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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
First read for me by this author, this story deals with a former couple. Derek and Kathleen. Derek is former military and suffers from PTSD. They developed a relationship and due to certain tragedies, they broke apart. When they meet up again, they realize that their love never died. Filled with action, suspense, hot love making, leads to a wonderful HEA for the both of them. This was my first read buy this author and the 4th book in the series, I will be going back to gobble up the first three, as I absolutely loved this book 4.5 stars*****
*****I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book provided by NetGalley*****
*****I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book provided by NetGalley*****
**I received a copy of Jade in the Snow from Net Galley and Author Collective 20 in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions expressed below are mine and not solicited in any way**
Jade in the Snow by Louise Dawn is the fourth book in her Mobile Intelligence Team series. I haven't read the previous three books so this was easy to read as a stand alone.
Anyway I LOVED this book because it did such a wonderful job explaining PTSD (Slater) and also Kat attack by a serial killer was handled also with TLC. Both have PTSD and are building new lives Kat is motivational speaker and author and Slater in now a Special Agent in Charge at the FBI. They will both have to use both his SF skills and she'll have to dig deep down to fight back when the killer tries to kill the one that got away.
The addition of the senior citizens at the Piece Club (not quilting but puzzles) and how much they love and protect her is very sweet. Plus the men of both the FBI and MIT to help Derek solve the mystery of who the serial killer is.
Jade in the Snow by Louise Dawn is the fourth book in her Mobile Intelligence Team series. I haven't read the previous three books so this was easy to read as a stand alone.
Anyway I LOVED this book because it did such a wonderful job explaining PTSD (Slater) and also Kat attack by a serial killer was handled also with TLC. Both have PTSD and are building new lives Kat is motivational speaker and author and Slater in now a Special Agent in Charge at the FBI. They will both have to use both his SF skills and she'll have to dig deep down to fight back when the killer tries to kill the one that got away.
The addition of the senior citizens at the Piece Club (not quilting but puzzles) and how much they love and protect her is very sweet. Plus the men of both the FBI and MIT to help Derek solve the mystery of who the serial killer is.
I can't remember the last time I was this back-and-forth on whether or not I liked a book. I believe there are more positive thoughts though, so I'm going to go with that!
The writing itself was engaging, and the story's concept was great. I'm not usually a fan of second-chance-love stories, but the particular situations these two found themselves in was unique and it was done really well! The story was fast paced with a good amount of suspense, and the surprises/dramatic reveals definitely keep readers on their toes!
I think what I keep getting caught up on is that it felt like I read three different books. The beginning felt rushed and disjointed, almost like I was missing something? I haven't read the other books in the series so I'm not sure if that's why I felt this way, but the first 30% of the book was hard to buy into. Also while I love the nickname "Derry", trying to get into the story while the main character was referred to by 4 different names at random was a little hard. I was really annoyed with multiple characters, and the story felt like it was coming in snippets instead of coherently. It's hard to describe. Then the middle of the book was good! The story hit a groove, we got to meet some secondary characters, and everything filled out more.
I actually really loved the end following about the 80% mark, from the opening of the facility onward. The ending wasn't rushed, emotions were high, and it had a satisfying conclusion with openings for other stories to continue on. However, it felt like the characters changed pretty dramatically from earlier. It also had the issue that most books in a series have in the beginning, which is introducing the reader to a big group of characters from earlier books all at once. This is obviously when having read the previous books would come in handy! But with all of the action going on it was a bit much to also be juggling that many new people and be able to clearly follow what was happening, as well as feel emotionally connected to them.
I will say there are some things I just absolutely loved. I won't ever be over that beginning meet-cute at the 5K, it was perfect! Kat's bit of Irish accent coming through in the dialogue was just the right touch. The Piece Club was fantastic, and the visits always felt perfectly placed throughout the story. And the romance, while not always timed the best, was very hot! I've also never heard anyone other than me say "holy cannoli", so this book will hold a place in my heart forever because of that!
I'm excited to see how the next in the series goes, and I'm tempted to go back and read the other books and get to know these characters more!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided to me through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The writing itself was engaging, and the story's concept was great. I'm not usually a fan of second-chance-love stories, but the particular situations these two found themselves in was unique and it was done really well! The story was fast paced with a good amount of suspense, and the surprises/dramatic reveals definitely keep readers on their toes!
I think what I keep getting caught up on is that it felt like I read three different books. The beginning felt rushed and disjointed, almost like I was missing something? I haven't read the other books in the series so I'm not sure if that's why I felt this way, but the first 30% of the book was hard to buy into. Also while I love the nickname "Derry", trying to get into the story while the main character was referred to by 4 different names at random was a little hard. I was really annoyed with multiple characters, and the story felt like it was coming in snippets instead of coherently. It's hard to describe. Then the middle of the book was good! The story hit a groove, we got to meet some secondary characters, and everything filled out more.
I actually really loved the end following about the 80% mark, from the opening of the facility onward. The ending wasn't rushed, emotions were high, and it had a satisfying conclusion with openings for other stories to continue on. However, it felt like the characters changed pretty dramatically from earlier. It also had the issue that most books in a series have in the beginning, which is introducing the reader to a big group of characters from earlier books all at once. This is obviously when having read the previous books would come in handy! But with all of the action going on it was a bit much to also be juggling that many new people and be able to clearly follow what was happening, as well as feel emotionally connected to them.
I will say there are some things I just absolutely loved. I won't ever be over that beginning meet-cute at the 5K, it was perfect! Kat's bit of Irish accent coming through in the dialogue was just the right touch. The Piece Club was fantastic, and the visits always felt perfectly placed throughout the story. And the romance, while not always timed the best, was very hot! I've also never heard anyone other than me say "holy cannoli", so this book will hold a place in my heart forever because of that!
I'm excited to see how the next in the series goes, and I'm tempted to go back and read the other books and get to know these characters more!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided to me through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Jade in the Snow is an action-packed adventure! This can be read as a stand alone, but is more enjoyable if you read the series in order. Slater is determined to start fresh with a new position, until the one he pushed away comes back into his life. Kat is so strong and will win you over from the moment you meet her. Louise Dawn has a way of inviting the reader into the story and making you feel as though your a part of it. Action, romance and drama - this book has it all!