, and he’ll do anything to achieve his objective –even if it means using his striking good looks to his advantage. But in the face of malevolent forces, Caleb doesn’t anticipate a burning conflict between duty and desire, or that he might have to use his power to turn back time–not for justice, but for love.

Edge Of Darkness (book 10)

There was magic between them, along with undeniable passion.

An anti-terrorism agent with a warrior’s body and a magnetic smile, Duncan Edge is working for T-FLAC’s special paranormal unit, on a mission to halt a lethal terrorist cell. Along the way, Duncan crosses paths with Serena Campbell, a woman of dazzling wizardry and astonishing beauty. Yet Serena will marshal every ounce of her energy, charms, and smarts to steer clear of Duncan, whose flirty yet disastrous childhood antics left her with a longstanding grudge.

Yet separation is near impossible: Duncan suspects that Serena is being unwittingly used by terrorists for a vast, murderous undertaking. Now Duncan and Serena, charged with an ever-growing burning desire, need to set aside the past and their prejudices. In their paranormal world, a dangerous force gathers strength. Time is running out for two people who must enter the darkness together and hope there’s light on the other side.

*Note* Books 8, 9 and 10 can be read as a stand alone trilogy, however they are included as part of the T-FLAC whole series

Hehe look at those pretty matching covers…the OCD in me rejoices! Today let’s talk about stand alone books in a series. Do you like when you can read out-of-order? Or in Cherry’s case you can pull a trilogy out of an overall series?

I enjoy both ways actually. I tend to pick up a book and crack it open not even bothering to think if it’s in a series or not. I’ve gotten better since starting this blog, because I am more familiar with authors and series. I first found Cherry in the library. I think my local branch had maybe four books in this series, and no..not books 1-4. Probably more like 3, 6, 10 and 12 (just pulling numbers out of the air here people). I read those books not even thinking until too late that they were part of a bigger whole. Which is the case in point for my personal challenge. I missed a lot of crucial information by skipping around I’m sure.

So while I enjoy being able to read them out-of-order if I wish …I love having a larger picture with clues over several books. Keeps me coming back for more.

What’s your opinion?

T-Flac Series Books 1-5

Continuing on with my Cherry Adair Week I wanted to talk about the T-FLAC books. Since I plan on essentially starting over with this series in January, I am just going to talk about books 1-5 today.

The Mercenary (book 1)

Victoria Jones was a lousy liar. Not that the sensible bookkeeper was accustomed to lying—or anything else that would have disrupted her safe, dull existence. But her world took a terrifying turn when her twin brother, Alex, an agent for T-FLAC, the elite antiterrorist task force, went missing.

Now she’ll do anything to find him…lie, cheat, even subject herself to the predatory advances of Alex’s T-FLAC partner, Marc Savin, if it will help get her brother home safe.

But trusting the sexy, brooding operative might just be the risk of a lifetime.

Kiss and Tell (book 2)

Marnie Wright has seen more than her fair share of testosterone, having grown up with four over-protective brothers. But now a longhaired mountain man named Jake Dolan has invaded a peaceful day of soul-searching at her grandmother’s old cabin. Sure, she was trespassing on his private property, but did he have to pull a gun on her? After being stashed in secret underground lair – complete with security monitors and a huge arsenal – Marnie realizes the guy is military, top secret military. Yet he also has the most beautiful mouth she has ever seen.

The last thing Jake wants in his dangerous life is a woman. Doesn’t like them. Doesn’t need them. But a man would have to be dead not to fall for the sexy-as-sin Marnie Wright. But how could he have feelings for someone who may be killed just for being close to him? His days, after all, are numbered…

Hide and Seek (book 3)

A steamy, heart-stopping thrill ride through the jungle as a woman living a lie is forced to trust the one man who can expose her secrets. . . .

