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Bad Boys of X-Ops #2
Justice
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From the world of bad boys of Retribution MC comes a deliciously dangerous, scandalously sexy, four part series!
Fight to win.
Fight to survive.
Fight for love?
JUSTICE
Let’s face it. I’ve got a bad rep with the ladies. I’m a rough-talking, smooth-loving, international playboy—yeah right, whatever—and an X-Ops specialist. Sure, I’m hiding a secret or two. Who isn’t? That’s the least of my concerns when I’m called in to lead an infiltrate-and-retrieve mission.
I’ve got my head in the game—the one firmly attached to my shoulders. An American embassy overseas is under siege, and I’m expecting to rescue the ambassador and his daughter, a stereotypical geeky damsel in distress, Matilda Lawless.
Caught in the crossfire between explosive danger and wild desire, I’m in for the shock of my life.
TILLY
I’m not looking for any man to save me. I’m pretty damn capable of taking care of myself, thank you very much. I have a successful career and was practically born and bred on a gun range, even if I can’t bake a perfect biscuit to save my life like a good southern woman should.
But there’s just something about that hardcore operative called Justice. He’s haunted and lonely, and I know that pain inside and out. It doesn’t hurt one little bit he’s been blessed with more than his fair share of good looks, plus a body that would make any red-blooded woman drool.
Barricaded inside the embassy, under my father’s shrewd eyes, I intend to have Justice no matter how many times he says he’s not good enough. I see the way he watches me. With dirty, sexy, hungry lust.
Fighting is what Justice does. Now I need him to fight for me.
Warning: Graphic sex, graphic action, graphic language. Triple X caution.
Bad Boys of X-Ops—four part series:
Walker
Justice
Storm: Coming soon
Bane: Coming soon
From the world of bad boys of Retribution MC comes a deliciously dangerous, scandalously sexy, four part series!
Fight to win.
Fight to survive.
Fight for love?
JUSTICE
Let’s face it. I’ve got a bad rep with the ladies. I’m a rough-talking, smooth-loving, international playboy—yeah right, whatever—and an X-Ops specialist. Sure, I’m hiding a secret or two. Who isn’t? That’s the least of my concerns when I’m called in to lead an infiltrate-and-retrieve mission.
I’ve got my head in the game—the one firmly attached to my shoulders. An American embassy overseas is under siege, and I’m expecting to rescue the ambassador and his daughter, a stereotypical geeky damsel in distress, Matilda Lawless.
Caught in the crossfire between explosive danger and wild desire, I’m in for the shock of my life.
TILLY
I’m not looking for any man to save me. I’m pretty damn capable of taking care of myself, thank you very much. I have a successful career and was practically born and bred on a gun range, even if I can’t bake a perfect biscuit to save my life like a good southern woman should.
But there’s just something about that hardcore operative called Justice. He’s haunted and lonely, and I know that pain inside and out. It doesn’t hurt one little bit he’s been blessed with more than his fair share of good looks, plus a body that would make any red-blooded woman drool.
Barricaded inside the embassy, under my father’s shrewd eyes, I intend to have Justice no matter how many times he says he’s not good enough. I see the way he watches me. With dirty, sexy, hungry lust.
Fighting is what Justice does. Now I need him to fight for me.
Warning: Graphic sex, graphic action, graphic language. Triple X caution.
Bad Boys of X-Ops—four part series:
Walker
Justice
Storm: Coming soon
Bane: Coming soon
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 25, 2016
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Rie Warren
52 books674 followersAll of Rie Warren's self-published series are available to read on Kindle Unlimited, including the instant hit Bad Boys of Retribution MC, Carolina Bad Boys, Bad Boy Ballers, and many more!
Badass, sassafras Rie Warren is an OG Amazon All Star author of Bad Boy books and MC romance. She delivers five star sex, suspense, and the best banter around. Her stories are one hundred percent original, do not contain fluffy plots or virgin brides, and wring every last emotion from readers to leave them with a satisfied smile. Rie’s tough alpha males are never brought to heel, but are instead healed by the feisty femme fatale of their perfect match.
She grew up in Maine, went to college in Iowa (Iowa, what?), lived in Scotland, and married in Englishman. In true roundabout fashion, they came back to the States, settled in South Carolina’s lowcountry, putting down southern roots and pursuing their arty endeavors. Tale spinner and character diviner, Rie is a lover of sleep, wine, and rude memes often involving either Disney characters or Winnie the Pooh. She is raising two teen daughters along with an entire brain full of unruly characters.
Rough-talking alpha men? Rie has that on tap.
Stubborn sassy heroines? You bet.
Smoldering sex scenes that’ll set your Kindle on fire? Check, check, check.
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Badass, sassafras Rie Warren is an OG Amazon All Star author of Bad Boy books and MC romance. She delivers five star sex, suspense, and the best banter around. Her stories are one hundred percent original, do not contain fluffy plots or virgin brides, and wring every last emotion from readers to leave them with a satisfied smile. Rie’s tough alpha males are never brought to heel, but are instead healed by the feisty femme fatale of their perfect match.
