Diah and Memphis’ love story in by Lori Foster, book two in the Osborn Brothers series, is an emotional, non-stop action, twists and turns, emotional, touching, gripping, intense, and riveting tale; one I struggled to put down. Jedidiah (Diah) Stephens is a woman on a mission; arriving in the Colorado Rockies with one plan, to find out what happened to her family; the details about their deaths has bothered her for years. Looking for answers, she applies to work at a campground, left as a clue for her. While she's working she can do her own investigating and see what she can find. It’s the perfect way to find the answers she needs; except she never expected to also find love.

While Diah, and her dog Tuff, searches for clues about her family, she befriends her boss Memphis Osborn; a man she could easily fall for. Her life does not have room for love in it, as she is always on the run; never feeling safe, or settled, enough to put down roots. Then again, she has never met a man like Memphis; he could be the one to finally make her want to stay. These two share a sizzling chemistry and a magnetic attraction draws them to each other. Memphis knows that Diah is hiding something.

Ms. Foster once again has given us a well written and emotionally rich tale to get lost in, and characters we don't want to let go of when the last page comes. The intrigue is exciting, the characters are good-hearted and well-developed and the adventure brings familiar faces and high octane danger. I loved every minute of Memphis and Diah. I highly recommend The Fearless One to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

THE FEARLESS ONE by Lori Foster brings two people together that really deserve some happiness.

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko for Fresh Fiction

Complete review: https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=85120

From beginning to end this book had me turning the page and hoping it wasn’t coming to an end! Jedediah and Memphis had me intrigued and fully engaged. These two sure had some undeniable hot chemistry!

As always, Lori had me at the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. The characters in her books are always believable, strong, alpha and witty. Lori always keeps me wanting more and she does not disappoint!

3.5*

While I did enjoy this book, the suspense part of the story was a little predictable, in that I was able to guess who the bad guy was pretty quickly. I didn't feel like it was quite up to par with many of Ms. Foster's other romantic suspense stories, as far as how "meaty" the storyline was, when it came to the suspense. I think there was some missed potential with Memphis and the "why" of him wanting to own the campsite. And with Diah and her past, there was just something missing there for me as well.

The romance between Diah and Memphis was sweet, if not the typical instalove I've come to expect from Ms. Foster. There was some back and forth as these two tried to learn to trust each other, but thankfully no real drama or angst. I liked how Memphis gave Diah space- he could tell she didn't trust easily and I appreciated how he handled things with her. Diah didn't have a lot of good men in her life so it took her a bit to warm up to Memphis, but once she did, she was all in.

I'm not sure if this is the last book in this series, since there are no other brothers, but I do wonder if there's going to be a book featuring a couple of character from this one, or if what we got in this book is it for them. We shall see!

“….your eyes are incredible, but they’re just a reflection of you,”

Memphis Osborn is a very smart man. So when Diah Stephens arrives at his campgrounds looking for a job, he can see right through her. Diah has her reasons for insisting that Memphis hire her. Although she starts off being a woman of mystery, apparently being all alone in the world, she did not show up at Memphis’s campgrounds by happenstance. She is there for a reason, but Memphis does not let that get in the way of growing quite fond of her.

Diah isn’t alone. She is there with her faithful dog Tuff, and he has been a strong source of comfort to her. It doesn’t take Diah long to see that her relationship with Memphis can be more than employer and employee. However, her guard is up, and hiding behind her sunglasses throws a shield between her and anyone she comes across. However, Memphis just has to look into Diah’s eyes to see what an amazingly warm woman she is.

This may be a romance, but Lori Foster has an incredible way of making the story personal. She really pulled at my heartstrings when it came to Diah. While thoroughly engaged with regard to the romance between Memphis and Diah, I loved the sense of intrigue as it increased as the book was reaching its stunning climax. I am loving this Osborn Brothers series and cannot wait tofor the next book.

Many thanks to HQN Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I cannot pass up any book by this author and finding out Memphis was "starring" in this one (Hunter, his brother was in the first book) sold me on it. Memphis has bought the local campground and the last thing he wants is the woman who shows up and interrupts his outdoor shower. Jedidiah Stephens and her dog, Tuff, walked their way onto the campground after asking around town about him and getting the attention of Hunter and his wife jodi (we met them in book 1). They sent Diah to the campground for a job but didn't let Memphis know first. Diah is really looking for evidence of her parents death. What she finds is so much more. She finds love and acceptance. This book was so good. Hang on to your seat because there is still something going on in the Rockies that shouldn't be happening and maybe we will get to see more in the future.

I've been wanting & hoping to get Memphis' story after reading book 1 in the series and this book did not disappoint! I loved how Jedidiah was stubborn and determined to figure out what happened to her family. Because she had been relentless in her pursuit to find out the truth and go anywhere she could go to dig up clues made her a target. Memphis was a great guy to team up with her & help her out. He's as wonderful in this book as he was in The Dangerous One. This story had the perfect amount of suspense, romance and fun banter. It was fun seeing everyone from the previous book as well.

