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knightscrown's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Torture, and Kidnapping
rowdyroo762's review against another edition
5.0
Best one yet. Full of action and intrigue. Fun trying to guess who that bad guy was. Great understanding about recovery time from injuries, both physical and mental. Love seeing glimpses of the other characters from the previous books. It makes me feel like I live in the town and can follow up on their progress as couples and people. Still love Anne, what a rock.
scoutmomskf's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fantastic, complex story with multiple layers. Romance. Suspense. Friendship. Passion. The beginning of the story overlapped with the end of Eagle, this time showing events from Aiden's point of view. He was undercover in an attempt to bring down a traitor. In the process, he came across what appeared to be a human trafficking operation, and a young woman he called Firefly. Unexpectedly drawn to her, he was prepared to blow his cover to save her, but Fate intervened before he could. Devastated by his failure, he was haunted by his fear of what might happen to her.
I loved Violet. She is smart, practical, and determined. Her abduction came as quite a shock to her, and her fear was believable and intense. As afraid as she was, and mad at herself for it, I thought that she was much stronger than she gave herself credit for. I loved the way that she would mentally escape by working on her recipes. Her instincts were good also, and I liked how she recognized Aiden as a good guy in spite of how it looked. I loved how she tried to remain optimistic after the first encounter with Aiden.
I loved the development of Violet and Aiden's relationship. There was a connection between them from the moment they met. Though she didn't understand why Violet trusted Aiden immediately. He was there in that safe corner of her mind as she dealt with what was happening to her. Aiden's feelings of protectiveness surprised him, and I loved how that protectiveness showed itself during the rescue mission. And when it was all over, Aiden forced himself to step away, giving her a chance to recover without seeing him as a reminder of what happened to her. Meanwhile, Violet used her realization that nobody is guaranteed a tomorrow to pursue her passion for baking. She left her chemical engineering studies and work for the family company to start her own bakery, and put into action her plan to pursue Aiden. That encounter was fantastic and heartbreaking. I loved Violet's courage in going after him, and her pain at what seemed to be his rejection. I loved Aiden's total shock, and how it caused his complete bungling of the situation. I laughed out loud at the way their friends got them together. The bar scene was hilarious with Violet's drunk ramblings and Aiden's desperate attempts to be a gentleman. It was also the push they needed. I adored seeing them grow closer over the next two months, not just physically but also emotionally. There were still some bumps, caused by Aiden's honorable nature and the danger that still stalked her. I loved seeing Aiden come to his senses. It was their love for and belief in each other that got them through the danger to their happy ending.
The suspense of the story sucked me in from the beginning and kept me hooked to the end. I was already invested from the first page because of the overlap with the end of the previous book, except that now there is more detail. I was immediately curious as to why Violet was treated differently than the other captive women. Her fear and despair leapt off the page as she tried to cope with the actions forced on her. Once I was past the overlapping section, I was on the edge of my seat as I waited to see how Aiden and the others would pull off her rescue. The intensity was incredible, from the confrontation over Aiden's coat to the men's fears over reaching her quickly. The rescue wasn't the end of it, as the ringleader of both the arms dealing and the trafficking was still at large. Even after his capture, there were still feelings that it had been too "convenient," feelings that were borne out when Violet was attacked again. At that point, I began to suspect that the danger was a little closer than anyone suspected. The final confrontation was full of twists and turns, including one that I didn't see coming. I loved how Violet's work with Aiden and Gavin paid off, giving her the confidence and tools she needed for a truly satisfying resolution.
Besides the obvious physical passion between Aiden and Violet, there was also her passion for baking. I loved how that passion helped her survive her captivity by giving her mind a safe place to go. It was also great to see her channel that passion into convincing her brother that she hadn't gone off the deep end in reaction to what happened to her. I especially enjoyed the baking scenes with Violet and Jordan.
