Secrets shape relationships… ditched six months ago.
She’s the one Nate can’t stop thinking about. The one he let get away. He’s determined to get her back, no matter what she thinks she wants. Being a witness in her case puts them close—and Nate intends to keep it that way.
After Nate’s attacked at a safe house, Lee knows there’s a leak – a dirty FBI agent working with the human trafficker her unit has been hunting for years.
Can Lee protect her witness and resist the heat between them or will she succumb to her desires and throw them both into danger?
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I’ve read the first two books in the Crossing Forces series. Calculated Collision has to be my favorite of the three books. I like the main characters in each of the books. I enjoyed the fact that this book didn’t spend as much time in the main character’s heads. This book had more suspense, action, romance. There was more steamy hot sex scenes. It was fast paced & had me on the edge of my seat.
I love a good kick-ass heroine!
What a great read full of action, suspense, surprises and romance, a fun read that really grabs your attention. Lee and Nate who at one point had an affair, he wanted more she did not, so they went their separate ways. They are now thrown together when Nate witnesses murder of a friend and Lee now on the trail trying to get the bad guy and at the same time keeping Nate safe. I really loved this story where the characters have a second chance at getting love right. A story full of drama, secrets, lies and mystery that pulls you in with a read I couldn’t put down. The chemistry between them is hot and romance even hotter as they dance around each other. My heart really went out to Nate as Lee kept pushing him away. I also understood Lee pain with all that she has gone through.
It really is a great read that is a page turner, I couldn’t put it down and read it at one setting. The suspense was great, I loved the twists and turns, the characters are strong, down to earth, the surprises are just wonderful. You are so going to love this book and the whole series.
An emotional story full of suspense, romance, strength and courage. I really enjoyed the emotional journey the characters went through. The characters really drove this story. They were real and raw and easy to not only connect with but root for.
This is a fast-paced, intriguing story I couldn’t put down. There is plenty to like in this story from complex, believable characters, plenty of suspense, and romance. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.
Lee and Nate’s relationship is bordering on toxic the way they are with each other. Honestly, this book is more like 3.5 stars, but because I like the story beyond the relationship with Lee and Nate I gave it 4 stars.
I actually cringe at how the characters are together. Lee is more snappish and doesn’t let anybody know who she is personally. She seems to have a death wish at work because she puts not only herself, but her partner in dangerous situations. I’m not quite sure why Nate would want to be with someone like her.
My other problem with this book was that Nate and Lee never actually talk about the issues that hold her back from building a relationship with anybody. It’s a secret that Lee keeps to herself, but Nate took it upon himself to find out all he could about Lee after they were together in Texas. Then at the end he eludes to it and she gets angry that he already knew and kicked him out. That’s it..nothing more.
I did like that Nate wanted to try and do whatever it took to make Lee try and give him a chance. Unlike his brother Pete (from book 2) he fights for his woman and he isn’t going to let her get away without him explaining how he feels.
Calculated Collision has all the bells and whistles necessary for a great romantic suspense. This book is the 3rd book in the Crossing Forces series and by far the best in my estimation. These characters get better the more we get to know about them. Each book is a standalone but the characters play a supporting role in each book. Lee and Nate were written to perfection you understand and care deeply for them. Their back stories and motivations for all the are and do make total sense because feel like they are old friends. This is a continuing story that revolves around the Caselli mob and it just gets better and better. CA Szarek entices and plays with her readers giving them just enough story line to set the hook and you can not but her books down. As soon as you finish one you have to immediately immerse yourself in more of her work. Please take the time to read this author you will not be disappointed.
This is the 3rd book in the series, and the third book I have read by this author. I have to say, each story is better than the previous one.
This one centers around FBI Special Agent, Lee Dawson and Dallas ADA, Nate Crane. They had meet a couple of years ago during a case they worked together, and when she returns the following year for another case, had a very short affair. He wanted more, she did not.
Now they are thrown together when Nate witnesses the murder of a dear friend. Sparks fly, but there is too much going on not only professionally, but also personally, especially for Lee. A woman whose devastating losses in her past, took her down a spiral she is just coming out of, but might never totally recover from. The walls she had built around her heart are mighty high.
The plot was engaging. Not only because it was filled with suspense, murder, betrayals etc, but also, because of the complexity of these two main characters.
It’s a heartbreaking, suspenseful plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. But it is also a romance that will touch you deeply.
A thoughtful story about losses, patience, alcoholism, but above all love and trust.
Can’t wait to see what else this talented author has in store for us.
I was gifted this copy by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
A suspense-filled, action-packed read. Amazing characters. Fantastic story!