While security operative Jason “Tuff” Tanner lives for dangerous assignments, he likes his downtime in his quiet neighborhood too. But that peacefulness is suddenly interrupted when his new next-door neighbor becomes a target for someone with nefarious intentions. Canine rescuer Concetta “Chet” Suarez brings all his protective instincts to the surface, along with feelings he’s never experienced … experienced with any other woman. Will he lose her before he ever gets a chance to make her his?
The Blackhawk Security series is a spinoff of the popular Trident Security series.
***Tuff Enough was previously published in the USA Today Bestselling anthology, Love Under Siege. New chapters have been added to this edition.
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This author certainly has a talent for drawing a reader into her world and more importantly keeping us invested in the characters and the story.
The characters have such depth and the storyline takes you on a journey with twists, danger, heat, slobber, puppy love and turns that will seriously have you yelling ‘well damn!’. Cannot wait to see whats next for this series!!
Love this book about prior military, dog rescues and two hot neighbors have similar likes. Tuff works for blackhawk security and when concetta (Chet for short) who happens to be a canine rescuer is threatened he takes it upon himself to do something about. Really liked this book. HEA.
3.5 stars.
I always love a story with an animal in it, and Meat was one beautiful specimen. Nice chemistry among the main characters. Good camaraderie and banter throughout.
Another fantastic start to a new series.
Are we Tuff enough to be able to endure? Bring it on I say!!
Love this book about prior military, dog rescues and two hot neighbors have similar likes. Tuff works for blackhawk security and when concetta (Chet for short) who happens to be a canine rescuer is threatened he takes it upon himself to do something about. Really liked this book. HEA.
Samantha Cole has fast become one of my favorite authors. Her stories are intriguing with enough suspense to keep you turning the pages and sexy enough that you need a fan or ice water when you come to the sex scenes. Chet and Tuff are neighbors. As much as Tuff wants to, he tries to avoid Chet but the woman just gets under his skin. She trains dogs for service work and has a huge dog, Meat, that she is training. Meat may be a dog, but he is very important in this story. I love the slow buildup to Chet and Tuff’s relationship. There’s sexiness, intrigue, some danger but it’s not over the top! We also get to see a couple of characters, briefly, from Trident Security. I won’t say who, you’ll have to get the book to find out! I HIGHLY recommend this book.
** spoiler alert ** Chett has sworn off men. Tuff is sure that his job does not allow for a real relationship. One dog brings them together. Will Tuff decide to take the chance? Will Chett find out the truth about everything?
I will admit this is this first book from this author I have read and I absolutely LOVED it. I am a sucker for a book that includes some kind of animal rescue and protection and this book was that and more. I loved how Tuff and Chett both couldn’t help but fall for each other. I loved how Tuff was determined to do what he could to help and protect her. I loved how strong Chett was, but she also showed a vulnerable side. Will definitely be reading more from this author!
Tuff Enough was a great Book it was suspenseful, action packed and sexy. Samantha A Cole has written one great story that you won’t want to miss, she has a wonderful way with her words. The characters are very interesting and quite intriguing with one colorful character named Meat you will so fall for this character. Jason “Tuff” is a security operative who is home for some rest before his next assignment, on his way to his house he runs into into his very sexy neighbor and her new roommate. Concetta “Chet”
Is the sexy next door neighbor who just had something happen and that brings out the protective side of Tuff . This was a great book one you won’t want to miss. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
First book I have read by Samantha. So glad I got the chance to read this one. Enjoyable from beginning to end. Suspense romance twists and turns . All the makings of a great book. Jason works security and quickly falls for his next door neighbor. But something happens that makes him think that they shouldn’t be together? But fate has something else in store for him. Love the chemistry and absolutely love Meat. Well written enjoyable.Can’t wait to read more from these characters. Highly recommend.
