A HOT X-MAS MIRACLE

Twenty years ago, badass military commander John “Viper” Mendez lost the love of his life. But fate brought them back together when he discovered she was still alive. Now they live a happily married life - and Kat’s pregnant. As Christmas approaches, they’re more in love than ever and looking forward to welcoming their new baby. 

But old secrets begin to resurface and old enemies might be coming back to haunt them. The only way to know is to hire rogue mercenary Ian Black to do some dirty work while Mendez stays close to his wife and keeps her safe - and keeps the investigation a secret from her. 

Christmas is a time of miracles. A season of snowy promises and gifts from the heart. When the holiday lights twinkle brightest, Mendez will either go on the offensive to save his family - or discover a truth that’ll change their lives forever.

**This story is a sequel to the events of HOT VALOR, Book 11 in the Hostile Operations Team Series. If you haven’t read that book, you’ll probably be lost. I highly recommend you read it before this Christmas story!

Release Date: December 1, 2020

H.O.T. Publishing

Hostile Operations Team #14.5

Military Romance/Contemporary Romance

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Liza' Review:

I absolutely adore the Hostile Operations Team books and all the spinoff series of books by Lynn Raye Harris. John "Viper" Mendez remains my absolute favorite character in the series, with Ian Black as a close second, so when I saw Viper had a Christmas story this year, I was totally and completely over the moon. Seriously, Ms. Harris gave her readers the very best early Christmas present this year!

I loved every single moment of A HOT X-mas Miracle. As the story centers around Mendez and Cat and the pending birth of their new baby, I was so happy to get to revisit these characters and see where life had taken them since HOT VALOR. I also loved getting to spend time with all the HOT family members, and especially Ian Black. I feel like I'm spending time with friends when reading each new installment in this series. Ms. Harris totally delivered with a family Christmas story with a few surprises thrown in along the way. I can't wait to see what happens next with the Hostile Operations Team and their families in upcoming books.

Rating: 5 Stars (A)

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DEADLY PAST RELEASE BLITZ

 

USA Today bestselling author Katie Reus is taking you back to Verona Bay with DEADLY PAST. If you love all things romantic suspense and thrillers, this is one you don't want to miss!

About DEADLY PAST

She lost everything once…

Autumn Perez was just twenty-two when she witnessed a brutal murder and gave up her entire life to put the killer behind bars. A decade later, witness protection has her settled in picturesque Verona Bay, teaching art at the local high school. It’s a quiet life…until she’s caught up in another harrowing event and she worries that the US Marshals will try to move her again. But Autumn is done running—she’s built a life, has friends. And now she’s pregnant after an intense one-night stand with her sexy neighbor.

This time she’s not running…

Lincoln Jordan has been biding his time with Autumn, his talented, gorgeous neighbor. The attraction between them is undeniable, and after their one incredible night together he wants more. But she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length. When it becomes clear that someone wants her dead, he steps up to protect her. He needs to earn her trust, and fast. Because the enemy is closer than they ever imagined.

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Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, and IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense. Her book Avenger’s Heat recently won the Georgia RWA Maggie Award for Excellence in the fantasy/paranormal category. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Blog | Instagram

HOT SEAL DEVOTION (HOT SEAL TEAM #8)

She’ll ask him to marry her. And pray he says yes…

Kayla wants a daddy for her little girl. Navy SEAL Zack is perfect for the job. Kayla’s made wrong choices before, but she knows this one is right. Zack’s a strong, honorable man who will keep her baby safe. 

Zack’s been twisted up inside from the moment he laid eyes on Kayla. It’s been months, and he still can’t untangle his feelings. Especially after the single night they shared. A night that took their relationship out of the friend zone and put it firmly into the hot zone. 

When Kayla proposes a marriage of convenience, Zack won’t agree to a name-only arrangement. If he’s going to marry Kayla, and be a dad to little Ana, then it’s all or nothing. 

