I really enjoy the Sharpe and Donovan series about the art theft expert/FBI agent and her FBI undercover agent husband. I don’t know that you need to have read the previous books since there is a little background reminder given for each character. That was helpful for me, but I suspect that it would still be confusing for someone coming to this novel without having read any of the earlier books. There are too many characters and references to earlier plotlines.

It’s always necessary to suspend disbelief about how many crimes, particularly art-related crimes can take place in the small Maine community where Sharpe and Donovan live, but just go with it.

The mystery starts out with food poisoning sickening the people on a yacht that had stopped at that town. It then becomes clear that there is something more going on when we learn that there is an MI5 agent undercover on the yacht. There’s a lot of back and forth about what might be going on and the mystery sucks you in. I found the reveal to be pretty unsatisfying, but maybe that is because I prefer mysteries where there are clues within the novel leading up to the resolution rather than outside information thrown in right at the end. But I still will snap up any Neggers novel and then stay up all night finishing it.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Rival’s Break by Carla Neggers is her 9th book in the Sharpe & Donovan series. I have enjoyed the entire series, and reuniting with the characters that appear in all the books. I loved this book, as well. I did have a little bit of trouble following all the characters, as there are a lot. I would definitely recommend this book, as well as the others in the series.

I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy through Netgallery of Rivals Break .
This is a fantastic suspense . It's got a fabulous story line . The characters are a unique bunch . It's very intense and interesting definitely intriguing .
There's romance and love along with hate. Emma and Collin both work for the FBI . Collin works as an undercover agent . During the wedding reception of his brother Collin and his other brother Kevin a marine patrol officer head to the dock about a possible food poisoning . Little do they realize there is more than food poisoning going on . This story keeps you guessing it has so many twists and turns . This story poisonings , thief , murder , explosion . A very enjoyable read . There is so much happening through out this story I couldn't put it down .
I found myself on the edge of my seat .
I highly recommend taking the time to read this story . I hope you find it as fabulous as I do .

Ahhhhhhh this was just such a wonderful book and I just thoroughly enjoyed myself. I didn’t want to put this book down. I just fell in love with this wonderful story and it’s wonderful characters. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.

I have read this series from the beginning. I loved the last book but not too sure about this recent installment. I found it difficult to get into and the writing choppy. I kept losing interest in the beginning but kept going as I loved the others in the series and am a Carla Neggers fan.

About 3/4 of the way through, it all came together and for the rest of the book, I couldn't put it down. Definitely don't recommend this as a stand-alone as there are too many characters and too much backstory to be able to follow along. I'm giving this a 3 out 5, for the reasons I stated above. However, when there are so many books in a series, they can't all be 4 and 5 stars. I do look forward to the next one ... curious what will happen with Fin and Aiofe.

Thank you #netgalley and #HARLEQUIN - MIRA (U.S. and Canada) for the eARC.

This is the first Carla Neggers book I've read. There's lot of espionage and intrigue as the narrative flits back from Maine to Ireland. A bunch of people become violently ill aboard a yacht and Colin, just home from an undercover assignment, accompanies his youngest brother to the investigation. The story includes characters previously introduced in the series. Readers won't be disappointed with the story.

Back visiting with old friends is what it feels like to read this latest in the Sharpe and Donovan series. A good storyline kept me interested and guessing all through this one. The only problem is now I have to wait for the next one. Hurry, please.

Hard to believe already book 9 in the Sharpe and Donovan series. You could read this is a stand alone, you could read them all that way but why would you? Each book adds more flavor, enhances more characters, and we meet and get to know plenty, not just Emma and Colin, who are the two main characters in the series. This pretty much has it all, a cozy mystery, suspense, intrigue, family and such great characters in Maine and abroad. I sure wouldn't mind Finnan sharing some of that whiskey he helped distill, and I don't drink whiskey. Would love to walk the coast and see some of the paintings, Even with the twists and red herrings I was pretty sure who "done it". I was right but it was a great ride. Thank you Carla Neggers for continuing this wonderful series, thank you Mira Books and Net Galley for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were unsolicited.

I love this series, and this may be the best addition so far. It could be new beginnings for several favorite characters and I am already impatient for the next one!

If you are in the mood for suspense and romance look no further. This was my first time reading Carla Neggers. This won't be the last time either. I was pulled into Emma's world from the first page. I will have to read the rest of the books in the series. Thankfully, I should be able to find them at my local library.

Emma and Colin seem destined for chaos. Given their profession as FBI agents, and the friends they keep this is not a huge surprise. The plot of this book is quite complex and includes the current risk of bio-terrorism. Many of your favorite characters play pivotal roles in this book, and I won't go too far as I don't want to expose any of the plot, just know you will be faced with surprises until the very last page. A perfect installment in this series with a good balance of Colin and Emma and some new faces.

Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are at the wedding for Colin’s brother when there is a call out because of what is suspected food poisoning on a yacht. All is not what it seems when they arrive at the scene.

This book is part of a series and has a cast of returning characters. It is a mystery with a lot of twists and turns with a surprise ending. I had trouble getting into the book, which is the reason for the 3* rating. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Rival's Break by Carla Neggers has Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan once again involved in an unexpected mystery while being home in Rock Point, Maine for the wedding of his brother, Andy. Love this series and the returning cast of characters! Another great addition to the series!!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. What a great book , I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend to everyone.

This book is part of an ongoing series. It has a good mystery with lots of twists and turns and has a surprising ending. Well worth reading

Rival's Break is a fast paced and interesting book. I enjoyed the characters and plot. Well written and I hope to read more from this author.

Picking up the latest book in this series is like having a reunion with old friends. All of your favorites make an appearance. There is a lot going on in this one. The mystery has many directions. There are a lot of new developments with the characters. I was shocked by the reveal, which I always say is the hallmark of a great mystery. Worth the wait, this one is highly recommended!