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Bishop's Knight

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4 stars
Evie Bishop has returned home to a family in turmoil. One brother is fighting for his life and another is on the run. Then her friend shows up injured and spouting conspiracy theories that could also put Evie in danger. With nowhere else to turn, she is forced to ask her ex for help.

Dylan Blackwood has not seen Evie in six months since she broke his heart and left him. He might not believe he can trust her, but he cannot stand by and see her in danger. He is wealthy, smart, resourceful, protective, and is ex-military so does not back down from fights.

Now they are on a race to figure out who the real target is and why. There are multiple possible antagonists and hidden agendas. There is danger, suspense, and real threats. But their connection and chemistry are still there. They make a great team, but it is a precarious situation. The mystery and action build to a heart-stopping climax.

But beneath all the external chaos are their personal issues. Evie still has secrets about her former life that she has been gradually sharing with him, but the most important one might be the one thing that could make him walk away.

I really loved Dylan who I thought was the complete package. He could be refined and businesslike, passionate and romantic, and also edgy and tough. And Evie is a different kind of heroine. She is strong, confident, and brave, but cares deeply about those she lets in. I enjoyed the side characters of their friends, Samara, Finn, and Leo. But I am very interested in the other Bishops' stories. Her brothers, Evan and Ellis are both dealing with significant challenges in this one and I cannot wait to delve more into their stories and their points of view.

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Fantastic story – can’t wait for the next installment of this trilogy! This one blew me away with all the emotion, frustration, and intensity from both major characters.

Evie Bishop, former CIA agent, turns to her almost fiancée to help her find out who is trying to kill her and another former teammate. With a brother on the run, and another in the hospital in a coma, she can’t turn to her family for help. Dylan Blackwood would do almost anything to get Evie to come back into his life and immediately provides whatever help he can when she shows up unannounced.

As they figure out the mystery and crimes around them, they also reveal more about themselves and why things didn’t work the first time around. Second chances mean so much more when they both are honest. Great HEA that leaves just enough unsaid.

I received an ARC from the publisher for an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was promised or received for the review.

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This romantic suspense did not disappoint. Evie is a heroine that you can help but love and root for. Dylan is an alpha male hero that is looking for a second chance at love with the woman who got away from him. It turns out that she was hiding secrets. Once those secrets are revealed, these two need to figure out if they will get their second chance at love. This was a great first book in the trilogy.

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4.5⭐
Fast paced, full on, intriguing and exciting to read Bishop's Knight was a brilliant start to Katie Reus's new Endgame Trilogy. And with great characters, a second chance romance, riveting sub plots, plus plenty of action I was easily hooked throughout. And I'm extremely excited for whatever comes next.

Would happily recommend.

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What a way to kick off a new series! I simply loved Evie and damn if Dylan isn't nearly perfect! This book kept me guessing while serving up some hot romance! I cannot wait to see what comes next for all the players in this game!

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Bishop's Knight is the first in a new series by this entertaining Author .

Evie Bishop is a spy and used Dylan Blackwood as a means of meeting her true target …………. unfortunately they fell in love but Evie knows that she cannot live a like and "ghosts" him . If she wants him back .and she does ….. then the only way forward is to tell him the truth ….will he forgive her ?
Now someone has put her brother Evan in hospital with a bomb in his office and her other brother Ellis is on the run , wanted for murder .
Who is after them and why ?
The story takes many twists and turns , with lots of fast paced action and steamy romance around every corner .

I loved this story and look forward to the next in the series

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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4.5 stars

Bishop's Knight by Katie Reus is fabulous start to the new series Endgame Trilogy.

From the first page my interest was captured and I didn't put it down until I finished. This is one of those books you keep telling yourself just one more chapter which ends up with you reading late into the night as you can't put it down lol

I love Katie Reus writing, she has a way with her words that makes you invested in her characters and the story unfolding in front of you.

Bishop's Knight was such a good read, I loved getting to know the characters and I loved how the author has included a storyline that will be unveiled between the remaining Bishop siblings.
Looking forward to reading their books and watching the conclusion of this excellent series.

Bishop's Knight in the first book in the Endgame Trilogy, you get to watch Evie and Dylan get their second chance at love and it leaves you wanting for the next book Bishop's Queen Evan Bishop and Isla MacDonald story.

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Evie is in trouble and she thinks the only man she can turn to hates her. Dylan proposed to her a year ago and was positive she'd say yes but he was surprised when she ghosted him immediately. What he didn't know was that Evie was a spy who used him to meet a target. Once the mission was done even though she loved Dylan she didn't think it would be safe to be with him. Also he didn't know the real her. When Dylan sees Evie again he realizes that he never stopped caring about her. First they have to stay alive then they can explore a new relationship. I really enjoyed this book!

