Sinful Seduction (Red Stone Security #8)
by Katie Reus
Blurb:
He'll do anything to protect her....
Former
Marine and newest Red Stone Security employee Alexander Blue is still adjusting
to the civilian world after a decade spent at war, but when he sees someone in
danger, nothing can take away that intrinsic need to protect. After stopping a
would-be mugger, Blue finds himself being bandaged up by a sensual local artist
in her Key West condo. He never expected to stay the night, even if it is on
her couch. The mysterious Mina gets under his skin in a way he never thought
possible. When it becomes clear that her mugging wasn’t random and she’s being
targeted by deadly men, Blue has no problem stepping into the role of
protector.
But she doesn't want to be saved
Tired
of being coddled and treated like a child, Mina has tried to distance herself
from her family. When danger finds her, she’s forced to turn to the sexy
stranger who she feels a strong, unexpected connection with. In him she sees
glimmers of herself; a little broken, withdrawn and wary of the world. Soon she
learns that the biggest threat might not be from the men trying to kidnap her,
but from the quiet warrior who poses an immediate risk to her heart.
Themes: contemporary, mercenary
Rating: 3.75 stars
Heat Rating: 
Review:
The hot steamy fun continues in this newest
edition to the Red Stone Security series.
I love this series and have for a while and am thrilled it didn’t end
when the spin-off Seraphina series began. The characters in this series are
always interesting, sexy, smart and full of heart. Though we haven’t known
Alexander Blue for very long, his personality pulls you in from the beginning
and you immediately know you want to learn so much more about him. Being a follower of the series I can say that
you will enjoy this book whether or not you’ve read others in the series, but
you are missing out on greatness if you don’t go back to number one and try
them all.
When
Alexander Blue finds himself at loose ends between missions, he never imagined
he’d run into a dangerous conspiracy that would require all his exceptional
skill to keep himself and the sexy Mina safe. Rescuing her from muggers, there
is an immediate connection and he finds himself reluctant to leave her once he
gets her safely home, and surprisingly she is just as reluctant to let him
go. Deciding that their attraction is
worth investigating, they soon find themselves irresistibly drawn together and
when it becomes apparent that she is in continued danger, Blue will do
everything in his power to keep her safe, while keeping her with him. Mina likewise is willing to give up some of
her hard won independence to keep them both safe, but will she give up more to
have a future with Blue?
Overall
the story was intriguing, the romance was quick but well written, the love that
develops was believable and I can honestly say this is one I will be reading
again. Mina is the type of woman I could
see being my friend, even though she’s disgustingly beautiful. She’s sweet, down to earth, uncompromising,
and passionate about what she wants outs of life. She uses her head as well as her heart to
lead her life and help her make the best decisions for her life. Blue is an obviously wounded warrior, one
that has lost a lot of his faith in men, but refuses to give up on keeping the
darkness from overtaking his life and putting those he cares about in
danger. I loved watching him in action
when he protected them from or attacked the bad guys. I even liked seeing him a bit uncertain in
the beginning of his relationship with Mina, making him seem more human and
less superhero. The danger they had to
deal with was not as intriguing as some in previous stories, and was sad to say
a bit forgettable, but I felt the attacks and battles were there to bring them
together more than anything, so they did their job. I was thrilled with this
novella and I am looking forward to even more in this series, though the length continues
to frustrate me because I just want so much more at a time. A great series that continues to keep my
interest and bring me back again and again.
Great work Katie.
*eARC provided by publisher (via
netgalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No compensation
was provided.
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