Flynn Haddox is a dead man. Literally.As a highly trained Navy SEAL, Flynn once worked covert missions for the U.S. government, but then his life was stolen away. Killed and placed in the secretive “Lazarus” program, Flynn was brought back from the dead and turned into a super-soldier. Now he has increased strength, enhanced senses, and a few psychic bonuses that he fights hard to keep hidden … hidden from the rest of the world. He also has no memory of his past…and a new, twisting darkness seems to be growing inside of Flynn.
Cecelia Gregory escaped death once. Can she do it again?
Dr. Cecelia Gregory was supposed to help the Lazarus test subjects. They didn’t have control of their emotions after the experiment, and her job as a psychiatrist was to break through the walls that the men had created. Too late, Cecelia realized that the Lazarus subjects were far more dangerous than she could ever imagine. The men came back from the dead, but some of them came back…wrong. Now one of the subjects has a dark obsession with Cecelia. The man known as Subject Five is hunting her. And he wants her dead.
One man wants to kill her, but another just…wants her.
Flynn feels a connection to Cecelia that he can’t deny. Not some sweet, innocent attraction—a consuming lust that makes him crave her all the time. Flynn knows that his feelings aren’t normal, but protecting her is his mission now. The man hunting Cecelia is just like Flynn—all the same enhancements, all the same strengths. And no weaknesses. One big difference, though—Flynn doesn’t plan to lose Cecelia. And he’ll fight his own darkness to prove his worth to her.
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Another fantastic read! In this book we have Flynn, otherwise known as Subject #2 and the Dr. Cecilia Gregory. Cecilia was hired by the Lazarus Project as a psychiatrist to help the subject deal with their mental capabilities after going through the Lazarus project. However she was kept in the dark and found out a lot of information that would have been helpful from the beginning. A great read, filled with suspense and even more secrets are revealed. Flynn is able to calm his dark rage when Cece is around and Cece was afraid of her own dark past. Great suspense and a fabulous all over read! 4.5 stars
Very good. I couldn’t put it down
It is very much like Cynthia Feehan’s Ghost walkers series, which I love
Cecelia escaped the compound that held the Lazarus experiments with the help of Flynn, a super soldier, her patient, and by all accounts, a dead man. One of the rogue experiments is still on the loose and Flynn refuses to leave Cece’s side until he can be caught and dispensed with. In Flynn’s mind, he is a monster, a freak of nature but he will do whatever it takes to ensure her safety.
Cecelia survived a nightmare as a young girl which set her on a path that led directly to the program that housed Flynn. Her fears are a real and breathing thing. But just what exactly is her deepest fear?
Flynn has no memory of his past. All he has is what the Lazarus project has left him with and a strong hope that one day Cecelia will trust him.
I am really enjoying this series and all the twists and turns that are revealed along the way. Flynn, as a super soldier, is one incredibly strong, protective hero with a streak of jealousy toward the men who are a part of Cecelia’s lives. Cecelia, while apparently frightened of the things that go bump in the night, is actually so much stronger than anyone gives her credit for. Together, they were incredible.
Fast paced, full of action, suspense and drama, this is an intense read that answers questions even as it leaves the reader wanting to know more. I absolutely love these Lazarus men and the women they have staked a claim on. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
This is an honest review of an advanced copy provided by NetGalley and Hocus Pocus Publishing.
Multi POV
Safe with some other man drama but the heroine has long since been out of the relationship and the men are not forcing themselves back into her life.
Stand alone – While I believe this covers enough ground from the previous book to stand alone, I would recommend you read Never Let Go first.
Possible triggers
Cecelia is a psychiatrist, who has dealt with murders and all the monsters in jail, and worked on the Lazarus program. When Flynn, Sawyer, and Elizabeth escaped, they took her with them. Now she’s back in D.C. and trying to get her practice up again. She used to consult with the FBI and it seems a serial killer is back and they want her help. Flynn was dead but he became part of Lazarus project, they brought him back. He is an ex SEAL and is stronger, faster, and can only die with a bullet to the head. He has wanted Cecelia since he met her and becomes her bodyguard to keep her safe. But he wants more and she is a little scared of her feelings and has secrets of her own.
When they start investigating the killer, they realize he was part of the project and they must get to him before he kills someone else. I truly loved this story. It has sex, action, suspense, and hotties. I think this is my favorite but of course it’s a Cynthia Eden book, so you know it’s going to be good.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for netgalley *
The second book in the Lazarus Rising series just may have surpassed the first!
Flynn and Cecilia’s romance was touched on in Never Let Go as they were the main secondary characters but let me tell you that it in no way prepared me for just how turbulent and emotional their road to happiness would be. Of course, the sizzling attraction that flared every time they were in each other’s company proved to be undeniable as this couple grabs reader’s hearts and have them holding their breath. Cecilia’s past tugs at emotions while providing ammunition for the bad guys in some disturbing turns and Flynn may be a bit rough around the edges but that didn’t stop me from developing a major crush on this tormented soldier.
Keep Me Close drives readers to the edge with thrills and surprising twists in a plot that plot that is a perverse maze of obstacles and betrayals. The story retains its page turning status as new characters are introduced previous characters reappear including one of the bad guys who delights in the torment of Cecilia. The story draws a range of emotions from readers including curiosity, wrath directed at the enemies and empathy toward characters as they deal with all of those obstacles that are thrown in their paths to happiness.
I was so looking forward to reading Keep Me Close as I just read Never Let Go, so as soon as I got this one, I started reading and was delighted when I couldn’t put it down until I had read every last word. Once again, Cynthia Eden has created a world full of thrilling suspense, dynamic characters, and an original plot that guarantees that readers want more, which means I am waiting impatiently for the number three, which thankfully is due to be released in December.