The One Who Walked Away By Karen Rose

The One Who Walked Away is a stand-alone thriller by well known author, Karen Rose. Elle Randolph and Sara , her boss, are bounty hunters. Sara leaves after a few days to go home to her pregnant wife. Elle and Sara become persons of interest in the case and are suspected of committing a murder as the manager of the local inn’s  dead body as they are the last two people to be seen with her when she was alive. Life has finally caught up with Elle after three years of taking every case she can so she doesn’t have to face that she was the only person to walk away from a car accident that killed her husband and two other people. The police officer in charge of the investigation is Detective Ronan Clarke, a single dad with 15 years experience on the force. 

This case is set in Mendocino County. Everyone who Elle and Sara question in regards to their case of apprehending a runaway fugitive ends up being murdered. As the bodies stack up it is clear Sara is being framed but as she has a web of secrets that she is trying hard not to divulge to Ronan, it is difficult for him to trust her. As the pair try to find out who is framing her for the murder and other killings as well as trying to kill Sara a romance develops between them. 

This novel incorporates some hard hitting themes such as domestic violence which are handled sensitively. The book itself was well paced and structured. The tension builds slowly throughout the novel but it is quite easy to guess who committed the murder. As the reader, however, I found it difficult to relate to the main characters. 

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One Weekend In Prague by Alison Roberts

One Weekend in Prague is an opposite attracts, holiday fling romance set in Prague. Mac (Hamish MacMillan) a well known  emergency medicine specialist from Scotland and Hanna Peterson, an emergency department nurse from New Zealand, are in Prague to not only sight see but also attend a medical conference.

They first meet under the Astronomical Clock as they have signed up to take a walking tour of Prague, their guide collapses and their relationship goes from there. They attend the conference and spend time together both in bed and sightseeing. Once the conference and holiday romance are over they both return to their reality. 

Hanna is surprised when Mac reappears in her life in New Zealand, filling in for her friend Jo who has gone on maternity leave. 

The second part of the book focuses more on the hospital setting and the pair building a relationship, overcoming hurdles to that. Will they be overcome the biggest problem of all? Mac doesn’t want commitment and children whilst Hanna does. 

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The Billionaire in Disguise by Soraya Lane

 

The Billionaire in Disguise is a heart warming, gentle romance published by Mills and Boon. Nathan Bell is a billionaire who left London for New Zealand after suffering a heart attack in his early 30s due to his stressful career. He is currently renting a cottage on Jessica’s grandfather’s farm. Jessica Falls, a professional horse jumper is recovering after seriously injuring her back whilst competing. She returned to NZ to sort out her grandfathers estate and her life. 

The book follows the pair trying to sort their lives out whilst having a no strings romance. Quite an emotional yet gentle read as they both work towards their futures but will this push them apart.

I normally can read Soraya Lane’s book in one sitting but this one dragged. I found the storyline to be dragged out. The premise for the book is great and it is beautifully written, I just couldn’t get in to it. 

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Book Review: Italian Devil’s Baby by Heidi Rice

There appears to be a new genre in the world of romance - dark, spicy mafia themed novels. Lucy Munroe was the first author I noticed that had started to write self published mafia romance novels whilst also showcasing other authors who write in this genre. Heidi Rice is the first author to bring this type of storyline to Mills and Boon Modern and I was interested to see how it fitted in to or broadened the Modern plot types. 

Italian Devil’s Baby, the first in the Captive Mafia Seductions is written by Heidi Rice is a dark mafia/ secret pregnancy romance.  Vittorio Rocco, is head of the Rocco family, a mafia boss who is feared in Southern Italy. Mia Taylor is a teaching assistant from London who has maxed out her credit cards to take her little sister, Evie on a once in a lifetime trip to Italy. Vito first sees Mia dancing with friends on his on his yacht.  She agrees to meet him and their one night stand goes from there. He whisks her off to his apartment, they have a great night but unfortunately a rival gang led by his half brother Dante break in and shoot Vito. 

Mia is hurriedly removed from the scene and taken back to London to the flat she shared with Evie. She discovers she is pregnant but doesn’t tell Vito as she has now realised he is very much tied up with the mafia! 

Vito comes to find Mia, realises she is pregnant and whisks her back to Italy to his private island that is like a fortress. The chemistry between them is still there but will their relationship withstand the violence, loss of freedom for Mia and the total change to her life?

I enjoyed this novel. It is well paced and doesn’t drag the plot line out. The characters aren’t over the top stereotypes but have character flaws that are relatable to the reader. It is a very sexually charged novel, violent in places, a step up from the traditional M&B Modern. I am looking forward to reading Dante and Evies’ story which is out in October. 

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Book Review: One Bed Between Rivals by Joss Wood

One Bed Between Rivals, written by Joss Wood and published by Mills and Boon Modern is a thoughtful eco romance.

Thea and Farrell first met at university, she added an idealistic, studious student, him the playboy son of a hotel property millionaire. Thy didn’t mix in the same friendship group. 10 years on she is a successful travel blogger whilst he has taken over the family business and is trying to fix all th corrupt and damaging practices his father used whilst building his empire of holiday resorts. 

Thea has been invited to the opening of Farrell’s newest resort, an eco resort in th Seychelles.  Financed by Farrell it is one of many initiatives to try and fix the damage done to the eco system by his father. 

A tropical storm hits the resort on the first night. They are forced to share a bed in Farrell’s bungalow and the sparks fly. The media is about to  blow open all the corrupt dealings Farrell’s father entered into when building his empire. Will their romance survive?

One Bed is quite a compact novel, the main characters could have been developed other more backstory. I Enjoyed the story being written from a dual point of view, it made the storyline more rounded as the refer saw the storyline develop from both characters standpoint. 

As usual with Joss Wood’s novels I enjoyed this book, I just wish it had been longer. 

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Book Review: Her Forbidden Royal Boss by Jadesola James

Her Forbidden Royal Boss, written by Jadesola James and published by Mills and Boon Modern imprint is a Royal romance set in Anwu, Prince Ikem is the Prince Regent until the baby nephew takes the throne at 18. The palace becomes aware of threats gins the baby’s life so Adama is appointed as a nanny /bodyguard as she has military training. Ikem is trying to uphold the legacy of his brother whilst unrest is growing in neighbouring and his own country. Adama and her family have seen and lived through the unrest and understand how Ikem’s decisions could destroy the country. She also isn’t that comfortable around the baby as after her brother died she cut herself from her feelings. Nevertheless the attraction between the pair simmers and explodes as the prince and Adama work together to protect the baby.

A really enjoyable read, well paced and interesting as Adama is a very strong, determined heroine (with issues going back to her childhood) and Prince Ikem, whils presenting as an alpha male hero he also makes mistakes. He also had a soft protective side when it comes to his nephew. I look forward to reading other novels by this author as her writing and storylines are fresh and new. 

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