I loved this book. While it's a part of Desiree Holt's Kindle Worlds, Susan wove in the main characters of her new Delta Force Heroes series seamlessly.
Tony, a first-grade teacher, and Aimee, a gym teacher, have been side eyeing each other for months, yet neither acted on the attraction as they were unaware it was reciprocated. *this is why communication is so important people. LOL*
Thankfully, now they both realize that it's a mutual attraction and the connection between them is obvious to see. While this is a novella, their relationship doesn't at all seem rushed as they've known each other for months, so while we didn't see it happening, it has been a gradual build-up leading them to this point.
They agree that they want to see where this leads, and make their plans to start exploring it. Unfortunately, their plans will have to wait.
Tony is taking his students to the gym for their scheduled period and Aimee is finishing up with a group of fourth-graders. It isn't long before these two former military members hear a sound they recognize...gun shots. Acting very quickly, they get the kids of both classes to hide in the only place they can, leaving Tony and Aimee as targets for the gunmen.
Will Tony and Aimee get out safely? Will they get their HEA? Will the Delta Force team need to stage a rescue? Who is the new tenant that Fletch, a Delta Force member, talking about? He's obviously interested in her, yet he's not making a move. What's stopping him? Fletch also seems very invested in the situation at the school, more so than usual. It's noticeable enough that his teammates are wondering why. Could it have to do with his new tenant's little girl?
While this situation is devastating to read about, it is unfortunately a very real situation nowadays and I think Susan handled it beautifully. She gave us an inside view of how terrifying it must be to be in this situation, and some insight into the thoughts that may go through the perpetrator's heads, leading them to take such a drastically evil course of action. I applaud her for writing about such a very plausible situation.
I highly recommend this book, the new Delta Force Heroes series, and honestly, anything by this author. She's never once disappointed me with her work and I eagerly anticipate each new release by her.