She saw something she shouldn’t have…Now they want her dead. Ever since she left the foreign embassy where she was working, translator Emily Chastain has been targeted by someone who wants to silence her permanently. Fearing for her life, Emily contacts Declan’s Defenders and is placed under former marine Mustang Ford’s protection. If only she could figure out why someone is trying to kill … to kill her–and how to contain her unlikely attraction to Mustang…
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Fantastic book that sucked me in from the very beginning. Emily is a professor of Russian language at a local university. She also works as an interpreter. As the story opens, she is just finishing a translating job at the Russian embassy. It doesn’t go well, with the ambassador storming out. Emily is escorted out of the embassy in a hurry, while the man she translated for is detained. On her way out, she sees another man who looks familiar being escorted in. Confused and uneasy, she rushes to her car. Her uneasiness is justified when she is nearly run off the road twice in a short time and spots a car following her. When that car also tries to run her off the road, she calls her friend Grace to tell her what is happening. Grace immediately asks Declan to help her friend.
Former Marine Mustang is one of the men of Declan’s Defenders. He is the closest to Emily’s location when Declan calls on him for help. He arrives on the scene just in time to keep Emily from being kidnapped or killed and whisks her off to the Defenders’ headquarters on Charlie Halvorsen’s estate. As the team tries to figure out why Emily is being targeted, Mustang plans to stick close to Emily to keep her safe.
I was glued to the pages of this book as it’s nearly nonstop action to keep Emily alive. Emily initially has no idea why someone is out to kill her, while the team believes that she saw something she doesn’t realize the importance of. Things become both a little clearer and more complicated when Emily receives a visit from the ambassador’s daughter, Sachi. The tension increases when the PI that Emily interpreted for is a victim of a hit-and-run attack, and the attacker then goes after Emily and Mustang, who are saved by the timely arrival of the other team members. A suspicious photograph provided by the PI before his accident gives a hint of the issue, which is confirmed by information from an unexpected source. When Emily and Sachi are taken, it’s a race against time to save them. The final confrontation had me on the edge of my seat (and up WAY past my bedtime) as Mustang and the rest of the team raced to the rescue. I loved that Emily didn’t just wait around for Mustang to show up but took an active role in her own rescue. What she uncovered along the way was horrifying, and she didn’t back down from doing what she thought was right. The ending was a nail-biter and a close call for all of them. There’s an interesting twist in the epilogue that connects this story to the earlier two in the series. It will be interesting to follow it to the end and see what it all means.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Emily and Mustang. Mustang was impressed and intrigued by Emily from the first time he met her. The sparks flew between them immediately. Mustang doesn’t want anything to distract him from protecting Emily, and he’s afraid that giving in will do so. Emily has been so focused on her career that she doesn’t have much in the way of experience but is ready to explore what is happening in spite of the danger. Mustang can’t deny the need to make sure she is safe, and “sticking like glue” to her side increases the intensity of his attraction and makes it harder to resist. I liked the back-and-forth between them as Mustang has to balance her safety with her stubbornness in certain situations. Though the word “love” comes up quickly, I got the feeling they will still take the time to develop their relationship. I look forward to seeing them in future books.
The book starts out with action that kept going throughout the read making it hard to put down. Emily is in danger and calls her friend who happens to be with Declan and sends out Mustang to assist. What he finds is not good and goes right to the action while Emily is hauled away by a man in a ski mask. Mustang thwarts the kidnapping and gets Emily to safety only to be given the assignment of protecting her. Mustang is up for it and so is Emily having Mustang protect her but the close proximity with the two of them only brings the attraction higher especially when several more attempts are made on her life….can he protect her and will there be a HEA for them.
A great read with steam, sparks, suspense and action that had me flipping the pages. These two were great together even though Emily’s stubbornness was too much at times, but it worked. I liked the action and how the two didn’t hide or run away from their feelings. I would have liked a bit more information on if the Russian ambassador had anything to do with what was happening, as well as how the daughter and Tyler fared and what happened to the P.I….left it unanswered and the only reason I gave it four stars because of the questions left.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
Declan’s Defenders to the rescue again! This time it is Frank “Mustang” Ford’s turn to save the girl. Emily Chastain is a professor of the Russian language and part-time translator of Russian. After she finished a translation job for the Russian ambassador in Washington D.C. she is almost killed a couple times on her way home. She calls for help to her good friend Grace who works for Charlie Halverson, the benefactor of Declan’s Defenders. Emily is routed to Charlie’s mansion where Declan’s Defenders have their headquaters. Mustang is tasked with the job of protecting Emily.
