All the Ways You Break Me is the gripping and emotional second book in Melissa Wiesner’s Sandy Harbor series. If you are a fan of second chance romance books, All the Ways You Break Me will be right up your alley! While this book will work nicely as a stand-alone, I highly recommend reading the first book in the series, All the Ways You Save Me as it was excellent and introduces readers to Sandy Harbor and some of the characters which are in this book!

All the Ways You Break Me introduces readers to Josie and Ian, two characters who hit it off when they were teens but saw their romance cut short when Josie and her family left Sandy Harbor Island abruptly. It has been ten years since they have seen each other, but Josie is back on the island to be the maid of honor at her sister’s wedding. She never expected to see Ian’s sky-blue eyes again – but there he is and there she is, and…..

I enjoyed how Melissa Wiesner used past and present storylines to show both characters in different times of their lives. This was a nice touch as there is not only romance in this book, but also a bit of a mystery as well. Why did Josie leave so suddenly all those years ago????

I enjoyed the tension, the chemistry between Josie and Ian, the angst, the plot, the supporting characters, and the uncovering of what happened all those years ago. With romance books it is all about the journey for me. I enjoyed the journey that Josie and Ian went on during this book. I rooted for both of the characters as they were both very likeable. I enjoyed meeting them when they were younger and seeing Josie being spunky and carefree, and Ian being supportive, kind, and fun. They came from different worlds, but when their worlds collided, everything felt right until….

It was also nice seeing them as adults. Seeing how life changed for them and what they were experiencing in their lives. One had a secret and one had questions, but both felt that same connection. But will that be enough?????

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Secrets and lies are the name of the game in The Wife Before! This is the 8th book which I have read by Sheryl Browne and she never disappoints me. As with the other books I have read by her, The Wife Before was gripping, mysterious, wonderfully written, thrilling, and had me trying to figure out who could be trusted and who was telling the truth!!!!

Kara has suffered a horrible, heartbreaking loss that has left her devastated and full of grief. When she met Jack, she realized that he had suffered a great loss as well. This helped them bond and lean on each other. As their bond deepens and their relationships blooms, there is a knock at the door which shakes the solid foundation they have built together. Jack’s former Mother-in-law has arrived and informed Kara that Jack killed her daughter! Jack denies the outrageous claim, but she has planted a seed of doubt in Kara.

Who can be trusted? Who is telling the truth? Is Jack a killer? Is Kara safe? Is the woman lying????

I love the seed of doubt that was planted in me. I also loved the mounting tension, dread, drama, and danger in this book. This book began feeling like a romance book but quickly moves into a mystery thriller! I love the twists and turns along the way. I thought I figured things out, then changed my mind, then changed it once again.

I enjoyed the pacing, the not knowing who I could trust, the well thought out plot, the characters, the twists, and the reveal in The Wife Before! Another thrilling and shocking book by Sheryl Browne.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Gripping, mysterious, shocking, and thrilling! Stacy Green and Special Agent Nikki Hunt are back with Save Her Family!!!! I have been a HUGE fan of this series since the very first book, The Girls in the Snow! This series is a MUST READ for me. Save Her Familyis the 11th book in the Nikki Hunt series and I am already looking forward to the next book.

Special Agent Nikki Hunt’s ten-year-old daughter Lacey witnessed the horrific murder of a woman at the beginning of this book. That sets the stage for Nikki to go full throttle into the murder investigation. Her daughter being an eyewitness puts her in danger and Nikki is not about to let anything happen to her child. Readers of the series know that Nikki has seen and experienced her fair share of loss since her teenage years. She has grown into a strong, hardworking and determined Special agent who will not let anything get in her way of solving crimes. This time it is personal, and Nikki will not be deterred.

I enjoyed the mystery in this book. I love how Stacy Green balances Nikki’s personal life with her professional life. I have enjoyed the character development throughout this series. I also enjoyed the teamwork in solving cases and the investigative work involved. Nikki comes up against quite a few characters and suspects who have secrets and are not too forthcoming. As the book progressed, I could feel Nikki’s frustration and her resolve to get to the bottom of things. I also tried to do my best super sleuthing as I read to determine whodunit.

As with the other books in this series, Save Her Family was gripping, has a great mystery, interesting characters, tension, twists, and shocking moments. As I mentioned earlier, I am already ready to read what comes next!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.