She was the one who got away. The one who ripped out his heart and took it with her when she left. Cole Vincent never expected to see Evangeline Lake again. Back in the dark and bloody day, he’d been hired by her brother to save her in a mission that went straight to hell. Evangeline had been kidnapped and held for ransom, but he’d been sent in with a covert team to get her out. Thrown together … together in the dark, a stunning attraction burned through them. But she wasn’t meant to be with an ex-soldier who had a past that was littered with secrets and death. She went back to her fancy world. He went back to hunting. Tried to forget her. Case closed. There are some people you can never forget. Evangeline “Evie” Lake fell hard and fast for her tall, dark, and dangerous rescuer. Then he flew her back to her home, kissed her good-bye on the doorstep, and walked his sexy self away with looking back. He broke her heart into a million little pieces, and she swore off the “bad boys”—they were just trouble she didn’t want. Case closed. She needs help. The kind that only someone like Cole can give to her.The past is coming back to attack. Evie’s kidnapper was never caught, and when she’s nearly abducted in New York, her brother calls in the one man that he knows he can count on…the one man who has proven he can protect Evie from the worst threats out there. The one man that Evie absolutely, positively does not want to see again… The only man she’s ever loved. Cole takes the case. Becomes her bodyguard. Gets far too close to her and stirs memories that should have been dead and buried in a six foot hole. The white-hot attraction burns ever brighter between them, but Evie will not fall for him again. Will not. Except… She is. He is. They are…falling. Cole wants Evie more than anything, and this time, he won’t walk away. This time, there is nothing that can keep them apart. He’ll fight like hell for the woman he’s always loved. He finally has a second chance with Evie. He won’t screw this up. And he will not let her go again…he will prove to Evie that she can always count on him to keep her safe. She is the only one he wants. The one who owns his heart. Anyone who wants to hurt her? They have to go through him. Case closed.
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Counting on Cole is the 8th book in the Wilde Ways series. It’s a Romantic Suspense with a second chance trope. This book has you hooked from the first to last word, especially when the MC comes knocking on his love interest door and her response is the bomb! Wilde Ways series will not disappoint and each book is a stand alone and doesn’t have to be read in numerical order. With this book you get action, suspense, angst and drama, humor, and a HEA.
Cole Vincent met Evie Lake when she was kidnapped and he was sent in to get her back by her rich step-brother. They were together for a week and had one wonderful night together and fell in love but when he returned her back home he walked away. It was the worst decision of his life, and he always kept an eye on her until 2 years later…
Evie’s kidnappers are out to get her again and Cole sets out to keep her safe and will do anything to have her forever this time. He promises nothing will ever come between them again. But Evie has a problem “Counting on Cole” this time around and it’s up to Cole to prove to her that he can.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Cole and Evie met two years ago when she was kidnapped. He was hired by Evie’s step-brother to find and save her. They fell in love, but Evie’s step-brother disapproves. Therefore Cole disappears without any explanation.
In this story, Evie’s step-brother re-hires Cole to protect Evie, when he receives a death threat on her life. Only now Cole is more respectable because he works for the Wilde protection group.
Cole and Evie are still in love, but she is still angry with him. However, Cole does an amazing job of groveling to get her back. This strong, manly man is romantic, loving and caring. He admits he made a mistake when he left her, and assures her that he has no intention of leaving her again. He also respects Evie for who she is and encourages her independence.
Ms. Eden also creates an absorbing plot with lots of suspense and adventure. Readers do not find out the solution until the very end. Until then, the author takes us on a roller coaster ride with lots of twists and turns.
Fantastic romantic suspense book!
I have always enjoyed Cole and now I like him even more. He is an adorable grumbly alpha male that will do anything for his love. Evie made me smile with her take no crap from Cole attitude. They are perfect and when faced with adversity they triumph spectacularly. I so cannot wait for the next book in this series!
Counting On Cole is my new favourite from Cynthia Eden. HANDS. DOWN. And it jumps leaps and bounds over a few other books o become a favourite read of 2020. The exquisite writing, the flawed yet relatable characters and the beautiful second chance love story is what makes Counting On Cole an unforgettable read for me!! It has delicious sexual tension, mind blowing sexy and sweet moments, is drama filled and has fantastic action too. It is always a entertaining read from Cynthia Eden. Her hero’s are great guys even though most feel they are flawed and the heroine always brings them to their knees and make them do everything to keep them safe. An added bonus for me is running into characters from previous stories. Cole and Evangeline have sex appeal and chemistry. And when things explode, hold on!! A spectacular read. Bring on the next book please, need to get my hands on it right now!! Happy reading everyone!!
