Liverpool Loyalty is the fourth instalment in the Bad Blood series, set in and around the city of Liverpool, Merseyside. Gangland queen of the ’pool Grace Carter is parked in her Range Rover over the street from St Anne’s Police Station where her son Jake Conlon and stepson Connor Carter are currently being interviewed. She had been awaiting the arrival of her ferocious on-call solicitor, Faye Donovan, managing partner in Donovan, Haigh and Macaulay in Liverpool city centre, who had travelled back from Monaco arriving via John Lennon Airport after cutting her holiday short to represent the pair. From the limited information Grace had been able to glean from DI Tony Webster, who was on her payroll and had been the one to alert her to Jake and Connor’s situation, the boys had been arrested for the murder of Billy Johnson, which had happened just over three months earlier. The boys are soon released and Faye informs Grace that the police have little to go on; it's all circumstantial and the case apparently hinges on a lone eyewitness. Grace will do anything to keep her boys from doing hard time so she enlists the help of an old associate and former ally, DI Leigh Moss, whose life Grace once saved before she became a police officer. But the favour Leigh owes is unimportant to her and the only real favour she wants to do is to bring about the downfall of Grace’s sprawling criminal empire for the good of the people of Liverpool.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, the Johnson brothers are reeling from their brother Bradley’s backstab after he took off with over £200,000 belonging to one of the most notorious gangsters in England - Alastair McGrath. They're now figuring out how they can ”raise the money” before he notices. McGrath is also trying to muscle in on Grace’s territory but he doesn't realise what he's up against. She has many secret connections from judges to cops, lawyers to politicians and she decides it's time for the universally feared McGrath to learn that just because she's a woman doesn't mean she won't resort to violent or underhand tactics. This is a compulsive and captivating gangland thriller. Gritty, intense and impossible to put down, it is certainly not for the faint-hearted or those distressed by graphic violence. The sense of time and place are both fantastic, references to current events help with that, just as they did in previous instalments. The characters are larger than life, demand your attention and truly come alive on the page, and although this is a criminal world most of us will have never experienced ourselves, I felt both the characters’ actions and the nail-biting plot remained believable and authentic throughout. It has an excellent array of ingredients that add up to a very tasty urban thriller - emotion, humorous moments, an exciting, often nerve-shredding plot, mesmerising characters, and a satisfying climax. Superb. Highly recommended.

These books just keep getting better and better.

Liverpool underworld boss grace Carter is devastated when her son, Jake and step son, Connor are arrested for the murder of Billy Johnson. Can she stop her boys from enduring a long stretch in prison or will her empire crumble? Reeling from being double crossed by their brother, Bradley, the johnson brothers are in big trouble with Essex underworld boss, Alistair Macgrath which starts to spill over into Grace’s manor.

Another gritty instalment in this series that will keep readers enthralled.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Caz has done it again. This is another great read in the bad blood series. Grace Carter has trouble when her beloved son and stepson get arrested for murder. Can Grace keep her family from falling apart. You will be gripped from page one to the end of this book. Testing loyalty and knowing who to trust is a big part of Grace’s life. Will she be able to save Jake and Conner from a life behind bars. I highly recommend this book and give it a well deserved five stars.

I’d like to thank HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Liverpool Loyalty’ by Caz Finlay in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Much-respected Grace Carter is the head of Liverpool’s most dominant gangland family and with her husband Michael successfully runs security firms, restaurants and bars. When Alastair McGrath, the Essex equivalent to Grace, arrives in Liverpool wanting part of the Carter family’s business, Grace realises he must be taught a lesson. Meanwhile, Grace’s son Jake and step-son Connor have been arrested for murder and Grace enlists the help of DI Leigh Moss who owes her a favour for saving her life before she joined the police force.

