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Tethered Bond (The Holly Woods Files Mysteries Book Three) Kindle Edition

by Emma Hart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 694 ratings
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Detective Drake Nash: hot, alpha, bossy, and… mine.

Now, if someone could tell his ex that... I don’t care if the summer fair is coming to Holly Woods and she’s on the planning committee. What I do care about is sugar-filled food, bright lights, late nights… and danger. The type that won’t come in the form of Nonna’s new cantankerous British parrot, Gio. (Please see the damage done to Mom’s new curtains.)
Unfortunately, when the danger comes, it comes in the form of something Holly Woods has never seen. The town is rocked to its core, and once again, I’m in danger. Only this time, it isn’t because of my clients—this time, I’m in danger because of who I am… Because of my heritage.
And despite the HWPD’s best efforts, the bodies keep on piling up.
Drake’s determined to protect me. I’m determined that I can do it myself.
Danger. Mystery. Darkness. Malice.
It’ll be a miracle if any of us make it out of this with guns unfired, cupcakes still frosted, and hearts intact…

(Tethered Bond is the third book in The Holly Woods Files Mysteries series and is NOT a cozy mystery. It contains adult scenes and strong language.)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016TNHLPI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 13, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 981 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
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New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Emma Hart, has written more than seventy romance novels in the last decade. She loves writing snarky, swoony romcoms with a side of chaos, occasionally venturing into romantic mysteries. Which are exactly the same as her romcoms, just with a dead body or two. That’s the reason for her questionable Internet history—at least that’s the story she’s sticking to.

She lives on a smallholding in North Wales with her husband and their two children, a clowder of very fluffy cats, one giant German Shepherd, and an undisclosed number of chickens and ducks. Don’t ask her to count them. She will not, thank you very much.

When she’s not writing or chasing ducks in her pyjamas, you can find her creating cosy gaming content for her Youtube channel and live streaming on Twitch.

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Rebecca Fairest Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Poison Apples - I Absolutely Love Droelle and Their Detective Minds
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
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Once again, Emma Hart meticulously weaves a story that is suspenseful, sassy, and sexy. Hart provides readers with another layer of complex private eye, Noelle Bond, and once again illustrates why Noelle’s the independent, foul mouthed woman Drake and readers can’t get enough of even if she spikes all of our blood pressures with her balls to the wall antics.

I love the way Noelle’s mind works, and even if, at times, it seems like she is easily distracted, when her A game is needed, she brings it and proves why she’s always a step or two ahead of the police. Noel has the uncanny ability to see beyond the facts and reasonable doubt in order to find the truth, and regardless of the threat, Noelle works to solve every case by any means necessary as long as she has her cupcakes, her gun, and her heels.

Now, if only Noelle would give up some of her control and allow Drake to protect her and show her what it means for someone to have her back because his Fred Flintstone demeanor needs just as much dominance, and Noelle’s crazy and risky maneuvers as well as her need to argue about EVERYTHING both infuriates and turns Drake on, which means the outcome might be a huge fight and the silent treatment or a round of down and dirty sex.

While Noelle and Drake’s bond grows, there’s a killer on the loose, and, once again, Noelle’s called in to assist with the case, “borrowing” information, following leads, and tracking down suspects. It’s what she does best, but it’s also what causes “Droelle” to become a bit unhinged, squaring off against one another’s stubbornness and single minded mentality.

But that’s what makes the Holly Wood Files series so good because not only does it have great main and supporting characters, but the story line definitely keeps readers’ interest as the detectives and private eyes work to stop a killer and with the humor and steam incorporated into the plot, there’s never a dull moment with Noelle Bond and her family and friends.

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Poison Apples
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tethered Bond
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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I seriously love all things Emma Hart. I can’t ever seem to put down her books. If I had more time I would have read all of her books by now (note too self add all un-read books to my new TBR list, also…note to you add them all to your list as well.)
Noelle and Drake are amazing characters for each other. Their banter and connection will pull you right in and not let go until it’s over, and I didn’t want it to end. Their adventures are exciting, hot and full of suspense. They also fight each other in that caveman/independent woman kinda way, that makes you snicker and swoon at the same time.
Nonna seriously that woman will without a doubt keep a smile on your face and brighten your day. Everyone needs a Nonna in their life. She a delightful addition to this great story. Another nod to Mrs. Hart because she writes interesting and somewhat complex side characters. So much so that you’ll find yourself being drawn to them, and loving them just as much as the main ones.
The story itself is captivating, suspenseful, funny, and so enjoyable to read; and the writing as always is superb. Each story in this series flows right into the next and will for sure keep you on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to see what’s next!
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chrissycf
5.0 out of 5 stars The best in the series so far!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2015
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Another amazing, laugh out loud, suspenseful read for Noelle Bond and Detective Drake Nash!

