This book was a great and enjoyable read!

Meri, Melanie, and Michelle all grew up in foster care. Now, grown-up and living their own lives, they all have different challenges. In each of these novellas, one woman is in danger and has to rely on the one she loves to help her out of the situation.

Each of these novellas was great! I loved how each of them connected with characters. Each of the authors' styles went well together. The novellas felt like they were all part of one story and I enjoyed that. I felt like the reader gets to know all of the characters in a short amount of time. Sometimes, in novellas, I feel like the whole thing is rushed, but in these, I felt like I got the whole story. Each of these novellas could have stood alone, but they were great as a set. I'm looking forward to reading more from each of these authors!

*eARC provided in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book for an honest review. This book was three stories by three different authors that were all tied together. The three women all grew up in foster care and now as adults have found themselves in danger. These authors did a great job of bringing the suspense along with romance. Great read!
Against the Heart
Meri Jones just wants to start e new life with her daughter, her ex is making that difficult when he steals from her all the time. On the run she ends up in Spokane and after running into ex-cop, now security expert Ian she finds work helping him clean up the house his father lives in....As Ian and Meri are falling in the love, her ex is coming for her.....
Shaken
After Michelle has her life in order after a rough childhood, two men break into her apartment and want to rob her. Her unstable mother witnesses this and it send her down a path of blackmail. He ex Evan comes back to help her.
Echos of the Past
Melanie Cassidy is leaving her tutoring job of a boy she tutors, she smashes her car into theirs to rescue the boy. Her ex, Detective Gray Hawkins comes to her aid and they uncover a sinister plot.

I love anthologies! Not only do they give me a complete story that I can read in a short period of time....usually while waiting for one thing or another...they give me the chance to read new authors. It's sometimes hard to commit to an unknown author based on the sparse information available. I have discovered many of my favorite authors by first reading their contribution to an anthology.
These three stories are all suspense with a little romance thrown in to keep everything interesting. Each story revolves around a woman who must make quick decisions and learn to trust and accept help along the way. The stories are short but good. They are fast reads, more because they capture your attention and hold it than the length. I'm recommending PIVOT to all my reading circle.

Loved all three of these highly entertaining, sexy, fun and short yet emotionally thrilling adventures. Each one is filled with engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and undeniable passion. Excellent reading!

Loved reading the enthralling and engaging romantic suspense stories by the sensational authors, Kat Martin, Alexandra Ivy, and Rebecca Zanetti.
The first story is about a woman, Meri, on the run with her young daughter from her ex-boyfriend. Meri ends up working on a farm for a handsome young man, Ian, and his father. The second story is about Melanie stopping the kidnapping of a young boy and getting involved with someone from her past, Detective Gray Hawkins. In the third story, Michelle, Meri's friend, is threatened by Meri's ex-boyfriend. Michelle calls her brother for help, and her brother sends Evan Brodie to help Michelle.
Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, full of action, suspense, and romance, and three love stories in one book.
I reviewed a copy of the book through NetGalley.

Pivot by Kat Martin, Alexandra Ivy and Rebecca Zanetti is another installment in the romantic suspense Deep Ops series. This book is best read between books two and three however the series changes main characters between the books so they all could be read and understood as a standalone.

Pivot happens to have three somewhat separate stories involved in the book that are all novella length. The first story has Meri on the run when she’s about out of money she finds herself at Ian’s farm looking for work. Story #2 then Melanie trying to stop a kidnapping and getting involved with a handsome detective. Then in the last story we circle back to Meri’s friend, Michelle, who had been threatened trying to protect Meri’s whereabouts. Michelle then has her ex show up to help protect her from the men threatening her.

If you enjoy a really fast paced romantic suspense then Pivot would be right up your alley giving three stories in one. Everything flowed rather well when put together and reading straight through too which made jumping from one story into the next rather seamless keeping the pages turning. Another great addition to this series overall!

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

This book is book 2.5 in the Deep Ops series by Rebecca Zanetti with help from authors Alexandra Ivy and Kat Martin. An anthology of three stories by three authors about three women who grew up in foster care and are fighting for their lives and loves as adults. Meri Jones and her young daughter run from trouble in L.A. and end up in Spokane where ex-cop Ian Brodie hires her to help him with his father's farmhouse. Meri has a dangerous secret that explodes when Melanie Cassidy spots two men trying to kidnap a young boy tutors and she rams their car. Melanie's ex, Det Gray Hawkins appears and rescues them both and she must trust him to help investigate a conspiracy of dirty cops. Michelle had a rough adolescence and is finally content in Portland until two men break into her home , threaten her and send her mentally unstable mother on a blackmail spree that Michelle needs to stop. Michelle's ex Evan Boldon is now the sheriff and he needs to stop Michelle's stalker.
Even though these three stories are loosely related, the three authors do a great job of creating full and interesting characters in each story and each author brings in characters from a current series. Lots of suspense, angst and a little romance to keep readers interested. Anthologies are a great way to read new authors.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and authors for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Great story. Easy read and highly suspenseful. Characters had great interaction and loved the build between them.

A fun collection of romantic suspense stories, each novella tells the story of a woman and the man that comes into her life, or back into her life, in a time of need. As each couple go through turmoils and some harrowing experiences, they find a HEA that is satisfying to the reader. All the stories have a connection, but are written in such a way as they can be read as a standalone. From three great authors, I recommend these novellas for any reader that loves romantic suspense stories. **I was gifted "Pivot" by Netgalley and Kensington Books** I voluntarily leave my review based on my reading. 4.5 Stars!

I don't normally like anthologies, but I really enjoyed this one. Unlike most anthologies the three main characters flow through out each story. I also enjoyed the way each story built upon the one/s before it. I thought it was really unique and interesting. I loved the guest appearances in each story it really made them more interesting.

