Friday, May 31, 2024

Forever Enough by Kelly Elliott

First I was in love with the cover, then vf I started the story. Mackenzie and Bradly meet and their chemistry almost burned the barn down. From there I could not get enough or put this book down. I wanted to know what happened next.

Inferno by Andi Rhodes

This book just blew me away on so many levels. I wanted this book to go on forever.

Wild Crush by Kacey Shea

I have read every single book in this series and each one just gets better and I always say I like this character more than the 1 before. The second chance romance was everything friends who slowly become more and it was more than he thought it would be. He has been in love with her for years and never thought he had a chance but when he does it is more than either one of them had hoped for. I love the way these 2 found their second chance with each other and fell in love.

Matchmaking a player by Angela R Casella

Brittany and Logan are total opposites but have a spark with one another and I was sweating. Every time these 2 were in a room the sparks just lit up the whole room and that's all you could feel. This is my first book from this author but not my last. I was hooked from the beginning and enjoyed the way the story flowed and how the characters became a couple.

A Cowboy in the Streets by Elizabeth Bright

This was my first book from this author and I was pleasantly surprised and fell in love with everything about this book. This grumpy sunshine book was so good. I love cowboys and this one had it all and I want my own. The characters  Had me falling for both of them very quickly. There's nothing like getting to know one another while you work hard and take care of things around you.

Singled Out by Amy Knupp

Max and Harper are okay with having a fling but what happens when it becomes more. Waza these 2 were hot 41 another but so much more. What I mean by that is they began to become friends and like spending time together it became more than just the chemistry. Their journey was so much fun and lovely to read.

Calling your bluff by Kate Campfield

This enemies to lovers wrong calm had me laughing and fuming. I thought these 2 bought out the best and worst in one another. The chemistry was  Over the top but they were magnet 21 another. The writing was spectacular and I really enjoyed the story.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

And a Wake Up by Giulia Lagomarsino

Max was a pleasant surprise and I loved it. When u expect one thing a n.v d they are something different,  something better it is awesome. I fell in love with him almost immediately and never wavered.  Amazing book on e again.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Force at Third by MJ Fields

Wow!!! This book had everything and it was so good. These two have a second chance at everything but will they take it? This book was filled with great moments. 

Love beyond the Illusion by MJ Huxley

One moment can change your life, one twist of fate and you are on a different road. Gor me that was what this story was about, the romance was wonderful but that is the lessons I learned while reading this fabulous book.

Repairing the Wreckage by Autumn Jones Lake

First I loved the cover and then I opened the book and did not close it until I was finished.  These two went through so much my heart hurt for them but it was so good I could not put down.

Property of Nicky by Landry Hill

Nicky and Trigger meet and sparks fly. She wants nothing to do with him but, he will not rest until she is his. This story was good because of the way Nicky tried to fight it.  I loved it!!!

Stalked by the biker by Kaci Rose

Jessa and Chances story was so good, he came back to protect her but it became more then that. I loved everything about this book. The dynamic between them had me swooning the entire book.

Firefly Effect by KK Allen

This book had two of my favorite things, romance and suspense. I thought the cover was intriguing but it had nothing on the story itself. I was so invested in this story  I did not move for hours. It was that good!!!

Shattered Edge by AM Hargrove

This second chance enemies tolerance was so good. She came up with a plan that took them into a passionate road to forever. This book had some twists and turns that had me ccx wondering what was going to happen and I could not wait to find out.

Friday, May 24, 2024

Catalyst by Emma Nichole

Oh the single father teacher romance was so good. These 2 had such a connection from the beginning and I could not get enough. I love the cover then the story took it a step further. The emotions that these 2 characters went through throughout the book had me feeling for them both but wanting them to get through it.

Crusher by Elyse Kelly

This love at first sight mc romance had me at the first line. This book had me feeling every moment with the characters. Sometimes we need to save ourselves and realize we can do it. Chemistry was off the charts and the story was even better they were both equal for me the chemistry fell into the story and vice versa.

