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The Carter Legacy #3
Blood Ties
Katie Osbourne has never thought of herself as a Carter, let alone thought she had two older half-sisters. For the last eight years, all she wanted to do was raise her daughter, Hailey, and try to put her past behind her.
Only her past wouldn’t let her go.
With her ex-husband in prison and her psychotic twin sister dead, she’d thought she was finally free. That was until Detective Dexter came swaggering into her life with his vivid green eyes and quick smile. It’s enough to make a girl want what she knows she can’t have.
Part of the past she is trying so hard to run from is tangled up in a sticky mess with his family and he has no idea. So, when her violent and dangerous ex escapes from prison and she finds herself being stalked, she has no choice but to run again.
Suddenly the press are everywhere. News has broken about her father being a sick, twisted child killer and her sisters have been dragged into the media circus, who are portraying them unfairly.
She has to protect her daughter; if she stays, it’s only a matter of time before the press discover who she really is, or worse, Dex discovers the one secret she’s trying so hard to keep from him.
There’s only one problem – this time, running isn’t so easy. Faced with a choice, she must find the courage to tell Dex the truth and stand with her sisters or run, this time with fatal consequences.
If you like reading Melinda Leigh or Kendra Elliott, you’re going to love this series – full of suspicion, murder and intrigue.
The Carter
Book 1: Tangled Web
Book 2: Twisted Lies
Book 3: Blood Ties
Only her past wouldn’t let her go.
With her ex-husband in prison and her psychotic twin sister dead, she’d thought she was finally free. That was until Detective Dexter came swaggering into her life with his vivid green eyes and quick smile. It’s enough to make a girl want what she knows she can’t have.
Part of the past she is trying so hard to run from is tangled up in a sticky mess with his family and he has no idea. So, when her violent and dangerous ex escapes from prison and she finds herself being stalked, she has no choice but to run again.
Suddenly the press are everywhere. News has broken about her father being a sick, twisted child killer and her sisters have been dragged into the media circus, who are portraying them unfairly.
She has to protect her daughter; if she stays, it’s only a matter of time before the press discover who she really is, or worse, Dex discovers the one secret she’s trying so hard to keep from him.
There’s only one problem – this time, running isn’t so easy. Faced with a choice, she must find the courage to tell Dex the truth and stand with her sisters or run, this time with fatal consequences.
If you like reading Melinda Leigh or Kendra Elliott, you’re going to love this series – full of suspicion, murder and intrigue.
The Carter
Book 1: Tangled Web
Book 2: Twisted Lies
Book 3: Blood Ties
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2018
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25 people want to read
About the author
Wendy Saunders
30 books181 followersWendy Saunders is a supernatural/contemporary fantasy & Romantic Suspense author.
She is best known for her phenomenal world building skills, rich multi-layered storytelling and love of magic & mythology.
But be warned once you step into her world you'll find yourself checking reality at the door and entering a universe where magic is real.
Wendy Saunders also writes dark romance/romantic suspense as W.J. Saunders and she writes LGBTQ+/MM Romance as Vawn Cassidy
COMING Oct 2023 New Covers for The Carter Trilogyt!
Tangled Web, Twisted Lies & Blood Ties are being taken wide across all platforms!
Boxsets
The Guardians Series 1,
The Complete Series 1 Box Set
The Carter Trilogy
She is best known for her phenomenal world building skills, rich multi-layered storytelling and love of magic & mythology.
But be warned once you step into her world you'll find yourself checking reality at the door and entering a universe where magic is real.
Wendy Saunders also writes dark romance/romantic suspense as W.J. Saunders and she writes LGBTQ+/MM Romance as Vawn Cassidy
COMING Oct 2023 New Covers for The Carter Trilogyt!
Tangled Web, Twisted Lies & Blood Ties are being taken wide across all platforms!
Boxsets
The Guardians Series 1,
The Complete Series 1 Box Set
The Carter Trilogy
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July 7, 2021
Round up to 4.5 stars.
June 4, 2018
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
NB: Third in the series and you need to have read; Tangled Web and Twisted Lies first to fully understand this book.
The third installment of The Carter Legacy is Katie Osborn's story. Twin sister to Jessica and half-sister to Cass and Chloe Carter she moves herself and her daughter Hailey to Queens. In hiding from her ex and also trying to avoid her half sisters she is inadvertently drawn into their lives after an attempted kidnapping of her and her daughter. With Dex's help the story unfolds into a battle to save the lives of her daughter but also those of the family she didn't know she wanted. Dex knows she is hiding more, he just has no idea how big a secret it is or how it will impact him and his family.
A story of secrets, betrayal, revenge, murder and love. Fast paced and full of twists. The whole series is well suited to their titles, a tangled web of twisted lies and blood ties.
Another fantastic and well written novel from an amazing author. I can't wait to read more in The Carter Legacy soon.
NB: Third in the series and you need to have read; Tangled Web and Twisted Lies first to fully understand this book.
The third installment of The Carter Legacy is Katie Osborn's story. Twin sister to Jessica and half-sister to Cass and Chloe Carter she moves herself and her daughter Hailey to Queens. In hiding from her ex and also trying to avoid her half sisters she is inadvertently drawn into their lives after an attempted kidnapping of her and her daughter. With Dex's help the story unfolds into a battle to save the lives of her daughter but also those of the family she didn't know she wanted. Dex knows she is hiding more, he just has no idea how big a secret it is or how it will impact him and his family.
