Even assassins need a vacation… teenager Zena, their self-appointed sidekick who just can’t keep her nose out of other people’s business. Will the team be able to unravel the mystery before the killer gets personal?
Stolen Hearts is a standalone thriller novel featuring characters from the Blackwood Security series.
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Stolen Hearts by Elise Noble
Emmy and Black are back. This can be read as a stand-alone book, but in my opinion you need to read the first 3 books; The Black Trilogy (Blackwood Security #1-3 Pitch Black, Into the Black, Forever Black first, to get the most out of this book.
Elise Noble is a great story teller and this book had it all. The romance between Emmy and Black, the snarky dialogue, the interactions with the locals, a beautiful setting. This story showed their private lives and the ways they deal with the pressure of their business empire. I loved how the good intentions to save the rabbit and the rabbit hutch took on a life of it’s own and the end result was hilarious. It was great to see their reactions and creative solutions to the various situations they encountered in this book. All in all a great read. 5 stars.
Disclaimer “I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book”
Stolen Hearts is the brilliant first book in the new Blackwood case files series. When Emmy and Black unexpectedly find themselves with some free time they impulsively decide to take a vacation in Dahab, Egypt. This location also featured in Trouble in Paradise.
This mystery, thriller focuses more on Emmy and Black and their relationship but still has suspense, action, bodies, regular characters, wonderful new characters and humour. Teenager Zena is delightful and I hope we see her again in future books. Once again this book was difficult to put down. I loved it and thoroughly recommend it to everyone.
This is a stand-alone book but to fully appreciate all the characters and references I recommend you read the previous books by this amazing author.
I freaking LOVED Stolen Hearts! It’s a peek into Vacationing by Assassins 101!!! How much killing is expected when on vacation?!? I think it is set up beautifully and is a fantastic look into the personal lives of Emmy & Black! We got introduced to some awesome new characters, too!!!
This is Book 1 in the NEW Blackwood Casefiles series. It is a bit different than the Blackwood Security series books, hence why it is not in the Security series and is starting a series of its own. If you want to dive deep into the Blackwood characters, this is the book for you! I can’t wait for Blackwood Casefiles Book 2!!!
Another wonderful read from Elise Noble – and no, it’s not a romance. Action packed and full of dark characters and murder. Loved it, with the biggest problem making it last by not reading it until late in the night.
I really enjoy The Blackwood Security series. With that being said, taking a vacation with Emmy and Black in Stolen Hearts was exciting. Nothing goes as planned, but then if it did Emmy and Black would be just regular folks and not the investigators/assassins that I’ve grown to love.
Am I crazy to say I love an assassin? I don’t think so…. I just appreciate Elise’s ability to bring her characters to life in the midst of intrigue, murder and suspense.
“I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book”
Awesome Book!
This is another intriguing book written by Elise Noble! I loved us getting more Emmy and Black and seeing their interactions as a couple as well as in an investigative capacity.
The story itself was just as great. So many questions of who done it and wondering what chaos would happen next.
I highly recommend giving this book a read. If you haven’t yet read the Black Trilogy I recommend at least that (if not all of the Blackwood Security Series) so you better understand the dynamics of Emmy and Black’s relationship.
Oh wow….Emmy and Black my favourite couple in this series. When I was told we were getting a new story, namely a thriller, I was ecstatic. I love visiting Egypt and the setting couldn’t have been more perfect for me. What starts as a vacation turns into something completely the opposite! In usual Emmy style things heat up and who better to have by her side than Black, her hubby. Now throw in a teenager, a few animals and you have the recipe for disaster but also intrigue. Once body parts start showing up they know something is really wrong in Dahab. As always the dialogue and banter between the couple makes me smile and laugh. Equally they’re also so totally in love that their connection is palpable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book it was thrilling to read. I couldn’t guess from one moment to the next where Ms Noble would take us. Unfortunately it ended all too quickly but hey I’m greedy and always want more so that’s not a criticism just a fervent unrealistic wish. Great book highly entertaining and full of what we’ve all come to love about this amazing family of characters
Wonderful read! Loved it! Another hit for Elise!