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romancejunkie1025's review
5.0
wow what a way to end the series. loved it and was so glad to see Ellis finally gt his happy ending and his name restored. Full review coming soon to the blog.
inmyhumbleopinion's review
5.0
Bishop's Endgame is a nonstop action filled romantic thriller. Ellis is a DEA agent who is being set up for his partners murder by his dirty boss and a crime boss. Third grade teacher Arianna is as innocent as they come despite the fact that the crime boss is her stepfather. But Ellis doesn’t know that. Theirs is not a meet cute but the chemistry is off the charts. Can love develop on the run? Can Arianna help Ellis clear his name? Will they live long enough to find out if there is a chance for them? I chewed my nails to nubs while reading this. Thank goodness for family and friends you can trust and count on. A wonderful end to the trilogy.
mags_louise's review
4.0
4.5⭐
Bishop's Endgame, the last book in the Endgame Trilogy, and the one I've been waiting for was a brilliant read. That was fast-paced, and built perfectly to an explosive finish. As DEA Agent Ellis Bishop, whose on the run after being set up for the murder of his best friend, partner and fellow agent, finally finds a way to get revenge and answers; and more importantly clear his name. And with the help unwillingly at first off Arianna the step-daughter of the man who murdered his friend. As well as a couple of Ellis's friends and closest family. This became a literal game of cat and mouse, with plenty of danger and suspense. Especially with numerous DEA agents on the take, and every agency out to capture Ellis and anyone who helps him.
Which did make for a gripping story, with an interesting and engaging romance set in the midst of it all. And honestly, I had a tough time putting it down. Which is why I would definitely recommend it to others, particularly if you're a fan of the series.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Bishop's Endgame, the last book in the Endgame Trilogy, and the one I've been waiting for was a brilliant read. That was fast-paced, and built perfectly to an explosive finish. As DEA Agent Ellis Bishop, whose on the run after being set up for the murder of his best friend, partner and fellow agent, finally finds a way to get revenge and answers; and more importantly clear his name. And with the help unwillingly at first off Arianna the step-daughter of the man who murdered his friend. As well as a couple of Ellis's friends and closest family. This became a literal game of cat and mouse, with plenty of danger and suspense. Especially with numerous DEA agents on the take, and every agency out to capture Ellis and anyone who helps him.
Which did make for a gripping story, with an interesting and engaging romance set in the midst of it all. And honestly, I had a tough time putting it down. Which is why I would definitely recommend it to others, particularly if you're a fan of the series.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
redhairedashreads's review
4.0
Undercover agent Ellis Bishop is on the run after being set up for the death of his partner. He kidnaps Arianna, a crime bosses step-daughter, in the hopes of gaining the information he needs. He doesn’t expect to fall for this kind, caring, and obviously innocent woman.
Arianna is a strong, smart woman and I really liked her. She pulled herself out of her alcoholism and made a new life for herself. Now she is struggling to deal with the revelations about her step-father and her attraction to her kidnapper. I love how caring Arianna is. She quickly realizes Ellis is innocent and doesn’t even question not helping him. She is the perfect woman to help Ellis and win his heart.
"Inside and out, Arianna was this bright star he would do anything to protect."
Ellis was an undercover detective who was thinking about getting out of the game before everything fell apart. He is closed off and single minded at first but quickly relaxes after being around Arianna. I liked how even though he was doing whatever he could to clear his name he didn’t sacrifice his personal rules, like hurting women to get what he wants. Ellis and Arianna had a quick and intense relationship but it worked really well.
I quite enjoyed the conclusion to this series. I hope to see more romantic suspense books from Reus in the future.
Warning: Heroine was raped in the past. Mentioned a few times.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
Arianna is a strong, smart woman and I really liked her. She pulled herself out of her alcoholism and made a new life for herself. Now she is struggling to deal with the revelations about her step-father and her attraction to her kidnapper. I love how caring Arianna is. She quickly realizes Ellis is innocent and doesn’t even question not helping him. She is the perfect woman to help Ellis and win his heart.
"Inside and out, Arianna was this bright star he would do anything to protect."
