Book Review: Deep Cover (Dan Morgan #8) by Leo J. Maloney

Title: Deep Cover (Dan Morgan #8)

Author: Leo J. Maloney

Stars: 3 1\2 

Review:
Starting with book 8 is a chance that reader might not be able to catch up with the characters and their back ground.  Leo Maloney writes a very easy political thriller for readers to follow.  The story is a little to unbelievable at times as the story makes it way from countries all over the world.
The story doesn't stand out among so many different great political thrillers filling book stores.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of Leo J. Maloney Deep Cover.

Synopsis:
While posing as black market arms dealers in Istanbul, Dan Morgan and Peter Conley are propelled into a high-speed chase, on the run from dozens of police – only to be arrested. But it’s all part of a plan for the agents to get themselves thrown into a Turkish prison. Their mission: to extract a scientist who masterminded that nation’s new missile guidance system—advanced technology that Turkey’s president intends to trade with North Korea in exchange for nuclear secrets.
 
To prevent a Middle East war and deadly crisis on the Korean peninsula, Morgan and Conley must execute a finely crafted prison break to get the scientist out. When an enemy from Morgan’s past threatens the operation, the two agents face a desperate fight for their lives, with the fate of two hemispheres hanging in the balance.

Kindle Edition

Published February 25th 2020 by Lyrical Press

About The Author:

In the mid 1960's, while in the military, he was recruited to become a deep cover black ops contractor for a clandestine government agency.

While he was serving his country in the secretive world of Black Ops over 30 years, he operated several "cover" businesses including a classic car brokerage, promotions and limousine companies, and a detective agency. After leaving his career in black ops, Leo continued several of his cover businesses, and also had the opportunity to try his hand at acting in independent films and TV commercials.

In his most recent project, Leo began writing, reliving many of his Black Ops experiences and evolving them into his books. In 2011 he signed a contract with Kensington Publishing Corp for the Dan Morgan thriller series. The first book, Termination Orders, was released in 2012. Silent Assassin, 2013, Black Skies, 2014, Twelve Hours, 2015, Arch Enemy & For Duty and Honor, 2016, and Rogue Commander, 2017. Dark Territory, & Threat Level Alpha will be released in 2018. Leo is currently in contract talks to have the Dan Morgan Thriller novels brought to Cable TV.

Book Review: Talisman by Tam Derudder Jackson

Title: Talisman

Author:  Tam Derudder Jackson

Star: 3 1\2

Review:
While the story sounds interesting to read a woman come into her own and find her way in life.  The story doesn't quite make it there.  Rowan and Alyssa are flat and lack a focus that could turn this lack luster typical story into something more.
The story will have readers a little lost on the mythology Tam tries to create at times that can cause readers to pull away or put down a book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of Tam Derudder Jackson Talisman

Sysnpsis:
Rowan Sheridan is a warrior, a powerful being capable of bending time and space to take on the rogues and zombies the triple goddess unleashes on civilians. For centuries, his family has taken on the Morrigan, their successes against her legendary. But if he doesn't find his talisman by midnight of his twenty-eighth birthday, he faces death--or something worse.

Wallflower Alyssa Macaulay has no clue a community of supernatural Celtic warriors lives alongside her. Nor does she know she's a talisman, a member of that community. Orphaned at age four, she was raised by her grandmother, a druid of uncommon skill who deliberately kept Alyssa ignorant of her true self. A chance meeting in a bar on a cold winter's night upends the bookish grad student's life when Rowan introduces her to their world.

ebook, 338 pages

Published December 20th 2019 by Warrior Romance Press

About The Author:

In her previous career, Tam DeRudder Jackson was an award-winning high school English teacher. These days, she's living her dream of writing novels. When she's not writing, she's reading all the books or carving turns on the ski runs in the mountains near her home in northwest Wyoming or traveling to places on her ever-expanding bucket list. Her two grown sons are the joys of her life, and she likes supporting her husband's old car habit. If you ever see her holding a map, do her a favor and point her in the right direction. Navigation has never been her strong suit

Book Review: No Bad Deed by Heather Chavez

Title: No Bad Deed 

Author: Heather Chavez

Star: 3 1\2

Review:
No Bad deed starts off as a face pace thriller. Pulling readers into Cassie Larkin world until the author takes a wrong turn and the story slows down to the point readers will be skipping pages to finish the book.  I wish I could say the story will leave readers content instead reader will be left wondering if they are reading the same book. 
The book end up a mess of eye rolling disbelief that this is the same story.

Thank you to Netgalley for a advance copy of Heather Chavez No Bad Deed.

