Series:
Citadel Solutions (Book 3)
Ty Hughes handles the most dangerous protection
assignments on the planet—it's what Citadel Solutions is built for. So
babysitting some old computer scientist for a few weeks?
Boring as hell, but no problem.
Until he meets Dr. Charlotte Gifford.
She's not the gray-haired researcher Tyler expected—she's
young, brilliant, and gets adorably flustered every time he looks at her. When
her quantum-encrypted signal research is stolen by terrorists, someone wants
her dead before she can rebuild what they need.
Charlotte has spent her whole life in labs, more
comfortable with code than people. She eats lunch alone, speaks in programming
logic when nervous, and definitely doesn't know what to do with a bodyguard who
makes her forget her own name.
Now they're on the run with assassins on their trail and
a traitor somewhere in her inner circle. Charlotte can reconstruct the tech
that could save thousands—if Tyler can keep her alive long enough.
She's a genius with code, not running from terrorists.
He's trained for warfare, not falling for the woman he's
protecting.
But when every ally becomes suspect and death waits
around each corner, breaking all the rules might be their only chance at
survival.
Another fantastic book in the Citadel Solutions series,
and this may be the best one yet. The action was fast-paced, the suspense was
intense, and the romance was adorable. The story is told from the dual first-person
perspectives of Ty and Charlotte. The action scenes are especially vivid and
made me feel as though I was right in the middle of it.
Recovering from injuries received on his last mission
(Duty Devoted), Ty is on forced medical leave and going stir crazy. When an FBI
friend asks him to watch over a scientist for a couple of weeks, he jumps at
the chance. Hanging out in a lab should be an easy way to keep busy. The job
turns complicated when the scientist becomes the target of terrorists who want
to weaponize her work.
Charlotte is the picture of the absent-minded scientist. She
is brilliant, having earned two doctorates by the time she was twenty. She gets
so immersed in her work that the world around her disappears. She is
uncomfortable around people, slips into scientific speech when nervous, and
avoids social situations like the plague.
I loved the first meeting between Charlotte and Ty. He mistakes
her for a receptionist, and he so discombobulates her that she comes across as
a total ditz. Ty expected an older researcher, not a beautiful young woman he
finds intriguing and adorable. The attraction between them is evident from the
beginning, but Charlotte is unsure how to handle it, and Ty struggles to
maintain a professional demeanor.
When word comes that her stolen program is about to be
auctioned off to the highest bidder, Charlotte has days to come up with a
program that will neutralize the threat. Ty's job is to keep her safe while she
does it. That isn't easy, as the other side is determined to keep her from
succeeding, and their efforts become increasingly dangerous. While struggling
to stay one step ahead of the terrorists, Ty realizes that someone on the inside
is working against them. I was glued to the pages as they raced toward a
stunning climax. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the end.
I loved watching Ty and Charlotte's relationship develop.
They are so different that it seems impossible for them to work as a couple. Ty
is protective, and his observational skills enable him to adapt to their
constantly changing circumstances. Charlotte is brilliant at what she does, but
needs Ty to keep her safe. I loved watching Ty see past Charlotte's outer
scientist to the vulnerable woman inside. His methods of caring for her were
sweet and demonstrated his understanding of her. He's a little freaked out by
his growing feelings for her because of his insecurities about his education.
Meanwhile, Charlotte finally identifies the feelings Ty
stirs in her. She has trouble believing that a man like him is interested in
her awkward self. I loved how they saw the best in each other. Charlotte is in
awe of Ty's people skills, which she has never possessed, while Ty is blown
away by Charlotte's intelligence and resilience. Together they make an
unbeatable team. I loved the ending, and the epilogue was fantastic. I loved
seeing the changes that being together brought to both of them.
I enjoyed seeing more of the Citadel Solutions gang. There
isn't much at the beginning, as Ty took the bodyguard job without telling his
boss (Ethan) and the others about it. Eventually, he realizes that he needs
help. I laughed out loud at what happened when he finally got the courage to
call. I loved seeing everyone jump in to help, and how each person's specialty played
a role in the final takedown. I enjoyed meeting Ty's brother, Donovan, and look
forward to getting to know him better in future books.
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