Bone Deep by Kendra Elliot is a novella and book #9 in the Widow's Island series which also has stories written by Melinda Leigh in the series. A lot of action and suspense is packed into this novella. Desperate men kidnap former FBI agent Cate Wilde's fiance Dr, Henry Powers from his clinic to make him treat a gunshot wound. The threat to Henry is that he dies too if his patient dies.

I enjoyed the tension and suspense of this storyline. It was also great to see all the support Cate receives at this trying time, especially from her grandmother Jane and her best friends Deputy Tessa Black and Samantha Bishop. I really enjoyed this latest trip to Widow's Island.

Absolutely love all Leigh and Elliott do, especially when they do it together. Bone Deep is extremely fast paced and Henry is kidnapped at gun point by 2 brothers to assist their brother who has been fatally shot. Ex FBI Cate jumps to try to find him before it’s too late. Loved the scenery which seems terrifying and beautiful and the story was fantastic! Thank you Kendra and netgalley

I love that even from the very beginning of the book, the story was fast paced and ready to go. I thought that Cate and Henry were a fantastic romantic duo, and this book managed to make me smile by the end which is always a plus.

Elliot is a favorite author and can do no wrong, in my opinion, and she definitely doesn’t disappoint. Her characters are complex and compelling and even though the plot was dire I loved catching back up with Cate & Henry. So if you’re looking for a non-stop action-packed book series that feels like you’re watching your mystery/police procedural show, then run don’t walk and pick up the Widow’s Island novella series. I would strongly suggest reading the books in order, as they follow the same characters and you’ll miss a lot of the back story if you don’t start at the beginning. No book is longer than 90 pages so this is a great series to binge. Elliot writes this series with Melinda Leigh. Elliot’s books are 1, 4, 5, 8 & 9 and follow former FBI agent Cate Wilde. Leigh’s books are 2, 3, 6, 7 & 10 and follow Deputy Tessa Black. These stories somewhat overlap as they take place in the same location and are inhabited by the same characters but each author focuses their stories on their specific MC. This is the ninth book in the Widow's Island novella series, to start at the beginning check out Close to the Bone by Kendra Elliot, book one.

I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley & Montlake in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

This is a great story about a small town doctor, Henry, that is taken from his office a gun point to go care for someone who has been shot. Cate using her prior FBI contacts to help find Henry. Will Cate be able to find Henry? Will Henry be able to save the shot man?
Thank you to Netgalley for complimentary copy. Very likable characters in this book series.

I really prefer a book and not a novella. Honestly by the time I got this one I had kind of forgot what the others were about. It would be better if you wait to read them until they all come out. But not considering that it is fast paced book full of suspense.

As this is a novella I suggest you read the previous 8 books in the series to have a fuller understanding of the characters and the setting of Widow’s Island.
In ‘Bone Deep’ Dr. Henry Powers, the only doctor on Widow’s Island is kidnapped from his office by two men who hope his medical knowledge will save their friends life. His fiancé, former FBI agent turned bakery owner Cate Wilde isn’t going to let a little thing like no longer holding a badge stop her from partaking in the search for Henry. Cate makes sure she is in the thick of the joint FBI Sheriffs Office investigation. There she learns that Henry has been kidnapped by a violent group of bank robbing brothers. When ahenry comes to the same conclusion about the men, he realises he must rely on his own wits to survive until Cate can find him and rescue him.
I really like the Widow’s Island novellas. They are a good, quick romantic suspense light book. Perfect for an afternoon read. 3.5 stars from me.

Bone Deep (Widow's Island #9) by Kendra Elliot
I am really enjoying this edge of your seat series. This Cate and Henry's story - it has angst, terror, worry, suspense, wonderful friends and relatives, small town closeness, a few laughs, tears, surprises, a great love story and a HEA. I can't wait for the next book - The Wrong Bones (Widow's Island Novella Book 10) Melinda Leigh.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Entertaining Easy-to-read Tragic Action-packed Page-turner Tear-jerker Happily Ever After Romantic Unpredictable Witty Scary Wonderful characters Great world building., I was pleased to read and review this book.

