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The Princes of Ireland, the first volume of Edward Rutherfurd’s magisterial epic of Irish history,...
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When his estranged grandfather is shot and left for dead, an Army Ranger plunges into the criminal...
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Debbiereadsbook (1846 KP) rated Make Them Bleed (Pretty Deadly Things #1) in Books
Sep 25, 2025
dark, but good.
Independent reviewer for BookSirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
THis is book 1 in a new series by Logan Chance, and it spins off Men of MAddox Security (I think, since I read that series and Dean Maddox pops up here!) But you don't need to have read those for this to make sense. Arrow popped up at some point in the other series, is all.
Juno's sister was murdered, while she live streamed. And Juno sets about finding her killers and getting some justice, somehow. She resorts to the dark web, and meets a masked man who offers to help. Said masked man is none other than her best friend, Arrow, who puts trackers on her computer, so he could keeps a eye on what she was doing in the dark web. CAn he keep his identity a secret, while helping Juno??
Ohhhh! I liked this, a lot!
Juno and Arrow are perfect for each other, even if they have been friends for years!
What I loved most about this, was when Juno finds out who the masked man is, and what he has done, she's not mad, or angry. She understands WHY Arrow does what he does. What she does feel, though, is a whoosh (almost, since it's been brewing a while!) of attraction to Arrow and she forces the issue. Loved the way she does that.
It's dark, Arby, Juno's sister is murdered live streaming. There are some darker forces at work here but I did NOT see where they were coming from. So well played on that front, Mr Chance!
It's steamy, once Juno and Arrow get their act together!
It has some funnier moments, but I wouldn't call this a romantic comedy. Emotional in places, very much so.
A character, right at the beginning, has a say and I wasn't sure why he did for a long time. But it does become clear, in the end.
A huge supporting cast, who I believe will get their own stories. Looking forward to that.
But heads up about this one. The murder is live streamed, and on page, from a viewer's POV. Harrowing reading, but I do think it is needed.
4 VERY good stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
THis is book 1 in a new series by Logan Chance, and it spins off Men of MAddox Security (I think, since I read that series and Dean Maddox pops up here!) But you don't need to have read those for this to make sense. Arrow popped up at some point in the other series, is all.
Juno's sister was murdered, while she live streamed. And Juno sets about finding her killers and getting some justice, somehow. She resorts to the dark web, and meets a masked man who offers to help. Said masked man is none other than her best friend, Arrow, who puts trackers on her computer, so he could keeps a eye on what she was doing in the dark web. CAn he keep his identity a secret, while helping Juno??
Ohhhh! I liked this, a lot!
Juno and Arrow are perfect for each other, even if they have been friends for years!
What I loved most about this, was when Juno finds out who the masked man is, and what he has done, she's not mad, or angry. She understands WHY Arrow does what he does. What she does feel, though, is a whoosh (almost, since it's been brewing a while!) of attraction to Arrow and she forces the issue. Loved the way she does that.
It's dark, Arby, Juno's sister is murdered live streaming. There are some darker forces at work here but I did NOT see where they were coming from. So well played on that front, Mr Chance!
It's steamy, once Juno and Arrow get their act together!
It has some funnier moments, but I wouldn't call this a romantic comedy. Emotional in places, very much so.
A character, right at the beginning, has a say and I wasn't sure why he did for a long time. But it does become clear, in the end.
A huge supporting cast, who I believe will get their own stories. Looking forward to that.
But heads up about this one. The murder is live streamed, and on page, from a viewer's POV. Harrowing reading, but I do think it is needed.
4 VERY good stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
Debbiereadsbook (1846 KP) rated Taking What's Mine (Men of Maddox Security #4) in Books
Apr 24, 2025
super steamy!
Independent reviewer for BookSirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 4 in the Men of Maddox Security series, I've managed to read it before book 3, but I don't think it matters. They kinda/sorta run along side each other.
Lincoln is tasked with keeping Isabel, Dean's sister, safe. Her stalker is getting close. She is quite capable, thank you very much, and takes great offense at Dean for making her do this. But for the fact it is Lincoln, she might have pulled a hissy fit. Finding themselves in the middle of an adult club, when looking for leads, was not what they expected. But it gives them both a roundabout way to get what they want: each other. They just gotta keep Isabel safe til the threat is gone.
So! Reading out of order, but not really missing anything for doing that. But I do like these books, and I have book 3 to read after this one.
We had a 4 star, a 4.5 star and now we hit the ding, ding, ding, jackpot with a 5 star read!
I think what did it for me here was, Lincoln and Isabel have known each other for some time, worked together daily. And while each has attraction to the other, neither admitted it out loud. This close protection for Isabel brings brings them closer, and I loved the way it evolved.
Steamy, oh yes! Given the situation they find themselves in, and I did NOT see that one coming at me! Loved that!
Book 2 got a higher rating than book 1 for the emotional connection and we get that here, mostly because of the previous attraction, but I still think the emotional connection is far deeper than the pairings in previous books. Might be me, but still, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!
There is some reference to Dean's story here, and I've not read that, but I didn't feel I missed anything. I WANT to read it, but I don't feel I NEED to, you know?? Dean's wife Sophia pops up here and I liked her for what little I know of Dean so far. At some point, I will read their story!