She grew up in Maine, went to college in Iowa (Iowa, what?), lived in Scotland, and married in Englishman. In true roundabout fashion, they came back to the States, settled in South Carolina’s lowcountry, putting down southern roots and pursuing their arty endeavors. Tale spinner and character diviner, Rie is a lover of sleep, wine, and rude memes often involving either Disney characters or Winnie the Pooh. She is raising two teen daughters along with an entire brain full of unruly characters.
Rough-talking alpha men? Rie has that on tap.
Stubborn sassy heroines? You bet.
Smoldering sex scenes that’ll set your Kindle on fire? Check, check, check.
Keep a fan handy, you’ll need it.
Follow the signup link below to her romance newsletter for sneak peeks, new releases, first looks, and her quirky sense of humor.
https://www.subscribepage.com/riewarr...
And, as always, happy sexy reading to you!
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May 23, 2017
What a letdown. Justice spends 3/4 of the book resisting & pushing Tilly away while she repeatedly throws herself at him. They fall in love with each other but Justice ends things bc 'she's too good for him'. For the next month he goes back to effing countless other women until he decides he wants Tilly back...and of course she takes him right back, bc she hasn't been able to move on.
"I fucked no-name women, shamefully searching for a replacement for the one who’d never be replaced."
"I closed my eyes and saw Tilly instead of whatever woman I’d picked up. I touched naked skin and remembered all the freckles I’d memorized." ...gross!
On top of that, we get constant reminders of Justice's playboy past and even a nice little story about how the woman he loved and was gonna marry hurt him. No thanks.
Justice is not the type of hero I'm a fan of.
"I fucked no-name women, shamefully searching for a replacement for the one who’d never be replaced."
"I closed my eyes and saw Tilly instead of whatever woman I’d picked up. I touched naked skin and remembered all the freckles I’d memorized." ...gross!
On top of that, we get constant reminders of Justice's playboy past and even a nice little story about how the woman he loved and was gonna marry hurt him. No thanks.
Justice is not the type of hero I'm a fan of.
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May 5, 2016
Josie's Review 4.5 STARS
Rie Warren has done a great job of intertwining this intense romance novel with some heart pounding and action packed suspense. I feel like I have travel along with the Bad Boys of X-Ops on these missions. I felt like I was there with them. I did not think I would have the feelings as I did with Walker, but Ms. Warren did it to me again. The Bad Boys of X-Ops are unique, their missions are dangerous and despite the danger they face, they manage to bring humor to the forefront!!
“I’m writing a book.”
“Bullsh*t. This is porn.”
“Damn, That’s some smut you got there.”
“Smut? What’s that got to do with us and our missions?”
“Speak for yourself.”
“But where’s the plot?”
“There’s plot there.”
In the previous book Justice was the joker, but in this one we get to see a different side to the man. He is sensitive, fragile and quick headed. He has been through a lot during his tour as a Marine and he has seen a lot. I loved how the author added flashbacks of Justice’s time in the service. We get to see how much that has shaped him into who he is today. The last thing Justice wants is a woman. He is skeptical and cautious. Trust does not come easy for him. He has been hurt in the past by a woman who swore to love him. His walls are higher than the Great Wall of China, but when he sees Tilly, the man starts to crumble.
“She turned confronting me with clear, soft green eyes and hair the color of ripe peaches. My mouth instantly dried up, and my heart started quaking.”
Tilly was perfect for the big bad Justice. She is strong-willed, independent and goes for what she wants. Although she is the Ambassador’s daughter, she is far from prissy. I love that she gives as good as she gets. She is not afraid to use a gun and climb through the rubble with the rest of the team. She knows Justice wants her, and she is going to have him even though he pushes her away at every turn. Besides making it out alive, she now has a new goal and that is Justice.
As much as Justice pushes, Tilly pushes him closer. I absolutely loved Tilly and Justice. They were perfect together. She let him do his thing and never questioned his judgement. Once he lets Tilly in, he is not prepared to let her go or walk away. These characters are on fire, even in the middle of utter chaos, buildings blowing up and being shot at, they makes things sizzle.
“You’re so small, I don’t want to —“
“Give it to me. Give me all of you. I can take it. You know I can.”
I read this story all the while hoping that everyone would survive and hoping that Justice and Tilly would make it out together. Justice is fast paced and packed with action, adventure, danger and some steamy scenes. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in this series
April 24, 2016
Justice (Bad Boys of X-Ops 2)
Rie Warren
3. 5 stars
So I loved the first release in this series but I just couldn’t get into Justice. The first couple pages had me all over the place and not understanding a thing that was going on. I was confused and had no idea what was going on. The terms being used were too technical for me or needed to much brain power to function and sort out. When Im reading it’s a release for me. Of course I want a great story but I don’t want to have to back track and go back through what I just read. I do that enough at work.
