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This is the 5th book in the “A Colt’s Brothers Investigation Series”. This is the 3rd book that I have had the pleasure of reading by B.J. Daniels. I am enjoying her romantic suspense series. Ansley recently learns that the parents that she thought were parents are in fact her adoptive parents. For some reason Ansley adoptive mother Maribelle along with her fiancée Gage are doing their best to prevent Ansley from locating her real parents. Ansley heads off to Lonesome Montana to the Colt Brother’s Investigation office to begin her search. Buck is all too ready to help Ansley in her search however he can. As the two work together the two are growing closer. There are twists, turns, mystery, mayhem, dangerous situations, drama filled action packed with great characters and a plot that had me at one time thinking I knew the mystery and finding out how wrong I was. This is most definitely worth reading and you will enjoy “Her Brand Of Justice” just as much as I have.

I received an ARC via NetGalley and HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada), Harlequin Intrigue Mystery & Thrillers | Romance and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

Once Ansley figures out that she is adopted by her parents she does everything she can to find her biological family. So she heads to the Colt Brothers investigation and ends up finding our family sooner than she thinks. Buck Crawford finds Ansley interesting and also very familiar to his Colt friends and will help Ansley anyway that he can but it's clear the more they try to look into the adoption the more it seems someone watched it hushed up.

I really enjoy this book I pretty much called it from the beginning but it was so fun to read and see how they would actually turn out and if my guess is would turn out true. I enjoyed the little spark that was happening between Ainsley and buck. I enjoyed seeing how they piece things together to figuring out who were her parents and how she even get adopted when the whole process of it all seems pretty sketchy. If you like mystery books you'll enjoy this one like I did.

Next in series set I Lonesome. Why try to block finding your birth mother. But that is at the heart of the story. Danger, tension, romance and great characters. Add a big surprise as well.

A fantastic book that starts with a rush and never lets up. Some questions from the earlier books are answered, while new questions pop up. The story is fast-paced, with plenty of action, suspense, and a sweet romance.

The story opens as Ansley, who has recently discovered that she was adopted, is on her way to Lonesome to hire the Colt Brothers to help her find her birth mother. Her adoptive parents are unhappy with her quest, especially her mother. When Ansley arrives at the office, it is unlocked but empty. She spies a photo on the wall that startles her, and as she takes it down to look at it, she hears movement upstairs. She grabs the picture and runs after noticing the office has been ransacked. On the way out, she collides with Buck, then runs for her car.

Buck is a good friend of the Colts and grew up with them. After time in the military, then as a state patrol officer, he left the state patrol after a life-threatening injury. He's at loose ends because he is trying to figure out what he wants to do. He isn't interested in ranching with his father and brother, nor does he want to go back to law enforcement. His collision with the dark-haired beauty aroused his curiosity, especially when he learned of the ransacking. A short time later, he spots the woman in the café and stops to talk to her.

When he hears her story, he convinces her to return to the Colts' office and tell them what she knows. I loved his immediate feelings of protectiveness for Ansley and his suspicion that she was in more trouble than she knew. I loved how he appointed himself her bodyguard and was determined to keep her safe. I liked how they worked together to piece together what clues they had. The more time they spent together, the more the sparks of attraction between them grew. There was also a connection between them that they couldn't deny, and I loved watching them share their pasts, fears, and, eventually, hopes. Ultimately, I loved seeing Ansley find the love she had been missing all her life.

The action and suspense of this book kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. There were so many twists and turns that I was never sure which direction the story would go next. The connection between Ansley and the Colt brothers was a shock to all of them and opened up a plethora of questions. I loved seeing how each of the brothers used their investigative skills to find the answers to the growing number of puzzles they had to solve.

Ansley's adoptive mother was full of unpleasant surprises. The danger to Ansley grew more intense as the pieces began to come together. I was on the edge of my seat as one attacker nearly succeeded in his aim and again as I watched Ansley face down her adoptive mother in a heart-pounding confrontation. The surprises keep coming as Ansley finally gets her wish in a scene I didn't see coming. One last twist leads into the next book, and I can't wait to see how that goes.

I loved seeing more of the four Colt brothers and their wives. They have much to deal with when Ansley shows up and stuns them with her quest. I liked their attitudes, and there were also some terrific scenes with Ansley and the four ladies.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Ansley is on a mission to find her birth mother and while her plan is in motion she literally runs into Buck on her way out of the PI’s office. Buck knows something is up with this woman and starts to dig into her story.

