Did she once have a sister? Has her mother lied all these years? Why? 
After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the North Carolina coast where she grew up. She goes there to heal—and to help her brother, Keith, a deeply troubled man who's asked her to come home. But she refuses to stay in the family house. The last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. Instead, she finds herself living next door to someone else she'd prefer to avoid—Rafe Romero, the wild, reckless boy to whom she lost her virginity at sixteen. He's back on the island, and to her surprise, he's raising a young daughter alone. Maisey's still attracted to him, but her heart's too broken to risk… 
Then something even more disturbing happens. She discovers a box of photographs that evoke distant memories of a little girl, a child Keith remembers, too. Maisey believes the girl must've been their sister, but their mother claims there was no sister. 
Maisey's convinced that child existed. So where is she now?

Review: I was given an ARC of The Secret Sister for an honest review so this my review.
This is the first full length romantic suspense book from Brenda Novak in awhile and I can honestly say I miss her writing in this area, I love her romance books but her suspense books I have really missed and The Secret Sister reminded me how good she is at keeping the reader guessing.
The characters in this book were all very engaging and easy to like. I loved how well Maisey and Rafe interacted and the romance between them was typical Novak, sweet and hot at the same time if that is possible. As for the mystery in the book I loved how it was told and how Maisey tried so hard to prove that her brother did not hurt their sister that they did not remember existed on purpose because she wanted to help him get better so badly. I am not going to get into the plot because I refuse to talk spoilers but it was so well written it had some great twist for the reader.
I can honestly say I can't wait for the second book in the series to come out to see what happens next and I do hope Novak writes more romantic suspense in the future because she has a talent in this area that she does not use enough.
I am giving The Secret Sister five out of five stars.

All Good Deeds (Lucy Kendall #1)

Lucy Kendall lived her life in a strange mixture of carefully calculated moves and impulse decisions. Cracking the skull of the man who molested her sister and attacking her was impulse. Spending half her teenage years drinking and acting out were calculated cries for attention from her narcissistic mother followed by impulsive rages at her lack of concern. The decade spent working in Child Protective Services before becoming a private investigator taught her two truths. One, CPS failed miserably in protecting children. Two, Lucy was more than willing to do it for them, meting out her brand of dark justice in spite of her own fear of death. But Lucy's crusade is compromised when a self-proclaimed sociopath offers to help-and leaves her no choice but to accept it. When eight-year old Kailey Richardson is abducted, it sets off a chain of events linked to Justin Beckett, a suspect in a life-changing case in Lucy's past. The path she's chosen since dealing with Beckett has been dark and terrifying-but she has no idea just how deep she will go or where the twisted road will take her. She's about to find out.

Review: I loved All Good Deeds and can't wait to read more about Lucy Kendall and how she balances the scales of justice by killing men who sexually hurt children. Her character reminds me so much of the Dexter character who was a serial killer who only killed bad people it blows my mind. And just like Dexter fans readers have to love and respect Lucy for what she is doing because she is truly killing people who deserve to die and I believe that is why I am going to get totally wrapped up in this character and series
As for this this book I loved the twist and turns that kept you guessing until the very end. I can honestly say I had no idea who took the little girl until the very end and then when the truth came out I was like nice. Then the rest of the action in the book especially how Lucy had to reevaluate her entire thought process about Justin, the person whose freedom made her into the vigilante killer that she had become was very thought-provoking and well written. Overeating, the entire book was excellent but I don't want to get get into that much because of spoilers I will just highly recommend this book to be read.
With all that said I am giving this book five out of five stars.

Love You Madly (You Again)

Meredith Sanders was the golden girl in high school—a homecoming queen with a trail of worshipping minions. Now she's all grown up with a trail of failed marriages. The only good thing she has in her life is her brilliant and beautiful teenaged step-daughter...who's missing. But the best man for the job has a serious hate-on for her. 
Back in high school, queen bee Meredith made Travis Brennan's life miserable. Since then, he's gone from class geek to a hardened, former SEAL, specializing in private security. As much as he wants to help Meredith's step-daughter, he can't help but clash with the gorgeous woman who once made his life hell. 
But as they investigate the increasingly mysterious disappearance, their conflicted past threatens to turn into a very provocative present...

Review:  I was given an ARC of Live You Madly by NetGalley for an honest review and this is my review.
I really enjoyed Meredeth and Travis's story. It was packed full of romance and suspense. The storyline line was excellent, a stepmother who is looking for her daughter who disappeared and she ended up hiring a guy that she she bullied in high school who grew up to be a total hottie. Great concept. I person behind her daughter's disappearance kept me guessing until the end which was great and the chemistry between Travis and Meredith was hot hot hot.
I am giving this book five out of five stars.  

A Deadly Web (Bishop Files #2)

John Brodie is a Guardian, a member of a secret network devoted to protecting the psychics in his charge from a ruthless—and virtually invisible—enemy.
Tasha Solomon is unaware of the Guardians’ existence—until the night the gifted psychic suffers a shocking and violent attack and Brodie saves her life.
Tough and resilient, Tasha isn’t used to depending on anyone. But the assault has left her vulnerable. Tasha doesn’t know who wants her dead, or why, or when he will strike again. Now, she is forced to trust that Brodie can guide her through a tangled web of danger and deception toward a safe harbor—one she fears is more elusive with each dark and endless night.

Review:  Out of all the Bishop series books The Bishop Files seems to be my least favorite for some reason. I don't know why but this series does not grab me like the rest of the series do and for that reason I just don't have that connect with the book I am looking for when I pick up one of Kay Hooper's novels.
As for A Deadly Web this book was okay for me. It dragged on in a lot of places and lacked the action I was looking for. Most of the book for me was lost in technical stuff and conspiracy plots. Not what I want. I want them fighting the bad guy not getting lost in his mastermind plot that we have no idea what it is but to get and make psychics. For me this entire series is just confusing and that is why I am giving three out of five stars.