Jasper by Laramie Briscoe

Jasper and Daisy oh my this is a third book in a series that keeps getting better. Daisy and Jasper start out one way but it quickly becomes so much more. The chemistry between these 2 comes off the pages and makes me fall in love every time. I have read every single story by this author and she just keeps getting better and better I am hooked for life.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Keeper by G.K. Brady

Haley and nowhere both just trying to make their lives better when they meet. Oh my this book was a sweet small town romance a little bit of heat but that was fine because the story was so good a little went a long way. Love these characters and how they work together to make each other better.

When lies unfold by RC Boldt

This romantic suspense filled with secrets and lies for both the characters had me turning the pages so fast I almost hurt myself. The story itself was intense but so was the feelings between the characters.  I thought the writing was really good made me love everything about this story.

The Handshake Agreements by A Akinosho

I could not wait to read this book and I was not disappointed I was heartbroken when she was left at the alter but happy when she moved on. I was on the edge of my seat when he came back. This second chance romance was so so good, I could not have asked for a better story.

Beauty of Her by Michelle Hall

This single mother romance was so much more then that. It was about taking chances, loving yourself and loving someone else. I was pleasantly surprised with this book, I fell in love with everything about it.

Butterfly by Jo Brenner

These two give as good as they get with eachother. This dark college romance was very intense in many ways but I could not put it down. The chemistry between these two was coming off the pages.

Hearts of Fortune by E. winn

This book was hot!!! She was in a marriage she did not want but, she got a lot more then she bargained for. I really did not know what to expect from this book but, I was pleasantly surprised about the story and the writing. I need a tall glass of water after this one!!!!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Promise of you by Bella Rivers

Justin and Chloe arrivals who had a one night stand. Talk about awkward. It keeps getting better. I fell in love with this cover so much then the story gave so much more. Everything these characters do together just brings a certain amount of chemistry that cannot be ignored. This author is new to me but this is not my last book from her.

Fight for us by Lauren Greene

Olivia and Wes's story was so good. Though they are opposite they have both been through so much and in the story they both talk about what they have been through. When they decide to try a fake marriage it all changes. While reading this story it became more and more apparent that these 2 were meant to be togethey needed each other in every way. I really really enjoyed this book.

Acquisition by Nana Malone

This book is a second chance romance about 2 people who never thought they would become so important to one another. This spoke had me on the edge of my seat with all that was happening. I thought these characters were written in such a way that I became invested in everything about them.

Wanting you by Samantha Chase

Tanner and Chloe's story was really good. These 2 had chemistry  In whatever whatever they did together. I just love the way this author writes her stories I feel like I become friends with the characters from the beginning and fall in love with them by the end of the story. These characters bring out so many emotions in me while I'm reading the story Bravo to the author. The cover was so sweet.

Rock On by Kat Mizera

This second chance romance has some wow moments for me. I enjoyed this book with all the emotions that were in it and reading how they fix them, enjoy or embrace them. The writing was really good and pulled me in right away.

The Moment you Know by D E Daniel

This book was so much more than a second chance story. It was about emotion pastoramas and relationships that come into our life. This is the first book in a duet and I am so looking forward to book 2.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The Ex_Cavenger Hunt by Kendall Hale

I loved this cover, but I was in love with the story. This book just had so many great moments.  I have never read this author before but I am hooked. Great chemistry,  story and writing. 

Sabotage Operation by Caridad Pineiro

Matt and Teresa are always on the edge of danger and passion. This book was so good, on the edge of my seat throughout waiting to see what happens.  Butter was a great addition and also very protective of both characters. I thurally enjoyed everything about this story.

Magnus by Becca Jameson

Magnus needs to protect Juniper but he wants more, will she want more too? I love this series so much, each one I fall in love with this team and that place. Each man is so protective and caring, they may have some scars but when they care they care.

Stay Anyway by Kaylee Ryan

Maverick and Stella's story is so well written. This story is sweet, sexy and full of great moments that had me falling in love with this couple. Friends that turn into so much more had me loving everything about this book and the way Maverick is with her daughter is everything. 

Make me dream of you by Rae Kennedy

Noah and Livvy have a chance at romance and love but they have some hurdles to get over. The story was really intriguing and I don't know what I would have done in this situation but I loved their story.

King of Sinners by Tammy Andresen

Mason Kinkaid is the only thing standing between life and death for her, but is he the better option? Wow!! This book was hot as heck!!!The chemistry was intense, possessive and all consuming, chemistry was definitely the star of this book. Wow!!!

