Running back to Texas after an emotional disaster in San Francisco, J. L. Mitchell, microbiologist, is throwing herself into the development of a new, drought-resistant grain. Little did she expect to reconnect with Cole Martin, who rings al her bells, or to discover that her formula was at risk of being highjacked. As her work progresses, so does her relationship with Cole. When she is … kidnapped, he brings all the recourse of The Phoenix Agency, where he has just become a partner, into play, hoping they will be in time.
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Formula For Danger is an outstanding romantic suspense by Desiree Holt. Ms. Holt has another hit with this fantastic, well-written book. The characters are brought to life and make this book a joy to read. Kudos to Ms. Holt for always having such phenomenal characters. Cole is ex-military and has now returned to ranching but when he’s invited to become a partner in the Phoenix Agency he and his girlfriend JL agree it’s the right move. JL is a scientist working or creating a seed that will still flourish in drought conditions. JL spills her secret that she also has psychic gift to the partners and their wives. When it becomes clear that JL has people wanting her seed formula everyone is ready to help. JL and Cole’s story is packed with humor, drama, sizzle, action and suspense. Fill your cup and take a bathroom break before starting this folks, you won’t want to put it down once you start. I loved every page. Formula For Danger is book 6 of the Phoenix Agency Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
JL Mitchell is developing a new product that could have an international impact. There are major players tripping over themselves trying to out maneuver one another in order to get her to work for them or at the very least obtain proprietary rights. What none of them counted on is Cole Martin and Phoenix Security. JL is the love of Cole’s life and he will stop at nothing to keep her safe and protected.
In this sixth installment of The Phoenix Agency, Formula for Danger, there are watchful eyes all round and danger hovers in the air. There are several dangerous rivals in this adventure wanting J.L.’s grain formula for their own and Ms. Holt does a wonderful job of drawing you into the suspense and keeping suspicions high circling the various bad guys until the ultimate bad guy is revealed at the end. She does such a great job of building the confusion surrounding them that I kept jumping around changing who I thought was ultimately responsible. The characters are complex and storyline well written. Ms. Holt also does a nice job of building the backstory, showing past and present, within the book. My interest was piqued at the beginning and held strong until the end. I love that she also includes the other teammates and their wives from previous books, as well as brief descriptions of how they met from past books, making this an easy standalone read; along with the others in the series. Formula for Danger is an action packed thrill ride full of mystery, danger, suspense, humor, and romance you will not want to miss. Ms. Holt also teases us with a new branch of Phoenix opening in Texas, Lone Star Phoenix, being run by the hero of this book. So, I am crossing my fingers there will be more exciting adventures with these hunky alpha males and their spunky, independent females in the future.
J.L. Mitchell lived in San Francisco until an emotional tragedy sent her home to Texas, to be near her dad and start fresh. She is a microbiologist with a passion for her work and a personal stake in her new endeavor, creating a drought-resistant grain. Little did she know that upon returning to the Lone Star state she would reconnect with Cole Martin and be swept away in a whirlwind of emotions and passion. He wants everything she can give him and more but she has a deep buried secret she is trying to keep hidden and the closer they get the more at risk she is of having to come clean about her past and her gift. After the fiasco that sent her home, she is scarred and wary of sharing that part of herself again. Adding to her stress is the imminent danger she faces from several business conglomerates that will do whatever it takes to secure her and her new development for their own. Tension and danger surround her every step and she will need to be on guard and embrace her talent if she wants answers regarding the danger she faces. She will have to trust in Cole and his partners at Phoenix to keep her safe.
Cole Martin is a new partner in the Phoenix Agency and getting setup to run the new addition, Lone Star Phoenix, from his ranch. Running into his one regret from the past, J.L. Mitchell, was an added bonus and knowing the connection between them is just as strong as before he will not let her get away this time. He knows she is the one and wants forever with her but senses something holding her back. Determined to prove he will stand by her side no matter what, he gives her everything he can…his love, support, protection and strength hoping she will trust him in return and share her reservations. Worried about her safety after the numerous emails and phone calls from companies wanting to buy her and her grain formula, he increases security and enlists the help of his teammates. When she is kidnapped from under their noses it is all hands on deck as they search their lists of suspects to find her, hoping it will not be too late.