Having said that I love the characters we are meeting in this series and I wont quit reading them. I just couldn’t follow along. Maybe this summer when Im out of school and things slow down I might go back and try again but I just couldn’t put that much work into it.
I love Rie’s books and she is fantastic at what she does. Im NOT saying I didn’t like Justice’s character. What I am saying is that the first several pages were too in depth for me and from that point on I think I just was lost on what the mission was or where it started from.
If you want an very in depth and well researched read as far as technical terms then this read is for you. Justice is going in to rescue the ambassador and his daughter from the American Embassy overseas. There is certainly a suspenseful situation there and a love story ignites.
Tilly our lead female is full of sass and spunk which I loved. She certainly is capable of taking care of herself but she wants the man standing in front of her to take her on and see what happens. I wish I could have read this maybe at a different time and things might have be different on the rating. Having said that I reserve the right to go back when Im free and clear of school and my mind might be working under less stress heading into the end of the school year!
I am looking forward to the next release in this series and thank Rie for the ARC. Storm and Bane are up next each having their own stories as well. Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
Rie Warren
3. 5 stars
So I loved the first release in this series but I just couldn’t get into Justice. The first couple pages had me all over the place and not understanding a thing that was going on. I was confused and had no idea what was going on. The terms being used were too technical for me or needed to much brain power to function and sort out. When Im reading it’s a release for me. Of course I want a great story but I don’t want to have to back track and go back through what I just read. I do that enough at work.
Having said that I love the characters we are meeting in this series and I wont quit reading them. I just couldn’t follow along. Maybe this summer when Im out of school and things slow down I might go back and try again but I just couldn’t put that much work into it.
I love Rie’s books and she is fantastic at what she does. Im NOT saying I didn’t like Justice’s character. What I am saying is that the first several pages were too in depth for me and from that point on I think I just was lost on what the mission was or where it started from.
If you want an very in depth and well researched read as far as technical terms then this read is for you. Justice is going in to rescue the ambassador and his daughter from the American Embassy overseas. There is certainly a suspenseful situation there and a love story ignites.
Tilly our lead female is full of sass and spunk which I loved. She certainly is capable of taking care of herself but she wants the man standing in front of her to take her on and see what happens. I wish I could have read this maybe at a different time and things might have be different on the rating. Having said that I reserve the right to go back when Im free and clear of school and my mind might be working under less stress heading into the end of the school year!
I am looking forward to the next release in this series and thank Rie for the ARC. Storm and Bane are up next each having their own stories as well. Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
May 30, 2016
Thanks to Walker, I was primed and ready to go when I opened Justice on my Kindle. Were it not for a busy weekend and “real-life” demands getting in the way, I would have read this book in one sitting. That’s how caught up I was in the action as Justice and the other men of the T-Zone team were sent in to extricate an American Ambassador and his daughter from the American Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen.
Unlike Walker, Justice is ex-military and his time in the Marines, as well as his computer expertise, make him the ideal choice to lead the mission. Just in case it wasn’t stressful enough to be leading his first mission, Warren does an outstanding job of creating unexpected, yet believable obstacles and challenges Justice must overcome in order to achieve the desired mission outcome – including the ambassador’s daughter, Matilda. [And yes, I completely snorted at Justice’s thought when Blaize revealed Matilda’s name.] Because this is an extraction mission, all of the Bad Boys of X-Ops are involved, so we not only get to see Justice in action, we get to see the team function as a whole and it is impressive. Despite the fact that the guys nearly get dead going in, and despite the fact that they are under near constant fire as the rebels attempt to gain access to the bunkered zones of the embassy, the real war Justice wages is with Tilly – trying to convince her that he’s not good enough for her, trying to convince her that he’s not interested in anything more than a good time, and trying to keep out of her pants, all while she’s busy trying to get into his. Thank goodness Tilly proved to be the better fighter in that battle so that the reader (and Tilly) are treated to some spectacular sexual gymnastics. But the real challenge is figuring out what will be when (not if) they make it out of Yemen alive.
