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"Life is what happens while you're making other plans." ––John Lennon My true love Lizzy walked out of my life a few months ago, and I'm shredded, hoping she'll come back. I know I need to make some big changes, and that includes pushing Lizzy out of my heart. But I couldn't stop thinking about her––until I met a sassy girl named Alex. She changes everything. I'm a waitress at Rocco's and met Jack last night. He's dreamy, gorgeous, and our animal attraction is off charts. As soon as our gaze met, sparks flew. But can I trust him enough to share my dark secret? Several nights a week, I work at TABOO. I hate the place, and all the games they play...but my boss, Norris, knows my secret and he's making me stay. He treats me like a commodity, which is bad enough, but I'm beginning to think The Cribs––a gang of crazy mofo's––owns this place. When Norris kidnaps me, I realize my worst fears came true. I don't know how I'm going to get out of this mess. I struggle to escape...and I pray I'll see Jack just one more time. I know the mystery has to be killing him. I love him, I really do, but I worry about his safety and I know if The Cribs find out I care about Jack, they'll kill him.

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Published January 26, 2021

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90 reviews5 followers
August 16, 2021
All Over Emtions

This book will crush you, fill you with anger, and then fill you with so much happiness and love! I caught myself reading with a big smile on my face! This is a must read!! I couldn't put it down!
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Author 10 books193 followers
March 2, 2023
what a wild ride!

Alex and Jack are such wonderful characters fighting against the horrors of their past, when they collide together in a union of opportunity and passion, I just couldn’t stop rooting for them to see this through. Very enjoyable read with lots of heat!
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2,199 reviews37 followers
January 31, 2021
The Call is a dynamic story that will take readers on an exciting journey, ending with true love. This is a story of ghosting, tragedy, darkness, violence, hope, and love (with a hint of baseball). The story brings up real life dark issues and weaves them into a fictional tale of what love and respect can really accomplish; and the chemistry between Jack and Alex is explosive. I loved the real world feeling of the setting (San Francisco) the graphic emotions the story provoked in me and the tender romance that made the rough journey worth it. There were moments of laughter, sweetness, steam, and aggression that really made the story come to life. For me, this was an enjoyable, raw read. 4.25 stars.
2,000 reviews38 followers
July 26, 2021
Kathi Goldwyn has managed to pack this book full of so much that at times it seems almost overwhelming. The call is a romance, it's a gangland thriller, a story about love lost and love found, about changing careers and life-styles. The one thing it will never be is boring.
Although it's not a mystery, it kept me constantly wondering what was coming next as Jack and Alex explore each other, struggle to escape their pasts.
All round, it's a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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1,465 reviews23 followers
January 26, 2021
Great read.

This is a great dark read with lots of twist and turns. I love the intense story with lots of dark elements in it. Its written well and a great length. Can t wait for more by this author.
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173 reviews5 followers
February 24, 2022
The Call
by Kathi Goldwyn

The Call is a vibrant story taking readers on an extraordinary journey; an intense, emotional rollercoaster ride of healing. Filled with countless twists and turns, heartbreak, darkness, suspense, passion, hope, and love; showing readers what love, and respect will accomplish, given a chance. The mixture of the real world feeling of the stories setting, and the chemistry between the characters that is explosive; provokes vivid, and raw emotions in the readers. The Call will have readers riveted in their seats until the very last page, readers just will not be able to put this book down.

Author Ms. Kathi Goldwyn is amazing author the ways that she brings her stories to life right before the reader’s eyes. Ms. Kathi has a way with words that gets readers right where it counts, their hearts; she illustrates her stories, and her readers can feel the characters emotions and pain. I cannot wait to see what is next from this multi-talented author.

The Call is an enjoyable story to read; it will devastate you, fill you with anger, and then fill the readers with so much happiness and love. Ms. Kathi knocked this book out of the park, and The Call will be returning to my to-be-read pile, well done. Both are deserving of more than 5-stars, but that it the limit.
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495 reviews9 followers
February 18, 2022
I really like the author’s style of writing and the way she constructs a story in a way that is both engaging and moving. This is another great book that is well worth reading.
The characters are fascinating, I love Alex and how smart, courageous and independent she is. I love that she’s not a damsel in distress or a stereotypical crazy wild chick. She’s a mixture of everything which makes her much more believable and likeable. I also liked the way Jack’s journey developed throughout the story.
The book has many layers and lots of twists and turns to the plot along the way. There were moments that were totally unexpected and that keep the reader guessing. It is an action packed, exciting story, which also leaves you with a sense of hope after you finish reading.
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180 reviews3 followers
February 20, 2022
Phenomenal twist and turns read

