Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Terrific combination of suspense, action, and romance. Mina and Roman are long-time partner FBI agents assigned to go undercover to bring down The Madame, owner of a string of brothels. When the mission goes terribly wrong, Mina ends up on the run, alone and disabled, trusting no one.
I was hooked from the first page, as Mina, who has been on the run for a year, bugs out of her latest hideout, certain that she's been found. I could feel her pain, not just from her damaged foot but also from the belief that Roman had betrayed her. She has no idea that Roman has been searching for her for a year, intent on keeping her safe and proving that he wasn't the one who betrayed her. However, he blames himself for what happened to her.
This book kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. Mina's escape doesn't quite go as planned, from Roman finding her to them being attacked by two of Madame's men. They were determined to do everything possible to identify and capture the Madame. Following their investigation's twists and turns kept me past my bedtime because I didn't want to put the book down. Mina's intensity was incredible, and Roman was there to support her every step of the way. They end up at Secure One with Roman's brother, Cal, giving them the resources and safety they desperately need. The intensity ramped up as they began to close in on their quarry. Then Roman's greatest fear - Mina disappeared. I was on the edge of my seat as he raced to find her before it was too late. The final confrontation had a twist I didn't see coming. The resolution was excellent, with just enough loose threads to plant the seed for the next book.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Roman and Mina. They've been partners for years, each fighting the feelings growing between them. I loved Roman's attempts to take care of her and provide comfort when she needed it. The nightmare scenes were heartbreaking but brought Mina and Roman closer together. It was fun to see Cal give Roman a hard time about not telling Mina how he felt. But it isn't until they nearly lose each other that they dare to confess their feelings. I loved the epilogue, and Roman's nervousness was sweet.
I was hooked from the first page, as Mina, who has been on the run for a year, bugs out of her latest hideout, certain that she's been found. I could feel her pain, not just from her damaged foot but also from the belief that Roman had betrayed her. She has no idea that Roman has been searching for her for a year, intent on keeping her safe and proving that he wasn't the one who betrayed her. However, he blames himself for what happened to her.
This book kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. Mina's escape doesn't quite go as planned, from Roman finding her to them being attacked by two of Madame's men. They were determined to do everything possible to identify and capture the Madame. Following their investigation's twists and turns kept me past my bedtime because I didn't want to put the book down. Mina's intensity was incredible, and Roman was there to support her every step of the way. They end up at Secure One with Roman's brother, Cal, giving them the resources and safety they desperately need. The intensity ramped up as they began to close in on their quarry. Then Roman's greatest fear - Mina disappeared. I was on the edge of my seat as he raced to find her before it was too late. The final confrontation had a twist I didn't see coming. The resolution was excellent, with just enough loose threads to plant the seed for the next book.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Roman and Mina. They've been partners for years, each fighting the feelings growing between them. I loved Roman's attempts to take care of her and provide comfort when she needed it. The nightmare scenes were heartbreaking but brought Mina and Roman closer together. It was fun to see Cal give Roman a hard time about not telling Mina how he felt. But it isn't until they nearly lose each other that they dare to confess their feelings. I loved the epilogue, and Roman's nervousness was sweet.