Full Force by Elle James is the third book in her Declan’s Defenders series. So far all the books in this series have been great reads. This one is filled with lots of action and mystery. Emily doesn’t know at first who is trying to kill her or why. The Defenders are really put to the test on this job. I really enjoyed that this was such a fast-paced story with very likeable characters.
ARC for honest review with no compensation received from Prolific Works
Full Force is book 3 in the Declan Defenders series by Elle James and while a standalone reading the prior books gives you a better understanding of the series.
Emily Chastain, a professor at the local college and a Russian translator who is on her way home from the Russian embassy after doing a translationis nearly killed— thinking it is just a fluke she continues on her way but… it happens to more times… certainly not a coincidence so she calls her friend at Declan Defenders for help…
Frank “Mustang” Ford, former military and a member of Declan Defenders he is on his way to a team meeting when he receives a call to check out the situation and what he finds is not to his liking at all…determined to rescue Emily and keep her safe but he needs to find out why she is being targeted.
What happens next will keep you turning the pages!! Lots of action, suspense, Sparks, major chemistry plus a whole lot more!!
4 1/2 STARS!
Full Force is book three in the Declan’s Defenders Harlequin Intrigue series by Elle James. The story centers around a translator and the former Marine turned Declan’s Defenders teammate who is sent to protect her in a bit of an opposites attract story.
Emily quickly became an intriguing character because the job she was leaving at the embassy seemed to be the catalyst to the danger she suddenly found herself in. Luckily she was friends with Grace who soon had her covered by the guys.
Frank (AKA Mustang) is a loyal guy who is all in to settling into this new venture he and the guys are branching out into. He jumps at the chance to help a friend of a friend and quickly has Emily’s back.
I recommend this book and this entire series to anyone who enjoys lots of intrigue with blasts of romance, and overall a top-notch group of characters who are as close as close can be and out to aid in making life right. Looking forward to more to come in the series!
What a great read, it grabbed me from the beginning. What seemed an innocent job for a translator turned into a whole lot more. There is plenty of action as this woman flees for her life. Her knight in shining armour saves the day a few times. Will they both get to the end of the book alive. I thoroughly enjoyed this exciting story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
I couldn’t put this book down. I was so enthralled right from the beginning. Emily Chastain is a professor at a local university as well as a Russian translator. On her way home from the Russian embassy after doing a translating assignment, she is nearly killed three times. The third attempt was thwarted by Frank (Mustang) Ford, one of the Declan’s Defenders. Time is running out to figure out who wants Emily dead and why. The following days are full of intrigue and mystery. As time goes by, these two realize that there a great connection between them that both want to explore. Mustang doesn’t want to cross the line as he is afraid it will detract him from protecting Emily to the fullest of his ability. Emily has been focused on her career over the last several years and with the attempts on her life, she wants to explore a relationship now. I laughed at the reversal in roles in that!
The journey in solving the mystery as to who is behind the attempts is one that kept me guessing. I was guessing it was one of two people and I was ultimately wrong. I so enjoyed this wonderful addition to this series.
This book is written in a dual POV format. That is my favorite kind. Getting a glimpse at their thoughts really helps me to connect with the characters. I can see the connection between the characters as well.
This is a book that I would recommend for anyone over 18 as there is a “bedroom” scene that just may offend some. It really isn’t overly graphic in nature nor was it drawn out over multiple pages. I thought it was tastefully done.
This is book 3 in the Declan’s Defenders series and it features Mustang and Emily. These two were creating sparks from the moment they met. After a translation job at the Russian embassy, Emily fears for her life. Her friend Grace puts her in touch with Declan‘s Defenders and in turn Mustang.
The action and suspense are magnificent! The story line is fantastic, as are the characters. I can’t wait for the next one!
This story starts off fast and doesn’t slow down. Danger, mystery, great characters, and chemistry. No cliffhanger and a Hea. Standalone but great series.
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What the heck is going on with all of these Russians? Utter craziness. What was in the report that was translated that sent the ambassador into a tizzy? So much Russian/American chaos. And Declan’s Defenders are caught up in the middle of it. Will they figure it out before it’s too late?
