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Calling on Quinn by Blue Saffire

Feb. 18, 2020


Calling on Quinn by Blue Saffirefive-stars
Calling on Quinn by Blue Saffire
Series: Blackheart Brothers #1
Genres: Romantic Suspense

He's trouble--of the very best kind

Quinn Blackheart is a private investigator, former cop, and no-nonsense, take-charge kind of guy who adores his sprawling Irish family. He likes to check all the boxes, and his niece's gorgeous driving instructor just earned a place at the top of his to-do list.

Alicia Rhodes has had a tough, chaotic year, and she's ready to put the past behind her and find happiness in the present. When handsome Quinn Blackhart shows up at a driving lesson, she can see he's the very best kind of trouble--but is she game? Now isn't a great time to get involved with a man--even if he's the most romantic, supportive, understanding, magnificent man she's ever met.

So between unfinished business of Alicia's, and a dangerous case threatening the Blackhart family, Quinn is determined to both woo Alicia and keep her safe--which is going to make for one wild, sexy ride.

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Quinn is a private investigator who is like a dog with a bone when it comes to pursuing Alicia. I’m serious, the moment they met he knew he wanted her and didn’t beat around the bush. I love that the Blackhart family is Irish because it makes everything he says just so much more swoon worthy. I could just imagine his accent while I was reading. The Blackharts have that closeness and family loyalty that is typical of many Irish families. Quinn is the oldest and you could tell just how much he loved his family in every interaction with them. We do meet his brothers who will get books in the future.

As for Alicia, she has suffered a rough year but is strong with wonderful friends at her back. There were times that I wasn’t sure if I liked Alicia, but it could be that she reminded me some of my sister. That colored how I felt about her and her past more than I thought it would. In fact, I wasn’t going to give the book five stars the first time I sat down to write this review. Then I went back and read the book again not allowing myself to see anyone but Alicia. Having done that made me enjoy the book for the amazing story that it was.

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About Blue Saffire

NEW YORK CITY – In just over a year since romance author Blue Saffire began writing and releasing books, she has trailblazed a path to success that many indie writers can only dream of. A multi-Swirl Award winner and a perennial Amazon bestseller, Saffire is the woman behind the popular interracial romance series “Legally Bound,” “Hush,” “Ballers,”“Brothers Black,” “Perfect For Me” and “Yours.”

Always the overachiever, Saffire typically releases a new book every four to six weeks, quenching the thirst of her dedicated fans with spicy storylines and dynamic writing. Saffire has seven releases slated between October 2016 and January 2017 including three new “Brothers Black” books and four new “Legally Bound” books.

One of Saffire’s keys to success is her talent for connecting with readers on a personal level. In 2017, she’s throwing Blue’s March Madness from March 23 to March 25 at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, SC. Not only does each reader get a chance to meet and hang out with Saffire, she’s inviting her bestselling author friends to join in on the fun. Included in the price of tickets are the events, new books exclusive to March Madness attendees and an extra-special secret surprise. For more information, visit http://bluesaffire.com/leads/march-ma….

BLUE SAFFIRE is a woman on a mission to share her words and thoughts with the world. She has found her passion in her pen and steams up the pages with her humor, honesty, love and voice. Saffire represents the secret author inside that some of us are too scared to let out.

She also writes under the pen name Royal Blue.

Saffire and her family all enjoy life in the suburbs. However, life throws her challenges daily and since her diary is no longer enough, she has decided it is time for new outlets for the words she would never say face to face to her friends, family and definitely not her husband.

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Comments

  1. heather says

    February 18, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    This sounds like a great book and just my kind of read. It sounds like one that will keep me interested.

    Reply
  2. Shannon Holmes says

    February 18, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    This sounds like an excellent read, thanks for your review.

    Reply
  3. Christina Gould says

    February 18, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    “He likes to check all the boxes, and his niece’s gorgeous driving instructor just earned a place at the top of his to-do list.”

    A romance with a driver instructor. I’ve never read that one before. Sounds like fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  4. Ann says

    February 18, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    “He’s trouble–of the very best kind.” Okay, you got my attention right away.
    “… Irish …” Okay, you have my full and complete attention.
    🙂
    Thank you for featuring this book!

    Reply
  5. bn100 says

    February 26, 2020 at 12:17 am

    new author to me

    Reply
  6. athena graeme says

    February 26, 2020 at 8:36 am

    *Sigh* Nothing better than a man that wants to protect you!

    Reply
  7. Darren Scrubb says

    February 26, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    I know many people will enjoy this book.

    Reply
  8. Kelly Kimmell says

    February 27, 2020 at 9:34 am

    Sounds like an intriguing book, I think I would enjoy reading it.

    Reply
  9. Antoinette M says

    February 27, 2020 at 9:40 am

    Sounds like a wonderful read! Thanks for introducing me to the author.

    Reply
  10. Lisa G. says

    February 27, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    A determined author. The novel does sound a little intriguing.

    Reply
  11. Mya Murphy says

    March 1, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    This book sounds absolutely exciting, and definitely peaked my interest.

    Reply
  12. LeonieT says

    March 3, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Sounds like my kind of book!

    Reply
  13. Suzannah Clark says

    March 3, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    Ha! I love a hero with an accent. This book sounds really good. I loved what you said about identifying a character with someone you struggle with in your own life. That makes sense. Thanks for the review.

    Reply
  14. Tamra Phelps says

    March 3, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    This does sound like a good one. It seems to have some really good characters.

    Reply
  15. Lisa G. says

    March 4, 2020 at 4:38 am

    I believe that when a woman suffers – she seems to go for more. Police Comedy but drama.

    Reply
  16. Sarah Hayes says

    March 6, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    This book won me over in the first few lines of the description. I know it will be a great one to read.

    Reply
  17. Barrie says

    March 7, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    I love books that are written as a series but standalone. Irish boys…oh yum!

    Reply
  18. Shirley says

    March 8, 2020 at 9:22 am

    This sounds like a interesting book to read

    Reply
  19. Cindi Knowles says

    March 15, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds like a book I would really love!

    Reply
  20. Cassandra D says

    March 15, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    Looks like a very interesting book.

    Reply
  21. Peggy Nunn says

    March 27, 2020 at 7:07 am

    I want to know more about Alicia. What is going on with her?

    Reply
  22. Mya Murphy says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    I am absolutely in love with this review!! I can’t wait to read this.. Sounds amazing!!

    Reply
  23. Hannah Chase says

    April 22, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like an exciting read!

    Reply
  24. Calvin says

    April 26, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    Sounds nice and exciting.

    Reply
  25. Victoria Alexander says

    November 28, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    Sounds like a book I’ll enjoy!

    Reply
  26. Bea LaRocca says

    December 12, 2021 at 11:09 pm

    Thank you for sharing your awesome review, this sounds like a must read book and series for me

    Reply
  27. Maria Malaveci says

    December 14, 2021 at 7:55 am

    Definitely sounds like my kind of read!!!

    Reply
  28. Eva Millien says

    March 22, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    Calling on Quinn sounds like I am adding another book to my TBR list! Thanks for sharing your review and have an exceptional day!

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