“Pullen skillfully moves his characters around on a cleverly-crafted chessboard.” —STEVE BERRY, New York Times bestselling thriller author of The Bishop’s Pawn

REPORTER BECK RIKKI is back. From book 1 which was almost 3 years ago. 

First, anyone who knows me, knows I am a big political fan. I am a Trump supporter, a die hard Republican and outspoken about it. Lately most of our political system has been under a magnifying glass. Reading this was a real treat. I thank the author for asking me to review it. So you dont have to read book 1 in order, but I do recommend it. The author’s style of writing is appealing to me. The character names are his way of putting a little humor into the story. Cinderella Rivera really?

So I went on a search myself. You wouldn’t believe it but YES there are hundreds of people named Cinderella, 32 in fact named Cinderella Smith. I also found

OK jokes aside we now know how far people will go to get power. Corruption, lies and accusation seem to be the new norm. In this novel the deceit and corruption angles in the plot are very believable. The agenda for most is selfish political aspirations. Being so intent on discovering facts, Beck the above average investigator, is in the midst of uncovering things that are not to be uncovered. Can I say Drain the Swamp ?  For me this is just about every news story.

If you look into the plot, especially concerning political corruption, that is where the gem lies! Overall very good writing, plot and characters. Although the Supreme Court Justice’s death was top priority for Beck, we do find other plot aspects are overlooked. For example, how it almost told that the death is “natural cause”. So do you think it is true? NO that is the beauty of it. When they ask “do you have a refrigerator for this body ?”, I laughed out loud. These little parts are key to enjoying the outcome.

If you are a fan of thrillers, with a political twist, the grab it now.

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For years, Beck Rikki has made his name as an investigative reporter, targeting corruption and bringing down powerful people. Suddenly the roles are reversed and he is the hunted. Someone is watching, threatening to uncover his most embarrassing secret.

As he digs into the sordid past of a presidential candidate, Beck finds nothing is quite as it seems—not his sources, not his curious new love interest, and especially not his investigation. And just when he thinks he’s solved the riddle, Beck realizes he hasn’t.

Why is a top Justice Department official setting up clandestine meetings to feed him explosive information? For the first time in his career, Beck may have a story too dangerous to handle—but too important to walk away from. A trail of murder runs from Canada to the Caribbean, but all signs point to Pennsylvania Avenue.

With a presidential election weeks away, Beck realizes he is nearly out of time to save the nation—and maybe even himself—from a cleverly executed plot.

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I think just to start, judge the cover. What a disaster. I dont know why you would publish such rubbish to begin with, but she did. She has the weakest synopsis ever! She describes it an a historically based epic WOW? wth 

Saga of four generations of a family in the 13th century, with a historic basis. A family with a deadly secret in a dangerous time in the world .

Historically based epic of the Magdalene bloodline, a family of healers. The question is will they survive? This book rates 5 stars on Amazon. Wow she wrote that in the description. So let us examine these testaments of greatness shall we??

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July 10, 2014

I then think YES lay on the beach and read a bible book of rape, killing your Grannies and so on

July 24, 2017

Now let us dissect the Amazon description:

When does legend end and historical fact begin? I never did hear of this legend but OK

Meet one special family before you decide. Let this this epic saga of 13th century in Europe and Britain give you food for thought. Describe your book as being EPIC That sure is a stretch dont you think? Just in case check out Britain’s 13th

It was a time of the continuing Inquisition and murder. A time of fear. A time of religious terror, just as in the world today. That is profound right? Is there religious terror now? Islam? No clue it doesn’t explain any of it, while we note the many typos and blubbering language made to make you feel uneducated at the author superior.

It is called genocide in this century but the people of that time called it extermination for the people who refuse tot convert to the one universal Church . Let this serve as a brief example just in the description from AMAZON

One family, among the many sects hunted , had been sought for many more centuries history tells us. The Inquisition was historical fact. It is up to the reader to determine when fact became fiction-if, indeed, it ever did.

OK that is pretty much my summation.

SOME things need a dictionary so I just thought it would be nice if I supplied the definitions here. 

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My friends YES this picture says at minimum, a thousand words! I can not post a bio because she didn’t ever create one on Amazon or Goodreads. Sorry I know you are all wanting more.

