He let her slip through his fingers once.It’s not happening again.When you live on both sides of the law there’s no room for attachment.Wade Denison knew the rules when he joined Team Rogue. Knew what it would cost him.It was a price he was willing to pay.But then he met Bess Hines in a bar. One perfect night with her had him second-guessing everything. His choices. His life.Himself.Because no … everything. His choices. His life.
Himself.
Because no matter how perfect she felt in his arms, Wade had to let her go, taking nothing but the sweet memory of her body under his.
It was the only way to keep her safe from the danger following him closer than a shadow.
Only Bess wasn’t safe.
When Team Rogue is hired to protect Bess from a danger all her own, Wade has a chance to protect the woman he never should have left.
A woman who can give him everything he never knew he wanted.
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Bess Hines is hiding.
Tucked away in the mountains of Alaska, hoping for a miracle.
An answer to her prayers.
Wade Denison is neither of those.
Two years ago he showed her a tiny taste of heaven then left without so much as a goodbye.
Seeing him again is the worst kind of torture.
Being put under his protection is worse.
Especially since Wade might be just as big of a threat as the one he’s been hired to protect her from.
Because he may have walked away from their night together with nothing but a memory, but Bess left with something more.
Something she will guard with her life.
This book is for readers that love heroes who fall hard and fast, women who know their worth, and are a sucker for a secret baby.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “I absolutely freaking loved this book!”
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “I was sitting on the edge of my seat from start to finish.”
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “This is my new favorite series!”
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “One-sitting read!!”
Read the entire Alaskan Security-Team Rogue series!
0.5. Collateral Damage (Bess and Wade’s prequel)
1. Loss Recovery
2. Counterfeit Relations
3. Enemy Territory
4. Guerrilla Tactics
5. Strategic Maneuvers
6. Advance by Bounds
7. Friendly Fire coming 11/2021
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Jemma Westbrook is a new to me author and I am so glad that she reached out to me on Instagram and introduced me to her work. I am all about Security team, military type romance novels and this was definitely up that alley for sure.
Collateral Damage is the prequel for this book, and is not needed to understand the story but gives you a look into Wade and Bess’s story before Loss Recovery. I read both and they both blew me away. After Collateral Damage, I had to dive in a read Loss Recovery right away.
Collateral Damage and Loss Recovery both encompass the story of Wade and Bess. One is a mercenary, the other a good girl from a small town in Oregon. He is there for one night, she’s doing her best to get away from a toxic relationship. In CD, we get a little of their backstory together. And then two years later in Loss Recovery, chance has them finding each other again… along with a surprise baby.
The relationship between these two is an amazing storyline that captivated me from the start. I wanted more for them and I know that Wade was meant to be the one to help Bess. I won’t give away any spoilers here, but just know that if you like authors such as Brittney Sahin and Susan Stoker, then you’re sure to love Jemma.
I would say the timeline felt a little rushed to me, but all in all, it didn’t take away from the story too much. I thoroughly enjoyed the edge of my seat action that had me biting my nails anticipating what would happen next. The secondary characters had me drawn in as well and I can’t wait to get to their stories too. The steamy scenes were perfectly placed and had me kind of jealous that Bess had a man like Wade in her life. We all need a man that has us feeling beautiful no matter what, even after babies and added weight in places we don’t want. Wade definitely delivers in all of these aspects. Plus, his dirty talk can make anyone swoon and do what he asks.
All in all, this was a great read that had me wanting more when it was all said and done.
Four beautiful stars to this edge of your seat, security team, romantic suspense. If you’re looking for a new author to read, Jemma will deliver!
I don’t where to start except that I absolutely freaking loved this book and can’t wait for the rest of the series. I would highly recommend reading the prologue before reading this book. If you wanted to understand how Bess and Wade first came together. Trust me you don’t want to miss out on this!
Roger Hines hired a security team to protect his daughter, Bessie Hines. Little does Bessie know that she not only knows one of the people expected to keep her safe, but she has had a little piece of him as well since her left her 2 years ago.
Wade Denison realizes his next security detail won’t be the easiest for his mind or his heart, but he is damn determined not to let either one of them out of his sight. I would say I need a man like Wade in my life, but he doesn’t like Henry Cavill *belly laugh*
“Who did you think of when you played with yourself?” Wade
“You” Bess
“Who else?” Wade
“Henry Cavill” Bess
“The fuck is Henry Cavill?” Wade
“He’s Superman” Bess
“Who?” Wade
“Do you live in a hole? He’s the actor who plays Superman and he’s beautiful.” Bess
“Beautiful huh?” Wade
“Very” Bess
“I bet he can’t make you scream his fucking name” Wade
Bessie aka Bess has not put herself first for some time. Now with Wade somewhat back I the picture, will Bess let him stay or let him walk out. Better yet, who is after Bess and will stop at nothing to get her for themselves.
This book had me on the edge wondering WHO was after Bess and made me consider if it was someone after Wade. I loved being introduced to several other members and can’t wait to see whose book comes next. I really think anyone who like suspenseful romance would really like this book.
Enjoyable story. A lot of intrigue, action, camaraderie, entertainment and sweetness is to be found in this novel. A good lead into the series.