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bitchie's review against another edition
4.0
This series is over the top ridiculous in SO many ways, but I love it anyway. My only real issue with this installment was So. Many. People. FBI agents, DEA agents, Army Rangers, Marshals, friends, police detectives. I just couldn't keep them all straight, especially knowing that lots of them were from other series and books, some not even by this author! But I just ignored all of that, and went along for the ride, and it was quite the ride, indeed. Ian and Miro love each other SO much, but they are having a difficult time, dealing with Ian constantly getting deployed with his Special Forces team.
As usual, there was a lot going on here. We start out in San Francisco, with Miro loaned out to the DEA, and a crooked agent, and then there's someone killing people in Ian's old unit, and an escaped serial killer, and all of Miro's MANY BFFs showing up at all hours. It was exhausting, but fun, thrilling and exciting, and I'm glad to see that we're getting at least one more book about this duo.
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
5.0
5 Fabulous Stars!!
Am I biased when it comes to these two? Hell yes.
Fans won’t be disappointed with this new installment, as it’s full of action, drama and ridiculous scenarios only these two could find themselves in. Like in any good series, the supporting cast over time has definitely lent to the complexity, fun factor, and overall enjoyment.
What always remains though, is how much Miro and Ian love each other. They might not agree on everything, they might not like the same things, but when it comes down to it, their devotion shines through.
So what stands out for me this go around is just how passionate they are, how deeply and acutely felt their need for each other was. Love should be all consuming, something one can’t live without, and it should always takes precedence. Calmes shows that perfectly through these two. It’s obsessive, possessive, desperate, claiming, and painful - but still absolutely necessary to function, let alone exist. Miro and Ian really grasp and acknowledge this here, and it was amazingly wonderful. *sigh*
Simply loved it. Want more of it.
Am I biased when it comes to these two? Hell yes.
Fans won’t be disappointed with this new installment, as it’s full of action, drama and ridiculous scenarios only these two could find themselves in. Like in any good series, the supporting cast over time has definitely lent to the complexity, fun factor, and overall enjoyment.
What always remains though, is how much Miro and Ian love each other. They might not agree on everything, they might not like the same things, but when it comes down to it, their devotion shines through.
So what stands out for me this go around is just how passionate they are, how deeply and acutely felt their need for each other was. Love should be all consuming, something one can’t live without, and it should always takes precedence. Calmes shows that perfectly through these two. It’s obsessive, possessive, desperate, claiming, and painful - but still absolutely necessary to function, let alone exist. Miro and Ian really grasp and acknowledge this here, and it was amazingly wonderful. *sigh*
Simply loved it. Want more of it.
evethingiread's review against another edition
4.0
The serial killer keeps me up at night. This is like a soap opera. OMG the angst and the amount of shit that goes down ALL AT THE SAME TIME will give me a heart attack! I can't say this is good because I hate so much of it. But I keep reading, and I keep wanting to know what happens to these two. I love them. I have mixed feelings!
tinkcourtney's review against another edition
5.0
Often, when there's conflict in an established relationship, I don't care for it because it feels like artificial drama for the sake of the series stretching out. That's not the case here, though. Yes, Miro and Ian are fighting for part of the book (though still very clearly in love with each other), but it's for a VERY good reason that doesn't have an immediate easy fix. This is one of those times where going through the obstacle together makes them stronger in the end (which Mary likes to do... *pointed look at Jory and Sam*).
There are, as always, side characters to fall in love with or hate (sometimes both), and lots of action and excitement. One of the things I love about Mary's books is that reading them feels like being drawn into a complete world, and it just sucks me right in. They're a freaking delight and I'm thrilled to have found her.
There are, as always, side characters to fall in love with or hate (sometimes both), and lots of action and excitement. One of the things I love about Mary's books is that reading them feels like being drawn into a complete world, and it just sucks me right in. They're a freaking delight and I'm thrilled to have found her.
natashaniezgoda's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I ADORE THIS SERIES!!!
louloureadsbooks's review against another edition
1.0
I'm sure this is the one that has the really stupid unnecessary drama of a baby being taken from one of the friends by the father/his awful mother.
