Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann

Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann is the story of Kayla Grey who travels to Montana to inform Cal Bartlett that his brother may still be alive. Cal saves Kayla from an early snowstorm and feels the instant attraction but deems her off limits when he finds out who she is. Cal and Kayla travel to the country to see if the rumors are true.

On top of the growing romance between Cal and Kayla is the mysterious events San Salustiano surrounding his brother's disappearance. Even in this shorter format Suz gives the reader a satisfying read. I enjoyed reading about Cal who is a strong cowboy with a strong sense of ethics.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 9 (3 Mira, 1 SIM, 1 M&B Sweet, 1 NASCAR, 2 M&B Temptation, 1 Medical)
Non- Harlequin -10

Sub - Total -19

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -53

Sight Unseen by Samantha Graves

Sight Unseen by Samantha Graves is a wonderful romantic suspense. Raven Callahan is an art thief with pyschic power. When her partner is kidnapped she works with Dax Maddox, an ex-cop with who has run across Raven in the past.

A mistake on his job caused Dax to lose his partner and his ability to see color. While Dax is seeking the person responsibility for this costly error he runs across Raven. Can Raven and Dax work past their distrust of each other and find the person who seems to be pulling the strings from afar?

I enjoyed watching the relationship between Raven and Dax grow. Raven was a smart fun character. I am looking forward to Graves' next book that will focus on Raven's sister.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 4 (3 Mira, 1 SIM)
Non- Harlequin -7

Sub - Total -11

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -45

Worth Every Risk by Dianna Love Snell

Worth Every Risk by Dianna Love Snell is an interesting romantic suspense following undercover DEA agent, Zane Black and his stowaway, Angel Farentino. Both of them are keeping secrets from each other but whose secret is more dangerous?

Angel stowed away to get away from Mason Lorde, her employer. Lorde is relentless in his pursuit of Angel and what she has taken with her in her escape. I enjoyed Angel's strong sense of survival and how she tries not to put Zane in danger. It was fun watching Zane struggle with the information that he received about Angel and his growing attraction to her.

I have had this book on my TBR pile for way too long and am thankful that eHarlequin's March mini-challenge encouraged me to move it forward.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 4 (3 Mira, 1 SIM)
Non- Harlequin -6

Sub - Total -10

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -44

Are You Afraid? by Carla Cassidy

Are You Afraid? by Carla Cassidy is a romantic suspense about Jessica Langford who was the only one to successfully escaping a serial killer whose final act was to bury his victims alive. She has overcome her past and has a thriving therapy practice and radio show helping others overcome their fears. Her nights are shattered as she is getting prank calls. Detective Jake Merridan has problems of his own as a serial killer.

Mixed in with the story are Jake's son, Jimmy, and Jessica's son, Charles. I enjoyed this book. The boys stories were a nice addition to the ever present threat from the killer. Cassidy does a great job of keeper the reader on their feet as one tries to figure out the killer before it is too late.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 3 (3 Mira)
Non- Harlequin -6

Sub - Total -9

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -43

Paint It Red by Carla Cassidy

Paint It Red by Carla Cassidy follows Vanessa Abbott as she tries to move on past her husband's suicide two years ago. Events start happening in Vanessa's life to make her feel that Jim may not be dead and has returned with vengenance on his mind. Christian Connor has relocated to the area and takes an interest in Vanessa.

Who is leaving Vanessa her favorite flowers and calling without leaving a message? Is it Jim back from the dead? This is a gripping suspense novel with Vanessa and Christian's romance building amidst the chaos. Cassidy writes an intriguing mystery that has you wondering.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 3 (3 Mira)
Non- Harlequin -5

Sub - Total -8

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -42

Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare

Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare - Tessa Novak, an investigative reporter, is an eyewitness to a crime and sees Julian Darcangelo who she assumes is involved in the murder. Julian is involved but not in the manner as Tessa believes. He is an undercover FBI agent following a killer that has haunted him for the past three years.

Julian is a dark and angsted character that can't believe how Tessa is getting under skin and making realize that being alone and having that "white picket fence" could be in his future. Tessa uses her journalistic skills to learn more about that murder she witnessed. Her investigation could put Julian at risk and definitely is putting her in the front of killers.

One reason I enjoy series is seeing past characters and Clare doesn't disappoint. We get to see Kara and Reece again. Their appearance isn't forced but part of the story. Clare's romantic suspense books have definitely become an autobuy for me.

4 out of 5


March tally
Harlequins -
Non- Harlequin - 3
Sub - Total -3

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -37

Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare

Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare is a wonderful romantic suspense following journalist, Kara McMillan who may have bitten off more than she expected when she followed a tip of a whistle blower and add to the mix Senator Reece Sheridan who has a protective streak which extends to Kara.

It was interesting following the how tos of a journalist working on a breaking story. Clare uses her background as a journalist to have us step into the mind of a reporter.

The story that Kara is following is making someone unhappy to the point of sending out threats. These threats bring out Reece's protective streak while making Kara feel loved she worries how he can fit into her life.

