Reggie narrowly escapes a serial rapist and kidnapper, to be found nearly dead. Sam, a newly retired SEAL, heads to Eagle Rock, Montana to join The Brotherhood Protectors. He and his retired service dog, Grunt, are on a week’s vacation fly fishing when Grunt comes across a naked body. Sam bundles her up and wants to take her to the hospital or call the police, but Reggie begs him not to, saying she has to stay “dead”. Going against his better judgement, Sam takes her back to the cabin, cleans her up, and lets her sleep. When she spikes a fever, Sam knows he has to call for help. Sam contacts Hank, his new boss. Loved, loved, loved this novel! I think this was the best one yet. I was on the edge of my seat, trying to anticipate their next move and failing. In my opinion, that’s exactly how a romantic suspense novel should be. Sam was sweet and supportive, but also very Alpha. Reggie was so strong and determined! I so enjoyed the added “family” twist. This novel was definitely a winner! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.

4.5 Stars This is book 13 in the Brotherhood Protectors series and it features Reggie McDonald, Sam “Talon” Franklin and his retired military working dog, Grunt. This story is twisted and often gave me the chills. Reggie and other women are being held against their will by a psychotic rapist. Once she escapes and Grunt finds her, the race against time is on to find the other women before this maniac kills them. The story was great! It has great action and suspense but the romance felt a little rushed. Don’t get me wrong, it was still fantastic but for a book on the shorter side and considering what she had been through, I would have expected it to be a little more drawn out. The epilogue or last chapter was absolutely FABULOUS! I love their love and their commitment to their family. What a great feeling! Looking forward to more from this very talented author.

This was a wonderful book! Sam has left the Navy and is joining the Brotherhood Protectors, but is taking a bit of time off first. And his adopted military dog Grunt has found a woman in bad shape while they’ve gone fly fishing. With the help of Hank & Sadie Patterson, he nurses her back to health. Reggie is scared. When they found her she was sick and drugged and didn’t know who to trust. The journey of Sam & Reggie, and Grunt, is great and I loved it. Elle James has such a way of weaving a story that you can’t wait to finish to see what happens, then you’re sad it’s over and you want to read it again!