Laney was a woman on the run. Her ex-husband, who just happened to be a cop, had a penchant for violence and, after Laney took their daughter and ran, he had a promise for revenge. She’d made a new life with a new name and had plans to stay hidden forever, but even the best laid plans go wrong… Forced to rush her daughter to the hospital Laney’s location is revealed. Laney had vowed to never seek … never seek help from the man again, until Riser’s 200 pounds of packed muscle made her his own personal mission. He vowed to protect her and her daughter from her ex, but could she trust him with their lives when she’d been burned so badly in the past?
Riser Malone was an admitted adrenaline junkie whose distraction on a crucial mission last year had resulted in complete failure of his objective: protect the girl. Unable to face his failure, Riser accepted every mission put before him, but a lull in the terrorist tempo left him with too much time on his hands back home. He needed a distraction, and he needed it badly.
And that distraction showed up in the form of Laney and her daughter.
With an abusive ex bearing down on her, Riser saw his second chance at redemption. And after one night with her, Riser knew his bachelorhood was over, but if he ever had any hope for a relationship with Laney in the future, he’d have to make sure her abusive ex-husband would never harm her again.
This book was previously published as Riser’s Resolve.
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Ruthless River is book 6.6 in the Men of Mercy Series. This was the first book I have read by this author, but I definitely plan on getting my hands on some of the other books in this series.
In this book we get to know Riser as he steps in to help out Laney. She is on the run from her abusive husband and trying to take care of her sick daughter. When her ex finds out where she is Riser decides to help her out by hiding her away until she can get protection from the law.
This book was a fun, fast read for me. I loved the characters and once I started reading I was hooked and had to know what was going to happen next. There was plenty of drama and suspense and I was definitely on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
You won’t be disappointed! – By Alisa
OMG. I just finished this book. It’s totally awesome.
Riser is a total macho, sexy, machine, that takes a licking and keeps on ticking. He’s in one of those groups that the government doesn’t talk about. He’s still feeling guilty about losing his last subject.
Laney, the abused mother of Lily, who is 3 years old. When Lily gets sick, Laney has to take her to the hospital, where Laney finds Riser’s already there. She knows him from the bar she works at. The doctor said that there wasn’t anything he could do because she doesn’t have insurance. Riser hears that and pulls the doctor aside an tells him to treat Lily. Laney and Lily are on the run from her soon to be ex-husband and she gives the hospital a fake name. Her ex is a cop and all his buddies are on his side.
Lots of action, suspense and how to take care of business are in here.
Lindsay Cross you have outdone yourself again.
I voluntarily received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Laney and her daughter, Lily, are on the run from her abusive husband ( a cop). She’s changed her name and moved to another state. She meets riser at the hospital where she is trying to get medical care for her daughter. While she’s in surgery, she’s running for her life with Riser as her protector. This book may have triggers for some. It’s a race for safety and happily ever after.
Reckless River is a phenomenal romantic suspense by Lindsay Cross. Ms. Cross has provided readers with a well-written book populated with an outstanding cast of characters. Brothers Hoyt and Jared became orphans young and when their aunt decided to keep the mountain that belonged to them, they were chained and left to die. Now they’re back. When Hoyt disappears Jared lets himself be captured by Sparrow. Sparrow and Jared’s story is packed with drama, humor, smokin’ hot sex, action and suspense. I was sucked into this story on the first page and was glued to my e-reader until the end. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from Lindsay Cross in the future. Reckless River is book 1 of the Men of Mercy Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
Her books keep you up all night till you finish them.
This is another great book in this series. This is Riser and Laney’s story. Riser is a medic in his special forces unit and is between missions. Laney is a mom on the run from an abusive husband, who also happens to be a cop. Laney took her daughter and ran. She is in a different town with a different name. When her daughter ends up in the hospital that is when things change. Riser has noticed Laney before but thinks she is too good for him and too good for a one night stand. At the hospital he really notices her and when he finds out the truth he promises to protect her and her daughter. The story just flowed and keeps you hooked until the end. There is some suspense, action and some hot and steamy scenes. These two have explosively hot chemistry and they fit together perfectly. I would recommend reading this book. I recommend reading this entire series. It is so good.
This is just awesome! A fast paced read with a storyline that will have you on the edge of your seat! Filled with suspense this is Laney and Riser’s story and it not only keeps you on your toe s within the twists and turns but also is heartfelt and well just makes you keep your fingers crossed that they get their HEA! I am loving this series!
Laney is a single mother on the run from her abusive husband who is a cop. When her daughter gets sick she has to take her to the er. They try and turn her away but Riser is there and talks to the doctor. Riser is on the Scorpion team of the Special Forces. He comes into the bar that Laney works and leaves with a different woman. When he accidentally gives the nurses her real name, a red flag pops up as her being a kidnapper. The cops are called but Riser gets her out of there and takes her to his cabin. He friend the Sheriff and his girlfriend keep an eye on Laney’s daughter while in the hospital. Laney gets a call saying her daughter is very sick and needs blood. She rushes to the hospital but is ambushed by her ex. Can Riser get to her in time?
Loved these two characters. Sex, action, and another crazy husband.
You are going to have to suspend all sense of realism is this fast paced story. Aside from that there is drama, action, and chemistry. A woman hiding from a man who abdicated his duty to serve and protect. Laney’s ex abused her, she took her child and disappeared. Riser comes to Laney’s aid while at the hospital. From there this quick read takes off. I would have enjoyed a longer, more fleshed out version of this story.