Friendship was another big theme. I loved how the ladies of Linear Tactical made Violet part of their group so quickly. It started with simple support after her rescue but quickly evolved into true friendship. I laughed out loud at their "help" in getting Violet and Aiden together. The bar scene, with the Electric Smurfs drinks, was inspired. I also liked the friendship that grew between Violet and Jordan after Violet hired her to work at the bakery. Violet's support of Jordan was great, and I loved seeing Violet stand up to her brother because of it. I also like the close friendships among the guys. They always have each other's backs, both professionally and personally. It's fun to see how that personal support often takes the form of intense teasing.
There were also some very interesting scenes between Jordan and Gabe. He came across as very judgmental and obnoxious in their first encounters, but it was also clear that there were other sparks flying between them. That became especially obvious in the hospital scene. I loved his protective fury when he realized what was happening. I'm looking forward to seeing more of these two in the next book.
I loved Violet. She is smart, practical, and determined. Her abduction came as quite a shock to her, and her fear was believable and intense. As afraid as she was, and mad at herself for it, I thought that she was much stronger than she gave herself credit for. I loved the way that she would mentally escape by working on her recipes. Her instincts were good also, and I liked how she recognized Aiden as a good guy in spite of how it looked. I loved how she tried to remain optimistic after the first encounter with Aiden.
I loved the development of Violet and Aiden's relationship. There was a connection between them from the moment they met. Though she didn't understand why Violet trusted Aiden immediately. He was there in that safe corner of her mind as she dealt with what was happening to her. Aiden's feelings of protectiveness surprised him, and I loved how that protectiveness showed itself during the rescue mission. And when it was all over, Aiden forced himself to step away, giving her a chance to recover without seeing him as a reminder of what happened to her. Meanwhile, Violet used her realization that nobody is guaranteed a tomorrow to pursue her passion for baking. She left her chemical engineering studies and work for the family company to start her own bakery, and put into action her plan to pursue Aiden. That encounter was fantastic and heartbreaking. I loved Violet's courage in going after him, and her pain at what seemed to be his rejection. I loved Aiden's total shock, and how it caused his complete bungling of the situation. I laughed out loud at the way their friends got them together. The bar scene was hilarious with Violet's drunk ramblings and Aiden's desperate attempts to be a gentleman. It was also the push they needed. I adored seeing them grow closer over the next two months, not just physically but also emotionally. There were still some bumps, caused by Aiden's honorable nature and the danger that still stalked her. I loved seeing Aiden come to his senses. It was their love for and belief in each other that got them through the danger to their happy ending.
The suspense of the story sucked me in from the beginning and kept me hooked to the end. I was already invested from the first page because of the overlap with the end of the previous book, except that now there is more detail. I was immediately curious as to why Violet was treated differently than the other captive women. Her fear and despair leapt off the page as she tried to cope with the actions forced on her. Once I was past the overlapping section, I was on the edge of my seat as I waited to see how Aiden and the others would pull off her rescue. The intensity was incredible, from the confrontation over Aiden's coat to the men's fears over reaching her quickly. The rescue wasn't the end of it, as the ringleader of both the arms dealing and the trafficking was still at large. Even after his capture, there were still feelings that it had been too "convenient," feelings that were borne out when Violet was attacked again. At that point, I began to suspect that the danger was a little closer than anyone suspected. The final confrontation was full of twists and turns, including one that I didn't see coming. I loved how Violet's work with Aiden and Gavin paid off, giving her the confidence and tools she needed for a truly satisfying resolution.
Besides the obvious physical passion between Aiden and Violet, there was also her passion for baking. I loved how that passion helped her survive her captivity by giving her mind a safe place to go. It was also great to see her channel that passion into convincing her brother that she hadn't gone off the deep end in reaction to what happened to her. I especially enjoyed the baking scenes with Violet and Jordan.
Friendship was another big theme. I loved how the ladies of Linear Tactical made Violet part of their group so quickly. It started with simple support after her rescue but quickly evolved into true friendship. I laughed out loud at their "help" in getting Violet and Aiden together. The bar scene, with the Electric Smurfs drinks, was inspired. I also liked the friendship that grew between Violet and Jordan after Violet hired her to work at the bakery. Violet's support of Jordan was great, and I loved seeing Violet stand up to her brother because of it. I also like the close friendships among the guys. They always have each other's backs, both professionally and personally. It's fun to see how that personal support often takes the form of intense teasing.
