A life debt… isn’t just another assignment. She’s also the younger sister of his best friend, the man who died taking bullets meant for him. There’s no way Derek can refuse.
An inescapable attraction…
Jenna Hamilton doesn’t need a bodyguard, especially not one hired by her intrusive and controlling father. She knew the risks when she signed on to work in rural Afghanistan, and the hospital already has armed security. She also doesn’t need the distraction of a big, brooding operative skulking about, even if he is her late brother’s best friend—and sexy as hell. As far as she’s concerned, he can pack up his Humvee and drive into the sunset. And, no, nothing her hormones have to say about him will change her mind.
A merciless enemy…
From the moment his boots hit the ground in Afghanistan, Derek does his best to win Jenna over, posing as her brother so the two of them can spend time alone. Except that what he feels for her is anything but brotherly. Stolen moments lead to secret kisses—and an undeniable sexual attraction that shakes them both to the core. But events have been set into motion that they cannot escape. When a ruthless warlord sets his sights on Jenna, Derek will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it costs him his heart—or his life.
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Derek had a rough childhood, in and out of foster homes until he became of age and joined the military. He was a Green Beret but now owns a security company with one of his buddies. He is contacted by a Senator who wants him to bring his daughter back from Afghanistan. Jenna is working as a midwife in Afghanistan and has eighteen months left on her contract. Derek tries to convince her to go back to the US but she is adamant about staying. But when a militia group try to kidnap Jenna, Derek must get her out of there fast. They have a compound close by and get her there. It’s getting her out of the country that’s going to be tricky. But if anyone can it’s the Cobra team. Derek doesn’t do relationships but finds himself falling for Jenna. Can he open his heart and finally love someone?
Great story with plenty of action and sexiness. I truly loved this story and hope more from these guys are to come.
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She’s baaaack! For the past few years, I’ve enjoyed Pamela Clare’s contemporary romances, but Hard Target reminds me that this author sets the gold standard for romantic suspense. Oh how I have missed this! Ms. Clare knows how to craft a very suspenseful story with the right amount of romance.
Hard Target is the first book in the Cobra Elite series following the adventures of the operatives working at Cobra International. We know and love Javier, Nick and Holly make an appearance, but this story is about Derek Tower. Derek is approached by high-handed Senator Hamilton to bring back his daughter, Jenna, from the Middle East where she is working as a midwife in a women’s clinic. Derek goes, but not because of the father, but because he feels it owes it to Jenna’s brother, who died in the line of duty protecting Derek. The story flows seamlessly from a less than perfect beginning for the pair to a breath-taking escape from the bad guys complete with gunshots, torture, and captivity. The scenes are written with the perfect amount of detail to capture the intensity of the moment, but it is not bogged down by the minutia. I read this book in one sitting because I simply could to put it down. The best news is that this is the beginning of a series and already I cannot wait for the next book.
Hard Target is the first in a gritty new series by Pamela Clare. This story takes us to Afghanistan and a young midwife who is trying to help the (very) young mothers in the new reality of the women in Afghanistan. Sent to try and convince her to leave Derek Tower CEO of Cobra Elite is prepared for every contingency but her. His best friends little sister is all grown up and stubborn as the day is long. But when danger comes she knows she can count on him to keep her safe. This is romantic suspense at its finest. I really look forward to future installments of this series.
What a great start to a new series, I enjoyed every moment. This couple were meant to be and had a sizzling connection. This book is reality, bringing world events into a story and keeping us glued to the story. The story wasn’t over shadowed by the romance, there was plenty of action and danger. Can’t wait for the next book in this series, I loved it.
Derek Tower and his partner, Javier Corbray, own Cobra International Security. They take on sensitive missions as well as others that the government can’t. Derek has been ordered by Senator Hamilton to bring his daughter, Jenna, home from Afghanistan…whether she wants to come home or not. Jenna is six months in to a two-year assignment to instruct the locals in prenatal care due to the high death rate for both mothers and babies. Derek insists he will encourage Jenna to come home, due to the danger for midwives in the country, but he will not force her to return to the United States. When Jenna’s actions cause a minor upset at the hospital, Derek smooths things over, but he knows that danger is headed their way. A wealthy warlord, who approved Jenna’s mission, may have changed his mind and Derek needs to get Jenna out of the country. Has Jenna’s relationship as the daughter of a Senator who sits on the Armed Services Committee, increased the risk to her safety? Derek and Jenna share an amazing attraction and he knows he must keep her safe for her benefit as well as his own. A thrilling beginning to a spin-off of the I Team series. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
Derek the owner of Cobra Security is called in to get the sister of the man who saved his life.Jenna is a midwife helping women in a unstable country. This is a great start to a new series. The action is super intense,the sex scenes are steamy and the story will leave you wanting more.All our favorite I Team members make a brief appearance. Keep up the awesome work Ms. Clare we are eagerly awaiting the next book! Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an fair and honest review.