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Cavanaugh Justice #31
Cavanaugh or Death
Those law-enforcing Cavanaughs are back in
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bestselling author Marie Ferrarella's sizzling series!
After losing two partners in the line of duty, major crimes detective Davis Gilroy isn't about to get close to his new one. Especially when that partner is an optimistic blonde beauty with killer curves. Davis will do his job, keep a close eye on detective Moira Cavanaugh and not let her get under his skin. But when someone starts disturbing old graves in local cemeteries, he and Moira work long nights to solve the macabre mystery. Suddenly Davis finds himself caring too much about the strong, sexy woman who always has his back…and is gaining on his heart.
After losing two partners in the line of duty, major crimes detective Davis Gilroy isn't about to get close to his new one. Especially when that partner is an optimistic blonde beauty with killer curves. Davis will do his job, keep a close eye on detective Moira Cavanaugh and not let her get under his skin. But when someone starts disturbing old graves in local cemeteries, he and Moira work long nights to solve the macabre mystery. Suddenly Davis finds himself caring too much about the strong, sexy woman who always has his back…and is gaining on his heart.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 5, 2016
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Marie Ferrarella
1,231 books276 followersMarie Rydzynski-Ferrarella
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
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June 22, 2016
Terrific book. I do love the Cavanaugh stories and this was no exception. It begins with Davis visiting his parents' graves at the cemetery, something he does when no one else is around. He encounters what appears to be grave robbers, and chases them from the cemetery. Moira had been running past the cemetery when one of the robbers knocked her down. Davis paused long enough to help her to her feet, then ran on. Moira, being a Cavanaugh and naturally curious, investigated the cemetery and discovered a disturbed grave. Trusting her gut when it tells her something is going on, she gains reluctant permission to investigate, and shanghais Davis for his help.
These were definitely two opposite in personality. Davis is a loner, who barely talks to anyone else. He lost his parents at a young age, was raised by a cold uncle who also stole from Davis's inheritance, then had the bad luck to lose two partners in the line of duty. He suffers from a great deal of survivor's guilt and refuses to get close to anyone else. He won't even have a partner on the police force any longer. Moira is one of seven in her family, and the youngest. She talks a lot, having learned that it's the only way to have her wishes be heard. She also has the Cavanaugh stubbornness. She is determined first that Davis will be her partner in the search for answers, and second that she will, as she puts it, bring him back to being a member of the human race.
The development of their relationship is tied up with their work on the case. They are assigned to work together, which doesn't make Davis happy and he has no trouble showing it. He is adamant in reminding Moira on a regular basis that it is a temporary condition and refuses to even refer to her as his partner. After hearing why, Moira understands, but that doesn't stop her from treating him like one. She is also determined to get to know him better. I loved their banter, as Moira does her best to wear down his resistance, and Davis fights her every step of the way. He quickly finds her getting under his skin, and even worse, noticing her as a woman also. He tries hard to bury the hints of attraction that he feels for her.
Though she sometimes seems a bit of a steamroller, Moira is actually pretty sensitive. I loved seeing how quickly she learned to read Davis's moods and how she countered them and worked around them. Because she is a Cavanaugh and family is so important, she is determined to bring him into the family circle. As usually happens at least once in each book, there is a Cavanugh family get together. In this case, it is a christening and after party, and Moira, having gotten to know Davis pretty well, shows up early at his place in order to keep him from escaping. He expects to be on the outside looking in, and is stunned when it doesn't happen that way. "By the time the cake... was cut, a completely stunned and overwhelmed Davis looked at Moira in abject wonder. He had just been overrun and conquered by a small, independent country - and everyone was so nice, he couldn't find fault with them."
After the party, the attraction that has been building between them bursts into flame. Their coming together is explosive, and Davis discovers that it is becoming harder to keep his emotions in check. I loved seeing him lose himself in her and his realization that he liked it. I also enjoyed seeing the aftereffects, as their new closeness spilled over into their working relationship. Davis's feelings for her come bursting to the forefront when she is put in danger and Moira also realizes how deep hers are for him. I loved his scene at the hospital, and his big moment in the epilogue showed an unaccustomed vulnerability and sweetness that was the perfect culmination of the story.
