From USA Today bestselling author Katie Reus comes the next story in the explosive Redemption Harbor series where sparks fly and so do bullets… they’re from two different worlds. Not only is she innocent, she’s out of his league. He should keep his distance, but he can’t. Not when someone wants her dead. Now he’s driven to protect her, to keep her safe.
What happens when she discovers who he really is?
Hadley moved to Redemption Harbor for vet school and to be closer to her new family. Now that her billionaire father knows about her existence, her life has changed drastically. She just never imagined that she might be targeted because of her family. And she definitely never imagined she would fall for the one man she should never want. A man who kills for a living. A man who’s obsessed with her. A man who will do anything to protect her from the danger lurking in the shadows.
Redemption Harbor Series
1. Resurrection
2. Savage Rising
3. Dangerous Witness
4. Innocent Target
5. Hunting Danger
6. Covert Games
7. Chasing Vengeance
more
Great mix of sexy (and forbidden!) romance and suspenseful action. Even though this is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. This one is a thrill ride!
The author takes us back to Redemption Harbor. The home of Redemption Harbor Consulting. A consulting company where the bond of friends is more like family and where family bonds are strengthening. Also where life and circumstances are not black and white , but variations of gray.
As opposed to other stories by this talented author, this one is a little sweeter because even though Hadley, the main female character is a strong , independent gal, she is also younger and more innocent than the characters in previous stories. Axel, the male character, on the other hand, is older in years and experience. In his past life he was an FBI agent, but now is a killer for hire. When her contract comes across his desk, he makes it his duty to protect her. From the moment he meets her, the attraction between them is evident but circumstances make the relationship one that is complicated.
The plot was not only engaging but also thought provoking. Where do we run the line between what’s right and wrong. What would you do when put in a situation in which you have to choose when the law fails to do the right thing?
Once again, kudos to Ms Reus, for another book that has a great plot and complex characters you will come to love. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
This was an ARC copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Hadley is in college to be a veterinarian. She has just started a relationship with her father and half brother. Her father is very rich and her brother owns a security business. When she is mugged walking one night to her car, she is saved by a mysterious man. Axel is former FBI and now a contract killer but he only takes contracts on people who deserve it. His handler sends him Hadley’s file because she is an innocent with a contract on her. Someone wants her kidnapped and is going to ransom her to her father. Axel falls for her as soon as he meets her but she doesn’t know he’s been taking care of the other men who have taken the contract on her. They keep her on the family ranch because it’s more secure and Axel will not leave her side. But what they don’t know is there’s one more out there and he tries to take Hadley but she saves herself.
Excellent story with overprotective family, sexy hit man, and a beautiful college student. Action, suspense, and sex. I love this series. It always leaves you wanting the next book.
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Innocent Target is an electrifying read that held me captive from beginning to end.
Hadley and Axel are two very strong, compelling characters that easily caught my attention and then ensured that I fell for them. Their romance is spicy and full of danger which makes for a very exciting courtship as their sizzling chemistry kept the passions burning hot while distracting them from emotional issues and their determination to keep their hands off of each other.
Excitement, danger and suspense keep readers glued to the pages as anticipation and thrills build throughout the story since Hadley has come to the attention of several killers and it’s a good thing she has caught Axel’s attention or sooner or later one of the attempts on her life would be the end and readers can’t help but become caught up in all the danger and excitement as Hadley and Axel easily drag readers along with them throughout their dangerous adventure.
The thrills and excitement never end in this fast paced story that is full of passion and romance. So far every visit to Redemption Harbor has been exciting but this one really got my adrenaline pumping and had me biting my nails in suspense while I got to know Axel and Hadley and of course renew my acquaintance with the characters that I have already met who by the way added quite a bit of intensity to the situation in regards to Axel’s involvement with Hadley. Did I mention that Axel is one sexy and dangerous hunk that sent chills down my spine…yum! I do believe that Katie Rues has her work cut out for her in bringing another such hunk to my attention because Axel is just so memorable (did I mention, yum!) but I am sure that Katie Reus is up to the task because she always brings her characters to vivid life and ensures that I enjoy each and every one of them.
I loved it! Full of suspense and twists. This series is a very good one. The stories all stand alone but read together makes them even better. The dog name made me laugh. The ending was awesome.
I just love these characters!
Innocent Target is the 4th book in the Redemption Harbor series. This story features Hadley, Brooke’s 1/2 sister and Axel a “killer for hire”.
Axel is sent to thwart a kidnapping attempt of Hadley and after meeting her,falls head over heels. Hadley doesn’t know that the guy she just me is actually trying to protect her, she just knows that he makes her feel sexy and grownup, and ready for something more. I think what I loved most about these characters is that they did nothing to hide how the felt about each other. There were no games or secret longings. Even after Hadley finds out why Axel really “met” her, she doesn’t back down from how he makes her feel. Plus, Axel is all-in from the beginning. I just love that.
