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Bones Between Us
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Expected 5 Nov 26Nothing ever happens in Molasses Falls, West Virginia.
Well, aside from love life gossip regarding a man nicknamed Hot Grumpy Cop. The locals say that time moves as slow as molasses here. So, naturally, the body was buried just outside of city limits.
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Asher Langdon is trying like hell to be a disciplined man. Being an officer in the Holler County Police Department means that he’s a rule abider. A justice seeker. A man who tells himself that he won’t allow distractions to waltz their way into his life and wriggle their way under his skin.
Marisol Diaz is a distraction. When not living her purposefully quiet life at home with her teenage daughter, she is dressed in blues to serve her county just like Asher. While at work, though, she can’t help but taunt. Tease. Regularly revel in the flutters in her chest that occur when a particular officer gripes or grumbles.
Marisol claims that it’s all innocent, of course. And Asher regularly tells himself that her distractive chaos can be professionally ignored until he is safely behind closed doors.
That’s all true. Until the budget cuts hit, and the precinct deems the two of them partners.
Partners who share a single car.
Partners who share lingering glances and scorching, taboo touches.
If the sergeant knew, they would instantly be stripped of their badges…but there’s more to worry about when they respond to a call for unearthed bones just outside of their hometown, Molasses Falls.
Pulses are flying for more reasons than one. A murder case is on their heels. A killer is on the loose. But they still have the need to share something forbidden, and pretend that it’ll only be just once.
Well, aside from love life gossip regarding a man nicknamed Hot Grumpy Cop. The locals say that time moves as slow as molasses here. So, naturally, the body was buried just outside of city limits.
~*~
Asher Langdon is trying like hell to be a disciplined man. Being an officer in the Holler County Police Department means that he’s a rule abider. A justice seeker. A man who tells himself that he won’t allow distractions to waltz their way into his life and wriggle their way under his skin.
Marisol Diaz is a distraction. When not living her purposefully quiet life at home with her teenage daughter, she is dressed in blues to serve her county just like Asher. While at work, though, she can’t help but taunt. Tease. Regularly revel in the flutters in her chest that occur when a particular officer gripes or grumbles.
Marisol claims that it’s all innocent, of course. And Asher regularly tells himself that her distractive chaos can be professionally ignored until he is safely behind closed doors.
That’s all true. Until the budget cuts hit, and the precinct deems the two of them partners.
Partners who share a single car.
Partners who share lingering glances and scorching, taboo touches.
If the sergeant knew, they would instantly be stripped of their badges…but there’s more to worry about when they respond to a call for unearthed bones just outside of their hometown, Molasses Falls.
Pulses are flying for more reasons than one. A murder case is on their heels. A killer is on the loose. But they still have the need to share something forbidden, and pretend that it’ll only be just once.
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 5, 2026
About the author
Eliza Modiste
5 books71 followersEliza Modiste is an American small town romance author who lives in Ladysmith, British Columbia with her husband, daughter, and an abundance of animals. Accountant by day and writer by night, she lives to mesh her characters together in ways that make her audience say things ranging from, “That’s hilarious,” to, “Kiss, dammit,” or, “Oh, God, don’t die.” What thrills Eliza most within her writing is all things spicy, laugh-out-loud banter, gasp-worthy suspense, and plot twists that could end in death and destruction.
When not writing, Eliza can be found baking, binging a television series, playing video games, or spending time with friends and family.
When not writing, Eliza can be found baking, binging a television series, playing video games, or spending time with friends and family.
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October 23, 2026Couldn't put it down!
Eliza strikes again with another swoony romance this time our MCs are a tad further in life but it doesn't mean that they have less crap to deal with 😀 on the contrary!
I loved the fall feels and this book perfectly combined the golden yellows of fall with October spookiness! Andd I loved how there was no miscommunication whatsoever 🥲🤧 the characters faced their forbidden feelings face on!
Also all the Colt and Skylar scenes made me want to reread their book again! I just might 👀
Thank you so much to Eliza for this ARC and can't wait to see more of Molasses Fall.
Eliza strikes again with another swoony romance this time our MCs are a tad further in life but it doesn't mean that they have less crap to deal with 😀 on the contrary!
I loved the fall feels and this book perfectly combined the golden yellows of fall with October spookiness! Andd I loved how there was no miscommunication whatsoever 🥲🤧 the characters faced their forbidden feelings face on!
Also all the Colt and Skylar scenes made me want to reread their book again! I just might 👀
Thank you so much to Eliza for this ARC and can't wait to see more of Molasses Fall.
October 31, 2026
Thank you to Eliza Modiste and LoveNotes PR for the chance to read this ARC!
Ya gotta love when police partners fall for each other. Ya also gotta love when the main characters are older. Everyone being 24 gets old and I loved the fact that they were both older. It makes it feel more real. Plus, a small town makes it even better! (Side note, I love that it’s set in fictional Molasses Falls, WV and my granddaddy grew up right outside of a tiny mountain town named Sugar Grove, WV so I pictured that town the whole time I was reading it!)
Everyone has a past and finding someone to help you get through the past is always such a warming feeling. I loved the chemistry and banter between Marisol and Asher so much! I can’t wait to continue this series!
Ya gotta love when police partners fall for each other. Ya also gotta love when the main characters are older. Everyone being 24 gets old and I loved the fact that they were both older. It makes it feel more real. Plus, a small town makes it even better! (Side note, I love that it’s set in fictional Molasses Falls, WV and my granddaddy grew up right outside of a tiny mountain town named Sugar Grove, WV so I pictured that town the whole time I was reading it!)
Everyone has a past and finding someone to help you get through the past is always such a warming feeling. I loved the chemistry and banter between Marisol and Asher so much! I can’t wait to continue this series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to receive a BETA read of Bones Between Us and I just NEED to explain to you why you need to read this book 👀
Eliza is hands down, one of my favourite authors of all time. She writes the most relatable yet unhinged characters mixed with a healthy dose of smut, murder and just all round chaos.
After reading the Veiled series last year, when I Saw Marisol and Asher's story was coming, I knew I HAD to read it ASAP! 🙌🏻
Think hot Cops, forbidden workplace romance, lots of tension, lots of banter and a sprinkle of murder mystery 😅 PERFECTION!
The tension, the slow burn, the poor attempt these two make at keeping their feelings quiet... I read this SO DAMN FAST 😍
Eliza's writing is just so easy to devour and the characters feel like you know them. Reading her books feels like a girls night catching up on the gang's current dramas and I will forever jump straight into any book she reads.
Eliza is hands down, one of my favourite authors of all time. She writes the most relatable yet unhinged characters mixed with a healthy dose of smut, murder and just all round chaos.
