Adrienne Giordano

Crash Course by Adrienne Giordano
Steele Ridge: The Blackwells series #4. Multi-author series. Romantic suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Cameo and support from the prior characters in the series.
Cilla Randolph is unsettled by a report she finds about land with toxic chemicals found on it, but more so by her father’s lack of concern. The cavalier attitude is norm and she’s afraid there is something shady going on. Cilla asks Cruz Blackwell and his company to get involved to find out what’s really going on with the property.

Fast action and dangerous consequences as Cilla and Cruz investigate and spend time together flirting and then dealing with problems. Twists and weighty issues plus timely help, make it a pulse pounding ride.
Romantic suspense done right.… (altro)

Crash Course by Adrienne Giordano
Steele Ridge: The Blackwells#4

Chemistry, attraction, timing, a tantalizing mystery to solve, and honest open communication all work together to bring Cilla and Cruz together in this book. There is one more brother to find his match…can’t wait!

What I liked:
* Priscilla “Cilla” Randolph: criminal lawyer, daughter of rather difficult billionaire father, professional, believes in winning but also in justice, won’t break the law, will do what it takes to make things right, rather taken with Cruz
* Cruz Blackwell: one of five brothers, part of the BARS family recovery team, brilliant, short trigger, championship wrestler, interested in restoring a vintage car, pilot, needs space, not usually patient but willing to wait for Cilla
* Layla: Cilla’s assistant, protective, wise, efficient
* Getting to see the Blackwell brothers, their women, and mother again
* The plot, pacing, writing, and setting
* That the comradery, love, and support of the brothers for one another
* The way the relationship developed between Cruz and Cilla – loved the bac of the truck star gazing section
* That the person(s) behind the EPA violations, threats, and more was uncovered and hoping that justice will occur
* Knowing that there is another book to look forward to

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about people who are willing to do anything to anyone for money

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to the author for the ARC – this is my honest review.

5 Stars… (altro)

This was a solid mystery suspense thriller with interesting characters and a decent plot. I love cold case mysteries so I was curious to see what this would be like.

And it was good. I liked Charlie and Meg - although personally I liked Charlie best. Honestly my biggest issue with this book was the freaking name. Schock Sisters - that c really put me off. It drove me mental every time I saw it written, particularly since one of the Goodreads cover pictures has it written as shock. I kept thinking I'm going mad. Look it's probably a minor thing but it was my biggest issue.

There were no real surprises through this. I guessed pretty early on who was responsible but it was interesting nonetheless. There's a touch of romance between Charlie and JJ but it's a side plot and a minor side plot at that.

I liked the relationship between Meg and Charlie. They always had each others back and it was nice to see they were close with their parents as well. Meg needs to learn to calm down though and not get so attached that it consumes her entire being. I get caring, I don't get whatever she was doing. It was full on with panic attacks. I prefer Charlie's way of doing things with her distance and objectivity.

I can't wait to read the next one but for this one, 4 stars.… (altro)