He never knew a world so cruel and inhumane existed…
Little did I know the one-time-job I’d taken would plunge me into a world filled with mob ties and illegal activities or bring me face to face with the woman of my dreams. Isla Chambers was a blinding vision wrapped in Kevlar and topped in a baseball cap with FBI stitched on it.
With the sexy Isla working by my side, I gladly offered my … it.
With the sexy Isla working by my side, I gladly offered my assistance as the FBI’s only tether in uncovering this operation.
Besides, this could launch my career even further so refusing wasn’t an option.
The risk seemed small … or so I thought.
Not only did it expose Isla to danger, it also placed a huge target on my back.
It wasn’t long before I was drowning in unimaginable darkness.
How could a world so cruel and inhumane exist?
Days and nights merged until I was nothing but broken fragments.
The beautiful face that had brought me so much joy, was stolen from memory as I surrendered to the blackness now ruling my soul.
That carefree, innocent young man was beaten out of existence.
In his place, only an empty shell remained.
Until the day Isla walked back into my crumbling reality.
Was I too lost for that dream to live on?
If she still wanted me, I knew one thing.
I wasn’t worthy of her purity anymore.
ACER is a spin-off of One Blissful Night (A West Sisters Novel), but it is a stand-alone novel. If you love mysteries, thrillers, suspense, and the darker side of romance, download ACER today!
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An emotional journey that you won’t soon forget.
Acer is just drifting through life with no direction. He’s got just a few months to figure things out before his parents cut him off. He ends up taking a job for a friend hauling a mysterious package. Things don’t feel right, so when he opens it he gets the shock of his life.
Isla, an FBI agent gets the call. She’s beautiful, driven and dedicated to her job. This is the kind of case that becomes life changing.
Everything is complicated. Acer got involved with the wrong people and now they want their package. It’s Isla’s job to protect him. The only problem is, she’d rather get him naked.
Their attraction is instant, but they need to focus on finding the bad guys. Things are a lot more complicated than they originally thought. The corruption runs deep and now Acer’s life is in danger.
Just when you can’t imagine things getting worse, they do. Isla won’t give up. She wants justice. She’ll never stop until everyone is safe and she takes down every criminal involved in the case.
A story that is action packed. It’s emotional and full of plot twists I did not see coming. Acer was strong, resilient and a fighter. He may have been lost at times, but he found his own way. Isla was persistent and determined. She never gave up hope. She wasn’t going to let the criminals win or steal anything more from her.
Wrought with sexual tension, great chemistry, many emotionally charged moments and unexpected twists, this story will take you on a journey. Buckle up, because the ride is intense! This is romance, suspense and drama all in one sexy story.
Unbelievable!!! What a story!!! I never expected this. Annie writes amazing books, but this one was something else! I loved Isla and Acer! This is a standalone even though the characters are connected to others from previous books. Their story is filled with so much. There’s twists, turns, suspense, amazing chemistry and the ride of your life. I could not turn the pages quick enough. Loved this book so much!!!
* A review copy was provided by the author. *
HOLY COW!!! A.M. Hargrove has knocked this one out of the park. I was all in from the very beginning and this story didn’t let me go until the very end, and even then she has me hanging on for the next book in the Kent Brothers Series!!!
This book was such a rollercoaster of emotions. I was happy one minute and then my world was torn apart. Without giving to much away….just know that your heart will go through a lot while reading this book, but in the end it all works out and will leave you smiling.
I am not going to spoil the storyline for anyone, but I will say that this book is a spin off of One Blissful Night (West Sister Series). One Blissful Night is a complete standalone novel, but Annie leaves us hanging in the epilogue. I have to be honest and say, I totally forgot about that lead in to Acer until I started this book. You don’t have to read that book before starting Acer….this is a complete standalone novel, but you will see some past characters in this story. Acer’s story starts off right where the epilogue ended. I couldn’t imagine how his story was going to play out!! It was both Amazing and heartbreaking in one story.
This is the story of Acer and Isla. It is told in Dual POV and is a complete standalone, but it does have a lead in to the next story in the epilogue. A.M. Hargrove does leave some unanswered questions in this book, which I am guessing will be answered in the next two books!!
If you are looking for an amazing romance novel that will take you out of your comfort zone, without being to graphic, but also love a suspense story that will keep you guessing then this is one to add to your TBR list. Definitely 1-click this book when it releases.
Little did Acer know that helping out a friend would end up putting him in the middle of an FBI case filled with drugs, human trafficking and the mob. As the youngest of four boys and the one that never seemed to make his parents proud, Acer feels that his only chance at redirecting these feelings is to work side by side with the FBI to solve the case. Falling in love with Isla and becoming a target was not part of the plan, but once the smoke clears Acer has more battles to deal with. Can he finally make his family proud? Or will his involvement become the worst thing to ever have happened. Heart wrenching and at times very hard to get through this book was another great read from A.M. Hargrove. Filled with angst, horror and redemption it will be a story that stays with you long after you finish reading it.
