Damsel In Danger

Danger Incorporated #1

by Olivia Jaymes

Ex-DEA agent Jason Anderson is trying to rebuild his life after being held prisoner by a sadistic drug cartel. With a little help from his friends, Logan Wright and Jared Monroe, he’s starting a new business and moving forward. He only thinks about the past during the long, dark nights. It’s then that he feels most alone.

Brinley Snow has moved into her dream home. It’s everything she’s wanted and more although she's facing a mountain of renovation work. Luckily it came with the bonus of a sexier than sin neighbor.

One sultry summer night, Brinley gathers up her courage and asks Jason to join her for dinner. They’re instantly attracted to one another but the evening quickly goes down hill as she ends up in the interrogation room of the local police. An unknown dead man had her address clutched in his hand. The authorities – and Jason – think she’s the key to finding a cold-blooded murderer.

With a first date like that Brinley’s not sure she’ll survive a second. Then again she’s never met anyone like Jason. He’s not the typical boy-next-door. He’s all man. And with a little luck, he could become all hers.

They just have to stay alive long enough to catch a killer.

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Suspense, Crime, Mystery, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

281 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 19, 2015

About the author

Olivia Jaymes is a wife, mother, lover of sexy romance, and caffeine addict. She lives with her husband and son in central Florida and spends her days with handsome alpha males and spunky heroines.
She currently has five series: Cowboy Justice Association, Danger Incorporated, and Military Moguls, Midnight Blue Beach Trilogy, and her brand new contemporary romance series The Hollywood Showmance Chronicles.

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Reviews

[Trish R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Barely finished it..

At least 5 different reviewers said one thing or another about “hot sex,” and they are so wrong, as far as I’m concerned. At 36%, page 101, Jason and Brinley had been with each other since almost the very first page and there hasn’t been even a thought of a kiss, much less any kind of desire. At 38% the word arousal was used and then they had sex. How boring is that?

I did manage to finish the book. After they had sex there were still no thoughts of wanting or desire then they had sex again. It was ridiculous and I can’t see myself reading this author again.

AND it was so obvious who the bad guy was from the beginning. There were a few suspects but he stuck out like a sore thumb.

I did like Jason’s friends, Logan and Jared, and I liked his brothers, West and Travis and his parents, Peter and Marie. Nice friends and family but a really boring hero and heroine. I have no idea why they fell in love, the author showed no chemistry between the two at all. Telling each other about your family and all your secrets doesn't mean you’ll fall in love but that’s what this author wants you to believe.

There was sex and swearing and the F-bomb was used 18 times.

As to the narrator: Lance Greenfield was just ok. The females spoke with little too much masculinity and he reads without emotion. He neither laughed nor whispered when the book called for it.

[♥ WishfulMiss ♥ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the story of . . .
School teacher Brinley Snow and former DEA, now security specialist, Jason Anderson.

Brinley is your average everyday girl next door. She moves away from the city and all the drama, buying a home and putting her touch on it one repair at a time. She works, she sleeps and she eats. Not much is going on with Brinley until a dead body appears on the outskirts of town and her name and address are found clutched in the dead man's hand. Suddenly Brinley becomes a person of interest.

No one is more surprised then Brinley's neighbor, Jason. With him literally living next door and his own brother, the head of the investigation, Jason takes a personal interest in the mystery Brinley is thrust in the middle of.

With very little to go and too many questions, these two team up and in the process, fall in love. At least that's what the blurb would have you believe. I'm not convinced.

Why this was just an okay read for me . . .
I honestly could not buy into any real connection between Jason and Brinley. Brinley admits right from the start that she's always been attracted to Jason but she never had the nerve to approach him and I don't blame her. Jason has been living across the way from Brinley and never even hinted of any kind of interest.

There was no period of getting to know each other because their super absorbed in the grand mystery of who, what, where and when. Their physical relationship was just that, physical. There wasn't any heat or chemistry and the emotional connection was flimsy to the point of none-existent.

I wasn't invested in the mystery, the characters or their love story because there wasn't much to build on. The writing just came off too dry for my tastes.

