Another action packed story by Riley featuring a whole new set of characters. Well, we have met Pete before, but this isn’t his story. (Mia and Cole)
Jack and Cat have previously met on a prior job in Las Vegas.
Fast forward 9 months and he’s kidnapping her from the street in a gang area in a whole different country!
Say what?!?!
Yep!
He and his teammates steal her off the streets.
Her training doesn’t even have time to kick in. That’s how fast it happened.
Thank goodness it was only Jack and his teammates! Jack wanted to scare her so she would stop making bad decisions and be more aware of her surroundings since she clearly doesn’t have backup.
Oh sure, Cat tried to play it off, but Jack knows better.

I enjoyed the banter between these two characters and I look forward to the stories of the other guys in the group!

Catarina Keys doesn’t play it safe, and to hell with anyone who gets in her way. A free agent now, she takes a risky mission in Honduras, delivering high-stakes intel to a woman with an ironclad reputation. Reckless? Absolutely. But the peril of her current situation isn’t all that’s on her mind. She’s dangerously preoccupied with burning thoughts of him. After a successful op together last year in Vegas, ex-Navy SEAL Jack Donovan thought leaving Catarina behind was the right move. It wasn’t. Now she’s back in the line of fire, and he can’t decide whether to save or spank her delectable ass. But first, he vows to uncover her mission. And whoever’s behind it! Fantastic read! Wow an action packed hot hot hot romantic thriller! This book had chilling suspense, murder, mystery, intrigue, hot romance and some shocking moments! The storyline was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me! Can’t wait for more!

This isn't my first Riley Edwards novel. I generally enjoy her work. I feel that enjoyment of a novel is a lot like cake: what some find too sweet, others love. Like cake, it's all about ratios. So, instead of telling you what ratio a book should have, I figured I'll tell you my estimate of what ratio this one has and let you decide whether to pick it up. I think the book is 20% military action, to 40% romance and wisecracks, to 40% sex. I personally like a slightly higher percentage of military action, but we're all different and come to the table wanting different things. To be fair the wisecracks are fairly clever.

A new Series, familiar and new characters.
We are stepping back to Takeback time and reunite not only with Jack and Cat. These two had unfinished business to settle and they get their opportunity in the first Downrange Book.
Their Story is unique packed with badass ladies that give as good as any of those Alpha Protectors. Jack has his work and mental state cut out for him.
Love this action packed, suspense Romance and can only recommend.

I couldn't put it down! The chemistry and banter between cat and Jack was amazing. The book has great plot to spice ratio. I cant wait for book 2.

Jack and Catarina🙌

If you’ve read the Takeback series, these characters need no introduction…suffice to say Jack and Cat find themselves thrown together while both overseas undergoing missions. But this time neither is prepared to walk away from the other, but first they need to complete their missions as well as survive the dangers they face along the way❣️

Loved this new set of characters, they feel so complex and intriguing, which I love and I’m so happy to have been given the chance to read this early. After waiting for Jonas, I feel like I’ve been in a Riley Edwards slump waiting, so this was enough to whet my whistle to tide me over for the next book😍

Can’t wait to find out more about Mason, Pete, Fallon, Aiden, Gavin and perhaps Shep🤞 I received an advanced copy via Netgalley and willingly leave my honest review❤️

4.5

This was such a blast of a first book! I was already familiar with the two characters that this book focuses on, they each appear in Riley Edwards' previous series Takeback, but the reader is re-introduced to the two pretty well. Because, there was some familiarity, I didn't think the romance moved too quickly and although there was some intense feelings, the previous series (and the first couple chapters) established the history between them pretty quickly and strongly that the development felt fairly realistic. I do think people would be helped if they read the Takeback series first (or at least the book that Calista appears in).

I also enjoyed the plot to this story! A lot going on but I think it stands alone pretty well and doesn't use previous series from Riley as plot points so it is pretty standalone. I thought there was some great action and we get to see our MCs really involved in some high-intensity escapades! Additionally, some nice setups for future books & couples!

I have always loved Riley Edward’s books and this new series does not disappoint! Jack and Catarina are such a fun couple, I love her strength and I love how he supports her. Riley does a great job of introducing this new team, I am already in love with Mason and cannot wait for his story. Riley’s books are short and to the point without a lot of fluff. I had trouble putting this down.

This book is fast paced romantic suspense at its best!!! In this novel, Cat is on a mission for the CIA, when she is abruptly confronted by Jack and his team. When they're together, the sparks fly even faster than the bullets. Their romance is sexy and hot, even as they fight to find and rescue kidnapped women and girls. When a CIA officer adds a personal twist, things get even more harrowing....

If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. Its the first novel in a new series and I can't wait to read the next one. The author is on my must read authors' list.

I’ve been a Riley Edwards fan for years, and I think this may be her best book yet! The chemistry between Catarina and Jack is off the charts. Lots of action and suspense, and I loved learning more about this new team. Can’t wait for the rest of the series.