Mackenzie Cunningham and Jackson Jones are back at it again! The PI duo have opened up an agency together but can't even agree on how to furnish the office. What else could go wrong? When they get an offer they can't refuse, of course, murder is involved. They try to outrun a collection of crooks, hoods and thugs and try and stay alive, all while fighting their ongoing attraction to one another. They ramble around greater Los Angeles trying to solve their case with humor and intrigue and a suave new police detective thrown in the mix. Will Mackenzie fall for Detective Good Looking, or will Jackson let her know how he feels? Will they escape this case unscathed enough to act on their attraction? I have grown to love these characters and am happy to see them again. This feels like a series now, so I'm rooting for Mackenzie and Jackson to get it together and get together. Four enthusiastic starts for humor, action and great characters.

If you are looking for a debut fun rom com with all the tropes, look no more. This one is filled with:
- Disastrous meet cute
- Forced proximity
- Enemies (sort of) to lovers
- Only one bed

Margot flees to Alaska after a leaked document of her un-HEA to her well loved romance books. She meets Forrest, the inn owner's son who is there to help with running the place as well as take care of his dad.

They are total oil and water and Margot drove me nuts in the beginning. She was in an Alaska and not prepared and didn't ask for help. Forrest was a total grump but I appreciate how he took care of Margot. I liked that this was a slow burn and both held back.

The romance was fun but what I really loved was Margot's relationship with Savannah, her sister. They were best friends and the letters really showcased their relationship.

I look forward in reading what Lavine writes next. Thank you @atariabooks for a copy of the book.

Mac and Jackson each owned their own private eye firms. They decide that it would be a good idea to open a firm together. When three mafia bosses hijack them, the duo are forced to work for them to track down documents that they are being blackmailed with. With a small group of mercenaries determined to kill them and a killer on the loose, can the duo solve their most dangerous case yet?

The plot is a high stakes adventure that is well developed and engaging. The characters are likable, authentic, and easy to root for. The character dynamics are well developed and draw the reader into the story. Readers who like mystery, adventure, and mafia mysteries will want to pick this one up. Recommended for most public library collections. 5 stars, ADULT

I was excited to read Sounds Like Trouble, the second in the series, as I really enjoyed the first book. This book did not disappoint. Quick paced, witty banter, a mix of romance and suspense, it was a great fast read. My only drawback is every time the scene shifted to action, it read as if it was a script for a movie. And while I know one of the authors was a screenwriter, and the book probably would be a great movie...I needed less "BAM BAM BAM!" and more description of the action. But all in all, a fun read, and I'd be excited to see where the characters go next!

I received a free copy of, Sounds Like Trouble, by Pamela Samuels Young; Dwayne Alexander Smith, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Mackenzie "Mac" Cunningham and Jackson Jones are private investigators in LA. They do not get along most of the time, which was a little annoying reading about it. I thought this was an okay read.

“Sounds Like Trouble” is a fun, quick, and easy read. The book is filled with witty banter and an enjoyable mystery that Mackenzie and Jackson are hired to solve. Hopefully this series continues.

Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

A fun & quick read with likable characters and a story that keeps you on your toes. I can't wait to see what they get up to next.

This was such a cute quick read, Jackson and Mac are hilarious. I mean life or death these guys have a joke ready, The mystery was fun and I was so deep in the story that I forgot everyone else so I was also caught off guard in the end. I hope Jackson's little war with the lieutenant never ends, he comes up with the best nicknames for that man. Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for the arc.

I simply adore Mac & Jackson as they slink around the greater Los Angeles
area. Jackson cannot help being hot for Mac, and Mac is wrapped a bit
tight, but they make a great team. The things that they are drawn into
could get them killed, but along the way we meet some good people~
you know, good crooks are they most fun!
This story takes us right to the end before it gets cleaned up. For fans
of this series, this story is fast paced, well structured and leaves the
reader eager to read the next installment of these fun characters.

This is a fun little series with reluctant partners and crime solving.

These characters were cute and their interactions were so funny. (I am seconding what I said in my review of the first book in this series, this would make such a good movie or tv show.)

The mystery/crime/drama/whatever you want to call it in this book was better than in the first one (at least for me). I liked how it continued the banter and some storylines, especially with relationships with other characters. I think that added another layer to these characters, more depth.

If you're looking for a fast and easy read that's fun and entertaining, try this series. You'll speed through them!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

This was a fun, quick read. Mackenzie and Jackson are a fun duo of detectives on a life threatening case that made for a fun twisty read. 3/5 stars. Thank you to Net Galley and Simon & Shuster for the ARC.

Read the first book and the characters are incredibly likeable. Another quick and easy read with a plot that keeps your attention! The book is like candy and the perfect beach year!

I had a dizzy spell from the prior book and due to the lack of information about this read given in the blurb, I need to set this one down in an effort to avoid another dizzy spell. I will likely check this out at my local library in a few years and try to read these again, but right now, these books are not for me. There was a heavy theme of family trauma in book one that I could not personally do. Please know I am likely a more sensitive reader, and you will probably not have this issue. In case you are also a sensitive reader, please be aware.

Thank you for allowing me to sample this eARC! I appreciate the opportunity to provide honest feedback voluntarily.

This was a great second entry into the series! I loved seeing Jackson and Mackenzie’s relationship evolve as they became true partners. I also really liked the humour in this one - I died every time one of them brought up the office furniture haha! The pace was great and the slight cliffhanger at the end left me wanting more!

I really enjoyed this 2nd installment of Jackson and Mackenzie. We meet them again after forming their business. They take on a case reluctantly since it is working for mobsters. The storyline is a balance of serious, fun and so much sexual tension. Will they or won’t they? Their banter is so much fun and I love how they work together. Do they solve the case? Read this book and find out. More importantly, I look forward to their next adventure. And to see if they ever get together.