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Mourningkill #1
Four Calling Birds
I knew I owed the man a favor. But I didn't think this was what he had in mind. One of his agents was wounded, and needed a place to hide out. Apparently, my little farm out in the middle of nowhere would be the perfect place to convalesce.
He didn't tell me that the agent in question was my ex-wife. More importantly, she was no ex at all.
With some bad guys hot on her trail, hoping to finish what they started and execute my wife, I call in my old Special Forces team, and hope that we can get along just long enough to weather the coming storm. But god, we all have so much baggage. Everyone is at each other's throats. And only she can keep us together.
He didn't tell me that the agent in question was my ex-wife. More importantly, she was no ex at all.
With some bad guys hot on her trail, hoping to finish what they started and execute my wife, I call in my old Special Forces team, and hope that we can get along just long enough to weather the coming storm. But god, we all have so much baggage. Everyone is at each other's throats. And only she can keep us together.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2023
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August 24, 2024
4⭐️ / 2🌶️
This book came out of the gate fast and didn’t let up! It was fast paced and very well explained to set up all the characters. The characters were all likable and I was rooting for them!
Charlotte and Mack’s relationship tortured but you knew immediately they were meant to be! And Mack standing up to his dad was awesome!!
I can’t wait to read the rest of Mourningkill series and learn more about the characters introduced here.
This book came out of the gate fast and didn’t let up! It was fast paced and very well explained to set up all the characters. The characters were all likable and I was rooting for them!
Charlotte and Mack’s relationship tortured but you knew immediately they were meant to be! And Mack standing up to his dad was awesome!!
I can’t wait to read the rest of Mourningkill series and learn more about the characters introduced here.
October 23, 2024
⭐️4🌶️3💧0
The audio for this book was soooo good!! I started it while at work and before I
Knew it, had finished it! In one day!
There was something about Mack and Charlotte that really captivated me! There were moments that made me laugh and some that made me sad. The antics with Bruce the buck cracked me up lol
def check out this book (or audio!) if you get the time!
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The audio for this book was soooo good!! I started it while at work and before I
Knew it, had finished it! In one day!
There was something about Mack and Charlotte that really captivated me! There were moments that made me laugh and some that made me sad. The antics with Bruce the buck cracked me up lol
def check out this book (or audio!) if you get the time!
#mollybriar #fourcallingbirds #audiobook #bookaholic #readingtime #bookshelf #instabooks #bookblogger #bookreview #booktok #reading #booklover #bookworm #booknerd #goodreads #aussiebookstagrammers #aussies #australianreaders #darkromance #reading #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #instabook #booksofinstagram #booksarelife #spicybooklover
November 1, 2024
You don’t want to miss having your ears on this
One exciting audiobook from start to finish !
Cole Eubanks and Molly Brair narrated with such great talents and passion as they brought the Characters to life!
With every single exciting twist and turn, emotional and humorous moment.
Not so jolly Christmas romance you won’t want to miss for sure!
Mack
✨He always wanted a big family. When his wife couldn’t give him one, she left, so he’d have a chance to fulfill the dream with someone else. He told her too late that the only thing he really wanted was her… that she was enough.
Now he’s alone, living like a hermit trying to forget what he lost.✨
Yup so he thought!
Then he gets a call from an army buddy, now spy, asking him to hide an agent after their cover is burned. To his utter shock, his ex wife shows up with a knife wound in her stomach, needing his protection.
Oh for sure Mac was pissed but on the bright side his ex had returned.
Despite a knife wound he found he still had strong feelings for her and would protect her with his last breath!
He calls up his old team, ready to defend her to the death, as he asks, “Who did this to you?”
Listen this Team is like no other as you will find out!
They should come with a warning!
But when said team found out who they are protecting is when things become more complicated.
Charlotte
Lotte is an undercover agent whose cover is blown, leading to her seeking Mack's help and protection.
Ohhh yeah not everyone was happy when she left Mac and that includes the children, and now that she is in for the fight of her life, she is now determined with finding out what happened with her children.. will they ever forgive her and can she fix whatever it is if they all survives this fight that’s her own doing?
And the biggest question is will she stay ?
I highly doubt Mack could withstand her leaving him. .. them again…
She was our beating heart. Our home. Our hearth. And I was the walls that protected them.”
Four Calling Birds is the first in the Mourningkill series. All of the books can can be read as a standalone. No other books must be read before this.
Molly Briar and Cole Eubanks performed the hell out of this one with the amusing hilarious shenanigans of these characters especially Mac this character had me laughing so hard with every single scene performed especially with Mack and Bruce.
Oh lord Cole Eubanks delivery as Mack is amazingly good!
Bruce the buck, is an actual deer…
Brett the bastard as Mac not so affectionately referred to him as is his buddy … (dead 🤣 )
And the children whom he thinks will drive him to an early grave.
Mac views are super hilarious and exaggerated and will have bursting with laughter during any of his outbursts.
