One former special forces Marine. One tall, handsome police detective who pushes all her buttons. One dangerous investigation that forces them to work together.Blair Mason is badass to the bone. She’s no stranger to loss and barely survived the mission that ended her military career. Now, as part of Team 52, she never shies away from a fight to ensure pieces of powerful ancient technology don’t … technology don’t fall into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, she’s often forced to “liaise” with the team’s contact at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. The tall, hard-bodied detective ignites her temper quicker than any man she’s ever known…and after a terrible massacre, she’s horrified to find that she and MacKade are being ordered to work together.
Detective Luke MacKade was born a protector. He takes care of his family, and as a dedicated homicide detective, he protects his city. He is less thrilled with his job of cleaning up after Team 52 after they tear through Vegas on a mission. Blair is a woman who sets him off just by breathing, but even he can’t deny the powerful attraction he feels to her strength and skill. When several cursed samurai swords are stolen in a bloody attack, it is up to Luke and Blair to get them back…before more blood is shed.
But others are after the swords and their hidden powers. As Luke and Blair’s dangerous investigation intensifies, they face danger at every turn. Luke battles his intense need to protect the woman he’s falling for, a woman who neither wants or needs his protection. But as their desire burns white-hot, Luke will learn that the toughest defenses are the ones around Blair’s heart.
Includes a preview of Undiscovered (Treasure Hunter Security #1)
Team 52
Mission: Her Protection (Lachlan and Rowan’s story)
Mission: Her Rescue (Seth and January’ story)
Mission: Her Security (Smith and Kinsey’s story)
Mission: Her Defense (Blair and Luke’s story)
Mission: Her Safety (Coming soon)
The Team 52 Romantic Suspense Series: Action Adventure Romance, Romantic Suspense, Military Romance, Contemporary Romance
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Romantic Suspense with a ton of high-voltage action!
Finally Blaire’s book!
Blair Mason is a former special forces Marine who barely survived her last mission. As part of Team 52 she never runs from a fight and ensures powerful ancient technology doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Unfortunately that means she frequently has to work with Las Vegas Detective Luke MacKade, who ignites her temper quicker than any man she has ever known. Now she is being forced to work with him to find some missing samurai swords.
“I see all those tough layers of yours, Blair. I see them, and I’ve decided to cut through them and find what’s beneath.”
Detective Luke is a protective, possessive alpha male who realizes Blair is exactly what he needs in a woman. He is never intimidated by her, he never tries to change her, and he continues to support her and her job. These two were the perfect kickass couple who had intense and steamy chemistry.
“I want you to move in with me. I want to fight with you, love you, wake up with you every day in my bed.”
Blair is probably my favorite character from this series. I have a girl crush on this badass woman and I am not ashamed of it. Blair is smart, strong, and deadly. She keeps everyone emotionally distant though because she is afraid of losing anyone else in her. Luke has to break down her barriers and show her he is determined to be with her. He never gives up and shows her how much she means to him. I loved how determined he was to win her over.
Hackett has done another amazing job with this book and I can’t wait to start the next one. Ty hasn’t had a lot of page time yet so I can’t wait to learn more about him.
Loved it!! Love the whole series!!
Loved these two… they really made me laugh.
This was a great read with lots of suspense. Will definitely recommend, but be warned. If you read the one, you will be hooked, and you will read them all.
Another good story from one of my favorite authors. The dangerous artifacts in each of these books are fascinating. I liked Luke once he really started to see who Blair is. I’m glad he took the time to look below her hard surface. I like each member of Team 52 and look forward to Ty’s story.
Loved these two… they really made me laugh.
This was a great read with lots of suspense. Will definitely recommend, but be warned. If you read the one, you will be hooked, and you will read them all.
I do wonder why it is the badass heroines they are the more stubborn?
Is it because of the male chauvinism of our society, so a strong kick-ass woman has to rethink and overthink things before to let go, as she can’t combine strength and softness.
Blair is that kind of woman, she lets nobody in, she has her group of very close friends but refuses to add to it, afraid to suffer from more loss.
I confess it is not my kind of favorite heroine, I do admire stubbornness but not when it is bordering idiocy.
While I’m totally into Luke MacKade, he is a protector in the soul but accepts his woman as she is, ready to just stand beside her if she just needs it. And when he knows he has found his other half, he goes for her, ready to win her over even if she drives him mad.
Hopefully Mrs Anna Hackett erases Blair’s pigheadedness with a full-action story with few pauses to just come up for air.
Can’t wait for the next book.