It seemed to be tacked on to the story as a melodramatic after thought designed to show how amazing the lawyer friend is and how wonderfully the friend group pulls together. It was ridiculous and made an already annoying story more irritating.
I thought I'd already left this review at the time but apparently not. So I may be muddled.
It seemed to be tacked on to the story as a melodramatic after thought designed to show how amazing the lawyer friend is and how wonderfully the friend group pulls together. It was ridiculous and made an already annoying story more irritating.
I thought I'd already left this review at the time but apparently not. So I may be muddled.
tobyryan's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
krisvanc's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, so I guess i didn't write an original review, but I've just reread this book and loved it as much the second time around as the first time. The forced proximity and the character growth in this book is my favorite, and the Dr. Hartley storyline keeps on getting better and better. And somehow I forgot about Chickie. Poor baby.
leelee68's review against another edition
5.0
Of course I loved this book. I love the whole series. I love Miro and Ian. Once again there's a lot going on in here and I'm not that great explaining everything. There are people on here that do it better ;-)Loved seeing all their friends and the guys they work with. I'm already ready for the next book in series. I just love Mary Calmes books. She's one of my favorite authors.
teresab78's review
4.0
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®****
Story Review:
When it comes to writing, Mary Calmes has a formula. There is comfort in knowing how the characters behave and that the ending (even if the ending isn’t until book 3) will be sweet and satisfying.
We have all the Mary traits in this book: lots of commenting on fashion and what people wear (often with designers I have no clue about), at least one character who is a macho man’s man (Ian is just one of them in this book), and one character who is loved by almost everyone and gets himself into danger (Hello, Miro).
I liked the way the book was put together. There was a lot of talk of solidarity and brotherhood. Also about the family you make (for how much I enjoy stories about the family you make, you’d think I have a lousy one, but it is just the opposite). I enjoyed seeing Miro being able to surround himself with friends to make up his lack of family. I also liked seeing Ian realise what was really important to him. I wished he had come to the conclusion sooner, but then we wouldn’t have the story we do. There is some action, lots of Marshalling, the introduction of new characters, and of course, mortal peril.
I can’t tell if this was a series finale or if there will be more. It definitely could end here, although there is more that could be told. Either way, I’m happy to have read more of Ian and Miro. Just a little bit of a spoiler, look for cameos from one of my favourite Rhys Ford series!
Narration Review:
Tristan James is one of my favourite narrators. I love how his voice is low and soothing and how well he does accents. I really enjoyed listening to him for this audiobook.
Story Review:
When it comes to writing, Mary Calmes has a formula. There is comfort in knowing how the characters behave and that the ending (even if the ending isn’t until book 3) will be sweet and satisfying.
We have all the Mary traits in this book: lots of commenting on fashion and what people wear (often with designers I have no clue about), at least one character who is a macho man’s man (Ian is just one of them in this book), and one character who is loved by almost everyone and gets himself into danger (Hello, Miro).
I liked the way the book was put together. There was a lot of talk of solidarity and brotherhood. Also about the family you make (for how much I enjoy stories about the family you make, you’d think I have a lousy one, but it is just the opposite). I enjoyed seeing Miro being able to surround himself with friends to make up his lack of family. I also liked seeing Ian realise what was really important to him. I wished he had come to the conclusion sooner, but then we wouldn’t have the story we do. There is some action, lots of Marshalling, the introduction of new characters, and of course, mortal peril.
I can’t tell if this was a series finale or if there will be more. It definitely could end here, although there is more that could be told. Either way, I’m happy to have read more of Ian and Miro. Just a little bit of a spoiler, look for cameos from one of my favourite Rhys Ford series!
Narration Review:
Tristan James is one of my favourite narrators. I love how his voice is low and soothing and how well he does accents. I really enjoyed listening to him for this audiobook.