The Call... WOW! What a twist and turn roller-coaster of love and suspense.
When Jack's girlfriend leaves and promises to call but never did after months Jack finally breaks down and tells his brother everything at a bar they went to often. When a waitress gives him her number everything changes.
Alex a waitress in a bar is in trouble and scared to tell Jack about it but when he finds out the roller-coaster race begins.
Kathi Goldwyn is an amazing story teller/writer. I just couldn't put this down.
I highly recommend this read.
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303 reviews11 followers
August 12, 2023
Katie broke my heart and then put it back together again in this rollercoaster, non-stop ride that has sexy scenes, dark overtones and second chances at a new love. It has everything a reader wants in a book. Steamy sex scenes, violence, and settings that are described so perfect I felt like I was there. And all the characters are well defined and very believable. If I could give this book a10 I would but I’ll have to settle for a five.
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296 reviews13 followers
March 1, 2022
Wowza, what a ride! I want to give this book more than 5 stars, it’s so good! This book is so well written, Kathi makes you feel like your in the book along for the ride, so hold on! And the steam level was unexpected but definitely welcome. The characters are some of the best I’ve come across. Alex is awesome! I read this book in one sitting and can’t wait to read it again!
29 reviews
February 24, 2021
Gangs, sex, and violence!! Oh my!!

Kathi knocked this book out of the park. There is real life drama that happens. The sex scenes are steamy from the start. There is ups and downs that rip at the heart strings, with a perfect end!! Way to go Kathi!!
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1,861 reviews100 followers
July 31, 2021
Lots of twists and turns. Intense, dark, and emotional at times. Jack's story is a journey that has some tough issues being thrown at him and is written so I felt like I was right there experiencing it all with him.
392 reviews1 follower
September 5, 2021
Don't Miss Out

This story takes you right along. You get attached to the characters. You love some and really dislike one. There are surprises through the whole story. Get so involved.
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Author 20 books124 followers
March 27, 2022
If you're looking for the following elements:
* an action packed romance
* an up close and personal first person by hero and the heroine POV
* a strong heroine
* a dangerous and sometimes dark situations
* a well-written and well-edited story.
you'll enjoy reading The Call.
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43 reviews
February 3, 2021
Omg

I love Alex and Jack's story. They are a strong couple who can face any adversity. They are a trust test of love.
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837 reviews63 followers
July 5, 2021
Amazing book to read. Kept me pulled into it. The cover fits into what the story is. I belive Alex and Jack are on the cover but I could be wrong. I do recommend this book.
5 star book.
31 reviews3 followers
February 17, 2022
The Call is a must read. If you haven't already read it, go do so and get it and read it. I would recommend The Call to anyone that loves to read.
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832 reviews10 followers
March 9, 2022
The Call is an intense book set in San Francisco. Jack has deep wounds from a past relationship and hasn’t moved forward with his life until he meets Alex one night at a local bar. There relationship is only about sex until danger enters in and then suddenly it’s deeper and more committed. The Call has twists and turns that I didn’t expect. The pace is insane. It will keep you up late at night wanting to read to the end.
154 reviews6 followers
March 6, 2023
Jack's life needs a reboot. His love has left him unexpectedly with no explanation. His job is boing, depressing and unfulfilling. He ha his brother who ii aways willing to be there for him and help. He meets a waitress and they clicked right way. Will a new job and relationship give him back meaning to his life or bring him turmoil., A thought provoking read that exploreses his relationships with some steaming love scenes and scary adventures.
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390 reviews4 followers
March 10, 2023
This is the first book I have read from author Kathi Goldwyn. I was overall 100% impressed. This book had just enough suspense and thrill to have you sitting at the end of your seat. The call was such an amazing book, and an emotional roller coaster jack and Alex are just so in love and just had to figure things out to make it work because I believe they are soulmates. I rate this book a 5/5 hands down. Great work author Kathi.
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286 reviews4 followers
February 9, 2021
Emotional intrigue

Love that Jack is shown as having emotional heart break but realizes he needed to move on. Alex is a tough bas ass woman who hascher own trouble but knows what she wants. The turmoil that they go through to be together is a rollercoaster. Definitely a must read. You will enjoy their journey.
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Author 68 books78 followers
December 1, 2022
BEWITCHING ROLLOR COASTER RIDE IN THIS HOT AND STEAMY ROMANTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL FICTION – THE CALL BY KATHI GOLDWYN

Ms. Goldwyn’s book The Call is a thrilling ride through tragedy, violence, darkness and hope. It calls the reader to read well into the night until they find the beauty of true love amidst the turmoil. It is a story that will haunt you.

Highly recommended
634 reviews17 followers
March 14, 2023
This is such a great romantic suspense book! I love both Alex and Jack, they are wonderful characters who deserve to find love. This story is very emotional and suspenseful and I didn’t want to put it down. I had to find out what would happen! Would they manage to escape their pasts and end up together? It’s really well written and definitely worth the read!
2,617 reviews25 followers
July 27, 2021
this book was just wow! he is trying to move on after his love left him. finally found the woman only she is tied up with some bad people. now its a race to save her and himself. read to find out what happens.
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