SAFETY

Ages: Jason is 40 and Brinley is 30.
Cheating: None.
OM/OW drama: None. Although Brinley is casually dating OM who is pushy but for his own reasons. He doesn't cause much drama even with the not so big reveal of his true motives.
Separation: None.
Push/Pull None.
Main Pursuer of relationship: I guess Ii would say it was Jason. He finally gives the green light to explore his sudden attraction to Brinley.
Triggers: None.
HEA/HFN: HEA with a marriage proposal a few months down the road.

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

JavaGirl's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

I always enjoyed DEA agent, Jason Anderson’s appearances in the Cowboy Justice Association series. I was definitely intrigued by him and hoped I would someday get to read his book. Jason’s book is the first in Olivia Jaymes’ new Danger, Inc. series. After being held prisoner and tortured by a drug cartel, and now an ex-DEA agent, Jason has started a new security company with Logan Wright and Jared Monroe (fans of the CJA will recognize the two former sheriffs).

I thought this book was a good start to the new series. I was very interested in how Jason would deal with the aftermath of being kidnapped and tortured, and how he would handle life after the DEA. His relationship with Brinley Snow, an elementary schoolteacher and his next door neighbor, felt very authentic to me—they got to know each other while they investigated a murder, trying to figure out how and why the murder victim, a stranger to Brinley, had her address on him when he died.

I had mixed feelings about Brinley. I really wanted to love her, but I just didn’t. I did like her quite a lot, although I thought there were some inconsistencies in her character. She’s smart, practical, kind, a genuinely nice person—I’d love to be her friend—but I felt that she and Jason lacked chemistry. I thought they made a great couple, and I was certainly rooting for their HEA, I didn’t feel that spark between them that I was looking for.

The suspense/mystery plot in this book outshone the romance, not because the romance was lacking, but because the mystery was so intriguing. I love a good murder mystery, and I really enjoyed watching Jason and Brinley put the pieces of the puzzle together. The mystery was well written, tightly plotted, and completely believable. The twists and turns had me wondering until the end.

Several new characters are introduced, including Westin Anderson, Jason’s brother and the head detective of the local police department. Westin’s story is up next and it promises to be a good one—romance amid a small town political power struggle. I can’t wait!

Review copy provided for an honest review.

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't hate it, didn't love it. Neither the H or h irritated me or were stupid. They were intelligent, sexy, and for the most part had their sh*t together. So why I am just "eh" about it? No clue. Would I re-read it? Probably not because I wasn't invested in them. This may be a case of "it's not you, it's me". Oh, well, onto the next one.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Brinley Snow
Jason Anderson
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What happens?
Brinley has a slight suspicion due to a murder victim ending up found with the address of Brinley's house on a note in his hand. Thankfully she has an alibi of her neighbour Jason eating dinner with her. Brinley's house is then broken into and her neighbour protects her from the danger that seems to surround her. As an ex DEA agent he is aware of the dangers of people hunting you and wants to protect his pretty neighbour from harm.
Final thoughts
I liked Brinley and Jason. I thought she wasn't a complete walk over and I thought Jason wasn't that bad. He could have been quite arrogant but he was nice and kind. I also enjoyed the dog!
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes

[Cyn Mistress Kitty · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok start to this series. I liked all the characters but at times the story dragged for me. Not much suspense since I figured out who the bad guy was right at the beginning.

[Deanie Nelder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ex-DEA agent Jason Anderson is recovering from serious PTSD after being held prisoner by a drug cartel. Teacher Brinley Snow is renovating her dream house, and when her boyfriend cancels dinner, invites her handsome neighbor to share a meal. Which is good, a dead body is found holding a piece of paper with her address on it and she needs a good alibi.

I like the characters and their relationship, and the mystery itself is fairly interesting. However, neither Jason or Brinley are law enforcement, yet they somehow manage to go around asking questions and investigating as if they were. Totally unrealistic, and it definitely takes away from the novel. But it's not a bad start for a series, and I'm interested enough to want to read more.

[Symone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really didn't care much for the title of this book. I think the word damsel just gives the wrong impression. However I received this free from Bookbub so I gave it a try.

