Can you call someone an enemy if you haven’t seen them for the better part of a decade?Deacon Black is perfectly content with the status quo—work, sleep, repeat.Who cares if he’s rigid, structured, and set in his ways? It’s a job requirement that keeps his men safe and his company’s doors open.One phone call is all it takes to upend his life and land him right back into a past he has tried to … into a past he has tried to forget.
Revisiting old ghosts is the last thing he needs.
Especially when the forced trip down memory lane includes the only woman he never wanted to see again.
Annalise Grimaldi hit the jackpot with her life—from her trust fund to her best friend, she has it all.
But her world comes crashing to a halt when her best friend vanishes— leaving behind an apartment in tatters and more questions than answers.
There’s only one person she can think of that can help in a situation like this.
She hates to make the call, but there isn’t a thing she wouldn’t do to make sure her friend is found.
Even setting aside her hatred for Deacon Black.
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I haven’t read a book from Marie that I haven’t loved yet.
Hostile Territory has moved to the top of the list.
It’s the first book in the Bkackbridge Security series and I can’t wait for more. I devoured this I couldn’t get enough of Deacon and Anna.
Deacon an ex military man starts his own security company. He was planning on spending the rest of his life with his ex wife.
Till one night Anna the BBF to the ex has to call him scared to death will these enemies stay enemies or grow into something more.
WOW!!! What an amazing start to this new series! Marie James delivers a delicious new group of men to swoon over.
I am absolutely in love with Deacon Black. Although there were times when I hated him a little, his tough exterior made the sweet moments all the better.
This one hooked me from the start. It is full of drama, angst, and a slow burn that will keep you glued to your kindle. I cannot wait to get more of this series!
4.5 Stars
This is a great new series from Marie James and it was a phenomenal start to it.
We met Deacon in the last couple of Cerberus books as he helped them with one of their missions. We get to meet a whole new set of hot guys to fantasise and swoon over.
Deacon is the owner of Blackbridge security and after 1 phone call he is dragged in the drama surrounding his ex-wife Dani, but its not his ex-wife that is turning his world upside down it her best friend Anna who has always hated him.
The chemistry between Anna and Deacon is so hot I was surprised steam wasn’t coming off my kindle. Despite the huge mountain of denial they build between them it something they wont be able to deny for too long.
Im loving the guys in BlackBridge Security and can’t wait to get to know them better. Personally though I think Wren’s parrot stole the show!
Well done Maries James on another fantastic read and new series.
What an amazing start to a new series. This series is for Blackbridge Security. That are similar to the Cereberus MC as they are former military. The characters are great and hot chemistry. You will love Puff Daddy.
This is the first book in a new series from Marie James told in dual POVs and it does not disappoint!
Deacon Black is content with his life, former military and owner of Blackbridge Security he’s doing quite well for himself.
Annalise Grimaldi is perfectly happy with her trust fund, social engagements and best friend.
They’ve know each other since high school but there is no love lost between these two, the only thing they ever had in common was Dani, Anna’s best friend since childhood and Deacon’s now ex wife.
Anna never understood what Dani saw in Deacon much less why she would marry him. Dani and Anna both had rich upbringings whereas Deacon came from a middle class family and joined the military right out of high school.
Deacon loved Dani with everything he had and saw them being together forever, he thought she felt the same so it broke something in him when she decided otherwise.
When something goes down at Dani’s home and Anna can’t get answers, Deacon is the only person Anna can think to call even though she had never wanted to speak to, much less see him again.
Deacon never expected to answer his phone to a voice he hasn’t heard in years, much less a voice attached to a woman that hates him as much as he hates her. But when he hears the reason she’s calling he drops everything to try and help, even though he thinks he’s lost his mind in doing so.
These two are the epitome of enemies. Neither can stand the other, even though they haven’t seen each other for almost a decade. But as things come to light, and the search for Dani continues, and truths are uncovered, the hatred between them starts to diminish and feelings start to develop between them that have no business coming to life. No matter how hard they both fight these feelings and with the revelations they come to find, Deacon and Anna come realize that what they’ve hated all this time was all misunderstandings and wool covered eyes.
This book is an amazing enemy to lovers story with angst, drama, heat and action with a side of humor. The character development through out the story and their conflicting feelings make for a great read! I can’t wait for the other members of Deacon’s crew to have their stories told and on a side note…you’ll love Puff Daddy! (You’ll see when you read!)
Thank you Ms. James for another amazing book!
Marie James delivers yet another smart well paced romantic suspense! Her main characters have some serious baggage from a shared past. Crazily enough this couple is meant to be together, that is if they can manage to not kill each other. This is a fun read and a great start to a new series.
This is a new series by an absolutely amazing author!!!
I am never disappointed by Marie James’ books. They always pull you and keep you wanting more!!
This is the Blackbridge Security Series and it is an enemy to lovers style book which i love!!! This book was filled with intensity and passion and you will not want to put it down!! I loved Deacon and Annalise together and I can not wait for more.
What a great start to a new series!!
This book was action packed and full of suspense! The two main characters have so much tension and chemistry but they are blinded by their misplaced hate for one another which only adds to the build up throughout! There are secrets, lies, misunderstandings and so much more in this book and the other characters throughout make you excited to see what’s to come next!
I tried to give it 5 stars but it won’t let me! This book is absolutely amazing! I highly enjoyed it! It is packed with all the goodness I want in a great book!
Marie James has started the new series off with a bang! She has given us the perfect swoon worthy, ex-military turned security Hero with Deacon Black!
This enemies to lovers story is a great romantic suspense with the perfect mix of crazy that involves Deacon’s kidnapped ex-wife and her hot BFF that he can’t help but fall for. And no matter how hard he tries to tell himself that it is wrong, the desire is there to win out!