I started this series a few books ago and I continue to be impressed with the characters and the story lines. I really enjoy the balance between the romance/love story aspect of the book and the mystery/suspense/drama aspects of the book that keeps me on my toes.
Counting on Cole is about Evie and Cole. Cole rescued Evie when she was kidnapped and they had a brief romance. Upon realizing Cole wanted her back, Cole tried to go back for Evie but her stepbrother prevented him from seeing her until her life was in danger again and her stepbrother enlisted Cole’s help to ensure her safety.
I felt like this book had a lot of moving parts and Evie’s brother was a tricky character because his motives throughout the book weren’t always clear. I really liked Evie and Cole together and I overall found the story to be very enjoyable. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Suspenseful! Another great read by Eden!
A Spectacular Suspense Romance .
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy through Netgalley of Counting On Cole . This is an absolutely Outstanding story .
Over two years ago Evangeline (Evie) Lake was taken captive . Evie’s step brother hired ex military Cole Vincent to rescue her . After some time and an incredible night together Cole returned her safely to her brother and disappeared along with Evie’s heart .
Two years later Evie is in danger and Cole appears to protect her and hopefully win her over . Cole has his work cut out for him . She is
not happy to see the man that broke her heart .
Soon danger and secrets are revealed their chemistry and feelings intensify . Cole will have to step up his game to figure out who is after Evie and why . This story is well written and has fantastic characters . I highly recommend taking the time to read . This story is action packed and kept me captivated from start to finish .
This book was pretty good. If you are not into books that are contain adult language and hot sex this is not for you but if you are okay with that I would tell you to give it a try. This couple was definitely hot. The mystery was also interesting so that added to the book as well. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.
I am giving Counting On Cole four out of five stars.
4.25 stars–COUNTING ON COLE is the eight instalment in Cynthia Eden’s contemporary,adult WILDE WAYS erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Wilde Ways Security. This is former Delta Force soldier Cole Vincent, and choreographer Evangeline ‘Evie’ Lake’s story line. COUNTING ON COLE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Cole and Evie) COUNTING ON COLE follows the rekindling relationship between is former Delta Force soldier Cole Vincent, and choreographer Evangeline ‘Evie’ Lake. Approximately two and half years earlier, Cole Vincent was hired by Evie’s step-brother Harrison when the woman in question was abducted and held for ransom. Evie Lake fell in love with Cole Vincent but upon her return home, Cole disappeared without a trace. Fast forward to present day wherein Cole is once again hired by Evie’s brother when threats against our heroine’s life become dangerous and real. With the reappearance of Cole Vincent, Evie struggles with long buried emotions when Cole promises he will never run again. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Evie and Cole, as Cole and the team at Wilde Ways battle an unknown enemy but a enemy that is coming from several different angles.
Evie Lake has never stopped loving Cole Vincent but struggles in the face of betrayal and loss. Having disappeared immediately upon their return, Cole remained in the background while Evie went on with her life. Cole Vincent never forgot about the woman that stole his heart but our hero was forced to walk way by threats of another nature.
The relationship between Evie and Cole is one of second chances; a spirited, intense and rekindling romance between two people pulled apart by distance and time. The $ex scenes are passionate erotic and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Evie’s best friend,Leo and her brother Harrison; Broadway director Robert Demakis; producer Stephen Lowe, and artist/Harrison’s ex girlfriend Gia Eastman. We are re-introduced to several agents at Wilde Ways Security : James ‘Ghost’ Smith, Chase Durant, and Eric Wilde.
COUNTING ON COLE is a fast paced, energetic and engaging story line. The characters are dynamic and spirited; the romance is tender, provocative and captivating. COUNTING ON COLE is another welcome addition to Cynthia Eden’s WILDE WAYS romantic, suspense series.