This goes straight on my surprising finds list. I enjoyed the mix of crime/mystery with romance. I often find that these mixed genres focus too much on one and the romance completely dominates the story, but this managed to find a nice balance.

I also really bought into both characters of Brinley and Jason. There was a realistic quality that made this such an easy read.

[Skylar · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75

[Lynde Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the Cowboy Justice series and especially enjoyed the character, Jason Anderson. So when I saw the spinoff series with the first book featuring him, I was excited. Especially after the predicament he landed in in the other series. While I enjoyed this story, it just didn't live up to Olivia Jaymes' other series.

I understand that this is fiction and I always suspend my disbelief to a degree when reading books. However I just couldn't get over the fact that a civilian such as Brinley would be allowed to tag along on an official police investigation, even if Jason is only a consultant.

The villain was also very predictable. I knew it the second time his name was mentioned. I'd like a little more intrigue sometimes.

The romance was believable although I wish, and I can't believe I'm saying this, there was more angst with Jason's recovery from his imprisonment. Nightmares I get. But it just felt like he wasn't really having a problem dealing with it. It just felt glossed over.

Regardless, overall I enjoyed the book and will definitely check out the rest of the series.

[Taria Reed · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked Brinley and Jason. I loved that Jason could sing...lol. I appreciated the fact that they didn't do stupid shit. They didn't have all that angst stuff either. I liked that Brinley put all her issues out there for Jason to see. While Jason had his own issues he laid them out even though he still had to deal with them. The suspense part was good. I did feel as if I missed something. The other two guys on Jason's team had stories and the way they and their families were mentioned made me feel like this wasn't book 1 of the series.

Liked the story and would totally read West's story if it comes.

story - 2.75
narrator 3.25

[Yvonne S · Rating 2 out of 5]

No chemistry

Damsel in Danger, book one in Olivia Jaymes’s Danger Incorporated series, was my first read by this author. While the premise held promise, the execution unfortunately fell short.

Brinley Snow, a primary school teacher, moves to a new town for a fresh start. Her next-door neighbor, Jason Anderson, is a former DEA agent recovering from trauma while running his own consultancy. They’ve been neighbors for a few months when the story begins. On the night in question, Brinley’s date is a no-show, and after Jason accidentally damages her back door while playing with his dog, she invites him to share the meal she’d prepared. While Jason is still at her house, his brother—who happens to be the town’s lead detective—calls and asks him to bring Brinley in for questioning. A murder victim was found clutching a piece of paper with Brinley’s address. Jason escorts her to the station and so begins the hunt for the killer and their possible connection to Brinley. As the investigation unfolds, Jason and Brinley begin to develop feelings for each other, but Jason’s unresolved trauma convinces him he’s unworthy of someone like her.

The premise intrigued me, and I was eager to get lost in Jason and Brinley’s story. However, the blurb was misleading—the dinner they shared wasn’t a date, but more of a “help me eat this food before it goes to waste” situation. Regardless, the chemistry between them was off from the start. In fact, it was entirely absent.

Brinley had a crush on Jason from the moment she moved in, but they were barely more than distant acquaintances waving to each other from afar. Jason didn’t seem to reciprocate. Strike one for chemistry. Then, Brinley’s date came about because she couldn’t stop thinking about Jason and decided to see other men to get him out of her head. After dinner, which both agreed was pleasant, Jason couldn’t wait to leave and was relieved when his brother called, giving him the perfect excuse to exit. Strike two for chemistry. Later, Greg (the no-show date) showed up at Brinley’s door unannounced. Jason saw him but had no reaction—no jealousy, no concern. By then, he and Brinley had begun to get to know each other. Strike three for chemistry.

There were so many missed opportunities to build tension and chemistry between the leads, but they never materialized. Jason showed no interest until a pivotal moment when he suddenly felt the need to protect Brinley from the killer. Even then, after Greg’s second visit and revelations about another man who’d harassed Brinley in the past—forcing her to change jobs and relocate—Jason remained emotionally inert. Any possessiveness or jealousy surfaced far too late. The chemistry was nonexistent, the sex scenes lackluster, and the relationship flat. Brinley occasionally referred to Jason as an “alpha male,” which felt a lot like telling, not showing. Much later, Jason claimed he’d wanted to kiss her from the moment he saw her. I call bull—none of that was evident in his thoughts or actions.

