In His Sights: A Sugarland Blue Novel

~Reviewed by ANGELA & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

~Reviewed by ANGELA & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

Jo Davis has not disappointed me yet. In His Sights is another great addition to the Sugarland Blue Series. It had a good murder mystery, suspense and a sweet dose of romance.

Chris and Robyn have a very adult relationship. Obviously, they are older and they both know exactly what they want. I enjoyed their story; it was honest and straight to the point. Their issues, as far as their relationship, were all valid, and the way they dealt with them were never overdone and it was with very little angst. The mystery and suspense were light and enjoyable.  Davis added a Psycho theme to this novel that I never saw coming. And as many times as I’ve watched that movie, it never fails to creep me out. With that said, there was a scene here that was totally creepy, but fitting to the story.

Ms. Davis, of course, gives her readers a taste of her Firefighters of Station Five. A few of the fireman at Station Five as well as the men at Sugarland P.D. attended a party together. It was kind of awesome to see the two series merge like that.  There were a few updates on the characters from the previous books.  One that surprised me was about Drew, Kayne’s Godson.  Wow, I didn’t see that coming.  But as I said from my Hot Pursuit review, I have a feeling he will get his story told someday.  I can’t wait to read more of the Sugarland Blue series.

*ARC provided by publisher

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In His Sights by Jo Davis is the 3rd novel in her Sugarland Blue

In His Sights by Jo Davis is the 3rd novel in her Sugarland Blue series. I looked forward to reading this book, as I really enjoyed the first two books in this series. Chris Ford is our hero, and he is a detective on the Sugarland police force. Chris has only been in Sugarland for a few months, having moved there to be near his cousin Shane (also a detective, and one of our heroes in the earlier books). Chris has just about recovered from an injury on the job, but he tries to hide from others that he is feeling seriously under the weather. He pushes himself back to work

Dr. Robyn Lassiter is our heroine, and as she is walking with her young daughter, Maddy, she comes across Chris, who was approached by Maddy as looking sickly. Robyn tries to help, but Chris perks up when he sees her, and soon he will go all out to win over the beautiful doctor and her precious daughter.

While a romance is about to begin, a mystery develops that starts with Robyn at the hospital losing a patient to a heart attack. She becomes suspicious with the recent similar deaths that have been happening. She enlists the aid of the medical examiner to check into the symptoms of the deceased. While this will take time, poor Chris is unknowingly the next victim of a serial killer.

The romance between Chris and Robyn was very sweet and sensual. Chris knew he was falling hard for Robyn, and Maddy. He was not only hot, but so so sweet to both of them….a perfect match. The only issue was Robyn was hesitant to become involved in a relationship, having lost her husband a few years ago, and she did not want to get hurt again. But love will prevail, if Chris will survive the serial killer.

Both Robyn and Chris begin to suspect something might be very wrong in his house, since when he stayed over at Robyn’s ( yes very sexy nights), he would feel so much better.

As the mystery deepens, the danger escalates and the fierce breathtaking ride to the climatic ending made it impossible to put this book down. In His Sights is another wonderful story that was romance suspense at its best. In the middle of this suspenseful intense mystery, the romance was great, as I loved both Chris and Robyn. Jo Davis does it again with a fantastic addition to this fabulous series. If you love romance, mystery, suspense and a wonderful couple, then look no further than In His Sights.

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In His Sights by Jo Davis

Jo Davis takes readers back to Sugarland in the third book in her Sugarland Blue series, In His Sights. Davis is well known for her stories about firemen and policemen and dabbles in the paranormal as her alter-ego J.D. Tyler. Readers who are looking for a story about the every lives of service men and women will love this series. Davis has a knack for understanding what it takes to serve in this kind of career and the ups and downs it can cause in family life. In His Sights is a wild ride both in the romance and suspense departments. An excellent addition to this intriguing series! What I liked: Like most women, I like a man in uniform. There is just something about the people that serve and protect, whether it be a firefighter a police officer and even the doctor's that we depend on to keep us healthy. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to serve in those kinds of careers. In my book that is the definition of a hero. Jo Davis knows how to write about heroes. She started out with firefighters and now brings readers the Sugarland Blue series, focused on police officers. I think she does a fantastic job of feeling that pulse that beats just a little bit differently in these kinds of characters. She knows what makes them tick and what drives them and she writes about it flawlessly. Not only is Chris a great cop. But he's an all around great guy. He may have had a bit of a reputation for getting around in the beginning of the book, but when he finds the right woman all that goes out the window. He knows what he wants and what it will take to get it and more importantly keep it. I liked his commitment to his job and finding out what was going on and causing these unexplained deaths. Even when he was feeling the effects himself, he still kept driving ahead. Determination. Robyn was a great character as well. As I said before, doctors, nurses and people in the health field also gain a lot of my respect. It takes a lot of drive to work the kinds of schedules they do and to see the kinds of things they have to see. I loved the fact that Robyn was inquisitive. She knew something was up and once she teamed up with Chris was instrumental in figuring it all out. She was also a great mom, another one of those unsung heroes. I loved the way she protected her daughter and thought about what was important to her life, as well as, her own. Selflessness. One of my favorite parts of this book wasn't the sizzling romance believe it or not. It was the interactions between not only Chris and Robyn but Chris with Robyn's daughter. A real man understands that he can never take the place of child's father and I loved the fact that Davis made Chris a real man. He wanted not only Robyn but the family that they would have together. It was heart felt and totally believable. What I didn't like: I liked the whole thing. I think Davis was pretty spot on in both the suspense and romance aspects of the book. Bottom Line: The romance was hot and steamy and the suspense was fast paced and creepy as all get out. I mean, these bad guys were twisted. I loved the way that Davis ties everything together. There was great balance in the story and more importantly there was a wonderful sense of accomplishment. They did something right and it felt good and the reader is sure to feel it as well.

