Series:
Sunrise Security (Book 1)
His job is keeping her safe --
from unrelenting danger.
Ever since the Tremonts and the McKays had a dispute over
their neighboring Wyoming ranches, they've been bitter rivals. So Madden McKay
of Sunrise Security is more than surprised when Lily Tremont reaches out to him
for protection after her father is attacked. Soon Madden must deal with
vandalism, sabotage and revenge aimed at Lily. Why? Behind it all, he discovers
a massive criminal ring. And while the investigation sparks passion between
Lily and her heroic bodyguard, one shocking revelation could destroy lives on
all sides.
Good blend of romance and suspense. Madden returned to
his hometown after an IED ended his career in the Marines. Along with his
friend Reid, Madden opened Sunrise Security in Cloud Valley. The business is
off to a slow start, primarily due to the townspeople's grudge against Madden
and his family. Circumstances forced the McKay family to sell a large part of
their ranch to developers who built a resort. An influx of outsiders resulted
in increased crime and economic hardship for some ranchers.
One of those ranchers is Lily Tremont. Her family runs a
dude ranch that has suffered from the competition. She and her father blame the
McKays for their troubles. The McKay and Tremont ranches are neighbors, and
Madden and Lily were good friends while growing up. That friendship is now
strained. But when Lily's father becomes the victim of a drive-by shooting, she
turns to Madden for help.
I enjoyed the development of Madden and Lily's
relationship. As they worked together to find out why her father was targeted,
Lily's animosity gave way to the rekindling of their friendship, then to the
sparks of attraction. I liked Madden's protectiveness as the mystery heated up.
I loved the growing trust between them, and that Madden was able to share the
reasons for the sale of the ranch land.
The suspense of the story was excellent. From the initial
shooting to vandalism, murder, drugs, and cattle rustling, there is no shortage
of danger. The puzzle of who is behind the trouble and why kept me turning the
pages as I followed their investigation. The final confrontation was a
nail-biter with a perp I didn't expect. I'm looking forward to the next book in
the series.
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