After reading the Veiled series last year, when I Saw Marisol and Asher's story was coming, I knew I HAD to read it ASAP! 🙌🏻
Think hot Cops, forbidden workplace romance, lots of tension, lots of banter and a sprinkle of murder mystery 😅 PERFECTION!
The tension, the slow burn, the poor attempt these two make at keeping their feelings quiet... I read this SO DAMN FAST 😍
Eliza's writing is just so easy to devour and the characters feel like you know them. Reading her books feels like a girls night catching up on the gang's current dramas and I will forever jump straight into any book she reads.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ahh I loved the Tangled series so much so I was very excited to receive an ARC of this one and start the new series - it did not disappoint.
Marisol was such a great character and I loved her relationship with her daughter, particularly after everything they have been through. I liked Asher's introduction in Tangled Veil and the contrast between him and his brother - it was nice seeing him learn to break rules and live a little.
I had hoped for a slightly bigger plot twist, the ending reveals were a little rushed and random. But i will always love her writing and characters.
Marisol was such a great character and I loved her relationship with her daughter, particularly after everything they have been through. I liked Asher's introduction in Tangled Veil and the contrast between him and his brother - it was nice seeing him learn to break rules and live a little.
I had hoped for a slightly bigger plot twist, the ending reveals were a little rushed and random. But i will always love her writing and characters.
Review of advance copy
Bones Between Us – Eliza Modiste
A grumpy cop, a fellow officer he’s been crushing on for two years, forced proximity, and a murder investigation that gets considerably more complicated than anyone anticipated. There’s plenty here to keep you turning the pages.
Told in dual POV, we follow Asher (41), a grumpy police officer, and Marisol (37), a fellow officer and single mum to a teenage daughter. Budget cuts force them into a partnership, despite Asher having his own reasons for wanting to keep his distance. When Marisol’s abusive ex-husband’s skeletal remains are discovered, the investigation quickly turns on her, putting her under suspicion and making an already complicated situation even more dangerous. What starts as a murder investigation gradually develops into something much bigger, with a serial killer on the loose.
I enjoyed the story and was invested enough to want to see how everything played out. The forced proximity worked well, and I liked seeing the relationship develop alongside the investigation. That said, the romance does lean towards insta-love, with the two getting together fairly quickly once they’re partnered up.
There were a couple of elements that didn’t quite land for me. Asher’s longstanding attraction to Marisol, particularly the way it was portrayed through his internal thoughts, occasionally felt a little overemphasised. I would have preferred a slightly more nuanced approach to his feelings, especially given that they’ve been colleagues for two years. I also found the writing a little clunky and stilted in places, which occasionally interrupted the flow of the story for me.
The book does deliver a HEA for the couple, but the wider mystery is very much left open for the next instalment. One killer is still on the loose, and the original investigation hasn’t been fully resolved, so don’t go in expecting every thread to be neatly tied up.
A note on content: There is a significant domestic violence backstory involving Marisol and her ex-husband. I’d strongly recommend checking the trigger warnings before picking this one up.
Overall, an enjoyable romantic suspense read with an interesting premise and enough intrigue to keep me invested. While a few aspects didn’t quite work for me, I’m still curious to see where the series goes next.
Rating: 3/5 | Spice: 3/5
Note: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
A grumpy cop, a fellow officer he’s been crushing on for two years, forced proximity, and a murder investigation that gets considerably more complicated than anyone anticipated. There’s plenty here to keep you turning the pages.
Told in dual POV, we follow Asher (41), a grumpy police officer, and Marisol (37), a fellow officer and single mum to a teenage daughter. Budget cuts force them into a partnership, despite Asher having his own reasons for wanting to keep his distance. When Marisol’s abusive ex-husband’s skeletal remains are discovered, the investigation quickly turns on her, putting her under suspicion and making an already complicated situation even more dangerous. What starts as a murder investigation gradually develops into something much bigger, with a serial killer on the loose.
I enjoyed the story and was invested enough to want to see how everything played out. The forced proximity worked well, and I liked seeing the relationship develop alongside the investigation. That said, the romance does lean towards insta-love, with the two getting together fairly quickly once they’re partnered up.
There were a couple of elements that didn’t quite land for me. Asher’s longstanding attraction to Marisol, particularly the way it was portrayed through his internal thoughts, occasionally felt a little overemphasised. I would have preferred a slightly more nuanced approach to his feelings, especially given that they’ve been colleagues for two years. I also found the writing a little clunky and stilted in places, which occasionally interrupted the flow of the story for me.
The book does deliver a HEA for the couple, but the wider mystery is very much left open for the next instalment. One killer is still on the loose, and the original investigation hasn’t been fully resolved, so don’t go in expecting every thread to be neatly tied up.
A note on content: There is a significant domestic violence backstory involving Marisol and her ex-husband. I’d strongly recommend checking the trigger warnings before picking this one up.
Overall, an enjoyable romantic suspense read with an interesting premise and enough intrigue to keep me invested. While a few aspects didn’t quite work for me, I’m still curious to see where the series goes next.
Rating: 3/5 | Spice: 3/5
Note: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.75 Stars
I really enjoyed this one overall! I loved the author’s writing, the chemistry and banter between the characters, and especially the cast of characters themselves. Even the side characters brought so much personality, quirkiness, and fun to the story. There were also some pretty good spicy scenes sprinkled throughout!
Going into this one, I was expecting a little more of a balance between the romance and suspense, but I found that it leaned much more heavily into the romance. The suspense and mystery didn’t really start picking up for me until around the 80% mark, and honestly, that’s when I became fully invested. Once those elements finally came into play, I was hooked and wanted to know where everything was going. I just wish that same level of intrigue had been woven throughout more of the story rather than coming in so late.
I also found myself skimming some of the internal dialogue as I got further into the book. At times, it felt a little overly detailed or repetitive, and I was more interested in getting back to the actual story and seeing what would happen next.
My biggest disappointment, though, was how abruptly things seemed to wrap up. There was one mystery in particular that never actually got resolved, and as someone who loves trying to piece together clues and figure out the mystery before the characters do, I was left wanting more. I had my own theories about who was responsible, and I would have loved to see that storyline explored or at least given some sort of resolution.
All in all, this was an enjoyable read with characters I genuinely loved and writing I appreciated. I think readers looking for a romance-forward story with some suspense mixed in will really enjoy this one. For me, I just wanted a little more mystery, a little more suspense throughout, and a bit more resolution at the end.
A good read, just a few personal preferences that kept it from being a higher rating for me!