This adventure was a fun ride. We didn’t see any of the political ramifications, but the mystery and intrigue kept me reading. And of course the love story.
I received an ARC copy of this book and I chose to review it. I am a fan of Elle James and have been reading her for a long time. I know when I get one of her books I am going to get a great story. This is a winner. It is well written and the characters are wonderful. I couldn’t put this one down. It is worth your time and effort. I don’t do spoilers but I can tell you this one is awesome!!!
Non-stop action from start to finish!
Full Force is the third book in the Declan’s Defenders series but you can read it as a standalone with no problem. I highly recommend the first two books, though because they really are great reads. They also give you a lot of background information that will enhance your enjoyment of this book.
The story revolves around Emily Chastain who is a Russian translator and teacher, and Frank ‘Mustang’ Ford who is part of the Declan’s Defenders team. After a translation session at the Russian embassy, Emily has too many near misses with another car to be considered a coincidence. Mustang is assigned to protect her until Declan’s Defenders can figure out who is trying to hurt her.
Like the other books in this series, this one is full of action and suspense. We are kept guessing, until late in the story, as to who the bad guys are. There are several twists and turns to lead us in the wrong direction.
Emily and Mustang get their HFN in this story but the ongoing mystery for this series is not yet solved. I’m looking forward to reading the next book very much!
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
This is a very enjoyable read. The book is filled with danger, suspense, action and romance. Mustang and Emily are really good characters and I thought they had great chemistry. This is a very exciting book that will keep you guessing about what will happen next and rooting for this couple to get a HEA.
Another action packed, page turner from Elle James. Emily Chastain is a Russian Professor, who also hires out as a translator in the DC area. But when the ambassador walks out of a meeting boiling mad, she is hustled out of the embassy and narrowly escapes a hit and run. But when two more cars seem to be trying to crash hers, she calls on her friend Grace for help. Grace works for DeClan’s Defenders, and is DeClan’s girlfriend (wife?). Mustang is the closest one of the team to the scene and gets to Emily as a mask man is about to shoot her. The rest of the book, is how the team tries to find out why there seems to be a hit out on Emily. And she does not make it easy on Mustang, by putting herself in danger and by the chemistry between them, which he is trying to fight so he can stay focused on keeping her alive. Fascinating characters and an intriguing plot.
While I always recommend to read a series from the beginning, thanks to Harlequin’s Cast of Characters page, there is a quick reminder of who is who, if you are reading this as a stand alone.
I received a free ARC from the author as part of a review team. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
Emily is so headstrong and courageous. Mustang is a big strong protector. When they come together, Mustang has a hard time keeping Emily out of trouble. When trouble finds her, she calls her friend who calls Declan’s Defenders. Someone keeps trying to kill her and they have to figure it out fast. Emily and Mustang realize that they want a relationship after all this is over. Will they be able to stay alive so they can have that reationship?
This book was heart stopping from the first page to the last. It kept you on the edge of your seat.
Emily is a college professor who is also an interpreter. After one scary meeting, her life is in danger. Luckily she has a friend in high places who puts her in contact with the Declan Defenders namely Mustang Ford. She is scared and alone and running for her life. Luckily for her, Mustang runs faster. Once they meet in this whirlwind, feelings develop as they are dodging bullets and cars.
Mustang is a man who is just driving to work when his boss calls and put him in the path of Emily. He is enamored with this strong, independent woman right from the beginning. His protective instincts kick in right away and he wants her safe.
The whole book is centered on why someone wants Emily dead and staying ahead of the bad guy. If you are looking for a suspenseful, edge of your seat book, you must one click this book.
Fast paced read that captures you from the first page. Plenty of twists and turns will keep your attention till the end. Great characters and supporting characters. Plenty of chemistry between Emily and Mustang. I received a free copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a review
Full Force by Elle James is a fabulous romantic suspense. Ms. James has once again given readers a book that is well-written and a nice smooth read. The characters in this story are outstanding and my favorite thing about the book. Emily teaches Russian and is a part-time Russian interpreter. Mustang is former military and now works for Declan’s Defenders. When Emily is chased after a job at the Russian embassy she calls her friend who sends Declan’s Defenders to help. Mustang and Emily’s story is loaded with drama, humor, sexy bits, action and suspense. I loved every page of this book and look forward to my next book by Elle James. Full Force is book 3 of Declan’s Defenders but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from Prolific Works. All thoughts and opinions are my own.