The suspense of the story was also really good. The mystery of who was digging up graves was unusual and pretty creepy. I thought it was especially fun that it was Moira, who doesn't even do scary stories and movies, who got involved with this type of mystery. I loved her determination to follow up on her gut feeling about what was going on. Davis was skeptical at first, but eventually convinced. I thoroughly enjoyed the bits when she needed a search warrant, as it was fun to see Blake (Cavanaugh Judgment) and I loved his advice to Davis. As they continued their investigation, it was interesting to see the various pieces come together. The final confrontation was intense and not what I expected, but an excellent resolution.
Another favorite scene was after the shooting, as Moira insists on accompanying Davis in the ambulance. "I'm small. I won't breathe. I'll fit," she told him, leaving not room for argument. The paramedic, whose badge read Eric, regarded her for a moment. "Cavanugh?" he asked. Moira unconsciously squared her shoulders, bracing for a confrontation. He sighed, nodding, "It figures. They warned me about you people." Same sort of thing at the hospital, as cops, especially family members, come to give their support.
These were definitely two opposite in personality. Davis is a loner, who barely talks to anyone else. He lost his parents at a young age, was raised by a cold uncle who also stole from Davis's inheritance, then had the bad luck to lose two partners in the line of duty. He suffers from a great deal of survivor's guilt and refuses to get close to anyone else. He won't even have a partner on the police force any longer. Moira is one of seven in her family, and the youngest. She talks a lot, having learned that it's the only way to have her wishes be heard. She also has the Cavanaugh stubbornness. She is determined first that Davis will be her partner in the search for answers, and second that she will, as she puts it, bring him back to being a member of the human race.
The development of their relationship is tied up with their work on the case. They are assigned to work together, which doesn't make Davis happy and he has no trouble showing it. He is adamant in reminding Moira on a regular basis that it is a temporary condition and refuses to even refer to her as his partner. After hearing why, Moira understands, but that doesn't stop her from treating him like one. She is also determined to get to know him better. I loved their banter, as Moira does her best to wear down his resistance, and Davis fights her every step of the way. He quickly finds her getting under his skin, and even worse, noticing her as a woman also. He tries hard to bury the hints of attraction that he feels for her.
Though she sometimes seems a bit of a steamroller, Moira is actually pretty sensitive. I loved seeing how quickly she learned to read Davis's moods and how she countered them and worked around them. Because she is a Cavanaugh and family is so important, she is determined to bring him into the family circle. As usually happens at least once in each book, there is a Cavanugh family get together. In this case, it is a christening and after party, and Moira, having gotten to know Davis pretty well, shows up early at his place in order to keep him from escaping. He expects to be on the outside looking in, and is stunned when it doesn't happen that way. "By the time the cake... was cut, a completely stunned and overwhelmed Davis looked at Moira in abject wonder. He had just been overrun and conquered by a small, independent country - and everyone was so nice, he couldn't find fault with them."
After the party, the attraction that has been building between them bursts into flame. Their coming together is explosive, and Davis discovers that it is becoming harder to keep his emotions in check. I loved seeing him lose himself in her and his realization that he liked it. I also enjoyed seeing the aftereffects, as their new closeness spilled over into their working relationship. Davis's feelings for her come bursting to the forefront when she is put in danger and Moira also realizes how deep hers are for him. I loved his scene at the hospital, and his big moment in the epilogue showed an unaccustomed vulnerability and sweetness that was the perfect culmination of the story.
The suspense of the story was also really good. The mystery of who was digging up graves was unusual and pretty creepy. I thought it was especially fun that it was Moira, who doesn't even do scary stories and movies, who got involved with this type of mystery. I loved her determination to follow up on her gut feeling about what was going on. Davis was skeptical at first, but eventually convinced. I thoroughly enjoyed the bits when she needed a search warrant, as it was fun to see Blake (Cavanaugh Judgment) and I loved his advice to Davis. As they continued their investigation, it was interesting to see the various pieces come together. The final confrontation was intense and not what I expected, but an excellent resolution.