I really enjoyed this one overall! I loved the author’s writing, the chemistry and banter between the characters, and especially the cast of characters themselves. Even the side characters brought so much personality, quirkiness, and fun to the story. There were also some pretty good spicy scenes sprinkled throughout!
Going into this one, I was expecting a little more of a balance between the romance and suspense, but I found that it leaned much more heavily into the romance. The suspense and mystery didn’t really start picking up for me until around the 80% mark, and honestly, that’s when I became fully invested. Once those elements finally came into play, I was hooked and wanted to know where everything was going. I just wish that same level of intrigue had been woven throughout more of the story rather than coming in so late.
I also found myself skimming some of the internal dialogue as I got further into the book. At times, it felt a little overly detailed or repetitive, and I was more interested in getting back to the actual story and seeing what would happen next.
My biggest disappointment, though, was how abruptly things seemed to wrap up. There was one mystery in particular that never actually got resolved, and as someone who loves trying to piece together clues and figure out the mystery before the characters do, I was left wanting more. I had my own theories about who was responsible, and I would have loved to see that storyline explored or at least given some sort of resolution.
All in all, this was an enjoyable read with characters I genuinely loved and writing I appreciated. I think readers looking for a romance-forward story with some suspense mixed in will really enjoy this one. For me, I just wanted a little more mystery, a little more suspense throughout, and a bit more resolution at the end.
A good read, just a few personal preferences that kept it from being a higher rating for me!
Review of advance copy
🌟ARC for honest review thank you Love Notes PR🌟
Welcome to Holler County!
Asher was known as the “HGC” Hot grumpy cop, that is known for being on a private fb page with gossip and also lives by the term Life is Yellow.
Marisol was a fellow cop in the same department and HGC has had his eyes set on her, but things get hard when he is paired up to be in the same patrol car due to budget cuts. After restraining himself being around her he makes a visit to the Sarge to try and get a new partner.
Marisol’s teen daughter is just a sassy as her mother and ends up with a loaner car from the department and it is not the best ride 😂 Asher feels his duty is to take Marisol’s daughter to school and Marisol and himself to work. Things get tense when there’s a school incident and they become closer, Asher and Marisol decided to pursue their emotions for each other by just saying “what if it’s just this once”. HA when does that ever happen?! Another cop from the station has his notions that things are what they seem with each other, but he’s a good friend and even though it’s not advisable to pursue another cop from the station he stays quiet!
Marisol and Asher end up finding bones buried on a call and nothing is as it seems as Marisol is being questioned and taking a leave from the station as she has become a suspect in the murder. Things get tense when other murders have made themself known close to where the first set of bones were found. After a night out, Asher had been captured! True feelings are tested and things come to light.
If you’re wanting a steamy small town romance, but with some mystery, this is your book! This is not at all what I was expecting from this but it was great! I wanted to finish it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down!
Welcome to Holler County!
Asher was known as the “HGC” Hot grumpy cop, that is known for being on a private fb page with gossip and also lives by the term Life is Yellow.
Marisol was a fellow cop in the same department and HGC has had his eyes set on her, but things get hard when he is paired up to be in the same patrol car due to budget cuts. After restraining himself being around her he makes a visit to the Sarge to try and get a new partner.
Marisol’s teen daughter is just a sassy as her mother and ends up with a loaner car from the department and it is not the best ride 😂 Asher feels his duty is to take Marisol’s daughter to school and Marisol and himself to work. Things get tense when there’s a school incident and they become closer, Asher and Marisol decided to pursue their emotions for each other by just saying “what if it’s just this once”. HA when does that ever happen?! Another cop from the station has his notions that things are what they seem with each other, but he’s a good friend and even though it’s not advisable to pursue another cop from the station he stays quiet!
Marisol and Asher end up finding bones buried on a call and nothing is as it seems as Marisol is being questioned and taking a leave from the station as she has become a suspect in the murder. Things get tense when other murders have made themself known close to where the first set of bones were found. After a night out, Asher had been captured! True feelings are tested and things come to light.
If you’re wanting a steamy small town romance, but with some mystery, this is your book! This is not at all what I was expecting from this but it was great! I wanted to finish it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
4 ⭐️
Romantic suspense is quickly becoming one of my favorite subgenres, and Bones Between Us gave me everything I needed & more. Tension? Check. Murder? Check. Forbidden love? Check check.
This book follows Marisol & Asher, two cops who become partners thanks to budget cuts. Asher is known as the town’s “Hot Grumpy Cop” & Marisol is a ray of sunshine with a daughter and a difficult past. When they get called to a crime scene, things take a mysterious and very interesting turn.
As someone who is in their late 30s, their relationship was more my speed in terms of what I expect with MCs my age (he’s 41 and she’s 37) and I cannot thank Eliza enough for this. I love drama as much as the next girl, but sometimes it’s nice to read a love story about characters that aren’t doing the petty possessive and jealousy stuff. Their relationship felt mature and natural, with great communication and a lot of depth.
Coincidentally, they’ve both had crushes on each other since meeting lol. Asher is a level of down bad that has him blushing with every smile or tease she throws his way. Technically, they’re not supposed to get involved or date as coworkers per department rules, but knowing better and doing better are two completely different things…especially with how much these two feel for each other.
We’re left with some lingering questions and an ending that’s very much cliffhanger-adjacent. Needless to say, I’m already invested in this series and can’t wait to see what’s next!
Thank you Eliza & Love Notes PR for an advanced reader copy of Bones Between Us (publishing November 5, 2026).
Romantic suspense is quickly becoming one of my favorite subgenres, and Bones Between Us gave me everything I needed & more. Tension? Check. Murder? Check. Forbidden love? Check check.
This book follows Marisol & Asher, two cops who become partners thanks to budget cuts. Asher is known as the town’s “Hot Grumpy Cop” & Marisol is a ray of sunshine with a daughter and a difficult past. When they get called to a crime scene, things take a mysterious and very interesting turn.
As someone who is in their late 30s, their relationship was more my speed in terms of what I expect with MCs my age (he’s 41 and she’s 37) and I cannot thank Eliza enough for this. I love drama as much as the next girl, but sometimes it’s nice to read a love story about characters that aren’t doing the petty possessive and jealousy stuff. Their relationship felt mature and natural, with great communication and a lot of depth.
Coincidentally, they’ve both had crushes on each other since meeting lol. Asher is a level of down bad that has him blushing with every smile or tease she throws his way. Technically, they’re not supposed to get involved or date as coworkers per department rules, but knowing better and doing better are two completely different things…especially with how much these two feel for each other.
We’re left with some lingering questions and an ending that’s very much cliffhanger-adjacent. Needless to say, I’m already invested in this series and can’t wait to see what’s next!
