Book Review ~ Out of the Shadows (The Tangle Ivy Trilogy #3) by Tiffany Snow

Out of the Shadows

(The Tangled Ivy Trilogy #3)

by Tiffany Snow

Ivy Mason is no stranger to trouble—though so far she’s always managed to outrun or outsmart it. Now a nasty man-made virus and an FBI manhunt have her desperate for a cure and on the run for her freedom. Even her romance with British secret agent Devon Clay may have deadly consequences, placing her squarely in the crosshairs of a shadowy international assassin, Vega.

Devon is determined to take Vega out, but first he must make sure beautiful Ivy is out of danger. When she escapes FBI custody, the couple rekindles their passion and sets off on a pulse-pounding adventure across the United States and around the globe. En route, Ivy and Devon discover new truths about their nemeses—revelations that will test the limits of their love.

In this thrilling conclusion to the Tangled Ivy trilogy, Ivy Mason learns that the path to justice—and love—is more complicated and fraught with danger than she ever could have imagined.

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In this heart-pounding and thrilling conclusion to the Tangled Ivy Trilogy, Tiffany Snow pulled out all the stops and created an edge of your seat, thrilling story of love, betrayal, and jaw-dropping revelations.  I have been waiting for quite a while for this book and it was indeed worth the wait especially with the twist I did not see coming.  Seriously, there was a major ‘Holy Crap…this is going to change things a bit’ moment that left me speechless because quite frankly, I didn't see it coming at all.

Out of the Shadows wrapped up the trilogy quite nicely and Tiffany Snow’s talent shines through and gives the reader the reading experience we have come to expect from this talented author.  If you love romantic suspense that’s intense, then you’re going to love this series. With no love triangle interweaved among the drama and a happily-ever-after that is sigh worthy, you can’t possibly go wrong with giving this series a try.

5 stars

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Tiffany Snow earned degrees in Education and History from the University of Missouri-Columbia, before launching a career in Information Technology. After over a decade in IT, she switched careers to what she always dreamed of doing - writing. Tiffany is the author of romantic suspense novels such as the Kathleen Turner Series, which includes No Turning Back, Turn to Me and Turning Point. Since she's drawn to character-driven books herself, that's what she loves to write, and the guy always gets his girl. She feeds her love of books with avid reading, yet she manages to spare time and considerable affection for trivia, eighties hair bands, the St. Louis Cardinals, and Elvis. She and her husband have two daughters and one dog.

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Book Review ~ Shadow of a Doubt (The Tangled Ivy Trilogy #2) by Tiffany Snow

Shadow of a Doubt

(The Tangled Ivy Trilogy #2)

by Tiffany Snow

Ivy Mason has it all: beauty, a plush apartment, a fancy car, and a debonair British spy boyfriend who pays all her bills. If only her boyfriend was in her life—and her bed—more than just sporadically.

Part of an underground British agency called the Shadow, Devon Clay knows that secrecy is what has kept him alive. Anyone he loves is a liability, and being involved with him puts the other person in grave danger. Yet Ivy is someone his heart can’t resist.

When an enemy from Devon’s past returns, the spy and his girlfriend are thrown headlong into an international conspiracy that puts everyone Ivy loves at risk. From the Missouri River bottoms to the brothels of Amsterdam, Ivy and Devon must outrun and outmaneuver the forces allied against them, and no one can be trusted.

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So, I just finished Shadow of a Doubt and I find myself a complete and utter emotional wreck.  Never before has a book consumed me as much as this story did.  I loved In His Shadow, the first book in this trilogy, but this book?  This book exceeded every expectation that I had.  There is so much to love within these pages – from suspense, hot and steamy romance and characters you just want to shoot.  Let’s talk about the characters for a moment though.

Ivy – you know, at first I just wanted to hate this girl.  I was tired of hearing how beautiful she was and how all the men found her attractive.  I got tired of hearing about her taste in clothing, shoes and other fine things.  I was just tired of Ivy (or just perhaps a bit jealous).  But once the story really started, I got over those few nuisances, because I just realized that is who she is whether I like it or not.  She is able to handle a lot of crap, and still come out stronger in the end.  She’s kind, caring and has a huge heart and her love for Devon is almost an obsession – but really, who can blame her.

Devon – Oh Good Lord!  What a man - A hot, sexy man who any woman would love to have warm their bed, and their heart.  But when Devon is around, you know there is going to be intriguing and deadly thrills that will have your heart racing.  This man really knows how to treat a woman and he treats Ivy well – really well!  Beneath the tough exterior is this soft teddy bear of a man and I like him – A LOT!

Vega – God, I hate this woman.  She is a conniving, back-stabbing, evil and wretched bitch that I truly believe was born without a heart and if she does have one, it is stone cold frozen.  There is a special place in Hell for this woman and someone needs to send her there on a one-way ticket FAST.