Counting On Cole by Cynthia Eden is book 8 in the Wilde Ways Series. This is the story of Evangeline ‘Evie’ Lake and Cole Vincent. I have read the previous books which added to my enjoyment of this one, but I did feel you could make it a standalone book if you wish to. Evangeline abut 2 years ago was kidnapped and help for ransom but she was saved by Cole who was a mercenary for hire. They had close contact together for a few days that was enough for both of them to grow strong feelings for the other but Cole felt that he wasn’t the one for Evangeline so he dropped her back home and left. This broke Evangeline heart and still to this day leaves a hurt there. When she is almost kidnapped again her brother calls in the only man that can and will keep her safe…Cole. Of course Evangeline wants no part of him, but Cole isn’t giving up his chance to keep her safe. Really enjoyed their story and I hope to read more from this author soon!
Counting On Cole by Cynthia Eden is latest in the Wilde Ways Series. This is book eight but Cole has been making appearances in several of the previous books. It is now time for him to get his own HEA. Working for the Security Company has given him a second chance at life after leaving the military. It did seem so fitting that his love story should be a second chance one too.
Looking back at his past, his second chance is with a first instant attraction woman that he had saved from her kidnappers. While Evangeline Lake may have felt that Cole broke her heart. It is easy to see how her feelings could have been more hero rescuer worship. Certainly their differences in class would have affect life if Cole had stayed around then. All of these facts are part of the description so no spoiler here. But it is the here and now that moves this story into the action-packed danger and hot romance realm.
Strong but tormented heroes are part of Cynthia Eden’s signature story telling. Cole fits the bill from head to toe. While Evangeline Lake may need protection she is not a damsel in distress waiting for him to show up. This couple has many different kinds of sparks flying around. One thing I can count on in an Eden book is that the bad guys will be stopped and love will win out. The fun is in how all this comes about. Counting On Cole is attention holding from beginning to end.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wow! Fans of second chance romances, strong alpha heroes, a little drama, some suspense, good guys out to beat the bad guys…..well Counting on Cole is the book for you. The heroine is strong but does know she has weaknesses and can’t do everything or always save herself. The hero is an alpha all the way. If you don’t like over the top strong alpha heroes we’ll then Cole isn’t for you. Personally I loved Cole. The story is very believable and easy to see being true. The romance is strong realistic and sexy. This story is very sexy so its not for the readers who are looking a sweet romance. It’s not one where you can skip the hotter parts…. They actually play a part in the overall story. This is part of a series but can be read alone, you won’t be lost. It has connected characters but a storyline that is connected. There is a HEA so you know it will end happily. I love Cynthia Eden’s writing and will warn you that once you find a novel by her you’ll want to read them all. I highly recommend this story.
Wow, just Wow. We finally got to read Cole’s story and it was worth the wait. It was an amazing read with great characters. Counting On Cole is the eighth book in the Wilde Ways series and I absolutely loved it. This is a second chance at love romantic suspense. It pulled me in from the beginning and kept me turning the pages until the end. I hope this series has many more books to come and I can’t wait to read the next one. I would definitely recommend this book and this series.
If you follow me then you know how much I love books by Cynthia Eden. She writes the best stories with the greatest alpha hero’s. They are the greatest! In her Wilde Ways series, all the hero’s have been great but I do have my favorites. In the series, it’s Ghost (James), Cole and Chase.
Two down, one to go. We should get Chase’s story something this summer. I really can’t wait. His huh makes me laugh every time.
Enough about Chase right now. We still have Cole’s story to deal with. I truly loved him and Evie. Together they are what makes romance a wonderful thing to read.
They got off to a rough start but you could see right away they really loved each other. For some couples, their falling in love might have seemed rushed, but for them, it just really worked. The sad thing is that they had so much that seemed to be in their way. These two really had to fight for each other.
And that they did.
We learn so much about Cole and his past in this book. We’ve only known him for the snapshots we got from prior books. I really enjoyed learning more about him. He has so many layers and faucets. You at times want to hug him and tell him that he’s a great guy.
Now poor Evie I really feel for. She’s had it pretty bad for the last few years. Sure the time between her meeting Cole didn’t seem to bad other than her miss Cole but stuff from her past catches up to her and Cole is back to make sure nothing happens to her.
I so enjoyed this story and once I started it couldn’t stop reading it. I’m so happy that Cole found his HEA. This is a wonderful story that I know you will love. In fact, do yourself a favor and get the whole series.