I was so excited to read Memphis' story! It didn't disappoint! Full of action and mystery from the very beginning! It pulls you in and keeps you there.
The chemistry between Memphis and Diah is electric, even though they try to ignore it. Memphis shows Diah how to trust and promises to always keep her safe *sigh*. Who doesn't want that in their alpha male?
Lori writes the most intriguing characters and they have so much depth. We also get to see some past players pop into the mayhem.
I also want to say REMMY! I like the road he's taken and of course we can't forget Tuff. This book has all the feels and it's a must read, as all of Lori's books are. I received an advanced copy and this is my honest and unsolicited opinion.

The characters in this series are the best! Memphis and Diah's story was so good, and I loved seeing Jodi and Madison again. There's never a dull moment when those two are around. Lol. I'm loving this series and really hope Remmy and Lane get their own story!

Memphis and Diah made a great team once they got through to the heart of the matter. Diah’s past made it hard to connect, but Memphis was determined. I love these guys, fighting for Justice!

Another great story by Lori Foster.
What a great story.
I loved it very much.
It's hard to put away, you want to read it at once.
Enjoyed very much

Since I absolutely loved the first book in Lori Foster's Osborn Brothers series, The Dangerous One, I expected to like this second book in the series just as much, and while The Fearless One was a good read, it just didn't grab me the way The Dangerous One did, which is one of the main reasons for my 3-star rating.

My first issue was that it took more than the first third of the novel for the plot of this novel to really get going, but once it did, although there was a lot of time spent on character development, the rather confusing and mystery-laden plot had too many holes in it that the author simply didn't fill.

Second, the female lead, Jedediah (aka Diah), and we're given no explanation for her ridiculous first name, if that even is her real name, turns up out of nowhere at a run-down campground asking for a temporary job. With no references and unable to offer any history to Memphis Osborn, the hunky new campground owner, he hires her anyway, primarily because he's intrigued by her eyes and her secrets.

The third issue is that there's no reason given for Memphis buying this campground, and yet he seems to have a reason for it, but it's a reason we never learn. He's certainly got money, but again, we've no idea how he earned it. He's also got some interesting connections. His BFF, Madison, who we don't meet until nearly the end of the novel, has extraordinary access to to classified computer data, and uses it to try and get some background on Diah, and some of the other other unsavory characters who appear at the campground. But how did these Madison and Memphis meet? Is Memphis undercover? Is he former or present day law enforcement, former military? Again, we never learn that about him.

It's only after we learn more about Diah, and she and Memphis begin to act on their attraction to one another that the suspense picks up. We eventually learn that there's something hidden somewhere at the campground that Diah is searching for, but even she doesn't know exactly what she's seeking, and, as a result, neither do we. We also know that she's been running from place to place for years, hiding her identity, and it takes quite a while to learn her reasons why.

It's only after other characters begin to appear at the campground that the plot moves from primarily background information into a truly suspenseful read, especially when Memphis begins to act on his attraction to Diah, and vice versa, and after attempts are made by some of the more shady characters, to get to Diah, and another new hire, Lane.

While the ending of this novel was surprising, suspenseful, and well-written, all things I've come to expect from Lori Foster's novels, I was still left with a number of unanswered questions. The Fearless One was a good read, but in this reader's opinion, not one of Ms. Foster's best novels.

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

I liked story featuring dogs and humans and this one was a good one. The author did a good job in delivering this romantic suspence novel, there's a lot of chemistry between the characters and I loved the dog.
The first one I read in this series, it can be read as a stand-alone and it's a compelling novel.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

When Jedidiah finds herself and her dog Tuff at a campground, she hasn't prepared to find a naked man singing outside.
Memphis about had a heart attack when he saw this gal and her dog just staring at him.
Diah is there for a job and can do anything. Memphis is confused until he finds his brother Hunter has sent her for a job.
Diah is on run and has a tent, suitcase, and her dog.
Memphis agrees to give her a chance and a cabin. Diah hasn't felt this safe in over 2 years.
Memphis learns that she doesn't trust easily but can see she has secrets.
Diah is so afraid and kn hunt for some evidence but doesn't know what she is looking for.
When Memphis is afraid for Diah and Tuffs safety, he has them move into his house where he has security and his watchful eyes.
Memphis expresses how much he cares, and Diah admits she feels safe, unr things turn bad. Memphis and his friends and family are there to protect all.
What a great read... suspenseful and romantic.

"The Fearless One" (Osborn Brothers Book 2) by Lori Foster was a terrific read. I loved Memphis and 'Diah' Jedidiah's story. This story had romance, passion, family, friends, action, suspense, twists, interesting and entertaining characters, and more. This was a fantastic addition to this series. I hope we'll be seeing more from these characters in the future. Highly recommend it to all fans of romance, action, suspense, family, and series.

