Tango one by Stephen Leather
In different parts of London, three recruits prepare for their first day at the Metropolitan Police's training centre at Hendon. All three had succeeded in getting into the police in spite of weaknesses. But on their first day, the assistant commissioner announces that he wants them to join a team of undercover detectives. Their brief? To become criminals; to work their way up through whatever criminal organisations they can get access to, and to collate evidence against the criminals they come across. Their target? One of the world's biggest drug dealers. Den Donovan, alias 'Tango One' - number one on HM Customs and Excise List of most wanted criminals. Three years later all the recruits are getting close to their target. Too close, perhaps, to remember the rules...
This was a great book, this is a page-turner and even coming toward the end I had no idea how it would all end It's fast moving and keeps you guessing right to the end as to what will happen. The twist at the end was such a surprise.Her Secret Crime by Tikiri Herath
Sometimes, it’s your own family who wants you dead….
It’s midnight.
FBI Special Agent Tanya Stone and her K9 dog, Max, arrive at a private island to investigate a suspicious death.
Tanya is undercover, on the pursuit of a vicious organized crime ring. What she doesn’t expect to find is the matriarch of the Kensington family had just shot herself in the head.
Her blood-soaked face lies immobile on her gold-rimmed plate, red splatters on the sterling silver and pristine tablecloth.
But a deadlier danger lurks in the shadows.
A new terror rips through the mansion as a killer targets the remaining family members.
One by one.
Tanya fights off disturbing memories of her own mother’s brutal death to hunt the mysterious murderer.
First, she’ll have to confront the liars, swindlers, and impostors, because everyone in this twisted house is hiding a dark secret.
But one truth is chillingly clear.
The killer will protect a horrific family past by any means necessary. And their next targets are Tanya and Max….
It’s midnight.
FBI Special Agent Tanya Stone and her K9 dog, Max, arrive at a private island to investigate a suspicious death.
Tanya is undercover, on the pursuit of a vicious organized crime ring. What she doesn’t expect to find is the matriarch of the Kensington family had just shot herself in the head.
Her blood-soaked face lies immobile on her gold-rimmed plate, red splatters on the sterling silver and pristine tablecloth.
But a deadlier danger lurks in the shadows.
A new terror rips through the mansion as a killer targets the remaining family members.
One by one.
Tanya fights off disturbing memories of her own mother’s brutal death to hunt the mysterious murderer.
First, she’ll have to confront the liars, swindlers, and impostors, because everyone in this twisted house is hiding a dark secret.
But one truth is chillingly clear.
The killer will protect a horrific family past by any means necessary. And their next targets are Tanya and Max….
This was a good story and kept my interest but some of the things that happened were pretty far fetched and unrealistic!
After He Took by Rylie Dark
As a former corrections officer at a prison of ruthless inmates, Detective Sloane Riddle is persistently tormented by memories of the prison system. Now, she uses her insight into criminal psychology to solve murders and high-profile cases—but will success come at the risk of her own safety?
When several convicts vanish into the desert night during a prison break, Sloane faces off against suspects from her past life as a corrections officer. Haunted by chilling memories, she must untangle a snare of deadly clues before another body turns up.
When several convicts vanish into the desert night during a prison break, Sloane faces off against suspects from her past life as a corrections officer. Haunted by chilling memories, she must untangle a snare of deadly clues before another body turns up.
This was pretty good, it did keep me guessing and interested.
Last Kiss by Luanne Rice
A face on a poster, a name in the news, an inexplicable tragedy. A promising young man goes out one warm summer evening and is found dead—murdered—less than twenty-four hours later. No motive. No clues. No answers. Most people reflect briefly on the disturbing headlines, perhaps say a silent prayer of safely removed sympathy, and go on with their lives. But what if the young man was your son? Or your true love?
Nearly a year after the death of eighteen-year-old Charlie, singer-songwriter Sheridan Rosslare still hasn’t played a note of the music that was once her life’s passion. Tucked away in the beach house where she raised her only child, she lives with her memories of him and a grief too big to share even with her beloved sisters or her dear friend Stevie Moore. Nor can Stevie comfort Charlie’s heartbroken girlfriend, Nell Kilvert, whom she regards as a daughter. Nell won’t rest until she finds out what really happened to the boy she loved. Out of the past she summons a man she believes cares enough, and is tough enough, to uncover the truth—Sheridan’s long-ago soul mate, Gavin Dawson.