Posing as the spoiled girlfriend of an international crimelord, Delanie Eastman braves a remote mountain in South America to find her missing sister. The last person she expects to see is Kyle Wright, the man she had a torrid affair with four years ago. What is he doing so far from home? Though frightened and suspicious of this man who is not what he seems, Delanie cannot resist the dangerous attraction that draws her ever closer to him like a moth to flame.
Kyle is in the middle of his own secret mission and he’s not about to let the gorgeous, unpredictable Delanie ruin his carefully laid plans. He will guide Delanie out of the jungle by any means necessary–including seduction. But just one touch is all it takes to rekindle the intoxicating flame that still burns between them, igniting an arsenal of desire that could cost them their lives. For soon both are on the run, playing a lethal game of . . .

In To Deep (book 4)

Beauty can be deceiving. . . .

Tally Cruise has come to Paradise Island for a long-awaited reunion with the father she never knew. But when she arrives, he is nowhere to be found. Still, she is so thrilled by the seductive beauty of the island that she doesn’t see the danger that is boiling right below the surface—until a mysterious explosion nearly kills her. She is rescued by an enigmatic man whose intensity is as undeniable as his sex appeal . . . a mysterious stranger who is not what he seems.

Michael Wright is on Paradise to settle an old score with Tally’s father, the man responsible for the accident that ended his Navy SEAL career . . . and killed his best friend. But even though he hopes to use Tally to reach his target, Michael cannot deny the deep feelings she inspires within him, or the fact that her life is in serious danger. Paradise Island is a place full of hidden intrigue and peril, as deadly as it is beautiful, and Michael will need every skill he learned as a SEAL to ensure that he and Tally escape alive. . . .

Out Of Sight (book 5)

Sometimes chemistry is a matter of life and death. . . .

Though her confidence is badly shaken by a training accident, A. J. Cooper vows to become an excellent T-FLAC operative. She is everything the antiterrorist agency looks for—she’s smart, resourceful, and a crack shot. Eager to prove herself to her instructor, the highly regarded Kane Wright, A. J. takes on a difficult and potentially deadly assignment. A success in the field could be just the thing she needs to make her career with the agency—and working so closely with the extraordinary and irresistibly sexy Kane is a fantasy come to life.

Kane Wright is a master of disguise, hiding his powerful attraction for A. J. in the name of professionalism. But when she doesn’t bounce back quickly after her accident, Kane’s desire becomes concern. In the field, even a moment’s hesitation can turn a routine operation into a deadly one. With A. J. taking a lead position in this mission, Kane knows he won’t be able to take his eyes off his gorgeous tomboy trainee. Under the hot desert sun, even as they struggle to unravel a madman’s devious plot, their long denied passion will finally boil over. . .

Stop back tomorrow as we go over books 6-10 in the T-Flac Series!

 

Let’s talk covers! Do you like when covers match other in the series? Or do you like each cover to be different? I like when covers match, when they just change up the color scheme or something. It makes it easier for me to group them together on my bookshelf…AND prettier. But that just might be my slight OCD talking

Undertow by Cherry Adair comes out this week! SQUEE!

A few months ago I met one of the nicest people online…bestselling author Cherry Adair! If you’re not part of her Facebook page, Twitter list or newsletter why in the world not? Go! Do it now! Not only are you missing out on an awesome person…but her writing is FAB-U-LOUS! Tomorrow I will have her on for an in-depth interview…I am extremely excited…but today I want to focus on her newest book that hits shelves on Tuesday (the 28th):

UNDERTOW

Teal Williams is content with her career as a ship’s master mechanic—until Zane Cutter, the “Casanova of the Caribbean,” makes her an offer she can’t refuse: to climb on board with him for a real-life treasure hunt. Teal must help him dredge up a shipwrecked vessel containing an abundance of gold, silver, and emeralds—and she’ll claim part of the prize.

HE’S BLOWN OFF COURSE.

Zane needs a mechanic—not a lover—and Teal, who can also dive, is perfect for the job.  So it suits him just fine that Teal is completely immune to his charms…or so he tells himself.  But with a deadly enemy in their midst—one who’s silently edging closer—Zane and Teal sink into troubled waters. Trapped in the middle of a perilous sea, they have no one to turn to but each other as they face down a danger that runs unfathomably deep—and a passion that runs even deeper…

Undertow is the first in Cherry’s new Cutter Cay series focusing on the Cutter brothers. The second and third book are both due out next year. To say I am excited for this series, well that doesn’t do it justice! I WANT THESE BOOKS! Also next year Cherry will be unveiling another new series called Lodestone.