Thank you Eliza & Love Notes PR for an advanced reader copy of Bones Between Us (publishing November 5, 2026).
October 27, 2026
4.5⭐️
Uhhh that was something 🫣😮💨
It’s my first book by the author but I already loved her writing! I just couldn’t stop reading, I just loved it! The suspense and the plot twist!? I didn’t saw that coming and I really enjoyed that was in the first half of the book so the story was building with this and of course around Asher and Marisol ❤️
Am I loving Marisol hard because my girl is Latina? You can bet your heart I am🙂↕️✨🛐 and I love her, she’s been through hell and came back alive and stronger and braver for her and her girl Sofia, it was so painful reading what she been through with her ex, but I’m so grateful that’s over and that she found Asher ❤️not that my girl needed a man, because she’s a total badass and of course Marisol and Sofia against the world! But of course I’m happy she and Sofia have Asher now ❤️🩹
And Asher, my blue! I love him, I love the fact that he’s a total rule follower, but when it comes to Marisol, he break every single one of them 🥹❤️ I love how loyal and caring and loving and protective he is, and how was from grumpy to total marshmallow for his girls 😩❤️
Now, ahem… ma’am? Can we please talk about the elephant in the room and pleaseeeee tell me what was that epilogue!! I mean I was happy everything turned out amazing for Marisol and Asher, but… it’s crystal clear there are things unsolved and I need to know my babies are going to be okay 😩 so I need next book pretty please 🫣🙂↕️✨
Uhhh that was something 🫣😮💨
It’s my first book by the author but I already loved her writing! I just couldn’t stop reading, I just loved it! The suspense and the plot twist!? I didn’t saw that coming and I really enjoyed that was in the first half of the book so the story was building with this and of course around Asher and Marisol ❤️
Am I loving Marisol hard because my girl is Latina? You can bet your heart I am🙂↕️✨🛐 and I love her, she’s been through hell and came back alive and stronger and braver for her and her girl Sofia, it was so painful reading what she been through with her ex, but I’m so grateful that’s over and that she found Asher ❤️not that my girl needed a man, because she’s a total badass and of course Marisol and Sofia against the world! But of course I’m happy she and Sofia have Asher now ❤️🩹
And Asher, my blue! I love him, I love the fact that he’s a total rule follower, but when it comes to Marisol, he break every single one of them 🥹❤️ I love how loyal and caring and loving and protective he is, and how was from grumpy to total marshmallow for his girls 😩❤️
Now, ahem… ma’am? Can we please talk about the elephant in the room and pleaseeeee tell me what was that epilogue!! I mean I was happy everything turned out amazing for Marisol and Asher, but… it’s crystal clear there are things unsolved and I need to know my babies are going to be okay 😩 so I need next book pretty please 🫣🙂↕️✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review 📚
Bones Between Us was a beautifully steamy murder mystery, and I absolutely loved it! This was my first book by Eliza Modiste (thank you, Instagram algorithm!), but it definitely won't be my last!
Asher Langdon is a by-the-book cop who tries to avoid distractions, but Marisol Diaz makes that nearly impossible. When the two are assigned as partners, their time together brings plenty of longing looks, lingering touches, and chemistry that is OFF THE CHARTS!
Marisol is a single mom who moved to Molasses Falls for a fresh start and a better future for her daughter, Sofia. She's strong, sassy, and loves getting under Asher's skin. But between their undeniable attraction and a murder investigation that could involve a serial killer, things get complicated. One night of giving in to temptation quickly turns into so much more!
I loved everything about this book! Asher is the perfect combination of grumpy, hot, and secretly sweet, while Marisol's strength and sass made her impossible not to love. Their chemistry is incredible, and when they finally give in, it is HOT! 🫦🔥🌶 Their connection felt natural, swoony, and full of heart.
Add in a mystery that had me trying to piece everything together, and I was completely hooked. The conclusion left me speechless, and that little cliffhanger?! UGH! I NEED to know what happens next!
Romance, spice, and mystery all wrapped into one? Sign me up for more Eliza Modiste! ❤️
Bones Between Us was a beautifully steamy murder mystery, and I absolutely loved it! This was my first book by Eliza Modiste (thank you, Instagram algorithm!), but it definitely won't be my last!
Asher Langdon is a by-the-book cop who tries to avoid distractions, but Marisol Diaz makes that nearly impossible. When the two are assigned as partners, their time together brings plenty of longing looks, lingering touches, and chemistry that is OFF THE CHARTS!
Marisol is a single mom who moved to Molasses Falls for a fresh start and a better future for her daughter, Sofia. She's strong, sassy, and loves getting under Asher's skin. But between their undeniable attraction and a murder investigation that could involve a serial killer, things get complicated. One night of giving in to temptation quickly turns into so much more!
I loved everything about this book! Asher is the perfect combination of grumpy, hot, and secretly sweet, while Marisol's strength and sass made her impossible not to love. Their chemistry is incredible, and when they finally give in, it is HOT! 🫦🔥🌶 Their connection felt natural, swoony, and full of heart.
Add in a mystery that had me trying to piece everything together, and I was completely hooked. The conclusion left me speechless, and that little cliffhanger?! UGH! I NEED to know what happens next!
Romance, spice, and mystery all wrapped into one? Sign me up for more Eliza Modiste! ❤️
Review of advance copy
I had the pleasure of Arc reading this beauty and absolutely devoured it in a sitting! Stayed up til 1 am to finish it!
Tropes:
• sassy single mom to a teenager
• murder mystery
• Grumpy MMC
• They’re both cops are get partnered to work together
• “just once.” 😉 SHOREEEEE ‘just once’
• workplace romance
• forced proximity
I loved the forced proximity of them working together as partners, it added the ability for them to get close and for the tension to be SIZZLING!!
The addition of a murder mystery definitely added an element of you’re on the edge of your seat, I won’t say too much on it because I don’t wanna spoil ;)
I will say the ending left me a tiny itty bitty not happy 😅🤣 it was open ended with the story line, but closed in the sense the two main characters are together and they get their little happy ending, I’m guessing the plot might be written that way to be continued in a series?! If so gimme stones book IMMEDIATELY!!😝
Anyways! I definitely recommend this read!!
•••••
OWD? : no! There is a scene where Fmc thinks there’s another women before they’re together but it’s squashed immediately
OMD? : no!
HEA? : for me personally I would say this is a HFN just cus it ended with a little cliffy in terms of the plot, but the couple are together in the end, and we unfortunately don’t get any epilogue!
