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Cops and Docs #3
Between The Lines
Psychiatrist Dr. Tonya Preston lives a life of cool detachment, often sacrificing her personal needs to appease her opinionated father. She often finds it easier to deal with patients than confront her family or her own issues. When her path dramatically crosses that of irrepressible rookie police officer Haley Jordan, she’s thrown out of her comfort zone. Things have come easy for Haley, who has a drama-free life filled with love and friends that Tonya finds as alluring as the irreverent woman behind the badge. An attraction simmers between them, drawing them to each other. But will it be enough when work, family and a confronting police case starts to tear at their fledgling relationship?
390 pages, ebook
Published March 15, 2017
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K.D. Williamson
10 books302 followersKD (aka Minerva/Rizzleslvr72) is a Southerner and a former nomad, taking up residence in the Mid-West, east coast, and New Orleans over the years. She is also a Hurricane Katrina survivor. Displaced to the mountains of North Carolina, she found her way back to New Orleans, where she lives with her partner of ten years and the strangest dogs and cats in existence.
KD enjoys all things geek, from video games to super heroes. She is a veteran in the mental health field working with children and their families for over ten years. She found that she had a talent for writing as a teenager, and through fits and starts, fostered it over the years.
KD enjoys all things geek, from video games to super heroes. She is a veteran in the mental health field working with children and their families for over ten years. She found that she had a talent for writing as a teenager, and through fits and starts, fostered it over the years.
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October 18, 2017
Very impress,conflict helps to create interest,and when there's interest the story strays far away from the pits of boredom..example being one of the main leading ladies having so many issues with her parents in the past and present but still supporting her father 100% no matter what. This book was so well written,it has depth,incredible chemistry,good side story and lots of added family drama to make it even better when comes to energy and fire..do enjoy the characterization of both main/leads because the author pursuit eachs' best side like their talent and educational gifts etc Lots of sweet moments with friends and family but then there were tragedy also but before you can complete a sentence the book is finished with an awesome ending i think to this very nice series which makes me wonder if there is another book in this continuing storyline ...my thing is everyone should go out and get this very well written series because IT'S REALLY GOOD
March 14, 2017
While this is the third book in the series, the characters are completely new. This can be read on its own without reading the first two books. While I didn't like this as much as Blurred Lines, I thought it was a good read and I enjoyed it.
The two main new characters are Tonya, a psychiatrist, and Haley a rookie cop. There is a bit of an age gap, but I liked it and thought it worked. Haley is young, but after she mentioned watching Buffy, Firefly, and Game of Thrones, she won me over. This book is a bit like opposites attract, and it worked really well. The chemistry and connection the characters have is obvious. And the sex scenes are good and steamy like Williamson always writes.
This is a very slow burn romance, which I like. I'm not big on insta-love. My one complaint is I think the book was too long. Maybe 50 less pages and it would have been perfect, just a bit too much time with not much going on. Luckily the book would pick up again and I would be back into the story.
I thought the background characters were well done. From friends who are funny and likeable, to Tonya's father who was pretty horrible, they all added to the story and we not throwaways.
I like the way Williamson writes. She writes likeable characters, with good stories. And she really knows how to show readers the romantic connection the main characters have. I think romance fans will enjoy this book.
An ARC was given to me by YLVA, for a honest review.
The two main new characters are Tonya, a psychiatrist, and Haley a rookie cop. There is a bit of an age gap, but I liked it and thought it worked. Haley is young, but after she mentioned watching Buffy, Firefly, and Game of Thrones, she won me over. This book is a bit like opposites attract, and it worked really well. The chemistry and connection the characters have is obvious. And the sex scenes are good and steamy like Williamson always writes.
This is a very slow burn romance, which I like. I'm not big on insta-love. My one complaint is I think the book was too long. Maybe 50 less pages and it would have been perfect, just a bit too much time with not much going on. Luckily the book would pick up again and I would be back into the story.
I thought the background characters were well done. From friends who are funny and likeable, to Tonya's father who was pretty horrible, they all added to the story and we not throwaways.
I like the way Williamson writes. She writes likeable characters, with good stories. And she really knows how to show readers the romantic connection the main characters have. I think romance fans will enjoy this book.
An ARC was given to me by YLVA, for a honest review.
April 3, 2017
This third book in the Cops and Docs series features two new characters, psychiatrist Tonya Preston and the much younger butch cop, Haley Preston. There are secondary characters to love or loathe and a setting, the city of New Orleans, which influences and impacts the lives of Tonya and Haley.
Haley is a rookie cop and mad gamer who enjoys hanging out at the local bars with friends playing pool and playing the field. With Haley’s good looks and butch confidence, she has no lack of interested ladies lining up to sample all that Haley has to offer. It’s impossible not to love Haley and her positive outlook on life even when she is saddled with a slime-ball of a partner at work. She sees the best in everyone and is willing to go the extra distance when she finds herself attracted to the older, slightly remote but very attractive Tonya.
Tonya has spent her life putting other first. She’s dealt with caring for her mother when no one else would, protecting her younger sister from harm and allowing her father to ignore his own responsibilities to his wife and family. She has financially supported her sister’s education for years and allowed her dad to move in with her after he lost his home during Hurricane Katrina. Her relationship with her father is a difficult one. Williamson touches on the strained relationship between Tonya and her father and the emotional toll it takes on Tonya’s life.
