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Craving Charlesia

Craving Charlesia

Book 3: RAPTOR
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Genres: Romantic Suspense
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Synopsis

A female operative with a point to prove.

A seasoned cop with a case to solve.

And the passion that ignites.

RAPTOR operative Charlesia Sampson is no damsel in distress. Surviving an explosion in the Army gave her more grit than glory, and now she’ll destroy anyone who tries to hold her back. Dangerous missions are her forte. But when she’s found at a murder scene, everything changes.

Finding Charly at the murder scene was difficult for Sam Bowers. But when the truth comes to light, Sam sees Charly differently. Together, they’re determined to uncover the murderer and find a missing child--all while denying their need for one another.

One thing is certain: the sexy detective is CRAVING CHARLESIA.

Release date: November 30, 2021

Publisher: Rolling Thunder Publishing Inc.

Reader says this book is...: entertaining story (4) escapist/easy read (2) happily ever after (7) heartwarming (4) satisfying ending (5) strong heroine (5) action-packed (5) emotionally riveting (6) high heat (2) suspenseful (5) triggers (1) strong chemistry (5) realistic characters (2) sex scenes (2) swoon-worthy (1) terrific writing (2) unputdownable (1)

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Valerie Martin
I knew I would love this book from the first chapter. My heart broke for Olive. I absolutely loved Charley's devotion, both to Olive and to the difficult job she has with RAPTOR. Sam was about as perfect as a fictional hero could be. He and Charley were a good match. I have enjoyed this entire series to date and have continually been impressed with how well the author handles both the sensitive topic of child trafficking and the reality faced by disabled veterans. Neither subject is easy to accurately describe, but it is evident in the writing that much research has been done....
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I knew I would love this book from the first chapter. My heart broke for Olive. I absolutely loved Charley's devotion, both to Olive and to the difficult job she has with RAPTOR. Sam was about as perfect as a fictional hero could be. He and Charley were a good match. I have enjoyed this entire series to date and have continually been impressed with how well the author handles both the sensitive topic of child trafficking and the reality faced by disabled veterans. Neither subject is easy to accurately describe, but it is evident in the writing that much research has been done. Looking forward to more.
 on 12/1/21
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Anne Donaldson
Some subjects are harder to read about than others, and child trafficking is one of those – there is something shattering about the almost matter-of-fact way the children in this story note the ages of those who “move on” and the fear for those others. Yes, in the main this is the story of Sam, the police detective, and Charly, the RAPTOR operative determined to fight the traffickers and bring them to justice, but it’s also the story of children facing unimaginable horrors and their courage throughout. Sam and Charly haven’t acted on their attraction before, but, when he finds...
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Some subjects are harder to read about than others, and child trafficking is one of those – there is something shattering about the almost matter-of-fact way the children in this story note the ages of those who “move on” and the fear for those others. Yes, in the main this is the story of Sam, the police detective, and Charly, the RAPTOR operative determined to fight the traffickers and bring them to justice, but it’s also the story of children facing unimaginable horrors and their courage throughout. Sam and Charly haven’t acted on their attraction before, but, when he finds her at a crime scene, that changes. There is so much in this book, from the inability of an overworked system to safeguard the children it is there to protect, to the sheer courage of those children, to the definite heat between the main characters, and the love of their community. Long-time PJ Fiala fans will love it, and, if you’re not one of that group, you soon will be.
 on 12/1/21
emotionally riveting terrific writing unputdownable
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emabubby
Charlesia Sampson is a kick-ass asset whose passion is to rescue children who have been sold. Charly has a very personal stake in this as her sister Haylie was sold to child traffickers.
When Charly arrives at a house she believes a kidnapper is holding Olive the missing child she is seeking she finds a dead man and Olive holding a gun. When Detective Sam Bowers arrives on scene he mistakenly thinks Charly is the murderer. After clearing up the misunderstanding Sam and Charly join forces to rescue the missing children. Ms. Fiala has done it again. She has written a thrill-...
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Charlesia Sampson is a kick-ass asset whose passion is to rescue children who have been sold. Charly has a very personal stake in this as her sister Haylie was sold to child traffickers.
When Charly arrives at a house she believes a kidnapper is holding Olive the missing child she is seeking she finds a dead man and Olive holding a gun. When Detective Sam Bowers arrives on scene he mistakenly thinks Charly is the murderer. After clearing up the misunderstanding Sam and Charly join forces to rescue the missing children. Ms. Fiala has done it again. She has written a thrill-a-minute romantic suspense well worth reading.

I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
 on 12/1/21
action-packed

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Kathy Brinkley
PJ Fiala’s newest edition of the RAPTOR series entitled Craving Charlesia: A Protector Romance is another realistic look at child trafficking and gun running. She blends romance, danger, and evil into a credible tale of happily ever after. Charlesia Sampson or Charley as everyone calls her, a military veteran, and Sam Bowers, a police detective, fall in love amid a criminal investigation. It’s an instant love as the two have been attracted to each other for months. The plot is about two little girls that Charley has already rescued once before. They are again in danger becau...
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PJ Fiala’s newest edition of the RAPTOR series entitled Craving Charlesia: A Protector Romance is another realistic look at child trafficking and gun running. She blends romance, danger, and evil into a credible tale of happily ever after. Charlesia Sampson or Charley as everyone calls her, a military veteran, and Sam Bowers, a police detective, fall in love amid a criminal investigation. It’s an instant love as the two have been attracted to each other for months. The plot is about two little girls that Charley has already rescued once before. They are again in danger because their mother sold them for drugs; no one in the system checked on them when they were returned to their parent. Now that Charley and Sam have found one of the females, most of the narrative revolves around looking for the other. Fiala writes some of the most realistic stories concerning gritty topics and gives enough details to attract readers, but not turn them off the narrative. The characters are vulnerable, personable, and relatable, and once readers get to know them, they are invested.
 on 12/1/21
action-packed emotionally riveting entertaining story happily ever after heartwarming realistic characters satisfying ending sex scenes strong chemistry strong heroine
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donna bach
Raptor #3

Charlesia Sampson “Charly” is a Raptor operative and a disabled vet but doesn't let that hold her back. She is working a case that involves a missing child which turns into child trafficking. When she shows up at the house of a suspected child trafficker she finds a dead man and a child holding the gun. This is the same child she had saved before and was placed back with her mom only to be sold to child traffickers. Det. Sam Bowers arrives on scene and was afraid that Charly shot the man. Sam and Charly work together to bring down the traffickers and to ...
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Raptor #3

Charlesia Sampson “Charly” is a Raptor operative and a disabled vet but doesn't let that hold her back. She is working a case that involves a missing child which turns into child trafficking. When she shows up at the house of a suspected child trafficker she finds a dead man and a child holding the gun. This is the same child she had saved before and was placed back with her mom only to be sold to child traffickers. Det. Sam Bowers arrives on scene and was afraid that Charly shot the man. Sam and Charly work together to bring down the traffickers and to find Olive’s sister.
Sam and Charly have great chemistry together and work on building a relationship.
Knowing that Sam has to work within the boundaries of the law while Charly doesn't, will that create problems for them? Will they be able to find the missing sister before she is sold? How will their relationship turn out?

This story is emotional and covers an issue of missing children and trafficking.
Another great story and handling of a tough issue by Ms. Fiala.
5 stars
 on 11/30/21
emotionally riveting happily ever after strong chemistry strong heroine suspenseful
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