POV? : Dual pov, alternating
Tropes:
• sassy single mom to a teenager
• murder mystery
• Grumpy MMC
• They’re both cops are get partnered to work together
• “just once.” 😉 SHOREEEEE ‘just once’
• workplace romance
• forced proximity
I loved the forced proximity of them working together as partners, it added the ability for them to get close and for the tension to be SIZZLING!!
The addition of a murder mystery definitely added an element of you’re on the edge of your seat, I won’t say too much on it because I don’t wanna spoil ;)
I will say the ending left me a tiny itty bitty not happy 😅🤣 it was open ended with the story line, but closed in the sense the two main characters are together and they get their little happy ending, I’m guessing the plot might be written that way to be continued in a series?! If so gimme stones book IMMEDIATELY!!😝
Anyways! I definitely recommend this read!!
•••••
OWD? : no! There is a scene where Fmc thinks there’s another women before they’re together but it’s squashed immediately
OMD? : no!
HEA? : for me personally I would say this is a HFN just cus it ended with a little cliffy in terms of the plot, but the couple are together in the end, and we unfortunately don’t get any epilogue!
POV? : Dual pov, alternating
October 27, 2026
I want to start by thanking Love Notes PR and author Eliza Modiste for the opportunity to receive an eARC for Bones Between Us!
When I saw the promo for this book on Instagram I SPRINTED to the arc signup sheet. I was seated before chairs were available to be seated in. Forced proximity? Yes please. Workplace romance? Sign me up. Murder mystery? Hell yeah! Grumpy/sassy? Don’t mind my feet already kicking and me giggling at the thought of ensuing banter between these characters. Book is now secured and read, now onto my review!
We have our Asher, the MMC, and Marisol, the FMC. Something I really like is that the book is dual POV. I love that although Asher is portrayed as grumpy, he still sees the light in the world. I love how he makes analogies with the color yellow and how it relates to happiness and charm and warmth. It’s the fact that Asher has the BIGGEST crush on Marisol. Marisol’s daughter Sofia is amazing and I love her.
I’m cackling to no end over these two 🤣
The banter! The bickering! Oh hot damn when they finally kiss and have sex! When they confess their love for each other I literally sobbed. Just everything about them! I love them so much!
That ending?!?! Mind blowing. Absolutely incredible. I literally couldn’t put this book down. Everyone has to read it immediately.
When I saw the promo for this book on Instagram I SPRINTED to the arc signup sheet. I was seated before chairs were available to be seated in. Forced proximity? Yes please. Workplace romance? Sign me up. Murder mystery? Hell yeah! Grumpy/sassy? Don’t mind my feet already kicking and me giggling at the thought of ensuing banter between these characters. Book is now secured and read, now onto my review!
We have our Asher, the MMC, and Marisol, the FMC. Something I really like is that the book is dual POV. I love that although Asher is portrayed as grumpy, he still sees the light in the world. I love how he makes analogies with the color yellow and how it relates to happiness and charm and warmth. It’s the fact that Asher has the BIGGEST crush on Marisol. Marisol’s daughter Sofia is amazing and I love her.
I’m cackling to no end over these two 🤣
The banter! The bickering! Oh hot damn when they finally kiss and have sex! When they confess their love for each other I literally sobbed. Just everything about them! I love them so much!
That ending?!?! Mind blowing. Absolutely incredible. I literally couldn’t put this book down. Everyone has to read it immediately.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The minute I saw the cover, I KNEW I needed to read this! How often do we get police workplace romances? Almost never, that’s right!
Set in the small town of Molasses Falls, we follow patrol police officers, Marisol Diaz (FMC) and Asher Langdon (MMC), who are partnered up due to budget cuts until they come across a crime scene that sets up the mystery element of the book.
I love that the MCs were older, 37 and 41, as it brought so much depth to their relationship. Their communication was mature and natural. They’ve both had crushes on each other, but Asher is straight up OBSESSED with Marisol. Their forbidden romance was addictive and the way they showed up for each other was so endearing. Marisol is a single mother to Sofia, and their relationship is easily one of my favourite parts (think Loralei and Rory but lovable).
A few things I wish we’d gotten more of: Asher’s background, as his brother’s book is part of another series and this felt like a continuation relationship. As a new reader, I felt a little lost. The pacing was also fast, and I wish we’d had more build-up to Marisol and Asher’s connection, including a few patrol calls before things took off.
This ends on a soft cliffhanger, and I’m looking forward to the next book because I need to know about Luz — 4 stars!
Thank you to Eliza Modiste, LoveNotes PR and team for the ARC, all thoughts are my own.
Set in the small town of Molasses Falls, we follow patrol police officers, Marisol Diaz (FMC) and Asher Langdon (MMC), who are partnered up due to budget cuts until they come across a crime scene that sets up the mystery element of the book.
I love that the MCs were older, 37 and 41, as it brought so much depth to their relationship. Their communication was mature and natural. They’ve both had crushes on each other, but Asher is straight up OBSESSED with Marisol. Their forbidden romance was addictive and the way they showed up for each other was so endearing. Marisol is a single mother to Sofia, and their relationship is easily one of my favourite parts (think Loralei and Rory but lovable).
A few things I wish we’d gotten more of: Asher’s background, as his brother’s book is part of another series and this felt like a continuation relationship. As a new reader, I felt a little lost. The pacing was also fast, and I wish we’d had more build-up to Marisol and Asher’s connection, including a few patrol calls before things took off.
This ends on a soft cliffhanger, and I’m looking forward to the next book because I need to know about Luz — 4 stars!
Thank you to Eliza Modiste, LoveNotes PR and team for the ARC, all thoughts are my own.
October 27, 2026
One of my favorite choices the author made was starting off right in chapter one with Asher’s perspective. Usually, in romances, we only see the hero's grumpiness through the FMC’s eyes and have no idea why he’s acting that way until much later. Here, we immediately get Asher’s side: he is a strict rule-follower who is deeply attracted to Marisol but feels he can't act on it. I loved having a Latina FMC! However, I do wish there had been a bit more emotional build-up on Marisol’s end. We get tiny glimpses of her attraction to Asher, but the second he confesses, it felt like boom- she all of a sudden completely likes him.
Ultimately, while I enjoyed aspects of the story, I don't think it was fully for me. There was a lot of dense internal monologue that I ended up skimming through because I found myself getting bored and skimming through the heavy word blocks just to get to the dialogue and action. If those heavy internal sections had been more condensed, I think I would have enjoyed the pacing a lot more.
The side characters were fantastic—Stone, Colton, Natalie, Alana, and Sofia brought so much humor and great banter. If you love workplace, forbidden love, and forced proximity tropes with a Latina FMC, this book has plenty to enjoy!
