Only Eli, a wounded ex-Navy man, is ruthless enough to protect Mia from someone lurking in her past who has plans to destroy them.Doctor Mia Crawford moved to Crescent Cove, Maine to escape an abusive–and now jailed–ex-boyfriend and forget what happened one night on a dark beach in Mexico. She settles into the peaceful coastal community, psyched to be close to her brother, Flint, who runs … Flint, who runs Viper Force. An added incentive is Flint’s new employee, Eli Bradley, a man who asked her out eight months ago when she couldn’t ever imagine dating again. When someone stalks her, she turns to Eli.
Eli never forgot Flint’s younger sister, Mia. Sure, she shot him down, but they now live in the same town and she says she’s open to more. Things soon heat up between them, and she offers a future he never thought he’d have. When someone breaks into her house while she’s sleeping and writes #1 on her bedroom mirror, he’ll stop at nothing to eliminate this threat. A kidnapping attempt is followed by #2 painted on her front door, and he fears it’s only a matter of time until Strike 3.
No way in hell will he let anything happen to Mia. But her past overshadows the present–and a shocking revelation puts her in the sights of a murderer. It’ll take Eli’s considerable military skills and the MacGyver tricks he’s picked up at Viper Force to keep the woman he’s falling for safe.
The Crescent Cove Romantic Suspense Series have no cliffhangers or cheating. They offer twisty, heart-stopping suspense, steamy, on-the-page heat, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Ruthless, Book 2 in the Crescent Cove Romantic Suspense Series is standalone, though you might enjoy the books even more if you read them in order. Fearless, Book 1, is on Amazon.
Ruthless is 89,000 words.
Also look for the first two books in my Crescent Cove Contemporary Romance Series, Some Like it Scot and Simply Irresistible.
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You will want to make some time in your schedule to read this one. A lot of uninterrupted time because you won’t want to put it down until, and maybe not even when, it is done.
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Awesome read. A rollicking ride of love, drama and action. Marlie May is a new to me author and I look forward to read the first book in this series and the rest of the series too. Happy reading!
Mia faces an unknown danger!
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Mia was slowly recovering from the horror of an abusive ex-boyfriend when Eli asks her out. Eight months later she meets him once again and when he lets her know he is still interested she has a change of heart. When her life is at risk Eli stepped up to help and the chemistry between them is electric. There is a lot happening in this book and a secret she kept comes back to haunt her. Two men who want her dead are gone but there is still a mystery danger surrounding her which is yet to be solved, in the meantime Eli and Mia are a couple and help is on the way.
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Marlie May has talent, but the too many things make Ruthless hard to believe. Mia is being terrorized by several people for various reasons. How unlucky can one person get? Unfortunately, bad guy #3 has no way of knowing about three strikes you’re out, but somehow does. Mia is also alone in her house with someone after her, scared for her life, but has the sense to stop to take a picture of her mirror. She is threatened and interrogated in a Mexican jail, but tells no one. Add in the James Bond gadgets and unexplained loose ends and I just wanted to hurl my kindle instead of finishing the book.
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Eli and Mia cross paths in Crescent Cove as she is fighting against a stalker . Suspense and and intrigue keep the reader turning page to find out what happens. This is a new to me author and enjoyed her characters and storyline. Will be looking up other books by this author.
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This is the second book in the Viper Force series and in my opinion it is even better than the first and that was a great book as well While this book can be read as a stand alone I would recommend reading Fearless first just because there are crossover characters and it’s such a great read
This is the story of Eli Bradley and Doctor Mia Crawford, he is an operative of Viper Force the comapny run by Mia’s older brother Flint. They first met eight months ago and the attraction for Eli was instant but Mia had just come out of an abusive relationship and trusted no man so it never went any further. Now she has moved to Crescent Cove to be nearer her brother and someone is stalking her and the only person she knows who can help her is Eli When her house is broken into and #1 is placed on her door she is afraid when a kidnapping attempt is foiled but #2 is written she is terrified she is absolutely terrified what # 3 will be . Who is stalking her is it something to do with her ex who is still in prison or does it relate to an event that happened on Mexico years before You will have to read to see if Eli can keep her safe and whether this time they will get their HEA. Be prepared for a non stop adventure where there are plenty of clues that point to many suspects who is stalking her
The second book in the Viper Force series and I know I want to read the next book this series just gets better with each new book. A great storyline that kept me turning pages. Eli and Mia’s story has suspense, drama, danger, twists, turns, a villain, an attempted murder, and romance. I enjoyed reading this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mia has threatening things happening and Eli wants to protect her.
Mia had escaped an abusive relationship then found a dying man on the beach in Mexico and had been threatened not to tell any one by a Mexican police officer. Returning home strange incidents start to happen fish heads and guts dumped on her windscreen then someone breaks into her home leaving a number one on the mirror in her bedroom.She calls in Eli who works with her brother and he takes measures to try and protect her. Someone tries to abduct her and when she gets home there is a number 2 on her front door. is she being threatened by her imprisoned ex or is it to do with what happened in Mexico which she has told no one about. She and Eli are getting closer as they spend all the time together.
