When elite members of the military are murdered on the streets of Washington, DC, FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini must work together to bring the perpetrator to justice. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a Navy SEAL sniper whom Bailey refuses to believe is guilty. When Bailey and Marco start to connect the dots between the victims, including a link to a … link to a powerful defense contractor, they wonder if there’s a deeper cover-up at play. Then Bailey is targeted, and it becomes clear that someone is willing to kill to keep their dark secrets.
With the stakes getting higher by the moment in a twisted conspiracy, there’s a rush against the clock to determine whom they can really trust. As allies turn to enemies, the biggest secret yet to be uncovered could be the end of all of them.
more
High octane conspiracies and crime fighting:
Make yourself comfy and then hold on to the edge of your seat as you read your way through this gripping and entertaining tale. I found it well paced and full of action, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing right until the very end. There was plenty of intrigue and a complex plot however it was presented in such a way that I was able to keep up with the new developments. There are also some lighthearted moments in between that kept it from getting too heavy. I also liked that the plot wasn’t bogged down with extensive sections of dialogue nor too much introspection. The situations and characters responses seemed realistic and plausible. There was a faith element that was understated but woven throughout. Some interesting side characters were also introduced and I look forward to hopefully discovering their stories in future novels.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
End Game has the perfect blend of exciting action and tender romance. The main characters are likable and well-developed. Even the supporting characters are very well fleshed-out. There were so many things that I loved about this book: the romance that develops between Bailey and Marco, the godly Christian man that mentors Izzy, the way that the team worked together, Bailey’s close relationship with her two best friends and their support for her, the way that the faith of the characters is seamlessly woven into the story line, the many twists and turns of the plot, the author’s writing style, and the way the US military is portrayed. There wasn’t anything that I didn’t like about the book. I highly recommend this book and plan to read the rest of the series as it becomes available. I received a complimentary copy. I chose to write a review and share my opinion of this thrilling romantic suspense.
This latest romantic suspense thriller from Rachel Dylan is the first in her Capital Intrigue series. In this book, we’re introduced to Bailey Ryan, FBI agent, and Marco Agostini of NCIS. When a serial killer strikes and the 2nd victim is a Navy SEAL, the 2 agencies must work together to find the killer. This book had a lot of twists and turns and I had no idea who the killer was until the very end.
As this is a romantic suspense, we see a romance begin to bud between Baily and Marco. While I prefer my books to be more suspense and less romance, this one had a romance that occasionally had me rolling my eyes (hence 4 stars intead of 5), but fans of the romance element of the romantic suspense genre will be sure to enjoy it.
This book had a full cast of characters, with Marco and Bailey being primary – there was also a host of secondary characters. In spite of the large number of characters, I never got confused on who was who. So, kudos to Ms. Dylan on fleshing out those characters so well! The characters were likable and relatable and as stated, well fleshed out. There was a solid faith thread as the main characters relied on God for protection and guidance throughout. There was a lot of mystery and intrigue as well as romance (and not JUST among the main characters), so there’s a little something for everyone here. I would recommend this one to fans of inspirational romantic suspense. I’d also recommend to those who enjoy watching shows like NCIS as that helped me to picture some of the set-ups and even some of the characters.
Special thanks to Rachel Dylan and Bethany House publishers for an advance E-copy of this book. I was under no obligation to write a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.
Legal drama/suspense at it’s best! End Game, which is set in Washington, DC, uses all the government and military agencies that we have heard about in the news – FBI, CIA, DoD, NCIS – and gives us an almost “behind the scenes” look at how they operate to solve a crime. In this first book of the Capital Intrigue series, a NCIS agent Marco Agostini and an FBI agent Bailey Ryan work together to try and decide if a murder was committed by a Navy SEAL. As the case progresses, they end up with more questions than answers and attempts on their lives show that they must be getting close to solving this case. Can they figure it out before someone else dies? And can they figure out what their relationship is going to be going forward – if they survive?! This story shows how the different agencies work together and how it take a team effort to solve a case since more people than just Marco and Bailey work on this. Suspense, a little romance, faith and lots of action – everything you need for a great page-turning mystery.
This book was amazing! I was hooked from the first page and had a terrible time putting it down. I love how this series is focusing on three women who went to law school together and each work for different government agencies. It’s going to be an intriguing series.
The suspense of this story definitely takes center stage in this book. There’s some romance sprinkled in and of course faith is woven throughout. All of these meld together to make an outstanding story.
These characters are so easy to relate to and are the kind of people you wish you knew in real life, tough and courageous.
I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of the book mentioned above in the hope that I would review it on my blog. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
‘Even those we believe are heroes can sometimes be villains.’
Rachel Dylan starts a new series with End Game and if the first book is any indication of the caliber of the series, it’s going to be awesome! Dylan starts out on the ball and doesn’t let up. Readers get to see inside the FBI, CIA and NCIS as events play out that will take you along on a fast and suspenseful ride. Tightly written, with great characters, even secondary ones, this is one book you’ll want to read! I loved how she included the stories of some secondary characters as well. I truly can recommend this book.
*My thanks to Bethany House Publishers for a complimentary preview copy of this book via Net Galley. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
“The moment their lips touched, it was like the Fourth of July fireworks went off around them.”
End Game, Rachel Dylan’s first installment of her highly anticipated Capital Intrigue series, is a thrilling action-packed romantic suspense novel that keeps readers highly invested in the storyline until the very last page. As a huge fan of Rachel Dylan’s Atlanta Justice series, I was ecstatic to learn that her Capital Intrigue series takes place in Washington, DC and focuses on three women who became friends at Georgetown Law and found careers in different government agencies.
FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini team up to solve the murders of several military men in Washington, DC. When another military member is accused of the crime, suddenly their entire case take a deadly turn and Bailey and Marco must discover the truth before it is too late.
In End Game, Rachel Dylan creates another fantastic romantic suspense novel that I could not put down. I personally prefer plenty of romance intertwined with the suspense, and Rachel Dylan balances both elements of the storyline perfectly. She shares the inspirational message of hope for the future and God giving us strength even in our darkest times. I can’t wait to read book 2 in the Capital Intrigue series when Bailey’s friend CIA analyst Layla gets her own story.
End Game is highly recommended for readers of romantic suspense, especially those who enjoy books by authors such as Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, Irene Hannon, and Dani Pettrey.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
“She no longer lived in fear of loss but in hope of what was to come.”
End Game ( Capital Intrigue #1 )
By: Rachel Dylan
End Game is book one in a brand new series Capital Intrigue. There is action, murder, suspense, and romance that will keep you turning the pages. FBI and NCIS has two agents that must work together to solve some high profile murders. Who can they trust? The author keeps you guessing till the end.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by NetGalley. All opinions are my own.