Showing posts with label Pocket Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pocket Books. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

SAY NO MORE (GRAVEDIGGERS #3)

Return to New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Liliana Hart’s romantic suspense series, the Gravediggers, with this thrilling game of cat and mouse between a member of the Gravediggers and the brilliant woman hot on his heels.

Sometimes the dead do rise…

Dante Malcolm is a man of refined tastes. He was once a part of Britain’s Elite Intelligence Force, but there was a reason he’d never been able to capture Simon Locke, the notorious thief who always seemed to be one step ahead. That’s because Dante and Simon were one and the same, until Dante’s double life eventually caught up with him and now he belongs to the Gravediggers.

Eva Rothschild is a Detective Inspector with Interpol and is the one responsible for catching MI-6’s most notorious agent in his final heist—except the heist killed him. But something has never felt right about his death, and it’s haunted her for months. It was too easy, and Dante Malcolm was too smart to go down that way.

Dante might belong to the Gravediggers in body, but his heart and soul will always belong to the next job. The rest of the team doesn’t know about his alter ego because he made sure the information went missing from his file. So when the job he’s always waited for seems like a possibility, he sneaks out of the country like a thief in the night, only to run into the only woman who’s ever been able to match him in wit—and passion—for the job. Except they’re standing on opposite sides of the law—and only one of them can walk away with the prize.

Release Date: July 25, 2017
Pocket Books
Gravediggers #3
Romantic Suspense
Review copy provided by publisher

Nikki’s Review:

This series just keeps getting better and better! I loved the first two books, but this book was even better! Maybe I connected with the characters more...I'm not sure, really. It was just damn good!

This series is like James Bond, but with delicious sexy times and over the top alpha heroes. Dante leads a secret life that Liv is oblivious to. He's a spy, but he skates the edge of the law. When he's forced to leave Liv behind and join the Gravediggers, she's left heartbroken.

Liv is a kick buff heroine who can take care of herself. She's trying to make amends for a past tragedy from when she was a child. To do this, she'll take down any bad guy that gets in her way!

The chemistry between these two was palpable. Liv wants to hate him for what he did. Dante still wants her with a fiery passion. That whole love and hate thing makes the lust leap off of the pages! 

I had so much fun going on this adventure with the hero and heroine. Liliana Hart is brilliant when it comes to twist and turns in a romantic suspense. Her writing keeps me on the edge of my seat from page one. I love the witty banter between the teammates. Miller Darling (the romance writer from book two) cracks me up! I could get lost in just reading the dialogue. I love it!

There's lots of emotion in this book. Both Dante and Liv are looking for redemption, even if they don't realize it. They come to realize that they're each other's other half. I didn't ugly cry in this book, but I definitely had all the feels.

This series is nothing short of incredible. The writing is outstanding. The characters make you care about them. I'm dying for Axel's book. His story is going to wreck me. Yay for ugly cries! 

If you like books that have super sexy spies, adventure, and a lot of laughter...read this book! Read the series! 


Rating: 4.5 Stars (A)

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

THE DARKEST CORNER (GRAVEDIGGERS #1)

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Liliana Hart’s first book in her suspenseful Gravediggers series, featuring an elite group of mysterious men who might be dead to the world, but are also tasked with saving it—and no one can ever know.

The Gravediggers aren’t exactly what they seem. They’re the most elite of the world’s fighting forces—and all they have in common is that they’ve been betrayed by the countries they’ve died for. Because they are dead. To their country, their military, and their families.

Sometimes the dead do rise...

Solomon Lange is a dead man walking. A former black ops agent, he was disavowed and stripped of all honor before being recruited as a Gravedigger. But his honor and good name no longer matter, because no one knows he’s alive, and he’ll never get the recognition he deserves. His mission is simple: save the world or die trying. And for God’s sake, don’t ever fall in love. That’s a rule punishable by death. The kind of death a man can’t be brought back from.