What I loved about this novel is that Haley and Tonya could not be more different when they meet for the first time. Williamson proceeds to bring these two together and shows us that age, race and background influences can be overcome when two women make a love connection that cannot be ignored. I liked how their age difference was never a factor in their relationship. Tonya’s personal life was almost non-existent before she meets Haley. My favourite part of this story was watching Tonya blossom and allow herself to experience all that a loving relationship has to offer.
I also appreciated that the author doesn’t try to tie everything up in a neat little bow. Life is messy. Relationships, no matter how solid can be slammed by events that the couple cannot predict or control. We might all dream of fairy tale endings for our fictional couples but life is rarely that simple. No matter the adversity, I think this fictional couple has the stuff to weather whatever storms come their way.
Review copy provided by Ylva Publishing.
Haley is a rookie cop and mad gamer who enjoys hanging out at the local bars with friends playing pool and playing the field. With Haley’s good looks and butch confidence, she has no lack of interested ladies lining up to sample all that Haley has to offer. It’s impossible not to love Haley and her positive outlook on life even when she is saddled with a slime-ball of a partner at work. She sees the best in everyone and is willing to go the extra distance when she finds herself attracted to the older, slightly remote but very attractive Tonya.
Tonya has spent her life putting other first. She’s dealt with caring for her mother when no one else would, protecting her younger sister from harm and allowing her father to ignore his own responsibilities to his wife and family. She has financially supported her sister’s education for years and allowed her dad to move in with her after he lost his home during Hurricane Katrina. Her relationship with her father is a difficult one. Williamson touches on the strained relationship between Tonya and her father and the emotional toll it takes on Tonya’s life.
What I loved about this novel is that Haley and Tonya could not be more different when they meet for the first time. Williamson proceeds to bring these two together and shows us that age, race and background influences can be overcome when two women make a love connection that cannot be ignored. I liked how their age difference was never a factor in their relationship. Tonya’s personal life was almost non-existent before she meets Haley. My favourite part of this story was watching Tonya blossom and allow herself to experience all that a loving relationship has to offer.
I also appreciated that the author doesn’t try to tie everything up in a neat little bow. Life is messy. Relationships, no matter how solid can be slammed by events that the couple cannot predict or control. We might all dream of fairy tale endings for our fictional couples but life is rarely that simple. No matter the adversity, I think this fictional couple has the stuff to weather whatever storms come their way.
Review copy provided by Ylva Publishing.
October 31, 2018
I really liked this read which surprised me.
I was NOT a fan of the second book in this series, "Crossing Lines". However, "Between the Lines" is a complete stand alone and veered into a different style than the previous book and I'm glad for it. You definitely don't need to read books one or two in the series before getting to this one.
The story focuses on Haley, a young and new cop previously known to be a player, and Tonya, a psychiatrist in her thirties that keeps others at a distance. The author did a good job of establishing their characters and the whole book centers on their romance and evolution both personally and with each other. Developments were believable all around and we get a veeeeery slow burn when it came to the romance.
A big theme in the book is family and Williamson did a fantastic job with all of the secondary characters and conflicts, too. It was not a predictable read to me.
For those that may be interested, the story takes place in New Orleans and the city is a character, too.
This book had a lot of elements I pine for: a couple that communicates, a couple that doesn't have conflicts with each other but work together to overcome obstacles outside of their relationship, time with the couple AFTER they get together, slow burn, good flirting, steamy scenes, age gap romance, and ethnic diversity.
My only quibble is that the story did start to feel long.
Well worth a read.
I was NOT a fan of the second book in this series, "Crossing Lines". However, "Between the Lines" is a complete stand alone and veered into a different style than the previous book and I'm glad for it. You definitely don't need to read books one or two in the series before getting to this one.
The story focuses on Haley, a young and new cop previously known to be a player, and Tonya, a psychiatrist in her thirties that keeps others at a distance. The author did a good job of establishing their characters and the whole book centers on their romance and evolution both personally and with each other. Developments were believable all around and we get a veeeeery slow burn when it came to the romance.
A big theme in the book is family and Williamson did a fantastic job with all of the secondary characters and conflicts, too. It was not a predictable read to me.
For those that may be interested, the story takes place in New Orleans and the city is a character, too.
This book had a lot of elements I pine for: a couple that communicates, a couple that doesn't have conflicts with each other but work together to overcome obstacles outside of their relationship, time with the couple AFTER they get together, slow burn, good flirting, steamy scenes, age gap romance, and ethnic diversity.
My only quibble is that the story did start to feel long.
Well worth a read.
March 14, 2017
KD Willamson knows how to write a smoking hot book. Girl can get those fires started! Super hot slow burn that keeps you reading a frantic pace. This is a fire you want to jump into.
Haley Jordan is a rookie on the New Orleans police department. Right out of the academy, Haley is sentenced to work with a less that awesome, Tang ( a nickname derived from poontang is never, ever a good sign, NEVEREVER). Tang is, as you probably guessed 100% inappropriate. He makes remarks that would give an HR department a heart attack. Haley sucks it up for the greater good and focuses on being a good cop, one she knows the people of NOLA need. Haley knows that the past haunts this police force, corruption was rampant and the citizens of this great city do not trust them for a lot of good reasons. She wants to change that perception with small steps in the right direction.
