ARC Review: Love Thy Enemy (Red Stone Security #13) by Katie Reus

Title: Love Thy Enemy
Author: Katie Reus
Series: Red Stone Security #13

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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She refuses to trust him.

Red Stone Security employee Dominique Castle knows all too well that there are people in this world she just can't trust. After losing both her parents, Dominique keeps her distance from anyone tied to her past—especially the man she's hated for years. And Viktor Ivanov isn't going to change her mind about who he really is—no matter how determined the infuriatingly sexy Russian is.

He's determined to win her over.

She may hate him and not trust him, but Viktor is determined to crack through Dominique's icy exterior one way or another—even if it means taking the game into his own hands. With a past like Viktor's, he's made more than a few enemies along the way—enemies who'll stop at nothing to take him down. When Viktor realizes Dominique's life is in danger because of him, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her—whether she likes it or not. Now it's up to Dominique to trust the one man who's linked to the agony of her past. Can she find a way to love the enemy she always loathed?

I feel like it was just a month ago when Secret Obsession was released and we already have the #13 book in the Red Stone Security series.

Dominique is clever, loves her job at RSS and her friends, she is successful and beautiful but she does not have the people she loves the most, her parents. She is well aware that her father brought about their misfortunes but it was the devil himself that ruined them all! Dominique knows very well who to blame, Victor Ivanov and his father. It was his father that took everything from her, that made her an orphan. Victor’s father may be gone but as long as Victor, Dominique cannot forget what was taken from her. When she catches Victor’s eye though things change and it doesn’t take long to realize that Victor was never her enemy!

Dominique and Victor’s story was great! I liked a lot of things about their story but there was one thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars! Dominique claims that she has hated Victor and his father for a long time, years actually, she blames both of them for her mother’s death. However, at the same time, she already appears quite taken with Victor despite blaming him. It seems so contradictory and a bit confusing. I could feel her pain and anger towards Victor’s family but one kiss is all it takes for her to forget everything! Really?! It was actually more than that! She was the one who went after him time and time again, not to take her revenge or anything but to pursue a romantic relationship. I don’t have a problem with strong heroines but with her and Victor’s history their romance seemed rushed and unrealistic.

I especially liked Victor’s half-brother, Abram and their assistant, Lucy! Their relationship was HOT!

I have no idea who is next but I hope the next book will be a bit longer.

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ARC Review: Secret Obsession (Red Stone Security #12) by Katie Reus

Title: Secret Obsession
Author: Katie Reus
Series: Red Stone Security #12

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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He’s the security she’s always needed.Since she moved to Miami, Raegan Taylor has desired Ford Burke–a sexy and rugged cop. He’s everything she’s ever wanted. Unfortunately for Raegan, Ford’s kept his distance. But when a night out goes extremely wrong, his protective instincts kick into high gear, and he finds himself fighting for her in more ways than one.
She’s exactly what he was trying to avoid.Once Raegan and Ford grow closer, the harder they start to fall for each other. But Ford’s past stirs up feelings he just can’t control, threatening to destroy everything they’ve worked for. And when he screws up, he may lose more than just his one shot with her.
And now someone’s ready to ruin it all.Someone wants Raegan—and if he can’t have her—nobody can. He’s waiting. He’s watching. He’s lurking. Ready to strike. He’ll make her his. He’ll take down anyone who gets in his way—even a cop.

Secret Obsession is the twelfth book in the Red Stone Security series and it offers not one but two parallel romances. The main focus, though, are Raegan Taylor, Harrison, Grant and Porter’s cousin and sexy cop, Ford Burke.

Ford cannot believe that the one woman whom he desires is the Caldwell’s cousin. As if that wasn’t enough, she’s a decade younger than him and the fact that he can’t seem to control himself around her, makes Ford believe that Raegan is a dream that he is never going to enjoy.

Raegan may be the Caldwell’s cousin but she won’t let them control her life. Working at RSS with Athena is something she didn’t expect to be doing but she has come to love her job. She likes everyone at RSS and her job offers her more than she would ever need. But something is missing and she knows exactly what, Ford. Even though the sexy cop won’t admit his feelings, his actions say a lot. So, when Ford saves her from a night gone wrong, Raegan knows it’s a now or never opportunity.

