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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Peyton Banks has created a fantastic, suspenseful love story about Declan a SWAT officer who believes that a relationship is impossible because of his job and Aspen a woman in the Witness Protection Program who uncovered an embezzlement scheme and witnessed a murder. Full of secrets suspense, fear, embezzlement, murder, steamy passion, SWAT officers that are more brothers all willing to protect one of their own and his woman, and love. Dirty Ballistics was a well written storyline, with wonderful characters, and alpha males who protect and love their women and family. A great and thrilling story that I couldn’t put down.
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“Dirty Ballistics” by Peyton Banks
Action packed, exciting and hot!
This story starts off running and never slows down! The main characters are well matched to one another their strengths and passion complimenting one another. Aspen is an extraordinarily strong woman, she holds her head up and doesn’t give in to the darkness of her situation. Declan, the consummate alpha male, is instantaneously knocked off his routine when he encounters Ashton and finds himself wanting things he never thought he would because of her. But when danger lurks and makes a play for Aspen, Declan and his fellow SWAT team members will stop at nothing to keep her from harm. His team accepts her as one of their own as he admits he has claimed her as his own. He will let nothing come between them!
I really enjoyed this read. The characters were believable and well rounded. Even though the storyline moves at a quickened pace, there is never a moment where the reader is left wishing there were more substance to the characters or to the story line itself. I love that despite having every reason to have a colossal melt down of epic proportions, Aspen still sees the bright side, and she doesn’t give in to it. My favorite part of the story is the relationship and loyalty between these men. It is most certainly a band of brothers and they sacrifice without question for one another. I am new to this author, but will absolutely be looking up other reads to check out. I recommend this book to anyone who still believes the good guys should win, love is worth fighting for and that love can happen even when we are completely unprepared for it!
Love this series and now it was Declan turn. Declan and Aspen had a blind date never imagine that their first date would lead to something much bigger then what they were looking for. But like everything also life is never easy and now Declan has to do everything in his power to protect and save the woman he loves. Like I said love this series this SWAT team are so hot. I can’t wait to see who will fall next in the web of love.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I stumbled upon the first book and knew I had to follow this series. Peyton Banks did not disappoint. Declan was my favorite type of alpha. Nothing is appealing about an alpha that’s too overbearing and giving off hypermasculinity vibes. He saw what he wanted and went for it. Aspen was awesome. She was confident within herself and thats what’s appealing in a leading heroine. *Spoiler* I think my only gripe was if Aspen is in Witness Protection, should her WHOLE name change? Like her name was still Aspen but they only changed her last name. But other than that, this book is great. Totally recommend it.
This is the second book in the Special Weapons & Tactics Series, a Military Romance, and BWWM Romance. I loved the first book, and was happy to see again the characters from Dirty Tactics. This second book is as good as the first, with a lot of action, suspense, and chemistry. Declan and Aspen are great characters. I loved to follow them in this journey. Looking forward to listen to the next book in the Series, Dirty Operations. I like romantic suspense! Wen Ross and Trei Taylor did a great job with the narration. They both have a great voice, and their voices fit just well together. I enjoyed it. 2020-05-08
Dirty Ballistics
Special Weapons & Tactics, Book 2
By: Peyton Banks
Narrated by: Wen Ross, Trei Taylor
What a fantastic story! Peyton Banks gives us the second installment of the Special Weapons and Tactics series that is not only steamy, but the story amazing. Declan set up to go on a blind date by his neighbor. Aspen agrees to meet Declan, but she has no interest in a relationship. Perfect match! Until they realize there is more to them than just passion. But Aspen is keeping secrets, and if Declan finds them out, they will both be in danger. When her past catches up with her, will Declan be able to keep her safe? This story is fast paced, thrilling action and oh, so steamy. Declan is every woman’s dream. The good looking, protective alpha male is just how I love him, and he knows what he wants and goes after it. Aspen is strong, and her fierce love and loyalty is what makes her so attractive. This is exciting and full of edge of your seat suspense. This is my kind of book, as good as the first and I look forward to more by Banks.
Wen Ross and Trei Taylor make an amazing team for his series. I am enjoying the combination of these two. They each have great voices for the characters and enhance the story with their storytelling. It’s an incredible listen.
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Our heroine is in witness protection, while our hero is a SWAT officer. One blind date puts them both at risk.
I love romantic suspense stories because you get the best of both worlds. This is a guy’s story with furious action combined with a chick flick with romance and feelings. And let’s not overlook the fact that we are going to get our share of hot steamy action.
This book lives up to expectations and then some. Our couple might be pushed together by fate (and an overly helpful friend), but when the bullets start to fly, nothing will keep them apart.
The story is very well written with believable characters and solid pacing. Once the action starts, whether it is in the bedroom or running from the bad guys, you won’t want to put it down.
Highly recommended.
