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romancejunkie1025's review
4.0
short sweet and hard to beat. That was a great action filled, suspenseful and sexy novella in a great series. All should read Laura Griffin's series b'c the layers of greatness just keep comin'.
laurenjodi's review
4.0
Unstoppable
4 Stars
Series note This novella introduces the characters of Forensic anthropologist, Kelsey Quinn, and Navy SEAL, Gabe Brewer, and provides the necessary background for their full-length book - Scorched.
Kelsey and Gabe are appealing characters and their dynamics are entertaining. It is fun watching them try to deny their attraction and finally succumb.
The suspense plot is intriguing and well written for such a short story. That said, Kelsey does have one annoying TSTL moment that should definitely have been left out as it serves no purpose for either plot or character development.
Overall, an exciting read with just the right mix of romance and suspense. I look forward to finding out how Kelsey and Gabe resolve the issues that will obviously test their relationship.
4 Stars
Series note This novella introduces the characters of Forensic anthropologist, Kelsey Quinn, and Navy SEAL, Gabe Brewer, and provides the necessary background for their full-length book - Scorched.
Kelsey and Gabe are appealing characters and their dynamics are entertaining. It is fun watching them try to deny their attraction and finally succumb.
The suspense plot is intriguing and well written for such a short story. That said, Kelsey does have one annoying TSTL moment that should definitely have been left out as it serves no purpose for either plot or character development.
Overall, an exciting read with just the right mix of romance and suspense. I look forward to finding out how Kelsey and Gabe resolve the issues that will obviously test their relationship.
maymay0316's review
3.0
This was an alright novella. It was my first from Laura Griffin after lots of reccomendations. I do see the potential and I think Griffin has the means to write interesting stories, but since this was a novella there wasn't too much that could be hashed out.
I think Kelsey felt kind of 2 dimensional in this book. For someone with a phd, she was really good at not being rational and putting herself in danger. I enjoyed Gage's character a bit more.
The end just felt super rushed and not believable and gave me the ick. I will read book 6 though as I am curious about this couple and how much better they will fare with a longer storyline.
I think Kelsey felt kind of 2 dimensional in this book. For someone with a phd, she was really good at not being rational and putting herself in danger. I enjoyed Gage's character a bit more.
The end just felt super rushed and not believable and gave me the ick. I will read book 6 though as I am curious about this couple and how much better they will fare with a longer storyline.
ccgwalt's review
4.0
This is a very entertaining addition to the Tracer series. I'm rarely disappointed by anything Laura Griffin writes, so I'm not surprised I liked this, except that I usually don't enjoy shorter works as much as full length novels. However Griffin did an excellent job with character and story development given the amount of room she had to work with.
ymiranda's review
5.0
Now THAT is what I'm talking about! Short but fantastic 5 Star read.
Thank you LG for getting me out of my slump!
Thank you LG for getting me out of my slump!
b0okcupidity's review
2.0
I guess I am feeling pretty stingy tonight.
I was pretty bored halfway through but trudged on since it is just a novella. Novellas are tricky, you can't have too much plot otherwise everything feels loosey goosey. I felt that was the problem with Unstoppable.
And I was kinda bummed how far Laura Griffin took the relationship with Kelsey and Gage, I would have preferred a teaser to the romance. I did like them both as characters however, and was pleased that Kelsey wasn't a difficult female.
I was pretty bored halfway through but trudged on since it is just a novella. Novellas are tricky, you can't have too much plot otherwise everything feels loosey goosey. I felt that was the problem with Unstoppable.
And I was kinda bummed how far Laura Griffin took the relationship with Kelsey and Gage, I would have preferred a teaser to the romance. I did like them both as characters however, and was pleased that Kelsey wasn't a difficult female.
crystabrittany's review
3.0
Didn't realize it was a novella (ebook problems) so was disappointed in the quick romance and wrap up. Love Kelsey. Don't really care about Gage.
jonetta's review
3.0
Forensic anthropologist Kelsey Quinn is on a dig near a Texas border town and discovers some remains that are not so old. Her worried father, rightly concerned for her safety, dispatches Navy SEAL Lieutenant Gabe Brewer to watch her back. Though their relationship has a prickly start, it soon becomes obvious that Gabe's skills are definitely needed.
The set up for this story was excellent, with a few storylines in play that held promise for a suspenseful experience. Unfortunately, there just weren't enough pages to sufficiently develop any of them, let alone a relationship between Kelsey and Gabe. It left me seriously wanting more and frustrated that a few threads remained adrift. I give it high marks for an interesting start but deductions for not following through. It's my understanding that we will see a more developed story for these two later in the series so I'll look forward to getting there.
The set up for this story was excellent, with a few storylines in play that held promise for a suspenseful experience. Unfortunately, there just weren't enough pages to sufficiently develop any of them, let alone a relationship between Kelsey and Gabe. It left me seriously wanting more and frustrated that a few threads remained adrift. I give it high marks for an interesting start but deductions for not following through. It's my understanding that we will see a more developed story for these two later in the series so I'll look forward to getting there.
bananatricky's review
3.0
The blurb
Forensic anthropologist Kelsey Quinn goes to a remote Texas border region to dig up ancient bones, but ends up unearthing a deadly secret. When Kelsey’s discovery jeopardizes not just her dig, but her life, she turns to US Navy SEAL Gage Brewer, who may be the only person brave enough—and lethal enough—to help.
I enjoyed this, I thought Kelsey's uncle overdid the protective bit - isn't that an abuse of power to effectively order a SEAL to babysit a civilian for no military reason. That's one thing I hate about any kind of military romance - the men override the women, after a while I just feel like calling the police and making a complaint about stalking/coercion.
Anyway, I digress, two of Kelsey's students uncover a skull but it isn't an ancient one. The local sheriff isn't interested and gives Kelsey jurisdiction to investigate [although apparently that means nothing to a Navy SEAL], what with missing students and disappearing vehicles and Gage, Kelsey soon has her hands full.
Forensic anthropologist Kelsey Quinn goes to a remote Texas border region to dig up ancient bones, but ends up unearthing a deadly secret. When Kelsey’s discovery jeopardizes not just her dig, but her life, she turns to US Navy SEAL Gage Brewer, who may be the only person brave enough—and lethal enough—to help.
I enjoyed this, I thought Kelsey's uncle overdid the protective bit - isn't that an abuse of power to effectively order a SEAL to babysit a civilian for no military reason. That's one thing I hate about any kind of military romance - the men override the women, after a while I just feel like calling the police and making a complaint about stalking/coercion.
Anyway, I digress, two of Kelsey's students uncover a skull but it isn't an ancient one. The local sheriff isn't interested and gives Kelsey jurisdiction to investigate [although apparently that means nothing to a Navy SEAL], what with missing students and disappearing vehicles and Gage, Kelsey soon has her hands full.