Never Die Alone (New Orleans #8) by Lisa Jackson

Never Drop Your Guard 
It should be the best day of their lives. Too bad they never get to see it. On the cusp of their twenty-first birthday, he strikes. His victims are always twins, their ritualistic murders planned in exquisite detail, down to the moment when they breathe their last together. . . 
Never Close Your Eyes 
An innocent man is in prison, and Brianna Hayward needs to convince the New Orleans police. Not just to free her cousin, but to save others who will suffer until the true culprit is found. Reporter Jason Bridges is intrigued. It's a story that could make his career--as long as Brianna never guesses the secret in Jason's past. . .
 . . .Or You'll Never See Him ComingDetective Rick Bentz had doubts about the "21" conviction when he worked the case in L.A. Now the real murderer may be loose in Bentz's backyard. Twin sisters from LSU have vanished, days before their birthday. And as Bentz and his partner, Reuben Montoya, desperately follow the trail, a killer prepares to unite his next victims in death forever. . .

Review:  Wow. Where to start? Die Alone was typical Lisa Jackson, she gives the reader everything they want and just a bit more to make sure they will be back for the next book in the series and she did a splendid job of that with this book.
The 21 Killer was one crazy guy and whole idea of going after twins I found kind on interesting because there are so many in my family. The plot and the twist with this book were outstanding and kept me guessing throughout most of the book.
The touch of romance between Jase and Brianna was also a nice touch to take away from the darkness of the 21 Killer and what he was doing to his victims. Their past also added another bit on intrigue to the story that kept me wondering what really happened between him and her sister until the big reveal.
Then the big hook Jackson teased us with throughout the book...the return of Father John (If you have read her previous books you know all about this sick freak). What can I say? She has done a brilliant job setting up the next book and that is all I will say because I hate spoilers and if you want to know more you need to be sure pick up a copy of this book and read it, you will not be disappointed. I could not put it down and with that said I am giving Never Die Alone five out of five stars.

Minutes to Kill (Scarlet Falls #2) by Melinda Leigh

After corporate attorney Hannah Barrett tries—and fails—to stop a kidnapping in Vegas, she can’t shake the haunting image of the terrified young girl she couldn’t save. She tells herself that a visit to her hometown in Scarlet Falls could be a welcome distraction. But soon, Hannah realizes the kidnappers have all the info they need to track her every move. And when chilling e-mails about the victim appear in her inbox, it’s frighteningly clear what happened in Vegas has followed her home.
Eight months after a terrible family tragedy, Hannah turns to Detective Brody McNamara once again. Brody is eager to help, though he’s embroiled in the investigation of a brutal murder. But the closer they work together, the stronger their feelings grow…and the more they stand to lose when two seemingly unrelated, but equally deadly, cases collide.

Review: I was given an ARC of Minutes to Kill from NetGalley for an honest review so this is my review.
I new after reading the first Scarlet Falls novel I was going to be hooked on this series but I had no clue how hooked Melinda Leigh would actually get me by book two. Once again by the end of this book I am dying for the next one to come out this series is that good and she Leigh leaves little crumbs that makes the reader guess what might be coming next. (I vote for Mac's story, but I get off topic).
As for this book Hannah and Brody's story was full of intrigue, suspense and romance. Everything one looks for in the perfect romantic suspense book. I also liked how parts from the the first book were addressed in this book so you knew what the outcome of Hannah's bother and wives's murder case is going to be. A lot of authors would just let it go but if was nice to have closure from the first book in the series so if you have not read it there is a bit a a spoiler in here even though the killer is not named some of how that book ends does get revealed in this book.
The subject matter of this book was very heavy with it being human trafficking and young girls being used as prostitutes and I felt that Leigh handled it with class and did a great job with how she portrayed it in this novel. Excellent job.
I loved this book. I love this series. I can't give this book anything but five out of five stars. I would recommend you read both books because they fit well together.

The Secrets We Keep by Stephanie Butland

A tragic accident, a broken heart, and a marriage drowning in secrets...
Mike always walks the dog in the evening while Elizabeth relaxes in the bathtub--but one night he doesn’t come back. Mike has drowned while saving a teenage girl named Kate, his dog standing on the bank barking frantically as the police pull his body from the water.But despite her husband being lauded as a hero, Elizabeth can’t wrap her mind around the fact that Mike is gone--and Kate won’t reveal the details of what really happened that night.
 Elizabeth finds herself facing the unfathomable possibility that she may not have known her husband at all. Does she really want to know the truth? Or will the weight of Mike’s secrets pull her under?

Review:  I was given an ARC of The Secrets We Keep from NetGalley for an honest review and this is my review.
I really enjoyed this book and I felt so many emotions for, Elizabeth, the main character, I was on emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book. I must say, however, I was not a big fan of her husband and if he was not already dead in the book I would happily be plotting his death but is spoiler material so I won't go there.
This book was well written with charters with a lot of depth. I loved Elizabeth because she was fragile yet she also had strength that the reader saw flickers of making her a very intriguing character because one was unsure what way she was going to end up going when it came to how she was going to intimately deal with her grief and other problems she has to with her husband's death.
As for the rest of the characters I also liked them as well but it was Elizabeth that left the biggest impression. The rest were all excellent support characters that made her shine in my opinion.
I am giving The Secrets We Keep a rating of four out of five stars and would definitely suggest it for those of you who can handle tear jerker.