Reviews

The Five Minute Mistake by Hannah Shield

thejoyfulturtle's review

4.0

I liked this one better than the Six Night Truce. Madison and Nash have more personalities and better banter. The plot felt liked it moved along faster and smoother which made it a more interesting read.

jules0626x's review

4.0

This is the first book of Hannah Shields I’ve read so far, and I absolutely loved this story. Her writing is brilliant - emotional, funny, spicy, and gripping. I was into this book from page one.

If you fancy good crime drama with excellent spicy scenes, read this book!

The ONLY thing I didn’t like were the descriptions of the body parts. Some of the words were almost clinical and made me giggle like a twelve year old. It wasn’t enough to bring me out of the story, though.

I read this book not knowing there is another book in the series before it, but I didn’t feel I missed anything. I plan to go back and read the first one and can’t wait for the third one.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

kimmykim79's review

4.0

The five minute mistake by Hannah Shield had me hooked. It was hard to put down. I loved the relationship between Madison and Nash. This storyline had romance, suspense, mystery and drama. I recommend this book!!

snaze6's review

5.0

The Five Minute Mistake is a fabulous book full of action, intrigue, emotion and just a touch of angst.

Nash is a delicious grumpy, single dad and a SWAT officer. He is reserved around people, but is drawn to Madison Shelbourne aka Shelby. The connection between these two is more than just physical - they make a great pair tracking down leads and investigating the Midnight Slasher case while on medical leave.

I truly enjoyed the storyline and was surprised more than once with twists in the direction the Midnight Slasher case went. I love a good whodunit and this certainly filled that and more.

Shelby has been a side character in several previous books by the author and it was fun to see her get her own story and happy ending. Her family is hilarious and big brother Jake and his story is next which should be interesting too.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

wilko's review

5.0

Nash and Shelby are the perfect match for each other even though they have a push/pull relationship where they know they shouldn't but also can't deny the attraction. The first time Nash tries to hang out with the team he is working with as their SWAT instructor he and Shelby stumble across what they think is a serial killer in action where neither escapes unscathed. Things don't sit right after what happens and Nash and Shelby lead us on a race to figure out the truth behind the Midnight Slasher where there are heart stopping moments, undeniable attraction as well as some good laughs, danger along with more questions then answers and some great twists ending in a HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

ashjuillet's review

5.0

I loved this book! The chemistry between Nash and Madison (Shelby) was undeniable. I remembered Sean Holt and Jane from the previous book, but I didn't realise this book was from the same author, so Holt's cameo came as a very pleasant surprise. I loved Emma's banter with Nash; it was funny.

The drama, the suspense, the action, and the romance was at an all-time high in this book, which kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

I actually finished reading this book two days ago, but I forgot to review it.

Thanks to Booksprout for a copy of this book.

kathhh's review

adventurous medium-paced

4.0

I thought I guessed who the Midnight Slasher is but I was surprised that it wasn't that person at all. This book isn't predictable as I thought it would be and not a lot of books managed to do that for me.

I loved how Nash and Madison are perfect for each other. The sexual tension before they got together was okay but mostly I just want to go in the book and shout “just kiss already!”. It was worth it in the end though and the spicy scenes were so hot! I loved it.

Emma is also such a sweetheart. Her relationship with her dad, Nash, is endearing. Like she even wanted to help take care of him as best as she can and her reason was just heart-melting. I like how she's more than okay when Madison came along.

Another thing I loved is seeing the previous book couple — Holt also played a major role in this book but we see little of Janie. Also, how big their age gap weren't mentioned but acknowledged and that is a plus for me too.

Overall, I had fun reading this book. It has the right amount of romance and action and I can't wait to read the next book!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

juliaaa02's review

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

inked_orca's review

5.0

I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Madison is training to join SWAT and her team is one of the many Sergeant Jennings is in charge of. They both went to the academy together and Madison has always had feelings for the man. They call him Sergeant Scary. He’s always scowling and grunting. But then he asked Madison for her advice.
Nash never hung out with his students for drinks but he was willing to try when Madison asked him to have drinks with her and the team. What he wasn’t planning is that kiss they shared that night. But then he screwed up and Madison took off. They realized that their night was about to get worse when he chased after her. A man called The Midnight Slasher has been a hot topic in West Oak and they might have caught him in action.



This is the second book of the series, but it can be read as a standalone. It has an age-gap romance between a mentor and his student. There’s forced proximity, romance, and suspense. Nash is a single dad to a teenage girl whom he always puts first, and Madison is trying to prove herself to her mother. Two strong characters are forced to face their feelings for each other in the hope of a better future.



I loved seeing the two fight their attraction, Nash trying the hardest. They were forced to live together after they both got injured, and they got closer while trying to solve the Midnight Slasher mystery. I loved how Madison brought out the rebel side of Nash. He seemed like a person stuck in a routine and she came in to shake things up. Her relationship with Emma, his daughter, made him like her more. Emma is a thoughtful daughter who wants to be present in her father’s life. She doesn’t let him push her away when he gets hurt. Nash is a grumpy guy who became even more grumpy when his sniper's hand got hurt. But he pushed through one-handed and saved lives more than once.



This book was enjoyable—the mystery and suspense of what and who were flawless. The puzzle pieces were tricky to put together. It keeps you guessing until everything starts to make sense. I loved it. The suspense and anticipation had me constantly trying to piece together the evidence and figure out the truth before it was revealed. It riveted me from start to finish.



There is nothing to hate about this book. I’m definitely picking up the next one in this series because I’m curious about the other characters and what their HEA will look like. Hannah Shield is one of my favourite romantic suspense authors and each book of hers I’ve read so far keeps proving it. Shield’s writing style is engaging, her characters are multi-dimensional, and her plots are exciting. Her books are well-crafted, believable, and undeniably romantic, making them perfect for fans of the romantic suspense genre.

jennyreads_2022's review

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This was a book that kept me reading late into the night. It was fast paced, exciting, and steamy. It was romantic and funny while still keeping me on the edge of my seat. There were definitely some huge twists and they were revealed perfectly. 

Nash and Madison’s chemistry was off the charts. They’d met four years ago at the academy, but their careers had taken them on different paths until Madison decided to try out for SWAT and Nash was her training officer. They share a forbidden kiss during a night out and the aftermath of Nash pushing her away takes an unexpected turn.  

After getting injured trying to stop a home invasion, Madison moves in with Nash and his daughter Emma under the guise of taking care of each other. They’re still fighting their attraction, and decide to take up the investigation into the infamous Midnight Slasher when closing the case doesn’t feel right to them. 

Nash and Madison’s investigation takes them on a twisty path to discovering the real Midnight Slasher. It’s in the middle of their second shooting that they both realize they can’t fight their feelings any longer. I love how their relationship blooms so easily and once they commit, Nash does everything to show Madison that he is all in. I love that Nash takes his daughter into consideration when starting his relationship with Madison, and I love that he quickly realizes he’s been wrong about keeping things from Emma. I loved both his and Madison’s relationship with Emma and they ended up making a perfect family. 

This was a great read and I can’t wait to get more from this series. I loved the little Easter Egg thrown in about Jake and am looking forward to reading his book next!