I really, really enjoyed Justice. The romance, seduction, and happy ending (which wasn’t quite what I envisioned), made watching the Justice-Lawless courtship under fire even better than I expected. The chemistry between Justice and Tilly was intense, and I think very little of that was due to the heightened nature of the situation they were in. The added bonus of seeing the guys work together on the mission was great because I not only got to catch up with Walker, but I also got to know Storm and Bane a tiny bit better. Of course, this left me anxious to get my hands on Storm, but really left me wanting to know more about Bane. Justice was a great addition to the Bad Boys of X-Ops series, and I’m looking forward to sinking my teeth into Storm as soon as possible.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
Unlike Walker, Justice is ex-military and his time in the Marines, as well as his computer expertise, make him the ideal choice to lead the mission. Just in case it wasn’t stressful enough to be leading his first mission, Warren does an outstanding job of creating unexpected, yet believable obstacles and challenges Justice must overcome in order to achieve the desired mission outcome – including the ambassador’s daughter, Matilda. [And yes, I completely snorted at Justice’s thought when Blaize revealed Matilda’s name.] Because this is an extraction mission, all of the Bad Boys of X-Ops are involved, so we not only get to see Justice in action, we get to see the team function as a whole and it is impressive. Despite the fact that the guys nearly get dead going in, and despite the fact that they are under near constant fire as the rebels attempt to gain access to the bunkered zones of the embassy, the real war Justice wages is with Tilly – trying to convince her that he’s not good enough for her, trying to convince her that he’s not interested in anything more than a good time, and trying to keep out of her pants, all while she’s busy trying to get into his. Thank goodness Tilly proved to be the better fighter in that battle so that the reader (and Tilly) are treated to some spectacular sexual gymnastics. But the real challenge is figuring out what will be when (not if) they make it out of Yemen alive.
I really, really enjoyed Justice. The romance, seduction, and happy ending (which wasn’t quite what I envisioned), made watching the Justice-Lawless courtship under fire even better than I expected. The chemistry between Justice and Tilly was intense, and I think very little of that was due to the heightened nature of the situation they were in. The added bonus of seeing the guys work together on the mission was great because I not only got to catch up with Walker, but I also got to know Storm and Bane a tiny bit better. Of course, this left me anxious to get my hands on Storm, but really left me wanting to know more about Bane. Justice was a great addition to the Bad Boys of X-Ops series, and I’m looking forward to sinking my teeth into Storm as soon as possible.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
March 23, 2017
I like a good story with action and intrigue. A little shoot them up, bang-bang and I’m good to go. Special Ops and military themed stories, not really my thing. However, this is Rie Warren book and I do love me some Rie Warren so I went ahead and grabbed a copy of Justice.
Kudos to the action and intrigue! It was stimulating enough to keep me happy. The guys make a great Ops team, working together yet still keeping up quick-witted comebacks and razing each other under fire. Ms. Warren has a way with words giving a great picture so as the guys were fighting in and out to the embassy, I could see it all clearly in my head. As for Justice and Tilly, I really liked them. There were a few times I couldn’t stop laughing (Biscuits…snickers!) and their dialog was highly entertaining. We learn Justice’s secrets, which were a bit surprising although since he’s considered a ‘pretty boy’ I shouldn’t be too surprised. Tilly is quite the spitfire all sassy. Her character was probably my favorite in the book. There is one thing that really rubbed me the wrong way. When Justice is trying to work her out of his mind, and has *ahem* relations with other women, Tilly seemed to forgive him a wee bit too easily for my taste.
Aha, I think I know why military-ish stories just don’t do a thing for me. It’s the hopping into the sack at the moments during life or death situations. Yes I get this is fiction, romance heat of the moment and all that. BUT, you are in a safe bunker, underground, and her dad is sleeping just around the corner not to mention so is your team. Maybe having sex isn’t the smartest thing to do. Just saying.
Of all the series, I have read by Ms. Warren, her Bad Boys of X-Ops unfortunately is not really striking my fancy. Don’t get me wrong, the character are great, plenty of hot sex, and more than enough suspense to keep me reading. It’s just that military-ish theme I’m struggling with. I’ll still recommend this series and I will read the rest of the books, just for me, it’s not anything I would have set out on my own to read.
I received this book from the JeepDiva for the express purposes of an honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine.
Stars - 3.5, Flames - 3
Kudos to the action and intrigue! It was stimulating enough to keep me happy. The guys make a great Ops team, working together yet still keeping up quick-witted comebacks and razing each other under fire. Ms. Warren has a way with words giving a great picture so as the guys were fighting in and out to the embassy, I could see it all clearly in my head. As for Justice and Tilly, I really liked them. There were a few times I couldn’t stop laughing (Biscuits…snickers!) and their dialog was highly entertaining. We learn Justice’s secrets, which were a bit surprising although since he’s considered a ‘pretty boy’ I shouldn’t be too surprised. Tilly is quite the spitfire all sassy. Her character was probably my favorite in the book. There is one thing that really rubbed me the wrong way. When Justice is trying to work her out of his mind, and has *ahem* relations with other women, Tilly seemed to forgive him a wee bit too easily for my taste.
Aha, I think I know why military-ish stories just don’t do a thing for me. It’s the hopping into the sack at the moments during life or death situations. Yes I get this is fiction, romance heat of the moment and all that. BUT, you are in a safe bunker, underground, and her dad is sleeping just around the corner not to mention so is your team. Maybe having sex isn’t the smartest thing to do. Just saying.
