Romantic Suspense #Review ~ Escape with the Navy SEAL by Regan Black @ReganBlack ~ The Riley Code, Book 3

 

Pawns in a madman's vendetta

Can a hostage couple defeat their captor?

Seeing his shy childhood friend transformed into an intoxicating beauty has thrown navy SEAL Mark Riley off balance. So much so that he's caught off guard when a team of kidnappers sweep them into a deadly nightmare. Now he and Charlotte Hanover are hostages to a psychopath wreaking revenge on Mark's father. Facing danger is Mark's business, but with Charlotte's life at stake, he's never had so much to lose.

Publisher : Harlequin Romantic Suspense; Original edition (December 15, 2020)

Language: : English

Mass Market Paperback : 288 pages

ISBN-10 : 1335626832

ISBN-13 : 978-1335626837

Purchase Link: Amazon

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My Review:

During Charlotte Hanover's very first art showing, her childhood crush, Mark Riley shows up to offer his support. During a breather in the alley behind the gallery, Charlotte and Mark reunite. With his guard down, Mark's family's nemesis strikes and kidnaps not only Mark but Charlotte, as well. Not part of the plan, the addition of Charlotte ups the game and increases the torture of Mark. Then the unthinkable happens - Mark and Charlotte become the pawns in a sick game with only one winner. 

Escape with the Navy SEAL wasn't anything I thought it would be. I knew Mark would be a strong fighter. He is, after all, a Navy SEAL. I figured with Mark being kidnapped along with his lifelong crush, Charlotte, the book would be filled with a whining heroine, holding Mark back from planning and executing their escape. Boy, was I incorrect. This book has two equally strong characters in Mark and Charlotte.

I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book. I feared for Mark and Charlotte from the beginning to the end of Escape with the Navy SEAL. At first it was a fear that Charlotte was going to get both of them killed. Then it morphed into a fear that no matter how hard and how good the duo worked together, they still wouldn't make it out. I feared for their relationship to never become realized because neither could jump on the wagon at the same time. 

I enjoyed Escape with the Navy SEAL. The story was full of action, suspense, and romance. There were so many twists and turns, heart-stopping moments, and horrific events. I had a hard time putting the book down, and when I did, all I could think about was getting back to it as soon as possible. 

I was provided a paperback copy of this book to read.

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Review: Colton 911: Detective on Call (Colton 911: Grand Rapids #3) by Regan Black @ReganBlack #RomanticSuspense @HarlequinBooks

Two bitter rivals unite to track a deadly killer

 

Detective Emmanuel Iglesias does his duty at all costs, even if that means going up against Pippa Colton. The stubborn attorney insists her client is innocent, but Emmanuel knows that his case is rock-solid. That is, until Pippa becomes a target herself. Is the real killer still at large? As their mutual distrust turns into an undeniable attraction, the murderer becomes bolder—and more menacing…

Publisher : Harlequin Romantic Suspense; Original Edition
Publish Date: September 8, 2020
Mass Market Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1335626689
ISBN-13 : 978-1335626684

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The Colton 911 series follows the Colton family and each book in the series is written by a different author and takes place in Grand Rapids, MI. Detective on Call is book 3 in the series but only the first one I've had a chance to read. 

Pippa Colton knows her best friend's mother is many things, but a murderer is not one of them. Anna's been accused of murdering her lover and Pippa has taken on the case to prove her innocence. Re-investigating the entire case has put Pippa's life in danger and brought Detective Emmanuel Iglesias to her her doorstep. As the threats intensify so does the attraction between Pippa and Emmanuel. 

Detective on Call is an intense romantic suspense novel that brings together an unlikely couple - an attorney and the detective on the case the attorney is trying to bust wide open. They have insta-chemistry but neither want to accept the feelings. They are on opposite sides of the murder case; Pippa wants Anna freed and Emmanuel knows his investigation is rock-solid. The more Pippa digs into the case, the more danger finds its way to her doorstep. Forced together by Emmanuel's best friend, who also happens to be Pippa's brother, Pippa and Emmanuel find themselves slowly breaking down their walls. 

I loved Detective on Call and the location. I live in Central Michigan so any book set in Michigan makes me happy. This books is well-written, has awesome characters, and a mystery that kept me on my toes. I enjoy the author's writing style so everything I've read by Regan Black has been a hit with me. 

Pippa is a strong, but stubborn character. She puts herself in danger for what she feels is the greater good. She's a good person who wants nothing but justice for Anna, regardless of the cost and her sacrifices are noble. Emmanuel is a great detective, follows the law to the letter, and knows the case against Anna was solid. He is, however, open to discussion when Pippa brings forth insight and knowledge needing review. 

I was provided a paperback of this book to read.