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Thursday 12 May 2016

The Firing Line Trilogy / Crossing the Line by Kierney Scott


If like me you've been anticipating the release of Crossing the Line (Book 3 in The Firing Line series) the wait is over. In what I can only describe as a gripping book from beginning to end Crossing the Line has been the icing on the cake of what has been a rollercoaster trilogy. If you have no clue what I'm going on about take a moment to read my Blurring the Line review and introduction into the trilogy that brings you a line up of tough, sexy, and complex characters. 

Synopsis: Beth is still reeling from a hit ordered by 'El Escorpion', the notorious cartel leader she has relentlessly pursued for the last six years in her role as DEA agent. Reunited with her lover and undercover agent Torres, who is now her husband, and raising their adopted daughter Alejandra, she should be happier. But her role in the tragedy eats away at her, as does her final fling with her old partner Patterson, which she has hidden from Torres... 

So when truths are exposed, Beth and Torres' fierce passion turns into an embittered battle. Beth's only desire now is to track down El Escorpion once and for all. But will her search for justice cost her everything?

Review: I devoured this book in the best part of a day, and must say that I was extremely sucked in by the twists and turns that it took. At the point of reading this book it is safe to say that I found myself already entangled in the life that these characters lived and felt quite emotionally connected to them. After a tragic, and what can only be described as a bittersweet and emotionally confusing ending in Holding the Line (book 2 in the trilogy) I was ready for some closure, and was glad with what the final book in the series was able to provide, both for myself, and for the characters.
About the Author:  Originally from California, Kierney Scott moved to Scotland to enroll in the PhD programme in Educational Research at the University of Edinburgh.

Four days after she arrived, she met her husband, who persuaded her it would be more fun to get married than write a thesis. After the birth of her daughter she decided it was time to go back to school, but soon discovered all she wanted to write was romance novels. She admitted her literary proclivities to her husband, who promptly bought her a laptop and told her to start writing her book.


When she is not writing, you will probably find her at a spinning class or baking (read eating) cupcakes. Her butter cream icing is legendary, if only in her mind. If you want her recipe, or just want to chat, you can contact her at KierneyScott@gmail.com or follow her on twitter @Kierney_S.

If like me, you want to know more about the author, come have a look while I pick her brain in the Kierney Scott Firing Line Trilogy Q&A. You can find Kierney on TwitterFacebook, and on the collective authors blog Pink Ink.

Author Q&A: Kierney Scott

I've always been an avid reader, but only as of late really contemplated sharing my love of books and stories with you. In the past few weeks I have become acquainted with a new author who I must admit I absolutely love. I've only read her Firing Line series, but Kierney Scott has quickly become my go to author of the summer, as I can imagine her other books are also summer must reads. 

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The Firing Line Trilogy / Blurring the Line by Kierney Scott




SynopsisWhen DEA agent Beth Thomson recruits ex-soldier Armando Torres as an undercover agent, she knows she has hit the jackpot. He will infiltrate ‘Los Zetas’, one of Mexico’s deadliest cartels, and expose their drug-running into the USA. In turn, she promises to turn a blind eye to him finding and killing the rival cartel member who shot his best friend. Beth is good at overlooking the gruesome details of her job; her focus is the bigger picture – nailing ‘El Escorpion’, the mysterious and most-wanted leader of the ‘Los Treintas’ gang. Torres soon climbs the cartel ladder, and has the tattoo markings to prove his loyalty. So when a secret meet with Beth goes wrong, his cover is strong enough for him to save her from his fellow gang members. His silence hints at the horrors he has performed to get him where he is, and his brutality and strength both scare and arouse Beth simultaneously. The heat between them is unprofessional and yet undeniable. But has he gone rogue? Can Beth trust him to put her mission before his own revenge? And can she trust herself with him?

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My Very Best Friend by Cathy Lamb


Title: My Very Best Friend
Author: Kathy Lamb
Publisher: Kensington Books
Genre: Women's Fiction / Literature/Fiction (Adult)
Paperback/480 pages
Publication Date: 28 July 2015

From a childhood friendship sustained over years and distance, to a journey of discovery, Cathy Lamb’s poignant novel tells of two women whose paths converge with unforeseen results—and reveals the gift of connection, and the challenges that can change everything for the better…

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Fire Colour One by Jenny Valentine



Title: Fire Colour One
Author: Jenny Valentine
Publisher: Harper Collins UK/Harper Collins Children's Books
Genre: Teens & YA
Paperback/256 pages
Publication Date: 2 July 2015

Iris's father, Ernest, is at the end of his life and she hasn't even met him. Her best friend, Thurston, is somewhere on the other side of the world. Everything she thought she knew is up in flames. Now her mother has declared war and means to get her hands on Ernest's priceless art collection. But Ernest has other ideas. There are things he wants Iris to know after he's gone. And the truth has more than one way of coming to light.

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Sleeping Giants (Themis Files #1) by Sylvain Neuvel


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Pre Order: Kindle Edition | Hardcover 
Title: Sleeping Giants (Themis Files #1) 
Author: Sylvain Neuvel
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine
Genre: Sci-Fi / Thriller / Fiction / Adult
Hardcover 320 Pages
Publication Date: 26 April 2016

17 years ago: A girl in South Dakota falls through the earth, then wakes up dozens of feet below ground on the palm of what seems to be a giant metal hand. Today: She is a top-level physicist leading a team of people to understand exactly what that hand is, where it came from, and what it portends for humanity. A swift and spellbinding tale told almost exclusively through transcriptions of interviews conducted by a mysterious and unnamed character, this is a unique debut that describes a hunt for truth, power, and giant body parts.
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