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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Review: Not Quite The Trap (Lindsay Lane FBI Thriller #6) by Nora Kane @norakane_author

Not Quite The Trap

Lindsay Lane FBI Thriller #6

by Nora Kane

Published: February 26, 2026

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Fiction

 

Blurb:

FBI agent Lindsay Lane knows one hard truth about her job: wherever she goes, death follows.

When a missing woman case pulls her into the isolated mountain town of Black Bear Springs, that truth becomes impossible to ignore.

The search for a hostage spirals into a brutal chain of violence, and every answer only raises darker questions.

Everyone has a story.
Some are lies. Some are half-truths. And some are carefully constructed to hide something far worse.

As Lindsay closes in on the truth, the lines between victim and accomplice begin to blur.
With a killer still at large and the body count rising, she’s forced to confront a possibility she doesn’t want to believe—before the case claims another life.

A character-driven FBI thriller packed with twists and escalating danger.
Perfect for readers of Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh.


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My Review:

Unlike the title suggests, Not Quite The Trap captivated me from the very first page, pulling me deep into its narrative and certainly ensnaring me. The story kicks off with an explosive start and maintains its intensity throughout.

A man enters the jail and begins shooting indiscriminately. Indeed, I was immediately drawn in by this. The entire scene unfolded in my mind as if I were present, witnessing the chaos firsthand. I could almost hear the gunfire echoing with each shot. I could only imagine the look on the man's face with every pull of the trigger. I believe I was flinching with each gunshot.

A woman goes missing, prompting Detective Lindsay Lane to step in and locate her, ideally before the situation escalates to a fatal conclusion. Lindsay's investigation reveals that numerous individuals have much to share. However, discerning the truth proves to be more challenging than it appears.

Not Quite The Trap is the sixth installment in the Lindsay Lane FBI Thriller series by Nora Kane, and I eagerly anticipate delving into the next book. I am enthralled by the mystery and suspense that keep me engaged with every word as I hasten toward the conclusion, reluctant to see it end.

Grab a copy of Not Quite The Trap today for yet another exhilarating mystery to unravel.

Check out all the books in the Lindsay Lane FBI Thriller Series I’ve read.


Not Quite The Enemy #1

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Not Quite The Truth #2

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Not Quite The End #3

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Not Quite The Score #4

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Not Quite The Target #5

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Not Quite The Trap #6

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Review: Aramis Station (Phaethon Corp. #5) by Jaxon Reed @AuthorJaxonReed

Aramis Station

Phaethon Corp. #5

by Jaxon Reed

Published: February 26, 2026

Genre: Space Opera, Science Fiction, Space Marine

Blurb:


Somehow Tom Savage has acquired a space station. This has the happy benefit of a home base for Bo Duckworth’s surplus Marines. But it also paints a target on the back of Phaethon Corp. out in the frontiers of space, and every miner with a score to settle knows where to find their property now. But little details like the threat of imminent death don’t bother the Duck and his team . . .

Get ready for gunfights, bar brawls, and gadgets galore! Grab the latest book in this action-packed, fast-release sci-fi series!


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My Review:

Aramis Station is the fifth installment in the Phaethon Corp. series by Jaxon Reed. This book is packed with enough action to keep you engrossed. It starts with an explosive opening. I found it impossible to put down, even if I had wanted to, which I certainly didn’t. The intensity of the action was compelling. It kept my adrenaline pumping.

Ships and characters were appearing and disappearing, bar brawls and threats were exchanged. A guy offered Bo a deal to join forces with them or face war. Naturally, Bo declined. That’s when the attack began, with drones coming at them, but Bo and Tobias were prepared and fought back.

As I mentioned, there’s an abundance of action that keeps the story moving. I could vividly picture everything unfolding in my mind as if I were traveling through space alongside them. I enjoyed imagining Bo, Tobias, and Lisa zipping through the cosmos. I’ve said it before, but I truly wish to see the Phaethon Corp. series turned into a television show.

I can’t get enough of this series and am always looking forward to the next book. I’m excited to see what adventures await Bo, Tobias, the little bots, Lisa, and everyone else on Tom Salvage’s planet. The world-building remains some of the finest I’ve ever encountered.

As always, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Aramis Station today for another thrilling space adventure in the Phaethon Corp. universe.

