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A review by turquoiseavenue
Riot by J.J. Samie Myles, Ronie Kendig
5.0
Get ready for a harrowing ride! Author JJ Samie Myles delivers a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat story that will leave you breathless. If a story makes me hold my breath, I am here for it, and Riot did just that. I can't begin to say how many times my heart was racing throughout this story! I loved it.
Highlights:
-Battle-Scarred Navy SEAL Hero
-Formerly Trafficked Heroine, Turned Christian Counselor
-Merciless Venezuelan Drug Cartel With a Vendetta
-Former MWD with a Specialty in Narcotics Detection
-Missing Six Year Old Girl
At the very beginning, this story captivated my heart and my attention. From Beau (Danger's) battles with addiction and loss of direction in his life to the loss Paisley was grieving and the struggle she faced with Riot, my heart was invested in the story. As the story continued, I adored the precious relationship Beau had with his niece, Lyric, as well as with Riot. I loved the discovery over time of learning about Beau's past as well as Paisley's and enjoyed their swoon-worthy, budding romance. I was cheering them on all the way.
With a strong faith thread that I appreciated, I thoroughly enjoyed the other elements of the story such as the intense suspense, high-stakes action, team camaraderie, humor and incredible displays of courage. Because this story deals with human trafficking, I felt it was delivered well, in a way that presents hope and light amidst a very dark and dangerous underworld. The strength, determination and perseverance of the main characters was wonderfully presented and inspiring.
The sweet, heartwarming ending perfectly tied up the story and made me wish it wasn't over just yet.
Overall, I loved this book! This entire series so far has been a thrilling, gut-wrenching ride and I highly recommend this standalone to readers who love military styles stories that offer harrowing danger, battles between good and evil, heroism, faith, romance and working dogs!
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and I was not required, or encouraged, to write a positive review.
Highlights:
-Battle-Scarred Navy SEAL Hero
-Formerly Trafficked Heroine, Turned Christian Counselor
-Merciless Venezuelan Drug Cartel With a Vendetta
-Former MWD with a Specialty in Narcotics Detection
-Missing Six Year Old Girl
At the very beginning, this story captivated my heart and my attention. From Beau (Danger's) battles with addiction and loss of direction in his life to the loss Paisley was grieving and the struggle she faced with Riot, my heart was invested in the story. As the story continued, I adored the precious relationship Beau had with his niece, Lyric, as well as with Riot. I loved the discovery over time of learning about Beau's past as well as Paisley's and enjoyed their swoon-worthy, budding romance. I was cheering them on all the way.
With a strong faith thread that I appreciated, I thoroughly enjoyed the other elements of the story such as the intense suspense, high-stakes action, team camaraderie, humor and incredible displays of courage. Because this story deals with human trafficking, I felt it was delivered well, in a way that presents hope and light amidst a very dark and dangerous underworld. The strength, determination and perseverance of the main characters was wonderfully presented and inspiring.
The sweet, heartwarming ending perfectly tied up the story and made me wish it wasn't over just yet.
Overall, I loved this book! This entire series so far has been a thrilling, gut-wrenching ride and I highly recommend this standalone to readers who love military styles stories that offer harrowing danger, battles between good and evil, heroism, faith, romance and working dogs!
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and I was not required, or encouraged, to write a positive review.