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laneylegz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Alex is a poor little rich girl who has remade herself into an "ARSE". She plays a cat and mouse game with security expert Mitch. I feel like I've read this story by another author. Alex was irritating as an "I don't need anyone's help I can do it myself" & flies off the handle when Mitch tries to help her. He is constantly described as an Ex-Seal. One time should've been enough. The falling for each other was kind of "insta-love" and the book ends without the villain being identified or caught setting up for the next book in the series. I'm not invested enough to read it
labraden's review against another edition
4.0
Alex Morgan also known as heiress Alexandra Buchannan has been helping people retrieve their beloved belongings for years now as an Asset Repossession Specialist, but her handler, Leo, thinks it's time for them to retire. Alex believes he might be right when she is almost caught by security specialist, Mitch Callahan, during a job in Venice. Little does she know that she is going to run into Mitch again when she tries to repossess a car for her latest client. Mitch's security firm has been hired to protect the owner of proprietary technology in the field of facial recognition, who also currently has custody of the car. Alex tries to forget her attraction to Mitch, but he keeps showing up when she least expects it.
Break and Enter is a very entertaining beginning for the Callahan Security romantic suspense series. Alex and Mitch are likable characters, but even though we learn about their history, there isn't much emotional content to back up that information. There are moments in the story when the action and adventure are very exciting, but without thorough character development, the plot is a little repetitious and boring at times. Even though Alex and Mitch get their HEA by the end of the book, clearly the overarching mystery will continue in further entries in this series. Overall Break and Enter is an enjoyable romantic suspense romp filled with thrills and engaging scenes.
Break and Enter is a very entertaining beginning for the Callahan Security romantic suspense series. Alex and Mitch are likable characters, but even though we learn about their history, there isn't much emotional content to back up that information. There are moments in the story when the action and adventure are very exciting, but without thorough character development, the plot is a little repetitious and boring at times. Even though Alex and Mitch get their HEA by the end of the book, clearly the overarching mystery will continue in further entries in this series. Overall Break and Enter is an enjoyable romantic suspense romp filled with thrills and engaging scenes.
blessyourbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Fell flat. A lot of potential but the characters lacked development. It was like reading a rough draft where you are supposed to go back and fill in the missing pieces. After two short times together she decides she's fallen in love? It was all too fast. Skimmed to make it to the end.
tawnyad2004's review against another edition
3.0
I love a good thief who I can root for in a book and that is what Alex was. She would steal back sentimental items after a break up. I totally fell for the concept and I really enjoyed the e book. It didn’t get a full 5 stars because I felt like Alex had this huge chip on her shoulder when it came to men. She looked down on them. I know I might get bashed for that because she was all about empowerment of women and I’m all for that. However I don’t think you can act one way, have a man act the same way and then get all offended and how dare he. She was going to use Mitch and she knew by using him she would destroy his reputation. Yet she had qualms about using a woman, she flat out says she hates to do that. I don’t get it. If she had used the woman no one would have knows she was casing the place or who had stolen it but by using this man, the HEAD of security she felt better about it bc she wasn’t a women. Not all men are evil just like not all women are saints. Then she Finds out Mitch knew she was a thief the whole time
“From the beginning then. You were setting me up from the very beginning.” Horror raced through her body as she realized how badly she’d been played. She was an even bigger fool than she could have ever imagined. “Congratulations, well done,” she said in a strangled voice and then whirled around and ran down the steps.”
When this happened I laughed at her. SHE WAS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING!!!!! You don’t get to be righteously indignant when you are pulling the same scam!
That being said, her attitude towards men didn’t affect the story too much and it did make sense in places. It’s rather nit-picky or me to single this out but it is a pet peeve of mine.
Overall I enjoyed the characters, the movement of the story and look forward to the next one.
“From the beginning then. You were setting me up from the very beginning.” Horror raced through her body as she realized how badly she’d been played. She was an even bigger fool than she could have ever imagined. “Congratulations, well done,” she said in a strangled voice and then whirled around and ran down the steps.”
When this happened I laughed at her. SHE WAS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING!!!!! You don’t get to be righteously indignant when you are pulling the same scam!
That being said, her attitude towards men didn’t affect the story too much and it did make sense in places. It’s rather nit-picky or me to single this out but it is a pet peeve of mine.
Overall I enjoyed the characters, the movement of the story and look forward to the next one.
theycallmeriss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
alessandra's review against another edition
4.0
em termos de história é um 2.5/3, pq gostaria de ter tido mais resoluções e coisas com um desenvolvimento melhor, mas como eu me diverti e passou rápido a leitura, vamos de 4 estrelas.
mj_86's review against another edition
3.0
Tedious. Too much exposition. Billed as a romance but doesn’t fit the bill for me. One tiny scene with 20 pages to go does not a romance make.
geesusbeesus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
sarajane11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
meganmreads's review against another edition
3.0
I was in the mood for a romantic suspense and I stumbled upon this book. I am not really into security/military romance and this book dipped into that whole genre a little more than I expected, but I still enjoyed it overall.