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NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4 REVIEW:  In ¿In His Sights¿ we get to learn

NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4
REVIEW: 
In “In His Sights” we get to learn more about Chris Ford. Chris is finally recovered from injuries he sustained while helping a fellow officer. Now he is ready to take back his life. Only problem is that he is plagued with some kind of illness. An illness that just seems to only getting worse. 

With a string of deaths in seemingly healthy people Dr. Lassiter thinks something strange is happening. But first she needs to prove that the deaths are in fact not natural. But when Chris is admitted to the hospital with the same symptoms Robyn is convinced that this is no normal illness. But the question is will they figure it out before anymore victims turn up?
In His Sights is book 3 in Sugarland Blues series and another great story from Ms. Davis. Chris & Robyn are both great characters. Chris is a great cop that doesn’t know the meaning of stop both at his job or in his personal life. Robyn on the other hand has no desire to do anything more than take care of herself and her daughter. But thankfully Chris blows that notion right out of the water. 
If you have enjoyed the prior Sugarland Blues books you will enjoy Chris & Robyn’s book. If you are new to the Sugarland Blues Series no fear you can read In His Sights and not be lost, although I would suggest reading the series from book one (mostly because I don’t like reading books out of order :D )

Disclaimer: 
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review. 

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Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Vivacious Valkyrie - Marta: *

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Vivacious Valkyrie - Marta:
*Copy gifted in exchange for an honest review

--Actual rating 4.5 Skulls

This is the third book in the Sugarland Blue series that features the detectives working in the Sugarland police department . This is a romantic suspense series that features strong men and women who will do whatever it takes to uphold the law but always find time for their loved ones. Prepare to read about mysterious deaths and an insane revenge whilst this fast paced story pulls you in and doesn't let go until the very last page. Gritty and full of emotion this series just keeps getting better with each installment.

In Sugarland Detective Chris Ford is always seen as a bit of a player with an eye for the ladies but seemingly no intention of ever settling down . When he keeps feeling weak and ill he shrugs it off but when his symptoms put him in the path of the lovely Dr Robyn Lassiter his blood pressure rises and it's not just because he's sick! Forced to admit that his mysterious symptoms might be serious Chris wants more than ever to find a cure but he's determined to be around to get to know Robyn better.

Robyn moved to Sugarland with her daughter after the death of her husband. She has thrown herself into her work and can't help but notice that deaths keep occurring that seem oddly similar. When the sexy Detective Chris Ford starts to show the same symptoms her fear starts to rise as it's looking more and more as if someone is poisoning people. There's a connection somewhere but finding it will test all their inner strength as it looks as if time is running out for Chris!

Oh this was a great story and if you normally enjoy the likes of Karen Rose or Karin Slaughter then this book will be right up your street. A fast paced story full of twists and a mystery to solve. It's a truly diabolical plan that the perpetrator has and innocent people are dying because of it. I think what makes it feel worse is the fact that it has taken so long for anyone to realise what's happening and for many the truth is revealed far too late.

Add to all this the human element with a romance that just feels so right and it's a great read. Chris may seem to many to have it all but meeting Robyn shows him just how much he is missing. He is quite a surprise as he jumps head first into the idea of a relationship with the lovely doctor and indeed it's Robyn who seems cautious. It's understandable that as a mother she wouldn't want to push things too quickly but his pursuit of her is lovely to read. Romantic picnics and flowers plus of course hot sex all work together to work their magic though and it's a beautiful thing as this family comes together.

Jo Davis has managed to write a sexy story filled with danger and a cracking ending that will have readers on the edge of their seat. It's a wild ride but there's a heartwarming scene that will leave you truly emotional as Chris finally gets what he had in his sights!

Ms Davis also writes smoking hot stories under the name J D Tyler too and I thoroughly recommend those if you enjoy a paranormal romance.

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