Monday, May 20, 2024

Zack by Samantha Lind

The cover got me first, not lying.  Then I opened this book and I felt like I was in every aspect of it. Before I knew it the story was over. Really liked the story and the characters relationship evolved so well.

Gabriel and Skye:Bassett Brothers Bourben.by Mackenzy Fox, Dakotah Fox

This author is relatively new to me but this single dad, small town story was so good. The grumpy/sunshine part was good but for me it was their journey to got to an hea. I loved seeing these two interact and fall in love.

Friday, May 17, 2024

Love Hard by Monica James

This book has me stuck to my seat until I finally close the book. It was so much more than a story it was about life and fear and love. We always need to take a chance.

Cold Hard Truth by Eca Simmons

Sometimes we r willing to get burned a few times to get what we want and need. This book was really good and had my emotions all over the place. I fell in love with the cover first, who wouldn't,  thank you, but the book just took it to a whole new level.

Not so truly yours by Julia Wolf

This fake dating, workplace story had me chuckling a few times. How did this even happen?Well......your going to have to read for that one but this story had some really good moments where I laughed swooned or sighed. A really good book.

A Fearless memory by Marie Johnston

Austen and Vienna grow closer over an old farmhouse and lines begin to blur. This is the first book in this series, that I have read and I am going to read the others. This book was really good, I loved the easy way the book flowed and kept me engaged so much so I did not eat my dinner!!! Better then food!!!

All the rest by Christina Berry

Oh this book had my heart. It was such a great story. It is ok to be different and be yourself you can and will be loved. The way these two pushed through together the obstacles from others and themselves was wonderful to read. I really cannot say enough about thos one.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Delayed by you by Jessica Buss

Rocco and jasmine have been friends forever but they both want more. Will they have the chance to have that? These 2 were both conflicted on whether they should take that leap. Sometimes the one is only a decision away. The detail in this book was so rewarding for me because I got to know it all kind of like a fly on the wall.

Edge of Disaster by A.M.Hargrove

Alexia meets Pierce when her life is out of control and that meeting changes everything. I felt so bad for Alexia, she was on a downward spiral real quick, one person can change your life. This book had so many good things that made me love it, but I can't give all the secrets away.

The Unnatural Habitat of a cat lady by Dani Elias

Be and Amelia,Wow!!! Never judge anyone. This book was not a closed book at all and I loved it. Everything about this book was good. I am not a cat lover but, I loved these cats. What a great set of characters that had me laughing, small tears and falling in love. What a great author!!!

The Souls we claim by Scarlett Cole

This age gap empty romance was really good I thought how they met was not ideal but it changed both of their lives. These 2 together was explosive but both of them have past and things that they need to go through. He is so protective of her and it just made their relationship in this book so much better.

The Contract by Eva Haining

This was a second chance high school sweetheart story that had my heart all over the place. The chemistry was over the top and I could not get enough of it. I really enjoyed the cover and the name of the story and that's how it started out but it became so much more the further you read into the story lots of emotions throughout the book. Sometimes second chances turn out to be better than the first chance.

In this moment by Kelly Moran

This first book. I thought the characters were well written and the story was engaging in full of moments that had me feeling so many emotions. I really like the cover I thought out the story very well.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Gabriel's Salvation by CB Halliwell

Stacey and Gabriel have quite a story. He sees her and must have her. She means everything to him and he needs her more then anything.  Their dynamic is written in a way that I felt everything they both felt. 

Snapshot by Scarlett J Aimer

This dark small town romance was filled with so many good characters and a great story. This author has such a way with words and it had me so invested in this story and characters. 

Play for keeps by Lily Miller

I really liked this book. Trying to make a better life for her and her daughter they never counted on Jake. I really enjoyed this story with a mom doing the best for her daughter and finding love. This story was filled with so much emotion but it was never too much.

For Sam by Natalie Jess

These two are total opposites but they fall in love anyway. They have some bumps along the way but, that is what I liked about it. It was not perfect, they had to work at it and go through things to get to the happy.

Resisting Love by Katrina Marie

Loved this book because it was different,  he is sunshine and she is grumpy. I really enjoyed these characters and their dynamic. The story was engaging and developed very well.

