Series:
Phoenix Three (Book 2)
Protecting her is his mission.
Failure is unacceptable.
World-traveling photojournalist Quinn Sullivan is stopped
in her tracks when a kidnapper holds her captive in a mountain cabin. Could it
be related to the damning evidence she has about a company's illegal tactics
that are harming a town? To her rescue comes former Marine Ranger Liam
O'Rourke. His assignment as a bodyguard keeps him close to Quinn, protecting
her from ongoing threats. Much to his frustration, Quinn does flings, not
relationships; she believes men can't handle her career. But the shared danger
of exposing a conspiracy may change their romantic boundaries.
Good book, with a good balance of suspense and romance. I
haven't read the first book in the series, but thanks to the prologue, I had a
good grasp of Liam's backstory and that of the Phoenix Three business. The
pacing was good and kept me hooked to the end.
Quinn is a photojournalist who loves her job. She limits
her relationships to short-term flings after dealing with too many men who
believe their jobs are more important than hers. Her latest fling became obsessed
with keeping her with him, kidnapping and chaining her in a remote cabin.
Quinn's father hired Liam to find and rescue her.
The Phoenix Three business specializes in cases involving
children, but Liam took this one on anyway for personal reasons. His military
experience was evident in his preparation and execution of the rescue. There
were a couple of complications that made the mission more difficult than he
expected.
I loved the rescue scene. Quinn's resilience and determination
impressed Liam as they made their way through the woods. Quinn was equally
impressed with Liam. They discovered that her ex believes that she has
something of his and is determined to get it back. Liam, his partners, and Quinn
dive deep into investigating the information they found, while dodging
intensifying attacks. The deeper they dig, the more disturbing the information
they uncover. The final confrontation came with a couple of twists and a very
satisfying conclusion.
Neither Quinn nor Liam expected the attraction that
flared between them. Quinn is ready and willing to indulge in the chemistry,
with the understanding that there is an expiration date. She doesn't do
relationships. Liam quickly realizes that what he feels for her is more than
just physical. The problem is convincing Quinn that he won't try to clip her
wings. I loved Liam's protectiveness and his easy acceptance of her
independence. He was clearly smitten, and I loved how he supported her. Quinn
tries to deny her growing feelings for Liam, her past keeping her from
believing that a future is possible. I liked the ending and seeing how Liam's
support helped her overcome her fears.
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