Another favorite scene was after the shooting, as Moira insists on accompanying Davis in the ambulance. "I'm small. I won't breathe. I'll fit," she told him, leaving not room for argument. The paramedic, whose badge read Eric, regarded her for a moment. "Cavanugh?" he asked. Moira unconsciously squared her shoulders, bracing for a confrontation. He sighed, nodding, "It figures. They warned me about you people." Same sort of thing at the hospital, as cops, especially family members, come to give their support.
February 18, 2016
Netgalley for honest review.
3.25
A well written mystery/suspense with a little bitt of romance thrown in.
Moria and Davis had a literal run in at a cemetery. Moria is out for her morning jog and Davis is visiting his parents grave. Both observe a disturbance at a grave and Davis decides to pursue the "grave robbers" in his preset he accidentally knocks down Moria.
Moria and Davis both work as detectives and that same morning run into each other in their building. They never have seen each other as each works for a different department.
Moria can't let go of what she witnessed that morning and asks for special permission to investigate, with the assistance of Davis of course, who was a witness also to what transpired. The two become partners, with Davis dragging his feet in wanting to be partners with Moria.
These two are opposites all the way. Davis lost his parents at a young age and was brought up by a cold and unfeeling uncle. Davis was a loner and kept to himself. Moria was out going and a go getter. She grew up with a large and loving family. It was fun to watch the interaction between the two as they partnered together to solve the case.
The mystery was good but felt that there could have been more of an emphasis on the development of their romance. I did love all the family action and Moria was a cute and sassy heroine, which was fun too read.
3.25
A well written mystery/suspense with a little bitt of romance thrown in.
Moria and Davis had a literal run in at a cemetery. Moria is out for her morning jog and Davis is visiting his parents grave. Both observe a disturbance at a grave and Davis decides to pursue the "grave robbers" in his preset he accidentally knocks down Moria.
Moria and Davis both work as detectives and that same morning run into each other in their building. They never have seen each other as each works for a different department.
Moria can't let go of what she witnessed that morning and asks for special permission to investigate, with the assistance of Davis of course, who was a witness also to what transpired. The two become partners, with Davis dragging his feet in wanting to be partners with Moria.
These two are opposites all the way. Davis lost his parents at a young age and was brought up by a cold and unfeeling uncle. Davis was a loner and kept to himself. Moria was out going and a go getter. She grew up with a large and loving family. It was fun to watch the interaction between the two as they partnered together to solve the case.
The mystery was good but felt that there could have been more of an emphasis on the development of their romance. I did love all the family action and Moria was a cute and sassy heroine, which was fun too read.
April 13, 2016
For a person who is afraid of zombies, to investigate a possible crime happening on the graveyard, takes more than guts, it takes the stubbornness of a Cavanaugh.
I love great banter between characters in the stories, and here it is top notch. Moira and Davis has the most peculiar relationship, they bring the worst out of each other, they drive each other nuts, but they work well as a team, they are drawn to each other, attracted to each other, and even have fun together.
And when, after a lot of bickering and lots of denial, they finally end up together, it is torrid. The love scene is so well written, romantic, and passionate, I noticed I was actually holding my breath, while reading it. Just perfectly swoon worthy and incredibly beautiful, overwhelming scene.
The mystery Moira and Davis are in the process of solving is interesting, it has couple dangerous moments, and many enigmas solved. In the story, the relationship is developing while the crimes are being investigated, and the deepening feelings and learning to trust and work with each other, is on the front and center of the tale.
As for the series followers, there's a great Cavanaugh party, of course, where some of the favorite characters, and few new ones, visit as well.
Pure entertainment, I enjoyed reading it, for suspense fans, this is a great series to follow!
~ Four Spoons
I love great banter between characters in the stories, and here it is top notch. Moira and Davis has the most peculiar relationship, they bring the worst out of each other, they drive each other nuts, but they work well as a team, they are drawn to each other, attracted to each other, and even have fun together.
And when, after a lot of bickering and lots of denial, they finally end up together, it is torrid. The love scene is so well written, romantic, and passionate, I noticed I was actually holding my breath, while reading it. Just perfectly swoon worthy and incredibly beautiful, overwhelming scene.
The mystery Moira and Davis are in the process of solving is interesting, it has couple dangerous moments, and many enigmas solved. In the story, the relationship is developing while the crimes are being investigated, and the deepening feelings and learning to trust and work with each other, is on the front and center of the tale.