I voluntarily read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

This anthology has been great to read in the garden in the fine weather
A set of short stories - I read in one go but you could easily break up and dip in and out of

Great stories by great authors
Loved it

Perfect for spring break, summer break, heck...any kind of a break when you want something a little shorter. This set of short stories comes from three of my favorite authors and it is GREAT! I loved the three stories and highly recommend.

I'm not usually a fan of multiple author compliations but these were actually really good and although not my typical genre was very pleasantly surprised. I would totally read again. Thanks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Pivot is a collection of related stories written by different authors. Pivot is written by three very talented authors: Kat Martin, Alexander Ivy and Rebecca Zanetti. I love reading these authors. I believe that this is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to them if you have not already discovered them.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books/Zebra for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is an anthology with 3 short stories. The stories have a minor connection, but can be read as stand alone. All the stories either deal with adoptees, or parents with drug problems. They were all cute, but my favorite was Echoes of the Past. entertaining 3.5 stars

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

This contains three interconnected stories of three women who knew each other as foster kids and now are all facing danger that brings them in contact with three strong men.

I am not familiar with Kat Martin and she had the first story with Meri and Ian Brodie. He has a bunch of brothers and they have their own series of books but is not necessary for understanding this story.

The second story is from Rebecca Zanetti and I have read most of her books and enjoyed them! So, I was excited when expecting another bad to show up for Michelle and Evan and it turns out that he is Wolfe from her Ops series and we even see a brief appearance from Logan and Mercy from her Dark Protectors series!! So, have to say that I am somewhat biased and loved this book!

The last story is with Melanie and Gray who are trying to help a young boy stay safe from some dirty cops who are working with a drug dealer. I wish a bit more was explained about their past but we do know that Gray took off when he felt too much for Melanie and didn't want to lose control and fall for her.

All three stories were filled with action and drama and it was hard to put the book down! Each couple was fun to read about and likable. You will see the characters in each other's story as they are friends and the guys know each other and work well together.

Adding Clarence Wolfe to the second story was just a little teaser as I have been waiting for his story and love him with the dog who loves to get drunk, Roscoe, and the kitten called Kat.

Only thing that I wished for was a group reunion with all of them together at the end but just glad that they each got their HEA!!

3 superb stories by 3 amazing authors

Against the Heart (The Brodies of Alaska #0.5) by Kat Martin
Echoes of the Past by Alexandra Ivy this is loosely connected to The Agency series.
Shaken (Deep Ops #2.5) by Rebecca Zanetti

I have read both The Agency and the Deep Op’s series, but The Brodies of Alaska by Kat Martin is new to me as is the author.

Three novellas of three women who bonded as girl and now face the greatest challenges of their lives. Pivot is a romantic suspense that kept me reading throughout. Each story was well written, the characters were engaging ant the stories were captivating.

I already own everything by both Rebecca Zanetti and Alexandra Ivy and now I have added Kat Martin to my collection. If you haven’t read these authors I highly recommend you do.

Oh my! I loved these stories. I love how they all went together and how some of my favorite people from other books peeked in! 3 strong women meet the men of their dreams. All the adventure and sexiness that is trademark for these authors in 1 book! Yes yes!

I read and reviewed this advanced complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley

Three titans of romantic suspense pairing up to create an anthology of all-new novellas? I was over the moon excited for this book! Sadly, this anthology fell flat for me. I think the hardest part was KNOWING all three of these ladies can write a better story. All three of these novellas are connected in small ways, so they’re better read in order. Also, the title of the story kept making me think of “Friends”.

Against the Heart by Kat Martin – 2.5 Stars

You have to set aside realism to enjoy this book. The heroine has her major ditzy moments and basically decides to trust the hero with her safety and the safety of her young daughter because he’s hot. I also didn’t feel like the hero knew anything real about the heroine even by the end of the book. He did know she had a rockin’ bod though, which he thought about basically the entire novella. Overall the hero was sweet to the heroine and I did like the secondary couple’s story.

Shaken by Rebecca Zanetti – Three Stars

Rebecca is by far my favorite author of the three, so maybe I’m biased but I enjoyed her novellas the most. I think second chance love stories work really well in novella format. The hero was a hunk and a half. Yes, please, more hopelessly devoted heroes. The heroine, on the other hand, made me want to pull my hair out. Her continual lack of trust in the hero and her faith in her drug addict mother made it hard to root for her. The action was on point in this novella though and so were the sexy times.

Echoes of the Past by Alexandra Ivy – 1.5 Stars

You can’t have a novella where the hero left the heroine because he’s hung up on an old girlfriend who is now his sister-in-law (ick), and not have ANY groveling. Come on. I didn’t connect to either the hero or the heroine and the little boy the heroine rescued was only in the story for, like, four pages. The novella was boring and rushed and I struggled to finish it.

**I received an ARC of this book in order to provide an honest review**

I sought out this book specifically for the Rebecca Zanetti story, as I have thoroughly enjoyed her Deep Ops series. I was amused and surprised to find that her story, Shaken, also had cameo appearances by characters from her Dark Protectors series. A great touch!

The lead characters in the 3 stories connected in their younger years. Additionally, some of the supporting characters are connected via other storylines. The characters are appealing enough to make you want to check out the other works by these authors that introduced them.

Authors Kat Martin and Alexandra Ivy are not as familiar to me as Rebecca Zanetti. Although I enjoyed all 3 stories in this collection, I loved the Zanetti story, liked the Ivy story and found the Martin story to be OK. It just wasn't as compelling to me as the other 2 stories. All three were well-written and well edited.

Overall, very entertaining!