Thank you to love notes for the opportunity to read and review this ARC - all opinions are my own.
Ultimately, while I enjoyed aspects of the story, I don't think it was fully for me. There was a lot of dense internal monologue that I ended up skimming through because I found myself getting bored and skimming through the heavy word blocks just to get to the dialogue and action. If those heavy internal sections had been more condensed, I think I would have enjoyed the pacing a lot more.
The side characters were fantastic—Stone, Colton, Natalie, Alana, and Sofia brought so much humor and great banter. If you love workplace, forbidden love, and forced proximity tropes with a Latina FMC, this book has plenty to enjoy!
Thank you to love notes for the opportunity to read and review this ARC - all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy
I’ve never read anything by this author before, but I’m so glad I took a chance on this one! It was really good. This book reminded me so much of The Rookie. Asher was so Tim Bradford coded, which made Marisol feel like Lucy Chen if she were a single mom, older, and mixed a bit with Angela Diaz. LMAO, I love it. The entire book felt like the cast of The Rookie trying to solve a murder, and I loved it!
Romantic suspense is my FAVORITE, and this was so well done. The tension, the whodunnit, and the feeling of waiting with bated breath to find out what happened next were really good. I loved all the side characters too and I’m already looking forward to their books!
I really enjoyed Asher and Marisol’s dynamic. He’s an older, hot, grumpy cop, and she’s more sunshine but also a badass cop. My only real complaint was how instalusty it felt, especially with Asher being ALL over Marisol so quickly. BUT I also understand why it worked for the story, given how high the stakes became and how much was suddenly at risk once they had feelings for each other.
I really enjoyed this one and am excited to see where the series goes. Definitely looking forward to book two!
Thank you to Eliza Modiste and Love Notes PR for the eARC of this book.
Romantic suspense is my FAVORITE, and this was so well done. The tension, the whodunnit, and the feeling of waiting with bated breath to find out what happened next were really good. I loved all the side characters too and I’m already looking forward to their books!
I really enjoyed Asher and Marisol’s dynamic. He’s an older, hot, grumpy cop, and she’s more sunshine but also a badass cop. My only real complaint was how instalusty it felt, especially with Asher being ALL over Marisol so quickly. BUT I also understand why it worked for the story, given how high the stakes became and how much was suddenly at risk once they had feelings for each other.
I really enjoyed this one and am excited to see where the series goes. Definitely looking forward to book two!
Thank you to Eliza Modiste and Love Notes PR for the eARC of this book.
October 21, 2026
“It was all too clear. Asher was like the sun to me. Because it was dark, now.” 💛
Two cops. Forbidden romance that they can’t seem to shy away from. Bones being found in the dirt. Angst that you can almost feel through the pages. Twists & turns & “who done it’s” like the world’s craziest roller coaster. This book had me hooked and intrigued from the very first chapter!
The plot continues to thicken with each chapter, and it’s pretty much impossible to put the book down!!
Aside from all of the investigations and cop duties, Marisol and Asher can’t pull away their attraction for each other. When the dam finally breaks, and they give in, it’s the most beautiful, sensual, all-consuming spicy scenes! I mean, it gets hot! 🥵
These two characters deserve nothing more than a HEA, but can’t seem to outrun the dark clouds shrouding Molasses Falls. The cliffhanger has me on my knees begging Eliza for the next book!! 🫢
Some tropes for you: Hot cops, forbidden workplace romance, nicknames, “hot grumpy cop”, bones found in the ground, abusive ex, angst, so many feelings, forced proximity, “just once”🥹, roller coaster of twists and turns.
Two cops. Forbidden romance that they can’t seem to shy away from. Bones being found in the dirt. Angst that you can almost feel through the pages. Twists & turns & “who done it’s” like the world’s craziest roller coaster. This book had me hooked and intrigued from the very first chapter!
The plot continues to thicken with each chapter, and it’s pretty much impossible to put the book down!!
Aside from all of the investigations and cop duties, Marisol and Asher can’t pull away their attraction for each other. When the dam finally breaks, and they give in, it’s the most beautiful, sensual, all-consuming spicy scenes! I mean, it gets hot! 🥵
These two characters deserve nothing more than a HEA, but can’t seem to outrun the dark clouds shrouding Molasses Falls. The cliffhanger has me on my knees begging Eliza for the next book!! 🫢
Some tropes for you: Hot cops, forbidden workplace romance, nicknames, “hot grumpy cop”, bones found in the ground, abusive ex, angst, so many feelings, forced proximity, “just once”🥹, roller coaster of twists and turns.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Eliza has a way of writing such emotionally deep characters and plot. I was engaged from the first chapter.
Marisol is a single mother who moved to Molasses Falls years ago to escape an abusive husband. She began working for the police force and her daughter went to school. It was them against the world.
Asher is on the police force and has been labeled a grump with a capital G. He ends up becoming Marisol's partner after the town loses two cop cars to the big city police. He's had a big crush on Marisol for years- so he's not sure how to get through it.
Shortly after being partnered together they are called to the outskirts of town where a hiker and mushroom pilager found some bones.
Eliza did a fantastic job building up the new setting of Molasses Falls, a place where apparently not much goes on. She was able to easily maneuver the murder mystery along with love story. She also left the door wide open for another book.
This book is great for anyone who likes a good mystery with an emotional love story. There are a number of open-door spice scenes.
*There is minor overlap with a character from the Veiled series. You do not have to read it beforehand.
Marisol is a single mother who moved to Molasses Falls years ago to escape an abusive husband. She began working for the police force and her daughter went to school. It was them against the world.
Asher is on the police force and has been labeled a grump with a capital G. He ends up becoming Marisol's partner after the town loses two cop cars to the big city police. He's had a big crush on Marisol for years- so he's not sure how to get through it.
Shortly after being partnered together they are called to the outskirts of town where a hiker and mushroom pilager found some bones.
Eliza did a fantastic job building up the new setting of Molasses Falls, a place where apparently not much goes on. She was able to easily maneuver the murder mystery along with love story. She also left the door wide open for another book.
This book is great for anyone who likes a good mystery with an emotional love story. There are a number of open-door spice scenes.
