Kay David

Texas Hold ‘Em is the first in an ongoing series called Smokin’ ACES. We begin with the team leader, Timothy Santos’s story. He has come back home in undercover operation to bring down a Mexican cartel drug lord as well as find out what happened to his informant who was on the inside. He stumbles on to is former lover, the sheriff of the town, Rose Renwick, pinned down by gunfire in a remote location. He tries to explain what is going on, but Rose isn’t believing him.
Rose Renwick feels her former lover only cares about one thing, catching the bad guy by any means possible. When she discovers he is using her black sheep mother, things go from the frying pan in to the fire. The trail leads over the border to Mexico where Rose discovers her mother and his informant are one and the same.
I have to say, I’m not sure I would have given Timothy nearly as much trust as Rose does, even hesitatingly. For a while his lies to her were compounding and I was doubting they would get together but the author managed to believably bring Timothy around to some self-discovery. Texas Hold ‘Em is heavier on the suspense side than the romance side, but that’s the way I like it. I enjoy a lot of action in my romantic suspenses. I eagerly look forward to the sequel, Follow the Cowboy coming in November.

ARC provided by publisher in exchange for honest review.… (altro)

I really liked this book about undercover Texas Rangers and what they go through to try and catch the bad guys. Santos was such an intriguing man, trying to control everything when nothing around him is controllable. On top of all his work related troubles he also had to deal with working with his ex-lover, who he still loves. Rose was a tough lady, of course she'd have to be being a sheriff in a border town. She was also perfect for Santos. The action was great and fast paced and definitely kept me glued to the pages (I read it in one sitting). I can't wait to read more about the ACES team and learn more about each of them.… (altro)