High above San Francisco, ten armed thieves take an office party hostage…but what they don’t count on is Vander Norcross.
Detective Brynn Norcross has three weeks until the birth of her first child and pregnancy has become a daily challenge. She’s excited but anxious, worried everything will change: for her, for her work, and her relationship with her hot, dangerous husband.
Attending the party of a wealthy potential client of Norcross Security is their last chance to let loose before the baby arrives. But when masked thieves storm the skyscraper and take everyone hostage, their night doesn’t quite go according to plan.
The last thing Vander Norcross wants to do is don a monkey suit and schmooze, but he’ll do anything to make his wife happy. When thieves raid the party, he manages to slip away in the chaos.
The intruders are trying to steal a hundred million dollars, innocent lives are at stake, and his pregnant wife is now a hostage. Vander is alone, unarmed, and outnumbered.
But these thieves have made a massive mistake. Vander is a man with specific skills, who never backs down, and who will do anything to rescue his wife.
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But obviously he's not a hero! Just doing his usual non-hero evening out of foiling of a hundred million dollar robbery, rescuing hostages, delivering a baby..... it's all in a night's work and definitely not something a hero would do! And Brynn is right there with him....very pregnant but still cool as a cucumber as she negotiates with those holding them hostage like a pro! They do seem to be a magnet for trouble, danger and slightly crazy people, but Vander and Brynn barely stutter in their stride as they face their worst nightmare - a pregnant Brynn held at gunpoint. This novella is packed with action, danger and unexpected joy, a great visit to Norcross Security, I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
It's relatively short, it's action packed and it's almost a salute to Die Hard so absolutely fun to read ! Ok Vander is absolutely terrifying when it comes to protecting those he loves so having his heavily pregnant wife Brynn held at gunpoint means heads will definitely roll ! It was just meant to be a quick trip to smooze potential clients but getting separated means Vander applies all his knowledge and focus (boy does he have focus) in getting Brynn back . Vander to the rescue is such fun ! Add in the nod to Die Hard and I was literally sat with a big smile on my face. If you want danger and yes even joy and obviously my lips are sealed hehe then is is the right quick read for you .
Vander, and a very pregnant Brynn, attend a party, hoping it will be a quick in and out so they can get back home. Just as Vander goes to get one last drink for Brynn, men storm the party and take it over. Vander, who was able to slip out, must come up with a plan to save everyone, and especially his wife.
Another fun filled adventure for the Norcross family and team. Love this series and how captivating the stories are from beginning to end.
I absolutely loved this fun and fast-paced story! Anything starring Vander Norcross and I'm in. The Die Hard spin kept me flipping the pages and I finished it far too fast. Getting to see Vander, Brynn and the Norcross crew is always an adventure I look forward to!
This is what you get when you mix Die Hard with one of your favourite protector romance series! Festive fabulousness with the already over the top protective Vander and his very pregnant Detective wife, Brynn!
It was supposed to be an in and out, glad hand a couple of potential clients and then home to out their feet up and chill out before the baby comes. But Vander and Brynn always find themselves in the middle of some explosive situation so...naaaaaah!
Vander at least manages to keep his shoes on in this story but he does say that immortal line - yippeekiye, lol! Brynn as usual is her calm, cool, collected self, even when there is mayhem around her. However, even being 8 months pregnant doesn't stop her trying to save the day.
We get to see a bit more of the vulnerable core of Vander, who is kind of tail spinning at the thought of being a dad and trying to protect Brynn from the enemies he's made. Brynn's stressing too - she's not sure how good of a mum she will be, how can she fit being a mum and being a detective into one life.
I was totally in "Nakatomi Tower" with them. And whilst this is a shorter story than the usual books, it still packs a heck of a punch. We get to have a wee visit with some of our other favourite Norcross peeps (and a few others...shhhhhhh).
TW in case you need them: pregnancy, hostages, violence, threats, heist
Intense, terrifyingly competent Vander Norcross is about to become a father and YESSSSS. BUT FIRST. Vander and Brynn have a little socializing to do at a fancy party. It's a chance for Vander to make some solid business connections and for Brynn to enjoy herself one more time before the baby is born.
To say things don't go smoothly might be understating things. Thieves take over the party, issue a whole lot of threats, and Vander and Brynn end up separated. Which might be the best thing, really, since Vander is very motivated to make sure his fierce, incredible wife and their unborn baby make it out in one piece. Now the intruders have a man who gives the big criminals pause gunning for them and his entire focus is on getting his wife and child out of danger.
