Hunted

Retribution #2

by Cindy Stark

Aspiring chef Janie Singleton trusted the wrong man. Her choice nearly killed her. Now, he fears the secrets she may have taken with her and nothing but her blood will satisfy him. Detective Sam Holden works both sides of the law. He's more than willing to let justice take the first shot at known criminals, but when the system fails, he goes after the guilty with a vengeance. When Janie's abusive ex-boyfriend begins to hunt her, Sam risks everything to keep her safe.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Suspense

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 21, 2013

About the author

Cindy Stark lives with her family and a sweet Border Collie in a small town shadowed by the Rocky Mountains. She writes romantic suspense and contemporary romances, and she loves to hear from readers.

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Reviews

[Paula Legate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a excellent series. This book could be read as a standalone, but the first book drew me in just as much as this one did.
My heart went out to Janie. She was in a abusive relationship, and knew she needed to leave. She also knew she had to have a plan in place. Paul was into drugs, and he thought she knew too much. He would never let her just walk away. She almost had everything in place to make her get away, but Paul forced her hand before the pieces were lined up. Janie had to fight back, or die trying. She knew this time, Paul was not going to just hit her. He was going to leave lasting scars. Her will to live, came alive. I loved how brave she was.

Sam knew both sides of the law. He worked on the police force. His biggest mission in life was bringing people to justice. A few years back his sister died by being abused by her boyfriend. The boyfriend didn't go to jail. Now Sam is in a group of men, that stands up for the people hurt. They go after the people that the system lets go. They do bend a few rules, but the hearts of these men are in the right place. They have never gone after a innocent person. They go after people that needs to be taking off the street.

I loved how protective Sam was when it came to Janie. I loved how the friendship grew between the two, turning into love.

This book really pulled at my heart. It explained why some women stays with people that hurt them. Some have a plan to get away, but is waiting on the perfect time to leave. I'm not sure I will ever look at domestic violence the same way again. I was a abused child growing, and I always wondered why my mom stayed with a man that beat her, and her kids. Seeing it from the view point of this book, I can see both sides. My heart goes out to all that has to live through it.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in the series and I was glad we saw the characters from the first! Of course, Janie is the friend/neighbor who was introduced as well as Xander's friend (Sam, the police detective) who catches her eye. Having a bit of a development of each character helped to skip over the introductions and get straight to the storyline. Your heart breaks for Janie and how she's suffered for so long at the hands of her abusive live-in boyfriend. Her and Sam's story was full of chemistry. I especially loved any scene with Christian and am anxious for his book!

[Jigar Doshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 2nd book in the series was as good as the first, if not better.
Not a sequel exactly. Different story and different lead pair, but the characters remain same.

Cindy is a gifted writer who can make something as ordinary as a bike ride look extremely romantic. The tension between the lead pair was both funny and romantic.

Full of hot romance, uncontrollable desire, a bit of action (both verbal and involving fists), a bit of chasing and finally it is a happy ending.

Another wonderful read.

[Nutnut1(Lornajean Ford) · Rating 3 out of 5]

really enjoying this series hope there will be stories about Hunter,Ryan and Christian

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Domestic violence in books is usually an instant no for me....... but I had already started the first chapter and couldn't turn back. I liked the action/suspense in this book it keep me interested enough to read to the end to see justice served. One thing I've noticed about these books in this series is that everything is glossed over just to get to the final ending. Janie was a good character but I would've liked to see her learn to stand on her own 2 feet first before jumping into something with Sam....and I couldn't help but fault Sam for what initially happens in the book at the wedding. He had to have some inking about the type of guy Paul was but it was like he forced the issue by putting too much attention on Janie.

[Marie Lapointe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely A Fantastic Novel

This story I'm sure rings true for some people. It depicts a lot of reality in today's world. Wonderfully written with descriptions and actions that are very truthful and accurate.

[Jen_C · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up.

[Bernie]

Hunted review

Hunted is the second romantic suspense book in the Retribution series written by author Cindy Stark. Good plot and characters.

[Danielles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ach, weer helemaal goed!!!!!!!!!!