I’m reading this series with a Goodreads group. It’s a spinoff of the Titanium Security series we recently completed. I will be posting reviews every month as we read each book.
FBI Special Agent Clay Bauer met his teammate Tuck’s cousin Zoe Renard when she came to Baltimore a few weeks ago and she got underneath his skin like no one has since his disastrous marriage and divorce. Now he’s in her territory, New Orleans, for a conference along with his teammates and other security & intelligence professionals. She’s gearing up for an all out effort to start something and he’s preparing for it and worried that he won’t be able to resist. Meanwhile, Zoe’s volunteer work at a women’s shelter has unknowingly put her in the crosshairs of an extremely dangerous ex-boyfriend of one of the victims.
I devoured this story and found it hard to put down once things got dicey, which was early on. I fell for both of these characters in the last book as Zoe is unconventional, quirky and embraces life while Clay is almost polar opposite. He’s physically imposing at 6’4” and muscular to a fault so he gets away with being taciturn and solitary…until Zoe who sees right into his soul. Their romance was just as explosive as the action and suspense, which is saying something because that was off the charts. The danger was palpable, taking my breath away…as did the steamy interludes!
Cross is an absolute master at writing vivid, scary and riveting action scenes but she outdid herself in crafting Clay and Zoe’s romance. Both deserved a good story and they got a great one. This is definitely my most favorite to date and I had high expectations that were far exceeded.
Book Info
- Release Date: October 22, 2014
- Series: Hostage Rescue Team #3
- Page Numbers: 302
- Publisher: Self
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Intriguing review! Oooh and the title/cover as well.
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This book was SOOO good, Holly!
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on the list. LOL
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The cover – sexy
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Oh, that it is but it doesn’t even come close to their romance😏
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And the review – exciting. It seems like a perfect romantic suspense
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Thanks, Shalini! This is a great example of the genre.
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Sounds good and steamy! Fabulous review!
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Thank you, Berit! Yep, definitely steamy😏
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Sounds like another fantastic series! Great review, Jonetta!
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Thanks, Stephanie! We’re enjoying it so far. It gets better with every book.
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You’re welcome, Jonetta! That’s always good to hear!
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I really enjoy this author but am not this far in the series yet. So I’m sure it’s a wonderful review but I skimmed a bit.
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You’re in for s good reading experience, Anne!
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Great review, Jonetta!
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Thank you, Brenda!
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I love how you described the characters, Jonetta! This sounds like another fun addition to the series and it’s great that it topped the others! Wonderful review! ♥️
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Thank you, Jennifer💜 It was such a well crafted story.
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Fantastic review and love that cover!!!
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Thank you, Diane💜 That cover seems to be a hit😏
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