Anna Hackett is a one click author for me but that being said, this was still a great book. Blair & MacKade have been striking sparks off of each other since book one! Since she’s the #2 on Team 52, Blair is stuck liaising with MacKade, a detective on the Vegas PD. In this book, you learn about Blair’s past & the circumstances that have made her the woman she is. Then there’s MacKade, lol, who Blair doesn’t call by his first name Luke until later in the book, so hot! His past is just as painful & drives him to be the great detective that he is. This book had one of the best lines I’ve ever read & it was of course about badass Blair! Luke’s team just saw her take a guy down in a spectacular fashion & they are all commenting on it when one of Luke’s detectives said “I’d consider leaving my husband for her”! I snort laughed at that line, it was hilarious! The chemistry between Blair & Luke is through the roof & Luke is a man who knows what he wants & goes for it. The dirty talk that man does with Blair (fanning myself remembering), wow! I highly recommend this book & can’t wait for the next book about the tech guy Ty.
MISSION: HER DEFENSE takes you on a journey into the lives of Team 52 who find and secure ancient items that are a danger to society.
This story focuses on Blair Mason who is a Team 52 member. She is not only a sassy beauty but a powerful force. Hot Homicide Detective Luke MacKade is committed to protecting all that he cares for and his city. Blair and Luke have been battling wits for quite some time and now they are working together to secure deadly ancient swords. While they face horrific danger their attraction grows. Their chemistry runs deeper than a river but Luke needs to move with caution to break down the walls that surround Blair’s heart.
THRILLING read that is action-packed. The suspense had my heart pounding and the passionate romance sizzles. The humor and the camaraderie between Team 52 is awesome. I loved Blair and Luke together as they make a perfect couple. Finding this to be a most entertaining read; {I reviewed on a voluntary basis without any compensation or any stipulations of what I should write in my review.}
Another great Team 52 book. Luke and Blair have plenty in common – protective, strong and smart. Where they are different is he’s a by the book cop and she’s anything but. That said, together they compromise and get the job done. Plenty of action and steam and some little known facts (check them out! Who knew?) The rest of Team 52 is not quite a prominate in the book but are there when needed. Enjoy!
Blair and Mac! Blair may have a prosthetic eye but she is still keeping both eyes on Mac, who possibly could give AAA from THS a run for his money in the smoking hot LEO market!
Blair is used to being respected by her team but she sometimes forgets she is also a beautiful woman with a snarky sense of humour! Mac, however, seems to manage to ignite every nerve ending she has, not all of them in a nice way!
With some ancient swords on the loose, with some very serious homicide-inducing effects, they are going to have to work together.
Lots of humour, snarky dialogue and a huge dose of camaraderie. I so enjoy these romps with Team 52. I have a new hobby of logging all of Brooks T-shirts too! (I failed on this one and have to hand back by Star Wars Fan badge! 🙁 ) Ty is next up and I’m so looking forward to watching him fall!
When mortal Japanese artifacts were running havoc in LA, Team 52 was called to the first row. The antagonism between Blair Mason and Detective Luke MacKade was put to the test, their emotions were explosive and dangerous situations were causing them to reevaluate their feelings. The past had left its mark and was threating something that could be good. Wow! What a pair! Action-packed story with exciting and intense descriptions and narrations that had me following the plot development eagerly. Not a moment to get bored! Good and exciting suspense, lot of violence, strong emotions, passion and a twist that I didn’t expect. What a ride!
This is a great book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Team 52 is a great series to read and I highly recommend it.
I always enjoy a kickass heroine and this book delivers. The chemistry and interaction between Blair and Luke is wonderful. An alpha male trying to come to terms with an alpha female. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
This can be read as a stand-alone, but it is even better when the series is read in order. It is hard to find the words to describe how truly amazing the stories that Ms. Hackett creates are. This story has lots of action, suspense, mystery, humor, and romance. The main characters are fully developed and the secondary characters enhance the story. The hero and heroine get their HEA and there isn’t a cliff hanger ending, but there is lead in to the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves their romance with lots of plot and action!
What an exciting series – I love this story!
I am ever amazed at the powerful artifacts located by Team 52, usually after devastating loss of life. This is no exception. Blair and Luke find themselves in one dangerous situation after another. Blair has an amazing ability to come out ahead in almost every situation. It’s a shame she won’t let herself get close enough to love someone. Luke not only has her back, he’s very persistent in getting past her protective barriers. It’s a tempestuous relationship (what else would you expect from Blair?). In the end, the big lawman prevails!
I never tire of seeing Team 52 in action, whether it’s searching for information, or fighting adversaries. Excellent reading!