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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this one! It pulled me in from beginning to end and I loved getting to know Shae and seeing him get a second chance and a better shot at life. We met him in the first book and I loved that this one was about him and him finding his happy ending. Ringo and Shae definitely had a connection from the beginning but Ringo was trying to keep some distance between them as he thinks he is too old and doesn't feel that he deserves that shot with Shae. I enjoyed watching Ringo step back in and them spending time in closer proximity bringing things back together for them. Ringo definitely has some things that he needs to deal with and overcome to really give him and Shae a chance. In the midst of this, there are incidents and attacks happening at Ringo's home. Then they get more thrown at them and Ringo still swinging from one side to the other on being with Shae or not. They have to figure out what and who is behind the attacks and why. Things don't entirely make sense for who and what is behind everything. I really enjoyed the development of the story and the characters and watching things unfold. It was entertaining and engaging and I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to more in the series and what is coming next.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
**4.5** (please read the trigger warnings to keep yourself safe)
What a brilliant second book of this spin off series. I'm glad that it's Shae, given how things were left with him in book one, and he's still recovering from the effects of that. Drake didn't help, though, by running away to avoid a situation.
They're both attracted to each other but Drake is sure that Shae would never stay with him because of the thirty year age gap. Both men have experienced pain in their pasts, initially from awful parenting and then from life situations but they now have a chance to move forward, together. However, there are at least a couple of things getting in their way. Someone, or multiple people, seem to be coming after one or both of them. There are so many people that appear to be linked to what's going on that it does get slightly confusing but it adds to the mystery and drama. There is also family drama as both fathers, who each man hates for several reasons, show up with ulterior motives.
What we do have are the amazing people that Drake works with and helped to look after Shae when he was rescued before. Now they all seem to be one big dysfunctional family as they work together to hunt for clues and people, to figure out who is coming after them. We also have the lovely Moira and Albert, Drake's neighbours, who are so caring and the parents that the men should have had. It's the people who choose to be your family who can become the most important.
There is mystery, danger and some crazy moments as they work to find out what's going on whilst keeping everyone safe. There's even a small twist I didn't see coming that shocks the heck out of Shae, but give Drake his dues, he goes nowhere and is by Shae's side throughout.
Loved this and can't wait to read more from this world and brilliant author.
What a brilliant second book of this spin off series. I'm glad that it's Shae, given how things were left with him in book one, and he's still recovering from the effects of that. Drake didn't help, though, by running away to avoid a situation.
They're both attracted to each other but Drake is sure that Shae would never stay with him because of the thirty year age gap. Both men have experienced pain in their pasts, initially from awful parenting and then from life situations but they now have a chance to move forward, together. However, there are at least a couple of things getting in their way. Someone, or multiple people, seem to be coming after one or both of them. There are so many people that appear to be linked to what's going on that it does get slightly confusing but it adds to the mystery and drama. There is also family drama as both fathers, who each man hates for several reasons, show up with ulterior motives.
What we do have are the amazing people that Drake works with and helped to look after Shae when he was rescued before. Now they all seem to be one big dysfunctional family as they work together to hunt for clues and people, to figure out who is coming after them. We also have the lovely Moira and Albert, Drake's neighbours, who are so caring and the parents that the men should have had. It's the people who choose to be your family who can become the most important.
There is mystery, danger and some crazy moments as they work to find out what's going on whilst keeping everyone safe. There's even a small twist I didn't see coming that shocks the heck out of Shae, but give Drake his dues, he goes nowhere and is by Shae's side throughout.
Loved this and can't wait to read more from this world and brilliant author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Physical abuse
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I would like to thank GRR for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
awwwww what an HEA!! There was just soooo much to this installment and i could not get enough of IT! First off, age-gap isn't really my thing, but i am a super fan of bodyguard/protection dynamics. Throw in some furbabies and a farm on the mend and this installment had all my feelings in a chokehold from start to finish!
Precious Shae made my heart all squishy, and his vulnerable yet stubborn ass self made me want to wrap him up in hugs and feed him till itis did its thing! Food comas are healing work. I said what i said.
And ok imo Ringo didn't fight hard against his thing with Shae so the capitulation did seem a touch soft lol, but it's understood that their off page past was legit so i wasn't too bothered by the emotional pacing in this.
Loved all the enhanced ops that makes this series what it is! It's just exciting and cool to read in general. For me, any sort of ex-military flex kicks action-thrillers up a few notches, and what Victoria Sue has created here is a fascinating and compelling world i'm stoked to explore more of!
I loved viewing enhanced powers from Shae's perspective, and i thought that the cost of using his ability in this was an impactful one. The consequences weren't just physical but emotional too, where his guardianship of his baby sister added to the psychological weight behind his choices. It choked me up from the moment she came on the scene and he started to recognize that and, by extension, a reflection of what Ringo felt for him. Both Shae and Ringo facilitated two different but very valid expressions of "protector" and that really resonated with me.
I was hooked to the narrative style and tone, the twisty bits, the investigative intrigue, and all the scary/creepy/dangerous sh!t! There was action, there was loving, there was emotion and there was healing! So many levels and all of them worked really well for me!
Absolutely cannot wait to explore more of this wild and exciting world that Victoria Sue has built here, because i had such an awesome time with this Enhanced World Security team and i am certain that everything that comes next will be just as amazing! Loved this!
awwwww what an HEA!! There was just soooo much to this installment and i could not get enough of IT! First off, age-gap isn't really my thing, but i am a super fan of bodyguard/protection dynamics. Throw in some furbabies and a farm on the mend and this installment had all my feelings in a chokehold from start to finish!
Precious Shae made my heart all squishy, and his vulnerable yet stubborn ass self made me want to wrap him up in hugs and feed him till itis did its thing! Food comas are healing work. I said what i said.
And ok imo Ringo didn't fight hard against his thing with Shae so the capitulation did seem a touch soft lol, but it's understood that their off page past was legit so i wasn't too bothered by the emotional pacing in this.
Loved all the enhanced ops that makes this series what it is! It's just exciting and cool to read in general. For me, any sort of ex-military flex kicks action-thrillers up a few notches, and what Victoria Sue has created here is a fascinating and compelling world i'm stoked to explore more of!
I loved viewing enhanced powers from Shae's perspective, and i thought that the cost of using his ability in this was an impactful one. The consequences weren't just physical but emotional too, where his guardianship of his baby sister added to the psychological weight behind his choices. It choked me up from the moment she came on the scene and he started to recognize that and, by extension, a reflection of what Ringo felt for him. Both Shae and Ringo facilitated two different but very valid expressions of "protector" and that really resonated with me.
I was hooked to the narrative style and tone, the twisty bits, the investigative intrigue, and all the scary/creepy/dangerous sh!t! There was action, there was loving, there was emotion and there was healing! So many levels and all of them worked really well for me!
Absolutely cannot wait to explore more of this wild and exciting world that Victoria Sue has built here, because i had such an awesome time with this Enhanced World Security team and i am certain that everything that comes next will be just as amazing! Loved this!
I liked all of the characters and I even liked the “idea” of the mystery thriller the author was trying for. Unfortunately, it was all so jumbled and back and forth that what could’ve been a clean, sharp story that kept me on the edge of my seat, instead became a mess that I found myself shaking my head at.
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated