Friday, January 29, 2016

Tough Justice 7-8 (ending!)

Betrayed
by Tyler Anne Snell
Series: Tough Justice #7
Publisher: Harlequin Special Releases
Published: 1/12/16
Source: Kistmet Book Tours, Publisher and NetGalley for review
Keep your friends close. Your enemies closer. And your colleagues? 
Trust has never been easy for Special Agent Lara Grant. Life taught her a hard lesson as a child, one she's never forgotten. But now, when the betrayal is so close to home, Lara is pushed to the very limit. 
As the players finally move into position, it's time to go all in, or go home. It doesn't matter that fear is shaking her very core, it doesn't matter that everything she has…her team, her new family…is on the line. 
What does matter is that there has always been one truth about Lara Grant: when her back's against the wall, she comes out guns blazing. And at last her target is in her sights…
My thoughts:

This really is the book that wraps up everything in the story arc. We find out all the answers to our questions and it really felt like the ending book. I even finally started liking the romance a bit more (still not sold, but it is one of those things that will grow on you as a series goes on). Then a small thing... *can't say* happens and we are back on the edge of our seat needing the next book!


Hunted
by Carla Cassidy
Series: Tough Justice #8 (ending)
Publisher: Harlequin Special Releases
Published: 1/12/16
Source: Kistmet Book Tours, Publisher and NetGalley for review
Live or die. Her or Moretti. The time is now. 
The worst has happened: her mark is on the run. But Special Agent Lara Grant has no clues. No destination. Just fear for those she loves and bone-deep belief that he's coming straight for her. But she knows Moretti …just as he knows her. And when the final clue clicks into place, the hunt is on. 
Lara will do anything it takes to catch this evil man who has caused the deaths of countless innocent people. With emotions on a knife edge, Lara is running on instinct, on the desperation of unconditional love. With adrenaline pumping, this is it for Lara…flight is not an option; all she can do is fight to the end…
My Thoughts:

NO! Okay, I wanted something else to happen... um... can't say (I'm trying to not spoil anything but it is SO HARD right now). Let me just say it would have been an alternate ending to one aspect of the arc (not an important part) but we now know that under no uncertain terms will it happen. :'( However, despite my disappointment that I had a feeling wouldn't happen anyway, the story line still gripped me. Although this was more of an addendum to the story arc, it is still filled with the same action that you got from the other books. It was a good addition to the story.

The serial wrap up:

I give this whole series 4 stars. I really recommend it to those that love thrillers especially. It was fun and kept you on the edge of your seat. For those wondering how all the authors worked out, I think it worked out fine. In a way it was like I was binging on a serial tv show and we just ended the first season. I would read another serial in this world again but I would need all the books at the same time like I did this one. Each episode is priced reasonably well and it is better than some thrillers out there now.


Don't forget that the blog tour is going on now for these books w/ international giveaway:
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20 comments:

  1. So glad you enjoyed this series Melissa! Sounds like the authors did a great job connecting everything and keeping you on the edge of your seat:)

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  2. This really does sound like an amazing series overall and I think I might have to give it a try, especially in fall when I love these type of reads most.

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    1. For me, as long as all the books in the serial are out, I'm good. :D I think you'll like this one.

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  3. It's great to see that you had such a wonderful time with each episode!

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  4. I love reading your reactions to these, Melissa. You sound a lot like me when I watch my favorite tv shows. :D Happy Friday!

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    1. I really could see this one as a show. Follows episodic adventures so well.

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  5. Reviewing later books in series is SO hard. That sentence sounds a little weird, but you know what I mean. I'm glad you enjoyed it! It sounds pretty fantabulous. Great review you!

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    1. This one wasn't hard (and I get what you mean) mostly because I got to read them all back to back. :)

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  6. Fun and keeping you on toes sounds like a good couple reads

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  7. Endings are so frustrating sometimes! Glad you liked the series!

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  8. You are speeding through these :)

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  9. I enjoyed reading the reviews for these different installments. Glad it ended well!

    Karen @For What It's Worth

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  10. Excellent reviews of the whole series!! I will definitely be reading this series!

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  11. Ooo you are sneaky..now I want to know and there are 7 books!!! Yikes. Added to my ever growing wishlist my friend.

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  12. Glad that you were able to get the answers you wanted. A shame that you didn't get the ending you expected.

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  13. Oh sounds soooo gooood! And I like when things happen other than planned. :D

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