A disturbed criminal wants to destroy her life. After her colleague’s brutal murder, Dr. Waylynn Hargraves’s past makes her a suspect, but Blackhawk Security investigator Elliot Dunham is certain she’s innocent. When Waylynn’s research reveals she faces a danger worse than being framed, Elliot will defy all of the rules he’s set for himself in order to protect Waylynn from the killer who is … who is stalking her.
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An energetic adrenaline rush from the first scene to the last page!
I absolutely love the way these books in this series are written, the thrilling non-stop action, and the romance that entices, intrigues and fascinates. The characters allure and attract yet are not perfect, they have faults, they are broken and have made mistakes, making them easy to relate to, to cheer for, and fall in love with. The connection between Waylynn and Elliot is palpable, they are adorable and the dialogue between them is brilliant.
The book is part of a series yet could be easily read as a standalone, though I do recommend the whole series if you enjoy reading riveting suspense and enchanting love stories.
An Absolutely Sensational suspense .
I absolutely love this story . I enjoyed it immensely . Dr. Waylynn Hargraves is accused of a crime she hasn’t committed but evidence points to her . Elliot Dunham her friend and neighbor who also works for Blackhawk Security comes to her aid and promises to find out who’s behind setting her up and protect her with his life if need be .this is a fantastic story . It’s action packed , full of suspense and very intriguing from start to finish . Waylynn is one brilliant and strong willed woman . This is a well written and interesting story with wonderful characters . I highly recommend taking the time to read and enjoy .
4.5* ARC Review – Great Action, Adventure and Romance!!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my review. This is the first book I have read by this author but will definitely not be the last! I cannot wait to read the beginning of this series which is on Kindle Unlimited. The some of the others are part of Harlequin Intrigue, so I cannot borrow them.
This is the story of Dr Waylynn Hargraves, who wakes up screaming because she is next to the body of her dead assistant. Her neighbor and best friend Elliot comes to find out why she is yelling. Using his investigation skills and resources from Blackhawk Security, Elliot is set to figure out who is framing Waylynn for murder. She has a very complicated backstory that makes her look guilty.
There is chemistry between Waylynn and Elliot but they do fight it for a good portion of the book. Between Elliot not wanting to stay in one place and Waylynn’s impression that she cannot be with anyone, they are fighting themselves good portion of the time. There is so much action and adventure throughout the book that keeps you on the edge of the seat and guessing who trying to harm Waylynn. It is a great story and cannot wait to read more of this series!
Been waiting on this book and what a way to start with Elliot hearing a scream and knowing it came from Waylynn’s place. This book is fast paced with lots of action and suspense. You won’t be disappointed! It will hold your interest all the way through Nichole has done it again with the Blackhawk Security Series.
Rules in Defiance is the fourth book in Severn’s Blackhawk Security series and it is packed full of great characters, a gripping storyline, excitement, danger, suspense, and romance. The action pulls you in from the beginning and the intriguing plot will entice you to keep turning the pages. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I think it would be better enjoyed with the rest of the series as other characters from the series make appearances throughout the story. This one is a friends to lovers trope with a satisfying HEA and includes a titillating snippet for the next book…I am hooked already!
*I received an ARC of this book from the author and I am providing my honest review.
Intense action from the start! With the fourth book in her Blackhawk Security series, Nichole Severn brings us RULES IN DEFIANCE which turns a friends to lovers trope into a daring race against time as danger lurks all around them. The characters are attention grabbing and the intrigue is top notch. Really enjoyed!
Elliot Dunham portrays his protective streak right from the first page when he jumps to attention when he hears Waylynn in distress. He’s lived a life of danger and deceit, but it doesn’t take a reader long to feel an affinity to the soul beneath the mask.
Waylynn has a secret past behind her that only makes her look guiltier when it comes to light … and that same past makes her believe she doesn’t deserve the goodness that Elliot could offer her. She’s determined to make a difference … and she’ll stop at nothing to make sure she can.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced, highly intense book filled with great characters, bewitching intrigue and that sought after happily ever after!
I just know I had to get into this one as soon as I could. I was ready for a good intrigue that could keep you guessing and jumping as this author could do that. The murder will bring in the questions with Waylynn being part of the questions. As the danger does build so does our anxiety at times keeping on Elliot hoping he stays on his toes. With knowing that what is and could be coming after them you want to help but just keep turning the pages. You become their shadows wanting the answers as bad as they do. This author delivered what I craved a suspenseful story that holds you by your teeth with romance included.
This is the fourth book in the Blackhawk Security series, and I have read the previous two. As always I feel blessed to have found this author. I absolutely loved Elliot and Waylynn as a couple, and I read the whole book in just a couple hours this morning. This book was action packed from the start, I have that each book of Nichole’s that I read has grown in her ability to hold the reader interest from the beginning of the book. I would highly recommend this book and author to others.
This is the fourth book in Nichole’s Blackhawk Security series and it’s excellent! From the first chapter, I was hooked and I had a very hard time putting it down (but work kept getting in the way)!
Elliot and Waylynn are an awesome couple and I love them. Eliot with his con man past and brilliant Waylynn, tough as nails and brilliant. My heart hurt for them as they tried to get through their issues and I must admit, a tear or two did fall as I read parts of this book. Their pain felt so real. I do have to also admit, though, I had the bad guy figured out long before the end of the book. His reasons, not so much.
This book was awesome, but then this whole series has been awesome, each book better than the last! If you love action-packed friends-to-lovers romantic suspense, you really need to read this book.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book.
Just wow. Action, drama, great one-liners from Elliot and an HEA. Love how this author spins so much into a book and the teaser at the end, yeah, need that next book now.
Rules in Defiance
Nicole Severn
Elliot’s next door neighbor, Waylynn, is framed for a murder. Will her 15 year old secret keep him from protecting her or will it drive a wedge between them big enough to let the mastermind complete his plan to kill her.
I absolutely couldn’t put it down once I started it this morning. I had to weave my way through all the subterfuge that had you trying to find the path to the head person. It wasn’t one I had figured it to be. Plenty of suspense and romance to make it one you can’t put down.