Her kidnappers demanded Shane arrive. Finding out his best friend was held as a pawn just pissed him off. Finding out rescuing her was a test made him seriously angry. He hates being used. These men mean business though, as Shane finds a body count too high for comfort.Shelly knew Shane would come for her. No way he wouldn’t. She was lucky to have Shane there for her, especially when learning a … learning a second woman had been kidnapped and held for over six months. The simple rescue of Shelly turns into something more to find this second woman.
But is there one killer boss out there or two? As the pair try to secure their own freedom, it gets even murkier, until finding a way through is paramount. Otherwise no one gets a happy ending.
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When Shane gets the call for his assignment he is shocked to find out his best friend Shelly is involved. She always did find trouble though, but this is different, they want Shane. His partner for this is one of his Navy buddies Diesel. There were a couple of twists when they got her out, but the ‘fun’ was just the beginning. Once Shelly’s checked out they take a cab to her apartment to grab some stuff for her. There’s no way they are staying there until the kidnappers are all captured and this is done. An interesting turn of events when the cab and driver were switched and Shelly is almost taken again. She got away and Shane got the driver before he could do anything else. I loved the aftermath of this though, Shelly is quite outspoken and independent.
This is just the beginning as they realize the situation with Shelly was just a test. The man in charge wants Shane to get his daughter back, she’s been held captive for a long time. To add to this they’ve taken Shane’s sister and her family to ensure his cooperation.
What ensues is a battle of wits between Shane and Shelly with Diesel being amused by every exchange. Of course the severity of the situation is not one to make light of. Now they need to rescue both Shane’s family and the guy’s daughter.
A convoluted and twisted path to the end of all of this, including Shane maybe understanding that both he and Shelly want their relationship to go further.
Once again Dale has grabbed my attention from the first page and doesn’t let me go until I turn the final page.
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book and I absolutely loved it, fast-paced, quick to read with an intriguing best friend storyline.
Shane has been sent to rescue is best friend, Shelly. She has been kidnapped at work and the kidnappers are asking for him. Things aren’t as easy as just rescuing Shelly, soon Shane, Diesel and Shelly are across the pond in England looking for another kidnapped woman and trying to save Shane’s sister and her family from harm. I Love Shane and Shelly together, they have known each other forever and the interaction between them is steamy and fun.
This is the 12th book in the series, they can be read as standalone stories, well-written, interesting dramatic storylines and wonderful characters.
Another action packed, suspenseful read in this fabulous series. Shane’s mission is personal, his life long friend Shelly is involved in a hostage situation. There was so much more to this than they could believed.
Kidnapping, murder, double crossing agents and a pregnant woman to save. What an exciting tale of intrigue this all made, I couldn’t put it down.
You’ll be wanting Shane and Shelly to wake up and see what’s under their noses…The pregnant lady to survive to have a HEA… and to learn more about Diesel.
Great book, wonderful characters, I loved it.
Talk about an amazing series. This is a series that captivates you, it is the twelfth book in the Maverick series. Shane’s first Mavericks job is personal, his childhood bestfriend Shelly has been kidnapped. Shane soon learns that after freeing Shelly this was only a test and the kidnappers now has his sister and family. This book has betrayal, friendships, trust, love and family a series to keep you hanging on.
Shane has to rescue long time friend Shelly, who’s being held captive as leverage. Then Shane and Diesel find out Shelly being held is only part of the very convoluted situation. Aleah was kidnapped over six months ago, and now Shane and Diesel have to rescue her.. but wait.. there’s another kidnapping tied into this as well.
Shane and Diesel definitely kept me on my toes trying to figure out how they could resolve this mission without any more innocent people being murdered. Another gripping read in the series!
Shane doesn’t expect his mission to be rescuing his best friend Shelly. Shane also doesn’t expect the rescue to be a test of his abilities. After Shelly has been rescued, Shane discovers that he needs to rescue another woman. Her father’s enemy kidnapped her six months ago. With Shelly still in danger, Shane will need to take her with him to keep her safe. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. This suspense in this book is almost non-stop and the danger doesn’t let up for long for Shelly. I didn’t want to put this book down. There are plenty of twists and turns in this book. I also like seeing Shane and Shelly start to realize that there is more than friendship in their relationship. This is an excellent romantic suspense book, which I enjoyed reading very much.
I found this book highly entertaining. Major levels of tension, suspense and action make for a very gripping read that will have your nerves stretched to the breaking point as you feverishly read page after page. I really liked Shane and Shelly and enjoyed watching the situation they were in push them out of their comfort zone as friends into something more. If you are a fan of romantic suspense this one was a winner. This is my independent, impartial review.
