Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouseBecause Daddy set out traps to catch those f^@kersThe stockings were hung by the chimney with careIn hopes that grenades would soon be in thereThe children were nestled, all snug in their bedsWhile visions of weapons danced in their headsAnd Mama in her nightie and I in my boxersHad just settled … I in my boxers
Had just settled down for a fun night together
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to grab my Sig Sauer
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Covered my junk and threw Mama her pants…
“What are we all doing here, Cap?” Sinner asked. “I thought we didn’t have any jobs.”
“We’re here because Hunter and Derek were attacked when they went out of town for Thanksgiving. We don’t know for sure who it was-”
“But you’re pretty sure it was Victor Adams,” Coop concluded.
I nodded, looking around at the anger on the men and women’s faces. We just couldn’t catch a break. “It’s the only threat that we know about.”
“What’s the plan?” Ice asked.
“That’s up to Chance,” I replied. “You plan to get married out of town, where we don’t have every available resource. But I won’t tell you that we can’t do it. Inevitably, it’s up to you.”
“That’s insane,” Alec spat. “We know this guy is coming for us and we’re going to leave ourselves in the open?”
“Or we use it as an opportunity to draw him out,” Chris suggested.
“You want to start a battle at my wedding?” Chance asked.
“Maybe we should-”
“I like it,” Chance grinned. “I mean, if you tell Morgan I said that, I’ll deny the hell out of it. But that sounds like a very…eventful wedding.”
“You can’t be serious,” I said in shock.
“Why not?” Chance shrugged with a little grin. “I mean, Coop’s been in hiding for how long now? I’m sure Cazzo’s ready to put his father-in-law in the ground, and it gives all of us a chance to have a little fun.”
“Hell yeah,” Cazzo grunted.
“You guys are certifiable,” I said in exasperation. “Do you have any idea what kind of planning is required to pull that off?”
“Cap,” Derek grinned, “isn’t that what we’re trained to do?”
“Well, yeah, but this is at someone’s wedding. Our wives will be there. Some of them are pregnant. Do you really want to put them in that kind of danger? Not to mention our kids!”
“The pregnant ladies have to stay behind,” Sinner said.
“Right, I’ll let you tell Maggie that.”
“Maggie’s pregnant?” The shock in his voice matched the paleness of his skin. “Shit, Cap. Why can’t you just keep it in your pants for five f^@king minutes?”
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I love a Christmas story and I loved the men and women of Reed Security. I cannot believe Giulia Lagomarsino makes every single one of the Reed Security books original, funny, heart stopping, and so, so good! I loved seeing how everyone is doing, who’s pregnant, who’s getting married, who’s moving forward in relationships. And on the flip side, who’s being stalked, who’s run from an abuser, and who needs Reed Security’s help. These guys are as protective and crazy as ever and these women are just as crazy and understanding of these alphas as ever. I never, ever want this series to end. So, so good.
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A great deal of love, men who are strong, smart, and at the same time hopelessly stupid and strange when it comes to romance.
Fireballs, cartels and assassins.
Must be love, romance and another wedding and holiday with Reed Security friends, foes, and families!
I love these guys!
It’s never a dull moment for the guys and gals of Reed Security and Christmas is no different and the past decides to rear its head again and put them on the defensive, but they not only have to deal with putting an end to the past but also keeping the ladies under control who don’t like to be told what to do. I loved seeing where Chance, Morgan and Payton were at after everything they had been through as well as everyone else of course and they are all the riot we are use to. Get ready for pregnancies, weddings, revenge, guns and fun as an all out war is fought to stop and enemy from ever harming one of them again.
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What a way to start the story of this book with some serious heart-stoppage because of what is happening! DANG! Two chapters in and I can see just how mad this Reed Security Christmas is going to get!!! My eyes are probably the size of saucers having just finished Chapter 5. This cannot be good! Oh Lord, Sebastian may be a dead man walking by the end of this story!!! Ok, I think Knight is pretty over the top cool. You are not going to believe the things that happen in this story….well….maybe you will. I don’t know. I think Giulia Lagomarsino has a very high bar to overcome for the next book in this series. I realize she is getting close to winding it down, but she REALLY set the bar HIGH on this story!!!!!!
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After Derek and Hunter are attacked Reed Security knows Victor Adams is coming after them again.
Derek, Hunter, Claire and Lucy leave the compound on a family visit but as they drive they realize that they are being followed. They turn into a National Park which is deserted in late November and leave the girls in the office then go to neutralize their pursuers. Seven vehicles arrive and they are forced to fight off nineteen attackers. They now know that Vanessa’s father Victor Adams intends to destroy Reed Security. What follow is a mixture of action and mayhem with the men doing what they think is best and the women ignoring what they say and doing what they think is needed.
