In the aftermath of a deadly alien invasion, a band of survivors fights on…Mackenna Carides is tough, strong, and excellent at her job as second-in-command of Squad Nine. She often works side by side with Hell Squad on some of the toughest missions to fight back against the alien raptors. Now she’s helping the survivors of Blue Mountain Base settle into their new home at the Enclave. And that … And that means working with the Enclave’s sexy civilian leader, Nikolai Ivanov, an artist who watches her with an intensity that is hard to ignore. A man she’s seen in the field and who she knows is hiding a mysterious past.
Niko is dedicated to the people of the Enclave and to his art. Once, his life was all about death and destruction, now it’s about life and creation–even in the middle of an alien apocalypse. As he welcomes the Enclave’s new members, there is one newcomer he wants to get closer to…but Mackenna is fighting their attraction. As something starts attacking their drones–vital technology for keeping them all safe–Niko realizes that in order to battle this new danger, he’ll have to return to the darkness of his past…and risk Mackenna never looking at him the same way again.
On a dangerous mission to save their drones from the aliens, Niko will need all of his lethal skills and will wade into the fight with Mac by his side. They will be tested to the brink, where nothing is black or white, and they will have to expose themselves and trust each other to fight, live, and love.
Note to readers: This sci fi romance contains a lot of action (think invading aliens and dangerous missions), tough warriors (the battle-hardened soldiers of Hell Squad and Squad Nine) and a steamy romance (lots of sexy times between a sexy, mysterious artist and a tough female soldier). So if you like it fast, and gritty, and sexy, this is for you!
Includes a preview of Among Galactic Ruins, first book in the Phoenix Adventures.
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Q & A with the Author
Q – How would you describe the Hell Squad series?
A – Tough, alpha soldiers battling invading aliens. Hell Squad is science fiction romance with a dose of post-apocalyptic grit and a serve of military romance. There is lots of action, adventure and romance. But even in the middle of a fight for survival, the series is focused on hope, friends, family and love. Hell Squad has been one of my bestselling series and I’m thrilled the Hell Squad gang have so many fans.
Q – Why did you want to write the series?
A – I love action, adventure and romance. And I love science fiction romance and all the endless possibilities. I also wanted to write something that was a little darker and grittier than my more adventure-filled series, the Phoenix Adventures. Then I had this image of a former society party girl wearing fatigues squaring off with a scarred, battle-hardened soldier and Hell Squad was born. I’d intended it to be a single story…but the Hell Squad soldiers had other ideas and literally came to life as I wrote the first book!
Q – What order should I read the books in?
A – All the Hell Squad books have stand-alone romances in them but the action arc of the invading aliens grows with each book. Many readers have entered the series with later books and they haven’t been lost, but, characters from the early stories do appear in later books and I really think it adds something to the reading experience to read them in order. Here’s the order I suggest:
– Marcus
– Cruz
– Gabe
– Reed
– Roth
– Noah
– Shaw
– Holmes
– Niko
– Finn
About Anna: I’m passionate about all things action romance. I love stories that combine the thrill of falling in love with the excitement of action, danger and adventure. I write about people overcoming unbeatable odds and achieving seemingly impossible goals. I like to believe it’s possible for all of us to do the same.
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The Blue Mountain Base survivors are finally at the Enclave and making plans to take down the Gizzida. Mackenna is second in command of Squad Nine and is now working with the sexy leader of the Enclave, Nikolai Ivanov. These two team up on a dangerous mission to stop a drone killer and they finally realize how much they care for each other.
This is the first book with the new base with all new people. Niko and Mackenna are both passionate and dedicated to their jobs. They both let their pasts keep them from opening up to people. I really liked Mac. She is a kickass heroine who takes no shit. I can always count on Hackett to write amazing female characters that I wish I could imitate. She also has a vulnerable side that Niko discovers and brings out. He encourages her to be her true self and not just the tough woman she portrays.
“With him, she felt okay about leaning on someone. She no longer felt the need to be tougher or stronger…she could just be Mackenna.”
Niko has a surprising past. He worked for Russian Intelligence and was an assassin. He tries to hide for fear of what Mackenna will think. While Niko can be deadly he has a gentle artistic soul.
While working together to bring down a drone killer, these two learn to open themselves up again and to trust each other.
“I don’t regret a single second with you, Mackenna. You make it bearable. You make it all worthwhile.”
This was another great action packed book for the series and I cannot wait to dive into the next one.
Aliens have invaded Earth, but survivors are determined to fight back. Book nine in the Hell Squad series features Niko, leader of the Enclave, and Mackenna, a soldier from Team 9. Can they work together to keep the residwnts of the Enclave safe?
So good! I love Niko and Mac. Their chemistry is off the charts. Lots of danger, laughter, bad aliens, and smexy-times. Highly recommend.
Read in KU.
This series continues to be awesome! It really leaves you on the edge of you seat biting your nails anxiously waiting for what’s coming next. The only negative is sometimes the sex is a tad repetitive from book to book. Nothing big and it’s still HOT and awesome.
Whooop!!! Hell Squad is back and just gets better!!! The Gizzida may have found the base but the gang made it to the Enclave by the skin of their teeth. They are settling well with the others, with only a little grumbling.
Mackenna (AKA Mac) may only be a teeny tiny thing but don’t let that fool you – she is a full on hard as nails soldier. She can fell those who underestimate her with ease. She has always felt out of place and having to prove herself. But she finally feels at home with the girls and Roth.
Nikolai is an artist and part of the management team at the Enclave. He always thought the President was duplicitous but did not realise the extent his genocidal self importance. Now helping to run the Enclave with Holmes and the other survivors from the base he is unsure why the lovely Mac is skittery around him. He knows they are attracted to each other – why won’t she give in to it? Mac seems to have put Niko in a box that says “management” and doesn’t think he’ll understand her soldier, rough edged ways and will want to changer her or get her to leave the job she loves.
But what’ll will she do when she finds out the she and Niko are more alike than she can comprehend?
I loved being back with my fave super soldiers! It was great to catch up on the gang and what has been happening since Holmes and the crew made it to the enclave. It was lovely to see the heat between Niko and Mak unfurl and as both of their secrets and longings are unwrapped we finally understand what makes them tick. Snappy banter as usual between our family like crew and a little sneaky peak into what’s coming for a certain pilot! Finn is in for a bumpy ride! Another action packed, adrenaline fuelled read! Can’t wait for the next!