Dr. Tonya Preston is a psychiatrist. While helping other people with their darkest demons, Dr. Preston has a pile of them herself. A product of a mother with severe bipolar depression and a father that just wanted to sweep it under the rug, Tonya turned to medicine to greater understand her mother's disease. Her father's indifference to her holds her back from really spreading her wings. She has chosen to exist rather than flourish even though professionally she has been quite successful.
When Tonya meets Haley in the direst of circumstances a bond is formed. Haley comes to the doctor's rescue as she was being carjacked and possibly much worse. Haley stepped in, and yes, she helped save the day, but she also treated Tonya, with the utmost respect and kindness. This moment of dire circumstances and human kindness set up the beginnings of a connection. Upon running into each other at a local bar a short time later, Haley makes no bones about wanting to date Tonya. Tonya, however, has reservations, not because she's not undeniably attracted to the young officer, but because of how much baggage she's currently carrying. Tonya needs to be in a better place emotionally before she can begin seeing someone. Haley doesn't let this speed bump stop her, she takes Tony up on her offer of friendship and they take their time getting to know each other before taking it to the next level. Let the tension build and build.
My only quibble and it's just a teeny tiny one (I don't mean it that way :) is I personally thought too much time was spent on what Haley was packing. I felt like it was almost a character in itself. It was everywhere, all the time. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I loved how KD Williamson built up both characters and then brought them into a relationship. You felt as though you knew both of the mains individually and then as a couple, even the sub-characters were well-fleshed out. I appreciated southern slang done right. Only someone true to the south can pull it off. Perfect touch! Great story, great characters, lots of tension and it was fan the flames hot.
Haley Jordan is a rookie on the New Orleans police department. Right out of the academy, Haley is sentenced to work with a less that awesome, Tang ( a nickname derived from poontang is never, ever a good sign, NEVEREVER). Tang is, as you probably guessed 100% inappropriate. He makes remarks that would give an HR department a heart attack. Haley sucks it up for the greater good and focuses on being a good cop, one she knows the people of NOLA need. Haley knows that the past haunts this police force, corruption was rampant and the citizens of this great city do not trust them for a lot of good reasons. She wants to change that perception with small steps in the right direction.
Dr. Tonya Preston is a psychiatrist. While helping other people with their darkest demons, Dr. Preston has a pile of them herself. A product of a mother with severe bipolar depression and a father that just wanted to sweep it under the rug, Tonya turned to medicine to greater understand her mother's disease. Her father's indifference to her holds her back from really spreading her wings. She has chosen to exist rather than flourish even though professionally she has been quite successful.
When Tonya meets Haley in the direst of circumstances a bond is formed. Haley comes to the doctor's rescue as she was being carjacked and possibly much worse. Haley stepped in, and yes, she helped save the day, but she also treated Tonya, with the utmost respect and kindness. This moment of dire circumstances and human kindness set up the beginnings of a connection. Upon running into each other at a local bar a short time later, Haley makes no bones about wanting to date Tonya. Tonya, however, has reservations, not because she's not undeniably attracted to the young officer, but because of how much baggage she's currently carrying. Tonya needs to be in a better place emotionally before she can begin seeing someone. Haley doesn't let this speed bump stop her, she takes Tony up on her offer of friendship and they take their time getting to know each other before taking it to the next level. Let the tension build and build.
My only quibble and it's just a teeny tiny one (I don't mean it that way :) is I personally thought too much time was spent on what Haley was packing. I felt like it was almost a character in itself. It was everywhere, all the time. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I loved how KD Williamson built up both characters and then brought them into a relationship. You felt as though you knew both of the mains individually and then as a couple, even the sub-characters were well-fleshed out. I appreciated southern slang done right. Only someone true to the south can pull it off. Perfect touch! Great story, great characters, lots of tension and it was fan the flames hot.
March 11, 2017
This is my first time doing an ARC and posting a review on goodreads. Wow! Okay where do I start here? I think some people will really get this book and some won’t. It is a slow burn first of all which I didn’t mind at all. It was a courtship in a way and a delight to read Tonya and Haley get to know each other. It was a natural and very mature progression that I’m sure some people may not have patience with, but it was like getting to know real people and watching them fall in love. They talk on the phone, they date, they meet the friends and so on. The romance was sweet and HOT and I do mean hot. She builds that tension slowly so that when it gets there it’s on fire. That’s one of the things I really loved.
The other thing was the characters. You get to know them first, separately. KD went deep and without that I don’t think I would’ve liked Tonya but the more I read about her the more I understood. The more I wanted to know. She’s strong and caught between doing her duty in taking care of her family and making her own path. Her father is a trip but being a lesbian in the black community especially and dealing with family isn’t always easy. Haley is a delight from the start she likes her cereal and her women drama free. She’s funny, sarcastic and has a huge heart that’s easily seen with her friends, Tonya and even her partner. You get a peek into both Tonya and Haley’s career. I don’t know how she does it but KD makes these characters fly off the page. The dialogue, the tension, the humor, the sex and the little drama just blends all together very nicely. Even Haley’s partner Tang was fleshed out and the lead up to their conflict was realistic and built nicely. It’s a long book but the writing style makes things flow. This is book 3 but it seems like a stand alone story but if the other two are as good as this one. I definitely will be giving them a look. This was a very good book and addictive as well.