Brinley started off strong—mature, independent, and grounded—but quickly devolved into a stereotypical romance heroine once the relationship began to develop. She thought of him as her boyfriend while he saw their “arrangement” as having an expiry date, got upset when he said there was no future between them, and still declared her love first, promising to wait until he “accepted his feelings.” I loathe this trope. It’s outdated and has no place in modern storytelling. Too many authors sell the outdated notion that a “good, patient woman” can change a man’s heart, and this book leaned heavily into that narrative. That’s an automatic two-point deduction for me. Jason wasn’t much better—his lack of interest and sudden emotional awakening felt abrupt and insincere.

Brinley insisted on being involved in the investigation, and Jason—who isn’t a cop—agreed. She accompanied him to crime scenes and witness interviews, and no one questioned why civilians were conducting police work. Jason’s brother, West—the actual detective—was conveniently relegated to the background. Despite these issues, the suspense element was decent and kept me reading to the end. Some reviewers claimed they figured out the killer within the first few chapters, but I’m skeptical. With stories like this, I suspect everyone from the start, and one of my suspects did turn out to be the villain. It wasn’t as obvious as some suggest. That said, there were glaring gaps. For instance, when Brinley was used as bait, what exactly was said or done to lure the killer? And the villain’s confession, delivered without provocation, felt implausible (as did a few other things).

The writing itself was weak, especially early on. It seemed the author had never met a comma, with run-on sentences dominating the prose. While the writing improved slightly as the story progressed, the comma remained MIA. Jason’s father’s name inexplicably changed from Peter to Tom and back again. The steam was barely a puff. When an author makes a character refer to sex as “making love” from the outset—when all we have at that point is physical attraction—I brace for disappointment in that area, and this book delivered exactly that.

In truth, the story was passable, but the romance lacked heat, and the suspense occasionally strained credibility. Add the editing issues, lack of chemistry, and uninspired sex scenes, I can’t give it more than a 2.

[La Patiperra · Rating 1 out of 5]

So Brinley (a high school teacher), is average to the point where it hurts. (She eats, she drinks, she works!) Then some dead body shows up, with her name & address clutched in the guys dead hand.
Then it gets totally unrealistic... she gets access to crime scenes, evidence, whatever. Because of - hmmm reasons.
The romance aspect: There was no chemistry whatsoever between Brinley & Jason.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25-3.5 RATING- Overall an okay read. Writing was okay but parts of the story were a bit slow. Will most likely get around to reading the next book in the series when it releases but won't be at the top of my list.

[Debi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Totally unrealistic. The h demands to be taken to crime scenes, be given access to evidence, and the H says ok - you've gone through so much, you deserve to be included in the investigation. Right.

[Candice]

Dnf 52%.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brinley Snow is thrilled with her home. The renovations are endless, but she got it for a great price and her next door neighbor is a woman's wet dream. Trying to get her dating life on track as well, Brinley prepares a lovely dinner just to get stood up. That's when she gets the courage to invite her oh so delicious neighbor to join her… Ex-DEA agent Jason Anderson is trying to get his life back together after being held prisoner by a sadistic drug cartel. Starting a new business with two good friends, he is beginning to move forward. Why not add his sexy neighbor to the mix? But when his cop brother calls him about a body who had Brinley's address in his hands, keeping her safe becomes his priority. With murder, breaking and entering, and other crimes in the mix, Jason's pursuit of the bad guy takes on a whole new meaning, because for the first time ever he is falling in love. Brinley knows better than to fall for Jason. He is a great guy, but wants no part of a relationship. Too bad she can't tell her heart how to feel. Damsel in Danger is a thrilling tale of murder, secrets, and love. It is fast paced and intense with a dose of humor and sexy men. Wonder whose story will come next…

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Story...Somewhat Predictable

Damsel in Danger was a good read. The two main characters are more relatable than characters in other mystery romance novels. Brinley, is an average woman. She’s in here thirties. She’s a teacher. She has some baggage. Jason, is broken, but strong. He also gets nervous, and messes up. His character is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book allows the readers to relate, but still be taken on a journey away from reality. Each character was developed perfectly. The dialogue was well written and the
storyline held my attention.