They wanted Shane so they kidnapped his friend Shelly so he would come. They had been friends since kindergarten so it wasn’t a surprise Shane would respond. Shelly is feisty and ready to help. She has a history of being a bit of a trouble maker and magnet but also has a tendency of getting out of trouble with ease. A lot of twists and turns, some surprises as well, kept this a lively read. About the time you think you have it figured out–you don’t. Great characters, easy to relate to and enjoy. I may have to read this again soon as I read too quickly wanting answers. I’m looking forward to it!
The epilogue hints at Diesel heading to China which certainly peaks my interest.
(4.5) Well done captivating suspenseful read with our Black Ops member Shane and assistance from Diesel. The friendship with Shelley (since 3rd grade) was sincere, believable as we went along on their adventure. Nothing felt too fast or out of place with them Bodies galore in this one. Starting at the get go and running till the end. It blows the mind that some one could do that, albeit a psychopath or two. The twist at the end was unexpected, but certainly explained the two “bad guys” and how it wove together. I absolutely adored Shane and Shelley, wondering, thinking, more than friends? Do they, don’t they and what happens if they do. Well done. Thank you for the arc! I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions.
This was a fast paced twisting and turning story. I am in my seventies and my brain is not as nimble as it once was. Once I realized I needed to write some things down about the characters then the story flew by. Lots of action with plots and subplots kept me quickly turning the.pages. A book worth.reading if you like action adventure with a tiny hint of romance.
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As usual, this author didn’t disappointment. Plenty of twists and turns of suspense along with tons of action and a childhood best friend to rescue. Another great book in this series
Shane is called on a mission – his lifelong friend Shelly is being held hostage at her new job. As Shane and Diesel work on a plan to rescue her, the question remains as to why Shane has been targeted. Does someone have a grudge against him? Or are they after his skill set?
After Shelly is rescued, Diesel wonders why Shelly and Shane are not a couple as they appear to be the perfect match for each other. Shane tells him that his friendship with Shelly is special and he doesn’t want to chance messing it up.
They learn that another woman was kidnapped 6 months ago. And when Shane’s sister and her family are kidnapped, he has no choice but to try and rescue the kidnapped woman. Along the way, there is a lot of suspense. And Shane and Shelly wonder if maybe there can’t be something more to their relationship. You won’t want to put the book down until you find out what happens.
Shane and Shelly have been friends since they were kids. Then Shelly is kidnapped in order to test Shane and they realize, with a little help from Shane’s teammate Diesel, that maybe they belong together. I really enjoyed this book.
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Shane’s first Mavericks job is personal – childhood friend Shelly has been kidnapped and the kidnappers have demanded that Shane is the one to rescue. When he finds out the rescue is actually a test for him it makes him seriously angry – he hates being used. However, these men mean business as Shane finds a body count too high for comfort. Shelly knew Shane would come for her especially when they learn a second woman has been kidnapped and help for over 6 months. So they have to find this woman and rescue her next. The question is, is there the one killer boss or are there two as it becomes very confusing. As they all try to secure their freedom they need to find a way through all the murky waters that are confusing things – if they can’t then no one is going to have a happy ending.
I loved this story which had at its core friendship and trust between Shane and Shelley and on the opposing side ownership, zero respect and abuse. It gave an interesting comparison and it made it far more noticeable because they were so different. Well written and easy to read, I found myself addicted to this story and was reading faster and faster as I just needed to know what happened next – would they survive or perish? Contains some sexual content at the end of the story.
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Full of twists and excitement with one extremely feisty female, did she really need someone to rescue her? coz wow! Lots of action and suspense which this series is known for but this couple also have a long background history and deep friendship and this starts heading into a different type of relationship, can it work or will it ruin what they have? Well you read it, my lips are sealed. This is a crazy ride, gripping and edge of your seat at times, I loved the surprising twists that cropped up on the way, just wished I’d had the time to just sit and soak it up the way it deserved.
Shane is the next maverick up for his own mission but is hoping for a few days off after completing his last mission with his mate. But th7s changes with a phone call, his best friend since childhood has been kidnapped and they will only speak with Shane. After freeing Shelly Shane finds out this was only a test and the kidnappers now has his sister and her family. Shanes special skills are needed to get his family back and to keep Shelly alive. During this ride Shane faces the fact that he live Shelly but will they get their happy ever after? A great read.
Another page turner from Dale Mayers. Shane, a new Maverick, is tapped because his best friend is being held hostage. The story becomes more complicated as the how’s and why’s are revealed. I loved the strong women found within these pages. Bravo once again for a great tale!
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It’s great to follow the stories of each operative and their story and how it passes along to the next person. Shane and Diesel are working together on this case. Shane and Shelly have been long time friends and she’s been taken hostage, so Shane has been called in for this job. There is plent of action, steam, betrayals for some characters and of course the true meaning of friendship. HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.