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Tough Justice #1.3
Burned
She burned Moretti...now it's his turn.
Destroying Moretti was Special Agent Lara Grant's biggest coup, but she paid a heavy price to make the bust. She'll do anything to keep him--and her secrets--behind bars.
But Lara knows he's playing the FBI like a maestro even from jail. So when her boss's daughter is kidnapped, it's personal...and not just for Lara.
With the team at breaking point, it's up to Lara to keep everyone focused. Until a chilling photo is delivered to "her" home address. Moretti knows where she lives. "And he knows what she's hiding."..
Part 3 of 8 in the chilling, high-octane FBI thriller TOUGH JUSTICE from "New York Times" bestselling author Carla Cassidy and authors Tyler Anne Snell, Carol Ericson and Gail Barrett.
On Carol
"Ericson jumps from action to action with the accuracy and grace of a trapeze artist, keeping readers on the edge of their seats." --"RT Book Reviews on Catch, Release"
Destroying Moretti was Special Agent Lara Grant's biggest coup, but she paid a heavy price to make the bust. She'll do anything to keep him--and her secrets--behind bars.
But Lara knows he's playing the FBI like a maestro even from jail. So when her boss's daughter is kidnapped, it's personal...and not just for Lara.
With the team at breaking point, it's up to Lara to keep everyone focused. Until a chilling photo is delivered to "her" home address. Moretti knows where she lives. "And he knows what she's hiding."..
Part 3 of 8 in the chilling, high-octane FBI thriller TOUGH JUSTICE from "New York Times" bestselling author Carla Cassidy and authors Tyler Anne Snell, Carol Ericson and Gail Barrett.
On Carol
"Ericson jumps from action to action with the accuracy and grace of a trapeze artist, keeping readers on the edge of their seats." --"RT Book Reviews on Catch, Release"
119 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 12, 2016
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Carol Ericson
338 books126 followersBest-selling, award-winning romance author, Carol Ericson, has written more than 65 books, mostly romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue. Also indie pubbed, Carol is working on a spicy popstar romcom series about five members of a boyband. A California girl and graduate of UCLA, Carol lives near the beach with her husband and their giant dog. For more information about Carol’s books, please visit her website at www.authorcarolericson.com and follow her on Instagram @author.carol.ericson
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January 14, 2016
Tough Justice: Burned by Carol Ericson is a 2016 Harlequin Special Release publication
This segment seemed more like a psychological thriller with Moretti’s mind games becoming more intense. Sadly, the hint of romance we saw in the second chapter fizzled, as Lara deliberately gives Nick the cold shoulder. So, I was a little disappointed to see Nick’s role so drastically reduced in this chapter.
However, there was a lot going on here, and a lot of ground was covered in a short span of time. This segment was super intense, very fast paced, and action packed. Once again, I am eagerly anticipating the fourth installment in the series
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This segment seemed more like a psychological thriller with Moretti’s mind games becoming more intense. Sadly, the hint of romance we saw in the second chapter fizzled, as Lara deliberately gives Nick the cold shoulder. So, I was a little disappointed to see Nick’s role so drastically reduced in this chapter.
However, there was a lot going on here, and a lot of ground was covered in a short span of time. This segment was super intense, very fast paced, and action packed. Once again, I am eagerly anticipating the fourth installment in the series
This review is the copyrighted property of Night Owl Reviews. To read the review in full, click this link: https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Re...
January 22, 2016
I am thinking I can sense a change in the "flavor" of the characters through each author, but admittedly I'm not sure if that is because I'm aware of the change in author. I will say this, even though I can "feel" the change it doesn't bother me and it does bring out something in the characters and the secondary characters because of the difference. I like it. :)
Although I do perceive a change, the action and the author is true when keeping to the overall arc of the storyline. This one also ends at a sort of cliffie, but it is okay since all the books are out and it is more like getting a slice of the pie and knowing you can have the rest later (without bad consequences, of course... LOL). This one seemed to bring in a bit more of the team, but none of the big questions are answered. However all immediate questions are as they are in each addition to the story. I'm getting more curious about Moretti and want to know exactly what his role with Lara was in the past. I'm not the only one wanting to know, it has become a sore spot with her partner as well.