The ninth book in the series was a good read like the others. Henry is kidnapped by the bank robbers and Cate has to find him before it's too late. It was a quick and gripping read. I'm little sad that the series is coming to an end. I'm looking forward to the last Tessa book.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

would like to thank netgalley and the publishers for letting me read this brilliant novella

when two men take a doctor hostage and leave behind a nurse tied up the hunt is on

being on an island makes it more difficult to hide and its not long before evidence turns up when a boat is reported missing....

with reports coming in that bank robbers had killed several people could these two men be responsible for kidnapping dr henry

with limited resources the hunt is on...

never a big fan of short stories but these novellas are something else...action adventure and tension all rolled into this pint size story

cant wait for the next one

Bone Deep (Widow's Island #9) by Kendra Elliot
Publisher: Montlake
Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Romance, Mystery
Expected Publication Date: October 18, 2022

Bone Deep is the ninth book in the Widow's Island series by Kendra Elliot. This crime drama can easily be read as a standalone book.

I loved how fast paced this book is! I read it in one sitting and could not put it down! The characters are great, so likable and interesting, and the people in the island town are fascinating. I loved that small town feeling. The story was incredible! I loved trying to solve the mystery! The suspense was awesome!!!

I highly recommend this book to crime drama fans.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I'm going to miss this series. Deep Bone by Kendra Elliot and The Wrong Bones by Melinda Leigh are the two closing books of the Widow's Island series. It's worth reading all previous books because they are short and will give you the whole picture of this island community.

Bone deep is a great wrap-up of the relationship of Cate and Henry, and it is as fast-paced and action-packed as each novella before. Henry is kidnapped, so get ready for the usual tension and adrenalin rush. Now, quick, give me the last book!

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for an Advance Review Copy.

a great addition to the series! i don't recommend jumping in here without reading the others, but it's a good book that moves so quickly you won't realize your done and have finished it in one sitting :)

Cate Wilde may have retired from the FBI but she’s still constantly pulled back into their cases. Naturally when her doctor fiancé is kidnapped by what later is revealed to be a group of bank robbers not affairs to kill she’s not going to sit this one out. Henry has been taken to help a member of the robbery crew who was injured but without a hospital he knows the man will die. Which makes things difficult when the guy in charge informs him that of the patient dies he will too. It’s only a matter of time as his pleas to get the man to a hospital fall on deaf ears. And as Cate aids the search with local law enforcement and a team sent out by the FBI.

It’s always interesting to come back and see who is being murdered on Widow’s Island this time. For such a small place people seem to get murdered there or nearby fairly often. Technically this one is a crime taking place on the island not a murder but still so much crime in such a small town. The series is all novellas so it’s short and filled with drama and mild tension not a bad way to spend a bit of time. It’s simply easy and pretty predictable but not a bad read.

Bone Deep by K. Elliot, published by Montlake is book 9 in the Widow's Island Series.
The novella tells a fast paced, action pcked, drama laden story.
Dr. Henry Powers is missing and his fiancée Cate is on a tight timeline to find and free him.
An intriguing story, well written, 4,5 stars.

This book was a page turner from beginning to end. A brotherhood of bank robbers and a frantic search for her fiancé. This book is short but jam packed with mystery and intrigue that will have you guessing until the end. Highly recommend. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Bone Deep is the 9th in the Widow’s Island series. If you have not read any of the other books, this book is very enjoy. Kendra Elliot is very good at writing a series that is enjoyable as a stand-alone or read book to book. If you love the series ( like I do), this 9th book does not disappoint. You get suspense, the FBI, friends, family, and a happy ending.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this eARC. #Netgalley #BoneDeep #KendraElliot

I'm usually not a fan of novellas as they are over way to fast and can seem rushed, but I love this series!!

Another case in the books! Bank Robbery, kidnapping, a few murders, and in the end, KARMA!

I know the series has to end eventually; I just hope it's not right away!!

From the very first page we were in the thick of it. Fast paced quick read that made me smile at the end. I love Henry & Cate! Another great read from this dynamic duo. Diving into the last book next!

I love this series. Kendra and Melinda’s writing works so well together. There are so many lovable characters and the scene is set so beautifully. Even though it’s a short story the tension and suspense are still there. I was hooked the whole time. It’s the perfect quick read for crime lovers.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review