*There is minor overlap with a character from the Veiled series. You do not have to read it beforehand.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely adored this book !!! I loved her nicknames for him. It was too cute and it drove him mad until he just accepted them lol
It was so refreshing seeing a romance between older people. That was so nice because some of us readers are older like me lol
I also loved that they were both cops and didnt live that far away from each other too
I loved the bond she had with her 13 year old daughter and loved thst she let her curse just a little because let's face it we all do ajd I let my 15 year old grandson curse as long as it isn't in front of little kids and old people lol
I loved the banter in the book and I adored the side characters too. This was such a fun one to read for November, I really adore these characters
I thought the book was well written with very relatable characters. Her description of everything in the book was on point I could picture it all the way to her lilac house eith flowers on the porch
I highly recommend for a great November read
It was so refreshing seeing a romance between older people. That was so nice because some of us readers are older like me lol
I also loved that they were both cops and didnt live that far away from each other too
I loved the bond she had with her 13 year old daughter and loved thst she let her curse just a little because let's face it we all do ajd I let my 15 year old grandson curse as long as it isn't in front of little kids and old people lol
I loved the banter in the book and I adored the side characters too. This was such a fun one to read for November, I really adore these characters
I thought the book was well written with very relatable characters. Her description of everything in the book was on point I could picture it all the way to her lilac house eith flowers on the porch
I highly recommend for a great November read
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I want to thank the author and Love Notes PR for letting my ARC read and review this book!
I finished this book in one day! I couldn’t put it down and it was such a fun and easy read! I love that this story is about older MCs that have “real” lives. Like normal jobs and crappy cars and just normal houses. It wasn’t as dark as my normal romance but this was a good book.
Marisol is a single mother who is newly partnered with Asher due to budget cuts and they are investigating the discovery of some human remains just outside of town. However they are also discovering there are some feelings between them as well. This book has some twists and turns and some fun banter.
I definitely recommend reading this book. 🌶️3/5. Eliza paints a vivid picture, but I’ve read smuttier. This read was definitely a good time.
I finished this book in one day! I couldn’t put it down and it was such a fun and easy read! I love that this story is about older MCs that have “real” lives. Like normal jobs and crappy cars and just normal houses. It wasn’t as dark as my normal romance but this was a good book.
Marisol is a single mother who is newly partnered with Asher due to budget cuts and they are investigating the discovery of some human remains just outside of town. However they are also discovering there are some feelings between them as well. This book has some twists and turns and some fun banter.
I definitely recommend reading this book. 🌶️3/5. Eliza paints a vivid picture, but I’ve read smuttier. This read was definitely a good time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Molasses Falls: Asher & Marisol
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This was a really quick read! Asher was all in, and despite the risks to their jobs, the romance between him and Marisol moved along quickly, with the spice arriving fairly early.
I loved Marisol’s relationship with her daughter and Asher’s bond with his brother. And Stone!!! He was adorable and awesome, and I absolutely need his story!
There’s a mix of miscommunication, push and pull, humour and forbidden workplace romance, alongside a found family and a mystery to solve.
The murder mystery adds danger and suspense, particularly towards the end, giving the story more than just romance to keep things moving.
An entertaining, fast-paced read with plenty of chemistry, family connections and a mystery that adds an extra layer to the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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This was a really quick read! Asher was all in, and despite the risks to their jobs, the romance between him and Marisol moved along quickly, with the spice arriving fairly early.
I loved Marisol’s relationship with her daughter and Asher’s bond with his brother. And Stone!!! He was adorable and awesome, and I absolutely need his story!
There’s a mix of miscommunication, push and pull, humour and forbidden workplace romance, alongside a found family and a mystery to solve.
The murder mystery adds danger and suspense, particularly towards the end, giving the story more than just romance to keep things moving.
An entertaining, fast-paced read with plenty of chemistry, family connections and a mystery that adds an extra layer to the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
There is so much to love about Bones Between Us! Firstly, I have been struggling to find a lot of crime x romance books so when this ARC popped up I fell all over myself to sign up - I love both genres and they mesh so well together here. Secondly, I am a sucker for some mature main characters in their mid 30s and 40s who have that bit more life under their (police) belts - it’s nice to see myself and my peers represented on page, grey hair and all!
Bones Between Us is a master class in how a crime novel can still leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, if a little nervous about where things are headed regarding the identity of a certain murderer...
Bones Between Us has murder, mystery, spice, smut and laughs and I smashed it out so quickly, greedy for the next book and more of Asher and Marisol’s story. A fun and easy read, more grumpy hot cop please!
Bones Between Us is a master class in how a crime novel can still leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, if a little nervous about where things are headed regarding the identity of a certain murderer...
Bones Between Us has murder, mystery, spice, smut and laughs and I smashed it out so quickly, greedy for the next book and more of Asher and Marisol’s story. A fun and easy read, more grumpy hot cop please!
October 25, 2026
Thank you Love Notes PR & Eliza for the arc copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
Y'all, I absolutely DEVOURED this book! I loved every second of it. Asher and Marisol were such great characters and I loved their dynamic. The small town vibes were immaculate and the mystery in this one had me gripped the entire time. I will say I am already formulating theories for what is going to happen next and I'm going to throw it out there and say I am 95% sure I know who did it! (read the book and you'll know what I'm talking about) 😏.
If you love a small town romance with a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of murder, as well as a bada$$ FMC who is showing her daughter that their trauma will not hold them back from greatness and doing things they love then this is the book for you. I was on the edge of my seat, thanks Eliza BTW for the chaos at the 80% mark. 😒 Lol, I still love you and loved this book but girl I was STRESSED. I truly cannot wait to see what happens next in this small town full of secrets. 🫶
Y'all, I absolutely DEVOURED this book! I loved every second of it. Asher and Marisol were such great characters and I loved their dynamic. The small town vibes were immaculate and the mystery in this one had me gripped the entire time. I will say I am already formulating theories for what is going to happen next and I'm going to throw it out there and say I am 95% sure I know who did it! (read the book and you'll know what I'm talking about) 😏.
If you love a small town romance with a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of murder, as well as a bada$$ FMC who is showing her daughter that their trauma will not hold them back from greatness and doing things they love then this is the book for you. I was on the edge of my seat, thanks Eliza BTW for the chaos at the 80% mark. 😒 Lol, I still love you and loved this book but girl I was STRESSED. I truly cannot wait to see what happens next in this small town full of secrets. 🫶
Review of advance copy
ARC Review—BookSirens
Star Rating: 4.5⭐️
Book One of Molasses Falls
Pub Date: Nov 5, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Mystery
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
This was such a good read! I loved this story right from the beginning! This is a romance in a small town of Molasses has forbidden workplace love and a mystery as well. I loved Asher and Marisol as characters and I enjoyed their connection and banter very much. The way she always called Asher Blue was so cute and Marisol’s daughter Sofia was great as well. The romance was very deep and passionate, spicy but you can really feel the love between Asher and Marisol. I felt like it didn’t have to be as long as it was although I loved it, some parts dragged on just a little but I loved the character dynamic and I can’t wait to read more for the series!
