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4.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Lucky Like Us is the second installment in the “Hunted” series and this is the FBI agent’s twin brother and I was really eager for his book. I was really hoping that this would be a win and it definitely was such a solid read and Jennifer Ryan just has a flair of writing that works so well for me. I was so intrigued to see how this story would be crafted and from the very beginning this book just was so intense and kept you on the edge, I really love how this author can just pull me so quickly into a story and It was such a quick fast read and the type of story that I wanted to stay up all night reading. I was drawn into this romance because it was so different from what I expected it to be. There is a level of intensity to their connection that was so unique, but I really loved the dynamic of a FBI agent as a hero and a heroine who is a baker but also runs in high society due to her family’s name. They make such a solid pair and this is the type of book that will captivate the reader so quickly.
Summary
Elizabeth Hamilton is a bakery owner and is always working to help others and baking treats for the homeless, the children’s hospitals, and for law enforcement. When she hears a pop sound out of her shop, she goes out to investigate and sees an FBI agent out cold, and a man trying to kill him, Elizabeth runs out to the scene to try to protect the agent and in the process of the fight she ends up shot and injured and barely alive. Elizabeth and Sam are both rushed to the hospital, both working on healing and recovering from their injuries. Elizabeth is the daughter of a high-profile judge and she has a very protective family and at first, they are bitter against Sam, but soon reason returns and they end up fighting for Sam. Sam, stays by Elizabeth’s side, protecting her and they build a connection as she is highly drugged but they communicate through hand-pressed signals, and it’s adorable. Once Elizabeth wakes, Sam is her protector and guardian as her life is in danger as she saw the face of the secret killer that Sam has been hunting, but through him protecting her they build a beautiful love connection, and Sam realizes how perfect Elizabeth is for a partner for a FBI agent but will he be able to protect the woman he loves…
What I Loved
Lucky Like Us was such a fun story and I really enjoyed the intensity that we get in the story. I honestly didn’t expect half the romance to be such a quiet assurance of a build-up in the romance. I really loved the family of Elizabeth that we are introduced to (and I believe her two brothers have books later in the series which I am stoked for) we also see a great mystery unfold with Sam and him being an FBI agent. We really see a side to be an FBI agent, and how lonely it can be for them. The romance between Sam and Elizabeth was so sweet and strong. They have an instant connection, and I loved how they had no reservations in embracing their bond and not letting fear get the best of them. Elizabeth makes the PERFECT heroine, I just loved how badass she is, she is a sweet and caring, but when it comes to people she loves, she is a fierce lion and so sassy when needed, I really enjoyed how accepting she is of Sam’s choice of career and just his is strength, and just stands by him so fiercely and it’s so beautiful and refreshing to have a heroine that has such strength for the hero when he really needs it.
What I Struggled With
There wasn’t really much, I wish there was more couple time on the page though, almost half of the book the heroine is drugged and not conscious so would have liked to have seen less time of that.
Overall View
I found Lucky Like Us to be is a superb installment that will leave the reader on edge, delivers intense emotion, and will have you cheering this couple on towards their happy ever after!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Lucky Like Us is the second installment in the “Hunted” series and this is the FBI agent’s twin brother and I was really eager for his book. I was really hoping that this would be a win and it definitely was such a solid read and Jennifer Ryan just has a flair of writing that works so well for me. I was so intrigued to see how this story would be crafted and from the very beginning this book just was so intense and kept you on the edge, I really love how this author can just pull me so quickly into a story and It was such a quick fast read and the type of story that I wanted to stay up all night reading. I was drawn into this romance because it was so different from what I expected it to be. There is a level of intensity to their connection that was so unique, but I really loved the dynamic of a FBI agent as a hero and a heroine who is a baker but also runs in high society due to her family’s name. They make such a solid pair and this is the type of book that will captivate the reader so quickly.
Summary
Elizabeth Hamilton is a bakery owner and is always working to help others and baking treats for the homeless, the children’s hospitals, and for law enforcement. When she hears a pop sound out of her shop, she goes out to investigate and sees an FBI agent out cold, and a man trying to kill him, Elizabeth runs out to the scene to try to protect the agent and in the process of the fight she ends up shot and injured and barely alive. Elizabeth and Sam are both rushed to the hospital, both working on healing and recovering from their injuries. Elizabeth is the daughter of a high-profile judge and she has a very protective family and at first, they are bitter against Sam, but soon reason returns and they end up fighting for Sam. Sam, stays by Elizabeth’s side, protecting her and they build a connection as she is highly drugged but they communicate through hand-pressed signals, and it’s adorable. Once Elizabeth wakes, Sam is her protector and guardian as her life is in danger as she saw the face of the secret killer that Sam has been hunting, but through him protecting her they build a beautiful love connection, and Sam realizes how perfect Elizabeth is for a partner for a FBI agent but will he be able to protect the woman he loves…
What I Loved
Lucky Like Us was such a fun story and I really enjoyed the intensity that we get in the story. I honestly didn’t expect half the romance to be such a quiet assurance of a build-up in the romance. I really loved the family of Elizabeth that we are introduced to (and I believe her two brothers have books later in the series which I am stoked for) we also see a great mystery unfold with Sam and him being an FBI agent. We really see a side to be an FBI agent, and how lonely it can be for them. The romance between Sam and Elizabeth was so sweet and strong. They have an instant connection, and I loved how they had no reservations in embracing their bond and not letting fear get the best of them. Elizabeth makes the PERFECT heroine, I just loved how badass she is, she is a sweet and caring, but when it comes to people she loves, she is a fierce lion and so sassy when needed, I really enjoyed how accepting she is of Sam’s choice of career and just his is strength, and just stands by him so fiercely and it’s so beautiful and refreshing to have a heroine that has such strength for the hero when he really needs it.
What I Struggled With
There wasn’t really much, I wish there was more couple time on the page though, almost half of the book the heroine is drugged and not conscious so would have liked to have seen less time of that.
Overall View
I found Lucky Like Us to be is a superb installment that will leave the reader on edge, delivers intense emotion, and will have you cheering this couple on towards their happy ever after!
allingoodtime's review
4.0
There was something about the flow of this book that was much more smooth than the first book in this series. Where I really enjoyed the characters and storylines of both, this one just moved a better pace for me.
Not only is the heroine, Elizabeth, smart and beautiful, she's also super brave and witty. I loved the connection she had with Sam even while unconscious. It was very sweet and touching the way they reacted to each other.
After reading the first book in the Hunted series, I was anxious for Cameron's story. Now that will be the next book for me, but I find I'm super intrigued by the character of Morgan that was introduced in this book.
Not only is the heroine, Elizabeth, smart and beautiful, she's also super brave and witty. I loved the connection she had with Sam even while unconscious. It was very sweet and touching the way they reacted to each other.
After reading the first book in the Hunted series, I was anxious for Cameron's story. Now that will be the next book for me, but I find I'm super intrigued by the character of Morgan that was introduced in this book.
ameve2's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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