Of all the series, I have read by Ms. Warren, her Bad Boys of X-Ops unfortunately is not really striking my fancy. Don’t get me wrong, the character are great, plenty of hot sex, and more than enough suspense to keep me reading. It’s just that military-ish theme I’m struggling with. I’ll still recommend this series and I will read the rest of the books, just for me, it’s not anything I would have set out on my own to read.
I received this book from the JeepDiva for the express purposes of an honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine.
Stars - 3.5, Flames - 3
December 13, 2016
5++ Stars
Rie Warren is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, I LOVE this series! Walker, book 1, was my favorite book of the year and I think Justice might be #2.
Justice Chase is an X-Op’s computer genius playboy. He’s just been assigned lead for the first time with his new team, their task is to rescue the ambassador and his daughter who are trapped in the American embassy which is under siege. They’re able to infiltrate the bunker that the ambassador and his daughter are in but once inside they’re trapped and when Justice realizes that the ambassador’s little girl isn’t so little the attraction is immediate. Matilda aka Tilly, is the ambassadors daughter and also a photography art teacher at a University back in the states. The two know that the situation isn’t exactly the best for a relationship of any kind but when being trapped in close confines becomes too much the two can’t resist one another.
This is such a fast paced read, you won’t be able to put it down once you begin reading. I love that we get a touch of the other men on the team as well as Justice’s story. This can be read as a stand-alone but I definitely recommend you read Walker as well because it’s also incredible. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
*I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.*
Rie Warren is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, I LOVE this series! Walker, book 1, was my favorite book of the year and I think Justice might be #2.
Justice Chase is an X-Op’s computer genius playboy. He’s just been assigned lead for the first time with his new team, their task is to rescue the ambassador and his daughter who are trapped in the American embassy which is under siege. They’re able to infiltrate the bunker that the ambassador and his daughter are in but once inside they’re trapped and when Justice realizes that the ambassador’s little girl isn’t so little the attraction is immediate. Matilda aka Tilly, is the ambassadors daughter and also a photography art teacher at a University back in the states. The two know that the situation isn’t exactly the best for a relationship of any kind but when being trapped in close confines becomes too much the two can’t resist one another.
This is such a fast paced read, you won’t be able to put it down once you begin reading. I love that we get a touch of the other men on the team as well as Justice’s story. This can be read as a stand-alone but I definitely recommend you read Walker as well because it’s also incredible. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
*I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.*
April 26, 2016
I didn't think it would be possible to be any more enthralled with the Bad Boys of X-Ops but ohh, being wrong feels so great!
Justice is a surprising hero, a strong man who for various reasons has encased his sweet gooey heart in a shell so hard it will take a woman of great fortitude to take down the cast iron wall surrounding his emotion. And then, in the midst of what could amount to an international incident, he meets his match.
And oh my! Tilly is the woman to reach him. It isn't easy, but she is dedicated to wearing him down. I loved reading a tale where the hero is trying to be honorable, and the heroine is willing to say fiddlesticks to that. Tilly works her wiles and when Justice's heart melts, mine did as well.
Hard body heroes, full bodied women. That is what Rie Warren does so masterfully. Her opening scenes grip you, jerk you to the edge of your seat and keep you there, rooting for the characters. Justice falters a little, but resolves to be the man that Tilly deserves. Even though this book is the second in the series, it reads as a stand alone. But really, you must read the entire series. Action, Adventure and Amore that will rivet you to the page make you fall in love. I would highly recommend this story for anyone.
Justice is a surprising hero, a strong man who for various reasons has encased his sweet gooey heart in a shell so hard it will take a woman of great fortitude to take down the cast iron wall surrounding his emotion. And then, in the midst of what could amount to an international incident, he meets his match.
And oh my! Tilly is the woman to reach him. It isn't easy, but she is dedicated to wearing him down. I loved reading a tale where the hero is trying to be honorable, and the heroine is willing to say fiddlesticks to that. Tilly works her wiles and when Justice's heart melts, mine did as well.
Hard body heroes, full bodied women. That is what Rie Warren does so masterfully. Her opening scenes grip you, jerk you to the edge of your seat and keep you there, rooting for the characters. Justice falters a little, but resolves to be the man that Tilly deserves. Even though this book is the second in the series, it reads as a stand alone. But really, you must read the entire series. Action, Adventure and Amore that will rivet you to the page make you fall in love. I would highly recommend this story for anyone.
May 2, 2016
**I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.**
When the dust settles after the almost disaster that was the last mission, the guys are back together to regroup and move on to the next assignment. They find out they are going to Yemen, the American Embassy, to retrieve Ambassador Lawless and his daughter, Tilly from the wreckage. Justice was to take the lead, his plan was an in and out attack, that was far from what happened. Somewhere in the tunnels of the Embassy, Justice fell for the one he was supposed to be protecting. The bad boy, womanizer, lost his focus.