You must listen to this one for sure.
Listen if you love 💕
🤍Strong FMC
🖤Second Chance
🤍Forced Proximity
🖤Found family
🤍Suspense /Thriller
🦌undercover Agent
🕊️Spicy
🖤Duet narration
🤍Hero Deer
🖤HEA
🤍Hilarious ASAF
Be sure to add to your TBL !
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for sure
4🔥🔥🔥🔥ohh yup spice alert on !
🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️performance was so good!
Yup definitely worth the listen .. my speed for listening this wickedly good ALC was 1.7 .
Thanks for reading my ratings and reviews catch you next time 💋
Georgious_eleanorpb 🦋
One exciting audiobook from start to finish !
Cole Eubanks and Molly Brair narrated with such great talents and passion as they brought the Characters to life!
With every single exciting twist and turn, emotional and humorous moment.
Not so jolly Christmas romance you won’t want to miss for sure!
Mack
✨He always wanted a big family. When his wife couldn’t give him one, she left, so he’d have a chance to fulfill the dream with someone else. He told her too late that the only thing he really wanted was her… that she was enough.
Now he’s alone, living like a hermit trying to forget what he lost.✨
Yup so he thought!
Then he gets a call from an army buddy, now spy, asking him to hide an agent after their cover is burned. To his utter shock, his ex wife shows up with a knife wound in her stomach, needing his protection.
Oh for sure Mac was pissed but on the bright side his ex had returned.
Despite a knife wound he found he still had strong feelings for her and would protect her with his last breath!
He calls up his old team, ready to defend her to the death, as he asks, “Who did this to you?”
Listen this Team is like no other as you will find out!
They should come with a warning!
But when said team found out who they are protecting is when things become more complicated.
Charlotte
Lotte is an undercover agent whose cover is blown, leading to her seeking Mack's help and protection.
Ohhh yeah not everyone was happy when she left Mac and that includes the children, and now that she is in for the fight of her life, she is now determined with finding out what happened with her children.. will they ever forgive her and can she fix whatever it is if they all survives this fight that’s her own doing?
And the biggest question is will she stay ?
I highly doubt Mack could withstand her leaving him. .. them again…
She was our beating heart. Our home. Our hearth. And I was the walls that protected them.”
Four Calling Birds is the first in the Mourningkill series. All of the books can can be read as a standalone. No other books must be read before this.
Molly Briar and Cole Eubanks performed the hell out of this one with the amusing hilarious shenanigans of these characters especially Mac this character had me laughing so hard with every single scene performed especially with Mack and Bruce.
Oh lord Cole Eubanks delivery as Mack is amazingly good!
Bruce the buck, is an actual deer…
Brett the bastard as Mac not so affectionately referred to him as is his buddy … (dead 🤣 )
And the children whom he thinks will drive him to an early grave.
Mac views are super hilarious and exaggerated and will have bursting with laughter during any of his outbursts.
You must listen to this one for sure.
Listen if you love 💕
🤍Strong FMC
🖤Second Chance
🤍Forced Proximity
🖤Found family
🤍Suspense /Thriller
🦌undercover Agent
🕊️Spicy
🖤Duet narration
🤍Hero Deer
🖤HEA
🤍Hilarious ASAF
Be sure to add to your TBL !
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for sure
4🔥🔥🔥🔥ohh yup spice alert on !
🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️performance was so good!
Yup definitely worth the listen .. my speed for listening this wickedly good ALC was 1.7 .
Thanks for reading my ratings and reviews catch you next time 💋
Georgious_eleanorpb 🦋
January 29, 2026
I loved this! It started out fast paced and did not let up. When undercover CIA agent Lotte needs a place to hideout after her cover is blown and she is injured, she did not expect the company to send her straight to her estranged husband.... Mack is all that dreams are made of! Family man, loyal to a fault and very protective of what belongs to him! I loved meeting everyone in the crew and despite differences being able to put it aside and help when needed. I was rooting for Mack and Lotte to sort out there problems and Lotte is such an amazing and forgiving person, it was truly swoonworthy to listen to this unfold. Bruce was friggen amazing!!! I love love love him!! I hope we see more of him 🤣. The audiobook was amazing and added another level of intimacy to the book. Fantastic start to the Mourningkill series, can't wait to read more!!
November 4, 2023
A simply splendid read that I thoroughly enjoyed with great characters and scenario
After retiring from the Army Special Forces and then decided that the best thing to do was so purchase a farm where the aim was to spend the winter years rebuilding and loving restoring the house into a home. The main aim being to keep away from people who he loathed an to spend his time simply doing what he valued, enjoyed and considered worthwhile.
Then completely out of the blue had received a call from a colleague that was badly injured and they were asking if he was prepared to offer a place for the Special Agent to recover and regain their strength.
It was also obvious that they were hiding out from a criminal organization that had caused the injuries and obviously might still be searching for him to complete the job which seemed as though it was intended to be fatal.
