Run for the Roses
Cover art by TL Bland
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An All Romance eBooks Top 100 Mystery/Suspense Prism Book Alliance: Paisley give 4 stars! There is a lot to like about this little book. For starters, even though it’s a novella it packs a pretty good fist of drama. Read the review.
Mrs. Condit & Friends: Some reviews are extra special. Not because of what the reviewer says or the rating given, but because of who offers those words and in this case sweet peas. So, I was doubly delighted to wake up to not only a review by Becky Condit, but FIVE wonderful sweet peas to boot for Run for the Roses! A big hug and Thank you! Becky's Review: Elizabeth Noble writes stories I love, with characters I can’t forget, and in a style that hits me on the bookshelf I like. In Run for the Roses, set around the Kentucky Derby, we run into a murder mystery as well as a story about horses and what it takes to get a horse into the most famous race of all.While female jockeys are still relatively rare, Janelle is a very believable character. Wyatt and Val are a May December couple who are also very believable. The only thing that was slightly on the this-is-a-stretch side of things is the overly complicated backstory for Wyatt and Janelle, but even that didn’t diminish my enjoyment of this wonderful book. This is the first of a new series so you can bet I’ll be watching for the next thriller from Elizabeth Noble.  |
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Hearts on Fire Reviews: Wendy awards 4.5 stars and says: This book had some sugar and spice, a hint of naughty, but lots of nice – it was like a comfort read with a kick! Read the review.
Love Bytes Reviews: Donna gives 4 stars and one of the most creative recommendations ever: this book comes with an Endorsed by Donna sticker slapped on its rump. It truly is worth reading. Read the review. MM Good Book Reviews: Pixie says: I recommend this to those who love horse-racing mysteries, relationships being repaired and flourishing, new romances developing and a very happy ending after some danger and angst. Read the review. The Blogger Girls: Nikyta gives four stars and says: In the end, though, I absolutely loved this book! The characters are intriguing, the story is fast paced and interesting and I really liked the little mystery that plays out in the story. Read the review. |
Blurb:
Wanting to end his pattern of choosing controlling and abusive men, Vladimir ‘Val’ Mihalic figures it’s better to live alone than live in fear. Just when things are settling down—his biggest trouble recently is a Kentucky Derby hopeful that won’t load into a starting gate—his best friend Janelle’s violent ex-boyfriend kidnaps her. After she’s seriously injured in a car wreck, Wyatt Harig, Janelle’s estranged father, comes around to tend to his daughter. Despite Val’s determination to avoid relationships, Wyatt interests him in ways that make his resolve waver. As complications and repercussions pile on in the aftermath of Janelle’s kidnapping—including a gambling charge and a murder—Wyatt and Val must work together to seek answers. And the closer they get to each other, the more Val wants them to stay that way.
Excerpt:
Wyatt glanced down and grinned at the same time. He was nice looking when he smiled. Obviously he’d heard that more than once. “Janelle is adopted. And yes, she knows.” He put his hands in his pants pockets and sighed. “Do we have to do this through the door?”
“I… uh… don’t really….”
“I’m an investigator, and I work in antiquities. I’m not a mob hit man.”
“You do sort of look like one,” Val said.
Wyatt chuckled. “Nah, they spend much more on their clothes.”
Val unlocked the door and stepped back so Wyatt could enter. He was impressed that Wyatt wasn’t bothered by three big dogs dancing around at his feet. Instead he put one hand out for them to sniff and walked between them.
Wyatt held out his hand and smiled. “Let’s try again. I’m Janelle’s father, Wyatt Harig. You and your entourage are…?”
Val shook the offered hand. Wyatt’s hand was strong, his handshake firm. His hand was as warm as his smile. “Vladimir Mihalic. Val. They’re Cooper, Bear, and Titan.” He pointed to each dog as he said their name.
“Good-looking crew you have. Trained to kill on command?” Wyatt asked.
“Y-yes.”
“Uh-huh.” Wyatt tilted his head to one side and leaned down far enough to pat the dogs.
“Not buying it, huh?”
“Not in the least,” Wyatt said. “I can tell they’re incredibly vicious.”
“I guess the hand licking blew their cover.” Val glanced at the floor for a second and scratched at his forearm.
Wanting to end his pattern of choosing controlling and abusive men, Vladimir ‘Val’ Mihalic figures it’s better to live alone than live in fear. Just when things are settling down—his biggest trouble recently is a Kentucky Derby hopeful that won’t load into a starting gate—his best friend Janelle’s violent ex-boyfriend kidnaps her. After she’s seriously injured in a car wreck, Wyatt Harig, Janelle’s estranged father, comes around to tend to his daughter. Despite Val’s determination to avoid relationships, Wyatt interests him in ways that make his resolve waver. As complications and repercussions pile on in the aftermath of Janelle’s kidnapping—including a gambling charge and a murder—Wyatt and Val must work together to seek answers. And the closer they get to each other, the more Val wants them to stay that way.
Excerpt:
Wyatt glanced down and grinned at the same time. He was nice looking when he smiled. Obviously he’d heard that more than once. “Janelle is adopted. And yes, she knows.” He put his hands in his pants pockets and sighed. “Do we have to do this through the door?”
“I… uh… don’t really….”
“I’m an investigator, and I work in antiquities. I’m not a mob hit man.”
“You do sort of look like one,” Val said.
Wyatt chuckled. “Nah, they spend much more on their clothes.”
Val unlocked the door and stepped back so Wyatt could enter. He was impressed that Wyatt wasn’t bothered by three big dogs dancing around at his feet. Instead he put one hand out for them to sniff and walked between them.
Wyatt held out his hand and smiled. “Let’s try again. I’m Janelle’s father, Wyatt Harig. You and your entourage are…?”
Val shook the offered hand. Wyatt’s hand was strong, his handshake firm. His hand was as warm as his smile. “Vladimir Mihalic. Val. They’re Cooper, Bear, and Titan.” He pointed to each dog as he said their name.
“Good-looking crew you have. Trained to kill on command?” Wyatt asked.
“Y-yes.”
“Uh-huh.” Wyatt tilted his head to one side and leaned down far enough to pat the dogs.
“Not buying it, huh?”
“Not in the least,” Wyatt said. “I can tell they’re incredibly vicious.”
“I guess the hand licking blew their cover.” Val glanced at the floor for a second and scratched at his forearm.
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