“Complex…pulse pounding…serious page-turner” (Robin’s Reviews, Goodreads) “Captures you from page one. Truly captures you and never lets you go once.” (Best Romantic Suspense Reviews) Lillian Muir is the lone female member of the close knit Omega Sector SWAT team, but that’s never been a problem. She can throw down with the best of them. Can outfight anyone or anything that gets in her way.… outfight anyone or anything that gets in her way.
Except her past.
She’s made damn sure no one on her team suspects the darkness that haunts her. But when former Special Forces soldier Jace Eakin arrives to help fight a terrorist mastermind, he sees Lillian not only as the fierce warrior, but as the wounded woman. He’s determined to stand beside her as she battles her demons.
But he never dreamed those demons would dwell so close to home…
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“Each one of Janie Crouch’s books is better, tighter, and hotter than the previous one.” (Marcie M. Reviews on the Omega Sector series)
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This is a fast-paced action-packed read. Just when you get a bead on the mole, something else comes up, making you want to turn the page. Jace and Lillian are great together and I am glad they get their second chance. Their story is a real tear-jerker. I love a book that gets my emotions involved. I feel like I am in the story. I can’t wait for the next one.
Strong main characters who are dealing with plenty of past issues and misinformation. The emotions were well displayed and easy to tap into.
There is also a well developed secondary group of people. They added to the story without being confusing.
Twists and surprise after surprise adds to the tension that is already in the dangers that they all are dealing with.
The mole will be found but it won’t be easy. That mole was someone that I had begun to suspect after a while. After all the author did leave a few bread crumbs here and there. They weren’t super obvious but they did get my attention. That’s okay though because when exposed the mole just had more surprises. That drama was so well done.
Good ending but that darn other bad guy, the psycho terrorist got away. But you just know that won’t be for long. Sounds like things just might be coming to a head about that in the next book.
Wow, I loved this book! I have been looking forward to Lillian’s story and Crouch did not disappoint. This book was amazing! Action, constant suspense, and danger, old flames, new partners, ghosts from the past, trauma and fear, saying goodbye to the past and hello to a future, romance, and a well-deserved HEA. All of the Omega stories have been exciting to read but this one, since the end is near and the mole’s identity is close to being revealed just made this one have that little bit more. There are some major twists and epic shocks that jump out in this one that I did not see coming at all. It is well-paced and well-written with fantastic characters and it will have you glued to the pages from the first chapter.
Thank you for the ARC. I voluntarily leave this review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
When you open this book make sure you wont be interrupted. Hang on for this quick, compelling, heart wrenching, gut wrenching steamy ride. This has so many layers of real life happenings all wrapped up with a strong SWAT female and a hunky retired soldier . I highly recommend this book.
It can be read as a standalone, but then you miss all the wonderful characters before hand.
Another great read from Janie Crouch. Jace and Lillian are wonderfully complex characters, shown as their past laid out over the course of the book. Plenty of action that had my pulse pounding at the end, this book is a serious page turner that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.
Armed Response is the 5th book in the Omega Sector: Under Siege Series. This book is action-packed, full of suspense, and is a dramatic, heart-wrenching story of a second chance at love.
Jace Eakin, former Special Forces, has been hired by a friend, who is also the founding member of the Sector, to find the mole that has infiltrated the Omega Sector team. The traitor has been leaking intel to a deranged terrorist that has set up SWAT team leader, Lillian Muir to take the fall. Jace and Lily have a complicated past and have not seen each other in 12 years. Despite her secrets, he cannot believe that she’s the mole. After, she has been attacked and almost killed they give in to their passion and then he finds out her secret. Jace promises himself that he will protect her with his life when the past comes back to haunt them…
Unexpected twists from start to finish! We’re closing in on the end of this series, so the story line is winding up one bit at a time. With this book, we learn Lillian’s past and figure out who the traitor is. It’s exhilarating and shocking as we go from one plot twist to another learning things we never knew about one of the most present members of this team that we’ve loved for so long. I’m looking forward to the big finale … except I’m going to be heartbroken to lose this group of friends that have entertained along the way!
Omega Sector agent Lillian Muir has worked long and hard for her position on the elite SWAT team, and no one would expect the past she has survived. She’s surprised to see the new guy coming on board for temporary help during an assignment. She knew him once upon a time … and worse yet, he knew her and her past!
Jace Eakin served with Omega Sector big wig Ren McClement 10 years ago in the Middle East, so when he calls him asking for a favor, he’s all in. He might be there serving as a warm body to fill an assignment on the team, but most importantly, he’s working behind the scenes to try to figure out who the mole is … and who’s setting up Lillian for a fall!
What an amazing story that left me gasping for air!
Armed Response is one of those books that had me hugging my Kindle after I finished reading it, with tears in my eyes, and I am not ashamed to admit it.
Janie Crouch delivers another hair-raising, heart-pumping romantic suspense story that not only had me on the edge because of the growing intensity of the strain of the threats of the serial killer and the mole in Omega, but went so deep and wide on the emotional side that I could not help being moved by the beauty of it.