Loved Riser and Laneys charactors!This book was really good from start to finish.Hes an alpha through and through so you can’t help but like him.He comes to the rescue for Laney and her daughter more than once and vows to keep them safe.Very true to life personalities and engrossing plot score 5*.I read this book as an arc and highly recommend it.
I have read almost all of the books that Lindsay Cross has written. She has a distinct writing style and Ruthless River was another good book in her Men of Mercy series. Ruthless River is Riser’s story. He’s one of the team members and has been quite the loner throughout the series. His confidence has been shaken since Caroline Cotter was taken under his watch. Even though it wasn’t his fault he continues to blame himself. While at the hospital getting stitches for a knife wound, he runs into Laney the waitress from the bar that he frequents. He doesn’t know much about her other than she seems too sweet for the likes of him. Laney has been in hiding with her daughter and the only reason that she’s out is due to her child being ill. She’s on the run from an abusive ex and her daughter’s safety is her number one priority. These two were mostly strangers when their story begins but they will bond together to keep Laney and her daughter safe. Ruthless River is told from dual POV and it stands alone but I always recommend reading a series in order because of the other characters and storyline. It’s a quick action packed story with some steam too!
Loved this book, Lindsay Cross has another hit on her hands Ruthless River is another great addition to the already great Men of Mercy series. This is a fast-paced and intense read it will keep you going from the minute you start the book till you finish and make you want more. A very exciting page turner, a story with a touch of everything from drama, action to love and loyalty.
Laney is a mother on the run from an abusive husband, she has started over living under the radar until she needs to save her daughter.
Riser who lives life on an adrenaline high to get though his days till his next mission so he doesn’t remember what he believes are his past failures.
When Laney and Riser come together they have plenty of sparks and chemistry. You just have to cheer for them!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. Loved it so much I purchased it.
This is the love story of Riser and Laney. Laney works at the Bar with Cheri but unbeknownst to everyone she has a child and is also married. However, after suffering continuous abuse from her husband, who is in law enforcement, she left him and has been hiding with her daughter. Unfortunately after days of a fever, she is forced to take her daughter to the hospital. There she sees Riser and he helps her to get the medical attention for her daughter that she desperately needs. On finding out that she needs surgery, Riser takes it upon himself to help her out and give the hospital her information, not realising the ramifications of his actions.
Afterwards she tells Riser what happened to her and he resolves to keep her and her daughter safe. They flee the scene and call in help when they need it from Bo and Cheri.
Great action, suspense and romance between Laney and Riser and a wonderful story of mother and daughter love. Look forward to more from Lindsay as she rocks the military genre!!
Thank you to Lindsay for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review.
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Ruthless River.
I really enjoyed reading this story .
It’s full of suspense and intrigue cannot forget romance . The characters are wonderful . Great storyline . A must read .
This is part of the Men Of Mercy series . I highly recommend taking the time to read and enjoy
Riser and Laney’s story is action packed and steamy from beginning to end. Laney is on the run from her abusive husband and Riser feels he failed his mission when the woman he was protecting was kidnapped. These two have undeniable chemistry and Riser is determined to help and protect Laney and her daughter from her abusive husband at all costs. This is a fast, enjoyable read with lots of suspense and great characters.
Laney is a mum on the run from an abusive husband with her little girl Lily. Then Lily gets very sick and Laney has to take her to hospital. Can Riser help her and protect her from her husband who is a cop? Great story and I love this series.
My…. My….. My…. and HOLY SHIZ is what I said after I read this story. I needed more from this novella because let me tell you I loved Riser. Riser is a big badarse alpha male that will protect whoever needs to be protected. I felt bad for Laney and her daughter though because abuse is NEVER ever okay but to be abused and then have to go on the run with your child and have to change your whole life is scary but that is Laney’s life and she does what she has to in order to protect herself and her daughter.
Once Riser finds out that Laney needs help he is there for her and her daughter. They go through so much but Riser is determined to protect her and keep her safe from her crazy ex-husband. The bullets will fly and the suspense will have you reading like a mad person until the end and once you get there you will need more because Riser is the man! So go ahead and one click this one because it is the BOMB!
This is book 6.6 in the totally amazing Men of Mercy series and it features Riser Malone and Laney Browder. You got a love these giant, loyal, sexy military men. When these guys fall, they fall hard and fast. These women don’t have a chance. Lucky ladies! Riser is intense and because of his past, self diagnosed failure, with the kidnapping of Caroline Cotter, he had a need to protect. One thing Riser and his teammates do NOT like is men who beat up on women and children.
This is an insta-love story but it is just as awesome as the rest of the Men of Mercy series. I always look forward to anything written by Lindsay Cross.
This was a good quick read. Lots of a suspense & a great story.
Ruthless River by Lindsay Cross is an awesome read. It is book 12 in the Men of Mercy series. This is the story of Riser and Laney. Riser is a Staff Sergeant/Asst. Medical Sergeant (recruited from Delta Force) in Task Force Scorpion (TF-S). Laney is in hiding from her abusive husband, who is a cop. Riser runs into Laney at the hospital when she is in need of some help because her daughter is sick. They both have baggage from their pasts but Laney’s plight brings out Riker’s protective instincts. They also have chemistry which gets stronger the longer they are together. There is action and suspense, highs and lows, twists and turns. I definitely recommend this book. I can’t wait to read the next book from Lindsay Cross.