‘Liverpool Loyalty’ is a gritty and action-packed gangland thriller that continues from where the previous novel ‘Back In The Game’ ended and proves that in their line of business loyalty is essential to staying alive. The plot is tense with plenty of intrigue, drama, and twists and turns, it’s gruesome, bloodthirsty and very well-written, and I’ve been gripped by the drama throughout. I’ve enjoyed catching up with Grace and Michael Carter, their family and friends, enemies old and new, especially the obnoxious Alastair McGrath, and I can’t wait to read the next in the series.

Grace and Michael are the King and Queen of Liverpool and this installment follows straight on from the previous book in the series.
There are lots of characters and it definitely helped that I had read the previous book. However, seeing as I had read read so many books in between, it was difficult at first to remind myself who was who. I would definitely recommend following one book with the next straight after! Maybe a cast list would help me?
The Liverpool Mafia astound me, how they go about getting themselves out of major trouble- and a murder accusation!
Grace is a fabulous character and I find myself rooting for her even when I probably shouldn't!

I’ve been waiting to read Liverpool Loyalty since the minute I knew it was being written, and I have to say it was so worth the wait!.

When Grace Carter’s boys are arrested for murder, she pulls out all the stops to get them out of prison, however, getting the charges dropped will take some doing!

In a short time, Caz Finlay has proved she has what it takes to be up there with the likes of Kimberley Chambers.

I hope we don’t have long to wait before book 5 arrives because this is quickly becoming my favourite gang land crime series!!

Another rollercoaster of a read! I'm so invested in these brilliant plots and characters , I love it when you actually feel like you know them personally.

After the cliff hanger from the previous books the story hooked me back in immediately. I was intrigued to be introduced to some new characters towards the end of the book and love the way the story has been left wide open for the next no doubt explosive part of this amazing series. This is 100% my favourite series of books this year!

Another fantastic read from Caz finlay . Couldn't put this book down it was so good . Can't wait for the next book .

*4.5 stars *

Grace Carter, undisputed queen of the Liverpool underworld is back with the fourth in the ‘Bad Blood’ series, but she’ll really have to keep her wits about her this time around, as one time ally DI Leigh Moss is determined to bring down Grace’s considerable empire, and her chance finally comes when she arrests Grace’s son Jake, and stepson Connor on a murder charge.

DI Moss isn’t the only one who wants to take Grace down, one of Essex’s most feared gangsters has his eye on her empire, and he hates the fact that some ‘jumped up’ woman can rule Liverpool, but if it’s up to him, it won’t be for long. Grace though, has lots of employees, including those who don’t go through the books - police officers, judges, lawyers, amongst others, they may not appear on her payroll but they’re very much in her pocket, so taking her down will be no easy task.

Author Caz Finlay writes with a gritty realism that hooks her readers in, leaving them desperate for the next in the series, and she hasn’t failed in that task yet. Another winner!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

I have really enjoyed this series of books, and I think Caz Finlay has wrote another cracker of a book here. I have grown to love the main characters and it was good to be reading about them again and how they were coping after a tragic event in the previous book. This was one hell of a fast paced, thrilling read, full of twists which had me on the edge of my seat. The author has tied up loose ends, introduced new characters and I hope there is a another book to follow. These books are one of my favourite series which I will reread again. Loved, loved this book.
5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another fantastic page turning edge of your seat thriller in this tense series.Caz Finlay writes so well so vividly the characters come alive the atmosphere the tension.Highly recommend this series was so excited to read the latest book already looking forward to the next,#netgalley#harpercollinsuk

