Backlash

GIVEAWAY

DYLAN, RACHEL

BACKLASH

CIA analyst Layla Karam is thrust into a dangerous DEA field operation against a cartel that puts a target on her back. Though Layla never wanted to be a field agent, Langley had other ideas. After one of her team members is murdered because of fallout from the op, Layla is left scrambling to find safety.

At the same time, the CIA opens up an internal investigation against her. Out of options, Layla turns to ex-boyfriend and private investigator Hunter McCoy for help finding out who might want to ruin her career. 

Layla and Hunter soon discover a mole inside the DEA has sold out the team's identity to the cartel. She must clear her name with the Agency and protect herself and her teammates from cartel retaliation. With threats on all sides, Layla must put her trust in Hunter -- the man who broke her heart -- and hope they both come out of it alive. 

My Review:

"With every ounce of myself, I believe that God's there even when we think we can't feel Him or hear Him. Sometimes it may just be a whisper in the wind or a beautiful sunrise, and that's all it takes to remind me that the Lord is so much bigger than us."

Woohoo! Another multi-agency page-turning frenzy of an addition to Dylan's Capital Intrigue series. This time it's a CIA and DEA collaboration that goes awry in spectacular fashion. Once again, the author invites us into the nitty-gritty of investigative procedures as Layla and Hunter become embroiled in a colossal mess of epic proportions. 

Honestly, the plot twists have hairpin turns in this complicated game of cat and mouse. Layers of intrigue and danger and the crushing sting of betrayal. I began to suspect nearly everyone of nefarious purposes.  A great armchair sleuthing experience for sure! It got to the point where my eyeballs were galloping out of my head trying to read faster. I felt bug-eyed for days after finishing this book. :-)

I love a good reunion romance and this one is a doozy. Because what happened between Layla and Hunter back in college...oy! To say Layla was broken hearted is an understatement. But, if you read between the lines, you begin to suspect that there's something more to Hunter's behaviour at the time and the author teases readers for a good chunk of the book before the big reveal. Then I was all, Whhhhhaaaattttt????!!! I totally did not see that coming. At all. 

And as you can see by the quote I shared at the start of this review, Dylan has elevated an already riveting story that much more with a solid faith thread and some frank discussions between hero and heroine. I'm beyond thrilled when a work of Christian fiction includes a significant faith thread that inspires me along with the characters.

Now I'm all caught up with this series and anxiously awaiting the release of Power Play in June 2021. Can not wait! Luckily I have a tippily-toppily TBR pile to keep me occupied until then.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for an ebook or paperback copy -- winner's choice

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Backlash, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winners announced on Saturday March 20  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!