The Price of Forever by Ember Leigh

This book is everything!!!! The chemistry and feelings between these two is electric from the beginning.  They are fighting for everything they hold dear together. On the edge of my seat throughout and fell in love with both of them.

Memories in the sea glass by Clara Palms

This book was so detailed and the family feel was amazing. I cannot believe how much I fell for these characters and the town as a whole all I wanted to do was find out what happened next. The writing was amazing the chemistry was so good everything about this book was amazing.

Filthy Hot by Hayley Faimen

Rider and Kylie meet and it is over they cannot think or look to anybody else but the other. But she is running and  Will he be able to save her? I fell in love with the cover first who wouldn't,but once I opened the book I was hooked,the story just flowed and before I knew it I was finished.

Turning up the heat by Lizzy Hunter

Kelsey and Oscar both know what they want professionally but then they meet in her Hometown and it all changes. I like that they both had such ambition a goal.  Is but is it more important than love? Can they have both? I really enjoyed the small town field the chemistry but not enough to take over the story. For me the story was the best part of this book.

Unstoppable Love by Stacey Lynn

Cameron an Ava story was a second  Chance romance. They meet again and they both have strong feelings about each other that they are not the same. Cameron has another chance to tell her how he feels but will she believe him? What a great story about love and second chances that sometimes home is where everything is that you need.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Before we were us by CA Harms

Brynn and Jensen both have a second chance at love. Could they be what the other needs or wants? This book had my heart on a rollercoaster ride from the beginning.  Amazing writing that made this story and characters so realistic. 

The one I left behind by Piper Rayne

This second chance romance was sweet and for failing. I love the characters and their chemistry it took some time for hearts to open again but when they did it was amazing. But for me this book was so much more than that it was about trust and love and giving somebody a second chance.

Captivating Anika by Freya Barker

Anika and Noah have a second chance at love if they can stay alive. That last line was the game changer for me I love these kind of books. This book had me on the edge of my seat for many reasons their relationship and what would unfold and the suspense were keeping me reading. This author is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors and this book just showed me why that is.

A tormented man by Deanndra Hall

Pationatically meet and it is over for the bolt of them they are it for each other. I think the reason for this is because they both have had horrible things happen to them in the past and they both realize that life is too short. They are both in danger and danger is coming so timers of the essence. I love romantic suspense books and this 1 was 1 of the best books I have read in the very long time this book had me feeling so much fear hope love and lost those are the things that I felt while reading this book and it was amazing. This author makes me fall in love with her more and more after each book that I read.

Wanted by AM Wilson

This book was so good she is running from something and he is tasked with the job of helping her. This book was so good I did not put this book down until it was finished. During this book this author just had the way of making me fall in love with both of these characters and wanting to know what made each of them tick.

Pulse by Adriana Locke

Oh man this first book in a new series is so good. He is there to protect her but he is grumpy and she is sunshine. These 2 had so much going on in their individual lives but their attraction could not be denied. All these 2 had to do was be in a room together and the chemistry between them was explosive I just recently found this author and I am hooked.

Malicious by KE Osborn

Maverick and Sadie are explosive together Sadie is there to help his sister but she has lots of secret. The chemistry between these 2 is so much whether they are fighting or in lust the chemistry is just wow. I really liked this book but everything from this author is amazing. Both of these characters had so many layers and reading the book it was nice to see some of them slowly being taken away.

Cold Fury by Toni Anderson

Hope and Aaron story is fast-paced and full of suspense and surprises. I loved this book I liked both of these characters and they had great chemistry but for me it was the suspense that had me and it's hold. I was on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the story was over written beautifully

Friday, May 10, 2024

The truth about us by Claudia Burgoa

This book was an emotional rollercoaster that had me feeling so many things. Going through grief and loss right now this book gave me hope and love lasts forever in many different ways. 

For Avery by Natalie Jess

Jackson and Avery were willing to risk it all for love and I was there for it rooting them on. I fell in love with this book and the characters from page 1 and never stopped. 

Chasing Wild by Kristen Proby

This is Chase and Summers story and it was a great one. Summer comes to a new town and loves it, but then things begin to happen. I liked both of these characters very much. The story was written very well and kept me so invested in what would happen. The chemistry,  suspense and emotions in this book made this an amazing story I could read over and over again.