As for the series followers, there's a great Cavanaugh party, of course, where some of the favorite characters, and few new ones, visit as well.
Pure entertainment, I enjoyed reading it, for suspense fans, this is a great series to follow!
~ Four Spoons
April 22, 2016
Meet Davis. Strong silent type to the max due to the loss of his parents & the uncle that "raised" him (more like lived off his trust $ and ignored him) & he also lost his last 2 partners in the line of duty in only 3 years, and Moira Cavanaugh, another one of the perky, persistent, talkative, stubborn Cavanaugh women.....
First meeting he picks her up after she is run over at the cemetery. Second meeting is not much better.
“Oh c’mon, you’ve got to have a name.”
“Yes, I do.”
For just the tiniest split second she entertained the idea of justifiable homicide. Then, taking a deep breath, she asked, “So what is it?”
If nothing else, the woman had succeeded in making him curious as to how far she was going to go with this. “There’s no reason for you to know.”
“Detective,” she said, a slight edge working its way into her voice, “there’re just the two of us in this stairwell and accidents can happen at any place, any time.”
Disciplined restraint kept him from laughing at her. “I’m no expert, but my guess is that I outweigh you by a good fifty pounds.” She was one step below him and from this vantage point, he towered over her.
Moira Cavanaugh didn’t give an inch as a fire came into her eyes. “The first rule of martial arts is using your opponent’s weight against them.”
To Moira’s surprise, she heard a dry laugh escape the detective’s lips. “You really are determined to get your own way, aren’t you?” he asked her. “Let me guess, you’re an only child who was always indulged.”
Boy, did he have the wrong number. “I’m one of seven who had to fight her way to the top each and every time. Nobody indulged anybody in my family,” she informed him proudly.
She wants to know what the guys were doing at the cemetery and ropes him into helping. Snark ensues!
“Now we’re not going anywhere until you tell me what else is bothering you.”
His look only grew darker. Anyone else might have relented—or at least cringed. Moira stubbornly held her ground.
“Other than you?” he retorted. Moira inclined her head.
“Other than me.”
He’d had just about enough of this back-and-forth jousting. “We’re supposed to be solving a possible case,” he reminded her tersely. “Not having a roadside therapy session.”
Instead of backing down the way he hoped, she flashed an annoying smile at him. “Two for the price of one, Gilroy—no charge for the therapy session,” she added glibly.
“Tell me,” Blake said as he placed his signature on the required line and then nodded toward the silent detective beside Moira, “does he ever talk?”
“Only when he feels he needs to,” Moira replied, doing her best to look serious.
Blake handed the form to Moira and turned his attention to the detective who had come in with her. “Let me give you a friendly little piece of advice, Detective. Speak up. Cavanaugh women rarely come up for air and if you don’t speak up once in a while, you’ll find yourself just swept up in their wake. I speak from experience,” he told Davis with a warm laugh.
"You mean I’m not growing on you?” she asked innocently.
He glanced at her for less than half a second. “You mean like fungus?” he countered.
“I was just trying for that ‘conversation’ thing you’re so hot about,” he told her as he followed her to the table she’d selected.
“Sorry, didn’t realize you were actually making an effort. My bad.
Following the Cavanaugh formula, she drags him unwillingly to a family party & that is when the sparks & clothes fly!
“No, but I’m smarter than the average criminal,” she told him.
Davis laughed shortly. “Beauty, brains and modesty, what a combo,” he quipped.
“What part of that was sarcasm?” Moira asked, pretending to bat her lashes at him.
There was something almost seductive about her when she did that and he found himself doing what he could to block it. To keep her from guessing what was on his mind, what passed for a smile fleetingly touched his lips. “That’s for you to figure out.”
“Just what’s that supposed to mean, Cavanaugh?”
Moira stared at him. “Oh c’mon, anyone who looks the way you do has got to be familiar with that expression. Think about it. ‘Making someone weak in the knees’ usually goes right along with a racing pulse and a pounding heart.”
His scowl deepened as her message registered. “You have got one hell of an imagination, Cavanaugh,” he told her, marveling at her. Moira caught him completely off guard when she winked at him.