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Bishop’s Knight - Katie Reus

This book was such an easy read and still so gripping. The main character Evie Bishop is much more than an ordinary woman. She’s complex and dangerous, she loves fiercely and protects everyone she cares about.

Dylan Blackwood is the man of Evie’s dreams but they started their relationship on a lie. She has to tell him the truth and hope he forgives her.

It’s tense and gripping, there’s twists and turns that keep you reading page after page without wanting to stop.

I fully enjoyed this book and am very much looking forward to the next.

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Katie Reus new series is one reader and fans of her are going to love. The story starts off with a bang, murder and mayhem and evolves into a story with heart and soul. Steamy romance, action, characters readers will love and long enough to for a beach read or pool side moment.

The author has stated these can be read as a stand alone novel but I have a feeling readers will want to read every single written word in this new series by Katie Reus.

Readers are going to wonder how the author is able to pack a punch to the heart and soul in so few words.



Thank you to Netgalley and the Author Katie Reus.

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From the beginning Bishop’s Knight was intriguing. Evie Bishop is a strong tough agent but every bit of a woman. Reading her heartbreak over Dylan and family problems was heartbreaking but she never gives up or stops looking for ,justice for her love ones. Dylan is that guy that no woman wants to walk away from and he proves to be everything you thought he would be.

I really enjoyed Bishop’s Knight and I intend on preordering the book so I have it once it’s released. Katie Reus always delivers a riveting story.

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I am a big fan of this author, and this newest book blew me out of the water! I adored the intrigue just as much as the romance. I love a good second chance romance, and Ms. Reus can write them like no others. Evie is such a strong heroine who can take care of herself. Dylan is the perfect hero, and I loved that he was open to being vulnerable with her.The plot was fast-paced and kept me on my toes. The ending was just perfection. I loved the secondary characters as well and am SO looking forward to Evan and Isla's story! The author did a great job of setting up that story without taking away from the current one, and it totally has me hooked. Eagerly awaiting book 2!

*I received an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

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I could not put this book down, once I stated reading. This book reminded me of the tv show Alias. While undercover Evie Bishop, changed up her appearance so she wouldn’t be recognized. Until she did an op that had her being herself. She met Dylan Blackwell. He was supposed to be an asset, not a love interest. A year later, her family is falling apart, more books about that I’m hoping, and an old partner shows up hurt. Wherever Evie, goes, it seems danger follows her. This is a smooth read book. Everything that happens, it’s all in the right places, no jumping around. It’s smooth. Looking forward to next Bishop books by ms. Reus.

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This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

What a great start to a new series! Evie's past has come back to haunt her and she has to face the fact that she used the man she fell in love with and now has to ask for his help.

A few red herrings and twists along the way so you don't know who is trying to kill Evie and her friend, or why! Along with the attempts to kill them, Evie had one brother on the run from after being framed for a murder and another brother in the hospital after surviving a bombing.

You know it is going to be bad when Evie's secret comes out to Dylan that she was supposed to target him and get close to him so she could get an invitation to their "real" target. Will Dylan realize that even though she initially planned to use him that she fell for him and didn't sleep with him for her job?!

The book was filled with drama and intrigue and I stayed up way too late to finish it! I am really looking forward to the next book when Evie's brother, Evan, has to protect his former fiance after he cut all ties with her.

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Evie Bishop is a strong person and she has to be. After years of government work and now she is forced to seek help from the one person she doesn’t want to turn to. Dylan Blackwood. Dylan is handsome, rich, and so much in love with Evie he can’t turn her away even though she ran from him before. I admired Evie and how she protected those she loved. Turning to Dyan took a lot of courage from her and yet the attraction these two had, made their story even better. Lots of twists, suspense and of course romance!
Bishop’s Knight is a great start to Katie’s new Endgame Trilogy and I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

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This is a fabulous little read.

I loved nearly everything about it.

Evangeline is a strong, capable, intelligent female lead and her friend and ex-colleague Samara is equally good. Can I just say how nice it is to read a book with not one but two great females.

The book opens with both Evie and Samara on a mission for the CIA. It then switches to the present and Evie is home in Miami. Her life is not going as planned.
Her oldest brother Evan is in hospital after a bomb took out his office.
Her other brother Ellis is in hiding somewhere. He’s wanted for he murder of one of his partners with the DEA.
And Evie. Well she’s still in love with Dylan Blackwood and who can blame her?