In this installment of the Holly Woods Files series Noelle and Drake are moving forward with their relationship, and it's hotter than ever, yet they are still at eachothers throats at work 90% of the time. Noelle is dealing with finding cheating husbands, escaping her crazy grandma and her new parrot Gio, and keeping Drakes ex away from him. She wasn't expecting to have to work closely with the PD again to solve more murders.

I loved that in this book we not only got the suspense and the "who did it" like we have in previous books, but we really got to see Noelle and Drake working on their relationship and opening up to one another. Even though their relationship wasn't the focus of the book again, I loved seeing a bit more of them moving forward. It is hilarious when Noelle and Drake fight, he goes caveman on her, and she just keeps on pushing. Everyone knows having them work together is a bad idea, yet they all sit around and watch the fireworks they bring when arguing and not caring who hears them.

The rest of the story line in this book is a bit darker than the previous books. The killings are awful, and there is no rhyme or reason that is easily seen for why these victims are chosen. I was suspicious of everyone in this book that was a new character and wasn't sure exactly who was doing these awful things to the girls. This case definitely has the Noelle, Drake, and all the rest of the force shaken up and it takes to the very end to figure out who did it.

Along with the hot and sexy scenes, and the suspenseful crime the characters are trying to solve, we also got more of Nonna and the rest of the crazy bond family. Nonna may be a side character, but she definitely lightens the mood of this book when everything that can go wrong seems to go wrong. Nonna is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud, and make you thankful she's not your grandma. It's all fun and games when it's someone else she is torturing, I mean helping, but I definitely feel for Noelle and her brothers for the things they go through with her.

If you're looking for a funny, hot, and suspenseful story, I highly recommend Tethered Bond. It is book three in the Holly Woods Files Series, and should be read in order, but don't worry, each and every one of these books is a five star read that you will fall in love with!
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Ashwini Kulkarni
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the bond series by Emma hart
Reviewed in India on September 19, 2021
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Love the bond series. Very well written and love the plot, the characters, the mystery and accuracy of the the plot.
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Booksiflove
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic series
Reviewed in Germany on January 22, 2016
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Love me some Droelle! Emma Hart is an amazing author, and her books are plain awesome (well nothing plain about them lol) .
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Zetti
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Emma masterpiece..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2015
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Tethered Bond by Emma Hart

The moment you open a novel by Emma Hart, you know you are going to get a great story, a story that pulls you in and leaves you wanting more, wanting to know what happens next, groaning when you have to adult and reading time is interrupted.

Tethered Bond is no exception. Noelle Bond and Drake Nash along with the Holly Wood Police Department is thrown into yet another mystery where young girls are going missing and something isn’t right. The small town in texas is now in a state of confusion and fear.

The police department along with Noelle and Carlton’s ‘borrowing’ skills, have their work cut out to try and find out who is behind these disappearances and try to solve the case as quickly as possible to prevent any further tradegies.

This book has the most hilarious moments especially with Gio the parrot!

‘HOT WENCH!’

I legit couldn’t stop giggling and snorting with laughter as I read those parts, it was even funnier when Noelle is explaining the situation to Drake and he’s confused about it all.

This book was not just about a crime that has confused the police department, it was also about Drake and Noelle falling further in love with each other. There is a milestone that happens in this book, which I honestly swooned at! There is protective moments that made me just sigh in happiness.

“... She’s kinda… “Scary? Freaky? Inhuman?”

Bahaha! That does literally sum up Nonna, she has a good heart but she’s one crazy woman whilst she’s doing it. She goes from angry, to sassy to funny and back to being angry again. Nonna confuses the heck out of me but heck if I don’t love it! Noelle loves Nonna even when she’s being her crazy usual self, it is hard not to love Nonna, even if you want to strangle her at same time!

Detective Drake Nash. Hot. Sexy. Drake. GUH! My ovaries? Boom. Seriously, he’s hot, and so damn protective and that milestone I mentioned? I melted. Swoon worthy for sure!

“You’re a special kind of crazy and I happen to be real f****n’ fond of your kinda crazy”.

“But only on days that end in Y, right? Isn’t that what we agreed?”

Aww sassy Noelle, I love sassy Noelle!

Because I don’t get angry, I bet passionate. I’m writing that on my tombstone.

I can totally see this happening! So funny. Emma has a way of just making Droelle have their ups and downs but still be there for each other.

“She’s completely and utterly ******* crazy, but she’s my crazy.”

Awwww! I just swooned, smiled and laughed through this book. I love and treasured every single second and I truly cannot wait for another Emma masterpiece.

5 Stars
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One click wonder
5.0 out of 5 stars A-freakin-mazing!
Reviewed in Australia on November 14, 2015
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Wow this series just get better and better! Loved every page of it bring on the next book!
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Kindle-Kunde
3.0 out of 5 stars Good storie füll of mistakes
Reviewed in Germany on December 21, 2019
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Belladonna/Atropin widens the pupil (not as said in the storie constricts them). And in the End the names Jason and Jackson are mixed up serveral times.
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