Beating The Winter Doldrums With Some Good Books – And A Giveaway!

 

Happy New Year Everyone!

Here in Texas, it has been a whirlwind of strange weather happenings since the New Year began. 

We started out cold and rainy, which sometimes happens here. After that, we moved on to several days that felt a bit like spring might be on its way a little early, and I was happy to see that happen.

But no. When we least expected it—bam! Winter decided to come back with a fury. It snowed all day. We had more snow than I’ve ever seen in Texas before and it stuck around for several days.

And so, we hunkered down until the snow eventually disappeared and normal times returned.  . .or so I thought. Until today when suddenly the air was filled with dust strong enough to smell it in the air. The skies are hazy, and I’m beginning to wonder what is next?

That’s my winter doldrums story. What about you? How are things where you are?

For me, the best way to beat the weather at its game is to read a good book and this New Year has brought a wealth of great new suspense stories that I can’t wait to dive into.  

I thought I’d feature a few books on my TBR list here today, starting with, Night Hawk: (Nighthawk Security Book 3) by Susan Sleeman. This series just keeps getting better and better and the covers of each new book make me want to read them.

Here’s the teaser: She’s determined to find her father’s killer…

FBI Agent, Toni Long, lost her father a year ago when he was killed in a joint FBI and ICE investigation led by Clay Byrd, a man Toni had found herself infatuated with. Unfortunately, the killer escaped, and if Toni hadn’t been distracted by her attraction to Clay, maybe her father wouldn’t have died. When she receives an anonymous tip on the killer’s identity, she follows the lead and an attempt is made on her life. Clay, having received the same tip, comes to her rescue. Thinking he can help find her father's killer and keep an eye on her safety too, he quickly offers Nighthawk Security’s help.

But she first has to face down her own dark past.

She fights the idea at first, but she will stop at nothing to find her father’s killer, even if it means partnering with a guy she has feelings for. But as the investigation unfolds, they unearth deep, dark family’s secrets that are more dangerous than anything Toni could imagine. Problem is, Clay is right there by her side, offering her comfort and support, and protecting her from menacing danger. She soon has to fight feelings she’s developing for him when her focus should be on the investigation and staying alive.

https://amzn.to/3swbgXg

What about a little Lynette Eason to take away the winter blahs? Active Defense (Danger Never Sleeps Book #3) is out now. I haven’t read this one yet, but if it lives up to the others it’s a keeper.

Take a look at the blurb:

As a former field surgeon in Afghanistan, Heather Fontaine is used to life-or-death situations. She just didn't expect them to follow her home. When she returns from a party to find that someone has broken into her house--and threatened her friends--she assumes it is the stalker who has been following her and creeping her out. She hopes to find safety and peace of mind by leaving the city and hiding out in a small town. But trouble has followed her even there.

Luckily, a stalker isn't the only one watching Heather. Travis Walker has been secretly watching out for her for weeks. As owner of his own security agency, it's what he does. Together, Travis and Heather must figure out who wants her dead--and why--before it's too late.

Bestselling and award-winning author Lynette Eason will have you looking over your shoulder as you dive into this fast-paced, suspense-filled story about losing control and finding something even better.

https://amzn.to/35QfTSy'

This author is new to me but the cover just grabbed me and made me want to read it.

Bad Landing (Hope Landing Romantic Suspense Book 4) by Edie James.

She’s too busy for love. He’s allergic to commitment. They’ll make the perfect pretend couple, right?

Scientist Jane Farrell’s new discovery might just change the world… if she lives long enough to introduce it at the World Energy Conference. After intruders break into her lab and her home, she flees to her brother’s cabin outside the tiny mountain town of Hope Landing, hoping to elude the men trying to steal her technology.

But fate has other ideas…

https://amzn.to/3p3Ons0

And from the talented Cara Putman comes, Lethal Intent.

If they expected silence, they hired the wrong woman.

Caroline Bragg’s life has never been better. She and Brandon Lancaster are taking their relationship to the next level, and she has a new dream job as legal counsel for Praecursoria—a research lab that is making waves with its cutting-edge genetic therapies. The company’s leukemia treatments even promise to save desperately sick kids—kids like eleven-year-old Bethany, a critically ill foster child at Brandon’s foster home.

When Caroline’s enthusiastic boss wants to enroll Bethany in experimental trials prematurely, Caroline objects, putting her at odds with her colleagues. They claim the only goal at Praecursoria is to save lives. But does someone have another agenda?

Brandon faces his own crisis. As laws governing foster homes shift, he’s on the brink of losing the group home he’s worked so hard to build. When Caroline learns he’s a Praecursoria investor, it becomes legally impossible to confide in him. Will the secrets she keeps become a wedge that separates them forever? And can she save Bethany from the very treatments designed to heal her?

This latest romantic legal thriller by bestseller Cara Putman shines a light on the shadowy world of scientific secrets and corporate vendettas—and the ethical dilemmas that plague the place where science and commerce meet.

https://amzn.to/39G4C8i

So, what’s on your TBR list?

I will be giving away one of these e-books to someone. I’ll announce the winner on January 29^th

Be sure to include your email address in your posts.

Happy New Year to you all!

 

Mary Alford

www.maryalford.net