The other thing was the characters. You get to know them first, separately. KD went deep and without that I don’t think I would’ve liked Tonya but the more I read about her the more I understood. The more I wanted to know. She’s strong and caught between doing her duty in taking care of her family and making her own path. Her father is a trip but being a lesbian in the black community especially and dealing with family isn’t always easy. Haley is a delight from the start she likes her cereal and her women drama free. She’s funny, sarcastic and has a huge heart that’s easily seen with her friends, Tonya and even her partner. You get a peek into both Tonya and Haley’s career. I don’t know how she does it but KD makes these characters fly off the page. The dialogue, the tension, the humor, the sex and the little drama just blends all together very nicely. Even Haley’s partner Tang was fleshed out and the lead up to their conflict was realistic and built nicely. It’s a long book but the writing style makes things flow. This is book 3 but it seems like a stand alone story but if the other two are as good as this one. I definitely will be giving them a look. This was a very good book and addictive as well.
August 3, 2018
This is the third book in the author's series Cops and Docs. The characters are new so it can be read as a stand alone novel. Written from the point of view of both main characters, the plot presents the story of rookie butch cop Haley and psychiatrist femme Tonya who meet in dire circumstances which triggers a series of events that include their romantic involvement. However, there is more to this book that the romance, there is a good amount of personal instrospection, family problems, identity struggles and trust issues. Throughout the book, the main characters explore their own conflicts as well as their slow burn relationship. Their relationship dynamic is clearly butch-femme, very stereotipical. It is not my favourite in terms of lesbian romances but the author pulls it well. The secondary characters support the story with realism in the main plot and subplots.
Overall, a good read if you are looking for a butch-femme romance with some personal angst. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Overall, a good read if you are looking for a butch-femme romance with some personal angst. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at
www.lezreviewbooks.com
March 7, 2017
*ARC provided by the Publisher for an honest review*
I am a big fan of K.D Williamson's fist two books in the cops and docs series so I was really interested to see where she would go with this book and this storyline.
I really liked Hayley in this book, she was really relatable and I liked that the author didn't try to turn her into a hero type of cop, she made her real and gave her quirks which I could completely relate to (I also have meltdowns when characters I love die) and even though she didn't have a hero complex, she was still a good cop.
The storyline for Tonya was quite well done and the author did a good job of conveying her struggles and how she overcame them and I definitely look forward to seeing more of her growth.
The thing that caused me to not enjoy this book as much as I wanted to was the excessive use of the New Orleans dialect. I love an author that knows how to give their characters personality and and stays true to the place and time but for me, the dialect caused me to have to slow down my reading pace and gave the first part of the book a bit of a stilted feel to it. This might just be because I am not used to that way of speaking but I do think the author could have toned it down a bit like she did in thethe rest of the book.
Beside the dialect, I really wish that the author had done a little more with the Tang storyline because I saw a lot of potential there which I thought was a bit wasted, as a hiccup in Hayley and Tonya's relationship.
I would definitely love to see these characters grow more if there is a continuation in their story because by the end of the book they had grown on me.
3.5 stars
I am a big fan of K.D Williamson's fist two books in the cops and docs series so I was really interested to see where she would go with this book and this storyline.
I really liked Hayley in this book, she was really relatable and I liked that the author didn't try to turn her into a hero type of cop, she made her real and gave her quirks which I could completely relate to (I also have meltdowns when characters I love die) and even though she didn't have a hero complex, she was still a good cop.
The storyline for Tonya was quite well done and the author did a good job of conveying her struggles and how she overcame them and I definitely look forward to seeing more of her growth.
The thing that caused me to not enjoy this book as much as I wanted to was the excessive use of the New Orleans dialect. I love an author that knows how to give their characters personality and and stays true to the place and time but for me, the dialect caused me to have to slow down my reading pace and gave the first part of the book a bit of a stilted feel to it. This might just be because I am not used to that way of speaking but I do think the author could have toned it down a bit like she did in thethe rest of the book.
Beside the dialect, I really wish that the author had done a little more with the Tang storyline because I saw a lot of potential there which I thought was a bit wasted, as a hiccup in Hayley and Tonya's relationship.
I would definitely love to see these characters grow more if there is a continuation in their story because by the end of the book they had grown on me.
3.5 stars
August 2, 2017
It had 5 stars just cause of chapter 2
Ok so I've read all the books in the series and i think i like this one the best all because of Chapter 2. And for the record that was my same reaction to the ending of Mass Effect 3...all those freaking hours just to see my femShep...urgh...anyway. I also really liked it cause Haley was a geek with the tshirts and the video games and the tv shows and all. I felt Tonya and her fit well together and their chemistry was great. Their friends added to their dynamic and the little sour spot at toward the end was pretty decent too. Regardless, I enjoyed it and it made me smile. Fans of the series will like it even if it based on two new characters.