Smooth as Whiskey by Lyra Parish

This is a small town, brothers best friend story. What was supposed to stay a secret did not stay that way for long. It became so much more then either one thought very quickly. When these two were together it was hot but it was also right and it showed on the pages and it had me loving their relationship over and over.

Whiteout by Dyan Layne

The name of this book does not give it justice. I was never cold, lol. This book was on fire and a scorcher through and through, I was completely mesmerized in the interactions between these two and what was going to happen next.

Fierce Protector by Via Mari

Oh my I love myself some Cole!!!!!He is such a strong protector for the ones he love. This book had me turning the pages so fast but then I would slow down so I would not finish. So, so good!!!!!

Slow Southern Kisses by TC Matson

Decker and Wrenley are total opposites when they meet in a small town. I love them together though, from the moment they meet it is fire works, whether they are fighting or the chemistry is off the charts. I loved reading about their story unfolfing.

Rami by Samantha Wilde

This book was my first from this author and I was amazed. I loved Remi, he was passionate,  protective and loving. A great story with characters that had me so invested in what was happening and what would happen. 

No Cap by Lani lynn vale

Hollister and Quincy meet under not so good terms and it becomes so much more. I love this author and can never say too much about her writing.  This book again was filled with such great detail, it takes me a little to finish because I don't want to miss anything and then I wind up reading it again. Her characters are so filled with layers that I love to pull away and love. 

Drake by Pepper North

I loved this book so much. Drake was a daddy to die for and I fell in love. I loved the care, love and protection he felt for her. This is so my favorite trope for awhile now and this author is one of the best. Loved Drake.

Tasty Cherry by JJ Knight

I loved this book so much, I could see what was going to happen a mile away but I could not close the book. I knew it would be epic and I was right, this book had me smiling, laughing and everything in between.

Pining for you by Marika Ray

Oh I loved Zwke, he was so in love with Rainey. It took me a minute with her but.......eventually I liked her too. This was a really good book about best friends who have to get to know eachother all over again and it becomes even more the second time around. Loved this book.

Single dad seeking love by Nova Flynn

This was a short, adorable, mm story that was so much more. This story was about love, second chances, and finding ourselves.  This story was so well written and made me smile and blush.

Meant for her by Natasha Madison

This was Christopher and Dakotas story along with her girls. This book had so many emotions from the minute I opened this book. These two characters were going through so much and in the middle of it they found one another. Great word building that had me feeling everything the characters felt.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Trouble by Meghan Hollie

This was my first book by this author and I really liked it. Seb and Indie's story is a second chance romance that was written with great detail and awesome chemistry.  Really enjoyed this as a whole.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Colorado Justice by Christina Butrum

Emotions were big in this story, for the characters and the story. Suspense,chemistry and love are the emotions that were felt during this book. Keeping the ones we love the most safe is a big deal and the catalyst that keeps these characters going.

Entangled with you by Liss Montoya

This second chance romance was done very well. I loved the writing of the story and characters in every way. This book was about two.people who have thought about one another for years but will they take their second chance? Really liked the concept of this book

Pieces of us by Vi Summers

This book, wow!!! This book was filled with sadness, heartbreak, hope and the most important love. I had  a rollercoaster of emotions from beginning to end. Their love was strong and only got stronger as the story progressed. Loved this book.

Slice of Desire by HN Defore

I loved this book. This daddy dom and his little found one another accidentally and it was everything.  This is my new favorite trope and this one was so good. This dark romance had me feeling all kinds of ways.

Don't fall for your best friend by Logan Chance

I laughed so much throughout this book. I actually had to read it twice because the first time I could not stop laughing. The second time I chuckled but this book was so much more then that. It was about two people loving and cherishing one another that they will go through it all together. Such a great story. 

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Never Finished by Ana Rhodes

Emma and Jaimes story was a second chance sweet story that I have already read twice because I fell in love every single time. The writing was such superb and I found a new author that I need to read all her books.

Make me love you by Alexandra Grace

Jordan gets a second chance at love but in the end will it blow up in her face? This book had me feeling so many different emotions but I could not put it down. I loved this story so much. My heart felt it all.

