Looking for a book that reads like an episode of your favorite crime show? The look no further! Killer Pursuit by Jeff Gunhus is a wild ride you will not want to miss. Check out more about this thrilling book, read Tina’s Thoughts about the story, and enter an awesome giveaway!
Killer Pursuit Jeff Gunhus Publication Date: January 10, 2016 Genres: Adult, Thriller
When a high-society call girl is murdered in her Georgetown home, investigators find two cameras hidden in the walls of her bedroom. One has its memory erased, presumably by the murderer. The second is connected to the Internet through an encrypted connection…and no-one knows who’s on the other end.
Special Agent Allison McNeil is asked by beleaguered FBI Director Clarence Mason to run an off-the-record investigation of the murder. The most direct path to apprehending the killer is to find the videos, but with rumors that the victim’s client list may have included Mason’s political enemies, Allison worries about the director’s motives. As she starts her investigation, she quickly discovers that she’s not the only one pursuing the videos. In fact, the most aggressive person racing against her might be the murderer himself.
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Killer Pursuit is a high paced story that takes you deep into an FBI case of murder, lies, and manipulation. This story takes the reader into a fast paced world where you attempt to find justice and race against the unknown. The thriller reads like a crime TV show, easing the reader in something that will make you think and analyze everything.
One of my favorite parts about this story is Allison McNeill, the main character. She is a woman fighting for respect and leverage in a male dominated environment. Jeff Gunhus does a great job of creating a strong female lead who is analytical, brilliant, and resourceful. Watching Allison muddle through the atrocities in this book allows the reader to build a solid respect and connection with her. She feels deeply. She fights for justice. She attempts to stay un-jaded in an occupation where she studies the worst of humanity. For me, Allison made this story great.
The fluidity of this book really brings the story to life. You read this story as an all seeing observer, filing in the details as you progress. You get glimpses into every cog and wheel of what takes place. This style allows the reader to immerse into what is happening and allows for a broader exciting yet terrifying read. You see the violence and the aftermath. You watch the pieces of the puzzle be sewn together. Lines are crossed and paths are set. Jeff does a good job of sharing the reality of the world you read and showing both the deplorable side of humanity alongside the hope and need for justice.
If you love thrillers, check this one out. This is a branch out story from my normal genres and I really enjoyed it. This story focuses on one woman’s mission to bring justice to a scenario filed with danger and politics that is so contentedly set in a world of harsh gray realities. The corruption wars with what is right and as a result we have a fast paced intriguing story! I hoping there are more Allison McNeill stories to come. She is a character I would love to read more about!
To celebrate the release and blog tour of Killer Pursuit, Jeff is hosting an awesome giveaway! Enter this RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY for your chance to win a $50 Amazon Giftcard! To enter, simply follow the instructions listed and you will be entered for your chance to win. Don’t miss out. Good luck!
Jeff Gunhus is the author of thriller and horror novels for adults and the middle grade/YA series, The Templar Chronicles. The first book, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His books for adults have reached the Top 100 on Amazon and have been Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalists.
After his experience with his son, he is passionate about helping parents reach young reluctant readers and is active in child literacy issues. As a father of five, he leads an active lifestyle in Maryland with his wife Nicole by trying to constantly keep up with their kids. In rare moments of quiet, he can be found in the back of the City Dock Cafe in Annapolis working on his next novel.
Sins of my Father Black Brothers #1 Lisa Cardiff Genre: Romantic Suspense Publication Date: June 30, 2015
An eye for an eye…
My name is Archer Black, and I have a confession.
For as long as I can remember, my life has revolved around getting revenge against Senator Thomas Wharton.It was supposed to be easy. Uncover his secrets. End his political career. Ruin his Presidential campaign. Use his stepdaughter, Langley Mayer, to do it. She’s also my stepsister, but she doesn’t know that. Nobody does.
But nothing is as easy as it seems. When my high-stakes plan for revenge takes a deadly turn, I’m the only person standing between Langley and the people who want her dead. Time is running out, and I need to decide what I need more: love or revenge.
I read this book in record time. Sins of my Father is an intriguing story about heartbreaking lies, outright deception, and what people will do to right the wrongs brought against them. We see the good, the bad, and the ugly. There is nothing off limits in this story. People are used for another’s gain. There is death, destruction, and a whole history of pain. But on the other side there is an unlikely love that grows in the midst of everything happening.