Ok so I've read all the books in the series and i think i like this one the best all because of Chapter 2. And for the record that was my same reaction to the ending of Mass Effect 3...all those freaking hours just to see my femShep...urgh...anyway. I also really liked it cause Haley was a geek with the tshirts and the video games and the tv shows and all. I felt Tonya and her fit well together and their chemistry was great. Their friends added to their dynamic and the little sour spot at toward the end was pretty decent too. Regardless, I enjoyed it and it made me smile. Fans of the series will like it even if it based on two new characters.
December 16, 2018
3.5 rounded up
This was good, but it felt a little long.
This was good, but it felt a little long.
March 8, 2017
I have ended this book with a mix felling between like and meh.
Haley is a rookie cop who struggles with her job partner. Then one day, while beeing off duty help Tonya in a critical situation. They feel atraction instantly but Tonya refuses to get involved with anyone because of her family situation.
I liked Haley's character. I found her funny, perky and with the perfect personality. Tanya's not so much, there were times where i though that all of her family situation were a little forced maybe. Because i don't think anyone real will have hold onto them that much after all they make her go through. I liked the chemistry they had and all of the be not to be, etc.
But for me the book should have just been their story. Tonya's struggles to open up to Hailey. Her changed. The change she made in Haley's life too. The added drama in the end, with all the situation with Tang was forced. Like there has to be drama or it wouldn't work the book. For me the only drama this book needed was what i said before.
Overall 3.5 stars.
*An ARC was given to me from YLVA for a honest review.
Haley is a rookie cop who struggles with her job partner. Then one day, while beeing off duty help Tonya in a critical situation. They feel atraction instantly but Tonya refuses to get involved with anyone because of her family situation.
I liked Haley's character. I found her funny, perky and with the perfect personality. Tanya's not so much, there were times where i though that all of her family situation were a little forced maybe. Because i don't think anyone real will have hold onto them that much after all they make her go through. I liked the chemistry they had and all of the be not to be, etc.
But for me the book should have just been their story. Tonya's struggles to open up to Hailey. Her changed. The change she made in Haley's life too. The added drama in the end, with all the situation with Tang was forced. Like there has to be drama or it wouldn't work the book. For me the only drama this book needed was what i said before.
Overall 3.5 stars.
*An ARC was given to me from YLVA for a honest review.
November 28, 2018
New characters, same great writing!
Book 3 of the "Cops and Docs" series by KD Williamson introduces up to two brand new characters in New Orleans. This time it's easygoing police officer Haley Jordan and emotionally closed off psychiatrist Dr. Tonya Preston.
The synopsis speaks for itself so i'll skip summarizing the whole story.
I wasn't expecting to get as caught up in the story as I had but sure enough I had a hard time putting it down for the night. The plot was very engaging and the pacing was also good aside from a few pages that I skimmed because I really didn't care for the description of gaming and watching certain tv shows.
The main characters themselves were a lot of fun to get to know and experience their growth throughout the book and their chemistry was great. As for the secondary characters, well those I had a love-hate relationship with but they really flushed out the story lines. All in all this was a good read and I hope the author adds more books to this series.
Book 3 of the "Cops and Docs" series by KD Williamson introduces up to two brand new characters in New Orleans. This time it's easygoing police officer Haley Jordan and emotionally closed off psychiatrist Dr. Tonya Preston.
The synopsis speaks for itself so i'll skip summarizing the whole story.
I wasn't expecting to get as caught up in the story as I had but sure enough I had a hard time putting it down for the night. The plot was very engaging and the pacing was also good aside from a few pages that I skimmed because I really didn't care for the description of gaming and watching certain tv shows.
The main characters themselves were a lot of fun to get to know and experience their growth throughout the book and their chemistry was great. As for the secondary characters, well those I had a love-hate relationship with but they really flushed out the story lines. All in all this was a good read and I hope the author adds more books to this series.
April 24, 2017
It had its moments, but I didn't find this book as enjoyable as the two previous installments in the series. Anyway, the chemistry between the two main characters was off the charts, and the secondary characters were awesome. With the exception of Tonya's father. He was, in my opinion, absolutely obnoxious.
March 12, 2017
This book is full of twists and turns. I really like the first two of this series so I'm really looking forward to the 3rd installment. Although I know this is now a new story. Nora and Kelli are not related to this and not even mentioned.
Tonya has a white Mom and a black dad. Because of her color she was often bullied. Either because she was not too white or not too black. She has a younger sister named Tracy. She became the breadwinner of her family when her father lost everything. She's also a psychiatrist.
I was really feeling sorry for her especially with the way her father treated her. I can't blame why she became "hard to reach". She turned everyone out and she's living in denial.
Good thing she fixed her relationship with her sister who loves her so much.
To her father, I was really hopeful that he will come around but I guess till the end, he was still that cold father towards her especially on her sexuality.
Haley is a rookie cop and her partner, Tang is an ass towards her. I was really in love-hate relationship with Tang.
You will be really pissed off him and at the same time feel bad for him. Actually, he's one of my favorites on this book no matter what. I was really sad that he turned that way. I was expecting him to be better and I was also hoping that he'll meet Stephanie. And there's Nate and Jen, Haley's best friends.
