This is the first book by this author that I have read and I definitely enjoyed it, The story was well thought out, although I felt like I knew what was going on before the characters did, but I’m okay with that.. I don’t know if Derek has been featured in other books, but I think I’d like more on his backstory..

The subject matter really hit home for me. This book takes place mostly in Afghanistan and it broke my heart to read about these women’s plight. Make sure you read the Author’s note at the beginning. It’s eye-opening.

4.5 stars from me.

Derek the owner of Cobra Security is called in to get the sister of the man who saved his life.Jenna is a midwife helping women in a unstable country. This is a great start to a new series. The action is super intense,the sex scenes are steamy and the story will leave you wanting more.All our favorite I Team members make a brief appearance. Keep up the awesome work Ms. Clare we are eagerly awaiting the next book! Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an fair and honest review.

Derek and Jenna have such good chemistry, which is the standout aspect of this book. Jenna’s complete badassery is another huge plus, as well as a Derek and his team’s ability to recognize her bravery. There’s a lot of darkness in this storyline—not unusual for a romantic suspense from Pamela Clare, but perhaps a little more than usual, and a little more front-loaded, too.

It was great to see cameos from so many of Clare’s other books, especially I-Team. The supporting cast fleshed out this book really well.

I was concerned going in that the setting and premise (Afghanistan, terror groups, etc.) were going to be hugely problematic, but these things were for the most part handled very well and Clare clearly distinguished between terror groups and everyone else. I’d definitely have liked to see any Afghan characters at all stick around throughout the whole story, or have real narrative importance, but to be honest I was just pleasantly surprised that they weren’t killed off. (Low standard, I know, but a valid one.) I also wanted a moment that made it clear that there’s nothing wrong with wearing a burqa, but I think this was an unintentional oversight. If you criticize burqas at all, it should be clear that it’s *being forced* to wear them that’s a problem, not the act of wearing them.

I’m eager to see where the rest of this series goes!

Pamela Clare did an excellent job with this new series. Jenna and Derek had an instant chemistry and a history to boot. It was written well especially for the placement of the story.

Clare didn't gloss over the culture or customs for the middle east and she wrote a book that showed her knowledge. The role of a midwife, the actions of a mother-in-law, all of it was accurately portrayed and well done.

Bravo.

This is a book that starts off at a break neck speed and never slows down I was turning the pages as fast as I could and ended up reading till the early hours of the morning as I just couldn't put it down until I turned that last page As this is the first in a new series I am seriously looking forward to more books int hi series

There is history between Derek Tower and the Hamilton family Now that he has left the green berets and has started his own security company Cobra International Security Senator Hamilton has asked him to act as bodyguard for his daughter while she works in Afghanistan. Jenna doesn't want a bodyguard and she definitely doesn't want a brooding ex spec op soldier who was her brothers best friend following her around He may pretend that he is her brother as his cover but his feeling are far from brotherly will he be able to keep her safe and will she start to return his feelings as he puts his life on the line to protect her from a Afghan war lord

Full review to be published online in early May.

HARD TARGET is the first book in Pamela Clare’ new ‘Cobra Elite’ series. There are characters her familiar to readers from other series by Clare. This book hits the ground running with action and suspense; something that can always be counted on with this author.

Derek Tower's career in Spec Ops and private security is a long one; but he has never forgotten his Green Beret best friend's death or the loss of an entire private security team during the on-air abduction of a television journalist client. When he gets a call from a powerful senator that Jenna Hamilton, the sister of the Green Beret who took a bullet and died for him, is in trouble in Afghanistan, he knows he must act. .

Jenna is a midwife, on a 2-year humanitarian mission to teach local Afghan women how to be midwives and train them in basic women's health issues. She is risking all in a country where women are not to be educated, have no rights, and where the rate of infant mortality and dying in childbirth is sky high.

HARD TARGET has it all; corrupt officials, Afghani warlords, Taliban, and Isis are all out to get Jenna. However, Derek will do anything to get her safely out of Afghanistan. The action is non-stop, a true thrill ride that keeps you turning pages and holding your breath. It's a fast paced thriller with explosive chemistry between the leads.

ARC received for review

Great new series from Ms. Clare.

Derek and Jenna are great together. I love her fire and passion for her job. I did want to smack Derek a couple times when he was moving too slow.

You may remember his business partner from Striking Distance which makes me wanna go back and read his partner's HEA again.

Lots of hot guys in Cobra who I can't wait to learn more about in future books.

i was a naive about what happens in the Middle East as far as pregnancy goes. Made my respect for Jenna high. I can see why Derek had a hard time of making her leave and go back to the USA. Hard Target, was very enjoyable.