Lisa Cardiff takes a story that could be overdone and cliche and makes it something well written and enjoyable. I loved the characters she introduces. We meet such an interesting cast of people in a world of dirty politics. Archer is sexy and mysterious. He has lived through hardship and created something of himself. His motives are warped for revenge but his hard work is honorable. He is smart, conniving, and self assured. When he starts to get to know Langley his determination begins to waver but he plans to see everything through till the end. Langely is a strong woman who has endured a different type of hardship. Living in a home devoid of love and affection. She has learned to stand in the background and live her own life in the shadows. I loved how she learns what she wants and takes a step in the direction of achieving that goal, whatever it may be.
The story written in dual POVs, allows the reader to see each side of the what is happening and understand the details of the plan unfolding. Understanding where Archer comes from and learning his history is invaluable. Langley’s hesitations and emotional processing allows the reader to better understand the coming storm and how she will react when truth comes to light. The twists and turns of the story allow for a few surprises, which is always so much fun to see.
The danger and adrenaline in this story is well written and exciting. The romance is consuming, at times passionate and at other times sweet. The political story is intriguing and deceptive. I am excited to see where she takes this series. I hope there is more Knox, Gunnar, and Winnie, as well as glimpses into what Archer and Langley are up to. Don’t miss this story!
If you have been waiting for more from Chanel Cleeton, then your wait is almost ever and will have been worth every second! Flirting With Scandal is the first installment to Chanel’s new series and it hits all the marks! Check out more about the book, what people are saying, read Tina’s Thoughts, check out the book trailer, and make sure to enter the review tour giveaway!
Flirting with Scandal
Capital Confessions #1
Chanel Cleeton
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 19, 2015
Publisher: Penguin/InterMix
The author of I See London sets her sights on Washington, D. C., with a sexy new series about three sisters, the secrets they keep, and a powerful blog with a knack for exposing scandals…
Jackie Gardner knows all about dirty little secrets. The illegitimate daughter of one of the most influential senators in Washington, D.C., she grew up surrounded by the scandals and shadows of politics. Now that she’s landed an internship with a powerful political consulting firm, she’s determined to launch her career and take this city by storm.
William Andrew Clayton was born for politics. He knows the drill: work hard, play discreetly, and at all costs, avoid scandal. At twenty-six, his campaign for the Virginia State Senate is the first step to cementing his future. It’s time for him to settle down, to find the perfect political spouse. He needs a Jackie Kennedy, not a Marilyn…
When Jackie meets Will in the bar of the Hay-Adams Hotel, sparks fly. But the last thing Will needs is to be caught in a compromising position, and an affair with a political candidate could cost Jackie her career. When what began as one steamy night, becomes a passion neither one of them can walk way from, they must decide if what they have is really love, or just another dirty little secret…
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See what people are saying about Flirting With Scandal…
Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton has it all. A sexy hero, strong heroine, delicious romance, sizzling tension, and plenty of breathtaking scandal.
I loved this book!
– New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy
Scorching hot and wicked smart, Flirting with Scandal had me hooked from page one! Sizzling with sexual tension and political intrigue, Cleeton weaves a story that is as complex as it is sexy. Thank God this is a series because I need more!!
– New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harris
Sexy, intelligent, and intriguing. Chanel Cleeton makes politics scandal-icious.
– USA Today bestselling author Tiffany King
Chanel Cleeton knocked it out of the park with Flirting with Scandal. The banter was refreshing, the political storyline captivating, and the sexual tension was through the roof. Smart, emotional, romantic, and sizzling hot–this book is fantastic!
– Christina Lee, author of the Between Breaths series
Chanel Cleeton delivers again! Featuring a strong heroine, a steamy romance, and juicy dose of political scandal, Flirting with Scandal is completely engrossing. Clear your calendars–you won’t be able to put this one down!
– Brenda St. John Brown, author of Swimming to Tokyo
An emotionally satisfying page turner, deliciously steamy and set against a complex political backdrop that yields satisfying plot twists and a hefty dose of scandal.