Secret obsession was amazing! I really liked Ford and Reagan as a couple. I loved the fact that we got to see and hear from couples from the previous books in the series and I especially loved the scenes with Mara and Harrison (they still remain my fav couple). We also get to meet Raegan’s friends, Ruby and Dominique. This book has two romances and the other, while parallel, is a bit short-ish but still really great! We got to see Ruby and Montez get together and how their relationship developed and everything and it was so cute!

As for Dominique, worry not. Katie recently announced that she’s getting her own story with a character we briefly meet here. Her book, Love Thy Enemy, will be out early June, so make sure to read this one before the next one comes out!

Another great read by Katie Reus!

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ARC Review: Sworn to Protect (Red Stone Security #11) by Katie Reus

Title: Sworn to Protect
Author: Katie Reus
Series: Red Stone Security #11

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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His worst mistake was walking away from her…Quinn Brody ended things with sweet, sexy Athena when he learned she was a virgin. Their relationship was getting too serious and walking away seemed like the best plan. But Quinn has never been able to forget Athena. And when she gets a marketing job at Red Stone Security, it becomes impossible. Quinn wants a second chance, but Athena's not interested—even if the chemistry between them is off the charts.
Now his past has come back to haunt him…The man Quinn put behind bars has been released from prison and is out for blood. Quinn took years of the man’s life and helped his abused wife flee so now the ex-con is hellbent on using Athena to make Quinn pay.
He’ll do anything to protect her…When Athena is sent to Vegas for a tradeshow Quinn volunteers to accompany her—to watch her back. But professional quickly turns personal when the threat to Athena escalates. Refusing to lose her again, Quinn will do anything to save her. Even if it means risking both his life and his heart.

Sworn to protect is the eleventh book in the Red Stone Security series and tells the story of Quinn, a RSS Agent and Athena, Belle’s cousin.

When Athena comes to work for RSS she never expects to see the only man who she ever desired but who rejected her. Quinn has long regretted breaking up with Athena but when he finds out that they will soon be working together, he knows that he will have to grab the opportunity fate offers. Only Athena knows better than to make the same mistake twice. So when Quinn is tasked with escorting Athena to Las Vegas, old passions awake while old enemies resurface.

Sworn to protect was so different from the other books in the series. Reading

Quinn and Athena’s story was so refreshing. Athena was really young but she was really focused on her future and she was confident in the choices she made and what she wanted. Quinn was very different from her. He was determined to fix his mistake, loyal, protective and weak when it came towards his feelings for Athena. There was a strong connection between them that you just couldn’t ignore.

What I really really loved was seeing characters from the previous books in the series and especially: Harrison, Belle and Grant, Iris, Travis, Ivan and Lizzy. I had missed them all so much. I really want to see more of Harrison and Mara. We don’t get to see them very often and since they are my favorite couple I want to read more of them (maybe a small novella?).

Katie Reus is a genius and once again she has delivered something amazing. Sworn to protect was one incredible read with one hell of a plot. Nothing was missing. It has action, suspense, romance, a hot alpha hero and a heroine willing to do anything to get her HEA.

Highly recommended!

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ARC Review: Deadly Fallout (Red Stone Security #10) by Katie Reus

Title: Deadly Fallout
Author: Katie Reus
Series: Red Stone Security #10

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Zoe’s stalker has been murdered…
Dr. Zoe Hansen was forced to leave her beloved hospital job to escape a stalker. It worked—or so she thought. She’s terrified when he reappears in her life one night—and stunned when he turns up viciously murdered soon after. She’s arrested for the crime, but she quickly clears her name. Unfortunately, her problems are far from over. She’ll have to accept the protection of the one man she shouldn’t want.
…now she’s in more danger than ever before.
Former Navy SEAL Sawyer McCabe might not know the gorgeous Zoe as well as he wants to, but he knows all about trouble. So when she's threatened, he steps in to help her regardless of the consequences and gets her out of town. But it’s not enough to escape a determined killer. As the danger closes in they have to trust each other if they want to stay alive. And Sawyer’s determined to do whatever it takes to keep Zoe safe and in his arms. Because Zoe is worth risking everything for.