So I dug deep and got this:

Editorial Reviews

Noble Grayson loves to drown women in pleasure…but he loves his freedom more. When an old high school friend asks him to be the best man at his wedding, Noble jumps at the chance to spend a wild weekend in Sin City. But after a night of ecstasy with a beautiful stranger, Noble soon learns that what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.

Before Ivy Addison can leave scandal behind and settle down in tiny Haven, Texas she first has to survive her sister’s wedding. But when the sexy cowboy across the hall rescues her from frustration—in more ways than one—Ivy throws caution to the wind and spends one night of spine-bending splendor that changes her life…forever.

Once Noble returns to Haven, his memories of the green-eyed vixen extinguish all interest in other females. He’s still reeling when a cryptic phone call leads him to the new bakery in town—where he gets the surprise of his life. Will he figure out that he needs Ivy more than he needs bachelorhood before she puts the fire out between them for good?

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USA Today Bestselling author Jenna Jacob paints a canvas of passion, romance, and humor as her alpha men and the feisty women who love them unravel their souls, heal their scars, and find a happy-ever-after kind of love. Heart-tugging, captivating, and steamy, Jenna’s books will surely leave you breathless and craving more.

A mom of four grown children, Jenna and her alpha-hunk husband live in Kansas. She loves reading, getting away from the city on the back of a Harley, music, camping, and cooking.

Meet her wild and wicked fictional family in Jenna’s sultry series: The Doms of Genesis. Become spellbound by searing triple love connections in her continuing saga: The Doms of Her Life (co-written with the amazing Shayla Black and Isabella LaPearl). Journey with couples struggling to resolve their pasts and heal their scars to discover unbridled love and devotion in her contemporary series: Passionate Hearts. Or laugh along as Jenna lets her zany sense of humor and lack of filter run free in the romantic comedy series: Hotties of Haven.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! So much so I went back and bought book 1 and 2 of The Crystal Moore Series. The characters were written really well. Eula, was a southern woman with a rifle! Hilarious even though it was serious. Crystal has my heart. She is a well rounded Public Relation rep with a fantastic way of coming through as lovable.

Ron Drake our election hero is running for Governor of Texas just because he wants it to be great. The other characters I cant speak of now due to spoilers, so suffice it to say Ginnie was ruthless. She was evil, just plain evil, yet I did like her. I felt that she was put together with half good/bad and so impressionable.

If you like clean, mystery novels with a twist, then YES buy it now. Obviously I didnt read them in order, but for this one there is no need to. I also loved the way the author keeps it as a series, but standalone too. There is not a lot of repeating things for the characters to keep you up to date EITHER.

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After a successful career in mathematics and computer science, receiving grants from the National Science Foundation and NASA, and being listed in Who’s Who in Computer Science and Two Thousand Notable Americans, James R. Callan turned to his first love–writing. He has had four non-fiction books published. He now concentrates on his favorite genre, mystery/suspense. An award-winning author, Callan’s thirteenth book is scheduled for publication in 2018.

In addition to writing, Callan also speaks at writing conferences and teaches writing workshops in Texas and Mexico. He and his wife split their time between homes in northeast Texas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. His website is at: http://www.jamesrcallan.com/ It provides more information on his books and his work, plus a contact form to forward an email to him.

When Nate Davidson learns there’s a bounty on Wolf Stone’s head, he shoves aside the hurt and bitterness of the past and volunteers to serve on his protective detail. Trouble is, their well-respected commander doesn’t want any help.

Their first angry kiss reignites a passion that time has not diminished, and the stunning addition of the beautifully submissive Kayla Fagan to their relationship changes their dynamic in sexy ways they never could have imagined.

But as a hitman closes in, Kayla and Nate want more from Wolf. They want him to share his deepest secrets…and his love. Wolf’s wounds run deep, and love is the one thing he’s incapable of offering.

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USA Today Best-Selling Author, Winner of the 2015 Best BDSM Book of the year (Bind), 2015 Reader’s Choice Best Erotic Romance (Bind), 2015 Golden Flogger (Crave), 2014 LASR Book of the Year award (In The Den), 2013 Best BDSM Book of the Year award (Over The Line), Golden Flogger Award 2015 nominee for her books Command, Bind, and Brand.

Sierra was born in Manchester, England where she spent her early years traipsing through castles. After living in Denver for a number of years, the internationally acclaimed author now resides in Galveston, Texas. She loves the way history blends with Southern manners (being called “sugar” is an experience unto itself).

She invites you to join her on a sensual journey where the limits are explored and expanded.

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