It was more than another blind date . . .It was DEA Agent Caden Cooke’s third chance to impress beautiful chef Mia Martin. He’d already stood her up twice, and was shocked she was even giving him another chance. For Caden, taking down the bad guys is important, but Mia’s made it clear there’s no excuse for his bad behavior. So he’s vowed to make it worth her while with an apology he’s cooked up … an apology he’s cooked up just for her.
From the moment they meet, it’s clear this isn’t just another fix up. The sparks flying between them are undeniable; the tension is electric. Then, suddenly, the best moments of their lives turn treacherous when a drug dealer set on revenge puts their lives in danger. And Mia and Caden quickly realize they will do anything to protect the other—and live for the love neither of them expected.
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Another excellent, though shorter, story from Jennifer Ryan. We first met Caden & Trigger toward the end of the MT Men series. Both strong determined men who live at the edge working for the DEA. Seeing Caden get his HEA is great. Can’t wait for Trigger.
I’m completely enamored with this novella, the action-packed, explosive start of the new series that had me holding my breath with anticipation and swooning over the incredible, charming, kickass hero and heroine! This is going to be an awesome series!
DEA Agent Caden Cooke is as alpha as they come, a protective and capable leader who is tough when needed. He takes care of those he cares for, his family high up on the list of his priorities. He has been submerged in his job and is ready for a change. He has an adorable romantic side, that won my heart over and came a bit as a surprise.
Mia Martin can hold her own in a fight. She is smart, beautiful, independent, with kindness and inner strength that is admirable. Together Mia and Caden set off some serious spark. They fit together, like two parts of a whole. It is palpable how much they like each other, enjoy the company and have fun when in each other’s presence.
For a novella, the author has managed to pack the pages with lots of story, character development, and depth. All the secondary characters contributed to the plot development and setting up the stage for the new series. The hero and heroine have one heck of a first date, but they are more than survivors, they are fighters, and not giving up. The feelings they have for each other might seem like they are developing fast and furiously, yet the circumstances make it believable and enjoyable to see them fall so hard and completely. The wonder and amazement of their own feelings and about the other’s existence are delightful, the timing and spacing of the storyline absolutely perfect.
Lots of action, danger, uncertainty, and deadly maneuvers that kept me on my toes while at the same time utterly and completely falling for the characters and swooning over their passion filled, ardent start of a something beautiful and amazing, and hoping they stay alive long enough to enjoy the budding relationship and feelings developing between them…
Absolutely fantastic, this is going to be a one klick series for me!
~ Five Spoons
As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I thought it sounded like something that was right up my alley, and boy was I right! I am a sucker for a well written suspenseful romance story that comes equipped with a smooth talking man in uniform and this book definitely had all of that and then some! Agent Caden Cooke wandered onto the page and I was instantly taken with him, he was everything you want in a hero; strong, sexy, and little on the naughty side! Mia and him were definitely a match made in literary heaven, every time they were near one another the sparks were flying and things started to heat up, and I have to say it was quite enjoyable to watch them “dance” around on another, I loved the feisty banter they shared!! This was a great introduction to the Montana Heat series, and I can’t wait to return and meet more of Ms. Ryan’s sexy new DEA Agents!! Highly recommend this one, it’s sure to have you hooked and in love from the first page!!
Loved it. Always had me wondering what was next.
A great story to jump start a brand new series. This is a quick read but it’s full of action and romance. Caden and Mia were great together. Now I’m anxiously awaiting for Trigger’s story. I highly recommend this one.