Onto the next...
Although I do perceive a change, the action and the author is true when keeping to the overall arc of the storyline. This one also ends at a sort of cliffie, but it is okay since all the books are out and it is more like getting a slice of the pie and knowing you can have the rest later (without bad consequences, of course... LOL). This one seemed to bring in a bit more of the team, but none of the big questions are answered. However all immediate questions are as they are in each addition to the story. I'm getting more curious about Moretti and want to know exactly what his role with Lara was in the past. I'm not the only one wanting to know, it has become a sore spot with her partner as well.
Onto the next...
April 4, 2018
**ENTIRE SERIES REVIEW**
If you don't pay attention to the publisher at the start, you will soon realize that this is a Harlequin novel. When the FBI agents aren't investigating the crimes and trying to get the bad guy, they're either having sex or fantasizing about it. We get it, they are adults but Lara Gant seems to be a little too focused on getting physical with the bad guy or her new partner. If you got rid of the gratuitous love making, this 8 book series could be condensed to 4.
Once you get past the late nite Cinemax plots, it is a good crime series. Of course there is a mole, a bad guy and a twin, plus a daughter that gets used as bait. It is longer than needed (even without the explicit relationship descriptions), but getting through it is a rewarding way to spend some free time.
If you don't pay attention to the publisher at the start, you will soon realize that this is a Harlequin novel. When the FBI agents aren't investigating the crimes and trying to get the bad guy, they're either having sex or fantasizing about it. We get it, they are adults but Lara Gant seems to be a little too focused on getting physical with the bad guy or her new partner. If you got rid of the gratuitous love making, this 8 book series could be condensed to 4.
Once you get past the late nite Cinemax plots, it is a good crime series. Of course there is a mole, a bad guy and a twin, plus a daughter that gets used as bait. It is longer than needed (even without the explicit relationship descriptions), but getting through it is a rewarding way to spend some free time.
February 25, 2016
Growing a little weary of the series now. At times the story doesn't know if it wants to be an FBI thriller or a love story. What at times reads like a teenage girl infatuated description of some of the males in the story i'm finding as uninspiring and extremely repetitive, particularly in this third installment. Consistency of character personalities is also slipping but that's probably to be expected when multiple authors combine to tell a common stale. Some sections of the actual progression of the case they are seeking to resolve were good, none were great. Hopefully installment four is better.
June 6, 2017
This was a better book in this series. They move along pretty quick.
February 3, 2016
I gave this one five stars because I really enjoyed the mind games that Moretti is playing. They become much more intense in this one. However I was really disappointed that the chemistry between Lara and Nick seemed so off. She really gave him the cold-shoulder which I didn't see coming but such is life. However I kept reading and fond that with this particular book you really noticed the change in authors. Not in a bad way either it is simply that Carol Ericson's writing style really shined through.
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was first published at Blushing Reads.
January 16, 2016
I really liked this installment, I feel that the suspense really built but didn't feel rushed as it did in the last installment. There were a lot of mind games being played by Moretti and his gang, which made the book seem like I was watching a game of chess. This book moved very quickly and a lot of things were going on but somehow it seemed to come together very well. Looking forward to seeing where the next author takes the story.
April 24, 2016
Burned is the third book in the Tough Justice Series. Lara Grant is still trying to stop the man she has helped put behind bars, but things are still out of control in her life, and now, her bosses daughter is kidnapped.
I am enjoying this Series. It is fast-paced, and you never know what is around the next corner.
I am enjoying this Series. It is fast-paced, and you never know what is around the next corner.
April 6, 2016
This book carries on the exploits and explosive start from the first book. Excellent read and thoroughly recommended!
If going to start on the series - its a must to get them all. I look forward to the next installments of Lara !
If going to start on the series - its a must to get them all. I look forward to the next installments of Lara !
February 3, 2016
Review coming soon at Fresh Fiction
January 14, 2016
Not much development. Although m really curious about the identity of the baby.
February 16, 2016
2.5-star read
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