SWAT team leader Lillian Muir and Former Special Forces soldier Jace Eakin has a connection and history parallel to none. Twelve years apart yet the deep bond of their souls is still strong, its still there to pull them towards each other like magnets. From their troubled teenage days, they know each other, they get each other, they respect each other and even trust each other in a unique level, despite the past hurt, misunderstandings, and broken loyalties.
Lillian is one kickass woman, she can win her way in a close combat with a man twice her size. She is a respected and trusted member of the SWAT team, her team knows she will carry her weight, she will do her part, she is equal, capable, and able to perform the demanding job trusted upon her. Her soul might be broken in her past, her body might have endured all the abuse one can take, but she has risen from the despair, she is not letting the demons and monsters of her teenage years to rule her life now. I loved her guts, her strength, her self-discipline, her humbleness, her intensity, her fearless attitude. My heart broke for her and her past, it ached for the pain she had to endure, yet she came out of the nightmare as a stronger, capable person, who is able and willing to face the demons, even fight them again, if that what it takes.
And Jace, he was just the perfect person to stand by Tiger Lily as she faces the world. I loved his dedication, his kind heart, his loyalty, his charm, leadership abilities, the take charge and the responsibility when needed. His fight and compassion for the suffering veterans left me in awe and his understanding of who Lillian is, and what she wanted, his patience, his tenderness, his gentleness, and passion was just what Lillian needed to help her heal, to help mend the wounds of the past, to have someone in her corner, and support each other through life’s hurdles.
The story has such an easy and smooth flow to it, it was a pleasure to read. The constantly intensifying fear and threats gave the tale a sharp and strong edge, with the flares of action feeding the sizzle of the tension. The love story between Lillian and Jace is heartbreakingly beautiful and fragile, while sensual, ardent, and tenderly loving.
A powerful, poignant, and passion filled tale that took my breath away.
~Five Spoons!
So captivating, i always liked Lillian but i wouldn’t have guessed such a traumatic past….a difficult one yes…..so much torture no; so i was really happy to get an insight on her life before it happened and after as well as learning what made her the warrior she is..
Jace is a wonderful character, very open to other and i loved his life plans to help others it really suit him and it’s exactly what Lillian needs a strong man not fearing that she may be even stronger than him
Tension and suspense is really high in this instalment and it’s a real page turner, i loved that beside the events of this book between Lillian and Jace we made progress on the red line and on the villains. The author made twists we were not expecting and we can’t wait to see the end of Damien
Good stand alone but so much better if you read the series in order.
This is an exciting tale of intrigue and suspense. The narrative is fast paced, action packed and engaging. It flows effortlessly and will definitely keep your attention from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed, strong, and interesting. The emotions are high and the romance steamy. The storyline of the series is intense and compelling, but each story can be read as a standalone. You may find it more enjoyable if the stories are read in succession as the characters are integrated into the whole series. I highly recommend you read this story and the series!
We are back to Omega Sector, a task force made up of an elite group of law enforcers. The group continues to search both for the mole amongst them, and the evil man determined to eliminate every member of the force.
This story belongs to Lillian Muir , SWAT TEAM’S only female member and one with a past she has keeps a secret . The man she once loved and who believes she betrayed him, twelve years ago, is temporarily assigned to the team in order find out who is the mole.
Needless to say, the meeting not only shocked Lillian but also made it clear that both were still attracted to each other.
It’s a story filled with suspense , sitting on the edge of your seat moments, good guys, bad guys, whodunnit, and of course, romance.
But it’s also a story that at times is heartbreaking and brings to light how terrible experiences can cause PTSD.
Will the mole be found before the group is destroyed and will Freihof continue to injure or kill the members of the group? Another great addition to this series.
I voluntarily read this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Armed Response Book # 5 By Janie Crouch
Part of the Omega Sector: Under Siege
This book had some much in it..Fast paced, so exciting could not put it down.
Jace a former US Army Ranger has not seen Lillian for 12 years, and is asked by a friend to help find the mole within the Omega Sector. His friend may think it’s Lily, and wants Jace to find out. Not sure it’s a good idea because of there history.
Lillian can’t believe Jace is her new partner. She has issues and being so close to him after everything is not s good idea. He doesn’t know the truth, and she isn’t sure if she can ever tell him. But she’s strong and won’t let anything come in the way of doing her job. The only thing is the sparks are still there. They never went away.
I was at the edge of my seat. This book has Shocking moments, and funny ones. Took my breath away. Beautiful heartwarming moments.
I highly recommend it.
These are great characters. Lillian was such a fantastic character who was great at her job. A strong woman who had some vulnerabilities. Jace was also a great character and the two had good chemistry and I just loved their interaction. Great story with plenty of action and some fun secondary characters. This was a fun and fast read that I read in one sitting. I am voluntarily reviewing an arc I received.
this is a revitting story, could not put it down. this is another great story in the series. I was given a copy of the book but this is an honest review. love Jace and LIlly, if you like suspense and alpha males and strong women you will love the book he just wants to go o his ranch and raise dogs and horses to help people with ptsd. she is an omaga member but this is a mole and it points to her, Jace is asked to help . loved getting to see what everyone else is doing in the group.