Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Excellent continuation of the series. This book opens with both Roman and Keira at the wedding of their friends Andrea and Brandon (Man of Action). They are immediately drawn to each other, spend an incredible weekend together, and start an intense relationship. Outside interference brings an end to it, but neither one can forget what they had together.
I liked both Roman and Keira. Having recently survived life-threatening injuries, Roman has made some changes in his life. He's no longer the light-hearted fun guy, all too aware of how short life can be. He is also from a wealthy and connected family, with a mother who has plans for his future, ones that he doesn't necessarily agree with. I loved his desire to do something good with his life, and that he is determined to choose his own path. Keira is an incredibly strong woman. Alone after the deaths of her parents, her desire for love and family led her into an early marriage. When that marriage turned brutally abusive, she escaped and went on with her life. I loved how she took what happened to her and used it to help other people.
I loved the development of Roman and Keira's relationship. When he discovers that Keira may be the next target of Damien Freihof, he is determined to keep her safe. Keira is equally determined to keep him out of her life, not wanting to get her heart stomped on again. Roman knows he was a jerk and is determined to win her back - even more so when she reveals that she's pregnant. I loved that Roman was immediately on board with becoming a father. Though stunned at the news, it makes him happy. His protectiveness also extended past keeping her out of danger to wanting to do anything to make her life easier. I liked how anything that was important to her was also important to him, including the ladies at the shelter. After having failed so miserably at standing up to his mother the first time around, he did much better the next time she appeared unexpectedly, especially considering who she brought with her. I ached for Keira, because she had to deal with the bad memories that were resurrected, but cheered at the way she stood up for herself. Those memories still have enough of a hold on her that she resists the idea of anything permanent with Roman. He won major points with me for his patience and willingness to go with whatever she was comfortable with. I loved his big moment at the end - it was so sweet and romantic.
The suspense in this one was another page-turner. Once again, Freihof uses the people they care for against the members of Omega. Some things jumped right out at me as having his fingerprints all over them, and others had me wondering. The snowstorm incident had me worried because I didn't know how far it would go. The escalating events at the salon/shelter had everyone's nerves on edge. There were several twists and turns that added to the confusion of who was behind each attack. I loved the methods used by Omega to get information from one of the suspects. The final confrontation of the book was one that was intense and frightening in what evil someone is capable of. Things looked very bad until Roman got some help from a very unexpected source. The team has also received undeniable proof that there is a traitor in their midst, but they don't yet know who it is. I have a suspicion but will have to wait to see if I'm right.
I liked both Roman and Keira. Having recently survived life-threatening injuries, Roman has made some changes in his life. He's no longer the light-hearted fun guy, all too aware of how short life can be. He is also from a wealthy and connected family, with a mother who has plans for his future, ones that he doesn't necessarily agree with. I loved his desire to do something good with his life, and that he is determined to choose his own path. Keira is an incredibly strong woman. Alone after the deaths of her parents, her desire for love and family led her into an early marriage. When that marriage turned brutally abusive, she escaped and went on with her life. I loved how she took what happened to her and used it to help other people.
I loved the development of Roman and Keira's relationship. When he discovers that Keira may be the next target of Damien Freihof, he is determined to keep her safe. Keira is equally determined to keep him out of her life, not wanting to get her heart stomped on again. Roman knows he was a jerk and is determined to win her back - even more so when she reveals that she's pregnant. I loved that Roman was immediately on board with becoming a father. Though stunned at the news, it makes him happy. His protectiveness also extended past keeping her out of danger to wanting to do anything to make her life easier. I liked how anything that was important to her was also important to him, including the ladies at the shelter. After having failed so miserably at standing up to his mother the first time around, he did much better the next time she appeared unexpectedly, especially considering who she brought with her. I ached for Keira, because she had to deal with the bad memories that were resurrected, but cheered at the way she stood up for herself. Those memories still have enough of a hold on her that she resists the idea of anything permanent with Roman. He won major points with me for his patience and willingness to go with whatever she was comfortable with. I loved his big moment at the end - it was so sweet and romantic.
The suspense in this one was another page-turner. Once again, Freihof uses the people they care for against the members of Omega. Some things jumped right out at me as having his fingerprints all over them, and others had me wondering. The snowstorm incident had me worried because I didn't know how far it would go. The escalating events at the salon/shelter had everyone's nerves on edge. There were several twists and turns that added to the confusion of who was behind each attack. I loved the methods used by Omega to get information from one of the suspects. The final confrontation of the book was one that was intense and frightening in what evil someone is capable of. Things looked very bad until Roman got some help from a very unexpected source. The team has also received undeniable proof that there is a traitor in their midst, but they don't yet know who it is. I have a suspicion but will have to wait to see if I'm right.