Ellis was an undercover detective who was thinking about getting out of the game before everything fell apart. He is closed off and single minded at first but quickly relaxes after being around Arianna. I liked how even though he was doing whatever he could to clear his name he didn’t sacrifice his personal rules, like hurting women to get what he wants. Ellis and Arianna had a quick and intense relationship but it worked really well.
I quite enjoyed the conclusion to this series. I hope to see more romantic suspense books from Reus in the future.
Warning: Heroine was raped in the past. Mentioned a few times.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
nikkisbooknook's review
5.0
Fab ending to a the series!
Ellis has been on the run for some time, since he was named as the person responsible for his best friends death. He had evidence he was framed but it seems to have been taken by another mole within the DEA. He has a lead to take down the bad guy, he just needs to manipulate said bad guy's step-daughter.
Arianna was never too sure what her step-father was involved in. But after the death of her brother and mother, she has distanced herself from him. BUt now she seems to have been pulled right back into his orbit. A handsome fugitive thinks she has the key to what he needs to prove her step-dad is dirty. But she is just a primary school teacher - she knows nthing about off-shore banking!
Arianna has flaws and she embraces them. She knows she is responsible for her own behaviour, but also that she was not responsible for the ssault on her. Ellis is a great kidnapper and even Arianna realised that he did more to keep her safe than to scare her!
II'm really sad to see the Bishops go! Please bring them back, even for a cameo appearance in another series!
Ellis has been on the run for some time, since he was named as the person responsible for his best friends death. He had evidence he was framed but it seems to have been taken by another mole within the DEA. He has a lead to take down the bad guy, he just needs to manipulate said bad guy's step-daughter.
Arianna was never too sure what her step-father was involved in. But after the death of her brother and mother, she has distanced herself from him. BUt now she seems to have been pulled right back into his orbit. A handsome fugitive thinks she has the key to what he needs to prove her step-dad is dirty. But she is just a primary school teacher - she knows nthing about off-shore banking!
Arianna has flaws and she embraces them. She knows she is responsible for her own behaviour, but also that she was not responsible for the ssault on her. Ellis is a great kidnapper and even Arianna realised that he did more to keep her safe than to scare her!
II'm really sad to see the Bishops go! Please bring them back, even for a cameo appearance in another series!
ofbooksncupcakes's review
2.0
I was looking forward to the ending of the series, unfortunately it didn't end with a bang for me. I struggled trying to finish the book as I couldn't relate to Ellis and I find very little chemistry between Ellis and Arianna.
It is a shame as I really like Katie Reus and most of the time her books didn't disappoint me.
It is a shame as I really like Katie Reus and most of the time her books didn't disappoint me.
pavi_fictionalworm's review
4.0
Also Posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Disclaimer: An eARC was provided via Inkslinger PR and the Author as part of the Blog Tour. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
The Bishop Siblings have had my attention right from the first book in the Trilogy – Bishop’s Knight (Read My Review) and then my intrigue racketed up with Bishop’s Queen (Read My Review) – /b>but I had of course been waiting for the finale/conclusion to this trilogy for I NEEDED to know the answers to the mystery!
Ellis Bishop has been on the run for a while now, from the law and from his own agency, the DEA when he is accused of killing his partner while undercover – he is trying his best to actually prove his innocence without any blowback on his own siblings or family and at the same time trying to bring the real killers as well as some very corrupt officials in DEA to justice.
He kidnaps the stepdaughter of his nemesis, Arianna, to prove EXACTLY that – for who does she think she is fooling by the third grade teacher cover while taking vacation time in Cayman Islands? Pfft!
However, it doesn’t take long for Ellis to figure out he has been played for a fool and that someone; most probably the drug lord he is trying to take down is responsible for trying to set up his own stepdaughter.
Ellis is an amazing hero – he was steadfast, loyal and oh so protective; his alpha male tendencies reared their head out, even when he thought the Ariana was involved in the illegal activities.
Arianna, on the other hand, is a recovering alcoholic with a traumatic past that she hasn’t yet fully recovered from; but she is of course trying so hard. While she isn’t exactly close to her stepfather; she doesn’t really believe that he would ever wish her ill will. So the fact that she has been kidnapped by a man who thinks that she is involved with whatever nefarious activities that her stepfather is involved in; is the last straw for her.