Most of the time, I'm usually avoiding a butch/femme fiction because of the usual cocky MC. (No offense guys) Not all but most that I've encountered is usually like that. And I don't really like it. So, I was preparing myself to read something like that on this book. Surprisingly, it's pretty bearable. And It's hard not to fall in love with Haley. She didn't give up on both Tonya and Tang. And for that, it's a wow for me. She's really likable.
Character growth is one of the reason why I like this book but It's a slow burn so you have to be really patient. I almost gave up on the first quarter of the book but I'm glad I didn't.
Tonya has a white Mom and a black dad. Because of her color she was often bullied. Either because she was not too white or not too black. She has a younger sister named Tracy. She became the breadwinner of her family when her father lost everything. She's also a psychiatrist.
I was really feeling sorry for her especially with the way her father treated her. I can't blame why she became "hard to reach". She turned everyone out and she's living in denial.
Good thing she fixed her relationship with her sister who loves her so much.
To her father, I was really hopeful that he will come around but I guess till the end, he was still that cold father towards her especially on her sexuality.
Haley is a rookie cop and her partner, Tang is an ass towards her. I was really in love-hate relationship with Tang.
You will be really pissed off him and at the same time feel bad for him. Actually, he's one of my favorites on this book no matter what. I was really sad that he turned that way. I was expecting him to be better and I was also hoping that he'll meet Stephanie. And there's Nate and Jen, Haley's best friends.
Most of the time, I'm usually avoiding a butch/femme fiction because of the usual cocky MC. (No offense guys) Not all but most that I've encountered is usually like that. And I don't really like it. So, I was preparing myself to read something like that on this book. Surprisingly, it's pretty bearable. And It's hard not to fall in love with Haley. She didn't give up on both Tonya and Tang. And for that, it's a wow for me. She's really likable.
Character growth is one of the reason why I like this book but It's a slow burn so you have to be really patient. I almost gave up on the first quarter of the book but I'm glad I didn't.
December 2, 2017
This is the third book I’ve read from KD Williamson, and I loved every one.
The author is able to mix the main story (the romance) with more than one subplots (Tonya’s family and Haleys job) perfectly. It’s a great story about love, friendship, loyalty mixed with crime and drama.
I loved Tonya and Haley’s slowly blossoming relationship, despite at first glance, the two of them doesn’t fit together. It was nice to see how they come closer and closer to each other and to find out more about their personalities. And the love scenes are hot.
It was also very interesting to learn about Tonya’s familiy history and how she tried to change the dynamics between her father and her sister. You could actually feel her struggling with the past and the present, and it was nice to see, that this made her stronger.
The second storyline about Haley and her partner Tang was a strong and well developed subplot too. There were several conflicts they had to solve.
Over all it’s a well balanced romance with enough drama, emotions and humor. A satisfying read and I’m looking forward to another one from KD.
I give this story 4,5 stars.
Thanks to Ylva for receiving an ARC for a honest review. Sorry for my not correct english writing, my native language is swiss german.
The author is able to mix the main story (the romance) with more than one subplots (Tonya’s family and Haleys job) perfectly. It’s a great story about love, friendship, loyalty mixed with crime and drama.
I loved Tonya and Haley’s slowly blossoming relationship, despite at first glance, the two of them doesn’t fit together. It was nice to see how they come closer and closer to each other and to find out more about their personalities. And the love scenes are hot.
It was also very interesting to learn about Tonya’s familiy history and how she tried to change the dynamics between her father and her sister. You could actually feel her struggling with the past and the present, and it was nice to see, that this made her stronger.
The second storyline about Haley and her partner Tang was a strong and well developed subplot too. There were several conflicts they had to solve.
Over all it’s a well balanced romance with enough drama, emotions and humor. A satisfying read and I’m looking forward to another one from KD.
I give this story 4,5 stars.
Thanks to Ylva for receiving an ARC for a honest review. Sorry for my not correct english writing, my native language is swiss german.
March 10, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. The author has a very fluid writing style which makes it easy to read. I enjoyed it so much I couldn't put it down. The characters are easy to get to know and the author allows you to become involved with them on all levels. The book itself revolves primarily around the two lead characters, with some secondary characers which add to the book greatly. It tackles some hard hitting issues but where in majority of books you read you see the issues solved. What I particularly liked was the book didn't resolve them which made it take on a realistic stance. I would like to see a sequel because I'd like to know how Tonya and Haley get on, how they deal with Tonya's dad and come on what happens to Tim. Read. You'll enjoy it.
January 29, 2018
Initially I was disappointed that this was not a continuation of books 1 and 2 but that didn't last long as I got involved in Tonya and Hayley's story. Tonya is a psychiatrist with no friends. Stephanie is doggedly trying to be her friend but there is no reciprocation. On the surface, she comes across as an ice-queen but as the story progresses it becomes clear that her aloofness is not from independence or over-involvement in work. Hayley is a new police officer when she and Tonya meet during an assault. She doesn't much like her partner but figures it's easier to try to get along than make waves.
I enjoyed the depth Tonya and her family circumstances were given. Hayley was easy to like with her wit, charm and genuineness. Their chemistry was fantastic and well-expressed. At times I felt like the book was dragging and a couple of pages later something would happen to keep my interest. A wide range of issues were dealt with like racism, homophobia, abuse, honesty, integrity and relationship dynamics and each one contributed to the fullness of the story but never tipped it over into that crazy angsty thing.
