For fans of Scandal, Graceland, and NCIS! The third installment in the USA TODAY bestselling Southern California Violent Crimes Taskforce romantic suspense series.Other books in the SCVC Taskforce series:Deadly PursuitDeadly DeceptionSome secrets can kill… it kills her. Which it just might do since she knows a secret about her estranged husband’s latest mission. A highly-skilled assassin is hot on her trail and the only man who can keep her safe doesn’t want anything to do with her.
She’ll be dead in 24 hours…unless he can save her.
After his marriage failed, Navy SEAL Callan Reese threw himself into his work. On his last black ops mission, three of his men—three good men who counted on him—were killed. Now PTSD and a military investigation have sidelined him…until Bianca shows up. She claims someone high up in the US government wants her dead, and the assassin after her is also after him.
The couple that spies together, dies together…
On the run from the very government they serve, Bianca and Cal only have each other. When they uncover a deadly scandal threatening the nation, they’ll have one chance to save the day…and one last chance at love.
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If you are looking for a sweet romance, this one isn’t for you . But, if you want an action packed , nail biting, whodunit, suspense filled romance, then this one is definitely the one for you.
I have to confess that at the beginning, I did have a hard time remembering who the multiple cast of characters were, did, and what agency they belonged. Once I got over that , I let myself enjoy the story.
The story centers around brilliant, if at times socially awkward NSA analyst Bianca Marx, and Navy SEAL Callan/Cal Reese. His last mission turned out to be a disaster, and he is likely going to be court martial. To make matters worse, he is suffering from PTSD .
These two have been together since childhood , got married but now Bianca is seeking a divorce. When she catches up with Cal, shots are fired and Cal goes into bodyguard mode.
There is ever a dull moment in this story.
Aside from an engaging, thought provoking plot and complex characters, the author reminds us the effects war has on the brave men and women who give their lives to protect us. PTSD is real and we as a society need to do more to help them not only get well, but also return to civilian life. The use of service dogs as support has been shown to be very beneficial. For that reminder, thank you Ms. Evans.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Deadly Force was such a great read and it had everything I like in a romantic suspense. The romance and suspense were balanced out so well, the characters were well developed and diverse, and the writing style was just perfect. Misty Evans has created a story that was perfectly paced and kept me engaged throughout – so engaged that I couldn’t put the book down until I was finished!
Cal and Bianca were the perfect hero and heroine in this story. They have a history that goes back to childhood and no matter what, they truly just “get” each other – and even though they are in the middle of a divorce, Bianca doesn’t think twice about going to Cal when her life is being threatened. I loved watching the two of them try to ignore the attraction that still sizzles between them, and it’s no surprise that Cal can’t do anything but offer his protection when Bianca turns to him for help.
The way Misty Evans crafted this story just worked for me. The story was told without a lot of background details up front and she chose just the right points to add them in to support the story line. I never felt that I was missing things, rather it was as if she putting a puzzle together and offering the pieces in just the right sequence to keep the story moving and complete the picture while never giving the whole story away. She also added in such a diverse set of supporting characters that helped add an additional dimension to the story. Even though they were secondary, I truly felt that I knew these characters and understood the role they were playing and why.
Sometimes a book just works for you, and this one did just that. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good mystery (especially you conspiracy theorists out there!) that is well balanced with romance, action, and drama. A definite must read!
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.