Tess Sherman is the only mortician in Last Stop, Texas. She has no idea how Solomon Lange ended up in her funeral home, but she’ll eat her hat if he’s only a funeral home assistant. Solomon is dangerous, deadly, and gorgeous. And she knows her attraction to him can only end in heartache.

Solomon is on a mission to stop the most fatal terror attack the world has ever known—what’s known as The Day of Destiny—a terrorist’s dream. But when he discovers Tess has skills he can use to stop them, he has to decide if he can trust her with secrets worth dying for. And, most important, he has to decide if he can trust her with his heart.

Release Date: May 23, 2017
Gravediggers #1
Pocket Books
Romantic Suspense
Review copy provided by publisher

Nikki’s Review:
To say that I was excited about this new series by Liliana Hart is an understatement. Ms. Hart's novels have captivated me from the moment I first read, Cade, in her Mackenzie series! 

This book had a different feel than the Mackenzie books. The romance was very much still there, but there was more mystery and suspense in the plot. The Mackenzie's were always full of those elements, too. But this time, I felt like it was equally balanced with the romance aspect. I loved it!

In my opinion, this book was very character driven. I could "see inside the heart" of them. Obviously, with the secondary characters, I was left wanting more, which is a sign of great writing! I was already anticipating the next book in the series, and I was barely through the first four chapters! 

I love Tess Sherman! She made an otherwise serious plot, funny. Her spitfire temper is something to behold! I love how "real" she was. She has insecurities, but she's tough. She babbles when she's nervous, which is giggle worthy! The very sight of Deacon can reduce her to a babbling mess. 

Deacon is my favourite kind of hero. He's all broody and serious, but there's more to him lurking under his exterior. He's a man of integrity and honour. He'll do what's right, no matter the cost. And he'll fight for what he wants...and he wants Tess!

This book had a frustratingly slow burn. There was so much chemistry between Tess and Deacon. I was constantly holding my breath and hoping they'd get to the hot sexy times. But I had to wait. It was important that it went in that direction, but that made it no less frustrating. But holy hell, when they finally got to the hot sweaty stuff...hallelujah! It was delicious! I never knew that a motorcycle could be used for something other than driving. Huh...you learn something new everyday! 

There's so much going on in this book. But not in that confusing-what the hell is happening now-way. It's very detailed oriented, and I can't imagine the countless hours of research that Liliana put into it. The suspense aspect left me with chills. With the world the way that is right now, it all seemed too plausible. I was drawn into this book. I ignored what was going on around me. I craved the details. 

I don't want to focus too much on the intricacies of the plot. I don't want to spoil it for you. The whole concept of a secret ops team that are so secret, not even the President knows about them is enthralling. If you're looking for a book or series that has a great balance of action and romance, this is it! If you want to read about brave men, who happen to be gorgeous, risk life and limb, all the while leading secret lives, save the world...read this book! And if you want to read a book that delivers the kind of romance you can expect from a Liliana Hart novel...well, here ya go!

Rating: 4 Stars (A)

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Monday, May 01, 2017

SNARED (ELEMENTAL ASSASSIN #16)

If you don’t know Gin “the Spider” Blanco, you don’t know dangerous female heroines.

Irony 101—The Spider herself snared in someone else’s web…



Another week, another few clues trickling in about the Circle, the mysterious group that supposedly runs the city’s underworld. Gathering intel on my hidden enemies is a painstaking process, but a more immediate mystery has popped up on my radar: a missing girl.

My search for the girl begins on the mean streets of Ashland, but with all the killers and crooks in this city, I’m not holding out much hope that she’s still alive.



A series of clues leads me down an increasingly dark, dangerous path, and I realize that the missing girl is really just the first thread in this web of evil. As an assassin, I’m used to facing down the worst of the worst, but nothing prepares me for this new, terrifying enemy—one who strikes from the shadows and is determined to make me the next victim. 

