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Pararescueman Jose "Cuervo" James is the guy they call for the most dangerous assignments. He lives for his job.
On a high-risk rescue deep in the African jungle, Jose encounters sexy, smart Interpol agent Stella Carson. They'd once had an affair that burned hot and fast, but family is everything to Stella, and Jose just can't go there.
Fate has thrown them into the deadly hot zone together, and sparks will fly...but only if they can live to tell about it.
My thoughts:
This is book 4 but I could jump right in and it could just as well have been book 1. So it worked really well as a stand alone.
The book jumps around a bit. Stella and Jose had a love affair and we get a few flashbacks as he tries to save her life. And then the story continues. The flashes were good and bad. I kind of wished we would have gotten it all at once instead of half a page here and there. I get very impatient.
Right, Stella, tough, searching for the truth, spying. Jose, tough, commanding job. Both with pasts. Two people who really do no have time to sit down and fall in love. But the attraction is there. And it's not like I can smack them over the head cos their jobs are tough!
While these two want and can't there is a kidnapping plot, and then a bigger "something is gonna happen" plot.
Conclusion:
A thrilling book that threw a few punches.
Cover:
Eh
Series: Elite force #4
Genre: Romantic suspense / Military romance
Pages: 352
To be published: March 5th 2013 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Source: For review
The flashbacks sound interesting, but like you, I think I would have wanted them all at once.
ReplyDeleteBrandi @ Blkosiner’s Book Blog
It would have worked better cos at times they just surprised me.
DeleteLooks like a sexy read! I'm on a military romance kick at the moment, so I'll definitely check this series out:)
ReplyDeleteThen this might just be the one for you :D Sexy and military
DeleteOk, I like the sounds of this despite the flashbacks being doled out slowly. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and I like the military angle.
ReplyDeleteI came late to romantic suspense, but I liked it when I finally found it. Romance and action. What is there not to like
Deleteexactly!
Deleteuh oh, a kidnapping plot!!
ReplyDeleteShe is kidnapped right at start
DeleteOh perfect a book 4 we can read before the others? I love that! I didn't know this author so thank you for the discovery!
ReplyDeleteAt least I could ;) And I never felt lost or anything
DeleteOh, I think that might be Baddest Santa Guy!
ReplyDeleteI am feeling all meh today
ReplyDeleteLike the thriller aspect of it. Been on the lookout for a good one. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd like I said, can be read out of order ;)
DeleteI think I'll pass. Military romances just don't draw my attention.
ReplyDeleteSometimes they can be too much
Deletehmm don't mind the cover guy's abs lol, and I don't mind a military romance
ReplyDeleteI do like the abs too ;)
DeleteOoo, and those abs.... yum.
ReplyDeleteThose abs are not meh
Deleteooooooooh looks good. Not many books set in Africa. Also...the cover isn't so bad either. hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnd there we get pirates and kidnappings
DeleteI don't read much romantic suspense, this sounds good though. And the cover isn't that bad, I just don't like his head.
ReplyDeleteI think you have it there. I am not that happy about the head either
DeleteWe are having a lovely, sunny spell so I won't write anything caustic ;p.
ReplyDeleteHa! They promise sun for tomorrow but I wont hold my breath
DeleteThe cover is delightful *waggles eyebrows* This sounds like something I need to pick up! Fab review!
ReplyDeleteThanks :D
DeleteI think you would like it
How can you find the cover just 'eh'? Eh? really? lol. The cover is hot. Well, okay no not the cover, but the guy. :)
ReplyDeleteI had an eh day ;) But i's the head, dunno, but I am just eh about him
DeleteI so got to get this series and read it. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do :)
DeleteI'm game for this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stacy!
DeleteI'll have to keep this one in mind for my mom. I don't think it's my cup of tea, but i do like the cover. ;)
ReplyDelete;)
DeleteYes maybe just the thing for your mum
I already wanted to read this after seeing your interview post, but now I'm even more excited. I only rarely read romantic suspense, but I always enjoy it. And those abs almost make up for the silly look on the guy's face. :-) Fab review!
ReplyDeleteHaha, well the abs are good ;) I wont argue with that.
DeleteI did not read much suspense either before but that's why I could not find any