I love FBI themed books and this was a great one. It pits good vs. evil and I had to remind myself that this most likely was an HEA. A roller coaster of emotions as the bad people sometimes appeared to be winning. Emphasizes the importance of family, forgiveness, and redemption. Excellent story and characters. I look forward to the next book in the series. I received an ARC of this book and I am giving an honest review.
I read an advance copy for an honest review.
First off, I love how all of the books are somehow interconnected.
Acer is Brax’s baby brother. He is sort of the black sheep of the family, even though he has a good heart. He is asked, by a friend to do a job, which will pay him a lot of money. When he doesn’t get paid upfront, he decides to take a part of the the shipment as collateral. When he opens the trailer, he is shocked by his discovery.
Isla works for the FBI. She is also connected to Brax. Her brother plays football with him and she is good friends with Reynolds. She is tough as nails and has to prove her place in a “man’s world”. She gets the call to investigate what is in the trailer that Acer opened.
This is unlike any story that I have previously read by the author. Besides the Insta-love story between Acer and Isla, is a complicated story about the underworld of crime, not knowing who to trust and heartache and heartbreak. It also gives you faith in some parts of humanity and a great love story.
Having been a huge fan of this author for some time now, getting this book was a huge unique ride written by her. I ADORED the concept. My mind is blown at the depth and the heart that she wrote into this story. Plus with how it is completely intertwined with her last two previous series, perfection! Acer has been the black sheep of the family if you will. Always messing up. No focus. Could never compete with his brothers and their success. But a life changing moment gives him such drive and passion. I think that is what I love about Acer. He was driven when he felt his calling. Then you have Isla. She is a no nonsense girl who loves her job and wants to save the world essentially and I loved her for it. She has a pure heart of gold.
Overall, between the concept of this story, the romance intertwined, I could not put it down once I started. You could really feel the immense passion that the author has for this top and righting the wrongs in the world. My heart broke at moments because of the topic of this story. But the grit and determination of both Acer and Isla made it stunning. Their passion for each other, beautiful. Another amazing story by Hargrove!
I went into reading Acer without looking at the blurb or finding anything out about the plot, and I ended up really enjoying it.
This is not a light story. Instead it’s full of action, suspense, and romance. Acer takes a one-time job his friend offers to make some money. It ends up getting him in a world of trouble, but also brings Isla into his life. She’s an FBI agent who is tasked with protecting Acer. Not the best time for them to fall for each other but the chemistry between them is undeniable.
If you have read any of the author’s other books, a few familiar faces show up as well. Acer is Brax’s younger brother, but you don’t need to have read that book to understand this one.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
WOW! This book captivated me from the beginning until the end. I love the characters and love that this book pulled me into a world that I know very little about. This is absolutely the kind of book I love to find that is just everything! Love the storyline! I stayed up reading until I finished. So amazing!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!
What a story!! A page turner filled with suspense, drama and action. Acer gets himself into a predicament where he meets Isla. These two instantly hit it off but trouble soon follows and things get dicey making this a must read. All I can say is you do not want to miss out because if you ask me it is some of the author’s best writing. Cannot wait for more.
Omg I loved this book! It started out with some mystery and then BAM the unexpected happened. I smiled and laughed a bit and my heart also broke and I cried.
“How could a world so cruel and inhuman exist?”
Acer is such a sweet good man with a bit of alphaness to him. What he endured was gut wrenching, yet he came out on top.
Ilsa is loving and so stubborn and never lost site of what or who she wanted, no matter how much she was pushed away.
I loved Ilsa and Acer together, they made such a great team and the sexual chemistry between them was HOT. This book touches a very sensitive topic, but A.M. Hargrove wrote it so well.
When I first saw the blurb, I honestly was unsure if I would like ACER since it was about the mob. It’s a topic that has never interest me. However, I was excited that it was Brax’s baby brother – Yes, please!! Plus, I’ve always loved suspense and to add romance is another bonus! Well, let me just say that I loved this book!!
I love the instant attraction between Isla and Acer. I love how their relationship unfolds and the suspense is great! This book makes you feel for the characters. In fact, it has all the feels – happiness, sadness, suspense, and horror to name a few. My heart ached for Isla and I was anxious for Acer. Warning: There are some serious issues included that will weigh heavy on your heart. You may need some tissues or read alone!
This book is told in a dual POV and a complete standalone. As always, the epilogue leaves you speechless and ready for more. Did I really just read that??!!