Now Gavin’s boat, the Squire Toby, sits anchored in the harbor within sight of the window of the woman he once loved, still loves, and will always love. Sheridan, too, had once fervently believed in the miraculous power of love and healing, forgiveness, connection, and reconnection. But that faith died along with her son….
Nearly a year after the death of eighteen-year-old Charlie, singer-songwriter Sheridan Rosslare still hasn’t played a note of the music that was once her life’s passion. Tucked away in the beach house where she raised her only child, she lives with her memories of him and a grief too big to share even with her beloved sisters or her dear friend Stevie Moore. Nor can Stevie comfort Charlie’s heartbroken girlfriend, Nell Kilvert, whom she regards as a daughter. Nell won’t rest until she finds out what really happened to the boy she loved. Out of the past she summons a man she believes cares enough, and is tough enough, to uncover the truth—Sheridan’s long-ago soul mate, Gavin Dawson.
Now Gavin’s boat, the Squire Toby, sits anchored in the harbor within sight of the window of the woman he once loved, still loves, and will always love. Sheridan, too, had once fervently believed in the miraculous power of love and healing, forgiveness, connection, and reconnection. But that faith died along with her son….
Several tear jerky moments. It was a good read but parts of it dragged on and on.
You'll Be Sorry by Ava Strong
Police officer and single mom Megan York is doing her best to raise her daughter in her small Midwestern town, hoping her past won’t come back to haunt her and that her violent ex won’t be released from prison. But when women turn up murdered on local sailboats, victims of a serial killer, Megan must enter the mind of a killer and tackle the toughest case of her career—while her ex comes up for parole. Can Megan stop a killer—and save her family?
This was good and scary and kept my interest . The police were always racing to beat the clock to try to get ahead of the killer. Soft Focus by Jayne Ann Krentz
Elizabeth Cabot is all business. She knows how to maximize her investments and cut her losses--in both her career and her personal life.
So when she discovers that Jack Fairfax has deceived her, she's determined to end their relationship. Putting a stop to their budding romance is easy. But breaking up their business deal will be more difficult. Despite all her efforts, she has no luck disentangling herself from Jack's client company, Excalibur. But the situation becomes even more strained when a new obstacle a lethal act of sabotage that could put both of them out of business for good.
Elizabeth is no fool. If she can help Jack save Excalibur, she'll recoup her substantial investment plus millions in profit. Putting her emotions aside, she insists on helping him search for the scientist who's disappeared with a valuable new crystal that could revolutionize the high-tech industry. She'll go in, solve the problem--and get out.
The trail leads Elizabeth and Jack to a fringe film festival, but their goal is as elusive as the shadowy black-and-white images from classic noir films. Life starts to imitate art, and double-dealing seems to be the name of the game. For these business adversaries turned reluctant partners, keeping an eye on each other--and the lid on a sizzling attraction--seems the only insurance against further treachery. But with millions at stake, trust can turn to betrayal in the blink of an eye.
The story line was okay but the main characters were a bit of a pain and a lot of their interactions were unrealistic.So when she discovers that Jack Fairfax has deceived her, she's determined to end their relationship. Putting a stop to their budding romance is easy. But breaking up their business deal will be more difficult. Despite all her efforts, she has no luck disentangling herself from Jack's client company, Excalibur. But the situation becomes even more strained when a new obstacle a lethal act of sabotage that could put both of them out of business for good.
Elizabeth is no fool. If she can help Jack save Excalibur, she'll recoup her substantial investment plus millions in profit. Putting her emotions aside, she insists on helping him search for the scientist who's disappeared with a valuable new crystal that could revolutionize the high-tech industry. She'll go in, solve the problem--and get out.
The trail leads Elizabeth and Jack to a fringe film festival, but their goal is as elusive as the shadowy black-and-white images from classic noir films. Life starts to imitate art, and double-dealing seems to be the name of the game. For these business adversaries turned reluctant partners, keeping an eye on each other--and the lid on a sizzling attraction--seems the only insurance against further treachery. But with millions at stake, trust can turn to betrayal in the blink of an eye.
Well finally I'm posting the last of my 2025 books read. I had such good intensions of keeping ahead of this posting but didn't seem to work out that way. I'm also kind of surprised that I only read 36 books last year! Don't know why but it is what it is!. Hopefully I'll keep up with posting this year.