A review by jensreads1983
Shamrock by Janie Crouch
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!!