Star Rating: 4.5⭐️
Book One of Molasses Falls
Pub Date: Nov 5, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Mystery
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
This was such a good read! I loved this story right from the beginning! This is a romance in a small town of Molasses has forbidden workplace love and a mystery as well. I loved Asher and Marisol as characters and I enjoyed their connection and banter very much. The way she always called Asher Blue was so cute and Marisol’s daughter Sofia was great as well. The romance was very deep and passionate, spicy but you can really feel the love between Asher and Marisol. I felt like it didn’t have to be as long as it was although I loved it, some parts dragged on just a little but I loved the character dynamic and I can’t wait to read more for the series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Bones Between Us
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Thank you so much @elizamodistewrites for this arc.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved Asher and Marisol as characters and a couple. They were so cute. I loved Marisol daughter Sophia as well. This book was made me laugh so much, cry and left me gobsmacked. It was a perfect mix of a book that will give you all the feelings you want to experience and it didn’t drag on as lots of books tend to do.
It was straight to the point and ended when needed. I binge read this book because it was so good and easy to read. I enjoyed the mystery and the twists were not predictable at all which I love about a mystery. If you love mystery books with romance I would recommend this.
I can’t wait to see what @elizamodistewrites releases in the future.
Bones Between Us
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much @elizamodistewrites for this arc.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved Asher and Marisol as characters and a couple. They were so cute. I loved Marisol daughter Sophia as well. This book was made me laugh so much, cry and left me gobsmacked. It was a perfect mix of a book that will give you all the feelings you want to experience and it didn’t drag on as lots of books tend to do.
It was straight to the point and ended when needed. I binge read this book because it was so good and easy to read. I enjoyed the mystery and the twists were not predictable at all which I love about a mystery. If you love mystery books with romance I would recommend this.
I can’t wait to see what @elizamodistewrites releases in the future.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The perfect fall + Spooktober read to round out the month!!
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I love our characters in this read. Asher, Marisol, & her daughter all add to this book and fit the small-town cozy vibes I was hoping for. When Asher and Marisol are assigned to be patrol partners, things start heating up. But when they find bones in their quiet little town...things are really happening now! We get steamy moments, suspense, plot twists, and small town gossip throughout this read and there's nothing else I could ask for.
This was my first read by this author but with the relatable older characters, the captivating writing style, and the cliffhanger adjacent ending, I'm more than sat for the next installment in this series! Thank you to Love Notes PR for the e-arc!! All opinions are my own.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️
I love our characters in this read. Asher, Marisol, & her daughter all add to this book and fit the small-town cozy vibes I was hoping for. When Asher and Marisol are assigned to be patrol partners, things start heating up. But when they find bones in their quiet little town...things are really happening now! We get steamy moments, suspense, plot twists, and small town gossip throughout this read and there's nothing else I could ask for.
This was my first read by this author but with the relatable older characters, the captivating writing style, and the cliffhanger adjacent ending, I'm more than sat for the next installment in this series! Thank you to Love Notes PR for the e-arc!! All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
It's spicy, it's suspenseful, and it's sweet. Prepare to binge this one.
I love how the story jumps right in and you get the small town vibes, nosy neighbors, annoying younger brother, sassy daughter, best friends, and the TENSION between Marisol and Asher. Asher's rule-following ways are tested when he's forced to share a patrol car with his crush. He isn't too old for one of those and Marisol loves to push his buttons.
If you're new to Eliza's books, then get ready for writing that pulls you in, makes you feel like you really know the characters, and soothes the heavy stuff with humor.
I love how the story jumps right in and you get the small town vibes, nosy neighbors, annoying younger brother, sassy daughter, best friends, and the TENSION between Marisol and Asher. Asher's rule-following ways are tested when he's forced to share a patrol car with his crush. He isn't too old for one of those and Marisol loves to push his buttons.
If you're new to Eliza's books, then get ready for writing that pulls you in, makes you feel like you really know the characters, and soothes the heavy stuff with humor.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Cute little romance with a hint of mystery and intrigue.
Loved all the characters and can't wait to see who else might get a book. (Really hoping it's Jackson)
Only thing I disliked was at time the FMC/MMC came across as alot more juvenile with how they talked/acted than how old they were. Did love the fact they are older though!!
Would def recommend to anyone who this has caught their eye. Devoured it in one sitting.
Cute little romance with a hint of mystery and intrigue.
Loved all the characters and can't wait to see who else might get a book. (Really hoping it's Jackson)
Only thing I disliked was at time the FMC/MMC came across as alot more juvenile with how they talked/acted than how old they were. Did love the fact they are older though!!
Would def recommend to anyone who this has caught their eye. Devoured it in one sitting.
Review of advance copy
I loved this slow burn, yearning book. I liked how the book didn't deal with predictable issues like miscommunication or jealousy or even possessiveness. Just two mature adults who were navigating their feelings. I feel for the MMC and loved the relationship he and the FMC built and at the same time how he was towards her daughter. The reason for the four star, I wanted more out of the problem part, even though I understand it ended on a cliff hanger. I wanted a bit more on that.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hot Grumpy Cop and Sassy Single Mom in a forbidden workplace romance, throw in some bones and a murder on the loose, yes, it got my pulse up!
Read this in zero time, and loved it!
Looking forward to the next book in the series ‘Molasses Falls’!
What to expect:
🚓 Hot Cops
👀 Murder Mystery
💼 Workplace Romance
💞 Forced Proximity
🤭 Just Once
⛅️ Grumpy MMC x Sassy Single Mom FMC
Thank you Eliza Modiste and Love Notes PR for the ARC!
Read this in zero time, and loved it!
Looking forward to the next book in the series ‘Molasses Falls’!
What to expect:
🚓 Hot Cops
👀 Murder Mystery
💼 Workplace Romance
💞 Forced Proximity
🤭 Just Once
⛅️ Grumpy MMC x Sassy Single Mom FMC
Thank you Eliza Modiste and Love Notes PR for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
What would you do if you were partnered up with a grumpy but ridiculously sexy colleague? Jump his bones, obviously! And honestly, I’m totally down for that!
I absolutely adored Blue and Mari's story! Full of witty banter, plenty of spice and just the right touch of suspense to keep things interesting. The chemistry between these two was fantastic, and I was hooked on their story!
Eliza Modiste, you definitely delivered with this one!
I absolutely adored Blue and Mari's story! Full of witty banter, plenty of spice and just the right touch of suspense to keep things interesting. The chemistry between these two was fantastic, and I was hooked on their story!
Eliza Modiste, you definitely delivered with this one!
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