As usual with a Katie Reus book, there’s great action and sarcastic wit from the supporting players. The theme of family, whether by blood or choice, continues with these characters and hopefully there will be more to come.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
A wonderful story. Her father’s wealth put her at risk Her new friend was very helpful
INNOCENT TARGET by Katie Reus
Innocent Target is the 4th installment in the Redemption Harbor series. I really enjoy series books, as we get to catch up with previous story characters in the new story. Katie has a such a way of telling a story to make you care about all of them. This is another great story. It has suspense, heat, well developed characters, and a plausible story.
This one brings us the story of Hadley and Axel. She is a college student that is going to be a veterinarian. She has newly discovered family in Brooks and Douglas Alexander, her brother and father. Axel is a former FBI agent that is now a hired gun. When he has a message come across his desk mistakenly that is a contract to kill Hadley he goes to warn her and ends up protecting her and falling for her. I do not like to give to much a way when I review books so that is all I will say.
Very well done…..truly enjoyed every minute of this story!!!!!
I’ve read everything she’s written, and she never disappoints! I wish she wrote as fast as I devour her books!
“My name is Alex O’Sullivan and I used to work for the FBI. Now … I kill people for a living”. What a great line, and it doesn’t scare off Hadley. The person he’s trying to protect. I love the interaction of all the characters, they have such a great relationship. Sky was particularly entertaining in this book. I would re-read this series anytime. I do recommend Ms. Reus.
Loved the characters. Wished the time was longer before they admitted their love for one another.
I’ve read many books by this author, I might add very happily read her books. This book in the ‘Redemption Harbor’ series was not a disappointment. I mean how many authors can get you to fall in love with a hitman? From the first chapter of ‘Innocent Target’ I was hooked, I mean the kind of hooked like if the house caught on fire I’d be leaving with just my kindle, charger and phone, just in-case… shrugs shoulders priority’s and all.
Hadley is new to the area, new to the school, new to her friends and new to her father and half brother. Even though they did not know she existed until recently, they love her and want to protect her. Though she sees it at times as overprotective, overbearing, like two “big bulldogs” but loves having them in her life.
One night after her college class Hadley finds herself in a bad situation, with an attacker at her back and hands wrapped around her neck, she wished for her overprotective family and friends were close by. But what she finds is a mysterious man taking on the bad guy and placing his unconscious body in the trunk of a car? Trying to get the attack off her mind and going about her life she runs, like literally runs into a sexy man that she finds very attractive.
Axel, what a sexy and dangerous name for a man in… Finance? Really? That’s the ridiculous story he gives Hadley. When really his job is a little more of a “hands on” kind of job, or a knife or a scope but with the same end game. But he’s different then some in his line of work, he has morals, he will not hurt innocent people. Which is exactly what Hadley is, innocent, so he will protect her as best as a hitman can.
I really liked the two characters as a couple. I felt because of Hadley’s brother and friends ability to live in a gray area, she was able to accept Axel and his choice of career. I also like having previous characters from the first books in the story, because I just love Skye, in every scene she is in I always have a big smile on my face from her. I have to say, I have read some really bad hitman stories and felt by far this was a better written scenario then those other books. I felt the characters were more believable as real people, people I want on my side.
If you like books with ex-military men/women who follow the law in the gray, action, suspense, some hot sexy scenes, and characters you will love for a long time. This is a book for you. Enjoy!
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I could not put this book down. The plot was fast moving and thoroughly entrancing. The scenes were vividly playing in my mind just like a movie. The characters were very believable.
Hadley is a strong but gentle loving woman who had to grow up early due to a competitive mom. Hadley is now in contact with her wealthy father and brother. It is because of her wealthy father that a contract to kidnap her is put out on her. Axel is a man that is paid to kill for living. A copy of the contract is given to him as someone thinks it is a mistake and wants Axel to look into it. I adored Axel and his strong alpha tendencies to protect Hadley. The journey to their HEA is full of conflict and mystery. Who put out the contract? Were there more hit men out there? Would Hadley accept Axel into her life knowing what he did for a living?
This book was written in multiple POV format. Getting into the mind set of the characters is really necessary to fully understand the characters. I really think that Ms. Reus did a wonderful job in crafting a really intriguing suspenseful romance.
Some items in this story my cause certain triggers for some readers. There is no graphic descriptions of violence but the kidnapper’s intention for Hadley was mentioned. If you love suspenseful romance, then this one is for you.
