A life debt… isn’t just another assignment. She’s also the younger sister of his best friend, the man who died taking bullets meant for him. There’s no way Derek can refuse.
An inescapable attraction…
Jenna Hamilton doesn’t need a bodyguard, especially not one hired by her intrusive and controlling father. She knew the risks when she signed on to work in rural Afghanistan, and the hospital already has armed security. She also doesn’t need the distraction of a big, brooding operative skulking about, even if he is her late brother’s best friend—and sexy as hell. As far as she’s concerned, he can pack up his Humvee and drive into the sunset. And, no, nothing her hormones have to say about him will change her mind.
A merciless enemy…
From the moment his boots hit the ground in Afghanistan, Derek does his best to win Jenna over, posing as her brother so the two of them can spend time alone. Except that what he feels for her is anything but brotherly. Stolen moments lead to secret kisses—and an undeniable sexual attraction that shakes them both to the core. But events have been set into motion that they cannot escape. When a ruthless warlord sets his sights on Jenna, Derek will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it costs him his heart—or his life.
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A cultural eye-opener!
When Derek Tower is commissioned to run a mission for a US Senator who wants his independant daughter brought home from Afghanistan, his first instinct is to say no. But Jenna isn’t a spoiled woman in search of excitement in a far-off land- she’s the sister of Derek’s best friend, who died because of him.
He has no choice.
Jenna is determined to help the Afghan women as a midwife in the war-torn country. She knows full well the danger, but the need is greater than her fear. She certainly doesn’t need her father’s henchman following her around, even if he is sexy. But when danger arrives, Jenna is grateful she’s not alone.
Though it could cost her heart.
This book exposes the plight of many Afghanistan women sold into lives of slavery, often by their own families. The author obviously did a lot of research and brought to life the taste and smells of a culture very different to the western world.
The story starts out slow, but builds to a good action-suspense page-turner though the sex scenes felt out of place to me.
I give Hard Target 4 lovely kisses!
Loved it
Derek is a former member of the military and the owner of Cobra International. He is pushed into guarding a senator’s daughter in Afghanistan. Jenna is doing work in Afghanistan, helping women with childbirth and teaching them about their bodies. The last thing she wants is her dead brother’s best friend Derek around due to her overprotective father. Derek and Jenna will go through so much together especially when a warlord shows interest in her. A read full of suspense, romance, danger and intrigue like only this author can write.
I received a copy of this book via Netgalley and am leaving a review.
The co-owner of an elite security company is tasked with protecting his best friend’s sister, a midwife in Afghanistan. There’s instant attraction between them, but it’s forbidden in the hospital compound, unless he is family. Even pretending to be her stepbrother doesn’t stop them from getting close. A fast paced love story set in a war torn country where you never know who you can trust.
A free copy from Netgalley for an honest review.
An Outstanding Story .
I volunteered to read and review a readers copy thru Netgallery of Hard Target . I really found this story fantastic . It takes off from the beginning and is full of action and suspense . There’s danger all around . Derek Tower part owner of Cobra International security is asked to protect and bring home Jenna Hamilton a midwife volunteering in Afghanistan . He cannot turn down the job she happens to be his best friends younger sister ,the same friend that died saving him . The area where Jenna is at is very dangerous but she refuses to leave . She knows the women need her and she will not be controlled by her father the senator that sent Derek there . Derek will protect her with his life if need be . While protecting her their feelings develop and danger comes calling ! I really enjoyed reading this story it’s well written and the characters are fabulous . I highly recommend taking the time to read this story . A definite 5 stars .
I have to confess that it had been years since I last read a book by this talented author. A mistake I will not do again!
This story was awesome. It’s a spin off from one of her previous series, but if like me you have not read them, no worries since it was definitely a stand alone.
The story centers around Derek Tower and Jenna Hamilton.
Derek, a former Green Beret is now owner of a military security company with bases around the world. When he gets a call from Senator Hamilton to go and get his daughter back from Afghanistan , he is torn. Jenna’s brother died saving Derek.
Jenna ,a midwife , has signed up to assist Afghani women during labor and educate them as well.
When they meet the attraction is immediate, but he is there to take her home, and is posing as her brother in a world where women are second and third class citizens.
From that moment on , the plot thickens. A plot filled with action, bad guys, hunky good guys, unknown danger and of course romance.
We have 2 individuals whose upbringing couldn’t be more different. Your heart will break for Derek , while Jenna’s heartaches have not been due to abandonment, she too has suffered .
A story that will touch your hearts and keep you hoping for a happy ending. But Derek is willing to die for Jenna and the enemy has no mercy.
Looking forward to what else the author has in store for us in this series.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
This first in a new romantic suspense series is a must read. The series is a spin off from her award winning I-Team series, and I couldn’t wait to read it.
Fast action, wonderful characters, both old and new, suspense and a very romantic dangerous love story, had me reading long past my bedtime!
Derek Tower and his co owner of Cobra security are professionals. Both Derek and Javier Cobray are seasoned special ops agents and their company provides operatives for government and private companies. Derek is approached by a senator, well known to Derek, asking for his help to bring his daughter Jenna home from her volunteer work in Afghanistan. She is a midwife providing services to Afghan women and training future midwives. Kidnapping is not out of the equation. Senator Hamilton is on the Armed Services Committee, but more importantly father of Derek’s best friend who was killed in a firefight protecting Derek. Derek has never trusted Hamilton, totally refuses to kidnap her, but is willing to provide security for her, and bring her home when she’s ready.
The portrayal of life for a woman/ girl in Afghanistan is heartbreaking. A colleague of Jenna’s remarks that “It is better to be a goat in Afghanistan then a woman.” Derek poses as Jenna’s half brother to be able to get close to her, and he won’t leave until she does, or he gets her somewhere safe. The atmosphere changes quickly, and becomes more dangerous by the minute. Her dependence on Derek changes from her protector, to her lover and that poses a risk to them both.
It’s hard to know the good guys from the bad guys, but the suspense holds to the end. The epilogue is funny, sweet and for I-Team fans a definite win.
I am very excited to have a new series to devour and stay up late reading!
Thank you Pamela Clare!
I love all of Pamela Claire’s books.
This is the first in a six-book series and every book is a fantastic read. Ms. Clare writes about her settings and subjects with much-appreciated intelligence. Moreover, the stories and characters are original and layered. The first book achieves the nearly impossible: taking the jaded military guy and the stubborn daughter of privilege and making them real and relatable. Book 6 just came out and I’ll be diving in tonight!
Action packed love story, warm and sweet.
In this action packed thrilling novel the chemistry between the lead characters is undeniable. Entertaining edge of your seat at times but heart warming as well
Couldn’t put it down…it was a late night!
Different than my normal read but well worth the time. Got totally engrossed in the character’s and the plot. Really like the descriptive narrative. Drew me in.
I just love Pamela Clare books. Her books come alive and you feel like you are apart of the story. This book kept me on the edge of my seat with suspense and the romance between characters held my heart until the end.
Fabulous story written w/lots of cultural challenges! I enjoyed reading about the characters and storyline. Terrific character development & challenges
Wonderful story with great characters!
Excellent book due to plot, character development, originality of story, attention to details, no typos and no poor grammar and really good writing. Will look and read other books by this author.
This was great book..I loved the characters. I encourage people to read this not just for the romance of this book but for the passion of the cause. It was well written about what happens to women in the middle east. Yes, women are treated with differently. My lived there with her husband and had to abide by the rules when not on the private armed compound. The love story is set in a relevant time and place.
Great book. Great Series
The book was advertised as free and gave you a sample, but when I tried to get the book I was told it was no longer available