Zane Crew, former SEAL, current security genius, and forever loner has reached his breaking point where his sister, Chloe, is concerned. Finished with her bad decisions, he’s sworn off cleaning up her messes for good, until danger chases her right onto his doorstep, his niece and nephew in tow. Before he could reach her, her assailants whisk her away, leaving him with two terrified children to … care for and a trail rapidly running cold.
Kinsley Scott, a former foster child, always envisioned a career helping those who couldn’t help themselves and what better way than with the Department of Children and Families. Only, after a few short years on the job, disenchantment and mountains of paperwork weigh her down in a career that leaves little time to get hands on with the people she meets. When her heart gets in the way of her judgment and kids go missing, she’s thrust into a frantic rush to find them.
Forced to form an alliance, Zane and Kinsley clash at every turn even as the two children caught in the crossfire bring them together in a tangle of old hurts, regrets, and whispered admissions. Can they both forgive themselves for their mistakes and work together in time to bring Chloe home before it’s too late?
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When Zane’s sister pounds on his door seeking help, this puts in motion a mission that this former SEAL cannot fail. His sister Chloe is abducted leaving behind her two small children. Zane is enraged when he realizes how the children have become used to hiding and not having what all children should have. Kinsley Scott is with the Department of Children and Families and has been trying to find Chloe. She is worried that her own past issues may have influenced her decision to give Chloe one final chance to protect and care for her children. Are they safe? She locates the children with Chloe’s brother and involves herself in their safety as Zane attempts to locate his sister. Will he find her before it is too late? Zane will have help from a former SEAL mate as well as other former military men who make it their business to help their “brothers”. I really enjoy books that give us a chance to revisit characters from an author’s books and Ms. Hagen is an expert at weaving them in to future stories. I read this book in one afternoon…couldn’t put it down, but didn’t want it to end! Loved it! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author. (by paytonpuppy)
There’s a lot of heartbreak, sadness, scared children, scarred and tortured soldier and a girl trying to make the social services work. Oh and yes action. HEA.
I really enjoyed this book. It has an angry brother and former Navy Seal, Zane, who witnesses his sister’s abduction at his front door and now has to care for her 2 children and try to save her. There is a social worker, Kinsley, who screwed up and left the kids with their mother when she had doubts. You have 2 sweet, scared, abused kids, a sweet grandmotherly neighbor, good ole Tex and hurts hidden deep by Kinsley and Zane that are bubbling to the surface.
Action-packed, insta-love, alpha protector – this book has it all!
Be prepared to swoon your way through this book! Zane is all that *and* a bag of chips, and there’s simply no way Kinsley couldn’t fall in love with him. Theirs is a lightning-fast romance, filled with action and suspense, arguments resolved with kissing, adorable children who will absolutely break your heart, and a triumphant HEA that will leave you cheering. And it all happens over approximately 72 hours. Whew! The brilliant writing keeps all the plates spinning while making every step in their relationship feel authentic and soul-deep. It’s one of the best romances I’ve read lately. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Trusting Zane is the story of two abused & damaged individuals finding each other & helping them heal. Zane was a military Seal & is now a security specialist. Kinsley is an orphan & a social worker. Although they are drawn together to look after Zane’s niece & nephew while searching for their mom, Zane & Kinsley strike sparks off each other. Neither wants to lower their guard & trust the other. The characters are strong but damaged. The plot is fast moving & full of action. I enjoyed this book & am hoping to read more of this series!
There’s a lot of heartbreak, sadness, scared children, scarred and tortured soldier and a girl trying to make the social services work. Oh and yes action. HEA.
As gruff as he was, I fell for Zane just as much as Kinsley did, even when he was mad at her. I felt horrible for her that she let her case get away from her, but I also loved how she did everything in her power to make things right for those kids and their Mom. This book was exciting and definitely kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. This was my first book by this author, and I would love to read more.
All I can say is WOW! Once again this talented author gives the reader an action packed story , that will not only keep you on the of your seat, but will also touch your hearts. The story of Zane Crew, his niece and nephew, as well as Kelsey Scott’s, is at times heartbreaking . Will Zane be able to safe his sister? Will both Zane and Kelsey find peace and happiness, or will they let the past hold them back?
A story worth your time, whether you are new to this series or a long time reader of it.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.