Deadly Fallout is the 10th book in the RSS series and tells the story of Zoe, Vincent’s sister (we got his story in the 7th book in the series) and Sawyer McCabe, an RSS employee and former SEAL.

Zoe is a doctor who works at the same hospital with her stalker. As things weren’t already bad, she knows who her stalker is, a fellow married doctor. When Zoe makes it clear that she’s not interested, he takes it quite badly and goes as far to spread a rumor that he and Zoe are in a relationship. But Zoe has had enough. She gets a restraining order and quits her job at the hospital.

Her life seems to be in order again when suddenly her stalker reappears. Zoe doesn’t know what else to do except “hide” in Mina and Blue’s house. But what she doesn’t expect is to find Sawyer in their house.

Sawyer could never forget Zoe. So, when they meet again and she pretends not to know him, he takes that personally. After finding out about her stalker though, the only thing he wants is to protect her.

This book was great. I liked Sawyer and Zoe as a couple. I had a few problems with Zoe but I managed to overlook them as the story progressed. It’s just that after everything she has been through you would expect her to be more guarded. So, when she made the first move with Sawyer, I was surprised. Sawyer was a nice guy. He was smart, sexy, strong, protective and a very realistic character. The author never once overestimated his abilities. She didn’t present him as a hero but as protector.

Deadly Fallout was n amazing boon but again it was kind of short. There were twists and turns, the plot was interesting and the attraction between the main characters was scorching.

Totally recommended!

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Review: Under His Protection (Red Stone Security #9) by Katie Reus

Title: Under His Protection
Author: Katie Reus
Series: Red Stone Security #9

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Julieta’s stalker doesn’t play by the rules

Lingerie shop owner Julieta Mederos has worked hard to get her business off the ground. Now she’s looking forward to some quality time with her friends and her big, boisterous family. But explicit texts from random phone numbers and vandalism at her shop makes it clear someone dangerous has fixated on her. Without any solid leads, the police can’t help her and she’s forced to turn to the last man she wants to depend on.

…but neither does Ivan.

Former Army Ranger and newest Red Stone Security employee Ivan Mitchell has gotten used to being alone in the world. He never even thinks about it anymore—until he meets sexy, independent Julieta. She’s everything he could ever want…but she seems determined to keep him at arm’s length. Until now. Maybe the cops can’t do anything to protect her, but he can. When things escalate faster than even he expected, he finds himself pulling out his most extreme combat skills to protect her. He’ll do what it takes to save her life—and prove to her she belongs in his.

Under His Protection is the ninth book in the Red Stone Security series and tells the story of Ivan, a Red Stone Security employee and Julieta, a lingerie shop owner.

Ivan Mitchell is the newest employee at RSS. The first time he meets Julieta he's on a mission protecting a client. So he's shocked when his client walks into a lingerie shop and meets its owner Julieta Mederos. Julieta has worked hard and is trying to keep her business at the top, which isn't as easy as one might think. But Julieta craves more. Ever since the tall, blond man with blue eyes walked into her shop, her mind's preoccupied. Julieta though, suspects that Ivan doesn't even like her. But she couldn't be more wrong.

The only thing Ivan wants more than having Julieta is keeping her. He's been watching after her for too long and when her life is in danger, he finally makes his move...

Just as the previous books in thes series, Under his protection was amazing! Ivan was sooo different from the other male characters in the series, which I loved. After losing his own family he became a loner but working at RSS made him feel part of another family. Julieta was a strong-willed character, if not stubborn. She tried so hard to succeed on her own and she won't let fear destroy her life.

Together they are going to eliminate any threat!

Under his protection was a fast paced book filled with action, romance, suspense, an alpha hero and a lingerie owner with a good taste!

Totally recommended!

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