Dead Drift~Dani Pettrey | Review

Title: Dead Drift (Chesapeake Valor #4)
Author: Dani Pettrey
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: 301 Pages
Release: July 2018

A copy of this novel was received through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Review

This is the last book in the Chesapeake Valor series and is the long-awaited story of Kate Maxwell and Luke Gallagher. Where has Luke been and what has he been doing for years? . . .I am not going to say and spoil it. But, oh, what a story he has to tell and the unbelievable dangerous situation he brings right to the door of the Valor-Team (as I call them), setting things into motion that escalate to a race against time.

I like that there is a duel story-line in this one as well. As much as I wanted to read Luke and Kate’s story, I hoped to read about the case Griffin and Finley are pursuing in this story. That case is one that is very special to Griffin and I wanted him to find a credible lead and a closure of sorts. I am glad it was included in this book. Not saying more as I don’t want to give anything away. What they uncover certainly was a surprise to them as well.

Dead Drift is a fast-paced, gripping story with mystery and dangerous situations. A plot and story-line with twists and turns, unexpected surprises along the way, unraveling twisting threads of secrets, lies and betrayal while on the brink of a biological disaster. . .whew! I will miss the characters in the Chesapeake Valor series. Well done Dani Pettrey!

The Forbidden Door~Dean Koontz | Review

Title: The Forbidden Door (Jane Hawk #4)
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Length: 434 Pages
Release: September 2018

I received a copy of this novel through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Review

In an effort to avoid spoilers for this and the previous three installments in the series, this review is going to be short and sweet. 

This latest installment in the Jane Hawk series picks up where the previous book The Crooked Staircase left off. Jane is, once again, under a time crunch to get somewhere fast. Some old favorites show up and others become favorites. Koontz knows how to write compelling characters and they shine in this series. 

A majority of this novel is told from the perspective of the bad guys, giving us insight into their mental state and the lengths they are willing to go to bring Jane down. At first this seemed odd and could be off putting to some readers, but it worked and was needed for this portion of the story. 

This series can be frightening because it often seems like it could be real. And while there are many many good people in the world, there are also many horrible people. It's not too far fetched to believe that something like this could happen. 

If you haven't started this series and are at all inclined to do so, I highly recommend it. 

Thirst of Steel~Ronie Kendig | Review

Title: Thirst of Steel (The Fox Files #3)
Author: Ronie Kendig
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: 459 Pages
Release: July 2018

A copy of this novel was received through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Review

Ronie Kendig has done it again! With Thirst of Steel, Kendig provides her readers with yet another engrossing story filled to the brim with heart-pounding action, and peppered with intrigue, romance, humor, and adventure.

In this final installment of the Tox Files, Ronie Kendig brings her thrilling series to a close with Tox, Ram, and the team fighting one last battle.This time, the stakes are higher than ever, as Tox faces mystery, heartache, and betrayal as he infiltrates the enemy’s inner circle. But appearances are deceiving, and one mistake—or failure to distinguish friend from foe—could cost him everything.

The relentless pace of action and intrigue make Thirst of Steel a compelling page-turner, and Kendig truly kept me guessing right up to the very end! And as befitting the finale of an incredible series with well-drawn and believable characters, this novel packs plenty of emotional punch, and the surprising ending left me hopeful and heartbroken all at once.
I have to say I’m sad to be seeing the last of Tox, Haven, and Wraith Team, but boy what a ride it’s been! I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author!