Now in My Bookbag: Intrigue, (Infinitus Billionaire Book #3), by E.B. Walters

This book is completely engrossing. Walters has written yet another steamy romance with heart.

Even the most solitary,  independent people need love. Players with a huge heart, like Rod, deserve to find their other half, the one who completes them like no other. As for Terri, no one can run from the past forever. At some point, the right one will sneak in, steal their heart, and accept their secrets. Walters is masterful in crafting the backstory that connects Terri to Rod. The plot is developed in a very well thought out manner.

I remain amazed at the skill with which Walters can weave all of the elements of a story into such a cohesive, compelling read. She never disappoints. She certainly brings the heat, passion, and all consuming love to her books, and I can’t wait to get the next one in my hands. 5 stars

Now in My Bookbag: The Golden Anklet, by Beverley Hansford

I find this read to be positively riveting. The writing is engaging, and the storytelling is well done. The original tone of the book is set to the budding romance between Jane and Bob. As Jane’s story evolves, so does the tone of the book. As a reader, it is rare to be so invested, that the transition from budding romance to mystery and suspense, is unexpected.

That said, I do feel that the foreshadowing feels a bit too obvious. The only other advisement to offer the author is to mind the two or three typos. Even so, finding so few typos is very rare.

The ideas that author Beverley Hansford uses to fuel the suspense of it all are well thought out and expertly told. Saving the real significance of the golden anklet until near the end of the book is well devised. It is just another piece in the puzzle that is built upon throughout.

Though there are some twists as the story progresses, the final chapters of the book deliver twist, after twist, after twist. It is definitely a story that keeps me thinking about it long after the last words are read.  4 1/2 Stars

Now in My Bookbag: Charade (Heven and Hell Series Book #2) by Cambria Hebert

This followup to the fabulous Masquerade is a solid second book for the series. It is an enjoyable read that highlights Heven’s beginning growth into her destiny. She and Sam have each other. What could go wrong?

Charade is the perfect name for this book. Everyone wears a mask or two in order to hide something from someone. There are lies of omission and lies of commission. Is the goal of the charade to protect or to commit treachery? There is a lot of guessing about people’s motives. Then there are a couple of characters that make you scream at the book because you can’t believe that the characters can’t see what is so obvious to you.

Hebert works all of these things together to create an intriguing book and a definite cliffhanger to pull you into Book #3 in the series. 

This is a 5 star book for me.