But when Kayla’s past returns, threatening the life they’re building, Zack will sacrifice everything to protect his new family from harm…

Release Date: June 16, 2020

H.O.T. Publishing, LLC

HOT SEAL Team #8

Romantic Suspense

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Liza's Review:

With HOT SEAL Devotion readers finally get Kayla and Zack/Neo's story! I won't lie, I've been wanting this story since they first met and it was worth the wait.

Zack and Kayla had one night together and then she avoided him like the plague, which is pretty hard considering her sister is engaged to one of Zack's teammates, and they are all thrown together often. However, when Kayla's past comes back to haunt her, she knows Zack is the one man she can trust to protect not only herself, but her baby daughter Ana. Zack is all in on marrying Kayla and becoming a father to Ana, but won't agree to a marriage in name-only, and the sparks were strong from the very first.

The romance between Zack and Kayla is so strong in this story. I loved they both finally expressed their true feelings for one another. I also adored how quickly Zack took on the roll of dad to Ana. Kayla, Zack and Ana gave me all the happy feels as they became a family. I loved the chemistry between Kayla and Zack and fell in love with them as a couple.

Of course the reason Kayla asked Zack to marry her doesn't go away just because they got married. The Kings of Doom are back and want Kayla to pay for the money the MC lost when her ex was put in jail causing the club to disband. Everything having to do with the Kings of Doom was super intense and had me on the edge of my seat. Bring on the HOT team and Black's Bandits, who have learned to work together when needed. I absolutely adored the camaraderie between these groups. The members of the HOT teams are like family and that is just another reason these stories keep me coming back for more.

Lynn Raye Harris gives her readers another wonderful installment in the HOT SEAL series. HOT SEAL Devotion is a story full of emotions and action that will keep the reader engaged until the very last page. 

Rating: 4 Stars (B)

TOXIC VENGEANCE RELEASE BLITZ

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Toxic Vengeance by Kaylea Cross

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A past poisoned by lies.

Toxins expert Eden Foster was trained never to get close to anyone. She’s only broken that rule twice, and each time it ended in heartbreak. Her mentor was murdered in front of her, and now the man she was forced to deceive and leave behind has suddenly become a threat. She wants justice, but the only way she’ll get it is by joining forces with the only man to pose a threat to her guarded heart—the CIA contractor tasked with capturing and turning her in.

Risking a second chance could cost them everything.

Zack Maguire has spent his entire adult life serving his country, but this time, he’s torn between duty and his heart. Eden might not be the woman he thought she was, but he refuses to accept that everything between them was a lie. If she’s being hunted, he’s all in. He won’t sit back and do nothing when her life is on the line. As the danger mounts, he’ll do anything to protect her. And when their enemies close in, the only way they’ll live long enough to have a second chance is to let go of the past and learn to trust each other.

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kaylea Cross writes edge-of-your-seat military romantic suspense. Her work has won many awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence. A Registered Massage Therapist by trade, Kaylea is also an avid gardener, artist, Civil War buff, Special Ops aficionado, belly dance enthusiast and former nationally-carded softball pitcher. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband and family.

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HOT SEAL HERO (HOT SEAL TEAM #7)

She fears for her life.

He’ll risk his to protect her.
Falling in love? Not part of the plan…

Chloe Cooper is on the run from an abusive ex. Living in a new state, with a new name, she’s ready to focus on rebuilding her life. She’s got a job she loves, a new home—and a sexy Navy SEAL neighbor who makes her pulse flutter in spite of her determination not to get involved. But when a threatening message arrives, her dread about what her ex will do if he finds her forces her to make a choice.

Ryan “Dirty Harry” Callahan is protective by nature. When he meets Chloe, it’s clear she’s skittish about something. When he learns why she ran from her old life, his first objective is to keep her safe. His second is to make sure she knows she can trust him—and that she’ll have a posse of Navy SEALs at her back if she ever needs them.

When the attraction between Ryan and Chloe explodes, they’re helpless to resist its seductive heat. Everything is finally going right for Chloe—until her worst fears come true. With Chloe missing and her life on the line, Ryan will stop at nothing to get her back. Before he loses the woman he loves forever. 

