Dead End by Susan Sleeman

When Sierra Byrd learns that the man she has called her father all of her life is not her biological father she goes in search of that man. Upon arriving in the small town where her biological father lives she finds out that he has disappeared and is wanted for embezzling his clients money. When FBI agent Reed Rice cuffs Sierra and accuses her of helping her father in his schemes she becomes determined to find out the truth of Eddie's disappearance. Backed by her partners at Veritas Reed lets Sierra go, but he demands to follow her every step as she investigates what could have happened to Eddie. As events begin to unfold Reed soon sees that Sierra is indeed as good as she claims and through her backing with Veritas can get evidence analyzed much quicker than he could through his FBI channels. Neither Sierra or Reed are prepared for the connection they have towards each other. Sierra is determined to never be smothered by a man and Reed is ready to settle down with a family, is there any hope for a relationship between the two?

I definitely enjoyed DEAD END and was happy to delve back into the Truth Seekers series. I love the highly intelligent group and each speciality represented. I also love how they are all like a family and surround and protect each other when needed. I loved Reed's character. He was a man who knew what he wanted and was confident...and he wears a suit well! I liked how Sierra needed her independence and to stand on her own, and yet after she reasoned through things she would be able to accept help from Reed. I thought there were a bit too many smoldering looks between Sierra and Reed, I mean seriously, you can only stare into someone's eyes for so long! ha! Exciting, suspenseful, and fast-paced, kept me turning the pages and reading excitedly until the very end.

 

The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey

When one of Finn Walker's co-workers on the Coast Guard Investigative team is killed Finn is determined to find out who is behind the murder and why. Finn's boss drops another bombshell on him when he asks Finn to help protect his investigative sister Gabby Rowley who has a hit out on her. Finn and Gabby were an item months before but Gabby left Finn for her job in another city. Can the two put their feelings for each other aside to solve what is going on or will the old flame intensify once again?

From the very beginning THE KILLING TIDE captures the readers attention and keeps us turning the pages! A great beginning to this new series and an exciting roller-coaster ride throughout as we have come to expect from this author. Finn has his demons from the past that he must wrestle with throughout. I liked his integrity and the intensity of his feelings for Gabby. Gabby too had her demons to deal with and constantly pushing aside her feelings for Finn was one of them. I thought she was a bit reckless in pursuing her story, but that added to the tenseness of the danger that she was in. If you enjoy romantic suspense then add this to your TBR stack because it is well worth the read. A great start to the Coastal Guardians series and I look forward to the next book in the series which we get a little peek at in the Epilogue of THE KILLING TIDE. 

A Single Light by Tosca Lee

Wynter and Chase are in Noah's Ark, an underground shelter/community closed for 6 months when they are set to re-enter the world. Communications with Noah have ceased so the community has no idea what is happening out in the world. Hopefully the ability to make an antibiotic for the disease ravishing the United States has had time to be distributed by the time they come out from the Ark. Unfortunately what they find when they leave the Ark is not what they expected. No antibiotics and chaos reigning. Chase and Wynter must risk their lives to save the people they love the most while time seems to be running out.

Such a wild ride! It is hard to imagine our world with no electricity, no law, no food and everyone living for themselves. Each step of Wynter and Chase's journey is intense and filled with danger. It keeps the reader turning the pages quickly to find out the outcome of characters that you've been routing for throughout the story. Wynter frustrated me a few times when she acted recklessly, but it fit with the story of desperation and what a person will do to survive or keep the ones they love alive. A fantastic, fast-paced read that I highly recommend if you love a good thriller/dystopian type story.

Fatal Strike by DiAnn Mills

Several people have been murdered in Galveston, each one killed by a deadly injection of rattlesnake venom. FBI agents Leah Riesel and Jon Colbert are snipers who team up to investigate the crimes. They are especially on the lookout for a young man seen dumping the latest body on the church steps. He has disappeared. A gang trying to takeover the Galveston area have claimed responsibility for the deaths. Leah and Jon have an instant attraction towards each other, but neither wants to act on their feelings because they both have baggage they would rather not share with anyone. Will their fears be overcome, or will they deter them from finding the murderer?

I enjoyed Leah and Jon's characters. I found their profession as snipers interesting and wish that a bit more of that story would have come out on the pages. FATAL STRIKE had some exciting moments and some tense moments throughout and kept my attention. I did get a little lost trying to keep up with all of the names being thrown around, but I blame that on myself and not the writer. I have to admit I figured out who the bad guy was before the reveal, but that didn't deter from the excitement of the wrap up. As with all of the books I have read by this author there was an element of faith throughout the story with both characters searching for answers and wrestling with heart issues. I enjoy a good FBI story and this fit the bill very well.

**I received my copy from Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. through NetGalley, all opinions are my own**