Night Watch by Susan Sleeman

 

Erik was hurt by Kennedy leaving him 6 years ago. But when her sister calls and asks him to check on Kennedy he goes right over. What he finds is someone has broken into her home and Kennedy is nowhere to be found. Twice burned by women, Erik has no desire to get into a relationship with another one. Especially the one who broke his heart first. But he can't seem to help himself falling all over once he sees Kennedy. All of those old feelings rise to the surface. But does he want to risk his heart again? Kennedy has never stopped loving Erik, she never wanted to leave him like she did but her family secret would have meant living a lie and Kennedy just couldn't do that. Now she is determined above all else to find out who killed her mother and even if it hurts her heart to be around Erik she knows she needs he and his brothers help. Not just to forward the investigation, but to keep her safe. Will they resurrect their feelings for each other only to have Kennedy have to leave again? 

Erik, the baby of the Byrd clan, has never talked about why he and Kennedy broke up. I found that admirable. I liked that he got his chance to prove himself to his brothers. They all tend to baby him and it did grate on his last nerve! Also his mom was a bit more overbearing in this one but I liked how Erik realized that he was fortunate to have both parents still alive to baby him. I admired Kennedy sticking to her resolve to find out how her mom died when nobody else believed that her mom was murdered. As always, the action scenes were exciting and nerve wracking in their intensity. So that is it for the Byrd family, but there is one more book coming in the Nighthawk Security series and that is Malone's story. We got to see her a bit in this book and were introduced to some intrigue in her life so I am definitely looking forward to reading her story. I am loving how the Cold Harbor and Truth Seekers series are continuing on in these spin-off series! If you are into romantic suspense then I definitely recommend that you check these books out. You will not be disappointed I guarantee!

Holy Hot Mess: Finding God in the Details of this Weird and Wonderful Life by Mary Katherine Backstrom

 

I've been watching MK's facebook video's for awhile and have been looking forward to her book coming out. MK has a love for  all people that is infectious! I loved getting to read some of her life stories in Holy Hot Mess. I loved that each chapter of her book is a testimony to her faith. I also loved her message of we need to give ourselves and others grace. MK has had some knocks in life but yet she doesn't sugar coat her story, she's real. That's another thing she stresses in her book, being real. I love that she shares that through God and through seeking help when needed, through trusted relationships and community is how a person can get through this messy wonderful life. Keep doing you Mary Katherine! 

Hostile Intent by Lynette Eason

 

Ava Jackson has had to live a lie since she was 15 years old and found out her father's secret. Now her father is dead and his past is haunting Ava. When families are being murdered Ava is a connection she needs to understand in order to keep herself and her family safe. Caden Denning works for the FBI. He and Ava have been friends since they were children. Now it is up to him to keep her safe. Ava has always kept herself aloof knowing that she would probably never marry. After all, when one marries she figures there should be no secrets. Ava knows that she needs to share her secret with Caden, but can she trust him with something that will put him in danger as well? 

I think this is my favorite book of the Danger Never Sleeps series. It was exciting and romantic and perfect! I loved Caden and Ava's characters. I loved how strong Ava was and how she was able to protect herself. I also loved that Caden let her be a strong woman but also was there to help her when she needed him. A perfect ending to the series and once again shows why Lynette Eason is a favorite author of mine!