This is such a great standalone but interconnected series. Each book focuses on a different set of main characters in the same small town. Laura Griffin is excellent at romance suspense and gets the balance of romance and crime spot on. The murder case is fast paced and the chapters from the witness's POV add to the suspense. The romance element was cute and I was really rooting for them. Emmet taking care of Nicole was too damn adorable. As with the rest of the series, the ending is explosive and had me on the edge of my seat. 

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This is still such a fantastic series 20 books in. Although they can be read on their own I recommend reading them in order to understand the full depth of the characters and how the team works. Speaking of the team I love to hate the new guy, Turner. He makes me want to punch him in the face but I can’t wait to see more of him and how or even if he settles into the team. He’s definitely an interesting addition. 

 

The hunt for the killer and a potential missing child was tense and I had no idea how it was going to end. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked as well as a baffling set of clues. 

 

I also really enjoy seeing more of Josie and Noah’s personal life and although I have no idea how they are going to fit a child into their hectic life I am really rooting for them. I look forward to seeing how their lives develop.  

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I adore this series. They can be read as standalones but reading them in order shows Bree’s growth. The crimes are always gripping and the characters are so damn lovable. Seeing a sick Kayla interact with Matt was too adorable. Bree and her whole family make the books and they add a lightness to the darkness of the murders. Bree’s personal life is always balanced beautifully with the crime aspect. The investigation kept me guessing and while I kinda worked out the motive I was surprised by the reveal which I always enjoy. The ending was as dramatic as ever and I wasn’t sure who was going to make it out.  

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I normally love Helen Fields books but this one fell a bit flat for me. I found Midnights character frustrating and some of her actions didn’t match her need to protect her sister. I was slightly baffled as to why more staff weren’t suspicious of Necto and it’s weird practices. The Police’s actions were also a bit odd. I did however love Doris and Jessica and I enjoyed Dr Connie Woolwines appearance. The villain is terrifying and his crimes are gruesome. It was an interesting concept it just fell a bit short.  

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I've really enjoyed this new series and have just bought the Off Camus and Briar U series which I can't wait to get stuck into. I loved this even more than The Graham Effect. The chemistry and the banter is next level and had me hooked. There's the perfect balance of romance, spice, humour, and deeper emotions. It made me laugh as well as breaking my heart. I definitely shed a tear or two. Shane is so lovable and they make such an adorable couple. As with all of Elle's books, there are so many fantastic side characters to fall in love with as well as ones we already know and love. I adore that Diana is everyone's biggest supporter and she loves her friends deeply. Diana especially was so hard on herself after a certain event and I think the emotions were written well. Seeing them both grow and learn to trust each other was heartwarming. 

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This was a great introduction to Freya and her new team. I was expecting to find out more about her family/past and why she had to leave but I assume we will learn more in future books. The team worked well together and I look forward to seeing more of them. There are some great characters. The case of the drowned and missing girls was packed full of suspense and kept me guessing. I worked out the sad motive but I wasn't sure who the ring leader was. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for any future additions to this series.

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This book was exactly what I needed after a bit of a reading slump. A low stakes, closed door romance. I’m a huge fan of small town cowboy romances and bonus points for this one also having horses. I really enjoyed the equestrian element. It was written beautifully and I finished it in a day. Both Madison and Jack are lovable characters and I loved seeing their friendship grow when they were determined to hate each other. The slow burn was perfect. I also really liked that both Madison and Jack grow as people individually. The ending was the dream. There are so many amazing side characters but they are written so well it’s easy to keep track of them. I look forward to hopefully seeing some of their stories in this series. 

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This book was adorable. I don't know anything about baseball so whilst I had no idea what was happening with the game I still enjoyed being along for the ride. Gene and Luis are so freaking cute together and I loved seeing the progression from rivals to friends to lovers. They have fantastic banter and there is so much queer joy. The representation is done beautifully with a range of diverse characters. There are so many lovable characters I can't pick a favourite. Vince and Gene's friendship was at the top though. I thought the ADHD and anxiety representation was also done extremely well. Seeing how anxiety affects Luis was heartbreaking. I loved that both Gene and Luis felt very human. They both had their flaws but we get to see them grow. This book will make you feel all the emotions. 

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