Imagine his shock when the individual that had been dumped quite literally on his doorstep is non other that his ex-wife, she has been stabbed and is covered in a plethora of scars that cover her body and have been done over a period of time, he has no idea what she had been doing but is determined to find out what she has been involved in and who has hurt her, if she survives her injuries.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
After retiring from the Army Special Forces and then decided that the best thing to do was so purchase a farm where the aim was to spend the winter years rebuilding and loving restoring the house into a home. The main aim being to keep away from people who he loathed an to spend his time simply doing what he valued, enjoyed and considered worthwhile.
Then completely out of the blue had received a call from a colleague that was badly injured and they were asking if he was prepared to offer a place for the Special Agent to recover and regain their strength.
It was also obvious that they were hiding out from a criminal organization that had caused the injuries and obviously might still be searching for him to complete the job which seemed as though it was intended to be fatal.
Imagine his shock when the individual that had been dumped quite literally on his doorstep is non other that his ex-wife, she has been stabbed and is covered in a plethora of scars that cover her body and have been done over a period of time, he has no idea what she had been doing but is determined to find out what she has been involved in and who has hurt her, if she survives her injuries.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
November 1, 2024
+ 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐬 +
𝘉𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘳
[ 4.5 ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ]
[ 2.5 🌶️ 🌶️ ]
𝑨𝑳𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
FCB is book one of MB’s Mourning Kill series and can be read as a stand alone. Just as Fire for Effect is a military novel, this is placed in the same world and team. I had read FFE before I got to this ALC, and it gave me a ‘coming home’ feeling. Settling the situations that was hinted in book two.
This was a beautiful, finding ourselves story about Mack and Lottie.
A little novel filled with the completion of so many missed moments and misplaced feelings. It’s one that’s also filled hilarious banter, and unusual dramatics with a certain deer. It has one of my favourite tropes, found family. Despite being a military novel, it’s topped with emotion and the raw partnership dynamic of the MCs.
The performance of @coleroberteubanksnarrates and MB was excellent,once again. There were more characters played within this one, and executed beautifully!
I loved it. It was such a good homey novel to cleanse my palate. Perfect if you’re wanting something for the holidays 🤍
Thank you for the ALC @molly.briar and co-narrator @coleroberteubanksnarrates 🖤🖤
🖤ꜱʜᴇ’ꜱ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴜɴ
⚡️ʜᴇ'ꜱ ᴇx-ᴍɪʟɪᴛᴀʀʏ
🖤ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ
⚡️ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴇɴᴇᴍɪᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ
🖤ᴘᴀꜱᴛ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱʜɪᴘ
⚡️ᴄɪɴɴᴀᴍᴏɴ ʀᴏʟʟ
🖤ꜱʜᴇ ɪꜱ ꜰɪᴇʀᴄᴇ
⚡️ᴍɪʟɪᴛᴀʀʏ
🖤ꜱᴍᴀʟʟ ᴛᴏᴡɴ
𝘉𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘳
[ 4.5 ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ]
[ 2.5 🌶️ 🌶️ ]
𝑨𝑳𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
FCB is book one of MB’s Mourning Kill series and can be read as a stand alone. Just as Fire for Effect is a military novel, this is placed in the same world and team. I had read FFE before I got to this ALC, and it gave me a ‘coming home’ feeling. Settling the situations that was hinted in book two.
This was a beautiful, finding ourselves story about Mack and Lottie.
A little novel filled with the completion of so many missed moments and misplaced feelings. It’s one that’s also filled hilarious banter, and unusual dramatics with a certain deer. It has one of my favourite tropes, found family. Despite being a military novel, it’s topped with emotion and the raw partnership dynamic of the MCs.
The performance of @coleroberteubanksnarrates and MB was excellent,once again. There were more characters played within this one, and executed beautifully!
I loved it. It was such a good homey novel to cleanse my palate. Perfect if you’re wanting something for the holidays 🤍
Thank you for the ALC @molly.briar and co-narrator @coleroberteubanksnarrates 🖤🖤
🖤ꜱʜᴇ’ꜱ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴜɴ
⚡️ʜᴇ'ꜱ ᴇx-ᴍɪʟɪᴛᴀʀʏ
🖤ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ
⚡️ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴇɴᴇᴍɪᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ
🖤ᴘᴀꜱᴛ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱʜɪᴘ
⚡️ᴄɪɴɴᴀᴍᴏɴ ʀᴏʟʟ
🖤ꜱʜᴇ ɪꜱ ꜰɪᴇʀᴄᴇ
⚡️ᴍɪʟɪᴛᴀʀʏ
🖤ꜱᴍᴀʟʟ ᴛᴏᴡɴ
November 23, 2023
Molly, you did it again! This read had me hooked from the beginning and good ol' Brett Bradley made his appearance once again. #IYKYK
Mack is retired from the service and purchased a farm secluded from the world. Living life alone, until he gets a call from a colleague needing a favor. Not really wanting company, Mack gets things ready and waits for their arrival. Until he finds out the favor includes his thought to be ex-wife, Lotte.