Little did they know the can of worms that would be opened up! The twists and turns in this book will have your head spinning. Loved this HEA story.

Another great book in this series. It kept me engaged and enthralled from start to finish. The uncovering of information throughout the investigation took Twista and turns leaving the reader wondering. I highly recommend the book and series and can't wait for book 6!

Although I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Never feeling like she fit in anyway
Ansley Brookshire wasn't shocked one day
To discover she'd been adopted but now
She wants to know her birth family, somehow.

This news has infuriated her adopted Mother
Who doesn't want her the truth to discover.
She's thwarting her efforts where she can
But Ansley has her own plan....

To Lonesome, Montana, Ansley travels to see
If there she can find clues or a detective, maybe?
A chance encounter, a photograph clue
Maybe the Colts will help her family to pursue?

However, someone else is on the case
And doesn't want the truth to surface.
Making this a truly intriguing read
As you're rooting for Ansley to succeed.

For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

I really enjoyed this romantic suspense. This is a new to me author. I enjoyed the mystery and twists this story wove through. I liked the law enforcement angles and the danger coming from those so close to our heroine, though that part was also painful to see. There is a short steamy scene.

This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the 5th book in the Colt Brothers Investigation series. I have read all but the second book in this series before picking up this book. I do think you can read this book as a standalone without any problems. This book is a fast paced action packed suspenseful book with a touch of romance mixed into it. I really enjoyed the craziness of this book, and I loved getting to know Ansley. The beginning of this book was so great, and it pulled me right into the story. I loved the crazy twists and turns this book took me on. The ending was just ok, but I can see it setting us up for the next book. I guessed some of the reveals before they were revealed, but that did not upset me. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Intrigue) or author (B.J. Daniels) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

I love a good romantic suspense book and read many of them. B. J. Daniels was a new-to-me author with Christmas Ransom, and it hooked me on her writing, so I was excited to read the next books in her Colt Brothers Investigation series. (I would not recommend reading these as standalone titles as the underlying mystery continues through the end of Her Brand of Justice.) While I had a few issues with the first book I read in the series, this one had my attention from page one, and it was pretty much unputdownable. I was mostly able to guess the who and the why, although I wasn’t 100% sure of either until the story’s arc, thanks to plenty of red herrings. The writing was solid, the characters were well developed, and the mystery was suspenseful; pretty much the romantic suspense trifecta. I am more than looking forward to what’s coming next from B. J. Daniels.

NICUnurse’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4.5)

Edge of your seat thriller!

What could go wrong with a young woman just wanting to know about her birth parents? Adopted as an infant, Ansley never felt that she fit in with her parents, but she never expected that looking for her history would nearly get her killed!

Her search brings her to Lonesome, MT where she contacts the local PI company run by the Colt Brothers, which proves to be the ideal place to start asking questions. Buck, a long-time friend of the Colts, is enamored with Ansley after running into her, and though he can't explain his protective instincts towards her, he isn't about to let her face the multiple threats against her alone.

This is a twisty story full of secrets and scandals and I loved every bit of the non-stop action. It was easy to see how Buck and Ansley could fall in love along the way, and I was thrilled to witness their eventual HEA. I loved how the author gave us multiple points of view - from both good guys and villains - so we could see all the angles and truly get a big picture overview of what was going on. And I loved that just like this story was set up at the end of the last book, we're left with just a bit of a mystery about a new character for the next book.

This author is an instant one-click for me and this is one of the best books I've read so far this year. If you love romantic suspense or contemporary cowboys, you don't want to miss this fascinating story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This story pulls you in right away. I liked the main characters and their interactions together. The lead in this book is a friend of the Colt Brothers but the Colt Brothers are very much in this book. Well written and keeps you turning the pages. Filled with twists, danger, action, secrets, family dynamics, and romance. The ending sets up for the next book in the series. A good addition to the Colt Brothers Investigation series. I recommend all the books in the series; which can be read as standalones but does continue the brothers quest to find out how their father died.
Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (May 20, 2023)
eBook ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley

