He’s a man on a mission…Explosives expert Navy Lieutenant Finn Riddock might be on enforced leave from duty, but that doesn’t mean he’ll walk away from the trouble brewing next door. Especially when his sexy professor neighbor is receiving escalating threats.Nikki Thornton is trying to restore the home of a literary luminary before she opens it to the public, but someone in the neighborhood is … but someone in the neighborhood is determined to stop her. When Finn insists on offering his protection, Nikki can’t deny the combustible attraction. But as their time together ticks down, secrets from the past are set to detonate…
*An earlier draft of this novel was previously published as Highly Charged.
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Intriguing and memerizing…this story keeps you hungry for answers. Answers to the mystery of where are Chloe’s missing diaries, who is out to harm Nikki and will Nikki and Finn find their happily ever after? These are great characters that you can not help but admire, respect and love, unfortunately, it takes some time, a near death experience and Chloe’s words on life for Nikki and Finn realize their full potential. I thoroughly enjoyed their sensual journey as Nikki and Finn secure Chloe’s literary legacy and the truth that sets them free.
Explosive chemistry between neighbors
Defender is the third book in the To the Rescue series and tells the story of Finn Riddock and Nikki Thornton. He is a Navy explosives expert who definitely sets off a lot of explosives and chemistry with Nikki. He is on leave and at home when he spots new neighbor Nikki. Nikki is trying to restore the home of her mentor, as per her wishes. Quickly Nikki has a helper as Finn just can’t help himself but to cross over that lawn. But there is someone who is not happy and soon threats against her start. Will Finn be able to protect Nikki without blowing up the house themselves?
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Hard to put down! Intrigueing and edge of your seat reading. Great characters and good story. Like the interaction and intensity of the characters! Good action and keeps you guessing.
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I have come to love this series, and this latest addition did not disappoint me.
Navy explosives Lt Finn Riddock is home recovering not only from a physical injury, but also the emotional drain after the last mission.
When he meets his new neighbor, professor Nikki Thornton, he’s enchanted by her.
Nikki has just inherited the home of her dear friend and erotic romance writer, Chloe . Chloe’s wish was to have the home restored and have part of the house as a museum/homage to her work. Chloe also entrusted Nikki in as finding Chloe’s missing diaries.
But someone doesn’t want those diaries found. Do they contain secrets of a lost love or something else? How far with they go to stop Nikki?
Finn makes it his mission to defend and protect Nikki . What starts out as a 2 weeks fling gets complicated. But will they be able to just go their separate ways at the end of that time? Will their past and their present as well as fears stop them from finding their HEA?
Once again, this talented author gives us a story that is not only engaging, with some mystery thrown in, but also touching , with complex characters and very real.
Book three in the To the Rescue series a well written story with a very good storyline. I liked the surprise about Chloe near the end. This is Nicole/ Nikki Thornton and Navy Lieutenant Finn Riddock’s story there is suspense, drama, danger, lies, bombs, and romance. I hope there is going to be more in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Nikki is trying to restore a house but someone is against her. Finn lives next door and starts helping her. When threats start getting worse can finn save her?
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I really loved how Nikki was adamant she was going to follow through with her mentors wishes for her house even after all the resistance she has come up against so far. Luckily for her when things escalate from idle threats to more she has the delicious next door neighbor Finn already helping her with the renovations. The fact neither are looking for someone yet feel the electric attraction to each other is great although leads to fumbled conversations and actions which compounded with the threats to Nikki also draw you in and want to shake them to see whats in front of them. The secret I thought would be revealed was something else that made me understand the attacks but also shocked me who was behind it and then finding out about the books (not the diaries) was actually pretty darn cool too. I can’t wait for the next one in this series as I am totally loving it!!!!
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This story gave me so much more than I expected. There was a lot to it, with things keeping me hooked throughout. I could not get enough of all that unfolded and look forward to reading more from this fantastic series. Such an unputdownable must read. So prepare yourself to be knocked on thy fine ass with this one. Well done Joanne Rock on another fantastic book! Happy reading!
Engaging and well written.
Dual POVs had me sucked right in.
Nikki is a professor, she’s fun, smart and quirky.
Finn Riddick is going through therapy. He’s got done issues to work through but the sleek brunette is a distraction.
Literary references, steamy and a touch of drama and suspense. Is Finn the man to defend Nikki?
When it comes to a read that has a alpha military guy or was military I normally check it out. In this one it happens to be a Navy man with being on a leave. He also will find he is going to be a good neighbor where it comes to Nikki. Being he is a explosive expert he knows all about sparks and that is what seems to fly when they come in contact. Anyways this intriguing story will have you following along to see whom the culprit is and watch that chemistry work. As this gets deeper in we the reader are lost to the outside having to have the answers along with emotional pulls.
A quick read but I was pulled in from the start. Well written perfectly paced with enough action to keep you turning the pages. Finn on a mandatory leave finds himself helping a neighbor, Nikki from danger. I haven’t read the first two books in this series but will get them for the action alone. It is a standalone read but cannot wait to get this series.