Annie, this book is worth 5 stars! It is apparent that you poured every ounce into this masterpiece!
Omg!!! I Acer!!
I cannot express just how much I loved Acer… it was such a beautiful book. All of Annie’s books are just beautifully written, with a wonderful story. A few have such tragic moments, but I love how the characters overcome the tragedy. In this book, Acer had such a horrible experience that I just couldn’t help but cry at times. Acer was helping out a friend for some cash and picked up some cargo from a ship. Since he didn’t get paid like he was supposed to, he decided to help himself to some of the merchandise … and did he ever get the surprise of his life when he opened the back of the truck. He had been transporting women for trafficking. He called the FBI to come out and assist but this started a dark and dangerous path for Acer. He did however meet Isla, who is not only his brothers best friends little sister, but also one bad a$$ FBI agent. Together they try to figure out the human trafficking ring, but it starts to become VERY dangerous for anyone who gets involved. Can Acer overcome what was done to him and still be what Isla wants??
Omg.. omg.. omg. I just felt so horrified reading what Acer went thru. The book was so well written, I could almost feel the pain that both Acer and Isla went through. I can’t tell you just how wonderful I thought this book was. It does have some dark, dark moments that I would never wish on my worst enemy, but it has a HEA!
I give this book !!
I recieved an ARC for my honest review.
Acer and Isla’s story was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Acer has been through a lot in his life and his journey was painful. The bright and loving part during this journey was his love for Isla. This story has it’s dark moments but it’s so worth the read. You will definitely want to one click this book, you will not regret it. Congratulations to A.M. Hargrove on another great book
I have read books that were emotional roller coasters, this book was more like putting your emotions into a space shuttle and your emotions are sent careening through outer space.
I was in love and swooning so hard for Acer, within pages I was all in. He and Isla were absolute perfection. I don’t want to give anything away so I will only say prepare yourself for swooning, heartbreak, a hurricane of all the feels, while these characters go through hell to find the happily ever after we all dream about.
I am beyond excited for what’s to come
Holy mother of epic emotions! A.M. has truly outdone herself with this story! I have swooned, sighed, laughed, and sweet lord ugly cried! This story is beyond anything I have read in a long time!
Acer and Isla’s story isn’t for the faint of heart, but I challenge you all to read this. It is beyond beautiful, the love that these two share. But when life comes crashing down, it is the most excruciating depths of hell.
Remarkably written, Annie has truly brought out every single emotion that one can have! The darkness that is in the story, is handled so well. The light that surrounds Acer and Isla is why you can not stop reading. Your now the addict who is consumed by a story.
This one missed the mark for me. The premise of the story was good, but the delivery was disappointing. Our heroine, Isla, is an FBI agent who graduated at the top of her class at Quantico. Our Hero, Acer, is the youngest of 4 sons, but hasn’t quite found his niche/success that his older brothers have. As a result, he takes on a shady sounding job to earn some money since his parents are about to enforce some tough love and cut him off. He does the right thing and foils a large scale crime, which is how he meets Isla, who is the agent in charge of the investigation. There’s definitely an attraction brewing between them. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but, as the investigation continues, she crosses many professional lines that a top FBI recruit who has been on the job for several years (i.e. she’s not a rookie) should not be committing. The same could be said of her boss who sometimes appears like he doesn’t know what to do next. The biggest thing that bothered me was during Acer’s recovery. Going through such a traumatic situation, one wouldn’t expect him to be able to articulate his issues so readily. I expected his love for Isla would be his lifeline, but he never mentions it! Isla also went through something emotionally traumatic, and she seemed to bounce back without a thought. I also can’t believe the extended reunion sex scenes that seemed unbelievable considering the circumstances.
I am a huge fan of A.M. Hargrove and her amazing storytelling skills, but this was a bit different than I was used to. I went in blind so I had no clue what to expect but boy was I hooked!! Acer was a suspenseful, interesting read with characters you can’t help but to love. This book was filled with darkness, action, romance, and so many emotions. It was definitely one hell of a bumpy rollercoaster ride with tons of twists and turns and I was left wanting more at the end.
Acer is your typical sexy, brooding, yet charming hero. I felt for all that he went through and I was rooting for him to get his happy ending from the very beginning. Isla was a breath of fresh air. She is so strong, confident, and goes after what she wants and won’t stop till she gets it and she kicks butt in her career as an FBI agent. I loved also getting a sneak peek into their families as well.
I felt like the book was a little fast paced in some areas and I didn’t really care for the insta love aspect of the romance but overall I enjoyed this book and cannot wait for the next one!! I highly recommend for anyone looking for a dark, suspenseful, angsty read with likable characters and a deeper story line.