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triciamaeve's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
inkiereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Burnout grabbed me from the start and it didn’t let me go! The tension between Mike and Cassie was clear from the moment they meet, and their banter is the best! The suspense of the case and why Cassie is in town flows so well throughout the book, and the final third of the book is unputdownable!
Steam: explicit
Steam: explicit
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident
tawnyad2004's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Don’t have much to say about it. I liked the characters and their interactions. The bad guy was fairly obvious but still enjoyable. I also like that Cassi was able to save herself at one point. Strong, capable cop that she was.
bookishromance's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn’t much of a fan of the H nor the h. The h was a terrible cop it’s good she changed her profession. The only time I liked her was when she fought off the perp. The H wasn’t likable either. Their relationship was instant attraction nothing else. I liked the mystery element and the author’s writing though.
fresholivebread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
NYPD detective with a contract on her head hides in a small town and clashes with its police chief. There's an instant attraction, but secrets and preconceived notions means the romance is a bit slower to build. There's some heated banter, and it's pretty combustible when they finally get it on, with lots of sensual heat.
Both MCs are likeable, sexy and tough in their own way, and I've always liked a protective alpha hero. Though he's a bit too unforgiving on her secret, and there's a slight overload on their physical traits! The suspense is engaging and the side characters are fun but I wished the dog had more page time.
Both MCs are likeable, sexy and tough in their own way, and I've always liked a protective alpha hero. Though he's a bit too unforgiving on her secret, and there's a slight overload on their physical traits! The suspense is engaging and the side characters are fun but I wished the dog had more page time.
lauraanne9's review against another edition
4.0
***ARC Provided by the Publisher and NetGalley***
I enjoyed this book. Both Mike and Cassie are relateable characters and while there was an element of suspense, there was also a great story of 2 people getting to know one another that was well written and enjoyable to read.
The pacing was strong, the characters well written and consistent and the supporting characters were also fun and added to the story.
I enjoyed this book. Both Mike and Cassie are relateable characters and while there was an element of suspense, there was also a great story of 2 people getting to know one another that was well written and enjoyable to read.
The pacing was strong, the characters well written and consistent and the supporting characters were also fun and added to the story.
nbiblioholic's review against another edition
4.0
When I read Blood Money, I knew I had to have more of the NYPD Blue & Gold world. So here I am, at the beginning of the series, and I enjoyed it as much as I thought I would.
Cassie, an undercover cop with a culinary degree, should be celebrating how her last case went off like clockwork. When she finds out that someone put a hit out on her, rather than be cooped up in a safe house and treated like a prisoner, she goes on the run. She escapes to the small town of Hopewell Springs and finds what she's been searching for... home. Not only that, she falls into the job she's always wanted and in love with a man who is the complete opposite of who she envisioned forever with. With a soulless killer after her, can she solve the case so she can have it all?
Mike is the chief of police in Hopewell Springs. He had a successful career in New York, but a lover's betrayal and a domestic call gone wrong forced him to make a change. He was closed off and yet, with one look in Cassie's direction, he feels a connection. A pull that he can't ignore. Although she makes it clear that she's just passing through... although he can tell that she's hiding much more than what she's showing... although he knows that getting involved with her could lead to nothing but trouble... he takes the plunge. When Cassie's truth comes out, will he look beyond his past hurts and see his future with her?
★ I adored the relationship that developed between the characters. From their banter to Cassie's pranks to their possessive behavior and the ease of their growing bond, they were a couple I loved watching.
★ the suspenseful subplot was on the right side of scary and gave this story an amazing edge. Who hired a killer? The action scenes were incredibly illustrated and had me on the edge of my seat. Cassie's bravery was definitely something to admire.
Burnout built up into a fast-paced, sensual, beautiful love story. Cassie and Mike were perfect for each other and I can't wait for you to fall in love with their story just like I did!
Cassie, an undercover cop with a culinary degree, should be celebrating how her last case went off like clockwork. When she finds out that someone put a hit out on her, rather than be cooped up in a safe house and treated like a prisoner, she goes on the run. She escapes to the small town of Hopewell Springs and finds what she's been searching for... home. Not only that, she falls into the job she's always wanted and in love with a man who is the complete opposite of who she envisioned forever with. With a soulless killer after her, can she solve the case so she can have it all?
Mike is the chief of police in Hopewell Springs. He had a successful career in New York, but a lover's betrayal and a domestic call gone wrong forced him to make a change. He was closed off and yet, with one look in Cassie's direction, he feels a connection. A pull that he can't ignore. Although she makes it clear that she's just passing through... although he can tell that she's hiding much more than what she's showing... although he knows that getting involved with her could lead to nothing but trouble... he takes the plunge. When Cassie's truth comes out, will he look beyond his past hurts and see his future with her?
★ I adored the relationship that developed between the characters. From their banter to Cassie's pranks to their possessive behavior and the ease of their growing bond, they were a couple I loved watching.
★ the suspenseful subplot was on the right side of scary and gave this story an amazing edge. Who hired a killer? The action scenes were incredibly illustrated and had me on the edge of my seat. Cassie's bravery was definitely something to admire.
Burnout built up into a fast-paced, sensual, beautiful love story. Cassie and Mike were perfect for each other and I can't wait for you to fall in love with their story just like I did!
bookgyrl's review
3.0
Great cover and the book has a sexy chief of police, so it got shoved higher on the TBR list.
Cassie is an undercover cop and unfortunately there is a hit out on her so she and her trusted ex K9 dog jump into a car and get moving. In a small cozy town she bumps into very sexy Mike, who later turns out to be the chief of police. Taking a job as a chef in the local restaurant (as cooking instead of policing is her dream) was it the plan, but eh.
Mike is a great character and the pacing of the story is good. I do think Cassie is a bit of a TSTL heroine and not much of a cop and the bad guy was really obvious. He was mentioned a zillion times in casual conversations and stuff.
However, I did like the writing, setting and such of the story.
Cassie is an undercover cop and unfortunately there is a hit out on her so she and her trusted ex K9 dog jump into a car and get moving. In a small cozy town she bumps into very sexy Mike, who later turns out to be the chief of police. Taking a job as a chef in the local restaurant (as cooking instead of policing is her dream) was it the plan, but eh.
Mike is a great character and the pacing of the story is good. I do think Cassie is a bit of a TSTL heroine and not much of a cop and the bad guy was really obvious. He was mentioned a zillion times in casual conversations and stuff.
However, I did like the writing, setting and such of the story.