The Fearless One by Lori Foster
Osborn Brothers #2

Absolutely loved this book and am not a bit surprised because Lori Foster is an author guaranteed to provide a story that I will become immersed and enmeshed in with characters I won’t want to say goodbye to, and this book was another one that had all that I could hope for.

What I liked:
* Jedidiah “Diah” Stephens: difficult backstory, skilled jill of all trades, looking for answers about her past, difficult childhood and past, has secrets, needs a job, finds work at a campground being refurbished
* Memphis Osborn: tech savvy, bright, younger brother, wicked sense of humor, good friend, has a secret plan, protective of those he cares for, really like him
* The meet cute: it is making me smile and fan myself as I think of Diah’s first glimpse of Memphis
* Tuff: Diah’s canine companion and a good friend as well as protective
* Getting to see Hunter and Jodi from the previous book along with Madison from the MacKenzie family of a previous series
* Remy: once a bad guy with a conscience that was in the previous book and I wanted to know more about – still want to know more and hope he has a book, too, that perhaps has Lane in it, too
* Lane: a woman on the run from a bad guy that finds a safe place to land at the campground
* Glover: a man that gave up everything to keep Diah safe as long as he could
* That the characters are people I would love to be friends with and spend time with
* That the bad guys were easy to dislike

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about how evil Otto was and how easy it was for him to do despicable things

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely!

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press (HQN) for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

When Memphis buys an old campground, he has plans to take down the bad boys. He isn’t expecting a fiery women like Diah to enter his life. Diah and Memphis are both tough on the outside, but yearn for love. Working together, they will solve a mystery from Diah’s past, while bringing them closer to a happy future.

THE FEARLESS ONE – Lori Foster
Osborn Brothers, Book 2
Canary Street Press
ISBN: 978-1335517135
December 26, 2023
Romantic Suspense

Colorado Rockies – Present Day

Jedidiah “Diah” Stephens ended up at Memphis Osborn’s isolated campground to search for clues to her mother and stepfather’s deaths. Eight years ago, a friend of the family pulled her from the fire that killed her family and whisked her away, keeping their whereabouts unknown to authorities. The man is now dead, and she wants answers. Diah can’t ask the authorities because she knows there had been some illegal stuff going on. She angles for a job at the campground and arrives unannounced to discover a singing—and very wet—man in an outdoor shower. This is her introduction to her would-be boss. Memphis isn’t exactly open to the idea of hiring Diah, but he must see something in her because not only does she get the job, but he also offers her the use of a cabin across from his to live in. Now that she’s here, she can search the cabins for clues.

Memphis is suspicious of Diah, but something about her draws him to her. He did a background check, but it has missing pieces. What is she hiding? Diah is certainly self-sufficient, and she has a dog named Tuff by her side for protection. Yet she is as skittish as a cat at the sign of potential trouble. Memphis offers Diah friendship and lets her know that she can count on him should trouble arise. Soon, that comes in handy when strange men who look shifty show up. It appears they are looking for something too. Is it the same thing that Diah wants? Will they kill to prevent her or anyone else from getting it before them?

Readers will be curious about Diah from the first page of THE FEARLESS ONE. She is not afraid of fighting back, though spiders give her the shivers. She trusts no one, though Memphis soon wins it by his trust in her. He knows that she is hiding something, but he doesn’t press her. Of course, he doesn’t know at first that she’s looking for something on his property. She sneaks around and checks out the rundown cabins. The excuse is that they need to be ready for the upcoming camping season. The campground is isolated and has a bad history of illegal activities which is why Memphis bought it and is going to turn it into something good and profitable. Meanwhile, his curiosity about Diah grows every day.

The first part of THE FEARLESS ONE revolves around Memphis and Diah getting to know one another. We don’t know her whole story, but we can sense it is a sad and sympathetic one. Memphis is a good guy and has some friends who can delve into anyone’s background, legal or not. It doesn’t take long before Memphis will do anything to protect Diah, even as he also wants her in his bed. He isn’t going to push her because he knows that he must win her trust. But danger lurks, and it is about to descend upon them. The sizzling attraction between Memphis and Diah will have readers rooting them on to make a future together.

THE FEARLESS ONE is an enjoyable character-driven tale with a punch of suspense. Both Memphis and Diah are likable, and you know that by the end, the good guys will win. Don’t miss THE FEARLESS ONE.

Patti Fischer
Romance Reviews Today

Sexy and edgy, this book is a winner! Fast paced romantic suspense at its best...I loved this book!

The characters were complex and filled with heart. Diah's backstory was particularly interesting and engaging.

The author made the characters come to life on the page, making me feel like I was right there as their story unfolded.

This book is a must read for fans of the genre. The author is on my must read authors' list.

I really enjoyed this book. It was romantic and had a lot of suspense to it. I loved the characters especially the dog. I loved how they all got together to save Diah. The ending was really good, it was better than I expected.