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First and foremost let me alert anyone reading something by B.J. Daniels, if it is in the book – it is important. This author does not mince words, she dangles hints and clues hither and yon. I absolutely adore B.J. Daniels whose books always wind-up dog eared. When a new book comes out I immediately put whatever I am currently reading aside. She knows how to write a fabulous crime novel. She creates some of the best culprits and suspects. Sometimes leads us armchair detectives down the wrong path. Pure genius and such fun.
There are times, when B.J. Daniels is writing a series, she will invite characters back for a roll in the next production. Not to worry, all this writer’s stories stand on their own merit. They are that good and beautifully written. So HER BRAND OF JUSTICE starts out with a young woman yearning to know who her birth parents are. Having just discovered that she indeed was adopted she is distressed to find that her adopted parents are less than willing to disclose any information. In fact they are extraordinarily secret about the adoption and candidly less than forthcoming about any adoption. But now all bets are off.
Kicked over an ant hill. Funny expression that clearly describes just what is in store for Ansley who has always yearned to belong to a family. She was brought up with a series of nannies by parents that were not particularly devoted to their only child. Having just discovered that she was adopted dredges up all kinds of questions.
Somehow all paths lead toward Lonesome Montana and the Colt family. And so that is where Ansley heads right into Buck. Literally. Bucks finds something vaguely familiar about this stranger. But it is the woman herself that captures his attention and draws him into her struggle to unearth facts about her true parentage.
In HER BRAND OF JUSTICE B.J. Daniels manages to untangle many unsolved issues and wind-up answering questions left unanswered in previous books in the Colt Brothers series. HER BRAND OF JUSTICE is book number five following immediately after SET UP IN THE CITY. Having read all but one in this series I have enjoyed following these brothers work as a team to investigate crimes in their small community. B.J. Daniels make sure you are invested in the lives of the Colt Brothers along with a cadre of terrific characters.

I enjoyed Ansley and Buck’s story. It was quick, fast paced and full of suspense. Lots of mystery was woven throughout this story, as Ansley tries to uncover the truth behind who her parents really are, and why her adoptive mother is so desperate to cover it up. Buck was the epitome of a rough and tough cowboy, and Ansley was determined to uncover the truth. These two together were great!

Her Brand of Justice, the fifth novel in B.J. Daniels' Colt Brothers Investigation series takes off like a house afire, and never lets up. If you're new to this series, the cast of characters is provided at the start, so I believe it can be read as a standalone, although I can't think of reason why you wouldn't want to read this excellent series from the very beginning. It gets 5 stars from this reader.

Ansley Brookshire, age 28, has recently discovered that she was adopted by uber-wealthy Maribelle and Harrison Brookshire, but as adoptive parents go, it's clear from the outset that they are the last people who should have ever adopted a child. Ansley grew up with every material thing her adoptive parents could provide--except for love, their time, and a close family bond. It's also clear that when Ansley Brookshire decides that she wants to find her birth mother, her adoptive parents, especially Maribelle, will do absolutely anything to prevent her from doing so--and the lengths they, and her finacee, Gage, go to to stop her investigation make this novel one heck of a twisty, complex, dangerous, mysterious and addictive read. Oh, and yes, there's also an unexpected romance thrown in too. Ms. Daniels doesn't miss a trick.

As the convoluted twists and turns of this novel begin, my guess is that you'll have a hard time putting this novel down--I know I did. And just when you think you've solved the mystery of Ansley's parentage, and why her adoptive parents so strongly want it to remain a secret, trust me on this, you'll be as surprised as I was when the truth is finally revealed. In short, Her Brand of Justice is an edge-of-your-seat, exciting read, and I'm happy to recommend it.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions stated are my own.

Loved this one.
Ansley is looking for her biological parents. Her adopted parents do not want her to do this, what ends will they go to stop her?
Her search leads her to Colt investigations and right into Buck.
Buck and Ansley are both enjoyable characters. Loved seeing them interact together.
Well written and some suspense. Definitely a good read.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this one.

Her Brand of Justice by B.J. Daniels is book #5 in the Colt Brothers Investigations series. This story is very intriguing. The two main characters Ansley Brookshire and Buck Crawford meet unexpectedly and have to face lots of danger before they get their Happily Ever After. I found these two characters to be strong, dedicated and caring. I was happy to find that some questions from the overall arc of the storyline were answered. There's lots of suspense to keep the reading turning the pages. I am looking forward to the next book in the series and hope the latest family question is answered.

Her Brand of Justice is a very well written romantic suspense. A real edge of your seat page turner. I definitely recommend this one. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

A very good book. I am enjoying the Colt brothers series. I hope there will be more. I like there is romance and intrigue in these stories.