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They both have secrets that could get them killed…
As second-in-command of her family’s business empire, Mindy Kohl is independent to a fault. But after she eludes death by inches and becomes guardian to her niece, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, Mindy needs someone to have her back. Jarrod Martin, who is investigating the crime syndicate targeting the Kohl family, steps up to take on the role. Together, can they outsmart those who want Mindy dead when they are both keeping secrets from each other?
I know I’m in my happy place when a romance starts out with an interrogation session in Gitmo which means this next outing with the STEALTH gang is only going to pick up steam from there! (And more than one kind of steam too, heh!) We are introduced to the oldest Martin sibling Jarrod who is leading the effort to break Daniel Jeffery, the CEO of a gun manufacturing business suspected of dealings with North Korea. The questioning ends early when Daniel is shot by CIA agent Arthur after he draws a potential weapon…or is he and did he?
The narrative picks up with Daniel’s half sister Mindy Kohl who is attempting to gain approval to open a new plant in Sweden from a delegation of the Riksdag (parliament.) While she is attempting to convince the lead ambassador Hans of the benefits, she notices Jarrod standing off to the side and assumes he is there as a guard for the politicians. When the negotiations break for lunch, Jarrod offers to escort her to lunch which of course she accepts since she’s been eyeing his goods. (Who wouldn’t?) Of course since this is a romantic suspense, things go downhill fast and Hans ends up dead while Mindy and Jarrod must take Daniel’s daughter Anya and retreat to the safety of the Black Widow Ranch in Mystery. The real question is, whose enemies are behind the attack?
In addition to the great elements of suspense, there is of course the budding relationship between Mindy and Jarrod. They make a great combo and hello, three words for you (and sadly they are not Star Wars sheets)…mile high club!! So yeah as much as I love the danger, there has to be some sexy nookie time otherwise I won’t be happy. Never fear though, I was quite a happy camper because this second outing with the Martin siblings and their HEAs has everything I could ask for and I know other readers will enjoy it as well!
A big thank you to Danica for the advance copy to review but as always, all opinions are my own!