Series:
Blackhawk Security Elite Protection Services
(Book 1)
Blackhawk Security Elite Protection Services --
Their business is your safety
But not hers. Former SEAL Sullivan Bishop refuses to work
for Jane Reise. The JAG Corps prosecutor is hard core -- and he never stopped
blaming her for his brother's death. But Blackhawk is Jane's only hope in
fending off a frightening stalker, and she'll blackmail Sullivan to get it.
Forced into her service, he soon realizes he was wrong about Jane. As bullets
fly, Sullivan knows he'll risk his life -- and heart -- to save her.
Terrific action-packed, enemies-to-lovers story that kept
me hooked from the first page to the last. Sullivan owns and runs an elite security
company that protects people in danger. One night, he was working alone in his
office when the last person he expected or wanted to see showed up - the JAG
officer he blames for his brother's death. This meeting is quite contentious,
as she managed to get into the office without setting off any alarms, wants his
help to stop a stalker, and is willing to blackmail him to get it.
Sullivan promises Jane twenty-four hours, but on the way
to check her home for clues, they are broadsided and run off the road by a tow
truck. Fleeing into the Alaskan wilderness, they are luckily close to Sullivan's
getaway cabin. However, he's injured, and it's made worse by the below-freezing
temps, and Jane ends up dragging him to the cabin. I loved the banter between
them as they dealt with their situation. The attack arouses Sullivan's
protective instincts, and he puts away his grudge against Jane to solve the
problem of her stalker.
The twists and turns of this story kept me guessing with
every new attack. Sullivan and Jane quickly identify the stalker, but his
skills keep them on their toes as they try to bring him down. When it looks
like they've finally succeeded, another player enters the game. This one has a
deep grudge against Jane, and nothing will stop him from destroying her. The
final confrontation had me on the edge of my seat until it was over.
I liked watching the relationship develop between Jane
and Sullivan. She is feisty, independent, and quite capable of taking care of
herself under most circumstances, though this stalker is an exception. The
chemistry between her and Sullivan is undeniable, though both try to fight it. Each
is also protective of the other. Sullivan wants to keep Jane safe, and she
doesn't want him hurt because of her. This causes several instances of poor
decision-making as they try to mitigate the danger. I was rooting for them to
finally realize that they belonged together. The ending is fun as the two
stubborn people recognize that, though they belong with each other, neither will
give up striving for dominance.
I enjoyed getting to know the other members of Blackhawk
Security. Each one has a unique personality and set of skills. The inherent trust
among them allows for an outstanding brand of teamwork. Some light-hearted
moments of teasing and snarky comments helped break up some of the tension. I
look forward to reading the rest of the series.
The one question that still needs to be answered is how
Jane got into Sullivan's secure building. I heard that question is answered in
one of the author's novellas, so I'm off to find it and get the answer!
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