Check out all the books in the Phaethon Corp. series I’ve read.


Surplus Marines #1

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Top Duck #2

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Miner War #3

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Phaethon Expansion #4

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Aramis Station #5

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Book Blast + #Giveaway: The Obscura Syndicate by Raven Storme @GoddessFish



This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Raven Storme will be awarding a signed paperback and book plate to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.


Blurb:

 

Lira was meant to die for the throne.

Cassian Vale was trained to be the blade that ended her.

But the moment he hesitates—one heartbeat, one breath—everything forbidden ignites.

Now the deadliest man in the Syndicate is the only thing standing between Lira and a prophecy that demands her blood. He should fear her. He should kill her. Instead… he can’t stop wanting her.

She’s the girl marked for sacrifice.
He’s the weapon shaped to obey.

Together, they become the spark that threatens to burn Obscura to ashes

As Lira’s power awakens and the throne tightens its grip, their desire becomes its own kind of danger—raw, consuming, and impossible to survive untouched. Enemies hunt them. Shadows follow them. And the kingdom whispers one truth:

If Cassian doesn’t ruin her, she’ll ruin him.

A dark, seductive story of prophecy, power, and a love so intense it could topple a kingdom.

 

Purchase THE OBSCURA SYNDICATE on Amazon

 

Read an Excerpt


“You shouldn’t look at me like that,” Cassian said.

I didn’t stop.

“How should I look at you?” I asked, stepping closer, close enough to feel the heat rolling off his body. “Like a monster?”

His jaw clenched. “Like someone who can ruin you.”

I smiled. “You already have.”

His hand came up fast, pinning me to the wall—not violent, but unyielding. His body crowded mine, every inch of him a warning I ignored willingly.

“You don’t understand what you’re inviting,” he murmured.

“I understand exactly,” I said, fingers sliding into his coat, finding the steady thrum of his heart. “You don’t touch things you don’t intend to keep.”

His breath stuttered.

“Say that again,” he said.

“I’m not afraid of you.”

That was the moment he lost control.

His mouth crushed to mine, all restraint burned away, and the world narrowed to breath, skin, and the terrifying certainty that neither of us would walk away unchanged.

About the Author:



Raven 🐦‍⬛ Storme writes dark, smut-heavy romance for readers who crave obsession, power struggles, and secrets whispered in the dark. Living in Pennsylvania, she’s been married for fourteen years and shares her life with fourteen dogs—because calm has never been her aesthetic. Her debut series, The Obscura Syndicate, dives into forbidden desire, shadowy loyalties, and characters who blur every moral line. Raven believes love is messy, passion is dangerous, and the best stories live in the dark.

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Signed paperback and book plate





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Release Blitz + #Giveaway: Just Look at Those Boots by Sherry Roberts @RABTBookTours

 


Children's Western

Date Published: 02-26-2026

Publisher: Solander Press



A.J. is so excited about his new cowboy boots. He wears them on the first day of the school year. Mom said it was for only one day and then back to his regular boots or sneakers. During recess, A.J. plays in an exciting game of kickball. His boots get very messy during the game.

When he gets home, Jon, the farm hand, see the boots and tells him to clean them up then get into his work boots. Jon tells him to give Lady Star a ride because she’s waited all day for him.

On the ride, A.J. heads to the shallow pond out in one field. While A.J. daydreams, Lady Star sees the pond and decides to get there fast. A.J. loses control of Lady Star and finds himself thrown into the pond. Daydreaming on the ride means A.J. has additional chores when he returns to the barn.


In this second book, Sherry Roberts continues to tell stories inspired by her father’s childhood during the 1930s and 1940s in Northeast Oklahoma. For those who enjoy stores of the American West, as well as history, Just Look At Those Boots, is a must-read.

 

About the Author

 

Sherry Roberts is an award-winning children’s book author. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Louisville. She has written multiple award-winning fiction picture books such as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…A First for Gus, Hello, Can I Bug You?, Gabriel and the Special Memorial Day, What’s Wrong with Barnaby, and The Best Reading Buddy. She also has written two non-fiction award-winning picture books, Sonnet, Sonnet, What’s in Your Bonnet? and A Visit Through the Wetlands. These two were illustrated with her photography. Sherry’s newest picture book, Amica Helps Zoe, was featured in Kirkus e-newsletter June 2025 as Indie Pick and received a Get It: Recommend review.

