Sergeant Declan Owen lived by the motto ‘bachelor forever’. He was dedicated to his career and led an active sex life. Women flocked to him, in love with the idea of bedding a SWAT officer. When his neighbor approached him asking for a favor, he wasn’t quite sure how he ended up on an arranged blind date. He was a man of his word, and he’d show up, but he and his neighbor would need to have a … conversation about boundaries. Only, after arriving at the date, he began thinking he might owe her a thank you instead…
Aspen Hale was a woman harboring secrets. Having just relocated to Columbia, she befriended a coworker who was determined to introduce her to the city properly. Meeting the sexy cop for dinner made her realize how much one person in her past had ruined her future. As much as she wanted it, a relationship wasn’t in the cards for her—but there was nothing keeping her from enjoying an evening with Declan.
One night wouldn’t be enough for either of them. Their attraction was too hot to ignore. Declan wanted to explore it and soon discovered Aspen had burrowed her way into his heart. Her secrets would finally come to the forefront, bringing her time in the southern city to an end. When a group of men attacked them and attempted to abduct her, she had no choice but to come clean to Declan about who she was and why she was hiding in Columbia.
Declan wasn’t a man to back down from a fight. His woman needed him, and there’d be no way she’d face the enemy alone.
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Aspen Hale is very frustrated about her situation. It only takes an instant for our lives to change. Declan “Dec” Owen is willing to help a friend out. He also gives the reader some indication of what the previous book is about. But don’t worry; you don’t need to have read it in order to enjoy this latest in this series. But if you’re like me you’ll at least put it on your TBR list for later. On the flip side, Declan could give just enough away that you might want to read that book first. Like he’s giving enough of the plot away – spoiler alert.
If it wasn’t already cool out, I might need a fan – plenty of steamy heat coming off the page. As a reviewer/blogger, a lot of the books I receive don’t have a cover or at least a cover as it sits on my carousel. One reason that’s good is because I don’t have any preconceived notions as to what our main characters might look like. I also like having the characters giving me a sense of what each other looks like. But when it comes to emotions, they are sometimes the ones that have to let us know what they feel.
By creating the perfect scenarios/situations it aids the reader in visualizing those steamy scenes that our author did a great job in creating. In one of those scenes, I was waiting to hear “Me Declan, You Aspen”. Aspen may have a lot coming at her but she puts on a brave face and tries not to lose her cool. It all leads to a romantic ending. An even better ending is knowing that there’s going to be a book three in the Special Weapons and Tactics Series.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Aspen deduced financial betrayal by the best friend and partner of her father.
Prepared to confront him, she witnessed him murdering a colleague.
But is she any safer in witness protection? Not until she falls for a hunky SWAT team member, Declan in Columbia SC.
Can they survive long enough to enough their connection? Maybe with the help of friends and her new SWAT family.
Edge of the seat action and hot romance!
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This is the second book in this awesome series and is Declan and Aspen’s story, and what a story this is! Declan is dedicated to his career, and when a neighbour ask him to go on a blind date with one of her co-workers, he eventually agrees. Aspen is new in town, and with her secrets she just wants to live under the radar. No spoilers; this is a must read series, you will not be disappointed! This is a well written flawless story, which is filled with secrets, drama, action, suspense, love, and is an all round steamy read. I was totally intrigued and hooked throughout, and look forward to reading more from this talented author, who I highly recommend for all readers.
She’s a woman trying to live under the radar. Her friend wants to play cupid and match her up with the neighbor. When she finally caves in and meets him, his presence is commanding and calls to her and intense. Declan is captivated Aspen but he knows she is keeping something from him but he overlooks it. As they get to know each other Declan keeps getting the feeling that Aspen is withholding something from him but it isn’t until his friend starts giving him a hard time about her that he comes to terms with how deeply he feels about Aspen. In the mean time someone is out to kill her to keep her from testifying. Can Declan keep her safe before the killer comes calling?
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What a great addition to this series!! I couldn’t put it down.
Aspen is a woman on the run. She is trying to keep a low profile and just exist. However a coworker of hers keeps trying to set her up with her neighbor. Giving in, just to make her stop asking, she is introduced to Declan Owen. Right from the first meeting these two’s chemistry is off the charts.
Declan meets Aspen and knows right away something is a little off about her but he is attracted to her so he pushes it aside. His SWAT training tells him she is hiding something but he can’t figure out what it is. However when his best friend starts giving him a hard time about her, he starts to realize just how deep he is in with this woman.
I really enjoyed this book! I would highly recommend it.
Dirty Ballistics by Peyton Banks is the second installment of the Special Weapons & Tactics series. Let me just say that the boys are back and they are better than ever!
In book one, we met Mac’s SWAT teammate and bestie, Declan. Book two is Declan’s story…and what a story it is! After finally agreeing to go on a blind date with his neighbor’s co-worker, Aspen, Declan finds himself falling quickly. What he never thought he wanted, or could have, is suddenly within his reach.
Aspen is the blind date and woman that changes Declan’s game plan. She is in hiding and enters the relationship knowing that it has an end date. What she didn’t count on was Declan’s s*xy, alpha self assuming the role of protector.
Even with Aspen’s secrets and Declan’s anti-relationship stance, the two can’t fight their feelings. The characters are well developed and I swooned, laughed and sighed with them. When their HEA arrived, I couldn’t help but to smile and let my inner cheerleader loose.
I love Declan & Asher’s book. Peyton Banks writes an engaging story of romance and suspense. While this is part of a series, you don’t necessarily need to read book one (I highly suggest you do though, because it’s good) as the author fills in the blanks enough for you to understand the background and relationships.
Don’t miss out on this great IR book! I can’t wait for the next book in the series!