Series:
Wyoming Warriors (Book 1)
Their differences once tore them apart
Now they're the only things keeping them alive
Former CIA operative Trace Withrow traded a high-risk
career in DC for a ranch in Wyoming, leaving behind the partner he couldn't
forget. But when Nicola Miles discovers an inside hit on a missing teen, she
turns to Trace, stirring up emotions he'd buried for years. Nicola never liked
his "toss the rule book" attitude. In fact, their differences
ultimately ended their affair. Yet that very character trait could be the
lifeline Nicola needs -- especially since she doesn't know who she can trust at
her own agency. Or if she's the ultimate target…or Trace…
Terrific start to the new series, with great action,
suspense, and an emotional second chance at love. Trace was a CIA operative
until he became disillusioned with the trustworthiness of his employer. He
bought a ranch in Wyoming and, along with his brother, Garner, a former SEAL, and
their friend, Jake, a former Vegas cop, trains horses. They also occasionally took
on activities that utilized their skills. Trace specializes in finding missing
persons. The last person he expected to show up was his former partner and the
woman he can't forget.
Nicola is desperate to find a missing asset. Olivia is a
teenage girl with mad computer skills and a connection to an investigation
Nicola is part of. Olivia disappeared, and Nicola, unlike in the past, doesn't
know who she can trust. Trust was never an issue with Trace, so she tracks him
down to get help.
I knew this would be a terrific book when Trace and Nicola's
reunion started with her holding a gun on him. As details of their past emerged,
I could see the conflict that complicated their relationship. Nicola is a
by-the-book agent who believes their agency has the world's best interests at
heart. Trace had no problem thinking outside the box regarding the rules. He
also had/has a cynical view of his coworkers' trustworthiness. The end of their
affair coincided with Trace's departure and harsh words exchanged.
Each believes that they have moved on. However, seeing
each other stirs up old feelings, even though they try to resist. Working
together to find Olivia allows them to face their past and acknowledge mistakes.
Their feelings continue to grow, but what happens once they find Olivia? I
loved the full-circle ending.
The suspense kept me glued to the pages from start to
finish. Nicola's worry about Olivia sent her to Trace for help. The intensity
ramps up when they become the target of attacks. As Trace and Nicola dive
deeper into Olivia's disappearance, the question becomes, are these attacks
related to her disappearance, or are they personal? And if they are personal,
who is the target - Trace or Nicola? I loved how they made Olvia's rescue their
top priority, even as the truth of what they are up against becomes clear. The
final confrontation was a nail-biter with a twist I didn't expect. I loved how
it turned out.
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