At nineteen, Stephanie Anderson harbored a secret crush on high school senior Ray Lundgren—her brother’s best friend. After Ray left to join the Army, she put her unrequited crush behind her. Over the next five years, she fell in love, married, and started a family. Only her happy life was shattered when her husband was killed eight months ago. Being a single mom was never her plan, but … Stephanie’s doing the best she can for her daughter. However, danger may be closing in after she witnesses activity that may tie her husband’s unsolved murder to a drug smuggling operation.
Elite soldier Ray Lundgren has been following orders since high school—even when his best friend forbid him from dating his sister. On leave following a deployment, Ray is back in town when a desperate Stephanie turns to him for help. When he takes charge to help protect her and her daughter, the attraction both tried to deny years ago reignites.
Ray’s time home is running short, so when the police ask for Stephanie’s help to get evidence, they go along with the risky plan to crack the case. When danger emerges from an unexpected source, this time Ray disobeys orders from the authorities, but will he be able to get to Stephanie in time when not only their shot at love, but her life, is in jeopardy?
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This novella kicks off the Bad Karma Special Ops series, and is a great intro to the non stop action and alpha male soldiers we’ll meet. Great chemistry and suspense in this, finished it in one sitting. Really looking forward to the series- highly recommend!
I had already read “Deadly Aim” by this author and knew that I needed to read the first book in the series as well as anything else she has written. Stephanie Laakso had been attracted to Ray Lundgren in high school, but was warned off by her brother. After she married and had a baby girl, her husband was murdered. Home on leave from the Army, Ray has reentered her life. Ray had also been attracted to Stephanie, but had heeded her brother and his best friend’s warning to stay away. Stephanie’s life may be in danger…did she see something that may be connected to her husband’s murder? Keeping Stephanie and her little girl safe is Ray’s next mission. (by paytonpuppy)
First time reading this author and it was really good. Friends when they were young and his best friend was her brother. Now she’s a widow when her husband was murdered. He’s home on leave when trouble comes to find her and her little girl. Lots of action, danger, heat and heartache. HEA.
Great intro to the bad karma series. I actually read a later book and got hooked and decided to start from the beginning. Loved ray and Stephanie’s story. Although it was filled with it’s on worth of craziness for such a short story it still packed a punch. Ray is dreamy with his no nonsense attitude and sense of protection and love for Stephanie and Alexis. So sad about what happened but I’m sure they will adapt with the changes. Loved the ending. Can’t wait for the next book.
What a wonder story that was quick to read and kept your interest. Stephanie a widow and single mom caught up when she stumbles onto a drug trafficking ring. Ray an army man and home on leave finally declares his love to her.
This was a great start to a new series. A friends to lovers, romantic somewhat suspense book. A few things bothered me.. Wearing old wedding rings until end of this book and the completely unrealistic expectations the detective placed on Stephanie in catching the drug traffickers without back up or assistance. Even forbidding Ray to assist or protect Stephanie in his request as she placed herself in danger. Otherwise this was a decent story 2.75 stars. Free with K.U.
I really enjoyed this novella. After reading this I’m thinking that Undercover Angel fits later in the series. It took me a bit to work things out. I loved this suspenseful second chance romance. The characters and their long held feelings for each other and the aspects of family and danger. It’s late, but I might have to start the next book tonight! These are so good I want to devour everything of Brody’s in one sitting!
Loved the book, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. Once I started I could not get enough, from the start till the end I was engrossed I was even on the edge of my seat with twists and turns, lust and raw passion, strength, happiness with a happily ever after. Do yourself a favor and buy the book you want be disappointed.
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This is a fairly quick read and the first book I’ve read by this author. I really liked the sort of second chance romance that these two are given and there is plenty of drama and action to go along with it in the plot. The characters are likable and well written.
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This a great start to this series. Stephanie and Ray knew each other when they were younger. Life took them in different directions. When they finally meet after so many years. It’s for Ray to find out that Stephanie is being stalked by her husbands killers. The storyline is amazing and kept me turning the pages.
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This book has it all a hunky soldier, a widow, murder, drugs, adventure. Ray returns home from Iraq to find the girl he always wanted but couldn’t have a widow and in danger. He spends his leave protecting her. Will he be able to protect his heart or will she and her daughter capture it? HEA. Great characters and story line.
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Ray and Stephanie had a crush on each other in high school but her brother Nic told Ray she was off-limits so he backed off. He went into the army and she ended up marrying someone else. Her husband gets murdered and after eight months it’s still not solved. Ray is home on leave and Stephanie is in danger and needs his help. He’ll do anything to help her because he still wants her. I really enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed this Ray and Stephanie’s story! It’s a fairly quick read but definite page turner full of suspense. It’s nicely developed and well written. I really like the characters. Ray was Stephanie’s brother best friend. Both secretly had feelings for each other but he joined the military and she moved forward. Fast forward and he is home on leave and she is widowed and in trouble. Really captivating read!! I look forward to reading the next story in the series.
I love this second chance story about Ray and Stephanie. The character building and the writing are both excellent. There is mystery, suspense and even some action. I want to swat Detective Booth. I love that Stephanie is intuitive about the things happening around her. I love that Ray is so protective. I love the families. Well except for teenage Nik and his interference about Ray and Stephanie. This is a sold story.
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This is the 1st book I’ve read written by Tracy Brody; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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Desperate Choices is amazing from start to finish! I could not turn the pages fast enough. There are twists and turns, drama, and suspense that will surprise you all the way to the last page. This book was cleverly written and the characters where perfect for each other and when they came together, it was in a spectacular fashion. This is a really terrific story that dragged me right in as if I was a fly on the wall. I absolutely can’t wait to read the next book. Bring it on. Happy reading!!
This was a great beginning of the Bad Karma Special Ops series and I loved the mix of attraction and action along with the mystery that needs to be solved about who is after Stephanie. Ray and Stephanie are also great match and the way their past and the her and now blend together so you get their whole story is great and has you rooting for them to make it at the end. I can not wait to read more in this series and by this author!
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This is an exciting action packed suspense filled romance story.While loading chairs in his truck to take to his parents new place Stephanie called Ray by a nick name she’s never used before.When she came over she looked nervous slightly shaking her head she asked if he could watch Alexis while she went to the police station with the two detectives to answer questions about Sam’s murder.He said no the two guys looked mad she said she’s come down in the morning.The story will keep you at the edge of your seat.The characters are interesting the chemistry between Ray an Stephanie is off the charts smoking hot.There are so many twists and turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and you can feel their emotions and their pain .I can hardly wait to see what’s next by this multi talented author.
Stephanie and Ray were friends in high school and though they each secretly wanted more, they went their separate ways. Stephanie married and had a child; Ray joined the military and did a tour in Afghanistan. Several years later they meet up when Ray returns to his parents’ home, and not in the best circumstances. Stephanie’s husband has been murdered, and his killers are after her. Ray’s protective nature comes out , and so do their old feelings.. What follows is a tense, fast-moving story with a slow-burn romance as Stephanie and Ray risk everything to find the bad guys and figure out what they’re after.
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This is the first work I’ve read by this author and it’s pretty good. A well written story line that has action, mystery and suspense and is engaging for the reader. Well developed characters you can’t help but love by the end of the story. Will definitely look for more from this author.
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