Innocent Target by Katie Reus is the fourth book in her Redemption Harbor series. This is a perfect read for all romantic suspense lovers. It is very well written and developed. The characters are complex, the plot is strong and twists and turns unpredictable.
This is a story about Axel O’Sullivan, who is a hired assassin – hitman for hire – and a newcomer – Hadley Lane, Brooks Alexander’s sister. What I love about this story is that they didn’t suppose to fall in love and yet they did. Axel’s so protective of Hadley from the beginning. Watching her, trying to protect her he is slowly falling for her. Their meeting wasn’t by chance, but I love how author develops it. The more time they spend together the more there are feelings involved. When Hadley finds out who Axel is, she feels betrayed and suspects that what they had together was real. Their chemistry is off the charts and pull is undeniable. I love how Axel is fighting for them and how he knows he found the one – won’t stop until he proved to her how amazing he thinks she is and how much he loves her.
In addition to this awesome group of people and their friendship, I love Skye and Axel’s growing friendship and the way they are behaving. It’s amazing. Thank you, Katie for that.
Such an amazing, quick, thrilling book. Read it and this series.
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The characters + storytelling were very captivating
Hadley just found out that she had a rich father.
Because of that, she is now in danger.
Axel had a contract for Hadley.
What happens when the contract killer falls for his intended ?
The storytelling + the character’s build were awesome!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
Innocent Target by Katie Reus is the 4th book in the Redemption Harbor series. Hadley Lane is a sweet woman. She is getting to know her half older brother and her father. She had a pretty rough upbringing and now after meeting to half-brother and her father, she has found this peace. She thinks its funny that they are so overprotective yet it makes her feel good. When the story starts, we see that someone is out to kidnap and torture Hadley. Axel O’Sullivan is initially one of the Hit-men for hire out to get Hadley yet he couldn’t go thru with hurting her. He was hired by an unknown enemy who wanted him to take Hadley and deliver her to this unknown enemy. Axel realizes how innocent Hadley was and he soon couldn’t do that, especially when they met over spilled coffee and he came to see how sweet and innocent she was. He decided he would do all he could to protect her. OMG I loved Axel! He knew by hiding who he was, and letting Hadley think he was this different person, it could ruin their relationship that was building and yet he was determined to do this all in order to protect her from harm. Hadley was so kind, sweet, sassy and beautiful. She had a pretty rough life and now she is getting a chance to know what happiness is and suddenly someone is trying to take that from her and she doesn’t know why. Hadley isn’t from the world that Axel, her brother and all the other characters in this series work in. She is innocent yet has a steel core that amazed me. She rolled with the punches and stood firm. This is a standalone but the previous characters are secondary and are interwoven in. This is fast pace, intriguing, sizzling and exciting. I loved every minute; I’m most definitely looking forward to the next book.
My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me.”
It’s very difficult to put down. Always unpredictable and a great deal of testosterone. Hadley and Axel are amazing. You’ll love it.
It has been a while since I have read a Katie Reus book … and now I remember why I like her writing so much! Her characters are very interesting and her writing pulls me quickly into the storyline. I haven’t read the other books in this series, yet, but I didn’t feel that I was missing anything while reading INNOCENT TARGET. All of the characters melded together very well and the interactions with them seems seamless.
Axel is a very interesting character. His past has created someone who, I think, shows a very strong moral code. His job is not conventional, but he does his own part to protect those that he can and that is what Hadley originally was suppose to be. The sister to an acquaintance, he was only going to look out for her until he could fully assess the situation and contact her brother, but that quickly changed. Hadley brought out something in him that he didn’t expect and that changed the whole game.
Hadley is such a sweet character. She really does want to see the best of people, but even she admits that is not always that is real. She also has a very quiet strength and a stubbornness that came out when I least expected it. Another thing that I really liked about her character was that she didn’t let someone else take over the whole issue for her. She wanted to know what was going on and she completely backed Axel when push came to shove.
All in all, awesome story! I loved the characters and the book had me immediately. I devoured it within a couple hours and really enjoyed the whole play of things and the writing style. I am definitely going to have to go back and get the first three books so that I can find out more about the earlier characters!
This is the sweet and awesome story of Hadley, Brooks sister from Dangerous Witness, and Axel a hired contract killer! Yesssssss! More action, killing, characters from the past stories, suspense, hot sex and most importantly a HEA! Hadley is targeted because of her Dad’s billions and Axel is tasked in protecting her from those contracted to kill her. This was a great read and as per usual, never a disappointment from my go to author. Axel was incredibly sweet and patient with Hadley. I truly enjoyed this one and cannot wait for Gage’s story next. Oh, and Leighton…definitely want to know what is going on with him, Lol. 4 stars!!