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fresholivebread's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ex-MI6 turned professor and single mum weaved through killers and crazed exes. He's a sexy, brilliant badass with a sweet side; she's stubborn, brave and resilient. Their romance burns slow, as they're both scarred and need time to trust, though their chemistry and sexual tension is 😘.
I loved how he protects and cares for her + her cute toddler, and the way they break down each other's walls is so good. The steam less frequent than Zanetti's usual, but it's still hot. The two-fold suspense is thrilling, and loved the Deeps Ops team rallying around them. I adored our MCs, but Wolfe, Roscoe and Trudy are epic scene sealers. Also, now I have a thing for hot and deadly nerds 😂. Really enjoyed this!
I loved how he protects and cares for her + her cute toddler, and the way they break down each other's walls is so good. The steam less frequent than Zanetti's usual, but it's still hot. The two-fold suspense is thrilling, and loved the Deeps Ops team rallying around them. I adored our MCs, but Wolfe, Roscoe and Trudy are epic scene sealers. Also, now I have a thing for hot and deadly nerds 😂. Really enjoyed this!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Torture
allingoodtime's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
4.0
The last book in this series, Driven, was almost a year and a half ago. At that time, I said it could be the natural conclusion to the series but I had hoped for more. I’m so glad we got more!
Jethro has been helping the Deep Ops team for a bit, but remained “other” due to him being a college professor and not part of the US Government agency the rest of the crew work for. I’ve always loved Jethro and I was so happy that he was getting his story.
Gemma has been on the run from her ex-fiancé since she was pregnant with her now 3-year-old daughter. She ends up at Jethro’s university teaching in the same department and sparks fly right away. With Jethro’s MI6 training he is aware from the beginning that there is something Gemma is hiding. That doesn’t stop him from wanting to get to know her and her daughter better. Jethro is not quite sure what family means, though. His is quite screwed up and he has kept a sort of distance from everyone to keep them safe from his family.
Well, the Deep Ops team has a hard time with being told no. Especially when it’s one of their own. The more Jethro tries to push them away, they more the rally around him. When Gemma gets pulled into danger, partly because of Jethro, the team also rallies around her and her daughter Trudy. Jethro and Gemma both start to learn that family can be made and it can be wonderful.
Besides the great connection Gemma and Jethro have, I enjoyed getting to know some new characters from Jethro’s past. Plus, it’s always so much fun to visit with Wolfe. I always forget just how much he makes me laugh. And Wolfe has decided that he, and he alone, is Jethro’s best friend. It’s sweet and hilarious and intense.
This story seems like it’s a bridge from the original concept of this series to the new adventures that will face this crazy group of people. More questions were raised, more characters were added, and the addition of Trudy has really shown us how mushy some of these tough guys can be.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Domestic abuse
nikkisbooknook's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
My favourite dysfunctional family of disgruntled spies, psychologists and warriors is back with a bang. This time the hero is their English colleague, Jethro.
Jethro has always been around to lend a hand in the previous books but not much was known about the former spy-turned Professor. Now we get to what makes him tick and what demons he's on the run from!
Gemma is a mum on the run with the cutest toddler in history! She makes an impact on our Jethro and soon finds herself in danger once more but is it enemies from her past or his?
Roscoe, Kat and their various humans make an appearance and it gave me the warm fuzzies to see how they are all getting on. That housing estate they're building is going to have to grow some soon to fit them all.
My fave scene involved a toddler, 2 huge, but injured, mercenaries and cartoons LOL. Can't wait to see this series evolve and here's to many ory to come!
Jethro has always been around to lend a hand in the previous books but not much was known about the former spy-turned Professor. Now we get to what makes him tick and what demons he's on the run from!
Gemma is a mum on the run with the cutest toddler in history! She makes an impact on our Jethro and soon finds herself in danger once more but is it enemies from her past or his?
Roscoe, Kat and their various humans make an appearance and it gave me the warm fuzzies to see how they are all getting on. That housing estate they're building is going to have to grow some soon to fit them all.
My fave scene involved a toddler, 2 huge, but injured, mercenaries and cartoons LOL. Can't wait to see this series evolve and here's to many ory to come!
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Violence
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