Lotte walks away from the love of her life and he does not stop her. She takes a job with the CIA putting herself in a situation that almost ends her life. Showing up at her ex-husband's house was not part of the plan to rest and hide out.
Feelings come to the surface including finding out they are still married. Taking advantage of his husband's rights, Mack shows Lotte another side to him and she loves every moment of it. Then we meet the kids who are called in to help. And we can't forget Bruce!!
This read pulled at my heartstrings and the banter had me in tears laughing. Can't wait until we get the next read. I need more of Taz and Griff *wink wink.*
Mack is retired from the service and purchased a farm secluded from the world. Living life alone, until he gets a call from a colleague needing a favor. Not really wanting company, Mack gets things ready and waits for their arrival. Until he finds out the favor includes his thought to be ex-wife, Lotte.
Lotte walks away from the love of her life and he does not stop her. She takes a job with the CIA putting herself in a situation that almost ends her life. Showing up at her ex-husband's house was not part of the plan to rest and hide out.
Feelings come to the surface including finding out they are still married. Taking advantage of his husband's rights, Mack shows Lotte another side to him and she loves every moment of it. Then we meet the kids who are called in to help. And we can't forget Bruce!!
This read pulled at my heartstrings and the banter had me in tears laughing. Can't wait until we get the next read. I need more of Taz and Griff *wink wink.*
March 24, 2025
Awesome
This is the first book I read by this author and I will be reading more . I do like my books a little bit hotter but it was hot .. Mack and lotte were married but when she couldn't give him children she left him so he could have the dream of having them with some one else ..
His father said some nasty stuff to her and Mack just stood there and didnt say anything and watched her leave
She is undercover and gets hurt and her boss ends up sending her to Mack to heal and for him to protect .
Being togeather they learn some things they didnt know and he realized she loved him just as much as he loved her and she didnt want to leave , but he never stood up for her or told her it was ok.
I gave it a 4 star rating because he was married to what he said was the love of his life and his soul mate and he didnt say anything as his father yelled at her and told her she was no good since she couldn't have children and he just watched her leave and did and said nothing.
It took her coming back for him to realize he should have stuck up for her and told her she was enough
This is the first book I read by this author and I will be reading more . I do like my books a little bit hotter but it was hot .. Mack and lotte were married but when she couldn't give him children she left him so he could have the dream of having them with some one else ..
His father said some nasty stuff to her and Mack just stood there and didnt say anything and watched her leave
She is undercover and gets hurt and her boss ends up sending her to Mack to heal and for him to protect .
Being togeather they learn some things they didnt know and he realized she loved him just as much as he loved her and she didnt want to leave , but he never stood up for her or told her it was ok.
I gave it a 4 star rating because he was married to what he said was the love of his life and his soul mate and he didnt say anything as his father yelled at her and told her she was no good since she couldn't have children and he just watched her leave and did and said nothing.
It took her coming back for him to realize he should have stuck up for her and told her she was enough
November 7, 2025
~Audiobook Review~
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶.5
~Four Calling Birds~Mourningkill Series Book 1~Molly Briar~
~Duet Narration~Cole Eubanks & Molly Briar~
~Production~Adler Audios~
“Are you saying I don’t deserve you?”
“I’m saying you don’t deserve the burden of me.”
♡A not so holiday romance is the perfect description of this book! Sometimes I need a book that isn't sunshine & rainbows but still gets you in the Christmas spirit & Molly nailed that with this book! Nothing was going to keep Charlotte & Mack apart...not even a divorce! As fate would have it these two estranged love birds crossed paths in a not so gentle way & I devoured every tension filled second!
The duet narration for this audiobook was perfection! Cole & Molly are always phenomenal when they narrate together & this listen was no different! They both did a phenomenal job at bringing each & every character & emotion to life in this story!
If you love your Christmas romance reads on the darker side with an engaging story line, banter for days, a touch of spice, & a found family trope that will make you swoon look no further!♡
~As Always Happy Reading~
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶.5
~Four Calling Birds~Mourningkill Series Book 1~Molly Briar~
~Duet Narration~Cole Eubanks & Molly Briar~
~Production~Adler Audios~
“Are you saying I don’t deserve you?”
“I’m saying you don’t deserve the burden of me.”
♡A not so holiday romance is the perfect description of this book! Sometimes I need a book that isn't sunshine & rainbows but still gets you in the Christmas spirit & Molly nailed that with this book! Nothing was going to keep Charlotte & Mack apart...not even a divorce! As fate would have it these two estranged love birds crossed paths in a not so gentle way & I devoured every tension filled second!
