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Explosive Vengeance

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Chole and Heath explode with passion from the time they met until the last pages of this story. Like Chole an explosives expert trained by the government, she is fearless and without Heath looking out for her she would be in more danger than she usually is. Another good book in the series and adds to the Valkyries looking for who is their traitor. A good book if you have read the other books.

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I would recommend all of the books in the Vengeance series. They're all fast paced, action filled, and has great chemistry between the main characters.

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This is my first Kaylea Cross book and the third book in an ongoing series. The author did a great job of explaining the back stories without weighing down the rhythm of the novel. I didn't feel lost and I enjoyed it so much I will definitely go back and read the missed books and continue with the series.

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Interesting and great story.

I liked the flow and the characters. There was a great amount of conflict and interest to keep page turning.

Attractive title and cover.

Recommend.

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Loved Chloe and Heath's story. It was jammed packed with action and tension. I laughed out loud at least a dozen times. It was so good to have the majority of the other characters from previous stories involved in this one. It keeps them all at the forefront in each book. I have read everything by this author and she has never disappointed me. I hope Eden and Zack's story comes out soon. I hate to wait too long in between, that is how good these stories are!

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Great series and I really enjoy Kaylea’s suspenseful series! A definite must read since the characters have such dynamic chemistry.

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This is one of those books I've picked up several times and just couldn't get into. Most of it is me as I had some serious health issues in December that lasted well into February and then Covid hit. Since then, I've tried and tried but it's just not working for me.

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The story had an interesting premise and started off strong. However the middle seemed to drag and I started to loose interest.

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Explosive is right. I think this is the best book in the series so far. I adore Chole and Heath. She is so twitchy, wild and funny to his calm, cool and Boy Scout ways. I hit all the emotional points with this book and loved every minute. I love the cast of characters for this series. They are so interesting and unique. The plot was current but interesting. I can’t wait for the next.

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Great read. These stories keep getting better and better. This is Chloe and Heath's story. Another great read, filled with action, hot loving and humorous moments. Enjoyed it and cannot wait for the next one! 4.5 stars*****

******I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book provided by NetGalley******

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This tale follows Chloe and Heath in this 3rd book of Vengeance series through danger and romance. Totally enjoyed their journey and looking forward to more in this series.
Ebook from Netgalley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are definitely my own.

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The story about former Valkyries continues in this book with explosive expertise Chloe who is alone after the bad guys. Unexpectedly she receives help from other Valkyries and their team in which one is Heath contractor with the hero complex. This is a story about suspense, action and boiling tension between Heath and Chloe. Like all the other Valkyries, Chloe has trust and commitment issues. It is great to see how she surrenders to Heat and to see that their commitment lasts.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

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One thing I have loved about Kaylea Cross books since I first discovered her years ago is the realistic manner that characters and events are portrayed. I always appreciated the level of research that must have gone into her stories, and the effort it took to make the plot and events in the book seem as if they could happen, and characters who seemed real and personable.

This series doesn’t live up to her body of work. I don’t know if there is a new editor here or new demands from the publisher or something else at play here. But this book is like the last few- shallow and unrealistic, with characters I don’t really like. I think I’m giving up on this series, but I definitely will continue reading the author.

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Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was not impressed with this romantic thriller. While I admired Chloe's bad-ass tactics it became too unreal for me once Heath became involved. He was too protective and in the way. It didn't feel like he was an important part of the story. The parts about the traffickers were interesting but I was put off by how stagnate they sounded. Just didn't get the scary vibes. Disappointed.

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This is an author who delivers nail-biting action drama with rich characters you will fall in love with. This book was an engaging and captivating read. Once again “Kaylea Cross” delivers a story full of action, drama, emotions and romance to keep me turning the pages to the end. I didn’t want this story to end. I’m looking forward to reading the next one. Happy reading!!

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This is a 3.5 stars review

I have mixed feeling about this book. I always love Kaylea Cross’ books, even her second chance stories (I’m not fond of second chance stories). This book, like her other books, was full of action, with thoughtful theme. Her way of storytelling was also impeccable, as usual. However, I found myself not rooted for the heroine, and the heroine character is always the biggest part of my consideration for book rating. Yes, Chloe was a strong woman, a very skilled one. And as she was trained to work alone, she worked best by herself. But! Her action was bordered on thoughtless. I mean, as a skilled, ruthless, government-made assassin, some of her actions were not reflecting that. A more level-headed actions would be more suitable for her upbringing I think. Other than that, the book was great.

I was provided a complimentary copy by the author / publisher through NetGalley, but this in no way influenced my thoughts or opinions.

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Kaylea Cross is able to write a action packed romance that will keep reader hooked from beginning to end. Readers will either love or hate the Valkyrie stories as they can be graphic and at time brutal with you read about women deep cover special operations expects.

The author is able to create a bond with women who distrust each other due to the background and those who have betrayed them.

The story moves quickly and while it is a stand alone I believe readers need to start with book 1.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of Kaylea Cross Explosive Vengeance.

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This is my first introduction to the Valkyrie Ladies and it was fantastic. I loved both the main characters of Chloe & Heath. There were parts where I laughed, parters where I smirked at the attitudes, and had me turning the pages for the action. It was a little bit less romance than I thought it would be but it was still part of it.

It’s my first time reading a Kayla across novel and I love her style. I’ll be going to buy the rest of this series now.

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Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Author via NetGalley in exchange for an fair and honest review.

This is not the best book in this series, by far. Here you get a lackluster romance with anemic suspense. Missing in this book are the trademark action scenes that are what Kaylea Cross is famous for. You get a boy scout hero and a vengeance driven heroine, who is borderline crazy, that make this opposites attract story really hard to take. Chloe goes out of her way to test Heath by putting herself in needless danger by not staying with the plan.

Chloe Wilson is a Valkyrie demolitions expert who is on a one-woman mission to take out sex traffickers and find the persons behind the black ops program that the government has now disavowed leaving the women in it twisting in the breeze. She is angry, she is focused and she is a touch crazy. Making a target personal is an easy way to get killed.

Heath Barrett is a former Air Force Pararescueman who is now working security in the hottest spots in the world. But, right now, he's in Paris for some much needed R&R. That is until his best friend, Ty, calls him needing a favor. Just follow a woman and make sure she doesn't get into any danger. Sure, no problem. Well, it turned out to be a very big problem. This is no clueless civilian Heath has been asked to track and from their first face to face he knows that dangerous and driven is what she is.
3 1/2-Stars

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Complementary copy given for honest review.
Great thrilling read by Kaylea Cross. I love her writing style and her books. This book did not disappoint.

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