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Eventful end of year celebrations
This episode is both a break from the tribulations of Reed Security, but also, a closing for the story of Vanessa and Cooper who helped her, to protect Vanessa from her father. A usual, the story is well written, with excellent characters and it is moving, tender, humorous, torrid and tense from the beginning to the end.
The story between Becky and Cooper is finally revealed, but Cooper does everything for distant Becky because he thinks he will save her from his suffering.
At the same time, and essentially the men of Reed Security, are devising a war plan to protect all women and children from the attack on Vanessa’s father, whom they think they will be able to stop during Chance and Morgan’s marriage. This is without counting on the equally rebellious minds of their women boosted by their hormones.
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Ms Lagomarsino has done it again! You never know what you’re going to get within this series. I thought this would be a festive dinner around the table, reminiscing about what’s happened in the past year, maybe some goofy presents. No, the author has a book full of fun, action/adventure, and romance! We catch up with all the couple as they come together for a celebration. When an old threat re-emerges, Reed Security family is not going to get caught unprepared ever again. This is a Christmas tale the Reed Security way, and it wouldn’t be the same without their brand of fireworks.
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Wow! Another wild and exciting story about the members of Reed Security! Full of fun, witty dialog and adventure!!
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This book was entertaining and kept my attention from start to finish. The characters are well developed and engaging and have chemistry from the start. The storyline flowed smoothly.
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I’m not sure how the author kept everyone’s backstory in place, but I love the way she combined all of the couples into this Christmas issue and kept true to their personalities from their own storyline. As each series unfolded, bits and pieces were added to the main characters and their mates. By the time a few episodes are read, the characters started to take on a personality, familiarity, and connection that I really loved.
Not many author’s have the ability to create a continuous storyline that keeps the reader interested and engaged. Each book so far has been a treasured find!
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I have enjoyed every one of Ms Lagomarsino’s books.
Every book is original, well written, enjoyable, funny in places with many different twists and turns.
The Reed Security guys are as protective and crazy as ever and their women are just as crazy at times.
This is such a good series; I hope the books keep coming.
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That’s it! This crew is certifiably crazy! This book has some really funny parts, especially the modified version of the Night before Christmas. There is a lot of action and serious suspenseful parts. The wives end up joining in the fiasco of catching and eliminating a bad guy. Knight, the assassin, has some unfinished business the affects a young teenage boys well being. There is quite the cast of unique characters each with their own special or gruesome backgrounds. Lots of babies are coming. The boys have been busy. This was just upside down and sideways. Interesting tale with a lot of storylines. Very enjoyable and entertaining read!
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The perfect ending for this series. Most of it funny and all of it awesome. Cap’s story for his girls, was brilliant and sooo funny. The wedding( I’m not telling who’s) was perfect fit for the Reed family. Yeah, family, because I think the Reed Security is a big family and I love them all.Even the new ones.So,it was a real pleasure reading this book and I recommend it to everyone.
I absolutely love the Reed Security series and this book only made new love it that much more. The characters are so easy to relate to. The story line as always was Epic.
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OMG! Only Reed Security would have stuff happen during the holidays! I love this series! If you haven’t read any of the other books, you definitely should before reading this one! I can’t wait to see what’s next!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you Giulia! Totally hilarious holiday episode of Reed Security. Loved catching up with Chance and Morgan (Payton too). Getting the whole gang together, including having Becky back, was priceless as always.
Turning Chance & Morgan’s wedding into an all out war zone is nothing new to these guys. Having the we omen involved, now that brought a whole new level. Claire, bless he heart. It was all Derek could do not to laugh at her antics.
When everything came to a head, though, there was no way Maggie and the other women were going to be left out. Oye, Maggie…just wait for this one. While the guys got everything cleared and under control – completely on the perimiter mind you, they did not anticipate Freckles! Oh boy, NEVER forget Freckles! You just have to read to find out how she ‘helps’ the guys.
Oh, the wedding, right. That’s what started this whole thing. Well, not really started, but you’ll know what I mean when you read for yourself. Do Chance and Morgan actually get married?
And Becky. Where did she enter into this forray? Well, despite Coop keeping her at a distance because of his own self loathing, she insisted on attending – and manning surveillance. Coop was livid that she could be hurt, but had no choice as he was repeatedly informed. (Only making him more infuriated.) After pushing Becky away once to many times, he realized how much he needed her. If he could change for anyone, it would be her. Will she accept his apology? Will they have a chance together? Maybe, will Becky come back? Again, read the book!
I was fortunate to receive this as an ARC, however that in no way effected my opinion or review of this book. It was fabulous and totally hilarious!