New York Times bestselling author Skye Jordan brings you another sexy addition to the best selling Renegades series… After a tragic incident in Afghanistan leaves Master Sergeant Nathan Ryker the only man standing in his tight-knit team, he spirals into an alcohol-and-sex induced escape. A call from his lifelong buddy pulls Ryker from the shadows with a request for help with his stunt company’s … request for help with his stunt company’s latest blockbuster. If Ryker can survive the next three weeks of leave and get back to his remaining men, he might just be all right. But a sexy woman who can take his mind off his trauma is too hard to resist, and when he hooks up with Renegades’ sultry, snarky office manager, his sanity takes a backseat to his first glimpse of a future he isn’t sure he deserves.
Still reeling from a bitter romantic betrayal, Rachel Hart wants nothing more than an uncomplicated hookup. So when the mysterious Nathan seduces her with a little dirty talk and one delicious kiss, Rachel drowns all her good sense in a Mandarin and soda and gives herself over to a night of sexual bliss. But her memories tarnish in the morning light when Rachel discovers his real identity and his link to Renegades. Her job and her friends are the only thing holding her life together, and she won’t be ruined by one sultry night with this damaged and dangerously sexy man.
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As the glue that holds the Renegades together, Rachel Hart has experienced all of the testosterone filled stunts that are a part of this group. From motorcycle stunts to blowing up structures, Rachel has been a part of the process that keeps these guys safe from harm. That trust has culminated into a bond with the members that resembles a close knit family. Rachel is more than a co-worker to this rowdy bunch; she is a friend, ‘little sister’, and the glue that keeps this group in one piece.
Knee deep in the middle of their latest project, the Renegades have sought out the help of one of Troy’s long time friends. As a military expert, Ryker knows a thing or two about explosives and how to manipulate them for the task at hand. With a break from his military commitments, Ryker heads into town to help the fellas pull off a stunt of epic proportions. Determined to keep their schedules on the job, no one was available to pick up Ryker from the airport except for Rachel.
Once she arrives at the airport, Rachel finds herself lacking when it comes to locating Ryker. To keep her travels from ‘going to waste’, Rachel heads to the airport bar to unwind and hopefully find the missing explosives expert. What Rachel never expected to find was a handsome stranger that proposed a night with no strings attached. For the first time in quite some time, Rachel decides to give herself a spontaneous night that would fuel her aversion to relationships of any kind. Just one night…..that’s all this arrangement could be, but Rachel would soon find out the lingering effects of that encounter.
Meeting Nathan in that hotel room was an experience to remember for Rachel. What should fuel a few dreamy daydreams now was front and center in her office. The one night stand that should have been a fleeting memory was none other than Troy’s friend Ryker. How can Rachel ignore their chemistry when Ryker threatens to put a crack in her professional career? Now that Ryker has spent one night with Rachel, he simply cannot get enough. Where does this leave their personal and professional relationships? Only time will tell if they crash and burn or simply walk away.
Ricochet is the latest release from Skye Jordan in the Renegades series, and it starts off with some seriously HOT chapters!! Rachel is a member of the Renegades that spends her time trying to make sure the fellas stay safe during their stunts. Little time is left for pleasure, but Rachel is determined that anything long term is off limits. Nothing prepared her for meeting Ryker.
These two characters are both captivating when they are put in the same space. The idea that Rachel would let down her inhibitions with a man who ends up turning her world upside down kept me on my toes. Ryker is a great love interest for the woman who does it all. There was definitely a soft spot in my heart for Ryker after learning more about his past, but I still found myself rooting for Rachel to find the man that would turn all of her beliefs on their head! Another great addition to this series!!
Combustible. That is the best way to describe the sexual connection between Ryker and Rachel. Rachel gave me that beautifully strong and torn woman all rolled into one. After she is betrayed by her ex-boyfriend and sister, she retreats to LA and ends up working for the Renegades. She has this amazing ability to keep this rowdy crew of stuntmen organized without letting them walk all over her. At the same time, she is the nurturer and wants everyone to be ok. But when she is suddenly adrift, she retreats into her work, swearing off relationships. After a crazy long day, she encounters this incredible sexy man at the airport bar and just dives in. Yes, she can have a one-night stand. Ryker is spiraling out of control after an incredibly horrific experience in Afghanistan as a Ranger. He is forced to take 2 months leave which has him numbing his pain with booze and women. Troy knows he is struggling so he gets him to help with a Renegades project to blow up a bridge since he is an explosives expert. He ends up waiting at the airport for his ride when he gives up and heads to the bar. I love Ryker and Rachel’s first encounter which leads to an intense round of sex. But the best part is when Ryker walks in and Rachel realizes who she slept with. This sets up the ultimate challenge, now that they are working together, they need to stay apart but they keep being drawn to each other. There is a beauty in how these two broken souls are able to find some level of healing when they are together. Of course, any relationship has an end date since Ryker is headed back into combat and Rachel has sworn off relationships. But can they really walk away? As always, I loved spending time with the Renegades. As we focus on Rachel and Ryker, we get to visit with the entire crew since they have built this amazing family. Always keeps me entertained.
Love this entire steamy series!
Out of the first three books in this series, this one is my favorite!
Ok, I have to say first off…I LOVE the writing in all of the first 3 books in this series! It’s difficult to choose a favorite as each one is equally addictive. The women are all strong and the men are hot. Plots are all very original and flow beautifully. All of the stories are stand alone with no cliffhangers. I’m moving on to books 4-8 in this series…
Ricochet- This is Rachel and Ryker’s story. Rachel craves love and companionship. She’s not sure if she’s ready for total commitment. So when she meets Ryker at a local airport bar she throws caution to the wind and takes him to the hotel for a wild night of passion. When she discovers Ryker is the one she was supposed to pick up at the airport, and that she will be working closely with him, it stuns her. Can she get past their night together, will she want more..
I enjoyed this story a lot. I would warn people that there is a military character (or two if you count a side character) who has some lingering affects from being overseas. PTSD is a theme of this book and if that’s something that would trigger you, I urge caution when reading.
There is a lot of betrayal that Rachel is learning to deal with and move on from. I can’t imagine going through what she’s been through with her family and I can see how that would make a person cautious to trust people. Ryker has his own issues he’s working through, and somehow the two of them seem to be just what each other needs to move on. Neither of them see this though, and bam we have a story filled with angst, longing, and tension galore.
This group of Renegades are so interesting and easy to read about. I can’t wait for more stories in this group of men.
4+++ Stars Holy freaking hotness!!! I’ve probably said that about the 2 previous books in this series, but damn…I don’t know who I love more, Jax, Wes, or Ryker! I think this may have beat out Reckless as my favorite book of the Renegades books so far…I want more of Rachel and Nathan!
Loved pretty much everything about this book, Rachel is awesome, Nathan is swoon-worthy, together they were perfect!