The duet narration for this audiobook was perfection! Cole & Molly are always phenomenal when they narrate together & this listen was no different! They both did a phenomenal job at bringing each & every character & emotion to life in this story!
If you love your Christmas romance reads on the darker side with an engaging story line, banter for days, a touch of spice, & a found family trope that will make you swoon look no further!♡
~As Always Happy Reading~
July 23, 2024
Another 5-star read from Molly! This was an amazing read! I was hooked from beginning to end.
Mack is such a lovable, funny guy. I loved him instantly. I loved Lotte. I loved her marriage with Mack. Their chemistry was amazing. They're just such a wonderful couple. I liked how when she came back and the "kids" showed up, they instantly went back to calling her "Momma Mack," aside from Taz. The found family dynamic in this book is beautiful. Mack's distaste for Brett was absolutely hilarious. Brett and Bruce actually😂 Bruce was another hilarious addition to this story. Who knew a deer could make someone so violent (extra violent in Mack's case.) Even though this is a short read, this book does make you feel a lot. I went from laughing my ass off to feeling sad or angry for a character, and then I'd end up with the biggest smile on my face.
I'm so excited to have Taz and Griff's book in my hands. Their banter is the absolute best. Even though they go at each other's necks the entire time, you can see so much more brewing between the two of them.
Mack is such a lovable, funny guy. I loved him instantly. I loved Lotte. I loved her marriage with Mack. Their chemistry was amazing. They're just such a wonderful couple. I liked how when she came back and the "kids" showed up, they instantly went back to calling her "Momma Mack," aside from Taz. The found family dynamic in this book is beautiful. Mack's distaste for Brett was absolutely hilarious. Brett and Bruce actually😂 Bruce was another hilarious addition to this story. Who knew a deer could make someone so violent (extra violent in Mack's case.) Even though this is a short read, this book does make you feel a lot. I went from laughing my ass off to feeling sad or angry for a character, and then I'd end up with the biggest smile on my face.
I'm so excited to have Taz and Griff's book in my hands. Their banter is the absolute best. Even though they go at each other's necks the entire time, you can see so much more brewing between the two of them.
October 29, 2024
I loved this book!!! It is not your cutesy holiday romance story and it made it perfect. Molly just knows how to write a book to lure you in from the very beginning and keep you hooked.
The banter between the MCs was fantastic. Charlotte had me cracking up multiple times with her witty comebacks. Mack, I loved him! And his deer Bruce 🤣😂🤣 I can’t even begin to explain it, you have to read the book.
Charlotte and Mack were just meant to be. Life got in the way and they had parted ways many years ago, but then they were brought back together. I loved their connection. Their struggle with infertility touched my heart and made me sad for them. But they had their own little family and it was perfect for them.
This was my second book that Molly and Cole narrated and it was just as amazing! Their voices just got together so well. They really bring the characters and story to life! I can’t wait to listen yo more.
5⭐️
2🌶️
The banter between the MCs was fantastic. Charlotte had me cracking up multiple times with her witty comebacks. Mack, I loved him! And his deer Bruce 🤣😂🤣 I can’t even begin to explain it, you have to read the book.
Charlotte and Mack were just meant to be. Life got in the way and they had parted ways many years ago, but then they were brought back together. I loved their connection. Their struggle with infertility touched my heart and made me sad for them. But they had their own little family and it was perfect for them.
This was my second book that Molly and Cole narrated and it was just as amazing! Their voices just got together so well. They really bring the characters and story to life! I can’t wait to listen yo more.
5⭐️
2🌶️
November 1, 2024
One thing that really resonated for me with this book is the emphasis on found family and that sometimes our happily ever looks different than what we were expecting. One of the main subplots of this book focuses on miscarriage and for me if was a breath of, much needed, fresh air where the characters cam to a point of acceptance with the hand that was dealt versus having a magical medical miracle. The journey that Mack and Charlotte go through it equal parts emotional and action packed. Honestly this is the Die Hard version of a holiday romance novel, it is a wild ride that pulls no punches.
The audio version of this book was pure perfection - the narration styles of Molly Briar and Cole Eubanks just work seamlessly as a duet. This is the first book that I have listened with this duet and it every time I fall in love all over again. They each have a way of capturing the personalities of the characters and bringing them to life.
The audio version of this book was pure perfection - the narration styles of Molly Briar and Cole Eubanks just work seamlessly as a duet. This is the first book that I have listened with this duet and it every time I fall in love all over again. They each have a way of capturing the personalities of the characters and bringing them to life.
January 21, 2025
*audiobook review*
Loved this book! It was a perfect length for an audio book and a lovely second chance romance. It had humor, amazing spice and the perfect amount of angst.
It is a shorter book but that did not detract from the pace. Lottie and Mack were together for over 10 years before separating, something neither of them wanted. So I really enjoyed the low angst of them getting back together. They knew what they wanted, they just needed the right circumstances.
I loved the found family of their military team.
The different personalities made for great interactions and fights, lol.
