He should walk away. She doesn’t want him to. But she doesn’t know him, she doesn’t even know his real name… James should deny his feelings for her and terminate the contract. But he doesn’t.
Can he protect her from the Mob, and the violent men hunting him? And should he tell her the truth about her husband’s disappearance thirteen years ago?
If you like fast-paced action, romance, and stories packed with twists and turns, then you’ll love the first instalment in Brooke Sivendra’s James Thomas series.
Buy Escanta to begin this thrilling series today!
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Suspenseful, piqued my curiosity
Makes you want to get the next book
Could not put this book down and quickly ordered book 2, 3 and 4 in the series. All were excellent reading.
So mysterious! Loved the characters!
Didn’t like that it is a cliffhanger
i loved this book. Can’t wait to read the next book
Just finished this bad boy – what a ride! This is my first book from Brooke Sivendra and it won’t be the last. Escanta strikes the perfect balance between suspense, mystery, and romance. Sivendra throws you into a twisty turny adventure through the dark underworld of organized crime, deadly secrets, and a faceless threat. I was hooked from the first few pages (seriously, just read the first few paragraphs). I loved the courtroom drama, the espionage, the mystery, and last but certainly not least, the sizzling chemistry between the mysterious James Thomas and tough-as-nails Makaela Ashwood. And THAT ENDING. This book really does have it all and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a page-turning escape. Bravo. Five Stars.
Keep Mak safe while keeping his past a secret…This book starts out with a couple of rough scenes that are not indicative of the rest of the story. Through the information that he receives, James knows that Escanta is after him. When he is approached by an important client to protect Mak, he initially rejects protecting her. Mak is a young ambitious prosecutor who is taking on the mob. James is too drawn to Mak, but due to his past, he shouldn’t pursue her. When James feels that her security is insufficient, he steps back in. I received a free copy of this ebook from eBook Discovery. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This is an excellent romantic suspense. I like the relationship between James and Mak. I especially likes how Mak asks questions and learns more about James by what he doesn’t answer. There is definitely plenty of suspense as the threats against Mak escalate. Even though James and Deacon refer to previous events, it doesn’t distract from the story. This is the first book that I read by this author, but it won’t be the last. I really like this book. I have already picked up the next book in this series.
From the initial encounter and later introduction between prosecuting attorney Mak and James, the security expert, the sparks fly. The author’s ability to build up suspense and keep the reader in expectation of the other shoe dropping is also well done. However, having said that, the plot in this novel is pretty thin, and due to the fact that this is Book 1 in a 6-part serial, I was left with more questions than answers. Parts of the plot are pretty brutal and I found myself reading with one eye shut. I am sure that as the story evolves in the ensuing books, aspects of the story will become clearer. Nevertheless, I was disappointed in this novel, a copy of which I purchased some 5 years ago. I also received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
5 Stars
You know when you read a book that is sooo good it completely captures you- sweeping you off your feet, consuming you in a way where reality is suspended and all you can think about is the story? A story that is so great you can’t stop at just one book- you need to hunt down the entire series to devour, because you’ve developed a serious addiction and need your next fix, STAT? Where you become so consumed by the addiction, you then proceed to stalk the author, and chasing down every book she’s ever written, caught in a one-clicking frenzy- only to end up on a book-binge of epic proportions, hoping like hell she’s got more books in the works because you’ll never tire of her stories- ever? Well Ms. Sivendra is one of those authors- her books are completely and irreversibly addictive. I should have a massive book-binging hangover, but I don’t! Because I loved every second of every mind-blowing minute I spent between her pages . I really couldn’t get enough, and let’s face it at this stage I’d read her shopping list, just to get a ‘fix’
Escanta is the first book in the James Thomas Series by Brooke Sivendra. This was a surprising find that showed up on my recommended book feed, and I was intrigued enough by the blurb to take a chance. I AM SOOOO HAPPY THAT I DID!!! What a GEM!!! This romantic suspense was everything I thought it could be, and so much more! There was action, adventure, mystery, mob connections, courtroom drama, danger, threats, chemistry, passion, intrigue, suspense, secrets, obstacles, compromises, car chases, shoot outs, tension, and much more.
Makaela Ashwood (Mak) is a criminal prosecutor working on a high profile triple murder case involving the Mafia. Things take a dangerous turn and her life is threatened. She’s going to need professional help if she’s going to get out of this alive. Thomas Security is recommended to her when her security team drop the ball. Mak is quite intimidated by James Thomas, but at the same time he’s a puzzle she can’t help but want to solve. An insatiable curiosity was always going to be her downfall.
James Thomas is the enigmatic head of Thomas security. He’s got a complicated, painful past that has left him with quite a lot of baggage, as well as some specialized and very dangerous skills. He’s haunted by his past, left with demons that weigh heavily ion his soul. But he’s also got a price on his head, being hunted by powerful and savage enemies. But he’s got a few secrets up his sleeve, and they would be wise to never underestimate him. When lines blur, and his past begins to tangle in the life of his beautiful and distracting new client, Thomas is going to have to pull out all the stops if he’s going to keep her/them safe.
This is such a fantastic story. I am really having trouble finding the words to do this book/series the justice it deserves. The characters are beyond perfect. They are complex, fully realised individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks and flaws. They had me completely invested in them and the outcome of their story from word go. I was eagerly and quite anxiously following along as the story unfolded. I spent a lot of the time on the edge of my seat, my heart pounding through all the adrenaline inducing action and jaw dropping revelations. Completely riveted by the story, I wouldn’t put it down and read it all in one sitting.
This is so well woven, with a massive amount of clever plotting and intricate layering. I am so impressed with Ms. Sivendra’s masterful storytelling talents. She may not realise it, yet but she’s just gained an avid stalker, um I mean fan, yes, an avid fan!
The story continues in the next book, which I have already devoured, because cliffhanger much! But don’t worry, because all the books in the series are available right now…. YAY!!!!! So there is no waiting between books! #WINNING #DIVEIN #BACKTOBACKEXCITEMENT #YOUWONTREGRETIT
Highly recommended reading. Really, it’s a MUST READ, and should be on everybody’s TBR!!!
Kudos! And thank you, Ms. Sivendra!
I loved this whole series! Got the first with a Bookbub deal then bought the rest! Read them back to back!
I feel like it didn’t start getting good til the end, but the story wasn’t finished – you have to buy the next book.
I’m in the process of reading the entire series and am in the final book. All are difficult to put down. They flow one onto the other.
This is the first book to introduce characters but story continues to next book so you have to buy it to find out what happens.
I liked the book except the ending.
I’ve enjoyed all of the books in this series. Action packed, good continuous story.
CLIFFHANGER
Very violent
was not a full book. do not start, it has no finish.
Disappointed the story was completely finished