Release Date: July 2, 2019

H.O.T. Publishing, LLC

HOT SEAL Team #7

Romantic suspense/Military Romance

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Liza's Review:

The HOT SEAL Team books along with the Hostile Operations Team original series of books are some of my favorite romantic suspense/military romances on the market today. Lynn Raye Harris pulls me in from the very first page with each new story, and I love we get updates of prior couples with each new book. HOT SEAL Hero is Ryan "Dirty Harry" Callahan's book and it was another winner in the series.

Chloe Cooper is such a strong woman. She is on the run from her abusive ex, and has moved across the country to start her life over. Lucky for her, when she goes to get her neighbor to move his truck, she meets Ryan Callahan in all his glory, and he immediately steps up to help when she needs it. I felt a connection between Ryan and Chloe from the moment they met. I love that Ryan was so protective of Chloe from day one and especially loved he let her set the pace of their relationship. There was some serious heat between them, yet a sweetness to their relationship as well and both aspects worked for me. I really felt like while they did rush into the physical aspect of their relationship at first, once they backed off a bit, I felt like their strong friendship made their romantic relationship even stronger.

Of course we all knew the dangerous ex would make an appearance again before the end, which gave us time with Mendez and Ian Black on page!!! My love for these 2 men is strong and I love seeing them interact with one another. I love when we get to see the Teams at work, and seeing Ryan and his team work together to find Chloe and bring her back had me on the edge of my seat. I loved it!!!

HOT SEAL Hero was a really wonderful story. Lynn Raye Harris is one of my go-to authors for romantic suspense, and she gave me all I was looking for and more with this story. Readers who love romance, action, and lots of sexy soldiers will love this latest installment in the HOT SEAL Team series.

Rating: 4.5 Stars (B+)

HOT JUSTICE (HOSTILE OPERATIONS TEAM #14)

She's searching for justice. He's searching for peace. 

What they need is each other. They just don't know it yet...

Dean "Wolf" Garner is the kind of guy who loves hard and leaves fast. From the moment he rescues reporter Haylee Jamison in the Guatemalan jungle, he can't stop thinking about the dark-haired beauty. His life is too complicated for romantic entanglements though--and not even a woman like Haylee can convince him otherwise.  

Haylee wasn't supposed to be in the drug cartel's compound, but she was captured while on a mission of her own: find the trail of fake opioids entering the US and halt the operation. Back home in DC, Haylee can't stop thinking about the gorgeous military operator who rocked her world for one steamy night before leaving. But when she uncovers a conspiracy and finds herself in danger, there's only one man she trusts to keep her safe.

It's easy for Wolf to risk his life to protect Haylee and give her the justice she desires. The hard part is taking a chance and admitting what's in his heart before it's too late. 
Before he loses the best thing that's ever happened to him.

Release Date: January 15, 2019

H.O.T. Publishing, LLC

Hostile Operations Team #14

Military Romance/Romantic Suspense

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Liza's Review:

Hot Justice is the newest release in the Hostile Operations Team series from Lynn Raye Harris. Ms. Harris has given her readers another wonderful story with Hot Justice and yet another couple to fall for with Haylee and Wolf (Dean).

Haylee Jamison is on a mission to discover who is behind the fake opioids coming into the US that killed her best friend Nicole. When she is taken hostage along with another group of Americans in a drug compound, she is lucky enough to meet and be rescued Dean "Wolf" Garner and other members of H.O.T. I loved that even when Haylee knew her life was on the line she still fought back and didn't give up her hope for bringing the leader of the cartel to justice for her friend and other addicts like Nicole.

Wolf and Haylee had a pretty instant connection. I think the fact they both had personal reasons for wanting opioids off the street was part of it, but really they just seemed to click from the moment Wolf helped save Haylee. Haylee was a fighter and so strong and I loved that Wolf really saw who she was from the very beginning. The fact they had smoking hot chemistry from the beginning and had a hard time keeping their hands off each other, made me fall for them faster.