Not a quick read, but a good one.
I enjoyed the depth Tonya and her family circumstances were given. Hayley was easy to like with her wit, charm and genuineness. Their chemistry was fantastic and well-expressed. At times I felt like the book was dragging and a couple of pages later something would happen to keep my interest. A wide range of issues were dealt with like racism, homophobia, abuse, honesty, integrity and relationship dynamics and each one contributed to the fullness of the story but never tipped it over into that crazy angsty thing.
Not a quick read, but a good one.
August 5, 2017
Between the Lines by KD Williamson is the third book in her Cops and Docs series, although it doesn’t matter if you’ve never read Blurred Lines or Crossing Lines. Between the Lines stands alone and has no connection to them except by theme, because it features a police officer falling in love with a doctor.
KD Williamson does amazing character work in all of her books, so that it’s like you’re reading about people and not just characters that someone made up. Whether it’s Tonya, Haley, or any of the supporting cast, it felt like I could have met any of them in real life and known who they were. None of them are perfect or even idealized, and it’s in their flaws that we find ways to become attached to them.
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KD Williamson does amazing character work in all of her books, so that it’s like you’re reading about people and not just characters that someone made up. Whether it’s Tonya, Haley, or any of the supporting cast, it felt like I could have met any of them in real life and known who they were. None of them are perfect or even idealized, and it’s in their flaws that we find ways to become attached to them.
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June 12, 2022
Really good story which I nearly missed as no 2 in series not up to scratch. Loved the chit-chat that went with the story, excellent back-up characters. Recommended.
March 8, 2017
Second book in the series that I've read. Nice character building, both main and supporting. Enjoyed the interaction and conflict plot used to introduce the characters and build their relationship. About 3/4 of the way into the story though I thought the story was going overboard on the conflict, too much already BUT it was handled well and in an unexpected way. Good easy read.
April 12, 2017
In my humble opinion, this book is the best in the series thus far. I read several reviews that talked about the "slow burn" of this relationship between Haley and Tonya. I absolutely love that kind of romance and those reviews were on the money. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely. Great book by KD Williamson.
March 31, 2017
4.5 stars
Psychiatrist Dr Tonya Preston is quietly detached at work, clinically guiding people through their crises. However, she is struggling in her personal life to deal with a homophobic and difficult father, and to overcome a traumatic childhood. Ever the responsible one, she is trying to find more room for herself amongst her numerous responsibilities.
New Orleans Police Officer Haley Jordan has a degree in social work behind her, but is the rookie stuck with an obnoxious partner. Her best friend and his wife are her saving grace in the new town, along with the numerous women she beds for light entertainment. Avoiding commitment comes with the keep-it-light attitude that keeps Haley sane.
The two strong women meet during a shootout, and their relationship grows from that one explosive day. How can two so different women, with such difficult work and home lives, find space to nurture their budding relationship?
Williamson has over a decade of experience in the mental health field, and it shows. Her control of the language of psychiatry and understanding of how that field meshes with police work reveals a sound knowledge that comes through her two protagonists.
There is a depth to the characterisations of Tonya and Haley, and a willingness by Williamson to go beyond potentially superficial antagonists in the story. This has kept the story grounded in something more solid than most romances, and I really appreciated how the major relationships developed. This depth also gave the story more weight, without ever feeling heavy. The quality of the writing allowed us into a more complex world without ever feeling overwhelmed by detail or the weight of potential disaster.
Williamson didn’t really use the location as well as she could have done. The story could have been set in any mid to large sized town. New Orleans has many peculiarities and it would have been interesting to see a bit more of that in there to embed the story in the location a bit more.
This was a classy, character-driven narrative. The characters were interesting, including the antagonists, and all were well written. The plotlines intersected well and it was a treat to read. I highly recommend this as a lesbian romance with a bit more depth than normal. Enjoy.
Advanced reading copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
Psychiatrist Dr Tonya Preston is quietly detached at work, clinically guiding people through their crises. However, she is struggling in her personal life to deal with a homophobic and difficult father, and to overcome a traumatic childhood. Ever the responsible one, she is trying to find more room for herself amongst her numerous responsibilities.
New Orleans Police Officer Haley Jordan has a degree in social work behind her, but is the rookie stuck with an obnoxious partner. Her best friend and his wife are her saving grace in the new town, along with the numerous women she beds for light entertainment. Avoiding commitment comes with the keep-it-light attitude that keeps Haley sane.
The two strong women meet during a shootout, and their relationship grows from that one explosive day. How can two so different women, with such difficult work and home lives, find space to nurture their budding relationship?
Williamson has over a decade of experience in the mental health field, and it shows. Her control of the language of psychiatry and understanding of how that field meshes with police work reveals a sound knowledge that comes through her two protagonists.
There is a depth to the characterisations of Tonya and Haley, and a willingness by Williamson to go beyond potentially superficial antagonists in the story. This has kept the story grounded in something more solid than most romances, and I really appreciated how the major relationships developed. This depth also gave the story more weight, without ever feeling heavy. The quality of the writing allowed us into a more complex world without ever feeling overwhelmed by detail or the weight of potential disaster.
Williamson didn’t really use the location as well as she could have done. The story could have been set in any mid to large sized town. New Orleans has many peculiarities and it would have been interesting to see a bit more of that in there to embed the story in the location a bit more.