Military romances are a particular favorite of mine and Molly Briar writes them well. The characters, story, and suspense are top notch.
Molly and Cole's narration was amazing. This story was emotional and that shined through their narration. I love and greatly prefer dual narration and Molly and Cole are rapidly becoming favorites.
Loved this book! It was a perfect length for an audio book and a lovely second chance romance. It had humor, amazing spice and the perfect amount of angst.
It is a shorter book but that did not detract from the pace. Lottie and Mack were together for over 10 years before separating, something neither of them wanted. So I really enjoyed the low angst of them getting back together. They knew what they wanted, they just needed the right circumstances.
I loved the found family of their military team.
The different personalities made for great interactions and fights, lol.
Military romances are a particular favorite of mine and Molly Briar writes them well. The characters, story, and suspense are top notch.
Molly and Cole's narration was amazing. This story was emotional and that shined through their narration. I love and greatly prefer dual narration and Molly and Cole are rapidly becoming favorites.
October 26, 2023
This book is absolutely fantastic!!! It’s a second chance military romance, with the right amount of spice!! The plot is absolutely fantastic! The banter between Lotte and Mack even before they fixed their issues (and afterwards) was amazing!! And when Brett called to inform them about the Scorpions, the way the old team came running despite what happened and what they’re going through personally they pulled together and became a family again!!!! I love it!!! One thing I absolutely loved was how Mack stood up to his father when it came to his relationship with Lotte! He finally got his girl back and he wasn’t about to let his father’s views take her away from him again!!!
I’d love to see a sequel to it about Taz and her story!! The witty banter and tension between Taz and Griff makes you want to delve deeper into their relationship and see if they’re going to get a HEA too!!!
I’d love to see a sequel to it about Taz and her story!! The witty banter and tension between Taz and Griff makes you want to delve deeper into their relationship and see if they’re going to get a HEA too!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2023
This book is one that sucks you in from the first page and leaves you wanting so much more! I read 90% of it in one sitting then realized I needed to catch sleep for work and finished the last 10% today and I’m beyond amazed by this book and it kept me on the edge of my seat.
Molly has a way to bring you into the story like you are physically apart of the action the way this book is written is like you are physically inside all of the action, I felt the emotions that Charlotte and Mack were feeling throughout their point of view and i can’t wait to read more from Molly.
Charlotte and Mack reunite under not so usual circumstances and then realize that they are still legally married though they’ve been separated for years, to find out they still have this heated spark between them and don’t want to let the other go.
Molly has a way to bring you into the story like you are physically apart of the action the way this book is written is like you are physically inside all of the action, I felt the emotions that Charlotte and Mack were feeling throughout their point of view and i can’t wait to read more from Molly.
Charlotte and Mack reunite under not so usual circumstances and then realize that they are still legally married though they’ve been separated for years, to find out they still have this heated spark between them and don’t want to let the other go.
November 11, 2023
5 Awesome Stars for Four Calling Birds : A Not So Jolly Christmas Romance by new for me author Molly Briar
This is Book 1 of the Mourningkill series !
The way the author named the Chapters is so clever & funny - well written story told from dual perspectives.
I loved so much about these characters Lotte and Mack as they face real personal challenges in this second chance romance. I also love how the author sprinkles in humorous dialogue and situations thru out ! ( interaction with Bruce , the Buck are priceless)
Tug at your heartstrings - angst and true love always wins !
Let me not forget to mention the great sizzling chemistry!
I would definitely recommend this read and author ! Great work !
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is Book 1 of the Mourningkill series !
The way the author named the Chapters is so clever & funny - well written story told from dual perspectives.
I loved so much about these characters Lotte and Mack as they face real personal challenges in this second chance romance. I also love how the author sprinkles in humorous dialogue and situations thru out ! ( interaction with Bruce , the Buck are priceless)
Tug at your heartstrings - angst and true love always wins !
Let me not forget to mention the great sizzling chemistry!
I would definitely recommend this read and author ! Great work !
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 9, 2024
“She was our beating heart. Our home. Our hearth. And I was the walls that protected them.”
Four Calling Birds by Molly Briar is not your mama’s holiday romance! lol. Think Die Hard meets small-town cozy with chaotic chosen family dynamics. Book one in the Mourningkill series (yes, I read and reviewed these out of order), Four Calling Birds has fantastic world building, heart wrenching storytelling, and some of my favorite special ops characters ever. Mack and Charlotte are contentious exes with unfinished business and scorching hot chemistry. From their snarky banter to their swoony flirting and all the “my wife” energy in between, I loved these two! I was charmed by the way they cared for the rest of their team and chosen family. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, cozy love story with lots of spice and holiday vibes, Four Calling Birds is a must-read! Plus, you don’t want to miss Bruce!
