Driving Force

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EASON, LYNETTE

ANGELO, KATE

DRIVING FORCE

 

He's the last client she wants to protect...

Elite Guardians bodyguard/former sniper Christina Sherman has protected uncooperative clients before -- but this time, well her client is bossy, headstrong and occasionally eats off the the floor. Yes, he's a highly trained military working dog, but certainly her skills could be put to better use, right?

Not according to former Special Forces Air Commando Grey Parker. He needs her help to protect his dog while he undergoes an experimental surgery that could restore his ability to walk. He just needs someone to keep his canine partner safe. Most of all, Grey wants back on his feet so he can track down a deranged scientist known as The Scavenger who unleashed a nerve agent that left Grey sidelined in a wheelchair.

When an attempt is made on Grey's life, and dead bodies begin piling up -- with evidence the same toxin is responsible -- suddenly Christina is tasked with keeping both dog and soldier alive...and with them, the secrets that could stop a terrorist attack.

But this time, even Christina might be in over her head.

Dive into the exciting ignition to the Elite Guardians Collection.

My Review:

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wooooowwwwwwww!!!!! And that right there is my review because it seems impossible to articulate anything else...give me a minute...okay, I think I'm ready to gush!

There is everything to love about this novel and nothing to hate about it -- except maybe it was over too soon? I savoured my listening experience (yay narrator Bethanne Reid!) from the very first gripping scene. Talk about high stakes tension! And Christina is some kind of ninja guardian with her cat-like grace and ability to leap buildings in a single bound (that might be a slight exaggeration, but it feels like she could if she put her mind to it.)

This heroine is socially awkward, more out of a desire to protect herself from engaging, fearful of being judged and found wanting. And her fellow Elite Guardians call her out on it and I love them for that. But for all her tough, military precision, she can turn into a babbling ditz around Grey when he puts on the charm...which is like all the time when he isn't yelling at her. :-)

I appreciated seeing a disabled hero featured in this story. Grey's internal struggles along with his alpha male persona really upped the tension and attraction (on my part and the heroine's.) And the relationship he has with the real star of this novel -- Boss, military K-9 extraordinaire -- is so much fun! Especially when Boss starts hanging out with Christina more than Grey. lol 

Love the touches of humour Angelo brings to the intense plot, creating wonderful breathing moments in between high-action, danger-fuelled situations. 

And the romance is just what you'd expect from two  opinionated ex-military alpha types used to calling the shots. Fireworks doesn't begin to cover it! (Grinning madly while fanning vigorously.)

High-stakes suspense paired with high-octane romance equals high quality read (or listen) satisfaction.

Goal Updates: #4 Read more new-to-me authors,#5 Diversify my reading, #7 Start new-to-me series.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

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

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Driving Force, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a 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 winner announced on Saturday May 14 2022. Offer open to