5 full and shiny stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
This is book 4 in the Men of Maddox Security series, I've managed to read it before book 3, but I don't think it matters. They kinda/sorta run along side each other.
Lincoln is tasked with keeping Isabel, Dean's sister, safe. Her stalker is getting close. She is quite capable, thank you very much, and takes great offense at Dean for making her do this. But for the fact it is Lincoln, she might have pulled a hissy fit. Finding themselves in the middle of an adult club, when looking for leads, was not what they expected. But it gives them both a roundabout way to get what they want: each other. They just gotta keep Isabel safe til the threat is gone.
So! Reading out of order, but not really missing anything for doing that. But I do like these books, and I have book 3 to read after this one.
We had a 4 star, a 4.5 star and now we hit the ding, ding, ding, jackpot with a 5 star read!
I think what did it for me here was, Lincoln and Isabel have known each other for some time, worked together daily. And while each has attraction to the other, neither admitted it out loud. This close protection for Isabel brings brings them closer, and I loved the way it evolved.
Steamy, oh yes! Given the situation they find themselves in, and I did NOT see that one coming at me! Loved that!
Book 2 got a higher rating than book 1 for the emotional connection and we get that here, mostly because of the previous attraction, but I still think the emotional connection is far deeper than the pairings in previous books. Might be me, but still, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!
There is some reference to Dean's story here, and I've not read that, but I didn't feel I missed anything. I WANT to read it, but I don't feel I NEED to, you know?? Dean's wife Sophia pops up here and I liked her for what little I know of Dean so far. At some point, I will read their story!
5 full and shiny stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
Midlife Magic (Not Too Late #1)
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FOR ALL THE EVERYDAY HEROINES OVER FORTY WHO KNOW IT'S NOT TOO LATE FOR MAGIC! If you can imagine...
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Debbiereadsbook (1846 KP) rated Make Them Pay (Pretty Deadly Things #6) in Books
Sep 3, 2026
saved the best for last!
Independent reviewer for BookSirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 6, the LAST book in the Pretty Deadly Things series, and it cannot be read without reading the others first. Do not attempt to read this is you haven't read the other books, much will make no sense!
I have really enjoyed these books, and I have been waiting for that one book to tip itself over to 5 stars, and Mr Chance saved the best for last!
Enley is Poe's sister. He was kidnapped at the end of the last book, along with other members of the team. Render goes to rescue Enley, who was being held by Seraphina, arch enemy to Dead Maddox who supports this crew. Both Enley and Render have slightly obsessed with the other for a long time. Being on the run together tips those feelings over the edge. But can they save the crew?
Like I said, I enjoyed the other books, but right from the start, this one felt different. Not least because it's the last book, but mostly about the way Enley and Render finally give in. The way they feel about each other and how that comes across.
ALSO! We get Seraphina and just way she is doing what she is doing! I needed that, I really did. I had been asking myself since early, the WHY she is so against Dean and his security company and this crew. It all makes a lot of sense now! And given as she gets a say here, it comes across so well!
Because the other guys are kidnapped for much of the book, Render and Enley are on their own, with just Dean's team: the other guys don't take much part.
Everyone gets a HEA, thank you very much! And those that deserve it, get their comeuppence.
Just one thing: These books are billed as a dark romcom. I get the dark, I really do, but at no point would I say these were romcom!
I'm all about my book feelings, you know I am and this book feels very different from the other and other than what I've said, I can't put my finger on it. Whatever Chance did, he pulled a blinder with this book and because of that, it can only get . . . . .
5 full and shiny stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
This is book 6, the LAST book in the Pretty Deadly Things series, and it cannot be read without reading the others first. Do not attempt to read this is you haven't read the other books, much will make no sense!
I have really enjoyed these books, and I have been waiting for that one book to tip itself over to 5 stars, and Mr Chance saved the best for last!
Enley is Poe's sister. He was kidnapped at the end of the last book, along with other members of the team. Render goes to rescue Enley, who was being held by Seraphina, arch enemy to Dead Maddox who supports this crew. Both Enley and Render have slightly obsessed with the other for a long time. Being on the run together tips those feelings over the edge. But can they save the crew?
Like I said, I enjoyed the other books, but right from the start, this one felt different. Not least because it's the last book, but mostly about the way Enley and Render finally give in. The way they feel about each other and how that comes across.
ALSO! We get Seraphina and just way she is doing what she is doing! I needed that, I really did. I had been asking myself since early, the WHY she is so against Dean and his security company and this crew. It all makes a lot of sense now! And given as she gets a say here, it comes across so well!
Because the other guys are kidnapped for much of the book, Render and Enley are on their own, with just Dean's team: the other guys don't take much part.
Everyone gets a HEA, thank you very much! And those that deserve it, get their comeuppence.
Just one thing: These books are billed as a dark romcom. I get the dark, I really do, but at no point would I say these were romcom!
I'm all about my book feelings, you know I am and this book feels very different from the other and other than what I've said, I can't put my finger on it. Whatever Chance did, he pulled a blinder with this book and because of that, it can only get . . . . .
5 full and shiny stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere