There’s nothing sexier than a Navy SEAL in pursuit of his woman. In theory, Cindy Lake is an expert in romance. In practice? She’s a failure at love. After her boyfriend dumps her, taking a break from men seems like a good idea. Then Marcus Harrelson walks back into her life. Hot. Infuriatingly patient. With a smooth Texas drawl that makes her weak in the knees. For years, the tragedy that … the tragedy that stole his family crippled Marcus with guilt. But he’s not that broken man anymore. The moment he sets eyes on Cindy again, she stirs in him feelings that are far from platonic. She’s always been sexy. She’s always been sassy. He sees her now and that sweet promise of a second chance. Unfortunately, someone else sees her too.
When Cindy becomes the target of a stalker, convincing her that she needs a protector is his first priority. The second? That he’s a man she could trust with her heart. There’s an undeniable spark between them. But that spark could become deadly.
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What a great book! This was a page Turner from the start! Marcus and Cindy’s chemistry is so strong, yet Cindy won’t let him in at first. Things change when Cindy is stalked and everyone is a suspect.
If you’re looking for a book filled with angst, passion and mystery then this is the book for you!
Cindy Lake has just been dumped by her boyfriend Trevor Ford over her fear of commitment. She works as a personal assistant and lately her phone has been ringing off the hook but it has been prank calls.
Marcus Harrelson used to work with Cindy and is now works for a protection company and when he learns that Cindy could be in trouble he puts himself on her case.
But Marcus has his own ghosts in his past that won’t let him commit to anyone and with Cindy avoiding all commitment will they both break down the other’s walls?
Can Marcus keep Cindy safe and overcome his past?
This was a great story with lots of twists and turns to keep you wondering what was going to happen next!
I liked Cindy and I liked that it was her that had no desire for real commitment and not the guy. I think deep in her heart she knew that Trevor was not the guy for her and that was why she wasn’t ready for more. I liked that she liked her job but she had issues with one of the bosses Mr. Bose and one of her co-workers named Rebecca.
I really liked Marcus and knew he had feelings for Cindy but I could also tell that there was something big from his past that was almost preventing him from living a happy life. Once I read what it was everything made sense and it really broke my heart what he went through and how he took the blame for it all and really kept it all in.
I was super curious about who was behind it all as there were so many suspects and I definitely had some guesses. I was happy that I was right on who I thought was behind it all. The whole thing made me cringe as it was so weird but I loved it!
The end was great and I absolutely loved where Cindy ended up in respect to her career!!
I loved Marcus and Cindy together and everything was perfect at the end!
I did enjoy this book, although I wasn’t blown away by it. The whole Ex navy Seal needing to protect Cindy after a few prank phone calls just struck me as a bit over over kill. OK so that was followed with a break in and her finding her lingerie out on the bed but I was still questioning why the over kill on “protecting” Cindy. But then her protector Marcus was hot and clearly there was some heavy chemistry between them. As the plot unfolded there were a few white elephants set to throw you off course, but being a novella no real time left to develop those much. Still worth reading.
This book is a nice fast paced read. Your going to love the drama and suspense in this story. We have Cindy who has sworn of man. She is tired of men leaving her. In walks Marcus. She has always had a crush on him but the last time she seen him he was a broken man. He is now able to move forward with his life and actually sees Cindy now.
Another seal to rescue book, yes please! I really liked this book, the characters were interesting and the suspense kept me interested right up until the end.
Oh yes, please, who doesn’t love a great alpha male who happens to also be a Navy Seal. Yummy. This book was fantastic. It was intense but yet fun to read and once I started reading I just could not put it down. I highly recommend reading this book.
I love reading Victoria Paige’s work and this book did not disappoint at all. Drama, action, suspense, mystery, sexiness, family healing and an HEA have all the great makings of a fantastic book!! Cindy and Marcus are great characters and the story line is so good you won’t want to put this one down until you read every last word!! This book is a must read.
Another great book by this author. Nothing wrong with being protected and cared for. Even if at first you don’t want it. It is scary how there are many real life situations out there and terrible things happen. I enjoyed the characters and the back and forth they do. Special Forces where can you go wrong reading stories about them…..great book
I found this book to be a perfect mix of romance and suspense with a whole lot of spice. I loved this series and this book was full of twist and turns that left me realizing that I may have found a new favorite series. I think this author led us on a journey as Cindy and Marcus come to terms on how to navigate their new relationship while trying to figure out who Cindy’s stalker is. You won’t want to put this book down.
Cindy sure has her share of male attention. The brood navy seal seems to be the most protective and smitten amongst all the crazy going on. They’ve both been broken but share an attraction. When things start happening, he hopes he can protect her and win her over. Sexy, sweet and keeps you in your toes.
This is a 2nd chance friends to lovers! Older man to younger women women my kinda book! A hot military book! Characters are wow! Marcus & cindy! Great read!
This book was ok, the story was enjoyable and the characters mostly likable but for my it didn’t grab me and suck me completely in. I wasn’t desperate to get back to it when I had to adult and put my kindle down. The plot isn’t an entirely new one with an ex special forces helping a “friend” that eventually becomes more but there is enough interesting twist and turns to keep it from being a stale retelling of an already out there story.
This book had it all. Cindy has never found complete love for herself. Having some issues of love makes it hard that you deserve it. Marcus comes into her life again but not the same. He’s healed and well and has a new job, but what he wants and needs is Cindy. Marcus comes in on the moment Cindy needs to have protection. She is being stalked but not sure by who. She is getting hang up phone calls and weird things are happening. Marcus agrees to spend time at her house to watch over her. One thing leads to another and they become intimate and the stalker is still after her. You can feel the love they have for each other and the thrill of the stalker is still there. She has a few ex boyfriends that might be behind it, but before they figure it out Cindy is taken by the stalker. Marcus has to get her back. Otherwise, history is repeating its self. Great book a must read.