False Match is book three in the Coded for Love series published by Ellora's Cave; however, it can read as a stand alone. I have not read books 1 or 2 yet and had no problems getting into False Match and being completely engrossed in the story of Samara and Chase. Nothing about the novel screamed inconsistency, not enough backstory, or "hey, wait...was this discussed in a previous book in the series?" I hope to read books 1 & 2 soon.
Dr. Samara Jones is strong-armed into working the Program - a formerly top-secret government military agency, by Commander Shepard (knows as Shep among his colleagues). Samara is referred to as Dr. Jones several times in the book and I'm sorry...I couldn't help but think of the Indiana Jones movies. Samara's main job will be working in the lab along side Dr. Wise "creating enhanced children from unmatched parents, along with enhancing developed fetuses" (Silver, L., 2013, pg. 5). These enhanced children are known as "Designer Babies."
Chase Stanton is an enhanced soldier for the Program. He is given the responsibility of guiding Dr. Jones around the compound as her mentor, and her protector. Chase is one of the soldiers that helped rescue Samara after her was son was kidnapped by Dr. Paulson, and she was forced to do Paulson's bidding lest she want to see her son harmed.
Problem is....Chase doesn't think he's an enhanced soldier. He has discovered some information about the matching of his parents and suspected record fraud within his family. And he's falling for one Dr. Samara Jones when they aren't matched, which could lead to disaster ~ of the heart.
This was a very intense book. Samara's kidnapper, Dr. Paulson, will always haunt her especially since she knows he's still out there somewhere. Chase has to face the fact that he may not be an enhanced soldier like he's been lead to believe his entire life. Both main characters face very different types of adversity and, while hard, really pull through it the best that they can.
Their romance was set up very nicely and explanations of Chase's parents and their relationship bring a type of sobering realization to both Samara and Chase: If they start their own relationship, without being matched partners, what happens if/when that perfect match comes along? Will either be strong enough not to let go?
Please Note: This is an erotica novel ~ The sizzling, erotic moments are hot, hot, hot.
There is one part containing angry sex so be prepared. It didn't bother me but it may bother others.
The book is basically error free and a nice, easy read. Enjoy!
I enjoyed this novel, and as noted above, will and Books 1 and 2 to my TBR list.
Review Copy received at no cost, in exchange for an honest review.