Mimi Barbour

Cassandra, a virgin librarian, witnesses her twin brother get killed by members of his gang. She didn't see who the shooter was, but pledges to get retaliation for his death. As a result, she undergoes a physical change and enters the dark gang underworld to find his killer. While she continues her investigation, she meets Detective McGuire who is also investigating the murder. Eventually, they fall in love and get physical.

One thing about Cassi is that she can take care of herself. Trained as a boxer by her brother and gym owner, Rusty, she is powerful and fast. Cassi takes on the role of a sparring partner and trainer for an upcoming female champion with a bad attitude.

The story flowed smoothly and kept me engaged from the very beginning. However, the tempo slowed down toward the end without a shooter yet identified. It was then that I discovered that this is a six-book series and after reading the synopsis of books two and three, I decided to leave and possibly return in the future.

If you have the time and enjoy female hero stories, then get this book. I gave RETALIATION: HER SWEET REVENGE by Mimi Barbour four stars.… (mere)

Unforgettable Christmas Miracles (The Unforgettables Book 28) by Mimi Barbour

Candleglow and Mistletoe by Josie Riviera
Noelle is traveling to Snowy Rock and going to tend to her aunt's candle store.
After the crash she gets help from Gabe, a local and she's terriried of the icy roads.
She had also met a little girl and her mother-who had gotten injured....
What I like from the start are the music she plays-sounds so comforting and soothing as do the candle scents.
Like hearing all the tips on the candle making process and why it burns when wax gets too low.
Like Gabe's career and learning about it. She is able to find another piano to play because she's aunts is broken.
She opens up about her past and marriage...
There are other conflicts as he's taken Lucille out for Thanksgiving dinner and she's the owner of the other candle shop in town. Love hearing of the scenes and activities they do, so precious.
Love that Holly has come to set the record straight about Gabe...and that she had gotten through the performance with her ex.
Author bio and excerpt from A Snowy White Christmas is included. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.… (mere)