I gave this book three stars, because there were too many predictable parts. Also, there were a few editing errors. I usually don’t factor editing mistakes in to a rating or review, but if I have to keep rereading several lines multiple times to understand what’s going on, then I consider it in my overall opinion of the book. There were several times throughout the book where important words were missing.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story. This book is great for a quick read. It’s a great way to escape reality for a bit. Damsel in Danger is a good choice for anyone who likes a little romance with their mystery.

[Sharon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Low score not for book but for author's decision not to sell available on iBooks. Rediscovered this book recently while searching for something to read in a quiet moment. Thoroughly enjoyed all the Cowboy Justice series, great characterisation, storylines, books all well linked to each other but not limiting reader to having to read all of them to get to know who is who and what relationships are, they well edited although there are a smattering of typos. Decided I wanted to read more and searched iBooks store for rest of this spin off series - but nothing listed apart from one book - the 3rd book in Serials and Stalkers and 3 audio books in the Danger Incorporated series. Checked author's website and discovered there are many more titles to these series and also that Olivia Jaymes is yet another author whose books are now only available on Kindle and whose books I will therefore no longer be reading as I have no desire to have book series split across different reading formats. There is probably a perfectly sensible financial reason for authors to make their books available on Kindle alone but it doesn't help me. If I buy a series I want them all in one place and in order of reading. Very disappointed indeed.

[Shelley C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damsel in danger and man in danger of losing his heart:)

I’ve read all the other books by Olivia but held off on this one because I was worried about poor Jason and what he had been through. Never fear should have been my motto as Olivia pulled it off nicely. Jason, Jared and Logan have all gone in together building a consulting business. While in his small town, Brinley moves in next door but they only say hi and have casual conversations about innocuous subjects like the weather. One night when Brinley is stood up by a date, she invites Jason for dinner instead which he accepts. Later, they land in a police station with his brother West, interrogating Brinley with regards to a murder which occurred that night! With her life possibly in danger, Jason gets her to stay with him while they investigate what’s going on.

Great read and loved all the characters and Brinley was a really sweetie but has a spine of steel and is not to be messed with - don’t worry Jason knows all this as he was on the end of a few unfortunate incidents! A definite must read:)

[Whispers From · Rating 4 out of 5]

A whodunnit story

Brinley is a school teacher and has moved from Chicago to Montana. She bought a house and is in the process of fixing it up. Jason is an ex DEA agent who was captured and tortured. He lives next door and is starting up a business with a couple of friends. When a man is killed, he has Brinley’s address in his hand. Jason takes her to the station where his brother in the sheriff and she is questioned. So Jason is helping his brother figure out what’s going on. Then Brinley’s house is broken into and Jason takes her to stay at his house. The more they dig into the murder, the more confusing it gets. Then it turns out her house was the scene of a murder twenty years ago. They believe it all ties together, can they figure it out before someone is harmed or killed?
It was slow going at first and some of the dialogue just wasn’t smooth. But it is sexy, suspenseful and full of mystery.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story as whole however I did not fully believe in the main characters relationship. I did not feel much chemistry between them and their romantic feelings seemed to crop up from nowhere because of this I did not find myself routing for them to end up together as much as I hoped I would.

I enjoyed the plot and thought the story move at a good pace all the way through. It did not feel rushed and I think the book was just long enough to get all of details.

I liked the writing style and thought it kept me intrigued to keep reading more. Overall it was a good book I was just a little disappointed with the character building and the chemistry between the main characters.

I will still probably read the next book because I would like to get to know more of the other Anderson siblings.

[MJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was leaning towards a 'eh, 2.5 but 3 stars' until the last few chapters had me fighting the urge to put it on my supa crap shelf.

To start, it's easy to see the who, where and how in the first few chapters. You're just kind of waiting I the why. That didn't really take a hell of a lot longer. And it was all fairly bland and cliche throughout... The final nail tho came with the 'I'm a supa killer who thought of everything in my previous crimes... but now I'm gunna wail and whine like a 2 year old and confess every detail, even tho there is some reason to hope they may not know everything!' I say there was some hope cause the evidence he was there to hide wasn't there, and they still hadn't actually accused him of anything when he started going off like a cheerleader.

