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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This book will draw you in from the very beginning. Victor and Estelle was such a joy to read and get to know. Both of them stubborn and the attraction and chemistry jumps off the pages. The fact that they have known each other almost their entire lives with Estelle being best friends with Victor’s sister they are both afraid of testing the waters. But when Estelle’s life is put in jeopardy Victor is all about making sure she stays safe. And in close quarters anything can happen. The mystery,action, funny and steamy scenes in this book makes it all around a very interesting read and definitely a one click book!! I just really wished there was more of an epilogue to it and that’s just me being extremely picky. -By Tina
I liked the characters. Our heroine is strong from a dysfunctional family and our hero carries a badge, but he is not an in your face alpha. There is intrigue, action, steam and a nice love story.
I enjoyed the book ..somethings i thought could have been better but all in all a good read
Great read, really enjoyed these characters and storyline. I enjoy reading military alpha males who can be gentle and loving towards their women
Nice story with nice characters but felt like time line was off or events.
Drug cartels are scary things to fight against.
Love the ups and downs of the excitement of the story line-
This book was amazing
If you like romance, drug cartel, power, and the good guys trying to stay on top. Then you will love this story. This story is fast packed and they players are all involved in each others lives. You fine yourself rooting for your favorite! Enjoy
This was the first book for me. But despite not reading the first book you got enough background to know what the gist was and without droning on if you did read the previous book. Loved victor and Estelle. They were adorable together. Her parents are horrible people and I’m glad we’re finally out in their place. But boy was there some craziness. Former cartel leaders and dirty cops and budding romances to name a few.
This book was filled with all the good stuff that I love in a book, little sisters best friend/suspense and much more! I loved reading about these two characters, their background, and them finding their way. Lot’s of love, who did it, and it kept me on the edge of my seat.
Okay so from the beginning of this book I thought someone was dodgy and let me tell you I turned out to be right.
I really enjoyed the plot, it had many twists and turns and it kept me on my toes. It was action packed and a great plot. The story flowed from start to finish and it all fitted.
I think my only thing would be that I’d have rather have read the first book before reading this one but you know that’s my fault. Overall though I really enjoyed this story, it was great and kept me hooked. I loved the writing and will definitely be reading more from this author.
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I jumped into this book for an online book club experience. I am SOOOO glad I read it! I typically do not read police story lines, but LK Shaw has hooked me. I am going back to purchase the first book and can’t wait for Atonement to be released.
A family of police officers working against the underbelly of Chicago, doing their best to stay alive, keep their connections close and help the good prevail. I loved how close the family was (even in their disagreements), I loved how they kept good friends close and did their best to keep them safe. The underlying love story had hot moments and swoon worthy feelings! I have spent time in Chicago and could picture the locations as LK wrote about them. You know the author is a great one if they truly can transport you into the world they are writing about. LK does just that with her spell-bounding writing. I highly recommend this series to all that are looking for a mystery, love, and family connections.
Victor and Estelle grew up playing with each other as children. Each had a crush on the other but did noting about it at that time. Now Estelle is being chased by the Cartel because her best friend and her best friend’s fiance put a big dent in the Cartel when they were undercover. Victor is is the brother of her best friend and assigned to protect Estelle. This book has all the action as the first book in the series, but can be read as a standalone but reading the first book give the background as to why some of the details in the story are happening. I loved this book and could not put it down.
L K Shaw writes passionate, beautiful stories. This one is also rich in character development and mesmerizes the reader. “Striking Distance” is the second book, in the Love Undercover series but you’ll understand it without reading the first.
Estelle is an independent, strong woman, although life hasn’t been kind to her. Her childhood left her with feelings of inadequacies and questioning if she could ever love. She is used to taking care of herself. Victor is a sexy, HOT police officer and her best friend’s brother. When Estelle is almost kidnapped because she is caught in a dangerous situation, it is Victor who becomes her body guard much to the discontent of Estelle and Victor. Why, you may ask? Because they both have had strong, warm, fuzzy feelings towards each other, yet refused to act on them. Ummmm, guess things will heat up soon….especially, since she has been moved into his home to keep her safe. Victor, his father and brothers search for the reason Estelle has become a target. As, they are discovering the depths of their feelings for one another, their roles in life and if they can trust their feelings, we read a story that is steamy, filled with mystery, suspense, romantic and keeps you on the edge of your seat. L K Shaw addresses issues that we have in life. Can we commit? Can we trust our feelings of love? She shows us the loyalty of family through the good and difficult times but are always there for each other. The story is fast paced, sexy scenes and romance with desires fulfilled
This is not an author that I really have read a lot about but she won me over with this book. I love romantic suspense books but to be honest with you, lately it has really been all about the rom-coms, so it was a nice change of pace and I am glad that I chose this book to do it with…We meet Estelle who has had a crush on Victor for years however she doesn’t admit even to herself, and especially since she doesn’t really believe in relationship regarding love. When things do not go as planned and she gets hit with something she was not prepared for, he comes to assist, and my friends things to change..Enjoy!
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Striking Distance is book two in the Love Undercover series and it is Victor and Estelle’s book. From the very beginning we get a taste of action and the storyline gets intense. I absolutely loved this book and I’m excited to read more!!
I do like books that are part of a series but can be read as a standalone.
This is a friends-to-lovers-family-suspense-murder-mayhem story. Well written, with likeable characters.
I guess I’ll have to read the first and all the following books now!?
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An amazing book. You will fall in love with Victor. He is a loving, caring and protective man. Estelle is a woman who has had a troubled past and has built a wall around her heart. Both of them have been fighting their attraction to each other for years will they finally succumb to them. To find out read this book, you will not be disappointed and Victor will be your new favorite hero.
Estelle is best friend to Victor’s sister and in trouble with the mexican cartel. She always had a crush on Victor. Now Victor is her bodyguard after an attempted kidnapping. Victor tries to avoid his attraction to Estelle but the closeness they share while on the run makes it impossible to ignore. A good read with plenty of suspense and action.