Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Terrific action-packed, enemies-to-lovers story that kept me hooked from the first page to the last. Sullivan owns and runs an elite security company that protects people in danger. One night, he was working alone in his office when the last person he expected or wanted to see showed up - the JAG officer he blames for his brother's death. This meeting is quite contentious, as she managed to get into the office without setting off any alarms, wants his help to stop a stalker, and is willing to blackmail him to get it.
Sullivan promises Jane twenty-four hours, but on the way to check her home for clues, they are broadsided and run off the road by a tow truck. Fleeing into the Alaskan wilderness, they are luckily close to Sullivan's getaway cabin. However, he's injured, and it's made worse by the below-freezing temps, and Jane ends up dragging him to the cabin. I loved the banter between them as they dealt with their situation. The attack arouses Sullivan's protective instincts, and he puts away his grudge against Jane to solve the problem of her stalker.
The twists and turns of this story kept me guessing with every new attack. Sullivan and Jane quickly identify the stalker, but his skills keep them on their toes as they try to bring him down. When it looks like they've finally succeeded, another player enters the game. This one has a deep grudge against Jane, and nothing will stop him from destroying her. The final confrontation had me on the edge of my seat until it was over.
I liked watching the relationship develop between Jane and Sullivan. She is feisty, independent, and quite capable of taking care of herself under most circumstances, though this stalker is an exception. The chemistry between her and Sullivan is undeniable, though both try to fight it. Each is also protective of the other. Sullivan wants to keep Jane safe, and she doesn't want him hurt because of her. This causes several instances of poor decision-making as they try to mitigate the danger. I was rooting for them to finally realize that they belonged together. The ending is fun as the two stubborn people recognize that, though they belong with each other, neither will give up striving for dominance.
I enjoyed getting to know the other members of Blackhawk Security. Each one has a unique personality and set of skills. The inherent trust among them allows for an outstanding brand of teamwork. Some light-hearted moments of teasing and snarky comments helped break up some of the tension. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
The one question that still needs to be answered is how Jane got into Sullivan's secure building. I heard that question is answered in one of the author's novellas, so I'm off to find it and get the answer!
Sullivan promises Jane twenty-four hours, but on the way to check her home for clues, they are broadsided and run off the road by a tow truck. Fleeing into the Alaskan wilderness, they are luckily close to Sullivan's getaway cabin. However, he's injured, and it's made worse by the below-freezing temps, and Jane ends up dragging him to the cabin. I loved the banter between them as they dealt with their situation. The attack arouses Sullivan's protective instincts, and he puts away his grudge against Jane to solve the problem of her stalker.
The twists and turns of this story kept me guessing with every new attack. Sullivan and Jane quickly identify the stalker, but his skills keep them on their toes as they try to bring him down. When it looks like they've finally succeeded, another player enters the game. This one has a deep grudge against Jane, and nothing will stop him from destroying her. The final confrontation had me on the edge of my seat until it was over.
I liked watching the relationship develop between Jane and Sullivan. She is feisty, independent, and quite capable of taking care of herself under most circumstances, though this stalker is an exception. The chemistry between her and Sullivan is undeniable, though both try to fight it. Each is also protective of the other. Sullivan wants to keep Jane safe, and she doesn't want him hurt because of her. This causes several instances of poor decision-making as they try to mitigate the danger. I was rooting for them to finally realize that they belonged together. The ending is fun as the two stubborn people recognize that, though they belong with each other, neither will give up striving for dominance.
I enjoyed getting to know the other members of Blackhawk Security. Each one has a unique personality and set of skills. The inherent trust among them allows for an outstanding brand of teamwork. Some light-hearted moments of teasing and snarky comments helped break up some of the tension. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
The one question that still needs to be answered is how Jane got into Sullivan's secure building. I heard that question is answered in one of the author's novellas, so I'm off to find it and get the answer!