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Keep you on your toes the entire book. This book has everything and keeps you going to the last page. I couldn’t put it down
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So I say this with almost every book in a series, but this is book two of the series, reading book one would make book two flow better and that way you already have a good insight into the characters that are introduced. When his neighbor bugs him into letting her set him up on a blind date, Declan refuses the first few times its mentioned, but finally he caves and agrees. He is shocked when he meets his date, he never thought that the blind date would be hot and give him the feels. But Declan is not one for a relationship, being on the SWAT team means he is on call 24/7 and his focus needs to be on his job, not distracted. So after both Declan and Aspen agree that the night they had is a one time thing only, Declan can’t get her out of his head. Aspen has her own reasons for not wanting anything to get too serious, but something about Declan calls out to her, and makes her feel even more lonely when he isn’t around. Will two people that know a relationship isn’t in the cards, change their views and pursue something more?
I really liked Dirty Ballistics; drama, action, a bit of suspense, steamy naughty bits and all this makes for a one entertaining read. Declan and Aspen have some major chemistry that radiates off the pages. My only complaint, I feel that the book was way too short, and would have loved some scenes fleshed out a bit more. I give this 4 stars.
This was a perfect book. Filled with romance, passion, love and tons of intrigue, this book is simply wonderful. Beware though, once you start it, you won’t be able to stop. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
I was so excited to read Declan’s story and it did not disappoint! Declan is a self proclaimed bachelor who isn’t looking for a relationship or love. That makes him perfect for Aspen who, because of unfortunate life circumstances like witness protection, isn’t looking for any sort of commitment either. Of course once these two get together their chemistry is off the charts and their connection is too strong to be ignored. Throw in some really bad guys coming after Aspen, which Declan and the guys weren’t having, and this book was a hot, action packed read. Really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see who’s story is next!
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Peyton Banks is quickly becoming a go to favorite for me. Especially with this series. Dirty Ballistics combines swoony sweet romance, delicious heat, and nail biting suspense in one unputdownable read! Everything about Declan and Aspen grabbed me the moment I started reading at kept me hooked to the end. There’s not one thing I didn’t love about these two!
I found myself immediately drawn to Aspen. Hiding out in witness protection she’s living quite the lonely life, but her strength to do the right thing and not give up no matter how much it’s cost her made her someone you can’t help but admire. Declan is exactly what she needs in her life. Strong, kind, brave, and seriously sexy neither of them knows what hits them when they’re pushed together.
Dirty Ballistics (Special Weapons & Tactics, Book 2) is a romantic suspense with a plethora of turmoil. Aspen and Declan are compelling characters with chemistry. A entertaining listen.
Narrators Wen Ross, Trei Taylor did a sensational performance narrating this audio. They both fit the characters with their inflection. The combo of these two narating together was enjoyable.
I loved this book, I’ve read it twice already…loved how the story develops their relationship, it was like watching a movie, my favorite, action and romance as well as suspense, i want to know who is after swat!
A wonderful hot sexy romance. This intriguing storyline had me addicted page after page with secrets, boundaries, chemisty, drama and more. The characters have sexy hot chemistry from well developed interesting characters
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He is a bachelor and he plays hard and works hard. His neighbour makes him to on a blind date. Soon he is booked but she is hiding secrets. He finds one night is not enough. Her past come rushing to her and they try to take them captive. She tells him the truth but he will not let her face them alone anymore. See what is going on
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The great character and storyline development kept my interest throughout the entire book! I look forward to reading more from this author!
4 stars
Another great installment in the Special Weapons and Tactics series! Peyton Banks delivers a fast paced, action-packed yet sexy, steamy book! Although, you’ll enjoy the relationship between the officers more by reading book one, all books in the series can be enjoyed stand alone.
Declan has absolutely no problem finding women on his own. He’s a ridiculously hot, all Alpha, SWAT team officer and that attracts the ladies just fine, thank you very much. So he has no idea why he finally gave into his neighbor when she wanted to set him up on a blind date with her co-worker. However, it only took him a few minutes in Aspen’s presence to have him thanking his lucky stars. As his job puts him in constant danger, he’s not in the market for a relationship but they sure can have some fun in the meantime.
The last thing Aspen needs are entanglements, even the sexy kind but a night with Declan is too much to turn down. Hiding from a dangerous past, she has nothing to offer anyone so his offer of a no strings attached affair works out perfectly. They just forgot to tell their hearts to stay out of it.
Now her past has resurfaced, with big guns, and she has to fight you stay alive. Declan and his SWAT brothers step in and assume the burden of her protection but will it be enough?
Great book with fantastic characters. I loved all the boys from the first book and love seeing them in action again. Aspen is a strong female character fighting to do what’s right even though it’s cost her everything she loves. I like women that don’t fall apart when the world around them does! The love story felt like a fast train going downhill but it was still long enough for me to fall in love with them both! I’ll be back for round three with SWAT!
AnnMarie – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Book two in the Special Weapons & Tactics series this is Sergeant Declan Owen a SWAT officer and Aspen Hale who is hiding things story. There is suspense, danger, drama, a woman in hiding and romance. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is another a great addition in the Special Weapons and Tactics Series. It is a well written, fast paced, action packed, and sexy hot story; filled with action, drama, secrets, and love. I was enthralled throughout and couldn’t put it down until I had finished it. I look forward to reading more from this author. I would definitely recommend this book you won’t be disappointed.
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