Hot Justice was as suspenseful as each of the books in the Hostile Operations Team books. However, I really did find more humor, especially between Haylee and Wolf in this book. I have to say it really made me love their romance a bit more. I love when a really serious story has moments of levity and Hot Justice had several along the way. I have to say, while I knew I didn't trust one particular character early on, I really had no reason other than instinct I guess. How this character acted as the story progressed completely surprised me. I love when an author keeps me guessing and throws in a curveball I'm not expecting...even when I know I should be. 

Hot Justice was a wonderful addition to the Hostile Operations Team series. As always, as soon as I finished reading the newest book, I'm already anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book and series to any readers who enjoy hot military heroes with strong suspense elements to the stories.

Rating: 4 Stars (B+)

HOT SEAL REDEMPTION (HOT SEAL TEAM #5)

Bailey Jones doesn't know jack about babies, but she knows how much it sucks to have a deadbeat father. So when her sister drops off her newborn baby and then disappears, Bailey is ready and willing to confront anyone, including a six-foot-two, sexier-than-sin Navy SEAL sniper, and make him do his duty.

Alexei "Camel" Kamarov is not the sort of man to carelessly father a kid, but as the oldest of six, he does know a thing or two about babies. The firebrand on his doorstep might have mistakenly tagged him as the baby daddy, but Bailey is cute, and Alexei is more than willing to give her a hands-on class in Baby 101.

When a ruthless criminal comes looking for the missing sister--putting Bailey and the baby in danger--the situation escalates. Bringing them under his roof and enlisting his HOT teammates to help find Bailey's sister are easy. But as Alexei and Bailey draw closer, passions erupt and feelings tangle.

That's nothing compared to the danger lurking in the shadows--and the test that awaits them both. Bailey will need to give everything she's got to redeem Alexei's faith in love. And he'll have to move heaven and earth to save her--before someone takes her away from him for good...

Release Date: May 15, 2018

H.O.T. Publishing, LLC

HOT SEAL Team #5

Contemporary Romance

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Liza's Review:

HOT SEAL Redemptionis another winner from Lynn Raye Harris. I have to say I've come to love the HOT SEAL Team books every bit as much as the original HOT Team books. With HOT SEAL Redemption, we get Alexei "Camel" Kamarov's book.

I will say right now I fell head over heels for Alexei as soon as he took in Bailey and her niece Ana. Seriously, there really is nothing sexier than a big strong man knowing how to take care of a little baby. All the sighs so many times as I read this book. I also had to chuckle at the fact that Bailey didn't even have a clue how to change a diaper without watching a YouTube video first. I love killing the stereotype that just because Bailey is a woman she would know all about babies. 

I felt the connection between Alexei and Bailey pretty much from the moment they met as she was accusing him of being her sister's "baby daddy". I loved he was so protective of Bailey and Ana from the moment they met and he made sure they stayed under his protection while trying to find Bailey's sister Kayla. Alexei is totally an Alpha Male, so his protective instincts are on high alert when he feels like he is protecting his own, and I loved how he pretty much lost his mind when Bailey was working making sure no one touched her inappropriately. Seriously he was so sexy, yet I loved that Bailey had no problem making sure he knew she was capable of doing her job and taking care of herself.

I can't say enough how smoking hot the chemistry was between Alexei and Bailey. OMG when they finally made love for the first time, my kindle screen fogged up and I had to fan myself. So freaking sexy!!! Even when they both were saying they were only in it temporarily, I could totally tell they both had already started falling for each other. I absolutely loved them as a couple!

The threat to Kayla, Ana, and even Bailey had me on the edge. I honestly don't usually read many MC books because of the violence in them, yet the military romances have never bothered me, even though they can sometimes have some of the same elements of violence. I hated Kayla's ex from the moment he appeared on the page, and worried more for Bailey really than Kayla, as Kayla was so well hidden for the longest time. I have to say the scenes with James Dunn and the MC that involved Bailey were really rough for me to read. They were extremely well done, and very true to life, but still super rough. I loved it when Alexei and his crew once again showed up to take care of business with the assistance of none other than Ian Black. I have to say I'm really hoping we are going to get his book sooner rather than later.