This is the story of Tuff, Chett, and Meat. Now if that collection of names doesn’t spark your curiosity, I’m not sure what will. Tuff and Chett are neighbors and they’ve fallen victim to my favorite set-up in the world: they don’t want to get involved with each other. Now, you and I both know Fate loves and challenge. Tuff thinks he’s a bad relationship bet. Blackhawk Security sends him out of town more often than he’s home and nearly every assignment he’s given is something he can’t talk about. Chett recently exited a bad, and I mean BAD, marriage. Right now, her whole focus is on her job as an animal control officer and her foster rescue pitbull, Meat. Since we know there’s nothing Fate loves more than screwing with mortals’ plans, this story was an adrenaline-filled, often zany, tale of how this pair tried to resist each other through gang violence, loss, and just good old neighborly charm. I can’t wait to read more about Tuff and the Blackhawk team. And I will definitely be backtracking to read about Trident and their collection of spin-off series.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book.
What is not to love about this story? Two sexy characters and dogs! Chet and Tuff are fantastic and I loved watching them fight getting together. Full of action, intrigue, love, lust and puppy kisses — this is a fantastic read. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this, included in the Love Under Siege anthology. So good, you need to read this right away.
3.5 stars
*WARNING* contains adult situations
I would actually give this 3.5 stars.
I think this story was alright, but most of it was predictable. The only thing I wasn’t expecting was what came out about Leo.
Military man to security is common. Falls for his neighbor, not surprised. You get the idea. It has a good storyline with action in it.
A new series that is – like – a part of the huge Trident Security- universe. Through Ians and Devons Security business doesn’t have a huge part within this book you still get to re-meet some of the characters.
Being neighbors Chet and Tuff have met during the last couple of weeks while going from or getting to their significant homes. Neither of them expected to fall for the other as especially Tuff thought his job with BHS is to dangerous to get into a serious relationship. So, it’s a little amusing that not he brought danger to their doorstep but her. But having a team of trained bodyguards at his back, he has to do everything to keep her safe when shit hits the fan. Great start of the BHS series.
Tuff Enough is a fantastic romantic suspense by Samantha A. Cole. Ms. Cole has provided readers with a story that will grab their attention and keep them glued to this book from start to finish. Jason “Tuff” Tanner works for Blackhawk Security and enjoys working with his friends and using his skills on assignment. Concetta “Chet” Suarez is an animal control officer for the county and lives next door to Tuff. She’s fostering an abused pitbull named Meat. Chet and Tuff’s story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I enjoyed reading Tuff Enough and look forward to my next book by Samantha A. Cole. Tuff Enough is book 1 of the Blackhawk Security Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I read a print copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
A delightful fast paced introduction that has a great couple and a dog that stole more than one scene. We get to see a couple of our favorite Trident characters and get a look into the guys they occasionally work with.
Looking forward to the rest of the guys stories.
This was my first read from this author and I did enjoy it. There does seem to be a lot of people from two different network working together so it was kind of hard to keep up on all the people and who they worked for. All in all a good read and I would read more from this author.
Awesome characters and great story! Samantha Cole is now one of my favorite authors!! Chet and Tuff kicked butt along with their dog meat. I love the world building that goes with these stories!
As a member of Blackhawk Security, Jason Tuff Tanner has seen his share of adventure, but it is not until he gets to know his duplex neighbor, Concetta Chet Suarez that his adventures now contain his heart. But will the ex-military man open up to finding love while still taking on missions? Or will he just keep it as friends with benefits? With lovable and heart warming characters and a storyline that had me laughing as well as sighing this was a great military romance. Once again Samantha A. Cole brings us hot, alpha military men that the reader cannot get enough of.
Great story. The characters were realistic and well described.
I like any stories about dogs and who can resist a happy ever after.
There were lots of plot twists and plenty of action as well as hot sexy moments.
I first read this book as part of a group of stories, Love Under Siege.
I can’t wait for the next book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book for Hidden Gems
Simply Adored “Tuff’s” story. This is one of my favorite series with character that you can’t help but love and root for. Ms. Cole has such a flare for words and storylines that are sexy yet gripping, that she quickly became one of my favorite authors and I always watch for her new releases.
Tuff is a lovem and leavem kind of guy, his lifestyle and job doesn’t leave room for strings and relationships. Especially with Chet, the sexy woman who moved into the other half of his duplex. But when her life is in danger from an unknown threat, Tuff and his special op training can’t help but get involved. But helping Chet and not falling for her is not an easy task as he does everything in his power to keep her out of harm’s way.
2 Thumbs up for a great read. I highly recommend reading Tuff Enough as well as the entire Trident Security Series.