Which isn't to say Brynn doesn't hold her own. She's calm in the face of the potential violence and she's able to give Vander some limited intel on the people holding them.
It doesn't take long before Vander is taking out the intruders, getting his team into the building, and making sure he has a future to look forward to. And, yes, Baby Norcross makes an appearance, but not until after mama and papa Norcross have taken care of business. GOOD TIMES!
Vander and Brynn are attending a large posh party for tons of movers and shakers when a group of ten armed men in animal masks break in demanding a huge amount of money or people will die. Vander was going to get a drink and slipped out. Now he is unarmed and needs to save his pregnant wife as well as everyone else! Read how he goes about evening the odds.
The pace is breakneck and the tone is intense with an action oriented storyline that has no steam. The characters are vivid and kickass. You can read this story on its own, but would get more out of it if you have read all of the Norcross Security series, and book 1 of the Unbroken Heroes series. If you like this, then there are tons of other series that you would like too. They do follow kind of chronologically from Treasure Hunter Security series to Team 52 series to Norcross Security series to Sentinel Security series and then Unbroken Heroes series. There are other's that are tangentially attached, but those are the main ones in my opinion. If you like that action with you got romance, with overprotective men and women who can kick butt too, then these are for you! Enjoy!
Detective Brynn Norcross has three weeks until she gives birth to her first child. She is excited but anxious because this will change everything for her, her work, and her relationship with Vader. But before then, they plan to attend one last dinner party before they become parents, unfortunately, intruders decide it's a perfect time for a heist.
I love Brynn and Vander so I was so excited to see another novella featuring them! Unlike the previous novella where we saw Brynn rescue Vander, this time Vander is the one doing the rescuing. Vander may be a tough and protective man, but these novellas show that he is also anxious about his relationship with Brynn and the idea of becoming a father. I really love getting to see this side of Vander and watch him overcome that anxiety, and kick ass while doing it.
The heist in this was interesting because we get to see Vander go solo fighter for a little bit while backup arrives. Brynn may be pregnant but we also see her doing what she can on her end as a hostage, which just made me love her more. These two may not have worked as a team to take down the offenders, but their work still complemented each other and got the job done in the end.
Basically this was short, action packed, and very emotional at the end with the baby finally arriving! These two are my favorite couple so I love that we get to see this happy ending for them. Also I loved seeing Vander smitten by his child!
TW: hostage situation; gun violence; physical violence; threat of death; pregnancy and childbirth
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I have loved all of the Norcross Security books and was so delighted to see we had another one to enjoy! This was an extra treat for all of us....Just perfect! We got to learn more about the sweet and swoony relationship between my favorite couple Brynn and Vander. The story was fast paced, suspenseful and action packed. As usual with Anna Hackett books the storyline was riveting, with a nice dash of humor, lots of clever banter and heartfelt loyalty and support between the team! I don't want to give anything away but there are a few heartwarming surprises that I loved! I highly recommend this book...you will be so glad you read it ... It left me deeply satisfied and with a big smile on my face. Keep em coming Anna! 😇
This short story is packed with adventure. Brynn and Vander Norcross are out on a date. It’s a fancy party for a wealthy company that wants Vander’s security business expertise. Brynn is pregnant and close to giving birth, so she wanted a night out before their lives change with the birth of their expected baby. It turns out that the party is filled with very wealthy clients. Unfortunately, a greedy group decides that this is the night that they will rob this company, à la Robin Hood. Needless to say, things don’t work out exactly as planned for the bad guys.
This is a quick read, and a lot happens in this book. The pace is fast and the tension ramps up rather quickly. It’s fun and exciting and the ending is beautiful in true Anna Hackett style.
I can always count on Anna Hackett books to take my mind off reality. The Norcross Rescue (Norcross Security) was not only well written, fun to read, but long enough to satisfy but short enough for an instant satisfaction quickie. Nothing like having criminals pick the wrong hero to piss off. I love seeing Vander terrified for his wife Brynn but strong enough to do what needs to be done to save her. And don’t worry, our heroine Brynn is no shrinking violet-only a very pissed off pregnant one:). In fact, mama bear comes out and those bad guys don’t know who or what they are facing. A great quick read diving back into the Norcross Security world.
