Tag: Romantic Suspense

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

December 27, 2024 / Jen / 0 Comments

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!

BOOK REVIEW: Heated Pursuit (Alpha Security #1) by April Hunt

December 18, 2024 / Jen / 0 Comments

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!

BOOK REVIEW: Tough Justice (K-9 Special Ops #1) by Tee O’Fallon

March 23, 2022 / Jen / 2 Comments

BOOK REVIEW: Tough Justice (K-9 Special Ops #1) by Tee O’Fallon Tough Justice (K-9 Special Ops #1)
by Tee O'Fallon
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Synopsis:

It should have been a routine investigation. Instead, DEA K-9 agent Adam “Deck” Decker watches in horror as one Denver hospital seems to be Ground Zero for overdoses of a new drug. Now Deck can only hope a certain icy, green-eyed ER doctor will help him and his canine partner track down the deadly source.

Dr. Tori Sampson has her reasons for not trusting federal agents, especially ones working for the DEA. But the rash of overdoses―including a heartbreaking case involving a teen―is alarmingly high. And the new opioid is not only extremely dangerous, it defies all the usual medical treatments. So Tori has a choice: work with the big, brawny, and annoyingly hot DEA agent…or watch more innocent people die.

Tori’s the only person who can help Deck break the case, and they’ll need to trust each other, no matter how high the tension and attraction sizzling between them runs. But with every question answered, they realize there’s something more behind these typical teen overdoses. There’s a pattern here, and a pattern can only suggest one thing. There’s a killer on the loose.

Review:

With an enemies to lovers vibe and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Tough Justice became an instant favorite! The story line grabbed me, the characters leaped from the pages and this book was a page turner. If you’re a fan of adult romance or romantic suspense, then you need this story in your life!

Annoying though it was to admit, since meeting him, she’d done more things outside her box than in her entire life, and she was, dare she say, enjoying it. Why was that?

I don’t typically read romantic suspense, but I’m so glad I picked this one up because the story was phenomenal, the romance was a slow burn that became steamy and it made me feel every emotion under the sun! Victoria Sampson, aka Tori, was a doctor in a hospital that became ground zero for overdoses of a new drug in Colorado. Adam Decker, aka Deck, was a DEA K-9 agent who watched his co-worker and good friend almost die from that same drug while on a routine drug investigation. Teaming up was the only way they were going to solve the case and save others from dying.

“Be careful ,” Tori said, freezing him in his seat for half a second. He could swear there was genuine concern in her voice, and he liked it.
“Always.” He grabbed his rifle and was out the door, hitting the fob button to release Thor.

My first impression of Tori was that while she was passionate about her job, she seemed to have no problem being cold or short to Deck in the ER. Regardless though, she was brilliant, calm, wicked smart and saved his friend from dying. So I was shocked when it didn’t take me long to warm up and absolutely love Tori. I got her anger towards Deck. It wasn’t truly him, but her past was tainted by the DEA. Ironically, they both didn’t trust the other ones profession. And it fueled their enemies to lovers relationship beautifully!

“Don’t you get it?” he asked hoarsely. “I care about what happens to you. I couldn’t take it if anything did.”
Gently, he kissed her one last time on the forehead then backed away. The expression on her face mimicked the way he felt. Shell shocked.

Deck was sigh worthy. He was thoughtful, quick witted, patient, smart and had such a huge heart. Even if his presence could be intimidating, just watching him interact with his K9 Thor melted me. And Thor, a Belgian Malinois, oh I loved him so much! Thor’s personality shined so brightly and I loved seeing how he reacted to things! But when it came to Deck, there was also this whole other side of him. His backstory was tragic and it hurt to hear how haunted and jaded he was. Deck was definitely a tortured hero I fell hard for!

Whatever this was between them, she didn’t want it to end.

Deck and Tori despised each other’s fields of work, but they couldn’t ignore the attraction that simmered between them. Watching their slow progression was smile inducing! And the further we got into this story….it was hot *fans face*! Tough Justice was the perfect mixture of sexy, emotional and suspenseful. Because as the story unfolded, the emotions overwhelmed me. This story could be dark and intense. My breath got snagged and I was terrified anytime I thought Deck or even Thor was in danger. I cried. Multiple times. I screamed out loud. And I also fell deeply in love too.

She’d been given a ringside seat to what being part of his life would entail, and she was too much of a coward, even to hold on to something she so desperately wanted. Him.

Tough Justice was an action packed, emotional ride! I loved watching the pieces of the puzzle come together. I loved watching Deck and Tori grow. I loved the romance, friendship, and the dogs too! This book was such a huge win! I will definitely be reading the rest of O’Fallon’s back list and whatever future books she releases!

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*