HOT SEAL Redemptionwas one of those books I couldn't read fast enough, even as I didn't want the story to end. With each new book in the entire Hostile Operations Team series, I fall more in love with all the characters. I truly believe each of these books can be read as a stand-alone story. However, to really understand the workings of all the team members, I highly recommend reading each book in the series in order. 

Rating: 5 Stars (A-)

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HOT ANGEL (HOSTILE OPERATIONS TEAM #12)

She’s damaged…

Brooke Sullivan’s carefully ordered existence is spiraling out of control. A year ago, she was violently abducted by a terrorist group and nearly killed. She’s worked hard to get her life back on track—moving to a new house, changing careers, going on a couple of dates. When she witnesses a murder, she’s plunged into a new nightmare. And as the past threatens to repeat itself, she’s not sure she’ll survive this time.

He’s ruthless…

Cade “Saint” Rodgers never forgot the beautiful girl he talked to at the wedding of his commanding officer. Now she’s in trouble, and he’s the one tasked with protecting her. Brooke is terrified of men like him—a Black Ops soldier for whom violence is a way of life—which makes falling for her a terrible idea. But that won’t stop Cade from using every sensual trick he’s got to make her believe anything is possible if only she wants it badly enough.

Together, they’re combustible…

As danger draws closer, it’ll take all of Cade’s strength—and all of Brooke’s determination—to learn how to let go of the past and trust each other. But it might not be enough. To keep her safe, he may have to let her go forever…

The Hostile Operations Team is a covert military Black Ops unit. Their motto is Where None Dare. H.O.T. operators come from all branches of the military. The only criteria for membership: they must be the best of the best!

Release Date: March 13, 2018

Hostile Operations Team #12

H.O.T. Publishing

Military Romance

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Liza's Review:

The Hostile Operations Team books and their spinoff series with the SEALS remain my favorite books from Lynn Raye Harris. These books are like crack to me and I have to devour each one as soon as it hits my kindle. HOT Angel pulled me in from the very first page!

Brooke Sullivan is still recovering from being abducted and held hostage over a year ago. She has moved into a condo and gotten a great dog, Max, but really hasn't dated anyone she was really interested in since she got home. She has only really dated one guy who she isn't attracted to that makes her feel safe. 

Brooke is attracted to Cade "Saint" Rodgers, and he doesn't make her feel safe in the least. She is insanely attracted to him and while she feels safe enough to engage in texting conversations, Cade is such a big man she is a bit intimidating to Brooke in the beginning. I honestly loved they started their relationship via texting. Cade knew Brooke was extra special and he wanted her in his life, and I loved he let her set the pace of how they moved along. I honestly felt like they connected so well and so fast because Brooke had that initial distance of text only that she started to trust Cade way faster than she would have based upon his career and all she had been through with her kidnapping.

When Brooke's neighbor Scott is murdered, Brooke is the only person who might have seen the killer leaving their floor. Scott was completely fixated on Brooke and totally believed there was more to their relationship than Brooke saw. I loved that when Brooke realized she needed someone, her first thought was Cade rather than her best friend Grace. I felt like this was really when Brooke and Cade's relationship started moving into more of a couple than friends only. 

I loved Brooke and Cade as a couple. They had amazing chemistry together, but it was when Brooke opened up and shared everything that had gone on when she was abducted that I knew they would make it as a couple. I absolutely loved Cade and Brooke as a couple. While she didn't love Cade's job, she totally accepted how necessary it was and how great he was at it. I knew at some point Cade would have to protect Brooke once her neighbor was murdered, and I honestly fell in love with the HOT guys all over again as they worked together to rescue Brooke from the bad guys.

HOT Angel is absolutely another winner in the Hostile Operations Team series. Lynn Raye Harris once again gives her readers a sexy romance with action that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. 

Rating: 4 Stars (B+)

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