I loved Justice. He was the typical bad boy. He wanted Tilly without excuse but he knew he wasn't good for her. She pushed and pushed and he tried frighting her off. He tried to do the "right" thing by her, until he couldn't and the chemistry between the two was explosive.
I am loving this world Ms. Warren created. I love the heart racing suspense and thrill of the missions the guys go on. I can't wait to see where Storm's book takes them.
When the dust settles after the almost disaster that was the last mission, the guys are back together to regroup and move on to the next assignment. They find out they are going to Yemen, the American Embassy, to retrieve Ambassador Lawless and his daughter, Tilly from the wreckage. Justice was to take the lead, his plan was an in and out attack, that was far from what happened. Somewhere in the tunnels of the Embassy, Justice fell for the one he was supposed to be protecting. The bad boy, womanizer, lost his focus.
I loved Justice. He was the typical bad boy. He wanted Tilly without excuse but he knew he wasn't good for her. She pushed and pushed and he tried frighting her off. He tried to do the "right" thing by her, until he couldn't and the chemistry between the two was explosive.
I am loving this world Ms. Warren created. I love the heart racing suspense and thrill of the missions the guys go on. I can't wait to see where Storm's book takes them.
October 13, 2016
Book 2 from The Boys of X-Ops features Justice Chase the hactivest! His character came more alive to me than Walker did in book one.
This was his first time in charge of a mission and they were counting on the “pretty boy”. The playboy then unexpectedly fell in love with Matilda, the woman he was trying to rescue, and he was determined not to fail this mission or to fail her. He was good at thinking on his feet and getting in and out of dangerous situations til he met his most dangerous match, falling for Tilly Lawless.
Matilda, Tilly Lawless, had fire and desire. She was confident and she had vitality. Justice fell fast and hard and he needed to save himself from this unnamed pain that proved to be more traumatic than any bullet wound or knife stab or fistfight.
I loved this fire and drive Justice had for Till. I loved the action and adrenaline rush that Rie gave me in her story. I loved this story more than Walkers and I can’t wait for the next one.
Rie Warren left me wanting more so I will leave you wanting to read with book with my favorite quote.
“That cock. Big Thick cock and I’d fuck you in two on this floor without even asking your name…”
This was his first time in charge of a mission and they were counting on the “pretty boy”. The playboy then unexpectedly fell in love with Matilda, the woman he was trying to rescue, and he was determined not to fail this mission or to fail her. He was good at thinking on his feet and getting in and out of dangerous situations til he met his most dangerous match, falling for Tilly Lawless.
Matilda, Tilly Lawless, had fire and desire. She was confident and she had vitality. Justice fell fast and hard and he needed to save himself from this unnamed pain that proved to be more traumatic than any bullet wound or knife stab or fistfight.
I loved this fire and drive Justice had for Till. I loved the action and adrenaline rush that Rie gave me in her story. I loved this story more than Walkers and I can’t wait for the next one.
Rie Warren left me wanting more so I will leave you wanting to read with book with my favorite quote.
“That cock. Big Thick cock and I’d fuck you in two on this floor without even asking your name…”
May 4, 2016
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
Justice and his team are tasked with rescuing the an ambassador and his daughter, who are hold up in the American Embassy in Yemen. Justice is surprised to find the daughter Tilly, is not a teenager but a beautiful 20 something woman. One he is instantly attracted to.
Tilly wants Justice and she is a strong woman and isn't afraid to go after what she wants until she gets it. Justice wants Tilly but act on it while they are stuck in the embassy while people outside are trying to get in and kill them is not the place.
The action this story provides is heart pumping, on the edge of your seat stuff. I loved it, reading as quickly as I could to see what would happen next. Reading Justice is like watching your favourite action flick only with lots of hot sex and a dash of romance - a total thrill ride.
Justice and his team are tasked with rescuing the an ambassador and his daughter, who are hold up in the American Embassy in Yemen. Justice is surprised to find the daughter Tilly, is not a teenager but a beautiful 20 something woman. One he is instantly attracted to.
Tilly wants Justice and she is a strong woman and isn't afraid to go after what she wants until she gets it. Justice wants Tilly but act on it while they are stuck in the embassy while people outside are trying to get in and kill them is not the place.
The action this story provides is heart pumping, on the edge of your seat stuff. I loved it, reading as quickly as I could to see what would happen next. Reading Justice is like watching your favourite action flick only with lots of hot sex and a dash of romance - a total thrill ride.
May 4, 2016
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
I loved the first book in the series, and as I started reading this one, it all came back to me, so I was very happy to read on about this band of under the wire warriors. They live life at one heck of a pace, and we are along for the ride. The mission is front and centre of the story, and some of the dangers they face are very vividly described. Mindful of how Walker and Jade fell for each other in book 1, Justice is determined to remain single, but Ms Warren had other plans, and as we watch them unfold, we can only watch and wait for the situation to be resolved. The heat between Justice and Tilly is undeniable; yet he is one stubborn, and to be honest, selfish man. When I thought about Walker and what he went through for the love of Jade, this is a very different story. I am curious to see how things will turn out for the next member of X-Ops to fall.