Synopsis:
Driving home one rainy night, Cassie Larkin sees a man and woman fighting on the side of the road. After calling 911, the veterinarian makes a split-second decision that will throw her sedate suburban life into chaos. Against all reason and advice, she gets out of her minivan and chases after the violent man, trying to help his victim. When Cassie physically tries to stop him, he suddenly turns on her and spits out an ominous threat: “Let her die, and I’ll let you live.”

A veterinarian trained to heal, Cassie can’t let the woman die. But while she’s examining the unconscious victim, the attacker steals her car. Now he has her name. Her address. And he knows about her children. Though they warn her to be careful, the police assure her that the perpetrator—a criminal named Carver Sweet—won’t get near her. Cassie isn’t so sure.

ebook, 320 pages

Published February 18th 2020 by William Morrow

About The Author:

Heather Chavez is a graduate of UC Berkeley's English literature program and has worked as a newspaper reporter, editor and contributor to mystery and television blogs. Currently, she's employed in public affairs for a major health care organization. She lives with her family in Santa Rosa, California, and is at work on her second novel.

Book Review: F*cked at 40 by Tova Leigh

Title: F*cked at 40 

Author: Tova Leigh

Stars: 4

Review:
This review might come off more personal thoughts than a review.
I will state that I do not agree with everything Tova Leigh wrong in the book but there are times I found myself agreeing with her personal thoughts.
At times I found myself  thinking I could write a book about mid life crisis that would be equal or better to what Tova Leigh wrote.
As a mother and woman who turned 41 this year I find some of what her wrote to be honest heart felt and true.  Other times I found her to be vulgar, selfish and lack of boundaries.  The author paints a picture of life that isn't true to everyone.  She will make readers laugh, angry and feel all the emotion in between.

Thank you to Netgalley for advance copy of Tova Leigh F*cked at 40 

Synopsis:
For every woman that has ever felt trapped. A funny, raw and empowering mid-life-crisis-with-a-difference, vlogger, mother, lover businesswoman and social media phenomenon Tova Leigh explores what the hell you are supposed to do when you find yourself living a life you don't remember signing up for.

Hardcover, 224 pages

Published March 2nd 2020 by Watkins

About The Author:
Tova Leigh is a social media influencer, content creator, writer, performer, wife and mother. Tova’s shamelessly, open and honest video rants, articles, and podcast, have resonated with a huge number of women around the world. Tova uses her platforms to support and empower women by giving them a sense of belonging as she doesn’t hold back whilst sharing the raw truth with her uncensored topics that include motherhood, body issues, marriage, sexuality, relationships not forgetting chocolate, wine and of course cake!

With her viral online series 'Mom life crisis', Tova went on a journey to rediscover life after motherhood (yes this does exist). From doing a nude photo shoot, to bungee jumping, pole dancing, changing her appearance and even flying to Nepal to do the Everest base camp trek, Tova documented her journey. The series received an overwhelming response from thousands of women across the world. She is currently taking her raw humour on stage with her live show My Thoughts About Stuff and writing her new book

Book Review: The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren

Title: The Honey-Don't List 

Author: Christina Lauren 

Stars: 4

Review:
The authors have taken a unique situation and managed to turn into a light comedy farce. In most cases a book would follow the two big stars to tell the story. However, in this case the story turns around a long suffering assistant and a recently hired assistant. The two are thrown together, with their lives becoming intertwined, after accidentally witnessing a sexual encounter by one of the principals. The big question then becomes can they keep their growing attraction secret while preventing a melt down by the stars during the course of a week's road trip.

I enjoyed the light comedy provided by this book and have rated it 4 stars.

I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.

Thank you Frank for the review.

Synopsis:
Carey Douglas has worked for home remodeling and design gurus Melissa and Rusty Tripp for nearly a decade. A country girl at heart, Carey started in their first store at sixteen, and—more than anyone would suspect—has helped them build an empire. With a new show and a book about to launch, the Tripps are on the verge of superstardom. There’s only one problem: America’s favorite couple can’t stand each other.

James McCann, MIT graduate and engineering genius, was originally hired as a structural engineer, but the job isn’t all he thought it’d be. The last straw? Both he and Carey must go on book tour with the Tripps and keep the wheels from falling off the proverbial bus.

Unfortunately, neither of them is in any position to quit. Carey needs health insurance, and James has been promised the role of a lifetime if he can just keep the couple on track for a few more weeks. While road-tripping with the Tripps up the West Coast, Carey and James vow to work together to keep their bosses’ secrets hidden, and their own jobs secure. But if they stop playing along—and start playing for keeps—they may have the chance to build something beautiful together…

Paperback, 320 pages

Expected publication: March 24th 2020 by Gallery Books

About the Author:
Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners/besties/soulmates/brain-twins Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The coauthor duo writes both Young Adult and Adult Fiction, and together has produced fourteen New York Times bestselling novels. Their books have been translated into 30+ languages. (Some of these books have kissing. Some of these books have A LOT of kissing.)