A story of secrets, betrayal, revenge, murder and love. Fast paced and full of twists. The whole series is well suited to their titles, a tangled web of twisted lies and blood ties.
Another fantastic and well written novel from an amazing author. I can't wait to read more in The Carter Legacy soon.
July 9, 2018
Absolutely amazing
I loved this author from her guardians series so i thought i would give this series a try. She did not disappoint! This series is absolutely fantastic. The first two books have so many twists and turns that you would never see coming! I didnt think it could get any deeper, then i read this book, holy cow! The complexity of these characters and the story line is amazing. You feel like you are apart of this group and you don't ever want them to go away. I am begging for a fourth book!
I loved this author from her guardians series so i thought i would give this series a try. She did not disappoint! This series is absolutely fantastic. The first two books have so many twists and turns that you would never see coming! I didnt think it could get any deeper, then i read this book, holy cow! The complexity of these characters and the story line is amazing. You feel like you are apart of this group and you don't ever want them to go away. I am begging for a fourth book!
July 13, 2018
Never disappoits
Truly can say after reading all of Saunders works, if you are looking for an author who can keep you hooked on a series, look no further. Book three of this series brings the sisters together while opening doors for the next. Throughout this series you come to know each of the sisters, the men they love and their families. A great story with various twists, full of action, mystery, laughter and romance...really, what more could you want?
Truly can say after reading all of Saunders works, if you are looking for an author who can keep you hooked on a series, look no further. Book three of this series brings the sisters together while opening doors for the next. Throughout this series you come to know each of the sisters, the men they love and their families. A great story with various twists, full of action, mystery, laughter and romance...really, what more could you want?
February 20, 2019
Very satisfying ending to the series
The guys all find the women of their dreams... C' mon! Does love at first sight happen for everyone you know? Aside from that, this book settles all the issues from the series and answers all the questions that were still hanging. The virus issue is addressed and the world made mostly safe, if you discount the continued freedom of crooked politicians. If only real life could wrap everything up so neatly...
The guys all find the women of their dreams... C' mon! Does love at first sight happen for everyone you know? Aside from that, this book settles all the issues from the series and answers all the questions that were still hanging. The virus issue is addressed and the world made mostly safe, if you discount the continued freedom of crooked politicians. If only real life could wrap everything up so neatly...
June 21, 2018
Absolutely thrilling.
The third book in the Carter Legacy is undoubtedly the best so far. Katie's story kept me enthralled from the very start. I won't give any spoilers here, just that the shocks and surprises keep you on the edge of your seat. Impossible to put down and super exciting. I have loved all of Wendy Saunders books and avidly look forward to the next.
The third book in the Carter Legacy is undoubtedly the best so far. Katie's story kept me enthralled from the very start. I won't give any spoilers here, just that the shocks and surprises keep you on the edge of your seat. Impossible to put down and super exciting. I have loved all of Wendy Saunders books and avidly look forward to the next.
July 15, 2018
Blood Ties, was an AWESOME, AWESOME READ!!
Blood Ties, was a can't put down read, until the very end!! Everything, finally clicks together in this 3rd book! Good guys and bad guys galore, almost need score cards to keep track!! An AMAZING Series!! Looking forward to see, if another one is coming!!
Blood Ties, was a can't put down read, until the very end!! Everything, finally clicks together in this 3rd book! Good guys and bad guys galore, almost need score cards to keep track!! An AMAZING Series!! Looking forward to see, if another one is coming!!
July 23, 2018
Something for everyone
Whether you want mystery or romance this trilogy covers all bases. I just hope Wendy Saunders writes another to continue with the Carter/Fitzpatrick Legacy. Please hurry!
Whether you want mystery or romance this trilogy covers all bases. I just hope Wendy Saunders writes another to continue with the Carter/Fitzpatrick Legacy. Please hurry!
February 6, 2019
The Carter's rock!!
What a great read! All three books were awesome. I wanted to re kill their father for the horrible things he did. Chloe took the most and she still struggles but a hero in my book! Great write wendy. Thanks
What a great read! All three books were awesome. I wanted to re kill their father for the horrible things he did. Chloe took the most and she still struggles but a hero in my book! Great write wendy. Thanks
August 16, 2019
Blood Ties
A very good ending to a trilogy of thrillers. All three of these books were delicious in their own way. I could not put down any of the volumes before I finished it and I feel like I will enjoy reading them through a second time.
A very good ending to a trilogy of thrillers. All three of these books were delicious in their own way. I could not put down any of the volumes before I finished it and I feel like I will enjoy reading them through a second time.
July 15, 2018
i love this series. we need more stars to rate this book. the 3 book series is fantastic.
September 2, 2018
Great read
Kept you reading all night long. Great story line, but easy to figure out some of the plot. Enjoyable read
Kept you reading all night long. Great story line, but easy to figure out some of the plot. Enjoyable read
February 2, 2019
Love this series
Definitely worth your time to read this series and all others by her. She is a fantastic author. Weaves quite the stories!
Definitely worth your time to read this series and all others by her. She is a fantastic author. Weaves quite the stories!
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