Victoria Marshall didn’t cooperate by dying in the Afghani hell-hole as the CIA expected. Defying all probability, a privately-funded black ops group led by a handsome, sexy-as-sin southerner pulled her out of the warlord’s prison cell and brought her home. Even half out of her mind with pain Tori knew this man was special. She made a date with the commander to meet one year later at a … one year later at a restaurant of his choice. Keeping that date was the best thing she ever did.
Jacob King was attracted to the personality of the woman he saved from the warlord’s camp. Although it was hard to see what lay under the filth and suppurating wounds she suffered from countless beating, he admired her brave humor in the face of her agonizing injuries. This kind of tough-minded woman was someone he’d like to know, admittedly he never expected the leggy, blond bomb-shell in the red dress who showed up for their date.
But then he never expected she would save his life, either. In a world of shadows, deceit, and dangerous covert missions, where people routinely vanish and living one more day was never a given, Tori and Jacob fight to build their happily ever after.
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Love…Love…Love!! How many times can I repeat it?!
Amazing characters…Amazing scenery…Amazing emotion…Amazing imagery….OH! and H.A.W.T.!!
I will be very honest with you, I haven’t been able to commit in a long time. When I see a series with more than 3 books I’ve been steering the other direction. But THANK GOODNESS I didn’t do that this time! I think Jacob may just be the beginning of my new favorite series obsession! You get it all…tragedy, suspense, laughter, sibling rivalry, blood, sweat, cowboys, military heroes, tears, and TRUE love. Like real, tangible, agonizing, wring your heart out love.
“I swear I need you more than I need the air I breathe.”
I CAN’T wait to get to know more of this King family!!!
This is an amazing start to the Kings of Guardian series. Jacob, while on an op for Guardian International, saves Tori from a third world warlord’s camp where she’s been brutally tortured. Tori, a now former CIA agent, meets him a year later for a date that becomes more than either thought. And there is so much that goes on from there, wow! Kris Michaels is brilliant and this series is going to be Epic!!
The first of a fabulous series!!!! Best to read them in order, as it’s basically family based and interconnected. Highly recommend this series!!!
I recently discovered Kris Michaels through the Silver SEALs series and I am extremely happy I did. I was so impressed by Ms Michaels characters and storyline that I set out to find more of her work. With Jacob, she captured my interest with the first sentence. Her finite descriptions of military ops and preparation puts you front and center of the action. Her characters’ romantic encounters are so hot they almost set the page on fire. This new cast of characters is interesting, dynamic, likeable, confident and sexy. The action and suspense sequences put you on the edge of your seat with moments that keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. Jacob and Tori? Where do I start? From the moment their eyes met you felt their attraction and just knew they were meant for one another. Both are strong mentally and physically, resilient, committed and the best at what they do. A fabulous love story. I can’t wait to read Joseph’s book!
I loved Jacob and Tori’s story! The story completely sucked me in and I fell in love with the characters. I cannot get enough of these Guardian men and the equally amazing Guardian women. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Amazing. This is the first book I have read by this author, and it sure won’t be the last
Characters are easy to fall in love with. The story line has the perfect amount of romance, action, and drama all rolled into one well written book.
I can not wait to read about the other King brothers
This is my first book by this author and I liked it so much I’ve added the others in the series to my TBR list. I like it when there is more to a story than just the angst of two people hooking up…this series about the alpha men and smart, sassy women of Guardian Security is going to be a thrill ride…I just know it.
This one is the story of Jacob and Victoria…he rescues her from and Afghani prison and they set a date for one year from the date of her rescue and the story takes off from there. I found this story engaging from the very first paragraph of the prologue.
Thank you Kris Michaels, you’ve earned a new fan today!
Wow! Love scenes are spicy! Couldn’t stop reading it. Kept me engrossed the whole time. Have read the others in this series and can’t wait for more!
Jacob is the first book in The Kings of Guardian series by Kris Michaels. This is also the first book I’ve read by this author, and I definitely plan on continuing with this series.
I loved Jacob and Tori. The way they met was completely unexpected and not under the best of circumstances. However the fact they both showed up and kept their date for a year later, proved fate was part of the plan. Their relationship developed very quickly, but it was believable because of the way they just fit together. They were comfortable together and respected each other and the jobs they had.
I also really liked the secondary characters and look forward to reading each of their books. Tori’s dad was a great guy and I’m hoping he and the King’s mom might become something special too. This book has romance and also action and I really enjoyed reading it.
Intense, mysterious, secrets, lies, black ops, murder and mayhem bring Jacob and Tori together and a date in a year. And what an explosive meeting, then it’s Tori’s time to make sure Jacob comes home. Whew, what a page turner!!
Book 1 in the Kings of Guardian Series will have you hooked and screaming for more. I came to this series late so thankfully I don’t have to wait for book 2. Great characters, kick-ass female, a loving family, and action so vivid you feel like you are there, all make this a must-have for your romance suspense collection.
Loved this story and it truly sets up the rest of the series nicely. Jacob and Tori’s relationship is amazing. He rescued her from an insurgent camp in Afghanistan after being set up by her boss and the CIA to use as a fall for an OP. Then they met a year later for a date. He could t stop thinking about the woman who survived months of being tortured and still had sass and a fierceness to her spirit. Can’t wait for the rest of the series.
I loved the 3 or 4 books that I read from the series. The first few were in KU, but the rest of the series was not and I couldn’t purchase the rest of the series at the time.
This is a new author for me and I’m not disappointed, I can’t wait to read the next book. Intense from page one and both, actually all the characters are strong. Jacob and Victoria know what they want and go after it. They meet by chance, and make a date for one year later. From there the wild ride begins. I love the ranch, the brothers and the extended family. Totally recommend and I’m definitely going to read more by this author.
This series is so easy to read they just flow and you can’t stop reading them I’m on book six now and loving everyone of them a great family!!!!!!
Brilliant like the whole series. When I dont know what to read next I go back and re read the stories. They are my go to comfort reading for a little exciting entertainment
Loved it!!
I actually bought this book when I saw an ad on Facebook and then didn’t read it for almost a year (I have a lot of books in my TBR list). I could have kicked myself when I did read it – this is such a captivating, well written book! I immediately bought the rest of the series and started a marathon reading of all Kris Michael’s books! Awesomely amazing series! I will re-read these time and time again!