I enjoyed this book so much I immediately found the next book that I had in my TBR pile by Clare.

4 of 5


March tally
Harlequins -
Non- Harlequin - 2
Sub - Total -2

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -36

Freefall by JoAnn Ross

Freefall by JoAnn Ross is the first book in her latest series, A High Risk Novel. Zack Tremayne returns back home to Swann Island after his last SEAL's mission in Afghanistan goes seriously wrong. Also home is Sabrina Swann who had her dream literally bombed beneath her feet.

Both hero and heroine are deliciously angsty and have wounds that need healing. Include a past that Sabrina hopes Zack doesn't remember. On top of their personal histories Swann Island seem to have a serial killer that believes they are above the law.

I can't wait to see where this series goes because Ross has indicated that we will get more tidbits about the events in Afghanistan in the next two books. This story interwoven with the serial killings makes this book edgy and wonderful read.

4 of 5

March tally
Harlequins -
Non- Harlequin - 1
Sub - Total -1

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -35

Cold Case Cop by Mary Burton

Cold Case Cop by Mary Burton is an interesting romantic suspense opening a cold case. Tara, a reporter, works with Alex who is one of the lead detectives to open the case of a socialite who disappeared on her wedding day.

Tara wants to look in the the disappearance of Kit on the day of her wedding. Lots of blood but no body or jewelry was found. Tara finds her reporter skills won't get her into Boston's elite places but Alex can. Unfortunately this fact puts Alex on the do not get involved list.

Alex and Tara were wonderful characters. I found myself very taken with Tara and her quest to find out what really happened. I enjoyed the mystery as well as the romance.

4 of 5

February tally
Harlequins - 12 (1 SE, 4 RS, 1 Blaze, 1 HP(M&B Sexy), 2 M&B Sexy Sensation, 3 S)
Non- Harlequin - 1
Sub - Total - 13

January tally
Harlequins - 11
Non- Harlequin -2
Sub-Total - 13

Total -26

Top-Secret Bride by Nina Bruhns

Top-Secret Bride by Nina Bruhns continues the mystery haunting the Lazlo Group in the Mission: Impassioned continuity series. Lazlo Group agent DeWitt has immediate chemistry with Marina Bond.

Marina and DeWitt work inside the diamond trade to find more clues to who is killing Lazlo Group agents. I enjoyed Witt's determination to get close to Marina and find out how far their chemistry ran. Marina's assertion that she can handle the work by herself makes it very interesting as someone is aiming for one of them.

We learn that deception runs deep and the Lazlo Group continues to be the target. Bruhns writes a great romantic suspense and I continue to look forward to her next books. (Please note this book goes before Bulletproof Marriage - I blogged them backwards.)

4 of 5

February tally
Harlequins - 10 (1 SE, 3 RS, 1 Blaze, 1 HP(M&B Sexy), 1M&B Sexy Sensation, 3 S)
Non- Harlequin - 1
Sub - Total - 11

January tally
Harlequins - 11
Non- Harlequin -2
Sub-Total - 13

Total -24

Bulletproof Marriage by Karen Whiddon

Bulletproof Marriage by Karen Whiddon continues the series of the Lazlo Group. What happens when you husband returns to save you from danger and you thought he had died two years ago. Natalie has a problem does she work with her husband Sean who has been sent to save her or does she protect her heart and send him away.

Sean has secrets to keep and tried to protect Natalie but pulled out of seclusion it may be for naught when Natalie is entangled with the killer of Sean's family. The Lazlo Group takes yet another twist in their story to find out who is trying to take them down.

4 of 5

February tally
Harlequins - 9 (1 SE, 2 RS, 1 Blaze, 1 HP(M&B Sexy), 1M&B Sexy Sensation, 3 S)
Non- Harlequin - 1
Sub - Total - 10

January tally
Harlequins - 11
Non- Harlequin -2
Sub-Total - 13

Total -23

My Spy by Marie Ferrarella

My Spy by Marie Ferrarella is the continuing story of the Lazlo Group which was introduced with the miniseries Capturing the Crown and continues with Mission:Impassioned. This chapter focuses on Joshua Lazlo and his rescue of the Prime Minister's daughter, Prudence Hill who was kidnapped. Joshua.

Prudence is no shrinking violet and is in the process of free herself when Joshua arrives to rescue her. Their exploits back to London show Josh that the press is very wrong about Pru and Pru learns what makes her "Secret Agent Man" tick. I enjoyed their journey.

I accidentally read the second book in the series and did not realize it was a miniseries. Subsequently I've purchased the entire series. My Spy is the first book in the miniseries. Who is sabotaging the Lazlo Group and why will be uncovered in the miniseries.

4 of 5

February tally
Harlequins - 2 (1 SE, 1 RS)
Non- Harlequin -
Sub - Total - 2

January tally
Harlequins - 11
Non- Harlequin -2
Sub-Total - 13

Total - 15