BOOK REVIEWS: Holding Fire & Hard Justice (Alpha Security #2 & #3) by April Hunt

Holding Fire (Alpha Security #2)
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Synopsis:
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

Alpha Security operative Trey Hanson is ready to settle down. When he meets a gorgeous blonde in a bar, and the connection between them is off the charts, he thinks he's finally found the one. But after their night together ends in a hail of gunfire and she disappears in the chaos, Trey's reasons for tracking her down are personal . . . until he learns she's his next assignment.

Elle Monroe never expected to see Trey again. The night they shared was incredible, but the last thing she's looking for is a relationship. Now that it's clear she's being targeted, though, she has no choice but to trust this man she barely knows with her life. And Trey's not just determined to keep her safe . . . he's determined to win her heart.

Review:

Holding Fire was another action-packed ride that was filled with romance, a beautiful found family, and a wonderful happily ever after. From their first meeting, Trey and Ellen had an instant connection that led to a steamy night together. When it ended in gunfire, Trey found out she was his next assignment. These characters were both so easy to love! Trey had a heart of gold who protected Ellen time and again. I loved that he was looking for his forever! And Ellen grew so much from that first page to the last. She found her voice and refused to be a chip in her ex or father’s game. Surrounding them were characters that now feel like family, and a storyline that made this book impossible to put down. Plus the steam between them was fabulously done. I listened to the audio, and this was another huge hit from April Hunt!

Hard Justice (Alpha Security #3)
by April Hunt
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Synopsis:
A DATE WITH DANGER

As the first female operative at Alpha Security, Charlotte "Charlie" Sparks has her work cut out for her. Sure, she can wrestle a man to the ground and hit a target at 200 yards with the best of them. But sometimes, being surrounded by all that testosterone can drive a woman to distraction-especially when that distraction is six-and-a-half feet of cocky, confident, Alpha-trained muscle.

Ex-SEAL commander Vince Franklin has been on some of the most dangerous missions in the world. But pretending to be Charlie's fiance on their latest assignment in Miami is his toughest challenge yet. Vince and Charlie are like oil and water; they just don't mix. And when their fake romance generates some all-too-real heat, Vince learns that Charlie is more than just arm candy. She's the real deal-and she's ready for some serious action.

Review:

Hard Justice was a fabulous continuation of the Alpha Security Series! If you adored the previous books, this is a definite must read. In the last book, Holding Fire, you could feel the tension between Vince aka Navy and Charlie aka London. And in this book, diving into Charlie’s past, my mind was blown. Mix that with a fake engagement between Charlie and Vince and well I was screaming! Their banter was fabulous, the steam was perfect, and the story kept me guessing! I have come to love all of these characters and absolutely loved listening to another book in this series. This book even made me cry. If you love romantic suspense, forced proximity, men in uniform or characters that feel like home, definitely add this series to your tbr!

Heated Pursuit (Alpha Security #1)
by April Hunt
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Synopsis:
TROPICAL HEAT

Penny Kline didn't come to Honduras on a pleasure trip. She's here to rescue her kidnapped niece, the only family she's got left. What she didn't plan on was walking into a covert ops mission-or being wrapped up in the hard-muscled arms of Rafe Ortega. The cool-as-ice operative's touch may get her all hot and bothered, but no man can have a hold on her heart until her niece is home where she belongs.

Even in the tropics, Alpha Security operative Rafe can take down the bad guys without breaking a sweat. Hostage extractions. Clandestine missions. Those are the things he's been trained to handle. Relationships? Not so much. But one look at this strong, sexy redhead and he's seized by a fierce urge to protect her at all costs. Now Penny and Rafe will have to up their game because they're about to go into a master criminal's lair without backup, and the danger---and passion---is about to explode . . .

Review:

From that first chapter, I was hooked! Heated Pursuit kept me on the edge of the seat and I desperately needed to know what happened next. The characters came alive and the storyline was so much fun! I’m not a huge romantic suspense person, but April Hunt has me sold!

Penny went to Honduras to rescue her kidnapped niece from a drug lord. And I love how she landed with Rafi and tried her best to insert herself into his covert ops mission. From that first moment, there was the most fabulous sexual tension between the two of them.

Penny was determined, strong willed, and I loved how she wouldn’t back down. And then there was Rafe, who was everything. He was the silent yet deadly type who worked beautifully under pressure. Rafe was someone who would go to the end of the world to protect those he loved and cared for. So watching them wiggle their way into each other’s hearts was smile inducing. And the situations they landed themselves in led to non-stop action!

With life and death situations, to steamy moments that were scorching hot, to a found family that was heartwarming, this book had it all! I’m excited to see where the rest of this series takes us. I listened to the audiobook of this story, and I was completely transported away! If you’re looking for a steamy romantic suspense book, definitely put this one on your tbr!