After a spycam is discovered in a secure community, the homeowners association hires HEARTS to track down the culprit. Investigator Eva Thompson fits the description of every victim so far and volunteers to move into a vacant condo to draw out the suspect from within. But until they know what’s behind the peeping, no one feels safe sending Eva as a decoy alone.Joshua Simmons is Eva’s ex and the … ex and the one man she can’t quite escape. As the county medical examiner, he frequently consults with HEARTS and cases—and uses that connection to keep close to the woman he’s still not over. When Eva needs a fake husband to work alongside her as a decoy, Josh agrees on one condition: that Eva won’t do anything to put herself in harm’s way.
Living together stirs up old feelings and old passions. And while Eva and Joshua try to sort out their demons, a voyeur is on the loose and getting braver by the day.
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I love how this story has fierce female characters. The plot is entertaining with a mix of mystery and romance. The writing keeps you hooked and I can’t wait to read more. I tend to lean towards different genres but this series is very well put together and one I could read again and again.
Heading back to the ladies of HEARTS, another investigation and this one has Eva’s name written all over it. Except no one feels she should lead this alone, and in comes her ex, not only is he a past heart but also an ME and one who helps out the team occasionally. With him though he seems to think that |Eva needs constant protecting and for her this puts a chip on her shoulder as she considers she is strong enough to fight her battles and be the protector as well. Heads will butt as they try to find out who the latest perp is and what their end game is.
Another strong piece of writing and although sometime the main Male lead did rub me the wrong way, the ladies at Hearts once again impressed and kept me reading.
My thanks to Netgally and the publisher for a chance to read a copy of this book.
Burning Hearts is the second book in the HEARTS series and was just as amazing as the first! Seriously I could not put it down. The author Marci Bolden knows how to pull her readers in and keep them.
Eva is one tough cookie and her PI skills are on point but her love life not so much. Josh is a great medical examiner and but his communication skills need some work. But when Josh and Eva get thrown together to work a case the chemistry is undeniable.
These books bring so much to the reader, there is action, mystery, intrigue and of course some spicy scenes.
I cannot wait for book three!!!
You can read this as a stand alone but I would recommend reading Holly’s book also. The women of HEARTS all have a story to tell and it’s interesting to read about each of them. You will also see how everyone else is doing when you read each book as they are family. This book is all about Eva and Josh. Josh complements Eva but what they go through in this book will actually show them that they belong together and what they both need to change in their relationship to make it work. There is also an interesting case you get to follow while they figure out their relationship. These books have a great mix of investigation and relationship and self growth.
*I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
4.5 stars.
Ms. Bolden’s series of the female PI’s at HEART is half mystery and half romance. The balance is superb so that the stories appeal to lovers of both genres.
In Burning Hearts, Eva is the super confident PI set on uncovering the identity of the person planting hidden cameras in condos. Josh, her ex-boyfriend, may not be schooled in self-defense and may screw things up, but he won’t let Eva face danger alone. Twists and turns in the case lead to surprises and danger.
I’m ready for the next in the series!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. All thoughts are my own.
Burning Hearts is the second book in the Women of HEARTS PI Series by Marci Bolden. As I said in the review of the first book in the series, Hidden Hearts, I know this author mainly as a contemporary romance writer. Now after the second book, I can see that she is a dynamic romantic suspense writer too.
Very different from the first book which I greatly appreciated. This is not a formula writer but a true master of the art of writing. This story involves a peeking tom who uses cameras to safely watch until one is accidently discovered. Though this not the simple case that it seems to be at first. While there is danger it is not too life threatening until the end. While there are many clues and red herrings along the way I was surprised by who was the actual culprit. Even more so by all the other actions some criminal going on too.
I must say that I love the romance that quietly smokes back to life with a little fanning between Josh and Eva. While the entire force of HEARTS makes an appearance at one time or another, this is still a standalone book. However, like me plan to become hooked. Highly recommend, I have enjoyed everything I have ever read by this author.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I read book 1 Hidden Hearts and loved it and this one does not disappoint it has suspense, drama, mystery and love. I love how strong Eva is and how the relationship with Josh turns out! I recommend this book!!!!!