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Four Calling Birds by Molly Briar is not your mama’s holiday romance! lol. Think Die Hard meets small-town cozy with chaotic chosen family dynamics. Book one in the Mourningkill series (yes, I read and reviewed these out of order), Four Calling Birds has fantastic world building, heart wrenching storytelling, and some of my favorite special ops characters ever. Mack and Charlotte are contentious exes with unfinished business and scorching hot chemistry. From their snarky banter to their swoony flirting and all the “my wife” energy in between, I loved these two! I was charmed by the way they cared for the rest of their team and chosen family. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, cozy love story with lots of spice and holiday vibes, Four Calling Birds is a must-read! Plus, you don’t want to miss Bruce!
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July 28, 2025
Came for the second chance romance, stayed for the My Wife vibes, witty banter and found family!
When Lotte comes back to Mack injured and in need of a safe place to hide, the fire between them reignites. Just as they are ready to commit to forever with one another, an outside threat forces them to call in reinforcements; members of a team that long ago, operated as a united front but is now broken and in need of serious repair.
This book was spicy and angsty in all the best ways while also hilarious at times thanks to Lotte’s quick wit and Bruce the deer. The flashbacks to what broke them apart in the past were heart-wrenching but watching them find their away back to one another and also reunite with their team were both beautiful and hopeful.
I look forward to reading Taz and Griff’s story next!
When Lotte comes back to Mack injured and in need of a safe place to hide, the fire between them reignites. Just as they are ready to commit to forever with one another, an outside threat forces them to call in reinforcements; members of a team that long ago, operated as a united front but is now broken and in need of serious repair.
This book was spicy and angsty in all the best ways while also hilarious at times thanks to Lotte’s quick wit and Bruce the deer. The flashbacks to what broke them apart in the past were heart-wrenching but watching them find their away back to one another and also reunite with their team were both beautiful and hopeful.
I look forward to reading Taz and Griff’s story next!
May 7, 2026
ALC Review:
Duet Narration by Molly Briar and Jack Hill
Tropes:
Military Romance
Estranged Marriage
Second Chance
Forced Proximity
Romantic Suspense
What an incredible start to the Mourningkill series. The story follows Mack, a retired First Sergeant living a solitary life in Upstate New York, trying to heal from the heartbreak of his marriage ending. When his ex-wife, Charlotte, appears on his doorstep in a life-threatening situation, Mack’s protective instincts—and his heart—are put to the ultimate test.
Molly brings such a delicate touch to Charlotte’s character, especially regarding the heavy themes of infertility and loss. Jack Hill embodies Mack’s "hermit" persona perfectly with a voice that is both commanding and tender.
Huge thank you to Adler Audios and the author for this ALC!
Duet Narration by Molly Briar and Jack Hill
Tropes:
Military Romance
Estranged Marriage
Second Chance
Forced Proximity
Romantic Suspense
What an incredible start to the Mourningkill series. The story follows Mack, a retired First Sergeant living a solitary life in Upstate New York, trying to heal from the heartbreak of his marriage ending. When his ex-wife, Charlotte, appears on his doorstep in a life-threatening situation, Mack’s protective instincts—and his heart—are put to the ultimate test.
Molly brings such a delicate touch to Charlotte’s character, especially regarding the heavy themes of infertility and loss. Jack Hill embodies Mack’s "hermit" persona perfectly with a voice that is both commanding and tender.
Huge thank you to Adler Audios and the author for this ALC!
November 5, 2023
A very enjoyable read from a new-to-me author! Lotte and Mack reunite after years apart to find they still have that spark in their marriage. A growing threat spurs Mack to gather the old gang back together. Everyone's been living separate lives, but their dynamic is that of an awesome found family. I especially loved Taz and Griffin's banter, and cannot wait for their story to release. Lotte and Mack were also amazing and I loved how they've been each other's everything, and never gave up despite the odds. Their love is timeless, and Mack will do anything to protect his wife from danger, which makes my heart happy.
August 26, 2024
Mack and Lotte have a broken past with each other, but when something bad happens to Lotte and she is left at Mack's door, he steps up and makes it his issue also. Mack, having so much resentment from his marriage/divorce from Lotte but had so many feelings coming into view.
Does Mack fully get past his resentments? Do they fall in love all over again? This book is medium to fast paced. I got into the book at the start, the characters matched pretty well. This is book one of the Mourningkill series. It was military in genre and wasn't something I would have normally read but I am glad I did.
Does Mack fully get past his resentments? Do they fall in love all over again? This book is medium to fast paced. I got into the book at the start, the characters matched pretty well. This is book one of the Mourningkill series. It was military in genre and wasn't something I would have normally read but I am glad I did.
August 5, 2025
Mack McClanahan is an quiet, strong alpha. A retired military man whose love and loyalty to his team has no bounds. His ex-wife needs him and he doesn't hesitate to answer the call. Charlotte, aka Lotte, or Momma Mack to the team, never finalized the divorce and she's now ready to change the terms.
