Vowing to protect her has nothing to do with feelings. Detective Pete Crane catches a new shooting case and considers it business-as-usual. But when the lead witness is the Chief of Police’s fiery assistant, he never anticipated she’d challenge him–personally and professionally. Little do they know, the shooting she and her grandmother witnessed was anything but random.Thrown together, their … attraction sizzles, even though she’s squarely in the hands-off zone. She makes him break every rule in his little black book.Nikki Harper has been attracted to Pete since they met two years ago. Witnessing a brutal shooting throws her into a stigma that’s always been her greatest fear: a victim. She has no choice but to accept his protective custody and let him help save her and her beloved grandmother. Can Pete protect his witness and solve the case, while fighting the intense heat with Nikki?
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I loved Pete and Nikki’s story. I knew in the end Nikki would get her man. There was more action and suspense in the second book which I really liked. Of course I loved all the romance between Pete and Nikki. Another great book by C.A. Szarek in the Crossing Forces Series.
I have purchased the third book in this series and can’t wait to begin read it.
Szarek’s world of Antioch, Texas continues with Chance Collision. One of the aspects of her storytelling I love most is how she continues to keep the characters from the first book in the picture, deepening the connection we’ve made, and we feel so ingrained in the story that I feel like I’m friends with all the characters.
There is never a dull moment in this fast pace story filled with suspense, action, adventure, criminals, family and romance. This is the first book I have read by this author it is very interesting with a well blend plot. It was a thrilling and exciting read that at times had me on the edge of my seat, a few smiles and even a laugh or two, there is sadness, danger.
Peter is an interesting character but it took me a while to warm up to him with his wishy-washy ways, first hot and then cold plus he didn’t always tell the truth. Yes I understand him not wanting to get into a relationship due to his past but why not just be up front about it. Pete has always been attracted to Nikki but it is hands off since she is the asst. to the chief, but he just can’t seem to follow those orders. Nikki I liked she is strong, dependable and loving. She as well has been attracted to Peter for a while, but with his on and off again ways she should have just told Peter where to go. The only issue I had with her was she couldn’t walk away and kept jumping in bed with him. The chemistry between Pete and Nikki s very hot and steamy and emotional. I have very mixed emotions on these two.
Beside that I thought the story was great, loved the plot, the suspense and the action. There is always something going on that holds your attention. The story starts off with a shooting that is anything but random. Nikki is a witness and needs protection. Peter had to find the killer and protect Nikki at the same time. Talk about pushing the lines’ heck he can’t even find the line where Nikki comes in. The story does leave some unanswered question which may come out in the next book. It will be interesting to see where the author will take this series. I have not read Andi and Cole story but I feel I might have to. I really liked how Andi stood up to Peter and let him have if for the way he treated Nikki. Bottom line the plot has a few issues in the romance but the rest of it makes it worth reading.
A sexy thriller! Enjoyable characters and storyline. It was fast paced and hard to put down. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
This is a fast-paced story that kept me turning the pages. There is a little something for everyone in this book from suspense, steam, and romance. This can easily be read as a stand-alone. I look forward to reading more in this series.
This is the first book I’ve read in the Crossing Forces series, and I am really liking what I’ve been reading.
Pete is a detective who’s been assigned to guard the female that makes him feel things he has vowed to himself to never feel again. But being close together is dissolving the walls he has made around his heart and he’s starting to realize that he can’t let go of Nikki after the case is finished.
Nikki has been attracted to Pete, but with his closed off demeanor and very little interaction she’s never moved on those feelings. However, when she’s forced into his protection after witnessing a shooting she can’t help but act on the feelings that she’s developed and that are soon leading to love.
This is a very good story, my only issue with it has to be with Pete’s character. He tries to claim he’s too old for her and that he could never do the settling down thing. While I understand his hesitant feelings after being burned, the way he goes from hot to cold and then lies and hurts her more just feels too immature coming from a man claiming to be too old for the girl.
Chance Collision is the second book in the Crossing Forces series by C.A. Szarek and is an action packed rollercoaster ride of suspense and romance. This book can be read as a standalone but the author does a good job of explaining the back story. This is the continuation of the investigation into the Caselli mob. This book is fast paced and the author entices her readers from start to finish. Both Pete and Nikki the main characters have been attracted to each other secretly for years. He thinks he is too old for her and he has been warned by the Chief of police to keep his hands to himself. As Pete tries to protect Nikki from the hitman after her close quarters lead to
lust and love. This is a great suspense romance with a HEA ending.
This is the 2nd of Romantic Suspense series featuring various law enforcement officers.
Detective Pete Crane is investigating a shooting. One of the witnesses to the shooting is the Chief of Police’s assistant, Nikki Harper. Along with her grandmother, also a witness, he wants to put them under protective security. He never knew just how combative she could be!
Nikki has a history that causes her to absolutely hate being a victim. It doesn’t help that she’s been attracted to the detective for 2 years. But because her grandmother is also at risk, she has no choice but to give in and try to help Pete solve his case.
Sparks fly and neither one of them seem happy. He thinks she’s prickly and she views him as being macho man issuing orders. But Pete isn’t only thinking of his job when he’s around Nikki.
I found this one to be more suspenseful with lots of action than the first book in the series. Since there are different characters, there are no cliff hangers. I liked the characters and how they related to each other. The chemistry between them is hotter than an Arizona desert.
Many thanks to the author / CrushStar Multimedia LLC / Paper Dragon Publishing / Netgalley for the digital copy of this steamy Romantic Suspense.