Morning guys! Hope you grabbed your coffee, I know I have. This morning I have Sophia Rose back with another Guest Review - Today she will be reviewing a Romantic Suspense A Nun Walks into a Bar - I think the title alone has got me giggling. Check out her wonderful review below and don’t forget to leave her some love <3
A Nun Walks into a Bar by Piper Davenport Published by Self-published on March 6th 2017
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Pages: 333
Format: Kindle Edition
Source: Author
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I received this book for free from Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
After growing up in an abbey, orphan Sadie Ross becomes Sister Abigail Eunice. Her life and career are on track until a chance meeting with a handsome stranger in a place no nun should ever go.
Ryder Carsen’s sister is missing, and he doesn’t have time for distractions. But when a pretty nun walks into his bar, he can’t ignore his attraction to her, even though she’s not the “sister” he’s looking for. He’s relieved when she walks out of his life for what he believes is forever.
Sadie’s life takes a surprising detour when she finds her path crossed with Ryder’s once again.
When they are brought back together, Ryder knows he’s found the only woman he’ll ever love, but time is running out for his sister.
Will Ryder save his sister from the men who took her?
The title… I was smiling and intrigued from the first time I spotted the title. And *snort* it’s the NUN-rated edition.
I’m already familiar with the author’s earlier Dogs of Fire MC series so I was curious about this spin-off story going on in the Dogs of Fire world. New readers can easily pick this one up without having read the older ongoing series without trouble since this pulls in new lead characters and a parallel story line.
I found this a light story with some heartwarming and thoughtful elements. The romance is the focus, but the suspense is a solid element to keep things interesting too. A woman who grew up with nuns and wanted to be a nun, but really wasn’t cut out for that vocation and a guy raised in a dark, gritty world come together. It was an intriguing situation.
Sadie was a mystery to me much of the time, I’ll admit. I had no idea why she got bent out of shape half the time’s she did or at least to the extent she did. She’s naive and vulnerable, but she’s also defensive and snarky. She needs a bit of help transitioning out into the world but sometimes she gets a chip on her shoulder and takes it wrong. She wants to be thought to have arrived before her train is barely leaving the station if that makes sense.
Ryder, now he wasn’t a mystery. He’s a steamroller once he gets going. He’s alpha to the core and has the need to be in control and keep those he cares about safe- bubble wrap probably isn’t out of the question. But, this need makes sense when his past and his sister’s issues come into play. Sadie was a good fit for him and kept him on his toes just like he had the patience and understanding not to see her as an oddball, but a person who just needs some time.
The suspense part seemed to be leading in one direction with Ryder’s missing sister, but then it became something huge and much more. Sadie finds out just how dark Ryder’s world was and has to figure out if she’ll stand with him or sit this one out.
I had a good time with this side story in the Dogs of Fire universe. I think lovers of that series as well as those who enjoy romantic suspense with a stronger dose of spicy romance should definitely snag this up.
About Sophia Rose
Sophia is a quiet though curious gal who dabbles in cooking, book reviewing, and gardening. Encouraged and supported by an incredible man and loving family. A Northern Californian transplant to the Great Lakes Region of the US. Lover of Jane Austen, Baseball, Cats, Scooby Doo, and Chocolate.
I do like rom sup (even if I read too little!) so why not 🙂
It comes and goes mood-wise with me, but I’ve definitely been in the mood lately so why not, indeed. 🙂
Wow. This one really sounds like a pretty exciting read. Suspense and romance in just 1 book?! I’ll definitely check this one out 🙂
Hey Vanessa!
Yes, it’s a fun one. It leans more toward the romance at first, but then the suspense kicks in for the exciting part.
That is quite the premises but it does sound fun and I like that it was more than just a romance or contemporary read. Great review Lily!
They were a hoot together at first with their very different backgrounds. 🙂
This looks light and funny, just what you need when you want a pick me up. I will have to look it up.
Yes, there is a lot of banter and snark and some steamy with the big action at the end. Hope you like it if you get the chance, Heidi!
That title makes me laugh!!
First thing to catch my eye and I snorted when I caught the NUN rated part, too.
That title is hilarious! Thanks for bringing this to my attention; I had not heard of it until now. Glad you had a good time with this one! 🙂
You betcha, Michele!
It is a hoot of a title. The story was funny at times, too. 🙂
I must admit when read the title I was like WTH! 🙂 I almost choked from laughter. It alone would have prompted me to read this book. Thanks for putting it on my radar. Great review.
Yeah, it did that to me, too Nadene.
Happy to bring you a smile and a new book to consider. 🙂
I like the title too. 🙂
I like a good romantic suspense. Great review Sophia. ~Aleen
Oh, yes. It’s so eye catching and I think more authors need to pay attention to titles for grabbing attention and setting a tone for their books. 🙂
Me, too, Aleen! Thanks!
I have to admit the title caught my attention lmao
Yeah, its a hoot, Lily! I had the giggles.
Sounds fun! Sadie seems like she could take some getting used to, though.
Lots of light and fun stuff with the banter and getting Sadie adjusted to life outside the nunnery.
Oh yeah, Christy. She’s an odd blend and it was hard predicting her. Not the worst thing, I suppose. It was just would she jump right in and get in groove over something or would it throw her and cause a freak out. I just never knew. But, at least she got past things quickly and she was good people.
why not, it’s nice to have a good mix of suspense and romance
Yes, it was a fun one and brought two of my favorite elements together. 🙂
I did smile at nun-reated, lol! This sounds like it has a good mix of romance, suspense and may be a little bit of fun given the cover. The author suddenly has hit on a perfect mix of all three hasn’t she?
I would definitely say so, Verushka! She does have a fun wit and heartwarming tone to her books. I enjoy them for some good distraction and pick me up reading.
Haha I love the title of this! I might have to check it out based on that alone, it sounds like a nice read too 🙂
It sure captured my attention right away and it fits the tone of the story, too.