I work hard to avoid spoilers in my reviews, but good grief, sometimes it is hard not to do it. Throw in danger, thrills, medical emergencies, misunderstandings, antagonistic family interference and old loves that get rekindled and you have a book that is powerful and so worth reading. Just wow.
November 2, 2023
Molly has definitely become one of my 1-click buy authors. I don't know what it is but I just love her writing style so much! Her books always have the right amount of spice and plot. This is the first of her Military romance and I had the opportunity to beta read it and it just gives you a whole different look when you get to see the story developing almost live. This definitely has some Die Hard movie/John McClane vibes with some spice added to it. I can't wait to see what she does with the rest of the characters and their stories.
November 7, 2023
Never Disappoints
Enthralling, funny, steamy. This is what I think about this book. Mack and his deer Bruce. Lotte and Mack were Married. She walked out only to be dropped back off on Mack's door step hurt and in danger. And can you guess who dropped her there.. You Guessed it Brett F#$cking Bradley. (I love Him). Their love is still hot as fire. They are actually still married and Mack uses his husband right dully. The characters are well developed, they are a team. There is steam, there is humor. I loved it
Enthralling, funny, steamy. This is what I think about this book. Mack and his deer Bruce. Lotte and Mack were Married. She walked out only to be dropped back off on Mack's door step hurt and in danger. And can you guess who dropped her there.. You Guessed it Brett F#$cking Bradley. (I love Him). Their love is still hot as fire. They are actually still married and Mack uses his husband right dully. The characters are well developed, they are a team. There is steam, there is humor. I loved it
August 25, 2024
Brett Bradley strikes yet again
Molly's books never fail to catch my attention, basically from page 1. And this one was no different! Fast-paced, second chance romance with a found family, but that's barely
scratching the surface of this book. I can't wait to see where this series goes!
I have to say I loved Mack he has such a big heart. Every character is so unique in what they bring to this universe... even Brett freaking Bradley. (Love to hate him) I can't wait to start the next book!
Molly's books never fail to catch my attention, basically from page 1. And this one was no different! Fast-paced, second chance romance with a found family, but that's barely
scratching the surface of this book. I can't wait to see where this series goes!
I have to say I loved Mack he has such a big heart. Every character is so unique in what they bring to this universe... even Brett freaking Bradley. (Love to hate him) I can't wait to start the next book!
October 20, 2024
Four Calling Birds : A Not So Jolly Christmas Romance.
This is my 1st book by author Molly Briar
Book 1 of the Mourningkill series
The names of each of the Chapters are fun. Lotte and Mack's love for each other is so apparent in this second chance romance. The humor that is woven in brings more depth to the storyline. i.e, Bruce the Buck. With a sprinkle of suspense and a little military action and their chosen family.
I would definitely recommend this read and author ! I received a free copy of this book via Audible. ALC
This is my 1st book by author Molly Briar
Book 1 of the Mourningkill series
The names of each of the Chapters are fun. Lotte and Mack's love for each other is so apparent in this second chance romance. The humor that is woven in brings more depth to the storyline. i.e, Bruce the Buck. With a sprinkle of suspense and a little military action and their chosen family.
I would definitely recommend this read and author ! I received a free copy of this book via Audible. ALC
March 21, 2026
I really enjoyed this book, the pacing was perfect, the characters were very realistic and likeable. That they separated at all was a big mistake, yet grief and loss does make you do irrational things. I loved the commitment of bonding with the kids as they call them. In reality I have no idea the ages of anyone in this story and that for me is a flaw. Another is the lack of story about other ways to create a family foster, adopt, surrogate?? I will be reading the next in this series need to know more about taz and Kai.
August 20, 2024
Love this
This book was so good. There were a few gory details I could have done without, but then, I think maybe the book wouldn't have been as good. Loved getting to know all these characters and look forward to reading more about them all. Love Mack to death. Wish I knew how old they were the book does not say I was guessing in 40's. Gotta say though Bruce was my favorite..
This book was so good. There were a few gory details I could have done without, but then, I think maybe the book wouldn't have been as good. Loved getting to know all these characters and look forward to reading more about them all. Love Mack to death. Wish I knew how old they were the book does not say I was guessing in 40's. Gotta say though Bruce was my favorite..
August 26, 2024
Lotte and Mack are just perfect for each other. I love it! From start to finish I was invested in their story. It was hard to put down once you started. The spice is spicing, the story and plot are amazing, and I love a military book, it's just something thing about a military man that I love. Mack is a little standoffish and reversed. Lotte is trying to figure herself out and where her heart is truly the happiest. I loved every second.
August 28, 2024
This was a great book! Kinda like a military plot with character development and spinning plots and a few action/gorey scenes which I loved!!! The fact that there are so many characters but they all have very distinct personalities so you can easily keep track is so helpful!! It kinda reminded me of a hallmark movie without the cheating and add in some decent smut. Can’t wait for fire for effect!
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