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This is book two in the Viper Force series and I did read book one, Fearless. I really enjoyed it and was anxiously awaiting this book. I was not disappointed in the least. Meet Mia who moves to Crescent Cove for a couple reasons, one to be closer to her brother Flint, two to escape her abusive ex boyfriend and three – fingers crossed but an opportunity to move on with her life and leave the past behind her. Mia has met Eli about eight months ago and he asked her out, she shot him down. Eli has never forgotten Mia and now she has moved to town. These two have that instant connection and it fires right back up as if it never extinguished. However, there is someone else out there that wants Mia to play ball…….Eli has three strikes to figure out who it is and stop them before something irreversible happens to Mia. Another great book in the series!
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ONE WILD EXPLOSIVE ADVENTURE!!!
Crap on toast! An spinning eddy of unforseen happenstance and conflicting circumstances propel those overwhelming emotions blasting forward melding this bad boy together piece by thrilling piece. Pushing through all the trials and tribulations along with a multitude of plot twists trying to stay one step ahead and coming up short. Marlie nailed this bad boy 100% on point with such realism it catapults this baby to life beautifully. Throw in all the drama, uncertainty, danger and suspense and you have one intense, electrifying, page flipping bombshell that keeps you riveted on a razors edge. Up against a slew of startling revelations and speculations that thrusts this bad boy to life beautifully. The tension is thick, the chemistry is explosive and the intrigue is skyrocketing. The realism and authenticity of the characters as their on point personalities blend and connect along with the graphically detailed scenes that thrust this little jewel together smooth as silk. Outstanding job Marlie, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Mia is 29 and a Dr. She moves to Cresent Cove to be near her brother after a bad relationship. She liked Eli when they met and he asked her out but at that time it seemed best to not start anything as they did not live in the same state.
Eli just it of the service do to an injury. He runs into Mia gain and is hopeful that they.may get to know each other better.
This story is full of action and adventure as well as fear and betrayal. Can Mia find happiness, will Eli be able to keep her safe? Read for a great story.
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Mia first met Eli when he was still on active duty in the Navy and stationed on the other side of the country when he was not deployed. In the interim she had gotten into, and out of an abusive relationship, and found a woman dying from a heart attack in the park.
Both a bit more bruised, when they reconnect things are dangerous and hot.
Intense KU ex military procedural with lots of action and steamy action.
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Whoa! This was such an intense book. Not only emotionally, but also in action and intrigue. I honestly loved everything about this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
This is a well written book with strong characters and a suspense filled romance between Mia and Eli. The author does a fantastic job building the tension ,anxiety and fear in this thrilling page turner. I was caught and held from start to finish reading and would highly recommend this book.
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I really enjoyed this nook. You can’t help but fall in love with both Eli and Mia. Two people finding something special with, and strenght in each other. A really really enjoyable read. Although this book is part of a series it can be read as a stand-alone. This book is a definite must read for all action romance lovers.
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I loved reading this book. It had so many twist and turns. I want to read more stories in the series.
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This is the second book in the series and while it can be read on its own I think they are better if they are read in order. This is Mia and Eli’s book it will keep you on the edge of your seat so get comfy because once you start reading it you won’t want to put it down. This is a super well-written book and a great addition to the series
Eli and Mia makes this story come to life. Eli is an ex military man with a leg injury. he was captivated by Mia right from his first meeting of her but she turned him down. They meet again only this time Mia has some stalking her. Will Eli be able to keep her safe from her stalker and possibly garner a second chance for a relationship? This story jumps off from page one and with the action and drama, it will have you guessing what is happening and who is behind it?
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I was hooked from the beginning of the story and was on the edge of my seat to the ending. As with the first book in this series, there are multiple story threads that will keep you guessing as to what is really going on and who is behind the 3 strikes. In addition we get to see the developing relationship between Dr Mia Crawford and Eli Bradley, although it seemed like Eli must have been burned by a female in his past based on his lack of self-confidence. Loved how Mia was trying to be sneaky about learning more about what is really going on with her brother’s company – obviously it is more than just drones. There is a great cast of characters and toward the end we get a little set up for the next book which will have Jax and Haylee’s story.
It looks like I’m going to have to add Marlie May to my very short list of authors who doesn’t ever disappoint. Ruthless is book two in her Viper Force Series and wow. I think it’s better than the previous book and that was a five-star. That makes this a five star plus.
Eli Bradley is a wounded vet who now works at Viper Force Security. Mia Crawford is an M.D. and sister to the company’s founder, Flint. Ms. May set up an intriguing mystery and backs it up with plenty of action. Throw in their great romance and you’ve got my favorite combo for a rousing romantic suspense. Mia and Eli are so perfect with for each other and perfect together. I don’t like to do spoilers in my reviews, so you’ll just have to trust me on this one, Ruthless has a great romance, a mystery that kept me guessing. And tons of action. It also has one super exciting finale. (Incidentally, I really, really like it when I can’t figure out who the villain is, like in this story.)
You don’t have to have read the first book in the series, Fearless, but why deprive yourself of the pleasure? I can’t wait for Jax and Kaylee.
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