Dead Man's Hand

Colt Brothers Investigation #6

by B.J. Daniels

If he wants her love...He might have to show his hand

DJ Diamond’s partnership with Sadie Montclair is purely professional. But when a high-stakes poker game DJ organized turns violent, Sadie refuses to leave his side. Hiding out in a snowbound cabin gives them a chance to explore the feelings they’ve kept from each other…and makes them an easy target for the gangsters who want them dead.

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Harlequin, Mystery

249 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published October 12, 2023

About the author

B.J. Daniels started her life in Houston, Texas, before her family moved to Montana at age five. She grew up in a cabin in the Gallatin Canyon near Big Sky and later on Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone. Because of her love for Montana, most of her books are set there.
Born into a storytelling family, all she'd ever wanted to do was write stories. After a career as an award-winning newspaper journalist, she wrote and sold 37 short stories before she finally wrote her first book, ODD MAN OUT. Since then she has won numerous awards including a career achievement award for romantic suspense.
She lives in Montana with her husband, Parker, two Springer Spaniels. When she isn't writing, she quilts, boats and. makes rope/fabric baskets. She always reads, loving to lose herself in a good book.

Reviews

[Denise Schenk · Rating 5 out of 5]

DJ Diamond’s partnership with Sadie Montclair they are con artist. DJ Diamond was left at ranch when he was young has no idea about his parents. It seems he's part of Colt family and is a twin to Ansley Brookshire.
Great story line hate to see it end.

[Kea · Rating 5 out of 5]

DEAD MAN’S HAND by B.J. Daniels, Book 6 of A Colt Brothers Investigation.

Forced proximity, poker game gone wrong, vengeful gangsters, wonderful characters, lost twins reunited, family celebration . . . a perfect ending for the Colt Brothers Investigation. B. J. Daniels is my perennial favorite in the world of romantic suspense.. She never disappoints. I received this complimentary advanced copy from the author, and this is my honest review.

[Valri Western · Rating 5 out of 5]

DJ Diamond has been adrift most of his life. He doesn't know much about his actual family and was raised by a conman named Charlie who taught him the art of playing poker, among other things. But deep in his heart, he's a good guy. His partner, Sadie, has helped him in his poker playing gig over the years while he pays off Charlie's debts for her godfather. However, the final test is when a woman who was like a sister to DJ, calls and is desperate for help, and DJ goes to help her only to find out he might have been betrayed by her. He and Sadie start to run for their lives against some gangsters in a blizzard. Meanwhile, DJ finds out he may have a twin sister he never knew about and a whole family - talk about life changing! This is a great final book for this series! I have loved the Colt Family and will miss them! DJ will be part of the Colt Family and it will blow him away because he grew up without a family and he craves it! Sadie too! They are a great couple too!

[DeeAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

DEAD MAN’S HAND
by B.J. Daniels
Release date October 24,2023

This is the sixth book in the six book series. However, it can be read as a standalone. But why would you want to?

Another great book!

This is DJ Diamond’s, and Sadie Montclair’s story. And wow what a story!
DJ is trying to pay off his uncles gambling debts. The debt is owed to Sadie’s godfather. He and Sadie work as a poker team all the while running a con.
Just when DJ is all caught up and free! He gets a call from his foster sister Keira. She is in trouble and she needs his help. Sadie decides she’s not ready to let DJ go so she’s going to help him. Little did she know at the time the trouble she was going to encounter. Stranded shot at on the run.
This story is full of intrigue, family dysfunction, and a lot of love.

I recommend this book if you want, twist interns an edge of your seat thrills

I received this ARC from B.J. Daniels in return for my honest review.

[Karen Strang · Rating 5 out of 5]

DJ Diamond & Sadie Montclair are poker partners and they are good at running cons, but when DJ gets them into a game fronted by his childhood nemesis & town gangster, Titus Grandville, their lives are in danger. Also, DJ thinks he is playing this game to raise money to save his “sister” he was raised with, Keira, but is he really, or is Keira in on the plan?
Enter Ansley Brookshire, who recently found out she is actually a member of the Colt family. After some research, she discovers she is actually a twin & DJ Diamond could be her long lost brother that Ansley wants to give her away at her wedding, so she sends her fiancé, Buck Crawford, to find him. Is he the long lost twin & will Buck find him in time for the wedding? Will the Grandville thugs find him & Sadie first?
This book is a must read if you love intrigue!