I loved the first book in the series, and as I started reading this one, it all came back to me, so I was very happy to read on about this band of under the wire warriors. They live life at one heck of a pace, and we are along for the ride. The mission is front and centre of the story, and some of the dangers they face are very vividly described. Mindful of how Walker and Jade fell for each other in book 1, Justice is determined to remain single, but Ms Warren had other plans, and as we watch them unfold, we can only watch and wait for the situation to be resolved. The heat between Justice and Tilly is undeniable; yet he is one stubborn, and to be honest, selfish man. When I thought about Walker and what he went through for the love of Jade, this is a very different story. I am curious to see how things will turn out for the next member of X-Ops to fall.
December 28, 2024
This had all the searing chemistry and emotional depth that the first book of the series lacked. This was great. I enjoyed the action, but this one had true romance. I'll continue on with the series.
p.s. I'm back to say this was my favorite of the series.
p.s. I'm back to say this was my favorite of the series.
July 3, 2016
Just when I thought this series couldn't get any better it does! Justice built a wall around his heart that it will take a strong woman to pull down let alone make a dent in it. He has his reasons for that and feels justified in it. Tilly however is the woman who will bring down the great wall. They meet in the middle of an international incident and things get heated.
Every single book Rie Warren writes is so great. Each one adds a new layer to the series and we meet characters that bring out the best and the worst (sometimes) in each other. The things they go through only make the story more enjoyable. I can't wait for Storm as I have a feeling he may be my favorite in this series.
Every single book Rie Warren writes is so great. Each one adds a new layer to the series and we meet characters that bring out the best and the worst (sometimes) in each other. The things they go through only make the story more enjoyable. I can't wait for Storm as I have a feeling he may be my favorite in this series.
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July 31, 2018
The bad boys are back. This time it's Justice in the forefront.
They are back together to rescue the Ambassador and his daughter Tilly.
Tilly is fearless and ballsy, she's attracted to Justice but him being a stubborn ass, he wants to keep away from her at all cost, he has trust issues with woman.
She takes matters into her own hands literally takes the bull by the horn.
He can't fight her off she's very determined and stubborn and wants her just as much.
I loved Tilly and Justice together they are soul mates and so suited to each other. Their scenes together are so erotic and beautiful.
Rie knows how to write bad boys but she also knows how to write their counterpart.
They are back together to rescue the Ambassador and his daughter Tilly.
Tilly is fearless and ballsy, she's attracted to Justice but him being a stubborn ass, he wants to keep away from her at all cost, he has trust issues with woman.
She takes matters into her own hands literally takes the bull by the horn.
He can't fight her off she's very determined and stubborn and wants her just as much.
I loved Tilly and Justice together they are soul mates and so suited to each other. Their scenes together are so erotic and beautiful.
Rie knows how to write bad boys but she also knows how to write their counterpart.
April 25, 2016
HOLY crap on a cracker ! What a ride this book was. I mean tough , sexy , no holds barred marine , and a even tougher , yet sweet as apple pie woman. I loved Tilly! I mean who couldn't she was everything I love in a heroine. And well you know that Justice was the perfect alpha male. Together they are the cutest, funniest, scariest, and most erotic couple. I think they melted my kindle. But no worries I will so have a new one when the next book comes out!
Reviewed by JustaBooklovinJunkie
‼ARC review‼
Reviewed by JustaBooklovinJunkie
‼ARC review‼
November 14, 2017
I don't think my heart stopped racing until the final two chapters of this book...good heavens what a ride!
Justice and Lawless...what a match...honestly I don't think another woman could have tamed him. Tilly was the perfect blend of southern belle and sexy temptress and exactly what was needed to tame the beast in Justice. Heart stopping action in these special ops and characters that make the story so enjoyable, her father, his boss and his brothers in arms...I'm really looking forward to meeting the rest.
Thanks for the ride Rie!
Justice and Lawless...what a match...honestly I don't think another woman could have tamed him. Tilly was the perfect blend of southern belle and sexy temptress and exactly what was needed to tame the beast in Justice. Heart stopping action in these special ops and characters that make the story so enjoyable, her father, his boss and his brothers in arms...I'm really looking forward to meeting the rest.
Thanks for the ride Rie!
January 30, 2018
well, as you may (or may not have) figured out from the blurb, it was tilly who wanted to go at it with justice..so there you go. from there you know who chases who, but there is still sizzling hot scenes, and heart pounding action - most especially WHEN A CERTAIN "SOMEONE" IS A SUICIDAL MANIAC DURING THEIR MISSION!!. there wasnt much depth to the characters like in walker's story but some scenes almost made me tear up. justice was such a sweetheart and i couldnt help but love walker, storm and bane more more - especially walker. and i did notice some similarities like the sand dollar, the green eyes and the motherly figure they had.
i did like walker's story more (as evidenced by my star ratings) but i still consider this as a nice read :) looking forward to Storm and bane's story!
i did like walker's story more (as evidenced by my star ratings) but i still consider this as a nice read :) looking forward to Storm and bane's story!