Smoke on the Water by Harper Jackson

This book was awesome. Fake relationship, firefighter, protector romance was so good. I loved everything about this story, the characters, chemistry and everything else about it. This story gave me strong feelings I could not shake even after I finished.

His Destiny by Angel Rayne

This book was written so well. As an enforcer he was cold and brutal until he met Luna and she became his light. They wanted and needed one another so much, I loved their dynamic and the way they were together was combustible. 

Saturday, May 4, 2024

For the thrill of it by Samantha M Thomas

Oakley and Willow are on the ride of their life. This includes both physical and emotional roller coaster throughout this book. I have never read this author before but I was very intrigued by this story, I enjoyed everything about it.

The One I hate by Chelle Sloan

Oh boy, there is a very thin line in this book between love and late. It gets blurred rather quickly, but I loved the chemistry getting them over that line. These two had so much chemistry the sizzle could be heard for miles.

Crave by Chelle Bliss

This is the first book in a new series and I cannot wait for more. I loved Tate, she had so much heart and love but unlucky in love. When these two meet watch out because it is combustible and I was their for it all. I did not get off my couch until I was finished with the last word, then I was sad because it was over.

Saving Zane by Kaci Rose

This small town story was very good. I fell in love with Zane not just because he was a great character but because he was flawed but still a good man. A scared military man who found love and passion but was not sure he deserved it. Amazing writing and heartfelt words.

When I had you by SL Scott

I really liked this book, I originally wanted to read this book because it had racing and I must read. But, this book became so much more for me and the characters.  About emotions, obstacles and great writing and of course the racing.

Friday, May 3, 2024

Command and Conttol by Jemma Westbrook

This book was so good. I fell in love with Vincent and want one of my own. He was possessive, hot and sexy. He is not perfect but everything she needed and wanted. I read this book three times because it was that good. 

Thursday, May 2, 2024

If you loved me by Brianna Remus

This couple was my favorite in awhile. Sarah and Ranger both have issues with love and trust but they find one another and cannot stay away. But, once they fall the chemistry and love these two have is everything.  Oh boy did I love these two together. 

Rock my heart: Rockstar Anthology

I really enjoyed this book filled with great rockstar romance, one better then the other. I usually stay away from rockstar romance but I am so glad I decided on this one because I fell in love and was hooked.

Ruthless Savage by Lilian Harris

This story about the Irish mob had everything I thought it would. Possession, lust, suspense and love. I loved the push and pull between the characters and the intense feelings they bought out in one another. So good.

The Runaway by Roxanne Tully

Pepper is a runaway bride that ends up in more then she can handle but she may have help. This book made me laugh, fall in love and really enjoyed this story and characters that in finding one another find it all.

Billionaire's bet by Sass Green

I really enjoyed this first book I have read from this author. The writing was really good and I loved the characters.  The storyline was very well executed and I could not put the book down.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Pucker Next door by Sara Ney

I loved how these two met, lol. This book just got better from their, believe me it does, that meeting was the best though. I laughed, swooned and fell in love with this story and characters.  I really enjoyed everything about this authors work.

Haven Moon by Tess Thompson

A bachelor and a single mom, two very different points in their life. Can they have anything? Reading about these two characters was so fulfilling, they were both so unsure about the other and themselves. I could not get enough of these two.

Hometown Echoes by Hayleigh Davis

This book was about second chances neither one of these characters saw coming. Do we take a chance when someone we have loved asks you too? I really enjoyed this story and the Plot had me hooked.

Undeniably Convenient by J Saman

This was a great storyline in so many ways. It was filled with a great story, characters and love? I fell in love with the cover first, not gonna lie, but once I fell into this story it was all over. Very well written.

Hudson by Rebecca Barker

Eliza and Hudson, what started out as a plan soon became so much more. While these two characters were feeling one way a whole bunch of other feelings came creeping in. They both were not looking for love but the universe had something else in mind. Funny how life works that way.

Mr Devereaux by Maxkenzy Fox

This taboo age gap story had me chomping at my grapes to read faster. My goodness these characters were hot in bed and out and I was reading those scenes multiple times. Really a scorcher. 

Fallen by Quinn Marlowe

This book had everything you could think of and the mafia. Wow!!! It had twists and turns I did not see coming, this is the first book in a series and I am already hooked.