This was a classy, character-driven narrative. The characters were interesting, including the antagonists, and all were well written. The plotlines intersected well and it was a treat to read. I highly recommend this as a lesbian romance with a bit more depth than normal. Enjoy.
Advanced reading copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
March 12, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. Although in a series, it is a stand alone book. Having read this one, I'm interested to see what the other 2 books are like.
I usually like my books with a complex/deep plot line and the romance to play second. Surprising with this book I loved the fact that the romance of the 2 main characters and their many facets to their personality was the plot. It certainly had a lot of depth to it. It was refreshing to see a courtship play out, with actual conversations and getting to know each other. The romance was slow burn, but when they finally got together the sex was everything but slow.
Just a couple of things I did find a little frustrating. I'm English and so not use to the dialect, which I found stalled the flow of my reading at times. I also would have preferred more on the Tang/Tim storyline and it all felt a little rushed at the end.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book and the depth to the characters.
ARC received from Ylva for an honest review.
I usually like my books with a complex/deep plot line and the romance to play second. Surprising with this book I loved the fact that the romance of the 2 main characters and their many facets to their personality was the plot. It certainly had a lot of depth to it. It was refreshing to see a courtship play out, with actual conversations and getting to know each other. The romance was slow burn, but when they finally got together the sex was everything but slow.
Just a couple of things I did find a little frustrating. I'm English and so not use to the dialect, which I found stalled the flow of my reading at times. I also would have preferred more on the Tang/Tim storyline and it all felt a little rushed at the end.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book and the depth to the characters.
ARC received from Ylva for an honest review.
July 25, 2023
Tonya and Haley
March 6, 2017
I rec'd an ARC from Ylva in exchange for an honest review. No synopsis necessary. This is the 2nd book I'm reading in this series. Main characters Dr. Tonya Preston and Officer Haley Jordan cross paths. There is drama, romance and tragedy (a bumpy road for sure). A swift read that leaves you satisfied at the end. I look forward to more from Ms. Williamson. 3.5 stars
March 12, 2017
* ARC from Ylva for review *
Another cop and doc story. Well, it even says so here on Goodreads.
The problem with this one is, half of the book is about Tonya (the doc) and her almost nonexistent childhood. We get long and wide into her hangups. And everyone around her is supportive - except the father. Haley (the cop) is new on the force and has to struggle with a shitty partner. In the end (literally) his shit hits the fan.
Tonya's and Haley's relationship progesses slowly at first, then heats up halfway and you can smell the U-haul in the end.
There isn't more to say about the book. It really is mostly about Tonya's struggles with her childhood problems. And after a third of the book it becomes somewhat annoying.
The last fifth of the book is mostly about Haley and her police partner and the fallout over evidence misappropriation. But somehow I just couldn't struggle with Haley on that one.
So overall I was rather dragging myself through the book.
Another cop and doc story. Well, it even says so here on Goodreads.
The problem with this one is, half of the book is about Tonya (the doc) and her almost nonexistent childhood. We get long and wide into her hangups. And everyone around her is supportive - except the father. Haley (the cop) is new on the force and has to struggle with a shitty partner. In the end (literally) his shit hits the fan.
Tonya's and Haley's relationship progesses slowly at first, then heats up halfway and you can smell the U-haul in the end.
There isn't more to say about the book. It really is mostly about Tonya's struggles with her childhood problems. And after a third of the book it becomes somewhat annoying.
The last fifth of the book is mostly about Haley and her police partner and the fallout over evidence misappropriation. But somehow I just couldn't struggle with Haley on that one.
So overall I was rather dragging myself through the book.
March 5, 2017
This is another winner from the author. I adored the first two books in the series, and this is another well-developed story. I will say the first few chapters were a little slow for me, but once I got into it, I was hooked. Both MCs are great and it's easily to feel the wave of emotions they go through throughout the book. I will definitely read any future books from K.D.
ARC received from Ylva in exchange for an honest review
ARC received from Ylva in exchange for an honest review
March 27, 2017
I haven't read the first two books in the series, but it's a stand-alone story, so I didn't miss it.
It started very slow and took a long time for the relationship to develop and the action to catch up.
It's not completely my kind of story, but it's well written, the struggles are realistic and the love scenes are hot.
ARC copy from NetGalley for an honest review.
It started very slow and took a long time for the relationship to develop and the action to catch up.
It's not completely my kind of story, but it's well written, the struggles are realistic and the love scenes are hot.
ARC copy from NetGalley for an honest review.
April 25, 2017
3.5 rounded up to 4stars
It was well written as I have come to expect from this author however didn't enjoy it as much as the previous 2 books in the series (I loved them). I do love how well she writes the supporting characters. I'm looking forward to reading more from Williamson.
It was well written as I have come to expect from this author however didn't enjoy it as much as the previous 2 books in the series (I loved them). I do love how well she writes the supporting characters. I'm looking forward to reading more from Williamson.
October 14, 2017
Definitely not predictable!
Yep, a really good read that has so many threads running through it there is no way of knowing what is going to happen and I loved that.
Yep, a really good read that has so many threads running through it there is no way of knowing what is going to happen and I loved that.
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