Holy alpha hotness!!! Cole just set the bar for another amazing alpha hero!
I enjoy a second chance story but sometimes the hero is let off way too easily. Not so here. Evie made Cole sweat even as she gave him “what for” for breaking her heart two years ago. She doesn’t let him back in with just a hello. She is fierce and feisty, smart and witty and she is in danger, again.
Cole is exactly the type of hero that I love and salivate over. He was so jealous that even as Evie worked he could barely contain himself. He is also protective to the extreme. It is his job to keep her safe and he is taking it as seriously as he’s taking his second chance with the woman he could never forget.
I loved everything about Cole and Evie as well as their struggle to keep her safe, find the bad guy and heal the past with a new fiery relationship. This couple absolutely sizzle across the pages. Add in secondary characters that bring fun banter and a light humor and this made for a great read!
An amazing beginning scene took my breath away as Cole Vincent saves Evangeline “Evie” Lake after she was kidnapped. She is entranced by him, but when he delivers her to safety, he disappears. Years later, Evie has been threatened again and Cole arrives to be her 24/7 bodyguard. After the death of their parents, Evie turned to her older stepbrother Harrison…they are family. He hired Cole to protect her, but is Cole doing more than protecting Evie? Cole loves Evie, but he has seen and done too much in life and knows he is not the right man for her. The original kidnappers have never been caught, but Cole and his team at Wilde Security will not rest until Evie is safe. Loved the characters of “Ghost” and Chase and I look forward to Chase’s story. Non-stop action and HOT romance throughout the entire book and a surprise ending I did not see coming. WOW! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
Another great entry in the Wilde Ways series. Evie shows her strength right away. Right from when she opens the door to Cole standing outside her door. Great banter with these two. Second chance romance,and Evie makes Cole work hard, as she should. Lots of action. Can’t wait for Chase!
Cynthia Eden did it again!! I don’t know how she does it but every book she writes is spectacular! This is the 8th book in The Wilde ways series, we met Cole in previous books and now he gets the chance to make things up with Evie. He broke het heart after saving her when she was kidnapped and then walked away.
But Cole couldn’t forget Evie either and he doesn’t hesitate to protect her when she is threatened again. But this time he wants to stay! I just loved this book!!
It’s fast paced, steamy romance and a real page turner.
I highly recommend this book ! Definitely 5 stars, I would give more if it was possible.
I received this Arc from the author and this review is my honest opinion.
Another wonderful book about the men of Wilde securities and this time we get Cole Vincent’s Story He is a retired military man who two years earlier while working for Wilde on a kidnapping and ransom case fell for the woman he was sent to rescue. After he got her out he walked away from Evangeline (Evie) Lake after all she belonged to the clean world she lived in while he belonged to a dark world of death and destruction Yes they may have spent a passion filled night that he would never forget but she isn’t meant for him. Evie had her heart broken when he walked away but now she needs his help The man who kidnapped her was never caught and it looks like he has returned after she is nearly kidnapped again so she sends for Cole to keep her safe and this time she has no intention of letting him walk away. after all she has fallen for him all over again Can they have a future together this time or will he break her heart yet again You will have to read to see
A second chance romantic suspense I won’t soon forget is RIGHT HERE with Counting On Cole, the magnificent and well written, 8th Wilde Ways novel! I have been waiting a long while for Cole’s story and its finally HERE and it was EVERYTHING! Cole had to work hard for his second chance and the sparks and chemistry between him and Evie was astounding and life changing and 100% endearing!
I never get disappointed when I read a book by Cynthia Eden. Especially one of her fabulous romantic suspense stories. And Counting On Cole was especially good. The heartache, the heart pounding suspense, and weak-in-the-knees romance and passion made this story impossible to want to put down. Cole sometimes said the wrong thing, but oh mama, he knew how to make it up to Evie in THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY! And the fact that Evie knows how to take care of herself was inspiring. How she handled herself after she almost gets kidnapped again right after Cole comes back, actually makes me consider taking some martial arts and self defense classes myself. This was awesome and I LOVED Cole and Evie so much! The story was packed full with heat, danger, sweetness, and wit that made this extra special. I so am ready for what’s next!
Counting On Cole gets a ENDEARING AND AMAZING FIVE…OR MAYBE A SIX GOLDEN STARS!