This is book 2 in Susan Stoker’s new series Mountain Mercenaries. I have not had a chance to read book 1 but after reading this one I may just have to.

This is the story of Chloe Harris and Ronan Cross. These two meet for the first time when Chloe happen to come knocking on Ro’s secluded mountain home asking to use his phone. Ro is part of a group who defends and protect women and children. What he saw in Chloe was someone who is obviously being abused. When he offers his help, she refuses and leaves. Ever since that meeting Ro has not been able to get Chloe off his mind. When he digs a little, he finds her in a strip joint and again offers his assistance. What ensues is a bit of misunderstandings, suspicions, but slowly into trust and eventually into love.

I knew reading the prologue that this was going to be a difficult journey for Chloe and it was. Her brother is such a horrible human being that at times I was a bit apprehensive of what he was going to put Chloe through. But Chloe was such a woman of strength, she was able to endure. And I loved Ro! His need to protect and defend is so strong with Chloe. He had a hunch that Chloe needed his help and even though it may cause issues with the group, he was all in.

I enjoyed this book quite a bit, I can not wait to find out about the stories of the other members of the team and who this mysterious Rex is and what his story is about.

Thank you Netgalley and Montlake Romance for giving me the opportunity to read this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

I was lucky enough to get an ARC from Netgalley and here is my honest review.

I loved this book it is the story of Chloe Harris and Ronan Cross. Women usually don't just stumble onto Rowans property but Chloe did and she needs all the help she can get.

Since her father died her brother a flesh peddler and also part of Denvers Mafia is keeping her prisoner. He is trying to force her to sell her body for a reason Chloe didn't see coming. Her only way free is to run into the arms of the one man she can trust. Helping Chloe could cause problems for the Mountain Mercenaries. Her brother has mob connections and cops in his pocket. Ronan has a team of the Mountain Mercenaries to help him.

I really could feel the chemistry between Chloe and Ro. You could feel her fear for the situation she was in and how much Rowan wanted to help her. You will love this story of love and danger. I couldn't put it down until it was done. I will be rereading this for years to come. You really should check this series and book out. I can't wait for the next one.

LOVED this book! The Mountain Mercenaries are a group of rough men that hide in the plain sight of the Colorado mountains. Ro is, literally, in his secluded and wooded home, when Chloe asks him for help. At the time, she captures his attention, but also his concern when he sees a large bruise on her back. When he offers to help her, Chloe says all she needs is a phone to call for a ride. Reluctantly, he allows her to leave, but begins to look for her by playing a hunch about her brother.

When he finds Chloe in dire circumstances, he feels compelled to act, which then puts him, and Mountain Mercenaries, in the midst of a fight between Chloe's psychotic brother (that plans to pimp her out) and the mafia, while also trying to stay on the good side of Rex, the mysterious leader of Mountain Mercenaries. Add in the sparks flying between Chloe and Ro and you have a compelling story that hooked me from the first page and kept me hooked until the very last page.

This one is a must read for fans of the genre. I was sorry when the novel ended and am already looking forward to the author's next book. She is on my must read authors' list.

Chloe has been under her brother’s thumb for three years. He is a part of the Mafia and has threatened her with his mob connections. When he makes her start working at his strip club, it’s only a matter of time before he prostitutes her out. Ronan was a former special forces operative for the British air service. Now he is part of the Mountain Mercenaries, they help rescue abused or kidnapped women and children. When Chloe stumbles into his garage, he sees a bruise and asks her if she needs help. When he and his teammates find her in the strip club, they figure out a way to get her out. They end up kidnapping her after forcing her brother off the road. She’s scared but finally trusts Ro and his friends. When she’s kidnapped again, Ro will do anything to get her back.
I absolutely loved this story. Strong women and sexy men. Cruel and evil brother and his girlfriend. Sex, secrets, and action. This story will have you so engrossed you will have it read in no time.
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