At this point I also have to thank the author for Dylan. 🥰

In amongst all this Samara turns up at her doorstep bleeding from a bullet wound. And so the excitement begins.

This is first and foremost a romance. The story itself isn’t to be scrutinised too closely. But as an exciting romance it’s fabulous.

My issues were minor but here they are.

My knowledge of the CIA is virtually nonexistent but...
Would an agent be allowed to take on a mission as herself?
Using her own family and friends?
Also I find it surprising that after leaving the CIA you get to keep top-level clearance for a year.

“Will do.” Evie might not be CIA anymore but she still had top-level clearance, at least for another six months.

Plus.
It’s a pet hate of mine when one character holds off revealing something that everyone knows needs to come out. This just annoys me. I’ll admit it didn’t annoy me as much here because I was loving this book. But fair is fair I complained about another book doing this only days ago.

Finally my last moan I promise.
Evie constantly moans about how she has no future with Dylan

She had no future with Dylan Blackwood. He was a former lover, a former asset, former…everything.
He sure as hell wasn’t part of her future though. Even if she wanted him to be.
Because if she allowed herself to even think that might be possible, she would have to acknowledge that she would have to tell him the truth. And if she did that, he’d leave her for sure. So she was cutting things off as soon as possible.

We all know going in how this book is going to end so this goes on for far too long.

This all sounds way more negative than I intended. I really enjoyed this read and with Dylan’s help this came close to a 5* read and that doesn’t happen often.

I can’t wait for the next book. Bishop’s Queen.

I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley.

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I have no idea how many books I have already read by Katie Reus, but they were a lot. I especially like her Darkness Series and (surprise, surprise) her Red Stone Security. So when I knew that this would be kind of a spin off from RSS, I had to read it. I love how her books are always right to the point and make it seem as if I am watching an action filled movie, rather than reading a book. Seriously, all of this author’s books would make great action movies, better than most stuff out there!
I adored Evie Bishop, the heroine in this book who was kick-ass and a great character overall. She was loyal and honest and had such a big heart, my own broke with her when she told her story. I loved the glimpses we saw of a softer side. A side almost completely hidden from other with years of spy training and playing her role perfectly. I loved how she never gave up on her brothers and her family. Dylan on the other hand was almost too soft for a Katie Reus’ hero, but he was the perfect match for Evie and I liked how they fit together and developed together to see that it doesn’t have to be either or, but can easily be an “and” as long as you fight for it.
The writing style was great and easy to read and I clicked with the characters and the plot almost immediately. There was only one thing that I have as a negative point (as in most KR books): the book was too short. I wanted to stay there forever and while everything was solved and there were barely any questions open (other than the one big one that will probably be solved in book 3), but I did not want this book to end. It was finished, yes, but so good that I really really really wished for more scenes, to just stay a bit longer.

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Evie fell in love with Dylan on her opp with the CIA. She though felt too much guilt, and love to accept his engagement ring. She now regrets no marrying him, and thinks of him often, but has remained away from him due to her own guilt in using him to get close a wanted man. Evie has finally come home and retired from the CIA.

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This is a new series from author Katie Reus, possible spin-off or just character association from her 'Red Stone Security' series. I love these types of books, mystery, action, suspense, and sexy hot, sexy scenes. I loved this book! This is one book I could not put down! As in, I read this in one day, house work can wait!

I love a strong heroine that can hold her own, Evie Bishop did not disappoint. She's an ex-CIA agent that gets caught up in helping her friend and CIA agent Samara, who was shot. Suspecting the attempt on Samara's life to be a possible inside job, she turns to the one man she knows she can trust.

Dylan is an ex-Marine, now a millionaire. I love that he is a strong capable hero but not the type to be arrogant about is ability's. I wasn't sure how the relationship with Evie and Dylan was going to be repaired but the author did an amazing job with the story. Will Dylan be able to handle the new side of Evie?

I can't wait to see how the rest of the series goes! Would I recommend this series to friends and family? Not just a yes but a heck YES!

***I voluntarily reviewed this ARC for an honest review via NetGalley, this is my honest opinion and has not been influenced by the author, Publishers or NetGalley in anyway.*** Thank you!

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CAN A SPY EVER SAY "I have had enough and I want to go HOME?" The Bishop family is in a bad way and Evie Bishop (former CIA) returns to Miami finding out that these issues are more difficult to solve than her Life and Death Job has been. Foremost on the table is the fact that someone is trying to kill her and members of her former team. And...if these are not enough challenges she must ask her former op mark and almost fiance Dylan Blackwood for HELP. TRILOGY YEAH more to come! "A copy of this book was provided by KR Press, LLC via NetGalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion."

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