Release Date: April 25, 2017
Elemental Assassin #16
Urban Fantasy
Pocket Books
Review copy provided by publisher

Liza’s Review:

I've been a fan of the Elemental Assassin series from the very first book. Honestly it is one of those series I generally read and listen to the audiobook later because I love the series so much. I'm really enjoying the mystery of the members of The Circle and the leader of The Circle. 

Snared was a good addition to the Elemental Assassin series. I will say I wish we had a bit more focus on discovering more of the members and the leader of The Circle, rather than suddenly having a serial killer in Ashland. I'll just say, I find it hard to believe Gin, especially with Silvio as her assistant, had no idea there was a potential serial killer in Ashland. Yes she had been busy, but she is normally better about keeping up with everything in Ashland. I did enjoy the Dollmaker storyline, especially as we learned the motive behind the killer's mindset. 

I did want more from the Circle, especially as Gin was going after Damien Rivera as the weakest link of the members. I have to say I'm totally and completely intrigued by the vampire Tucker and the fact that while a member of the Circle, he seems to keep saving Gin. I do think he has probably done so for the last time without having issues with the leader of the Circle.

I had a couple of other issues with Snared, but honestly they are issues that have popped up before in books, so it isn't something that will keep me from reading and enjoying each book. Gin has an innate sense to go with her gut instinct and yet there were several times in Snared she ignored her gut and there were issues because of it. I get because of childhood trauma she could have blocked out memories about people from her past. However, it seems like her dreams that give her back those memories always pop up after she has met the person from her past without recognition. I get it a time or two, but it seems to be a running issue for Gin. She is such a smart and kick-ass character, I find it hard to believe her memory could be that bad. 

I will say even with the issues I mentioned, it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of Snared nor would it ever keep me from continuing to read the series. I love seeing Gin continue to work to clean up Ashland and work with her friends to solve each problem as it happens. Honestly, Snared made me even more excited about Gin's future battle with the members of the Circle. 


Rating: 4 Stars (B) 

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

NICE GUYS BITE (ELEMENTAL ASSASSIN #15.5)

New York Times bestseller Jennifer Estep continues her Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series with a novella starring Silvio Sanchez, the vampire assistant of Gin Blanco, as he goes on a holiday date that turns out to be more deadly than romantic.

Working for Gin Blanco (aka the Spider, the assassin who runs the Ashland underworld) doesn’t leave much time for romance, especially with Gin’s holiday party planning in full swing. But when he catches the eye of a charming gentleman, Silvio finds himself going out for coffee.

All’s fair in love and war, though. Just as Silvio is starting to enjoy himself, he realizes he’s being watched. His nice guy date doesn’t sense the danger, and Silvio wants to keep it that way (and, well, keep the guy alive) so Silvio ends the date early—only to be abducted by some villainous giants. 

Will Silvio survive the night and make it back to the Pork Pit in time for Gin’s holiday party? Only if he decks the hall with bodies...

Release Date: December 12, 2016
Pocket Books
Elemental Assassin #15.5
Urban Fantasy
Review copy provided by publisher

Liza’s Review:

Nice Guys Bite is Silvio's story and from his point of view. As much as I love the series being from Gin's point of view, I love when Ms. Estep gives us a story from another character's point of view as well.

I adore Silvio and how hard he works to keep Gin in charge of the underworld in Ashland. Especially since he stops her from killing people just because they are getting on her nerves on a regular basis. I love that although Silvio works for Gin, they have really become great friends and Gin pushes him to go on his coffee date with Martin. 

Of course, being in Ashland of course nothing is as it seems. Silvio must fight of giants to protect himself and Martin and as with anything else in Ashland, things aren't always as they seem. I had always adored Silvio, but I absolutely loved him after watching him battle giants with the strength he gained from drinking their blood, and his battle of wits against an unsuspecting enemy.

It seems that the Ashland underworld never takes a break, not even for Christmas. I loved everything about Nice Guys Bite and am now more than ready for the next full-length story in the series.


Rating: 5 Stars (B+)