By Kelly Bridgewater
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Crossbones
by C.C. Warrens, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Crossbones
Series: A Holly Novel #6
Author: C.C. Warrens
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: May 15th, 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense
"Sticks and stones will break your bones, if you
make me hurt you.”
Some truths are better left buried, but Jace Walker
is determined to unearth the skeletons in her family’s
closet. Leverage is all she needs to keep her brother
alive, and she’s willing to risk everything to save him.
Even her life.
But is she willing to risk the lives of her friends?
Holly and Jordan take on the case, but what should
be a simple investigation takes a deadly turn when
they stumble onto a murder. Family secrets are the
least of their concerns as their path intertwines
with a killer intent on remaining hidden.
He doesn’t want to be found.
He doesn’t want to be known.
And anyone who threatens his anonymity dies.
My Thoughts:
Crossbones by C.C. Warren is a captivating novel with a serial killer. The plot moves through one mystery, but then it ties nicely with another mystery that comes across the story. Warren does a wonderful job at putting Holly and Jordan in difficult situations as they try to solve the beginning mystery but then end up another mess. I love a good mystery where I do not know who the villain is, and Warren did a wonderful job at leaving trails and breadcrumbs all over the place that keep leading to different characters. Warren crafted the story just the way that I like my suspense novels. Plenty of action. Plenty of close calls. Plenty of moments wondering if the characters were going to make it or not. Even has some romance that flirted with the edge of the storyline. If readers are not familiar with the previous stories in this series, like me, they will want to pick up the other books to see some of the past events that might have occurred in another story. Overall, Crossbones by C.C. Warren was a thrilling hunt for justice, and I’m really interested in picking up more stories by Warren. This is will not be my only story by her that I will read. I want more.
I received a complimentary copy of Crossbones by C.C. Warrens through JustRead Tours, but the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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About the Author
Jesus and laughter have brought C.C. Warrens
through some very difficult times in life, and she
weaves both into every story she writes, creating a
world of breath-stealing intensity, laugh-out-loud
humor, and a sparkle of hope. Writing has been a
slowly blossoming dream inside her for most of her
life until one day it spilled out onto the pages that
would become her first published book.
If she’s not writing, she’s attempting to bake
something—however catastrophic that might be—
or she’s enjoying the beauty of the outdoors with her
husband. One of the many things she’s learned
since she started this journey is that the best way
to write a book is to go on a long stroll with her husband.
That is when the characters—from their backgrounds
to the moments that make them laugh or bubble over
with anger—come to life.
Connect with C.C. by visiting ccwarrens.com to
follow her on social media and subscribe to email
updates.
Tour Giveaway
Crossbones paperback with bookmark, sticker,
character art card, and a $10 Amazon gift card!
Up to (5) winners will each receive an ebook of
Crossbones, delivered via Bookfunnel!
Up to (4) winners will each receive an audiobook
download of Crossbones!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins
at midnight May 25, 2026 and
will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 1, 2026.
Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the
giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk
forfeiture of prize. US only for grand prize. Void where
prohibited by law or logistics.
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