I’m reading this series with a Goodreads group. It’s a spinoff of the Titanium Security series we completed earlier. I will be posting reviews every month as we read each book.
Carmela Cruz has had it pretty bad for FBI Agent Sawyer Vance, her brother’s best friend and fellow Hostage Rescue Team member. It’s been a year and now that he’s permanently severed his last relationship, it’s their time. Unknown to her, Sawyer is crazy about Carmela but her whole family is precious to him and he doesn’t want to risk losing all of them, a real possibility since it happened before. But when he makes a first move, she believes it was calculated and steps away.
That’s the initial setup for the story but it eventually escalates to something much more chilling when the cruise ship Carmela and her mother are booked on for an Alaska excursion becomes the target of a terrorist cell. Carmela and Sawyer’s relationship blossoms in the midst of this threat and when it comes to fruition, I was riveted and horrified at the same time. The author didn’t hold back, presenting a horrible reality of this kind of attack, also offering us the point of view of the leader, which made my blood run cold. Everyone was at serious risk. Ethan (Carmela’s brother) and Sawyer’s angst had to be checked because they had to do their jobs despite knowing family was in the middle of the chaos.
This is my favorite in the series, hands down. By now, we know the author has exceptional skill in writing suspenseful and tension-filled action scenes. Here, she weaves a strong, mature romance throughout without taking shortcuts or providing easy solutions. I loved everything about this story and I mean everything…the characterizations, action, plotting, romance and overall story. I flew through this one.
Book Info
- Release Date: November 28, 2015
- Series: Hostage Rescue Team #7
- Page Numbers: 244
- Publisher: Self
Blue Mood Café 
Sounds like a well-written story…I love strong mature romance- not a big fan of anything insta😁 Great review, Jonetta!
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Thanks, Toni! Yes, this was a well crafted romance.
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Another series which at least I’ve started with this author and want to read. Someday. Hopefully soon. Thanks for the review
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Thanks, Anne! It’s really, really good so I hope you get a chance to return to it.
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Wow, that’s high praise. We’ll be hitting the library this weekend, so guess who added this to her every growing list! Ha! Ha!
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I hope you like it, Alexandra!
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I’m just hoping I can find even one book on my list. ☺️
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What a great review. This sounds like a terrific series. Oh no, does this mean you’re getting me hooked on another one!
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Thanks, Mackey! It’s a good one.
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I’ve not read this author, but love romantic suspense and these type of stories/series. Adding to my wishlist!
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She is outstanding in her writing of action scenes. Up there with Suzanne Brockmann.
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This just sounds so good, and glad you enjoyed it so much. I’m going to have to read this series for sure!
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Thanks, DG! I think you’d love this series.
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You find such great sounding series books, Jonetta! Going well how’s want to read all of these.,super review!
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Thank you, Marialyce! Our group read is going well and we now look forward to the series each month.
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