Ethan Slade was a loner. No parents. No wife and kids. No liabilities. He had one love in his life – the Special Forces. As a member of the elite Task Force Scorpion, he’d been on more near death missions than most soldiers experienced in a lifetime and he liked it. So when his commander put him on a forced two-week vacation, Ethan did the only thing he could – took Grey Holden and Team Omega up … up on an offer for another mission: provide protection to a senator’s daughter at her wedding.
Kate Richards had a chip on her shoulder. After being fired from her job as a CIA analyst because her boss wanted her in his bed instead of behind a computer, Kate was left without a job or a clue as to what she would do next. Then ran into Athena Madero, who’d had her own problem with asshole bosses and offered Kate a new job – come work for her private security company, Team Omega.
After years of ribbing and sexual harassment, Kate wanted nothing to do with men. Period. Especially tall, dark and handsome alpha male operative Ethan Slade. The last thing Ethan wanted or needed was to give up his life as a roamer, avoiding any attachments or obligations. But neither of them is prepared for the instant eruption of desire at their first meeting.
The two come together in an explosion of passion so potent it will leave them both marked for life. But just as quickly as they’ve come together, Kate is violently ripped from his fingers, and it’s up to Ethan to rescue the woman he’s come to love before he ends up alone again.
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The novella is the Men of Mercy series book 7 and it’s about Ethan Slade, Sergeant first class of Task Force Scorpion and Kate Richards, ex-CIA. He was on leave from TFS and helping team Omega. She quit the CIA and was interviewing for a spot on team Omega. When something is right and everything clicks into place, it’s magical.
“There sex had been hot. Not just hot, like melt the bed and set the plantation on fire kind of hot.”
This is a short story that shows us how Ethan and Kate got their start. It also gives us a glimpse into what could be happening with Aaron. As with all the other AMAZING Men of Mercy books, the characters were well developed and the story line was expertly written. I can’t wait to read more.
Rebellious River (formerly known as Ethan’s Promise) is chock full of action, romance and adventure.
I love this series and I was ecstatic that Ethan and Kate got an extended story.
Ethan is a lone wolf, with the exception of his team. He has no-one to leave behind if anything happens to him during any of his every dangerous missions. He is a tad insulted when his boss gives him the babysitting job of looking after a new female agent. She is everything that he should hate; tightly controlled, OCD fuelled and a stickler for the rules.
Kate still can’t believe she was drummed out of the CIA because of her slimy, lying boss. The old boys club sure blocked her fast and now she is the newbie, pretty much auditioning for a part on the team full-time. babysitting an heiress at her wedding shouldn’t be too bad. But they want her to be a stylist as a cover. She hates heels, makeup and girliness in general! She joined the CIA to ensure she didn’t become the stepford wife wannabe her mother wanted her to be. She is an analyst at heart, even though she has kept her training up to date.
Kate is so perfect as the OCD agent. As the auntie of several OCD sufferers, she was written so true! Ethan is loyal and an adrenaline junkie. One night stands are his default but Kate irritates and annoys him, and weirdly he finds her fascinating. An Interfering team-mates grandma almost steals the show!
I have read the books which lead into and out of this one so I was on firm ground with the plot but I would definitely suggest reading the series in order.
Lindsay Cross great writing. Ethan’s story about a loner, he only has his team of Special Forces that he cares for like his family. His job is his one and only love. When he has to take time off he is not happy, till he his offered a mission to protect a senator daughter. Then the fun and excitement of this book really starts.
A world in chaos under the radar of the average civilian. Yet the Elite fight on our own soil when it’s shifts to delete the ones who keep us safe at night. This time they’re making it prominently known they will go through any lengths to get to them again. Even more hangs in the balance as they try and find the traitor who set them up. Revenge is ever so sweet when you have a plan. Only this time someone is one step ahead. Will it be too late for the ones they love?
Absolutely love this series. Can’t wait for the next book..