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******NEW RELEASE******
Kristine Mason’s life must be filled with music and happiness, because she makes her characters shine and I fall in love with them, causing me to tap my feet to a lively beat. And we are back with Mechanics and Mayhem, Book II, Jude to keep the beat going.
MY REVIEW
Jude has his share of baggage and he is an angry man. Unhappy. I love how he talks about her putting color in his black and white world. He thought he had blown his chance with her and there was no going back, though the ‘what if’ lingered in his mind.
Paige is a loyal friend, but the easy going girly girl can be a badass when she needs to be. I love how she describes herself, ‘an optimistic realist’, but sadness fills her life. I feel so bad for Paige. I first met her when I met Lucy, in Book I of Mechanics and Mayhem, Vlad. She has her own sad story. When Jude finds out, and he will, something will be done about it. The sexual tension between Paige and Jude, as they struggle to deal with their attraction, is driving them…and me…crazy. I just know they have to end up together.
Birdie is Paige’s grandma. She is a real hoot. Kristine Mason is fantastic at creating great characters filled with tons of personality.
Sully is a good time guy. Want some fun and laughs? Call Sully. Need comforting and sweet nothings…not for him. Are him and Paige really a couple?
Dean, Paige’s crazy ex, what a pathetic excuse for a man, husband and father.
Finally, their first kiss. Paige and Jude are at the garage…well… “This is like a bad sitcom.” Had me cracking up.
OMG. Blake is adorable. He is sweet, precocious and I immediately fell in love with the child.
‘He wondered if Paige realized he had a male mini-me.’
“Check it Paige.”
And then the shit hits the fan. I can’t believe Dean. Lives are at stake and I wonder who will be left standing. Kristine, you create some of the best villains.
Adults only please. We do have some sexy, sweet, hot, and steamy scenes.
I love the peripheral characters as much as the main ones, whether they are human or critter.. They all add their own bit of spice to the story. I can’t help but laugh and let my mind develop pictures as Vlad, Jude and Paige talk about Vlad and Lucy’s special needs critters and the latest addition, an arrogant peacock that is being shunned by the others. Love to SEE that.
Vlad and Lucy are planning their wedding and I can hardly wait to read about that!
I feel so close to the characters, sometimes it’s hard to believe they are fictional. I love to laugh with them, cry with them and find a happy ever after with them.
Whew…I feel wrung out, like I got rode hard and put up wet. Kristine Mason has the ability to wind me up, my emotions ratcheting up until I feel I can’t take any more. Then she throws in some laughs and lovin’ and I am ready to continue. Her stories are wild roller coaster rides that keep on giving until the last page is read. If you love romantic suspense, Kristine is a must read author!
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Jude (Mechanics and Mayhem) by Kristine Mason.
5 Stars
GOODREADS BLURB
Jude Kendrick, retired Army captain and owner of an auto repair shop, has spent over a decade putting the past to rest. After his fiancée’s brutal death, he never thought he’d risk his heart again. Then Paige Daniels walks into his garage. One look at her, and his black and white world bursts into color…until he realizes she’s dating his best friend, Sully.
Behind her smile, Paige hides a sad and agonizing secret. When she begins dating Sully, she’s looking for a fun distraction from her misery. The problem? Jude is the one who becomes a distraction. Especially after a forbidden kiss…
As Paige’s secrets unravel, Jude remains by her side. Although she’s fallen hard for him, their relationship becomes too much for Paige to handle, especially when her abusive ex-husband creeps back into her life. Can Paige and Jude’s love endure the sudden change in both their lives? Or will Paige’s ex get to her first? After all, he’ll do anything for revenge…even if it means murder.
Kristine Mason is the bestselling author of the popular romantic suspense trilogies, C.O.R.E. Shadow, and Ultimate C.O.R.E. She is currently working on her next trilogy, C.O.R.E. Above the Law, along with a series of Psychic C.O.R.E. novellas.
Although Kristine has published a few contemporary romance novels, she focuses most of her energy on her romantic suspense stories, which she loves for their blend of dark mystery/suspense and sexy romance. She is fascinated with what makes people afraid, and is famous for her depraved villains whose crimes present massive obstacles for her heroes and heroines to overcome.
Kristine has a degree in journalism from Ohio State University and lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband, four kids, and two dogs. If she’s not writing, she’s chauffeuring kids, gardening, or collecting gnomes. Oh, and she makes a mean chocolate chip cookie!Connect with Kristine on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kristinemasonauthor, Twitter https://twitter.com/KristineMason7 or email her at authorkristinemason@gmail.com. You can also find out more about Kristine’s books at http://www.kristinemason.net
MY REVIEWS FOR KRISTINE MASON’S NOVELS
- Shadow of Danger / Shadow of Perception / Shadow of Vengeance
- Ultimate Kill / Ultimate Fear / Ultimate Prey
- Celeste Files: Unlocked / Unjust / Unforgotten / Poisoned / Possessed
- Perfectly Twisted / Perfectly Toxic / Perfectly Tortured
- Sinful Sacrifices / Sinful Deeds / Sinful Vows
- Stab At Love
- Smile For Me (her novella in the Run collection,also sold on its own)
- Vlad
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Tense plot, dark story, sexy cover . . . all the makings for a great romantic suspense! Best of luck, Kristine, on this new book!
You said it all!
Thank you, Priscilla!
Oh man, this sounds so good! I’m going right now to check my Kindle and line up the books of hers that I haven’t read and get started. I’ll catch up and then me wants this!
You won’t regret it, Laura. I look forward to each and every book she writes!
LOL! I’m loving this plan, Laura!
This sounds really good. Is there any cheating Sherry?
Don’t worry about cheaters, Kimberly! That would be very unheroic and I can’t have that in my books!
Well…um…No. Her characters have principles and loyalty.
Sherry, Thank you for reviewing JUDE! It’s probably obvious I had a good time while writing this. Jude is my new book boyfriend and Birdie has become a favorite! I was cracking myself up during her scenes. Thanks again! I’ll have SULLY for you soon!
Yes, it was obvious. You have such great characters and it is easy to relate and fall in love with them all. I am looking forward to Sully’s story!