– Lia Riley, author of Upside Down
Chanel Cleeton has done it again, once again weaving a beautiful and exciting world full of passion, intrigue, and emotion. Flirting With Scandal was an incredible story of politics, following your heart, and learning who you are in the midst of the overwhelming chaos around you. This book was filled with well written characters, believable scenarios, and intriguing plot lines. I was so sad when this story ended and I cannot wait for more of this series.Our two main characters are quite different in personality and life experience, but they have one thing in common- they play the game to win. Jackie was such an incredibly wonderful character. She is a woman who has lived a life of secrecy, always observing and working behind the scenes. She is brilliant, beautiful, and a force to be reckoned with. Her tenacity and love of the political game is not a character trait I have really seen in many stories. It was refreshing to see a woman who is strong and determined within the political realm as opposed to the normal scandal type stories of the “other” woman or the seductress. Jackie was full of life and smarts, something that was prevalent throughout the story. I loved how she continually surprised everyone with her dedication and political knowledge.
Will was the perfect counterpart to Jackie. He was mature and smooth. His political aspirations were to help people, not have all the power. His pure intentions to help others is a deep connect for our two main characters. Will is not your normal politician. He is ruled by his heart and not his desire for prestige. I loved how both Will and Jackie were strong pillars in the political world. They both wanted to be above the petty games of politics (though they understand the game) and make a difference. Will knows what he wants and will do what he needs to get it. His passion and longing for Jackie is beautiful. He finds in her a partner, someone who makes him better and causes him to fight harder for what he wants and what he believes in.
The major themes within the story were some that I was hesitant about when I first heard what the story entailed. I am not big into politics and sometimes the drama and lies surrounding the stories are too much for me. But I trust Chanel and her brilliant writing so I jumped in with both feet. What I found was a story that made me want to be part of a political campaign and see how things work behind the scenes. Chanel takes what could be a good concept and makes it great. There is scandal and secrecy within this story but it is perfectly interwoven with the storyline. There is so much happening but you never feel overwhelmed by the details and drama. Each secondary character is necessary to the story and has a role to fulfill that betters the reading experience. It is a love story between two unlikely characters but Chanel’s writing shows you their deep connection, which in turns makes them perfect for one another. It is a love story yet it is so much more. It is about a strong woman trying to find her place in the political world while keeping her secrets and about a man who is determined to be who he is- true to himself despite the sway of the politics around him.
If you love Chanel’s writing, then prepare yourself to be astounded (even though you expected nothing less) and in love with Flirting With Scandal. This book is refreshing and this story will take you deep into a world where grey is the norm and love comes at a cost. I am so excited to see what else happens in the Capital Confessions series and hoping to see some more of the other secondary characters from this book!
To celebrate the review tour and upcoming release of Flirting With Scandal, Chanel Cleeton is hosting a fun giveaway! For your chance to win an eBook of one of her three back titles ( I SEE LONDON, LONDON FALLING, or FRENCH KISSED) enter this Rafflecopter giveaway and follow the instructions to be entered to win! Don’t miss out on you chance for a free book- all of which are wonderful stories! Good luck!
Originally a Florida girl, CHANEL CLEETON moved to London where she received a bachelor’s degree from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel fell in love with London and planned to stay there forever, until fate intervened on a Caribbean cruise and a fighter pilot with smooth dance moves swept her off her feet. Now, a happily ever after later, Chanel is living her next adventure.
Law school made Chanel realize she’d rather spend her days writing sexy stories than in a courtroom, and she hasn’t looked back since. An avid reader and hopeless romantic, she’s happiest curled up with a book. She has a weakness for handbags, her three pups, and her husband.
Chanel writes contemporary romances. She is published by Harlequin HQN, Penguin/InterMix, and Penguin/Berkley and is the author of the International School, Capital Confessions, and Wild Aces series.
Looking for a book that reads like an episode of your favorite crime show? The look no further! Killer Pursuit by Jeff Gunhus is a wild ride you will not want to miss. Check out more about this thrilling book, read Tina’s Thoughts about the story, and enter an awesome giveaway!
Killer Pursuit
You can purchase your copy of Killer Pursuit today on Amazon!
Jeff Gunhus is the author of thriller and horror novels for adults and the middle grade/YA series, The Templar Chronicles. The first book, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His books for adults have reached the Top 100 on Amazon and have been Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalists.
Sins of my Father
Originally a Florida girl, CHANEL CLEETON moved to London where she received a bachelor’s degree from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel fell in love with London and planned to stay there forever, until fate intervened on a Caribbean cruise and a fighter pilot with smooth dance moves swept her off her feet. Now, a happily ever after later, Chanel is living her next adventure.
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