Over the years, acting on instinct has gotten Australian secret agent Cole Pearson into as much trouble as it has helped him out of. This time the impulsive rescue of Sean Trammel sees him AWOL and on the run across Queensland. The mining analyst it seems poses an immediate and significant danger to someone powerful and masked gunmen in a corporate office in Brisbane is just the beginning. … Searching for answers a strange conspiracy emerges and Cole discovers himself to be just as much a target as his new companion. Cole unexpectedly finds himself desperate to keep Sean alive for reasons irresistibly personal and uses every skill at his disposal to protect him. And when they dig deeper into the mystery they realise that the hunters are equally determined to stop Sean sharing whatever secret they are certain he knows.
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When I read the blurb, I was intrigued but wasn’t sure what to expect with this book. I have to say, I was more than pleasantly surprised by this read. MM plus spies plus intrigue plus suspense makes one heck of a story. And if you like action, you will get it here! Let’s not forget that there is also some romance in this story as well.
Great and interesting characters – check. Plotline that will have you turning page after page – check. Story that leaves you breathless and slightly drained – check. If I had one complaint, it’s the ending. After everything else, it kind of fell flat for me, so I’m really hoping this is not a standalone and that there will be more to this series and these characters. 4.5 stars!
I love this book!
Someone wants Sean dead. The first time they tried to kill him,Cole,a government’s agent saved his life,and their adventure begins. Because their both under fire now,they need to investigate and find out who wants to make them disappear.
I’ve been on the edge if my seat with excitement while they’re followed,shot at,ambushed and eventually uncover past murders and high level conspiracies.
Oh,and the two of them together! During all the time spent in forced proximity, both start to have feelings neither know how to show or how to act on,and I found them adorable with their furtive glances and tentative touches.
Last Loose End is a thrilling high speed action book with a sweet, slow burn romance and the story kept engrossed up until the end.
3.75 stars
“Last Loose End” by K.R. Allen centers around Cole Pearson, who impulsively rescues Sean Trammel and lands right in the middle of a dangerous and confusing op where all of the “rules” are being ignored and the goal is to stay alive. Things are complicated by Sean’s ignorance of why killers are after him and his reluctance to comply with this mysterious and sexy man who is much too deadly and proficient at dealing with all of the horror that his life has become.
This intense m/m thriller is an action-packed and exciting tale set in Australia. The violence keeps mounting and spirals out of control and the reader is dragged around Queensland with glimpses of the out-of-the-way places where one can hide out temporarily. The author does a great job of creating a sense of danger and giving glimpses into the darkness of the spy game, but there are so many dangling threads, with dips into another point of view, that I was still confused and unsatisfied at the end, even though I was breathless and exhausted by the guys’ adventures.
Squeamish folks should be warned that the body count is constantly mounting and there are several gory scenes, but those who enjoy James Bond-type adventures will undoubtedly be enthralled by the non-stop action, the hidden message deliveries, and the virtual indestructibility of the heroes. Their increasing attraction for each other is a nice addition to the saga but one should be warned that this is a happy-for-now story rather than a HEA. Those who are concerned with such things should be advised that there is a shifting point of view, but I think the exciting events provided a great distraction.
I hope this is the first story in a series because I am sure these guys have plenty of other adventures to share, and I am curious about the path that Sean has been forced on and the bond he has formed with Cole. Hopefully they’ll be back again soon.
A copy of this title was provided for review
Last Loose End by K R Allen is a fast paced but lengthy story that combines action, suspense and slow burn romance. The story intrigued me and kept me engaged. The characters were interesting…. I liked the interactions between Cole and Sean and found their romantic evolution sweet. Very thrilling and satisfying read.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
Thrilling! Fast-paced and full of action. I absolutely loved it. The story reminded me of a James Bond movie! It was fun and exciting to read. I enjoyed the characters and how their relationship developed over the course of the novel.