There were also some very interesting scenes between Jordan and Gabe. He came across as very judgmental and obnoxious in their first encounters, but it was also clear that there were other sparks flying between them. That became especially obvious in the hospital scene. I loved his protective fury when he realized what was happening. I'm looking forward to seeing more of these two in the next book.
naughtybookaffair's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this one. Suspense twists turns and love. What more could you ask for? I love this series and this one has become my favorite . Violet has been kidnapped. Shamrock is the first one to find her but will be be able to save her in the end? I loved her character so strong even after everything she has been through. Shocking when you find out who has her kidnapped. Great story line. Great characters . Loved the chemistry. Can't wait to read the next one. Amazing series with great characters and story line.
jensreads1983's review against another edition
5.0
This absolutely fantastic series goes from strength to strength!
Shamrock is the third book in the Linear Tactical series and it is an hard hitting and emotional ride that will tug at your heartstrings. This story focuses on Aiden, (call sign Shamrock), and Violet. Their story is utterly gripping and chilling from the very first page as Violet finds herself in a terrifying situation with an outlook that is extremely grim. The feelings of despair, sadness, anxiety, and fear pouring out of her of her is palpable as she tries her hardest to navigate through her captivity and fight to survive. Out of nowhere, there is a spark of hope when she encounters a white knight with a dangerous aura and gentle touch.
Aiden is working undercover in the middle of the chaos left over from the previous book, Eagle, where he helped Finn and the other members of Linear save Finn’s love, Charlie. Now he is fully immersed in another world that is full of constant danger along with drugs, guns and human trafficking, amongst other things. He finds himself horrified to find an obviously terrified young woman in clear need of desperate help. He is drawn to her and wants to help her, but before he can formulate a plan to get her out of there, she is ripped from his grasp before he has the chance. He is haunted by her abduction and he feels immense guilt for her slipping away. When shocking information comes to light and he learns her true identity he vows to do whatever it takes to bring her home safe regardless of the cost. He is determined not fail her a second time.
I thoroughly enjoyed Cyclone and Eagle, but I fell completely in love with Shamrock. The main characters are just as fierce and enjoyable and the story just as intense and riveting. It is amazingly well-written and packed full of drama, danger, suspense, action, wit, laughs and romance. Violet is put through a great deal in this story and I loved her resolve and determination. Her inner strength is extraordinary after her ordeal. She takes control of her life with a steely determination and decides to do things her way, doing what she wants and loves instead of listening to others and following a path that was wrong for her. I also adored Aiden. He recognises and understands what Violet has been through and gives her space with no pressure whatsoever to find herself and put her life back together. His sensitive intuitiveness was remarkable and a joy to behold. He also faces his own struggles and issues which he has to overcome in order to build a future with Violet. It was fascinating to read as both characters grow and flourish individually, and as a couple. I truly enjoyed Aiden and Violet’s story.
Janie Crouch has completely outdone herself with this book and has done herself proud. Her unique gift for continually writing stories that are emotional, captivating and suspenseful is second to none.
I absolutely cannot wait for Gabe and Jordan’s story in the next book in this series, Angel!!
Shamrock is the third book in the Linear Tactical series and it is an hard hitting and emotional ride that will tug at your heartstrings. This story focuses on Aiden, (call sign Shamrock), and Violet. Their story is utterly gripping and chilling from the very first page as Violet finds herself in a terrifying situation with an outlook that is extremely grim. The feelings of despair, sadness, anxiety, and fear pouring out of her of her is palpable as she tries her hardest to navigate through her captivity and fight to survive. Out of nowhere, there is a spark of hope when she encounters a white knight with a dangerous aura and gentle touch.