I enjoyed this second book in the series but not as much as the first one. I didn’t really feel the chemistry between Eva and Josh as much as between Holly and Jack even though, individually, they were both likable and had great qualities. I liked how strong Eva was and getting to know the rest of the women of HEART. The case wasn’t as cut and dried as you might have expected. All in all, this was a nice read and am looking forward to the other women’s stories.
Another great suspenseful story in the Women of Hearts series. This story focuses on Eva, one of the investigators in the HEARTS private investigator series. We know in the first book that she and Josh have a history. Burning Hearts takes on what would, from the outside, seem like a pretty simple case. I mean, it’s just a peeping Tom right? But the more they look at everything, the deeper the voyeurism seems to go…and just when you think you have it figured out, it isn’t even remotely who you thought it might be, then you change your guess and bam…again…not who you thought it might be. The storyline kept me guessing until the very end. Meanwhile, Josh and Eva must learn to work together despite having broken up and being in the thick of this investigation will either bring them back together or split them apart forever.
Wendi Carter was used to her food burning, and setting the smoke detector off, which Wendi affectionately dubbed Ol’ Smokey. This time the smoke filled kitchen didn’t activate the smoke alarm. Worried that she may have killed the detector’s battery, she climbed up on a chair to pop in a new battery. Only to discover, the battery was missing, and in its place was a wireless camera.
Neal Price, the president of the Jupiter Heights Condominium HOA, turns to HEARTS Investigative Services. He wants to avoid the police claiming so as not to scare residents and the good of the community, he’d like HEARTS to look into the matter.
Eva Thompson agrees to go and live in a vacant condo, but the other women are concerned about her being by herself and it’s suggested that Joshua Simmons, Eva’s ex, accompany her.
Josh and Eva have a past, and they broke up due to misunderstandings. Living together pretending to be in a relationship is going to make pretending a lot harder. A community potluck provides a good opportunity to get acquainted with the residents, and one was put on Eva’s radar.
As Eva collects information, and feels she’s on the right track to find the voyeur, Josh has an encounter that can unravel the case, and could put an end to what he thought would be a new beginning with Eva.
Another great book about the women of hearts series!! This is the second book, and picks up the story with Eva, where the back story involving Josh is filled in. If you enjoy mysteries with strong women protagonists, you won’t want to miss this series. I look forward to the next book regarding another of the women PI’s of HEARTS Investigative Services.
I received an ARC courtesy of NetGalley via Pink Sand Press and I have voluntarily reviewed this book.
A lovely sequel to Hidden Hearts and I look forward to the last book in the trilogy, Stolen Hearts. Former police officer, Eva Thompson, works as an investigator for Hearts Investigative Services. She is petite, but well trained and strong. She is investigating an illegal hidden camera found in a woman’s condo with the unwanted backup of her former lover, Joshua Simmons, the county coroner. She broke up with him due to his constant concern about the dangers of her job. I loved the fact that she was the “kickass” protector of this duo and although he was extremely intelligent, he was not the normal protective male that is usually portrayed in romances. His dialog, both out loud and in his thoughts, was laugh out loud funny at times and he was an endearing and lovable character. They made a terrific couple as they worked together to uncover the illicit happenings at the condos. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
Burning Hearts is book 2 but can be read on it’s own. But seriously read Hidden Hearts first so you get to know who the ladies are behind HEARTS just a little bit more. I love that we get Eva’s story with this one. Watching Eva work is amazing. She is strong and looks at al the angels as as PI. You will her hurt and anger when it comes to Joshua in the beginning. You feel the love that is still ever present between them throughout this whole read. I love Joshua. He is just brilliant and he wears his heart on his sleeve. I love the chemistry between Eva and Joshua as they solve the mystery behind who is spying on the women in the condo community. Eva and Joshua work so well together even when Eva is so against it. I love how they take this second chance at love. I loved this one so much and I can’t wait for more of the ladies from Hearts to come.
Eva and Joshua have a past and due to their work they often see one another, she is a PI and he is a medical examiner, but they have never been in a situation where they had to work together until now.
Eve has to go undercover to find a deviant, a peeping tom only it so much more than that, and she need a fake husband which is where Joshua comes in. They are great together, I loved that we get their back story and see how they work through things while working on the case.
This was a great addition to the series and while it can be read as a standalone I would suggest reading the series in order so you get the full impact of each of the women’s stories.
Happy Reading!!!