5 Loyal Stars
Grace Carter’s back.
Jake Conlon her son and stepson Conner Carter have been arrested for murder.
With a witness on the scene, Grace needs to make sure that this witness is found and quickly as time is running out for her boys.
DI Leigh Moss is determined to keep the two boys behind bars and she will stop at nothing to bring down the Carter’s empire and that includes her friend Grace Carter.
But the thing is, Grace knows the real Leigh Moss and although she doesn’t want to use that information she may need to.
With the Johnson brothers back and teaming up with the notorious Essex face Alastair McGrath who is trying to take a slice of the Carter’s business. Grace will need to show why no one should take her for granted. And why loyalty and family is everything to her.
That includes Lena
Just to make sure you’re absolutely clear.’ ‘Clear about what?’ ‘That you can have this,’ she purred as she opened her coat fully, revealing that she was wearing only underwear beneath, ‘anywhere, and anytime you want.’
Oh Michael
Another brilliant instalment from Caz Finlay. It continues straight from Head Of The Firm
The plot is a thrilling page turner and I loved how she has set the story up to take us to a new chapter ready for her next book.
I hope she keeps this series going, there’s so much still to explore. I want Paul to find happiness again.
This series has definitely been my favourite of 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this page turner by Caz Finlay set in Liverpool where Grace Carter and her husband Michael find that their boys are arrested and imprisoned for the death of Billy. She asks for help from her friend DI Leigh Moss who owes her a favour for saving her life before she became a policewoman. Would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

This book was awesome
The Grace.s Carter boys Jake and stepson Connor are arrested for murder
And Grace has to play it different by keeping the boys out of prison
DI Leigh Moss has to save the boys from prison but she has to need Graces help
Grace has a secret
I had an ARC

So this is book 4 in the Bad Blood series and the series has not lost it's momentum in the slightest! If anything, the books are going from strength to strength. Amazing characters and a great plot. I've heard s whisper that book 5 has already been written so eagerly anticipating this.

Omg what a book. I couldnt put it down. There were times when i read chapters and thought noooo that cant happen. Love the characters especially grace carter as head of the family in a male orientated world. Its about family and loyalty in the criminal underworld. If you havnt read any of these books by caz finlay buy them nowwwwww. BRILLIANT

Well here we are, book 4 in the Bad Blood Series. Another stonker of a read. Loved each and everyone of these book in this series. Caz Finlay has developed a knack of making me hold my breath, bite my nails and fall off the edge of my seat while reading. Caz Finlay is smashing this author lark and moving on up to be with some of the best authors in this genre. Caz 'Please keep going, absolutely loving this series.
A family like no other, A gangland family run by the Mother. Grace Carter is a force to be reckoned with and here in book 4 she is as bold and fierce as ever. Loyalty to Grace is everything, if you can't trust those closest to you who can you trust.
This book has it all for a gripping read and believe me when I say, once started you will just need to finish it. The writing and characterisation is perfectly put together. characters you have gotten to know a little over the previous books continue to shine and grow.
Grace and Michael Carter are determined to get their boys out of prison and as parents they will use what ever means necessary to get their boys home.
Another book on my best Gritty Gangland book reads. Caz Finlay is an author who will be at the top of a lot of readers must read list.
​I need more and I need it now!

Absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!!! I have read all of Caz Finlay's books and each one has me hooked from the first page!! Liverpool Loyalty is no exception! Fast paced and extremely exciting from start to finish. And as always that ending leaves me absolutely craving the next one!!
Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and most of all Caz Finlay for allowing me to read this thrilling gangster must read!!

Oh my Caz has bloody done it again!! AMAZING!

I absolutely love this bad blood series, our Queen Grace is back and this time fighting for Jake and Connor after they have been arrested and on remand for murder.

Grace will do anything not to see them go down. Can she pull this one off? With the help of DI Leigh Moss or is Moss going to bring down the Carters once and for all.

Again another fantastic gripping read, I know exactly what I am getting from Caz I look forward to these and just dive right in.

Roll on book 5.
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this author is just so good how she puts her story together is just brilliant . Grace and Michael carter face there biggest challenge they have to keep there boys going in to prison as the Johnson brothers are giving them big problems . Di Leigh Moss thinks she can bring the family down but they have another problem a gangster from Essex thinks he can take everything from Grace as she a women who will still be top dog if you have never read this series i so recommend so cant wait for next book as was left on a cliff hanger