Aiden is working undercover in the middle of the chaos left over from the previous book, Eagle, where he helped Finn and the other members of Linear save Finn’s love, Charlie. Now he is fully immersed in another world that is full of constant danger along with drugs, guns and human trafficking, amongst other things. He finds himself horrified to find an obviously terrified young woman in clear need of desperate help. He is drawn to her and wants to help her, but before he can formulate a plan to get her out of there, she is ripped from his grasp before he has the chance. He is haunted by her abduction and he feels immense guilt for her slipping away. When shocking information comes to light and he learns her true identity he vows to do whatever it takes to bring her home safe regardless of the cost. He is determined not fail her a second time.
I thoroughly enjoyed Cyclone and Eagle, but I fell completely in love with Shamrock. The main characters are just as fierce and enjoyable and the story just as intense and riveting. It is amazingly well-written and packed full of drama, danger, suspense, action, wit, laughs and romance. Violet is put through a great deal in this story and I loved her resolve and determination. Her inner strength is extraordinary after her ordeal. She takes control of her life with a steely determination and decides to do things her way, doing what she wants and loves instead of listening to others and following a path that was wrong for her. I also adored Aiden. He recognises and understands what Violet has been through and gives her space with no pressure whatsoever to find herself and put her life back together. His sensitive intuitiveness was remarkable and a joy to behold. He also faces his own struggles and issues which he has to overcome in order to build a future with Violet. It was fascinating to read as both characters grow and flourish individually, and as a couple. I truly enjoyed Aiden and Violet’s story.
Janie Crouch has completely outdone herself with this book and has done herself proud. Her unique gift for continually writing stories that are emotional, captivating and suspenseful is second to none.
I absolutely cannot wait for Gabe and Jordan’s story in the next book in this series, Angel!!
thecaffeinatedbookaholic's review
5.0
Aiden Teague. I love him. After seeing him in the previous book working undercover and knowing how much of a toll it was taking on him, I was so invested in learning more! This book overlaps some of the events from book two, which I appreciated because we got to see what Aiden was experiencing in those moments. Violet is absolutely a fighter, and I loved watching Aiden empower her—though I can’t lie, it hurt too. Aiden and Violet are a powerhouse couple, and I love them together. And can we talk about that glimpse of Gabe and Jordan towards the end despite how much Gabe seemed to hate her when they first met?! Immediately diving into their book!!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Shamrock
3 Stars
During an undercover mission, Aiden Teague is forced to leave a young woman who is the apparent victim of human traffickers. In the aftermath of her abduction and rescue, Violet Collingwood is determined to never be a victim again. As part of her journey, she sets her sights on Aiden, and has no intention of accepting no for an answer.
Violet is a strong and resilient heroine whose desire to transform her trauma into something positive for her future is very admirable. Aiden is a sexy and honorable hero, but his tendency to think that he knows what is best for Violet is arrogant and condescending. Thankfully, she teaches him the error of his ways, and their romance is quite sweet although not as intense as those of the first two couples.
The suspense plot involving human trafficking is disturbing and there are several triggering scenes although Crouch successfully avoids the appalling that so many authors mistakenly view as empowering. The villains are suitably menacing, but the identity of the mastermind is obvious from the start.
In sum, this is a well-written book with a good balance between romance and action. The next installment focuses on Jordan Reiss, the town outcast, and Violet's brother, Gabriel. Their acerbic interactions here suggest that their story will be quite stormy.
3 Stars
During an undercover mission, Aiden Teague is forced to leave a young woman who is the apparent victim of human traffickers. In the aftermath of her abduction and rescue, Violet Collingwood is determined to never be a victim again. As part of her journey, she sets her sights on Aiden, and has no intention of accepting no for an answer.
Violet is a strong and resilient heroine whose desire to transform her trauma into something positive for her future is very admirable. Aiden is a sexy and honorable hero, but his tendency to think that he knows what is best for Violet is arrogant and condescending. Thankfully, she teaches him the error of his ways, and their romance is quite sweet although not as intense as those of the first two couples.
The suspense plot involving human trafficking is disturbing and there are several triggering scenes although Crouch successfully avoids the appalling
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rape tropeIn sum, this is a well-written book with a good balance between romance and action. The next installment focuses on Jordan Reiss, the town outcast, and Violet's brother, Gabriel. Their acerbic interactions here suggest that their story will be quite stormy.