Paranormal Shifter Military Special Ops Romance. Book seven in the bestselling series PSI-Ops! Paranormal Security and Intelligence Operative Rurik Romanov has been put on light duty while he recovers from a brutal attack orchestrated by The Corporation and their genetically engineered hybrids. The alpha-male Russian bear-shifter is not exactly thrilled with his new assignment—babysitting a … new assignment—babysitting a person of interest—but he’s a soldier, and an order is an order. The woman he’s tasked with keeping an eye on has ties to the very organization that left him injured in the first place. He isn’t sure if she’s friend or foe, but he does know his shifter side has a primal interest in her.
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I absolutely love this series, and this book is a superb addition. It is funny and irreverent, all while having a very serious storyline. This has something for everyone – action, adventure, snicker inducing humor and some VERY (Bill and Gus, I’m looking at you here!) interesting characters. This was a much needed break from reality, I’m going to have to do an entire series reread now! Thank you!
Act of Surveillance: Paranormal Security and Intelligence an Immortal Ops World Novel (PSI-OPS/Immortal Ops Book 7)- Mandy Roth
Rurik is a grumpy alpha bear shifter that has been introduced in other series. As with many of the new books in the series, years ago there were children and babies rescued from “the Coorporation’s” horrible facilities that experimented and held their subjects prisoner, better known as the Asia Project. Now many of those rescued babes and children are grown and many have certain gifts or abilities they keep hidden as they don’t remember their childhood trauma.
Now many of the females are resurfacing and as it turns out are fated mates of the any men that rescued them.
Liberty is a great heroine despite some OCD tendencies, who is protective of others and becomes instantly drawn to Rurik who has been charged with protecting her. Not used to such “menial” responsibilities he agrees to the assignment, not that he had much choice.
There is a lot of fun in the book provided by Bill and Gus who provide a lot of insight into Liberty and Rurik’s true relationship (mates). Lots of comedy also provided by the other ops members such as the Fang Gang.
A great entertaining addition to the series that can also be read as a stand alone. A quick page turning read filled overcoming past evil that threatens Liberty and the other rescued children. romance, lol humor, suspense and a great adventure that should be enjoyed by all readers of Ms. Roth’s books.
A brilliantly funny and enthralling book, well done again Mandy M Roth, I can’t tell you how much I enjoy every one of your books, you are a wonderfully talented story teller. Please don’t stop writing, until you really have to of course.
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“Act of Surveillance: Paranormal Security and Intelligence® an Immortal Ops® World Novel (PSI-Ops/Immortal Ops Book 7) is a story in the Immortal Ops series and within this series is another series: The Paranormal Security and Intelligence where this is Book 7. Got that?? LOL Each story is a stand alone and the plot is different from most SciFi stories. Although, they can be read alone, I recommend reading them in order.They sizzle, smolder and electrify!! Are rich in content, character development and we care and worry about the characters. We continue to meet them in various stories.
Now, we meet, again Rurik Romanov, a Russian Bear Shifter, who is recovering from an attack from the Corporation. He’s not happy with his new assignment, to watch over Liberty Mansfield but he’s a soldier and follows orders. Liberty Mansfield had been held by the Corporation, as a child and she has recurring nightmares of the torture she and others received as children. Rurik discovers that the new job has him watching over a beautiful woman who has his Bear standing up at attention and brings back memories of children being tortured and tested on by the Corporation. Rurik has some company with him, Bill and Gus, everyone’s favorite funny, crazy guys. They keep him growling but Liberty loves them. Bill and Gus will have you in stitches in this story, you find yourself loving the antics they get into dragging poor Rurik along for the ride. Someone from Ruriks past is watching him and they are also interested in Liberty. Good thing, Bill and Gus are came along!
There is so much chemistry, comedy, intrigue and suspense in this story. I couldn’t put it down. Mandy Roth continues to give us a wonderful, amazing and intriguing SciFi series.
I really enjoyed getting to know Rurik more in this installment. He is such a big teddy bear. I really enjoyed seeing how Liberty and her friends are trying to figure out their past history and are trying to find other people similar to them with their talents. Rurik’s past comes to haunt him in full force and his foe is out to get him. Will his foe succeed in time and make Rurik pay? Check out this series to find out.
This book does get steamy, so I would recommend this series to mature readers who enjoy reading military paranormal romance novels. Trust me, you gotta meet Bill and Gus. Bill always makes my day. He’s a total hoot.
The narrator, D.C. Cole does a wonderful job in bringing the story to life with his narration skills. Very easy to follow along and recognize early on who is speaking. I highly recommend the audiobook.
Rurik was the Russian bear who I always wanted to read about, I am glad that I finally got to read his story. This was an interesting story each new book brings about a different aspect of the seedy underbelly that is the paranormal world. I like finding out even more about what is going down and I cannot wait for the next book.
Beware the Bear
It’s actually really funny watching these Alpha Males try to deny their attraction to their fated. The antics they pull can leave you laughing thru the scene. Rurik takes a really long time to catch up & it’s Bill & Gus that kinda save the day. It’s nice that Gus is playing a bigger role in these last books, it seems like they need that extra edge to keep in front of The Corporation.
And Liberty for Rurik!
I totally love the hijinks between Ms. Roth’s guys. It doesn’t matter how serious they might be there is such comradery between them all and it adds just that touch of humor that keeps a reader glued to the page while a romance is set in motion. This particular romance has a decades-old history as Libs finally finds her savior from childhood. Poor Rurik doesn’t know what’s hit him.
