I never imagined I’d get caught in the crossfire between the D.E.A. and the Mexican cartel. After a failed kidnapping attempt, a bodyguard attaches himself to my hip. Why does it have to be Victor: my best friend’s brother?It doesn’t matter that I’ve had a crush on him since I was sixteen; we rub each other the wrong way. Except now that we’re forced together something changes between us. I trust … us. I trust Victor to keep me safe, but can I trust him with my heart?
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I thought that this book had a perfect balance of emotion and excitement. Victor and Estelle were very likable characters that made a great couple that was easy to root for. The story will keep you have you in a constant state of anticipation as there is plenty of drama, danger, tension, action, suspense, heart and heat. An all around very entertaining read.
I found this exciting and interesting. I really enjoyed the story and both Estelle and Victor. The pacing was good, it was also hot and action-packed. A sort of second chance romance since they had crushes on one another as teens. It’s so great when they open up to each other in the end. I just loved it!
I really loved this story. This is my first time reading anything by this author and it certainly won’t be my last. From the start, the author pulls the reader into the story and engages them. I loved Victor and Estelle, their story is a rocky one and their chemistry was palpable. This story is filled with suspense, revenge, passion and wonderful characters. A wonderful page turning read and one I definitely recommend.
4 Cranky Stars
Estelle was used to taking care of herself. She’s never relied on anyone to make her happy, keep her safe or provide for her. Her parents were the most useless human beings using her as a pawn in their bitter divorce even years later. The only family she had to depend on was the Rodriguez family. Her and Ines were the best of friends but with that territory came Victor. Estelle’s carefully crafted life was halted when an attempted kidnapping goes down and she finds herself in the middle of a drug war. Victor has always had a thing for Estelle. She was the queen at keeping him at a distance. When he finds her in harms way his every instinct personal and professional kicks in. Victor is a cop and is designed to keep people safe. When he brings Estelle to the family home to keep her protected lines get crossed. Slowly the girl who vowed to never fall in love ever and the boy who just wants her to be his fall into each other’s arms despite the war waging just outside on the streets of Chicago.
You have to love Victor. He is the epitome of alpha male but it’s not overbearing. He lets Estelle be herself he moves at her pace and I liked that. No real I’m the man you do what I say! Estelle had a shell and I felt bad for her. Her parents were the absolute worst at everything. I will say I did read this book in a day. It was action packed and suspenseful. I mean when we found out who the mole was I was shocked. So if you love your books with hot cops, protective men, take no bull chicks, smooches and falling in love then this is the book for you.
Is there anything LK Shaw cannot write, just when I think, wow she sure has outdone herself, I get the next book and am amazed how she does its, every book just keeps getting better. You for sure have to read Love Undercover first, it will make this book so much more fun if you know the back story. In this book we get the story of Victor and Estelle, their story will keep you reading until the end and have you on the edge of your seat hoping they will get their HEA. Their story line is very intense and complicated, but don’t miss out on this next installment sin the Love Undercover series.
Striking Distance is book two in the series. I really liked it. I loved Victor and Estelle. Victor was so swoony. They were perfect together!
I was reading this during a very busy time for me. I could not stop reading it. I just had to know what was going to happen next. Wow wow wow!!! So Good! Victor so reminds me of my husband in personality. And the way he treats Estelle. So many emotions right now. You can tell that Victor is so in love with Estelle. It comes through with his actions. It is such a romantic book. The suspense is palpable. If you love a great Romantic Suspense you Have to get this book! From a True Fan… Pam James.
I love a story that has the characters have a back story. It is always amazing how they come together from being friends to lovers to soul mates. The back and forth between the characters is always great. Victor and Estelle fit this perfectly. I so enjoyed the danger around the corners, and never knowing for sure what will happen next. Victor and Estelle for sure didn’t disappoint with their smoldering sexiness either. A great sexy adventure
Striking distance
The latest novel gifted to us by the wonderful L K Shaw is not to be missed! Although you don’t have to have read Love Undercover, it does make this story even better to have met and loved some of the characters before.
We return to the world of Brody and Ines and the looming danger of Alvarez. Our two central characters Víctor, the serious, devastatingly handsome, headstrong policeman, determined to prove himself and Estelle, the feisty, fiercely independent and equally headstrong teacher are thrust into each other’s worlds by a mutual threat.
They must both learn to compromise and deal with the passion and spark that is clearly evident between them, whilst navigating a shared history that Estelle would rather not face. Her past is full of sadness and anguish, leaving Victor the job of proving to Estelle that she can find love.
A dark, but truly wonderful tale, full of intensity and heartwarming moments. A great read!
Striking Distance is the second book in L.K.Shaw’s Love Undercover series. Even though this is the second book in the series it can be read as a standalone. Victor and Estelle’s story is full of action and underlying attraction to each other from.the start. The story flows nicely and the characters work together to making Striking Distance a great new read. If you like an action read, Striking Distance and the Love Undercover series is for you.
Striking Distance is a sweet and sexy romantic suspense that will leave you breathless. The chemistry between Victor and Estelle is of the charts. Watching them grow toward each other was exquisite torture. A terrific tale of love and intrigue.
The story of Victor Rodriguez and Estelle’s was so exciting I could not put it down! I fell in love with the whole Rodriguez family! It was like being on a rollercoaster with tons of twists and turns. You never know what is around the next corner. This book is worth reading! L.K. Shaw has you hooked the first few cchapters.. I love her books! Pick up a copy, you will not be dissappointed.