Sex… Spies… Stalkers… StarsThree incredible hours was all it took to form a bond that refuses to be broken.Saying goodbye after Valentine Roulette had crushed them both, but Ryder Helms is a realist. He knows his CIA covert career will never allow him to be with a superstar like Khloe Monroe. Deep undercover in Russia, Ryder has done unspeakable things to prove his loyalty to the Volkov Bratva. … loyalty to the Volkov Bratva. When faced with a morality test no man should have to take, he’s forced to burn years of undercover work, earning himself very powerful and dangerous enemies who will stop at nothing to exact their revenge.
Now an A-list Hollywood actress, Khloe discovers that with fame comes danger. When she is uncertain whom she can trust, she turns to her friends, Chase and Jaxson, for help. She didn’t expect them to bring in an experienced bodyguard. A dominant who had the power to command her body, and crush her heart.
Discovering Khloe was in danger is all it takes to bring Ryder to her side, but was his presence putting her at even more risk? It terrifies him to think of what the Volkovs would do if they got their hands on the actress who had stolen his heart.
He knew one thing for certain. No one got to hurt Khloe Monroe but himself.
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It always seems to be the books that leave the biggest impact on me that leave me with the fewest words to say about them. I’ve come at Ryder and Khloe’s story pretty much backwards by reading about where they are now (in Purged) first before going back to their beginning to discover how they got there. This book was an emotional roller-coaster. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, I sighed. This book has all of the elements that are why I love reading suspenseful romance: an alpha protector determined to save the day, a feisty heroine who refuses to be left out, and a twisty plot that leads me down several rabbit holes while thwarting the villain. This book also teases us with the starts of a few side stories that I can’t wait to read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
Plenty of sizzle is combined with plenty of emotion to create a romance that will melt your heart and raise your temperature. I adored Khloe and Ryder. This book actually continues their story which begins in Black Light: Valentine Roulette. So if you want the complete story you should read that first. But I do think you could read this as a standalone. The story line keeps you entertained and engaged with lots of drama, suspense, intensity and action.
4.5 stars
This was one of my favorite stories from the Roulette series and desperately wanted more from these two. Their relationship is one that I would have never expected but this author has made it work. In fact, I cannot see them with anyone else. Especially with the fact that they both have their own baggage (especially Khloe) and the author really works to show how these two can heal together and also find love.
I’m really enjoying this series. Ryder is in my top ten BBF’s. I cannot wait until the next book of the series.
Ryder and Khloe meet and spend one night together at Black Light! He is involved in some very dangerous work and she is a Hollywood actress. THey can never be together, right? Even after several months of being apart, neither can forget about each other. Both throw themselves into their work trying to forget each other but things have a way of getting them back together. When Khloe picks up a stalker, Ryder is the one who is assigned to help protect her. His own past is also catching up with him. Two strong willed persons who need each other to be complete but who also need to take care of the danger that is getting closer to them both. Drama, intrigue, smoking hot sex scenes and two people who the reader finds themselves cheering for!! I have loved every book in this series and can’t wait for more to come!
Ryder to the rescue
This is my 2nd book by Livia in the Black Light series and I was thrilled to read the continuing story of Khloe and Ryder who I first met in Black Light Redux – Brat with their intense Valentine Roulette night. When Ryder lands back in the States and hears that Khloe has a stalker, he heads out to head her security. Yet with Khloe’s fame, Ryder has to lay on the down low to protect his identity. What happens to their relationship after Ryder catches the stalker? You have to read to find out and you definitely won’t want to put the book down with all the plot twists.
I loved this book it was so different to the story in Roulette but so so good. It is unusual for both of the main characters to be in danger and even though it wasn’t “real” for Khloe it was just as much of a concern. This book has it all – suspense, intrigue love and hot hot sex. The dynamic between Ryder and Khloe is magnetic. I did feel bad for Trevor but I have the feeling it is not the last we see of him, at least I hope so. The involvement of Jax, Chase and Emma was heartwarming and the scene at Black Light with all 5 of them was amazing. I can’t wait for Black Sky Ops to find out what happens.
I absolutely adore a good suspense story with in a heavy romance element. Add in that this is a Black Light story by Livia Grant and I am sold.
Likes: Her characters. Ms. Grant has the wonderful ability of creating characters that readers will become emotionally attached to. And since this is a Black Light story, we also get to revisit with some of our favorites from other stories, which adds to the well-rounded character development. Did I mention this is a suspense story? Times 2? Yup, we have Khloe’s stalker and the backlash from Ryder’s job to contend with.
If you haven’t read any of Ms. Grant’s works, you’re in for a real treat. The story was compelling and oh so sweet. And sexy. Can’t leave that out or it wouldn’t be Livia Grant.
I really wanted to love this book especially since I’ve wanted more of this couple since the Valentine’s Roulette. However, it just didn’t come together for me. There were many parts to it and each one was good but when it was all added up there was almost too much going on. I would have liked to see the focus more on the two main characters. I know this book is setting up for new things but it was a bit disappointing on that end. I just had high hopes for it and I think it would have been better a little streamlined. The ending was almost jarring considering all the buildup. However, it was definitely a solid read that I would recommend.
Having loved Khloe and Ryder in Black Light Valentine’s Roulette, I really wanted to know what happened next. We know, because of his job, that Ryder had to walk away but would this super hot couple get a second chance?
Ryder’s on leave from his super spy job when he hears that Khloe has been threatened. I loved how uber dominant and take charge Ryder is, but at times it made Khloe seem a little weak and wishy-washy. She never really got to stand up to him and whilst I know it was partly the dynamics of their relationship, at times it felt controlling in an overriding her wishes way. He also brought their sex/play life into her work life and that was very much a ‘no’ for me.
This was more than made up for, however, by their amazing chemistry and the romantic suspense element. There were a few very intense BDSM scenes but not as many as I had expected with this being a Black Light novel. That’s not to say that the steam level isn’t high because it is. However, by having ‘tamer’ sex scenes it keeps the struggle for a relationship, given the threats to their lives, at the forefront of the story.
I’m not sure if I love or hate Ms Grant for that epilogue. On one hand it didn’t leave time for me to bask in their love before a new problem was introduce. On a positive it does mean more time with Khloe and Ryder – yay!
I first fell in love with Khloe and Ryder in Valentine Roulette and I was happy when Livia Grant announced there would be a full book. This book kept my attention from the first until the last page.
My heart just broke for Khloe and what she had to go through on a daily basis. Ryder is such a strong man, but he has a heart of gold and he is so good to Khloe. I cheered when they finally met again.
I just loved reading about their relationship and how Khloe blossoms under Ryder’ s care. There is a lot going on in this book and I was a bit worried if all the loose ends would be tied up, but luckily Livia managed to wrap everything up and create a setup for a new series. Which I am already looking forward to.