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I really liked this book, Of course any time Bill and Gus are around you know things are going to take a turn on the comedic side and then something is going to happen.. Liberty is such a powerful person (even as a child) and doesn’t even realize it, yet she is very caring. I felt so bad for all the kids but I couldn’t help laugh at what happened when she met the guys and then Rurik.. I love the way she came at Rurik in the front yard and how she wasn’t even thinking of being afraid of him… Let me stop so I don’t spoil the book for anyone… I couldn’t put this book down! I can’t wait for the next book.
Ms. Roth is an amazing talent and I so enjoy her books, this one Act of Surveillance, another in the Ops series. Ohhh and I lovers me some Bear. *grins*
Our story this time is the sexy Russian bear op Rurik Romanov, whatever else he is, he is a soldier, and whatever job he is assigned he gets it done. His latest assignment makes him a bit of a grumpy bear, he isn’t fond of babysitting duty less fond of it when he isn’t so where his assignment’s loyalty lies.
Rurik and his ‘brothers’ all part of an experiment which his now duty is assigned to keeping a pretty lady protected. The lady worked/works for the same organization responsible for the experiments. Rurik would love to keep the little pretty at arm’s length but his bear is giving him grief.
Everyone has a past our little sexy and our big bear are no different, they will find out things about themselves they didn’t know. Our girl is hit with some feels and not sure what to do, the bear though yeah see he’s knowing even if Rurik/Liberty are playing clueless.
Oh, we can’t leave the play-by-play from the brothers, makes me wanna hug up on our poor grumpy bear.
I enjoyed Ruirk and Liberty very much, the slow and sexy, the bit of mystery and danger. Their personalities just fit a lot of fun to read and loved the characters. The only thing I didn’t care much for is the flashbacks, but that’s me I don’t like them in any story. Fun, sweet, sexy grab it, read it and enjoy.Mandy M. Roth
This one has drama, suspense and danger and is action packed. Loved Bill. Great characters and story. This one keeps you reading.
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This was a great book! It had such funny parts. I love Rurik and his “father” and how funny those two were. Liberty is amazing and I can’t wait to see what her and Isobel and Daisy get into!
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OMG I loved this book! I have been waiting on Rurik’s book to come out and I’m so glad it did. This book is off the chart with chemistry. What is a stubborn old bear to do when going through physical therapy but to take an assignment babysitting his mate. They met briefly when she was younger and now she is all grown up with some powers of her own that she cannot explain. The Corporation has been biding its time along with an old friend of Rurik’s, when they come calling will Rurik, Wild Bill and Gus be able to keep her and her friends safe. This is a must read!
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Mandy you did it again! It never ceases to amaze me how many books I have been in the adjoining series is and they never get boring! Like all the others the corporation is up to their games again. But this time you have a villain from one of the ops members passed who works for the corporation. What little did The bear shifter no he actually wants worked for the corporation… What a kick in the teeth that was to find out for him.
Liberty and her two best friends are part of the Asian project. They don’t remember much of anything of their time in the facility being experimented on which is a good thing. They think their gifts or curses and don’t talk to anybody about it but each other. I love the fact that as an adult the first thing Liberty thinks about calling him was the name on the Statue of Liberty and that’s what she calls him lol… Basically the north end of a southbound mule. Go figure we blame Duke for that!
When he realizes it’s her he turns from the big tough Russian bear into a bumbling idiot lol so to say. Then you have the plucky comic relief got a love Bill and Gus! Of course we also have the bantering from the fang gang and other ops members which makes us another I wouldn’t miss for anything booked.
Mandy has done it again!! Love her books and this one doesn’t disappoint! I love that we got to see a different side of him and he finally got his book. Must read, well all her books are a must read. I never want to put her books down!!
What a story. It is one that will have you on the edge of your seat with anticipation. It has you sitting there having to know what happens. I loved Rurik and his grumpiness that is all loving underneath it all. He is one fine characters that just leaves you wanting more. Liberty is such a fantastic lady with so much to add to the story. I absolutely loved the action and drama throughout the story. There were many places that had you laughing as well. It is most definitely worth reading and doesn’t disappoint.
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4.5 Stars
Mandy M. Roth shows once again why she is one of my instant purchase authors. The character work and story line are both well written and will keep your attention from start to finish.
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Another fantastic addition! Rurick is adorable. I love his no nonsense approach to life and love. His chemistry with Liberty is perfect. Bill & Gus are amazing wing men. Looking forward to the next book.
A fantastic gripping story about Rurik and Liberty, Rurik is put on light duties while he heals from an ambush on his last mission,he’s like a bear with a sore head not been allowed in the field,he’s all of a sudden called in to do a job watching three girls with minimal information to go on,with Bill and Gus he hits the road with his instincts telling him something more is going,
Liberty is plagued with nightmares and memories from a childhood filled with horror with the only shining light of trying to rember the man with blue eyes who rescued her,some weird stuff is happening around that has her questioning her sanity,when all of a sudden the demon house has new tenants,after watching Rurik manhandle Bill,she rushed to confront him but is left stunned by the attraction between them,
All of a sudden the past comes rushing forward to spiral everything out of their control,with action, adventure,love,heart and some hilarious one liners,an amazing read that will have you hooked till the end
What a fantastic read! This is the first book in this series I’ve read but I felt Rurik and Liberty’s story was self-contained, so I wasn’t lost in any back story from previous books in this series. And, I LOVED that the story begins 20 years in the past with one of Rurik’s first operations with his new “American” teammates! This flashback helped me quickly get to know Rurik and his team.
Present day intrigue and laugh-out-load antics from Wild Bill and Gus brings lots of fast paced action which had me finishing the book in a day.
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