“Maybe I just have one hell of a love life,” she countered.
Davis wasn’t sure just what possessed him at that moment. Most likely it was frustration. Or maybe he just wanted to get her to back off once and for all and the only way he felt he could do that was to frighten her off. He reasoned he could do that by kissing her. That was why he turned toward Moira and, operating on what amounted to automatic pilot, he suddenly, and without a word, pulled her to him despite her seat belt. He didn’t even remember leaning against the rather awkward transmission shift that was between them, dividing them from one another like an old-fashioned bundling board. All that he did remember was that he kissed her. Kissed her hard. Kissed her until neither one of them could breathe anymore and the only sound within the sedan was the one created by two pounding hearts.
Moira, to his never-ending surprise, turned out to be nothing short of a wonder with a whole host of hidden talents. Until he had made love with her, he’d had no idea that the human body could flex that way or assume that many different positions. But not only did she astonish him in his bed, Moira also managed to amaze him in his kitchen, as well. She worked nothing short of magic with the limited amount of things he had available in his refrigerator and in his small pantry.
There is a break in the case and danger follows.
First meeting he picks her up after she is run over at the cemetery. Second meeting is not much better.
“Oh c’mon, you’ve got to have a name.”
“Yes, I do.”
For just the tiniest split second she entertained the idea of justifiable homicide. Then, taking a deep breath, she asked, “So what is it?”
If nothing else, the woman had succeeded in making him curious as to how far she was going to go with this. “There’s no reason for you to know.”
“Detective,” she said, a slight edge working its way into her voice, “there’re just the two of us in this stairwell and accidents can happen at any place, any time.”
Disciplined restraint kept him from laughing at her. “I’m no expert, but my guess is that I outweigh you by a good fifty pounds.” She was one step below him and from this vantage point, he towered over her.
Moira Cavanaugh didn’t give an inch as a fire came into her eyes. “The first rule of martial arts is using your opponent’s weight against them.”
To Moira’s surprise, she heard a dry laugh escape the detective’s lips. “You really are determined to get your own way, aren’t you?” he asked her. “Let me guess, you’re an only child who was always indulged.”
Boy, did he have the wrong number. “I’m one of seven who had to fight her way to the top each and every time. Nobody indulged anybody in my family,” she informed him proudly.
She wants to know what the guys were doing at the cemetery and ropes him into helping. Snark ensues!
“Now we’re not going anywhere until you tell me what else is bothering you.”
His look only grew darker. Anyone else might have relented—or at least cringed. Moira stubbornly held her ground.
“Other than you?” he retorted. Moira inclined her head.
“Other than me.”
He’d had just about enough of this back-and-forth jousting. “We’re supposed to be solving a possible case,” he reminded her tersely. “Not having a roadside therapy session.”
Instead of backing down the way he hoped, she flashed an annoying smile at him. “Two for the price of one, Gilroy—no charge for the therapy session,” she added glibly.
“Tell me,” Blake said as he placed his signature on the required line and then nodded toward the silent detective beside Moira, “does he ever talk?”
“Only when he feels he needs to,” Moira replied, doing her best to look serious.
Blake handed the form to Moira and turned his attention to the detective who had come in with her. “Let me give you a friendly little piece of advice, Detective. Speak up. Cavanaugh women rarely come up for air and if you don’t speak up once in a while, you’ll find yourself just swept up in their wake. I speak from experience,” he told Davis with a warm laugh.
"You mean I’m not growing on you?” she asked innocently.
He glanced at her for less than half a second. “You mean like fungus?” he countered.
“I was just trying for that ‘conversation’ thing you’re so hot about,” he told her as he followed her to the table she’d selected.
“Sorry, didn’t realize you were actually making an effort. My bad.
Following the Cavanaugh formula, she drags him unwillingly to a family party & that is when the sparks & clothes fly!
“No, but I’m smarter than the average criminal,” she told him.
Davis laughed shortly. “Beauty, brains and modesty, what a combo,” he quipped.
“What part of that was sarcasm?” Moira asked, pretending to bat her lashes at him.
There was something almost seductive about her when she did that and he found himself doing what he could to block it. To keep her from guessing what was on his mind, what passed for a smile fleetingly touched his lips. “That’s for you to figure out.”
