HE SAVED HER ONCE. CAN HE DO IT AGAIN?Jake and Olivia survived hell and finally found their way into each other’s arms. But then he left to take down every last threat to the woman who owns his soul. Now Jake’s back and ready to take their relationship to the next level. But before he can do that, he knows he must confess his greatest sin. One that could cost him everything.CAN SHE FIND A WAY TO … everything.
CAN SHE FIND A WAY TO FORGIVE HIM?
Olivia is finally starting to believe she and Jake can have a future together when a decades-long secret turns her entire world upside down. Heartbroken by a betrayal she never saw coming, she walks away to give herself time to think. She knows Jake’s actions stemmed from love…but sometimes we hurt those we love the most.
A KILLER HAS OLIVIA IN HIS SIGHTS.
Someone is watching Olivia, waiting for the perfect chance to take her from Jake forever. Just when she and Jake finally think she’s safe, the killer strikes. Now it’s a race against time for Jake and his team because someone is hell-bent on destroying their chance at happiness…and this time, it’ll be forever.
*Author’s note: TAKING A RISK, PART TWO is a full-length novel. This is Jake and Olivia’s Happily-Ever-After. (TAKING A RISK, PART ONE is their Happy-For-Now and ends in a cliffhanger).
R.I.S.C. Books 1 and 2 are the ONLY ones in the series to be divided up this way. Jake and Olivia’s story was simply so complex and intertwined, it took two full-length books to complete it. All other R.I.S.C. operatives will get their own happily-ever-afters in their own, complete book…they just have to work for it, first!
“One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. If you like Susan Stoker, you’ll love Ms. Blakely’s R.I.S.C. Series.” – USA Today Best Selling Author Elle Boon.
“2019’s breakout author! Blakely’s debut novel has all the makings of a sexy thrill ride.” – USA Today Best Selling Author, Riley Edwards.
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It is an adventure
Taking a Risk, Part Two is the second book in the R.I.S.C. series and a continuation in the story of Jake McQueen and Olivia Bradshaw from the previous book, which does end in a cliffhanger. These are the first books I have read by Anna Blakely so I was not sure what to expect. This is an action adventure crossed with romance story. The book is nicely paced and the story-line definitely caught my attention early and then kept it for a lot of the two books. There were a few times that I ended up skimming as things dropped off for me. The characters were interesting but at times I wanted to put a gag on Olivia and smack her. My only other issue were that the books could use another round with a proofreader to catch the errors. These books did catch my attention and even with the few issues I did enjoy the story.
I received a copy of both books and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Love this series
4.5 Stars
This is part two of book one of the R.I.S.C. series and we are back with Jake and Olivia. Their love is one for the books. I can almost feel it radiating off my screen. I love, love, love Jake and his alpha protectiveness. This book has me running through every emotion out there! The characters are absolutely amazing. The action and suspense had me in sad tears one minute and happy tears the next. I am 100% invested in these characters now and I need to read all their stories!
This was the first time I’ve read Anna Blakely, and already I’m anxious to read the whole series! Non-stop suspense plus steamy friends-to-lovers romance…what’s not to love? Great conclusion to Jake & Olivia’s story! I was gifted part one and part two by Hidden Gems and the author in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.
Threat returns, heart shattering revelation, love triumphs
Taking A Risk, Part 2 by Anna Blakeley is a well written military suspense romance with tons of drama and danger, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. While a continuation of Jake and Olivia’s shift from friends to lovers, it could be read as a stand alone. Part 1 was a really great read as well, so go for it! Full of heat, emotional connections of the heart and finally communicating with each other about their hearts’ desires.
Jake and Olivia, the plot they are immersed in, makes this book highly engaging, engrossing and compelling. As I had read Part 1, I was already invested in these fascinating characters, the multifaceted cliffhanger ending and created anticipation in waiting on pins and needles for a true resolution for Olivia as well as Jake and Olivia as a couple.
Overall, this action packed, emotionally charged romance with amazing characters that absolutely deserve a HEA is a 5 star worthy read. Jake and Olivia go through high highs and low lows only to triumph through desperation, determination and ultimately love.
I read an ARC of this book from Hidden Gems and voluntarily share my review.
OMG-Part 2!
The story continues after Olivia is “safely” ensconced in her civilian life working at the hospital and living life grateful to still be alive. Still hiding their love for each other because of her brother there are also other secrets that come to light. However, safe they may feel it’s not to be! Continued danger threatens her, and Jake has left to try to track down the perpetrator. Secrets are revealed that threaten the honesty in their relationship. Again you’ll be on the edge of your seat, reading as quickly as you can, and not wanting to stop for anything. The conclusion of this part will again have you on the edge of your seat (tears can also be anticipated). I want more by this author!!!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Part 2 of this story picks up just a little on from the end of the first. Just as intense, exciting and suspenseful, full of twists and turns it is unpredictable and gripping throughout. There is graphic violence. I was on the edge of my seat one minute and wincing in the next, then smiling, it is a very emotional story full of highs and lows but one that definitely has you wanting more.
