Catherine's Cross

 

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When Jenks Ellington experiences a sudden, alarming sense of panic about her identical twin sister Gigi, she has to wait until nearly midnight before learning the reason for her unease: Gigi has drowned while diving for artifacts in a Low Country river near Beaufort, South Carolina. Although Beaufort County detective Seth Mason is suspicious of Gigi’s diving partner, there is no evidence of foul play. But, when Gigi’s Port Royal home is broken into and ransacked, Jenks discovers two clues—one of which leads her to the home of a local Gullah medium.

In a painstaking search for answers, Jenks delves more deeply into her twin’s life. Along the way, her bond with Detective Mason reaches unexpected depths. And what secrets could medium Meta Jane be holding? Was Gigi’s death really an accident?

Review

****This book was part of a blog tour I was given a copy for my honest review****

Jenks and her twin sister Gigi have always been to sense when each one of them is in trouble, one night Jenks feels this and knows something is really wrong. Hours later her mother and police officers show up to tell her that Gigi is dead, devastated Jenks goes to where her sister lived to find out what happened. With the help of Detective Seth Mason Jenks sifts through her sisters’ life and forms a relationship with Seth. Can Jenks find out what happened to her sister or will she end up another casualty? This book was slow and mellow like a quiet walk through the park. There was drama and suspense, but the way it is written it's not the oh my god yell at the characters kind, the only way to describe it would be calm and soothing. Jenks has just lost her sister and still she tries to help everyone around. Seth knows how Jenks feels since he was a twin and had lost his brother, the relationship between the two of them had a natural feel to it. My favorite part of this book was the history, the author added so much to the book by including journals and other stories from the area. If you like action packed books or ones filled with steamy sex scenes this is not the book to read. If you are looking for a book with a good story but more laid back this is a good one. I was in the mood for this type of book so I really enjoyed reading Catherine's Cross.

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Beneath the Surface 18+

The following review is for 18+ readers.

1/2
Kyran Reese is a man in control. Driven when it comes to work, focused when it comes to play. From his office to the chalk circle of the bare-knuckle boxing ring, his only thought is to win. That thirst heightens when Dale Porter enters his life. His brother’s assistant should be off limits, but her witty comments and sarcastic comebacks have him desperate to get her between the sheets.
When Dale agrees to Kyran’s relationship stipulation of no labels she’s sucked into a whirlwind of lust, money, and underground boxing. Dale fights her growing affection, trying to hide it when the world around them spirals out of control. All too soon she realizes she can’t hide her true feelings any longer.
Has Kyran finally met his match? Could playing to win mean playing for keeps? 

Review

*****I was given a copy of this through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review****
Kyran Reese is a man in charge by nature. A polished serious business man who has a dark side, he meets fun loving and not always graceful Dale Porter as she stumbles into his office looking to fill the position of assistant for his brother. This is their journey…
I read some reviews before I started this book that worried me a little, but I really enjoyed it. Kyran was sexy and controlling, and a great character to get to know. I loved his underground fighting as an outlet for his issues, it really added another layer to the story that could have left it lacking without it. Kyran made this book for me. My main problem and one the things that kept it from being a 4 star for me was Dale. I couldn’t connect with her, didn’t hate her but couldn’t connect,, her head always seemed up in the clouds, and she came across as a little flighty. No matter how many adjectives described her as something else, I just couldn’t picture her as the strong woman she was supposed to be. Other than that the reader is taken through many ups and downs in their lives and you really start to develop feelings for them all. And that ending? Perfect!

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