Don’t miss this scorching novella, part of what Publishers Weekly is calling Kat Martin’s “tantalizing” new Maximum Security series! Private detective Jaxon Ryker swore to himself he would keep his hands off Mindy Stewart. No matter how much Jax might secretly wish otherwise, his colleague at The Max is strictly off-limits. But when Mindy is the victim of an attempted kidnapping, everything … everything changes. With both of them thrust into danger, Jax swears to protect her. As they work together in search of answers, it becomes clear Mindy’s life is on the line, so a trap is set–with Mindy as bait. Jax and Mindy have to put aside their overwhelming attraction, but if they live through this, all bets are off…
“Martin keeps the twists and turns coming in the sensuous and spirited Maximum Security romantic thrillers.” –Publishers Weekly
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Both Jaxon Ryker and Mindy Stewart work for Maximum Security, so Jaxon swore he would keep his off of her but when Mindy is the victim of an attempted kidnapping, everything changes. They have to put aside their overwhelming attraction, but if they live through this, all bets are off…
This story is a cute, sweet and steamy romance full of suspense, excitement and unexpected twists that keep readers hanging on to the edge of their seat. The characters are strong, captivating and easily grab readers attention with their co-worker relationship full of sizzling chemistry that makes it hard for them to keep their hands off each other. It’s very fast paced and while it is short, it is a full story and makes a perfect read where readers only have a short break from their day and need a quick adrenaline rush & heartwarming pick me up.
This is an entertaining, well-written, enjoyable, steamy, romantic suspense novella. It is fast paced with likable, engaging characters, suspense, action, intrigue, a cute cat, and happily ever after ending. It is an excellent addition to Ms. Martin’s outstanding “Maximum Security” series and can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone, but it is even better when read in order, as there are references to characters from the first novel. I am looking forward to reading the next novel in this series with great anticipation.
I do not often anymore get to read this author but when I see of the novel’s of hers I try. She writes fast paced at times as this one is also.
This is also a quick read not that long to me with Jaxon and Mindy heading this one. Events make it hard for him to keep his resolve which is also a plus for us lol. The adrenaline will speed up with us going with it. Thing is with this one being it was quick before you know it you are at the finish.
Shadows at Dawn (Maximum Security #1.5) by Kat Martin… Love this series and want to thank the publisher and #NetGalley for letting me read this book. Jaxon Ryker ..former SEAl, private detective, works at THE MAX. Mindy Stewart..went from temp worker to full time at THE MAX. The action starts with her attempted kidnapping..Jax saves her and becomes her personal protection. (They have both been crushing on each other ..but have made no moves. There is mystery, danger, some laughs, some steam and fun visiting with old friends at THE MAX all leading to a HEA. I Can’t wait for THE DECEPTION in September.
I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my fair and honest review.
Who is trying to kidnap Mindy a receptionist at a Maximum Security office, surrounded by lots of private investigators and detectives. I found this to be a fast read, action packed and the chemistry between Mindy and Jax was off the charts. Can they find out whom is after Mindy before its too late? I look forward to reading more books from this series. I would certainly recommend this book to others.
It may be short but it certainly packs a punch. In typical Kat Martin style, the reader falls instantly in love with the hot alpha male, Jax, who happens to be in the right place at the right time and stops an attempted kidnapping of a co-worker Mindy. Filled with blackmail, money and murder as well as passion and love this book was fabulous. I cannot wait for more in the series.
Wow, from the first page until the last, I couldn’t put this book down. It had a fast-paced, suspenseful storyline that kept me turning the pages until the end. Jax and Mindy were great characters with amazing chemistry. I absolutely loved this book. I can’t wait to read the next one. There were great secondary characters that I would love to read more about. I would definitely recommend this book and any other books that this talented author writes.
Love this series, the characters and plot. Don’t know how I missed reviewing this when I originally read it after it was published. I don’t miss anything that Kat Martin publishes.