If it's action you're after, nothing beats the Norcross family for taking on the world, and when Brynn is in danger, watch out, Vander will destroy everything in his path. This short but incredibly exciting story is full of action and intense situations where Vander struggles with his emotions and needs to focus his attention. I practically devoured the story, reading nonstop until the very end because of how captivating the plot was. Brynn, as always, showed what she's made of, putting to use the skills that attract and drive Vander wild. I love this couple.
Was it Norcross security meets die hard? YES, yes it was.
Fancy party, Vander doesn't want to go but Brynn wants one last outting before their baby comes...she's looking for some good food and to see her hot hubby in a tux.
But there is a group of bad guys who have taken them hostage until they get their money. As Vander disappears into the shadows to make his plans, we all know he will do whatever's necessary to keep his wife safe and out of harms way.
Love seeing Hunt, Boone, and Sax and the rest of the team ready to help.
This was such a fun dive back into the Norcross world and I was thrilled to see Vander and Brynn in action again. This time, though, Brynn is heavily pregnant and that really ramped up the suspense when she's with others in a hostage situation. Vander was determined to save not only his wife but also the other hostages... I was so there for this reading ride and loved every minute of it! Expect to be fully engaged when you dive into this exciting read. So good!
This story is so spot on for Vander and Brynne. The entire series, and all the adjacent series are so well written. Thank you for letting us into the Norcross world again!
If you like strong female leads, strong, slightly broken heroes, you must read all of Anna’s books!
Anna Hackett, Brynne Asher and Lauren Stier (December on Kindle) will forever be on my must read lists
Oh my! This was a great quick read - bringing us back into the world of Norcross Security and Vander especially. His love for Brynn is totally on display in this book and the ending……. Talk about suspense. I actually had to read the final part of the hostage situation twice - I read to fast to find out what happened. If you like Vander Norcross and his crew at Norcross Security, you will love this book.
Oh Anna i don't know how you do it, but everytime I read about Vander I fall for him a little more. Oh to find someone like him myself. The story was breakneck speed and luckily I had a days leave so finished it in one sitting. My God is there nothing this man cannot or will not do to protect his Brynn and now his little one (spoiler). I need to go and sit in a dark room and fantasize about a large, dark, brooding man with seriously sexy dark blue eyes...swoon.
This was a fun read. It is Die Hard movie script with a Norcross twist. There is a party for a client but she is pregnant and he doesn’t want to be there and somehow he evades a group of terrorists who bust in and demand money.. Vander starts picking them off.. He gets word out to his brothers.. The leader of the group takes Bryn prisoner.. she doesn’t play to his expectations… Bad guys are captured And a baby makes an early appearance..lol
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A tough former Ghost Team Leader, his very pregnant police detective wife, a fancy party, and a high-rise. The stage is set for Anna Hackett's latest Norcross Security novella! Full of action, excitement, and heartwarming feelings, this book is a fun, intense read.
A quick visit back with Vander and Brynn, as they deal with impending childbirth, and an unplanned ‘Die Hard’ style situation. Lots of action, and some fun family moments (with several Norcross and Ghost Ops cameos). This one is a must read for Vander fans, as well as those who enjoy Anna Hackett’s world.
Vander Norcross head of Norcross Security. Brynn Norcross Vander’s pregnant wife.
Vander and Brynn are at a business party all all chaos breaks loose when, when masked men comes barging Into the party. Can Vander and his team resolve the issue? Can Vander save Brynn and resolve the issue? This book has suspense, danger, emotions, family and team work.
Love, Action and a baby!! What more could you want!!
What a great story!! Just what we needed. Loved reading Vander trying to stay in control while worrying about Brynn and the baby. Loved how the team assisted!.
Absolutely gripping!! I love this series and the characters are amazing!! You are immediately pulled into the fast paced action and you can’t stop reading to the last word. Terrific story and I can’t wait to read more!!
Ah Vander…. Brynn drags him to a company celebration that ends up, in true Norcross fashion, a crime in progress of epic proportions. And a baby waiting to make an untimely appearance. What could possibly go wrong?
Wow, Vander is going to be a father! One last party before the baby is born. Crazy group of men break into the party wanting money. Fighting, and trying to save his wife. You will love this short story! Its best if you read the series, so you will know about Vander 😉
This story flows like water over smooth stones. The love these two have can never be broken. This is a very emotionally powerful story. I am so glad I read although I'm also sad that now its done. Very well done Anna!!