This slow burn romance will leave you excited for the next book in this series!
I was so excited to start these series and it certainly did not disappoint. You’ll suddenly find yourself on the last page of this amazing story and wonder where did the time go. I could not put this story down. I loved the fast paced action, characters and story line. Go ahead give it a go, you wont regret it!
Hostile Territory is an enemies to lovers story with a crazy ex wife/best friend and lots of hot commando guys throughout. Oh and don’t forget a crazy foul mouthed bird named Puff Daddy.
Anna finds herself in trouble when her best friend Dani goes missing after the police find her Russian boyfriend shot in her apartment. Anna can only think of one man to call and it happens to be Dani’s ex-husband Deacon, but will he help find her and figure out what is going on before its to late?
Deacon is ex military who now owns his own security company. Getting the call from Dani’s BFF that she is missing and in trouble, he doesn’t hesitate to help find her. Pulling all his men in to help find Dani and try to keep Anna safe in the mean time is his priority. Cause the bad guys seem to think Anna knows where she is.
Deacon and Anna find that their hate for one another from long ago is now a burning attraction they cant seem to escape. This leads to a twisted push and pull that keeps you on edge waiting and praying these two see how perfect they could be together. The sex is smoking hot but the love they find in each other over time is one that will last a lifetime.
Hostile Territory is a fabulous story with great characters and some hot and steamy sexy times. I hope to see more of the characters in the future because they are just too unforgettable.
Deacon has moved on from his divorce from ten years ago and owns his security company. Everything is going just the way he likes until he gets a call from his ex wife Dani’s best friend Annalise. Anna always hated Deacon when Dani was married to him. She has no choice but to call him to find out what has happened to her best friend. The two have sexual tension through the roof between them. Deacon can’t say no to helping even when he knows he should not get involved with the situation. The situation is much more complicated than first appearances. A good read and interesting start to a new series.
I’ve been excited for Blackbridge Security since I heard it was going to be a thing, and Marie James has not disappointed me with Hostile Territory!
Goodness gracious, from the very beginning, Deacon and Annalise had me hooked!
Deacon is stony and brooding, life experiences having sapped most of the joy out of things for him. Anna acts the way that is expected of her, dutiful daughter, dutiful friend, yet there’ something beneath the surface, something that is clawing to get out, the real her, even as she tries to restrain it…at least for a while. They are combustible, with longing looks, desperate touches, and stolen moments.
The chemistry is intense and palpable, even as they grunt, ignore, and tease one another, trying to solve a mystery about a woman that is intrinsically tied to both their pasts.
And all I can say is that I need to go and get intimately familiar with the Cerberus gang because holy smokes! And Wren, I need Wren’ story, and all the others at Blackridge Security, ASAP!
So, if you’re looking for some romantic suspense with delicious steamy tension, Hostile Territory is exactly what you’re looking for!
I enjoyed this book, the first in the Blackbridge Security series. Deacon and Anna know each other from way back and are not fond of each other, hate would be a better term for what they feel. This is at least how they think they feel! This story has a great plot with lots of action and a hot broody hero. The book was fun and full of great characters with great books ahead, I’m sure. Get your copy!!!
An excellent beginning of new series,
..this book had it all, suspense, drama, chemistry and steam!!!
The book pulls you right in, grips you from chapter one.
..hard to put down, the next book can’t come soon enough!!!
I thought this book was a great start to this new series. It delivers a great story and a host of favourite characters that I cannot wait to read about. It was a well paced book with some great humour interspersed. I definitely recommend this story and will be waiting for the next one.
HOLY CRAP ON A CRACKER
This was seriously a fantastic read.
At times I wanted to reach into the book and wrap my hands around Dani’s throat–what a B***h.
Deacon was so afraid of getting hurt again that he couldn’t see what was right in front of him.
Anna, had her own demons to get through.
I really loved reading this and can not wait to see who the next book will be about.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
What a gripping protector to lover romance! This book was full of suspense and drama and kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen the author tossed in another twist and had my dying to know how things were going to work out.
Deacon and Anna were both great characters. Deacon is hard and no nonsense. When he gets a call from his ex wife’s best friend asking for help finding her he knows that this is something he can’t just walk away from. He and Anna had never really seen eye to eye and so this is also an almost enemies to lovers story. Anna is in danger because of whatever happened to his ex and he vows to protect her as well. When the two finally have a moment to let their walls come down a little bit they realize that neither one is the person they thought they were.
Get ready to be taken on a ride because this book will grab a hold of you and not let you go. Sexy protectors for hire, serious chemistry, laugh out loud moments and drama will have you hooked from start to finish.
A must read book for sure!
By Alisa
This is the first book in the Blackbridge Security Series. Along with a strong solid story to read, Ms. James has lined us up with a hot group of broody alpha males to look forward to.
Deacon started Blackbridge Security upon his return from duty and his divorce. He has certainly locked up his heart and feeling since all that happened. Making his company everything it can is what has been his driving force for too long. But when his ex-wife’s best friend call him frantic, he jumps right into action.
Annalise is living the life on her family money, attending Gala’s and parties. She even thought she had the worlds best friend ever, until she started to pull away. When she discovers there was a shooting in her best friends apartment down the hall, she panics and call the only person she can think of for help. Deacon Black her once enemy but her best friends ex-husband.
This action filled story never really slows down from page one. You will be turning pages to see if Deacon and Anna will overcome the sexual tension while trying to find Dani. Will their past get in the way and keep them from taking the next step?
I look forward to more Blackbridge Security.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***