The other supporting characters really bring this story together and make it thrilling and suspenseful read.

While immersing myself in this flawlessly written story, I never knew what to expect with each turn of the page.  It definitely kept me on the edge my seat feverishly devouring each sentence - craving it like a drug.  The writing is absolutely beautiful and flowed so effortlessly.  I quite simply did not want it to end.  This is a love story that is unlike any other and I think Ms. Snow outdid herself in this installment. 

I picked out two of my favorite quotes, just to give you a taste of what’s in this spectacular and amazing story:

“….just because we can’t have more doesn’t mean what we do have isn’t worth something.”

“We were a pair, he and I.  Both damaged goods, but from the outside looking in we were perfect – our pretty facades hiding the broken and jagged parts of our souls.  Perhaps that’s why we fit so well together.  The shattered pieces of our psyches were just enough to complete the other.”

I have been a fan of Tiffany Snow since her very first book, and her writing just keeps getting better and better.  Shadow of a Doubt has it all - romance, suspense, drama and so much more.   I dare say that this might just be my favorite book written by her so far – and that really says a lot, because her Kathleen Turner Series was beyond amazing.  As I stated before, this book left me an emotional wreck afterward and left me craving more.  The final installment of this trilogy can’t get here quick enough – I NEED MORE! 

Fans of Romantic Suspense will love this one, so be sure to check it out – but be sure to read Book One, In His Shadow first if you haven’t already!

5 + stars

Tiffany attended the University of Missouri – Columbia, attaining two degrees in History and Social Studies Education. After working many years as an instructor and consultant in the Information Technology field, Tiffany now writes full-time.

Tiffany loves to read and has been reading romance novels since she was way too young to read such things. She has an unhealthy obsession for all things Doctor Who, prefers Pepsi to Coke and Absolut to both, thinks men who drink girly cocktails are wusses, has learned to never stop believing in her beloved St. Louis Cardinals, and can recite the entire scripts of When Harry Met Sally and Apollo 13. George Washington is cool, Bon Jovi still rocks the house, and Bruce Willis is the ultimate alpha-male hero.

Married with two wonderful daughters, Tiffany and her family make their home in Kansas City, Missouri, not far from where she was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Book Review ~ In His Shadow (The Tangled Ivy Trilogy) by Tiffany Snow

In His Shadow

(The Tangled Ivy Trilogy #1)

by Tiffany Snow

Ivy Mason is hiding—from her past, from herself, and from anyone who could love her. The only kind of love she’s ever known hurts, leaving scars on her body and soul. Now, her world may be boring and predictable, but that’s exactly what she wants. Until Devon Clay walks into her life.

A lonely man in a deadly profession, Devon works as an agent for an underground British agency known only as the Shadow. Nothing about him is safe or ordinary. The danger that consumes his life turns into an addiction Ivy can’t resist...even if it proves fatal.

As Ivy’s past begins to catch up with her, she wonders if love really is the twisted thing she’s always thought it was. Maybe it could be more with this man, who’s shown her that she doesn’t need to protect herself from everyone. Is what she feels for Devon worth the risk? He may save her heart or break it, if she manages to stay alive.

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Well, dang it……just when I thought it couldn't get any better than the Kathleen Turner Series, Tiffany Snow did it again!  She has written another book that kept me on the edge of my seat and always guessing what was next.  And oh my lord, the Holy Hotness moments I have come to love between the characters Ms. Snow creates are abundant.  I really did not know what to expect from In His Shadow but from page one, the story drew me in and the action kept me enthralled until the very end.  Mystery, suspense and intrigue are abundant as well as the super-hot sexual moments, and there are plenty, let me tell you!  One super-hot moment was in Paris when Ivy and Devon were shopping and the scene in the dressing room….Oh. My. Gosh!  This was by far my favorite scene in the book!  Devon and Ivy are now one of my new favorite couples, and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for them. 

In His Shadow was a great start to what looks like will be a spectacular trilogy and I will be on pins and needles waiting for the next installment!

5 stars

Tiffany attended the University of Missouri – Columbia, attaining two degrees in History and Social Studies Education. After working many years as an instructor and consultant in the Information Technology field, Tiffany now writes full-time.

Tiffany loves to read and has been reading romance novels since she was way too young to read such things. She has an unhealthy obsession for all things Doctor Who, prefers Pepsi to Coke and Absolut to both, thinks men who drink girly cocktails are wusses, has learned to never stop believing in her beloved St. Louis Cardinals, and can recite the entire scripts of When Harry Met Sally and Apollo 13. George Washington is cool, Bon Jovi still rocks the house, and Bruce Willis is the ultimate alpha-male hero.

Married with two wonderful daughters, Tiffany and her family make their home in Kansas City, Missouri, not far from where she was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.

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