[Tammy Morse · Rating 5 out of 5]

.Dead Man's Hand
B.J. Daniels

B.J. you made this one a fabulous book. From the first page to the last kept me intrigued and what was going to happen to the last page. She can write about a happy ever after for on character and about a poker game with another she kept it so you don't get lost in between. She also can put in about a baby being born and about many more pregnancy. This book changed many characters lives.
DJ Diamond had his hands full in keep Sadie Montclair safe as well as his own life.
Buck Crawford was on a mission to finding a missing twin.

Thank you B.J for writing thos book that had alot of action and suspense and romance included. Great story in this book with poker game, finding a missing twin and saving lives. Making a happy family bigger.

I recommend this book !!

[Phylis Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can say is B.J. Daniels did it again. She gave us an amazing book that you won't want to put down. She will have you on the edge of your seat.

I love the cast of characters and it's hard to say which one I loved the most. Sadie and DJ were both awesome players and so was Buck and Ansley and the rest of the Colts.

This is one of those books that I don't want to tell you much in the review because I don't want any spoilers. So I will leave you with this. You should check out this book . I think you will enjoy it as much as I did.

[Marjorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

DJ Diamond was raised by a grifter named Charlie. He learned how to play poker which is how he paid for his college. However, when he found out Charlie had a big debt, DJ decided to pay the debt. Doing this brings him in contact with Sadie Montclair and together they worked to pay off the debt by playing in poker games. However things take a turn for the worst when his “sister” Keira needs him to pay off her husband’s debt.

Such a good story and I didn’t even mention the family. Just an enjoyable story.

[Belinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book started with a bang, built to a crescendo and was a wild ride all the way through.

DJ and Sadie are in a high stakes card game that was a shock the way it ended.

When DJ needs help he calls Sadie and she cones to help him!

That is when all the wildness started.

DJ didn't know about what happened to him when he was younger but someone is looking for him.

A wonderfully well written, awesome ending to this series I loved how everything was tied together.

[Linda Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ansley wants her twin found and at her wedding. Buck is going to die trying.

Ansley is the new Colt and her wish for her wedding is that her twin give her away. Buck is going to do everything he can along with the Colt Boys to see that this happens. Now they just have to find DJ Diamond and bring him home. Not as easy as they thought.

[Carl Hunter]

Rating

As always i am very happy to have enjoyed b.j. Daniel book. I think i have. Read all her books over the years and have enjoyed each one. Hard to put it down when start reading. Form first sentence the book starts out holding my attention. Hope to get next book soon.

[Diane Morrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Good read from B.J. Daniels. I really liked this story, series, characters and the ongoing plot. This tale was a suspense in it's true form. From shoot them ups, to an avalanche, to finding love and family. Looking forward to reading more from this talented storyteller.

[Harlequin Books]

Romantic Suspense, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective, Western Romance
Miniseries
A Colt Brothers Investigation (Book #6)

[Harlequin Books]

Romantic Suspense, Police Procedural Mystery & Detective, Western Romance
Miniseries
A Colt Brothers Investigation (Book #6)

[Linda Zelinsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I another exciting read from BJ. She does not disappoint in the novel. She provides love, suspense and excitement.

[Sharon]

Purchased in epub format from Barnes and Noble for my Nook.

[Beverly Kee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this final book to this series!

Not sure why but I really liked this one, almost more than the others! Great storyline and lots of action!

[Linda Jennings · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good series by BJ Daniels. So far, I have not read one book that I have not liked. Keep up the good work.

[Maureen Hubley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it in a day.... Couldn't put it down

[MARY · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished this last book in this series. I loved reading it very much.

[Debra Shutters · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this story! I was drawn in to find out what is happening and how DJ and Sadie deal with everything they go through and it kept me reading to find out how it ends. Love the ending!