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Strategic Vulnerability by Mandy M. Roth

sassytw's review

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4.0

Although I received this addition in return for an honest review, I did purchase the original version.

I thoroughly enjoyed Wilson and Kimberly's story. I have loved Wilson throughout this series and was ecstatic when Ms. Roth decided it was his turn for a happily ever after. Wilson may have been the cut up but he was just as Alpha as his comrades and when he withstood the sadistic nature of his captures and still managed to keep his sense of humor, I fell in love with him that little bit more. And the way he supported Kimberly before he knew just how important to him she was, did nothing more than underlined the character of this man. I loved seeing him protect Kimberly even as he understood that she was more than human. He was determined to put her life before his and that was before he realized what she was to him. Ms. Roth does a wonderful job of showing the depth of both Wilson and Kimberly's characters as they fell in love under trying circumstances. This story is well written and enjoyable. I loved this series and loved Wilson finding his happily ever after.

sjb86's review

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5.0

I've always loved Wilson. I'm all for under dog or in his case under rat. Relationship build really sweetly between Wilson and Kim. Loved the build up to them finally meeting again. Great HEA.

angels_gp17's review

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4.0

I got this as part of the Immortal Ops Box Set Books 1-4 (Shifters Romance)

~ 4 Strategic Stars ~

Wilson and Kimberly are put together as part of Dr. Krauss, our evil mad scientist, for the purpose of creating the next super soldier. This is book four in the Immortal Ops series by [a:Mandy M. Roth|8605|Mandy M. Roth|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1321747262p2/8605.jpg] and it is fast paced, non-stop action. I really enjoyed how the book progressed, the action and the relationship building between our H/H’s.

Wilson was captured, tortured and abused for almost two months by the elusive Dr. Krauss. It is nice to finally meet the mad scientist who wants to be a God. When Wilson and Kimberly finally make their escape I had hoped that our mad scientist got killed, but then the series would be over and what evil would plague our I-Ops team.

I like Kimberly. She is emotionally stable considering the horrors thrown at her. She took it all in stride and did not freak out like most women would do, but kept her head about her and played our Dr. Krauss.

Wilson I stated falling for him in Raider Deception. In the previous books he comes off as an ass, but in Raider Deception we learn that he is a caring, sweet man who would do anything to protect his friends and their mates. Who would have ever thought a were-rat could be sexy? He pulled of sexy even with the filth covering him after two months of torture and abuse.

I liked how the author built the relationship, how it developed, between Wilson and Kimberly. They where put together in a difficult situation, but they came out fighting and caring for each other. I have to say the date Wilson put together for Kimberly was so sweet and romantic. The sex was hot!

The previous heroines played a role in this book as well and it was nice to see them again. I liked that they stood up for something on their own. It shows that this series is full of strong females.

The Immortal Ops series has surprised me. I really did not think I would enjoy this series as much as I have. Each book in the series is a short quick read, but boy do we get fun adventures, hot sexy alpha’s and strong females. I recommend checking out this series especially if you are looking for something quick with a military supernatural theme.

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jazzrizz's review

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4.0

Wilson's not dead ... he's been captured by The Corporation. Kimberly's plant study trip was a rouse, and she's knocked out and taken to the same facility Wilson is at.

Back home, the IOPS women have taken it upon themselves to find Wilson, not believing he's dead ... which has their mates hot on their trail.

Dr. Krauss is trying to obtain a supernatural child through natural means, and is downright giddy when he realizes she is Wilson's true mate. Throughout their torture and experiments, they realize Kim's already pregnant ... so they work to bust out of the joint. Then run into the girls ... and things go sideways. It takes a while for the couple to find their HEA.

I really enjoyed this one. Wilson is one of my favorites!

eowynn01's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

waferk's review

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

pixieparliament's review

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4.0

I really liked Wilsons character, this pretty much picks up where it left off in book three. Wilson has been captured by Dr Kraus and been experimented on with hormonal drugs. They've taken sperm samples from him and subjected him to various tests.

When they bring in Kimberley who is Fae they impregnate her with his sperm to create a race of super-soldiers. Kimberley turns out to be Wilsons mate and he will do as much as he can to protect her. The humour in the book is good, I love the fact that she has a pet rat that changes colour with his moods.

I like how all the characters are still connected while bringing in additional characters, my only complaint is that this book is far too short. The first three in the series were 15+ chapters and this was seven, with the seventh being a non-chapter that I largely skipped over because my attention was waning.

wealie's review

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4.0

I wasn’t sure I would like this novella as it wasn’t until the preceding story [b:Radar Deception|31806922|Radar Deception (Immortal Ops Book 3)|Mandy M. Roth|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1472684716s/31806922.jpg|734203], that I started to warm to Wilson’s character, but I was pleasantly surprised. Wilson was a caring and adorably chivalrous alpha, but not overbearing and Kim was a sensible and resourceful woman and a great mate pairing. It would have been nicer if their story was a bit longer, but all round a good read, especially for a novella.

gailygirl527's review

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3.0

This book was definitely better than the last installment. Its nice to see that Wilson ended up being a redeemable character. But even though I'm 4 books into the serirs, I still can't stand the mates of the I-Ops team. Well, not all of them. I like Missy. She's the only one who doesn't really blink at the violence, only that others sometimes see her use it. In any event, if you like strong female leads, plausible and non convoluted story lines, this isn't the series for you. If you want something quick and entertaining, then have at it. Despite some of its failings, I did enjoy a lot of what I read.

jennadb's review

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4.0

Strategic Vulnerability (Immortal Ops #4)
is where we see more of the man who is behind the terrifying and horrible tests on people that makes them in to all sorts of shifters. Each story see one of the team members find their soul mates. In this one Wilson is held captive by the evil Krauss and is only hanging on by a thread. He has been abused, beaten, and given all sorts of drugs and hopes beyond hope his team will come for him. What he doesn't realise is that the new woman to be sent to his cell is the one who will change his life.

Kimberly was supposed to be studying plant life with her professor but she soon finds herself being drugged, and experimented on and locked away with a man who is much more than he seems.

The women have never given up on the fact that they think Wilson is still alive and they decide to take matters into their own hands which in turn makes their men mad and chase after them.

Another great addition.