I received a notification from one of the authors I follow recommended this author. I’m only reviewing this book, but since it’s part 2 of 2, I’d say it counts for both. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of these books. This is a brand new baby author; but, the books were well written and edited, moved well (only a few parts where I thought it became a bit “slow”), but overall excellent. I’m a “tough sell”, so if I rate a book at 4 (truly I’d give this “series “ a 4 1/4) ; you could expect others to rate a 5.
There was a bit of action, but not what you typically see in the Military/Military Contractor romance/action novels. There were a few surprises (that were alluded to), but not completely expected. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
For a debut author, these first 2 books have already sucked me in and kept me wanting more! This is part 2 of Taking A Risk and you absolutely must read part 1. This is a continuation of Jake and Olivia’s story and picks up where the last book left off. Jake has been gone for over 2 months and hasn’t seen or talked to her in his effort to ensure her safety. Now he is back and he wants to have everything with her, but he also knows he has to confess his biggest secret and hope he doesn’t lose her over it. Olivia takes it hard when Jake disappears with no word and now that he is back she has to try to forgive him. But once he explains why he left, they get closer than she ever thought was possible. But then she finds out his secret and it throws everything she thought she knew into doubt.
I absolutely loved this story!! Olivia is such a strong woman and even after everything she went through she is still fighting to stand up and move on with her life. Jake is one of the sweetest heroes I have read in quite some time. Yes, he has his alpha tendencies but he always does it with his full heart involved. His secret is definitely not what I thought it was!! I don’t want to say what I thought it was because it will hint at the secret but definitely not what I was expecting!! And then with what happens to Olivia towards the end?? OMG!! Can we say I was on the edge of my seat!! At one point I was even crying! This book had me all over the place with my feelings and I loved it!! And the teaser for the next book in the series? I cannot wait for that book and all the rest of the team’s books!!!
What an incredible continuation of Taking A Risk!! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.
I absolutely loved Part One of this series but I have to say that this book really pulled at my emotional heartstrings. I honestly did not think I could love these characters even more than I already had but then I became even more invested in their story. Part One was all about the action, mystery and suspense whereas Book Two is all about the emotions, heart and feelings. A wonderful combination! This story was unbelievably gut wrenching, heartbreaking, an emotional back and fourth but at the same time it had plenty of love and romance, red hot steamy scenes and unconditional selfless acts of love which was utterly heart wrenching.
Jake and Olivia fought to get their happily ever after and it was a thrilling and exciting ride as well as emotional for myself. I am so excited for the next book in this series. Anna Blakely has become one of my favourite authors. Well done, Anna!
Well, Part Two was even more awesome that Part One. It was explosive, I was gripping my kindle while reading, a definite page turner. The twist was not was I was expecting, then the excitement at the end, had me cringing, crying, and waiting, and turning one page at a time to see what would happen next.
Jake and Olivia fought like hell to get their happily ever after and it was an exciting ride for me as the reader. I seriously can’t wait for the next chapter. Ms. Blakely is now a one click author for me, hands down. Comparable to Ms. O’Leary, Ms. Stoker, Ms. Boon, Ms. Harris.
Well done Ms. Blakely.
I received this advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
What a great continuation!! Left me on the edge of my seat the whole time
I really enjoyed part one of this series but part two really tugged at the heartstrings. Jake and Olivia have been through so much but yet there are things that Jake has still been withholding from Olivia. I felt like book one was all about the action and suspense, book two is all about the heart and feelings. This is an amazing combination.
When the secret is revealed, I felt every feeling that both of them we thinking. I could understand why Jake didn’t share his deepest secret with her but I also understood her reaction to it. They were both in a lose-lose situation and it physically made my heart hurt.
The best things these two could do was give each other some space and then talk it out. They deserved their happily ever after.
Edge of your seat, romantic, hot, and humor.
A 5 star must read!!
Definitely a MUST read. I honestly dont even know where to begin. I didn’t think I could fall in love with these characters more than I already was but then I was pulled in even further. This book is way more gut wrenching, heart breaking, emotionally back and fourth but at the same time happy, love filled, steamy hot and unconditional selfless acts of love than the first which I didnt think could even be possible. Then to bring you to a point where you want to actually come through the book and beat the hell out of Jake but feel sorry for him and want nothing more than to hug him and slug him both at the same time, for what he did to Liv. And dont even get me started on another particular person (not gonna give away the story, you’ll have to read to find out who I’m talking about ) The gut wrenching that came with the first story had absolutely nothing on this one. Anna Blakely is by far one of the best authors I’ve read thus far and believe me I read ALOT. I’m so glad things worked out the way they did with this book and I cant wait to see what the future holds for the rest of the team and others or even what else Mrs Anna comes up with. I just cant say enough about this book that I haven’t already said about the first book. There just really are no words to explain it. Besides just…..WOW. HOT. AMAZING. STEAMY
Read, read, read Taking A Risk, Part One and Part Two….Ms Anna Blakely has knocked her debut books out of the park. Romance, drug lord thugs, murder, mayhem and secrets that keep your heart racing and turning the pages. Looking forward to what comes next!!