She is strong, intelligent and enough sass, for even her kidnapper to sit up and take notice – and it made me sit up & notice her when she used her brains instead of being a simpering heroine who falls for her kidnapper. Not that she wasn’t attracted to him, she was but I am glad she used her presence of mind to ask for evidence before falling in love ;)
Well this was quite the conclusion to a trilogy that I had definitely enjoyed from the start – and while I am a bit sad to say goodbye to these characters, I am, however glad that they found their happiness and contentment.
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fortheloveoffictionalworlds's review
4.0
Also Posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Disclaimer: An eARC was provided via Inkslinger PR and the Author as part of the Blog Tour. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
The Bishop Siblings have had my attention right from the first book in the Trilogy – Bishop’s Knight (Read My Review) and then my intrigue racketed up with Bishop’s Queen (Read My Review) – /b>but I had of course been waiting for the finale/conclusion to this trilogy for I NEEDED to know the answers to the mystery!
Ellis Bishop has been on the run for a while now, from the law and from his own agency, the DEA when he is accused of killing his partner while undercover – he is trying his best to actually prove his innocence without any blowback on his own siblings or family and at the same time trying to bring the real killers as well as some very corrupt officials in DEA to justice.
He kidnaps the stepdaughter of his nemesis, Arianna, to prove EXACTLY that – for who does she think she is fooling by the third grade teacher cover while taking vacation time in Cayman Islands? Pfft!
However, it doesn’t take long for Ellis to figure out he has been played for a fool and that someone; most probably the drug lord he is trying to take down is responsible for trying to set up his own stepdaughter.
Ellis is an amazing hero – he was steadfast, loyal and oh so protective; his alpha male tendencies reared their head out, even when he thought the Ariana was involved in the illegal activities.
Arianna, on the other hand, is a recovering alcoholic with a traumatic past that she hasn’t yet fully recovered from; but she is of course trying so hard. While she isn’t exactly close to her stepfather; she doesn’t really believe that he would ever wish her ill will. So the fact that she has been kidnapped by a man who thinks that she is involved with whatever nefarious activities that her stepfather is involved in; is the last straw for her.
She is strong, intelligent and enough sass, for even her kidnapper to sit up and take notice – and it made me sit up & notice her when she used her brains instead of being a simpering heroine who falls for her kidnapper. Not that she wasn’t attracted to him, she was but I am glad she used her presence of mind to ask for evidence before falling in love ;)
Well this was quite the conclusion to a trilogy that I had definitely enjoyed from the start – and while I am a bit sad to say goodbye to these characters, I am, however glad that they found their happiness and contentment.
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animation's review
4.0
The last book in the Endgame Trilogy finally answers the question of what happened to Ellis.
If you’ve read the first 2 book in the trilogy, then you know that Ellis has been reluctantly reaching out for help. He’s been accused of killing his partner and being a corrupt DEA agent.
What I liked most about this book, is that Arianna never played the victim. Not when she was kidnapped, not when she learned the truth about her family, and not even when she had to go up against her step-father. From the beginning you knew she was a strong woman that could survive anything. She took charge of the situation and made decisions that were best for her.
The love story was a slow burn and then a super hot flame. Luckily it didn’t take either of them long to admit their feelings for each other. I would have liked a little more sibling interaction in this book, but otherwise a really good read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.
If you’ve read the first 2 book in the trilogy, then you know that Ellis has been reluctantly reaching out for help. He’s been accused of killing his partner and being a corrupt DEA agent.
What I liked most about this book, is that Arianna never played the victim. Not when she was kidnapped, not when she learned the truth about her family, and not even when she had to go up against her step-father. From the beginning you knew she was a strong woman that could survive anything. She took charge of the situation and made decisions that were best for her.
The love story was a slow burn and then a super hot flame. Luckily it didn’t take either of them long to admit their feelings for each other. I would have liked a little more sibling interaction in this book, but otherwise a really good read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.
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