I have been a fan of Cherry’s work for some time but I don’t think I have scratched the surface. Cherry has a series of books called the T-FLAC series. These are black ops type romance books. There are 14 full length novels in that series, I believe. I have read some of them but certainly not in the correct order…our library isn’t the greatest here in Stark County, Ohio LOL. She also has some stand alone romance books that aren’t part of a series.

I will be talking a bit more about the TFLAC series later in the week…so watch for that…

CHERRY’S BIO

From her personal website:

Always an adventurer in life as well as writing, best-selling author Cherry Adair moved halfway across the globe from Cape Town, South Africa to the United States.

She settled in beautiful San Francisco, where she started what eventually became a thriving interior design business. “I loved being a designer because it was varied and creative, and I enjoyed working with the public.” A voracious reader when she was able to carve out the time, Cherry found her brain crowded with characters and stories of her own. “Eventually,” she says, “the stories demanded to be told.”

Cherry writes five to seven hours a day, six days a week. When asked why she chooses to write romantic suspense, she says, “Who says you can’t have adventure and a great love life?  Of course if you’re talking about an adventurous love life, that’s another thing altogether.  Actually I write romantic suspense with adventure because I like to entertain and nothing keeps readers happier than a rapid pulse with a happy ending.”

Popular on the workshop circuit, Cherry gives lively classes on writing and the writing life. Pulling no punches when asked how to become a published writer, Cherry insists, “Sit your butt in the chair and write. There’s no magic to it. Writing is hard work. It isn’t for sissies or whiners.”

Their dream house finally complete, Cherry loves to spend time at home. A corner desk keeps her focused on writing, but the windows behind her, with a panoramic view of the front gardens, are always calling her to come outside and play. Her new office has nine-foot ceilings, a fireplace, a television and built-in bookcases that will house approximately 3,500 paperback books.

“What can I say? My keeper shelf has been breeding in the middle of the night, rather like dryclean wire clothes hangers.”

Because she loves to entertain friends and family, Cherry’s favorite part of the house is her Tuscan kitchen, which features large terracotta tiles on both the floor and counter, and glossy cobalt blue tiles on the center island accented with a gorgeous hand painted tile mural over the stove.

Now that the inside of the house is completed, Cherry has turned her attention to the garden. She loves flowers, and everything in her garden has to do double duty.  “If I can’t see it, smell it or cover something over with it, it simply must go.”  Especially since the lake and view of snowcapped Mount Rainer is always in view.

Her other passions include laughing with David, reading, Ben & Jerry’s Fudge Brownie ice cream, and her daily Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino.  “Now if I could just get the two of them together and make Fudge Mocha Frappuccino ice cream, we’d really be in business.”

NIKKI’S PERSONAL READING CHALLENGE 2011

Alright everyone, we are quickly approaching 2011. I have noticed a bunch of people have decided to do reading challenges for the year. I’ve read a bunch of them but none of them jumped out at me that I wanted to commit to. So, in lieu of starting a challenge I have no interest in finishing I decided I would make a personal challenge for myself. I want to read Cherry Adair’s TFLAC series, in order, as well as her new Cutter Cay series and maybe a few of her stand alone romances. I will also provide reviews and thoughts for each book as I go. Hopefully that will keep me accountable HA.

So what was in my box that came in the mail a few days ago from Ebay? Welllllllll…..THIS

That’s every book except for some of the ones on top, which I already owned And I own a few more that came in the box but for the purposes of this picture, I left them out. So I will have a few copies to hand out when I get to them.

Stop back because this week is Cherry Adair week on the blog! Help get me pumped up for my reading challenge in the new year! I’ll be going over all the books in the T-Flac series as well as a few random Cherry books I will be reading as well.

 

HAPPY READING!