Review: 5 stars for You Can Scream (Laurel Snow #5) by Rebecca Zanetti

 

Twisted family relationships, sociopaths and conspiracy theories abound in the icy Cascade Mountains of Washington State in New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti's heart-pounding series about an FBI profiler and her equally brilliant sister on the wrong side of the law.

Laurel’s family was never simple—but her half-sister, Abigail, a brilliant, unpredictable psychopath, just made it lethal. Accused of murdering their father, a man she always called a monster, Abigail claims self-defense. As the trial unfolds and long-buried family secrets explode into headlines across Washington State, Laurel’s hard-won privacy is shattered. And the nightmare is just beginning.

Even as Abigail’s trial consumes public attention, new dangers close in as the murder of a prominent scientist and the illegal poaching of a rare Pacific plant point to something insidious. Laurel turns to Washington Fish and Wildlife captain Huck Rivers, her partner in work and life, for help. But the deeper they dig, the more the case seems to echo the chaos unraveling Laurel’s world.

With danger tightening around her, Laurel faces an impossible choice: trust Abigail in one crucial, treacherous alliance, or risk losing everything. Her career, her relationships, even her life hang in the balance. The clock is ticking—and if the threat breaks loose, nothing will be fast enough to stop it.

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What I thought about You Can Scream

Laurel Snow is back, still dealing with her crazy but brilliant sister and associates. Abigail is about to go on trial for killing her father when a sniper makes his presence known. But who is the target? Abigail or Laurel?

I just love this series. It's just so easy to fall into this story. Laurel is a extremely likable character and Abigail has enough crazy for just about everyone. There's always a complicated crime drama surrounding them.

And then there's Huck, the Fish and Game Captain and Laurel's colleague and more. This relationship has been building since the start of the series and really warmed my heart in You Can Scream. They are just so great together, whether solving a case or just spending time together.

Recommended for romantic suspense readers. Loved it!

 

Review: Secrets You Can't Keep (Vera Boyett #3) by Debra Webb

  

From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes crime analyst Vera Boyett’s next case—a triple homicide that tears a small town apart…and an accident that could do worse to her family.

A cabin in the woods. Three dead, one in critical condition. Property owned by not just any Tennessee local, but one of the richest men in the country.

Vera Boyett isn’t quite sure what it means. But that’s why Sheriff Gray “Bent” Benton called to figure it out. Criminal analysis is what she does best. Even when the town is in panicked shambles, even when the case is more delicate than most…and even when it’s not the only case on her plate.

Vera’s family is caught in a deadly mess of its own. And while her pregnant sister seems an unlikely culprit, each new detail seems to point to her guilt. Desperate to protect her, Vera vows to find out what really happened.

As evidence emerges in both cases, Vera and Bent work to unravel a dangerous web of secrets to get to the truth. But their investigations reveal more than they ever expected… 

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What I thought about Secrets You Can't Keep 

Vera Boyett and her sisters are back -- with a new case to solve for Vera, and new family drama that could have devastating consequences in this third book in the series.

Vera is investigating a triple homicide in this book along with Sheriff Gray Benton. Things just aren't adding up and it will take both of these law enforcement officers to find the killers. Meanwhile, Vera's pregnant sister has a crisis of her own, when her mean mother-in-law is discovered dead from a fall. Or was it a push? Vera will need to figure it out to protect her sister.

I really like this series. Vera and Bent make a great couple, even though Vera can sometimes go off on her own. As is with this genre, things get wrapped up in the final pages when that key piece of evidence falls into place. Turns out there are some secrets that need revealing.

Overall, a nice addition to this terrific series. 

Review: The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide by J. R. Ward

  

Vampire warriors in black leather and tattoos.
Passionate love stories that pierce the heart.
Dark nights filled with drama, chaos, and epic battles in the shadows of Caldwell, NY…
And then there are the unicorn pajamas. And the Tootsie Pops.

Welcome back to the world of the iconic, #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. With millions of devoted readers across the globe, these unforgettable books have redefined paranormal romance. Now, to celebrate two decades of the Brothers, author J.R. Ward opens the door to their world once more.

Inside this all-new 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide, Ward reflects on the journey—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt memories, candid writing advice, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of her long and legendary career. She also brings back the original Brothers in a mix of classic content and never-before-seen material, including:

• A brand-new novella, Happy Anniversary– Revisit Wrath and Beth as they reclaim the time lost between them. Tender, erotic, and emotional, this story returns to the couple who started it all—and proves that happily ever after doesn’t always come easy.
• Brotherhood updates, as J.R. interviews the Brothers to reveal where they are now
• Fan-favorite features like Ask a Brother, Vishous’s Agony Aunt Column, Kitchen Corner with Fritz, and Bella’s Books
• Quotes, playlists, Lassiter’s journalistic takeovers, monthly horoscopes, and more
• Q&A with J.R. Ward, filled with new insight and revelations

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What I thought about the 20Th Anniversary Insider's Guide

This book is chock full of BDB world information, some of which fans may have already seen by way of previous released information.  That I had already seen some of the material in this didn't matter -- there's a lot of humor there that made re-reading it fun. And there's a new story about Beth and Wrath that reminds readers what they learned about this couple in Dark Lover. There's only one person who can handle Wrath and that's Beth.  It's worth picking this up for the Happy Anniversary novella alone. 

As a long time fan of this series, I learned a few things I didn't know and there were hints of what is coming. I loved reading this.