Great book
Shadows at Dawn, a novella, is book number 1.5 in Kat Martin’s Maximum Security series, and although I generally prefer longer, more fully fleshed-out reads, this one worked for me despite its brevity and it gets 4 stars from this reader.
The principle characters in this novella are Mindy Stewart, the fairly new receptionist/bookkeeper at The Max (short for The Maximum Security Agency), and what’s not to like? She’s surrounded by the gorgeous hunks/operatives who work there, but she really only has eyes for one of them, former Navy SEAL, Jaxon Ryker, who also has eyes for her, although that thought never seems to cross her mind. Since they are technically co-workers, neither is willing to acknowledge their workplace attraction, both liking their jobs too much to endanger them with a workplace romance.
However, late one night, when Mindy is leaving the office to head for home, she spots a van parked near her car and although she eyes it suspiciously, she continues approaching her car when 3 men suddenly jump out of the van and try to drag her inside it–she manages to let out a loud scream before they silence her, and luckily, Jaxon, who was just leaving the building, hears her, sees the scuffle in the parking lot as Mindy tries to get away from her captors, and Jaxon rushes to her rescue. Neither he nor Mindy have a clue why anyone would want to kidnap her or what they hope to gain by doing so, but it’s the beginning of their more than co-workers romance, and the start of this suspense-filled short novel, as they try to figure out the motive behind the foiled kidnapping attempt, soon followed by the break-in and trashing of her apartment, as Mindy’s near abduction is what finally allows these two characters to admit to and act on their mutual attraction for one another. So, who wants Mindy and why? To find out you’ll have to read this exciting novella.
For a novel as short at this one, it packs quite a romantic suspense punch, and although I would have loved more backstory on Mindy and Jaxon, they were both likable and memorable characters in this well-plotted, page-turner of a novella, and it left me eager to read the upcoming second novel in this series, The Deception.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.
Shadows at Dawn is part of the Maximum Security Series featuring Mindy (receptionist) & Jax (PI), employee’s at The Max. Jax has to protect Mindy once she’s threatened & they work on figuring out who’s behind it. It’s a quick, easy to read, entertaining, action packed read & is just as amazing as the other books in the series! Jax & Mindy are both likable characters who deserve their HEA. I highly recommend this book along with the rest of the series!
Shadows by Dawn is a Maximum Security novella by Kat Martin. It is the story of Jaxon Ryker, former navy SEAL and P.I. at Maximum Security and Mindy Stewart, receptionist and bookkeeper at Maximum Security. Jaxson and Mindy have been interested in each other, but do not want to cross the line of the office romance. That all changes, when an attempted kidnapping is made on Mindy’s life and Jaxson comes to her rescue. Jaxson has vowed to keep her safe and ascertain who is behind this attempted kidnapping. The following day, Mindy’s apartment is ransacked and the only things missing are USB drives. As they continue to spend time together, Jaxson and Mindy give into their desire for each other. Love the plot twists and the surprises that Kat Martin adds even to her novella. Love the way everyone in the office knows how Jaxson and Mindy feel about each other before they admitted their true feelings to themselves and each other. Great read!
Wow, this is going to be a great series! I try to grab one of this authors books whenever I can because they promise to bring excitement, drama and romance. The bad guy/gal never gets away, so to speak. This shorter book introduces the staff of the security firm and the story revolves around the receptionist/bookkeeper, Mindy. When she is threatened, for no apparent reason, the staff comes to her rescue. I enjoyed the story-line and look forward to the next book.
I’m a big fan of romantic suspense and have really enjoyed Ms. Martin’s books in the past but this one left me feeling disappointed. I liked both characters from the start because Mindy is surprisingly clear headed and composed when she fights off her kidnappers long enough for help to arrive. And Jax is an impressive Alpha male with a protective streak a mile wide, especially when it comes to protecting his co-worker at Maximum Security. The story was good but this book reads more like a rough draft than a final manuscript and I know this author can do better. I read a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.
Not as good as her other books