As a former middle school teacher, Dr. Roberts decided to write her first middle-grade novel (ages 8-13). Her debut novel, The Galaxy According to CeCe, is the first book in a three-book series. It was officially released on February 24, 2024. Book two, The Galaxy According to Cece: The Mysterious Dr. Pruitt, was released August 2024. Book three, The Galaxy According to Cece: The Stars Align, released February 2025.

Sherry’s next venture is a chapter book series (ages 6-8). The first book, Just Call Me Pardner, was released August 1, 2025. The series is about a young boy in the 1930s on a small farm in Northeastern Oklahoma and is inspired by stories of her father’s childhood in the 1930s. Book 2, Just Look at Those Boots, launches in early 2026, with Book 3, Just Don’t Give a Girl a Frog, launching in November 2026.

Dr. Roberts has also written many articles that appear in various academic journals, along with three textbooks. Personal Financial Literacy is in its fourth edition (Pearson). She is an associate professor of Marketing in Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University.


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Release Blitz + #Giveaway: Call in the Dogs by Charlie Amos @RABTBookTours




Western/Cowboy,  Cherokee, Outlaw

Date Published: 02-26-2026

Publisher: Write the West Press an imprint of Paperback Press, LLC Springfield, Missouri



Levi Kuratowski, better known as “Little Kansas,” only thinks his days of carrying a gun are over. With a trading license approved by the Cherokee Nation he is determined to build a trading post on the banks of Spring Creek. Soon however he must set his hammer aside and take up his colt revolver. Upon receiving word that the outlaw Bill Kirby has escaped custody he prepares to face his old adversary.

Levi’s friend, Cherokee rancher Turon Turtle vows to offer aid and his rifle. Turon’s strong willed sister, Ruth, has a different vow in mind for Levi. Levi soon finds the determined Ruth as challenging as the inevitable showdown that has yet to come.

For the first time since leaving Europe three years earlier his has a sense of home. He finds customers in the neighboring Cherokee and travelers. More importantly he finds friends. Unknown to Levi is the whereabouts of the outlaw Kirby. Can Levi rely on his new friends and community? Will Levi be able to hold on to what he has built and face the man who thinks nothing except for the destruction of Levi and all he holds dear?

 

About the Author

 


Born and raised on the Ozark Plateau. Charlie Amos grew up in the footsteps of outlaws, cowboys, and woodsmen. He currently lives in Oklahoma with his wife, children, and dog Banjo. When he is not tending cattle and kids he is reading and writing about the American West. Years of working in agriculture, forestry, trucking, and teaching school has laid the foundation of telling our American story through relatable characters. Writing westerns for westerners, and everyone else.


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Release Blitz + #Giveaway: Ink Magic: Legacy of the Flower by Michael Roberts @RABTBookTours


Historical Fantasy

Date Published: 02-26-2026

Publisher: Sword and Thistle LLC



In World War 1, it’s not the tanks or soldiers that will determine the victors, it’s the magical tattoo ink.

The Mages who can bear that ink have special weapon and beast tattoos that can come to life.


Jack is an infamous Mage, called into a covert mission to rescue a missing scientist. If he can do this, he will ensure the balance of power with the magical ink distribution is not stolen by other countries who look to gain the upper hand during the war.


As he searches for the renowned Nikola Tesla, Jack assembles a team of Mages and soldiers as they scramble against time and powerful Russian enemies, who also have their own magical tattoos. Their enemies will use those powers not only to win the war but take over the city where all magical ink is created and distributed, thus ensuring global domination.


But Jack has a personal vendetta against one of those enemies, payback for the death of his father and other loved ones. If Jack can use his ink magic and overcome the insurmountable odds to succeed, he just might keep the ink safe, maintain the balance of power, and defeat the men who have plagued his family for decades.


This action-packed alternate history novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats! If you love the Pale Rider Second Chance series by Michael Roberts, you will love his new Ink Magic series!

 

About the Author

 

 Michael Roberts is a Police Officer in Southern California. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for seven years. This is his first American Historical fiction book, and he drew on much of his previous military experience to write it.


His most recent series, Ink Magic, was just accepted by Spiteful Books.


He lives in California with his family of seven. 

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