***REVIEW*** BLUE FALCON by Tia Catalina

Devastated by her combat experiences, former Marine Grace Garcia is unable to adjust to civilian life until a wayward postcard sends her on a mission that places her in the path of Jared Cooper, the new Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix ATF. 
With a new job and a new daughter, Jared has no interest in a new relationship, but when seemingly unrelated events result in a dangerous threat to their lives, he offers Grace refuge. 
When witnesses and suspects die before they can talk, Jared becomes convinced the threats are originating close to home, but the perpetrator is always one step ahead as he searches for answers. 
As the stakes get higher, can Grace once again embrace her warrior past? 
Caught in a nest of deception, can Jared unravel the lies to find the truth before another life slips away? 
The truth lies in uncovering the elusive Blue Falcon. 

The one thing I have found about a good suspense book is that once you start reading it, if it is really good you will not want to put it down.  That was the case with this book.

The author Tia Catalina approached me and asked me to read her book and review, she heard from one of her author friends how I like a good suspense romance and boy was she right and I must admit I loved this book and was so pleased to be asked.

Tia is another author whom I will look for in the book isles.

At first I was not sure if I would understand or like this book with the synopsis as the heroine Grace is a former Marine and I did wonder, will I need to know about Marines to understand the book but was pleasantly surprised at that I did not need to know the background to Marines which believe me helped.

Grace Garcia, well what can I say about her that will not spoil things for you.  She is tough but only on the outside, she has a hard shell like most people who in her profession would have to have, however, deep down she scars just like the rest of us and feels things as we do and yes she has a soft side.  She is cocky and loves to come up with one liners that you can’t help but smile or laugh at but I was so drawn to her it was a great read.  Grace does not know what her actions will cause until she is too late and relies on all her military where for all to help her deal with situations.

We then meet Jared, such a great guy but he has issues (who doesn’t) but to me they made a great pair.  Jared is ideal for Grace, however, his lack of trust and vulnerability keeps getting in the way. The way these two get together is slow but I found that refreshing, it was not just the normal they see each other and instantly together, with these two they needed time to get to know each other and let their feelings blossom

I hear you asking if this story would keep you turning the pages, and all I can say is Hell Yeah, this story is full of intrigue, twists and turns that keeps you wanting more and more just to see what is next around the corner and I admit I was up until the small hours finishing that inevitable next chapter just so I could find out what happened next.  There is deception, crime, but just the right amount of humour and romance that will keep you reading more and more.   

From the first moment I started to read this book I could not put it down.  The good thing I felt with this book is that you do not find out the who the villain is until the end

What I found extremely refreshing is that Tia Catalina has certainly researched the military and all the proper protocols and procedures, the book was written brilliantly and was such a smooth read.

If you are looking for suspense with romance but will keep you gripped this is the book for you.  I would recommend it to everyone. 

   

Tia Catalina lives in Indiana on a small, wooded parcel of land that provides a perfect backdrop for crafting mysteries and thrillers. She belongs to the Indiana Romance Writers of America and the Speed City Sisters in crime.