“Just what’s that supposed to mean, Cavanaugh?”
Moira stared at him. “Oh c’mon, anyone who looks the way you do has got to be familiar with that expression. Think about it. ‘Making someone weak in the knees’ usually goes right along with a racing pulse and a pounding heart.”
His scowl deepened as her message registered. “You have got one hell of an imagination, Cavanaugh,” he told her, marveling at her. Moira caught him completely off guard when she winked at him.
“Maybe I just have one hell of a love life,” she countered.
Davis wasn’t sure just what possessed him at that moment. Most likely it was frustration. Or maybe he just wanted to get her to back off once and for all and the only way he felt he could do that was to frighten her off. He reasoned he could do that by kissing her. That was why he turned toward Moira and, operating on what amounted to automatic pilot, he suddenly, and without a word, pulled her to him despite her seat belt. He didn’t even remember leaning against the rather awkward transmission shift that was between them, dividing them from one another like an old-fashioned bundling board. All that he did remember was that he kissed her. Kissed her hard. Kissed her until neither one of them could breathe anymore and the only sound within the sedan was the one created by two pounding hearts.
Moira, to his never-ending surprise, turned out to be nothing short of a wonder with a whole host of hidden talents. Until he had made love with her, he’d had no idea that the human body could flex that way or assume that many different positions. But not only did she astonish him in his bed, Moira also managed to amaze him in his kitchen, as well. She worked nothing short of magic with the limited amount of things he had available in his refrigerator and in his small pantry.
There is a break in the case and danger follows.
February 6, 2024
I read this book (#31) right after reading book 30. The plots were almost identical except the crime that had to be solved. Loner Davis (like loner Kane in book 30) tried to avoid personal connections. Female Moira (like Kelly in book 30) was perky and persistent in her attempts to give Davis a family.
The invitations to Uncle Andrews party were in both books and an annoying brother was present in both books at the party.
The crimes were a minor part of the book with the focus being on the romance. There was no major cursing and one sex scene per book.
I probably won't read anymore in this series. The plots are too repetitive and predictable.
The invitations to Uncle Andrews party were in both books and an annoying brother was present in both books at the party.
The crimes were a minor part of the book with the focus being on the romance. There was no major cursing and one sex scene per book.
I probably won't read anymore in this series. The plots are too repetitive and predictable.
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April 5, 2016After a run in with two people and the discovery of a grave robbing Moria Cavanaugh is on the case. Some how unwillingly Davis Gilroy ends up having to aid Moria and he is less then trilled. Its pretty much a race against the clock for Moria on a deadline to find out what she needs to build a case or else she'll be stuck doing something else shes uninterested is, she knows shes got a case she just with the help of Davis gotta prove it.
I liked this book there was plenty going on. I thought it was interesting seeing their process of solving the case. I loved the connection between the two main characters. I liked how this book was well paces with enough to keep the readers engaged with family talk and the case mystery to keep things interesting. Overall a pretty good book I really enjoyed it.
I liked this book there was plenty going on. I thought it was interesting seeing their process of solving the case. I loved the connection between the two main characters. I liked how this book was well paces with enough to keep the readers engaged with family talk and the case mystery to keep things interesting. Overall a pretty good book I really enjoyed it.
May 28, 2016
This book had a great ending. I did think it started out slow, and dragged in places. I normally finish a book this size in a day. This book however took me 4 days to finish, because I kept putting it down. It was really hard to pick back up, and finish it. I have to admit I lost interest. I'm glad I picked it back up, and finished it. It was worth the slow parts to get to the end. I just wished more of the story had action, or something to hold my interest.
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April 17, 2016"Moira and Davis are likable and genuine. Crisp storytelling coupled with a solid, engaging plot makes for an entertaining read" (4 stars @ RT Book Reviews).
Miniseries: Cavanaugh Justice
Miniseries: Cavanaugh Justice
June 5, 2016
3.75 I thoroughly enjoy romantic suspense and love the Cavanaugh series. But Detective Hilton was a tad to hard and Moira was a little over the top for me. Still an enjoyable read.
June 28, 2016
Always enjoy reading about the Cavanaugh family and their twisted relationship to law enforcement.
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