Anyway... It's an ok idea, but didn't come across well at all!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damsel in Danger

Brinley moved from Chicago to leave an unhealthy situation and start over. She found her dream home which happened to be next door to Jason, a very hot neighbor. She invited him to share a meal with her when her date stood her up one evening. The evening was progressing nicely until Jason's phone rang with a call from his detective brother and ended with Jason taking Brinley to the police station. No, Brinley wasn't in trouble per season but she was about to become embroiled in a very bizarre set of circumstances. Jason and his team begin investigating as assisting the police.
Will Jason and team be able to keep Brinley safe against an unknown entity? Will the feeling developing between Jason and Brinley lead anywhere or will Jason's nightmare past keep him from admitting his feelings?

[Donna Schatz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Series

I have loved the Cowboy Justice Series and each character, especially when the books moved into the children of the lawmen.
My only complaint is that so many authors, this one included, seem to think someone 65 years old is commonly in an assisted living facility!!! I do not know ANY 65 year old in assisted living. It’s ridiculous to think someone that age is feeble. Ya’ll need to do some research on the lives of REAL people in their 60s as we are vital, hot, sexual, and enjoy a good time just like our younger counterparts. PLEASE take this into consideration when describing the characters in your books. I know plenty of 80 year olds who are not in assisted living!! Sorry for the rant, but this is a pet peeve. That being said, I can’t wait for Bennett’s book!

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I obtained this free e-book from Amazon and I am voluntarily writing a review. Brinley is a grade school teacher new to town who has just bought a fixer upper house. Her dinner date cancels at the last minute and when the neighbor's dog accidently tears her screen door she invites her hunky next door neighbor to help eat the dinner she had prepared. Jason is the next doe neighbor, ex DEA agent now starting an investigative agency with two of his friends. Dinner is going well and the evening is coming to a close when Brinley finds herself at the police station to identify a man found murdered in a hotel room with a slip of paper with her name and address in his hand. She has no clue who he is, and the police have no clues to the crime.

[Suzie Weber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet romance and a mystery too

The first in the Danger Incorporated series brings back a couple from her Cowboy Justice Association series.

Brindley Snow lives next door to Jason Anderson. They are acquaintances most because of Jason’s dog Huck. On this night Brindley gets stood up by her date, Jason throws a tennis ball through her screen. What did you do? Ask him to join you for the dinner that’s all ready.

After dinner Jason gets a call from his brother Wes, a detective from town. A dead body had a piece of paper with his neighbors address. Does he know her well enough to bring her to the station?

So starts the mystery and the romance. I admit I figured who the bad guy was but not the reason why. This was a very cute story.

[Ruby · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was all right.

I like the story, and the ending was all right. But overall the plat was very obvious and there’s really no mystery, the romance is good but nothing extraordinary. Some of the characters are definitely really interesting and I wish we got to see more of them, and I feel like the story was worth the read but it didn’t have as much action as I thought it would. I also found that the main character was quite naïve at times and made me want to stop reading at how stupid some of her actions were. However, I would read this again because I do enjoy how things unfold.

[Irene Marshall · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reasonable story

This was at times quite slow and a little boring we didn't really learn much about the characters Jason's background was quite sketchy other than he been in DEA and had some sort of military career his business never really properly described and we don't get to know much about his colleagues Brinley 's character is a bit more open but nothing really endears you to her. Some of the story seems unrealistic as would a consultancy company really be allowed to get involved in a double murder case? This could have been so much more interesting but ended up being mediocre.

[Barbi Huhn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Jason is a former DEA agent who has recently started a new job. He has a new neighbor, Brinley. She is beautiful and his dog loves her.
They have dinner together one evening and he gets a call from his brother, West, the local sheriff. They found a dead body clutching Brinley’s name and address.
Jason ends up investigating the case and protecting Brinley.
Sparks fly on both sides. Plus, it’s neat to see characters from previous books.