November 19, 2019
Lawless Justice has been served
Well da*m, if that wasn’t scorching hot. Justice finally met his match with Tilly Lawless. Sent on an op to protect an ambassador only to end up falling in love in the middle of hostile hell, with the ambassadors daughter. Tilly gets hurt, dad gets angry, Justice turns into a coward. 5 weeks pass before he mans up to take back what is rightfully his. Perfect HEA for him
Well da*m, if that wasn’t scorching hot. Justice finally met his match with Tilly Lawless. Sent on an op to protect an ambassador only to end up falling in love in the middle of hostile hell, with the ambassadors daughter. Tilly gets hurt, dad gets angry, Justice turns into a coward. 5 weeks pass before he mans up to take back what is rightfully his. Perfect HEA for him
May 7, 2016
Title: Justice
Series: Bad Boys of X-Ops Book 2
Author: Rie Warren
Publisher: Rie Warren
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: March 16, 2016
Genre(s): Military Romance
Page Count: 276 pages
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Review:
SCORES on a scale of 1-5 Stars rate each of the Following 5 Categories
PLOT: 5 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 5 Stars
PACING: 4 Stars
ENDING: 3 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 3 Stars
Review Copy of Justice provided by the Rie Warren and Book Plug for an honest review. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
Series: Bad Boys of X-Ops Book 2
Author: Rie Warren
Publisher: Rie Warren
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: March 16, 2016
Genre(s): Military Romance
Page Count: 276 pages
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Fight to win.
Fight to survive.
Fight for love?
JUSTICE
Let’s face it. I’ve got a bad rep with the ladies. I’m a rough-talking, smooth-loving, international playboy—yeah right, whatever—and an X-Ops specialist. Sure, I’m hiding a secret or two. Who isn’t? That’s the least of my concerns when I’m called in to lead an infiltrate-and-retrieve mission.
I’ve got my head in the game—the one firmly attached to my shoulders. An American embassy overseas is under siege, and I’m expecting to rescue the ambassador and his daughter, a stereotypical geeky damsel in distress, Matilda Lawless.
Caught in the crossfire between explosive danger and wild desire, I’m in for the shock of my life.
TILLY
I’m not looking for any man to save me. I’m pretty damn capable of taking care of myself, thank you very much. I have a successful career and was practically born and bred on a gun range, even if I can’t bake a perfect biscuit to save my life like a good southern woman should.
But there’s just something about that hardcore operative called Justice. He’s haunted and lonely, and I know that pain inside and out. It doesn’t hurt one little bit he’s been blessed with more than his fair share of good looks, plus a body that would make any red-blooded woman drool.
Barricaded inside the embassy, under my father’s shrewd eyes, I intend to have Justice no matter how many times he says he’s not good enough. I see the way he watches me. With dirty, sexy, hungry lust.
Fighting is what Justice does. Now I need him to fight for me.
Warning: Graphic sex, graphic action, graphic language. Triple X caution.
Review:
This is the second book of the Bad Boys of X-Ops series. I absolutely loved the first book, Walker, and highly recommend it. Justice, although it was a very good book and very well written, did not compare to Walker. This book is very intense, very violent, which doesn’t usually bother me, but I think in this book it was a little over kill.
The plot of the story has the X-Ops team on a rescue mission at an American embassy in the mid east. They need to rescue the ambassador and his daughter. Justice is the lead on this mission and when the team and their assignment get trapped inside the walls of the American embassy, things get a little crazy. There is an instant attraction to Tilly the daughter of the ambassador, and Justice brakes protocol when Tilly hacks in and dismantles the walls that Justice has erected around his heart. The chemistry is scorching hot. In the beginning of this story, Tilly knows who and what she wants, and it is exciting to see her go after her man.The pacing is crazy fast, and full of violent action. It is also very technical with gun names and logistics. The ending was good, but the book was so intense that I kept waiting for something else to happen. Character development. These characters developed and changed throughout the story, but Tilly made a left turn someplace. I must say that I did enjoy this book. If it wasn’t part of a series, maybe I wouldn’t have be as disappointed. This is only one reviewers opinion. I would love to hear your thoughts after you read this story.
SCORES on a scale of 1-5 Stars rate each of the Following 5 Categories
PLOT: 5 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 5 Stars
PACING: 4 Stars
ENDING: 3 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 3 Stars
Review Copy of Justice provided by the Rie Warren and Book Plug for an honest review. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
July 12, 2016
World Building: This novel takes place in war torn Sana’a, Yemen as well as hot and sultry Savannah, Georgia. I liked that this novel really stayed in one place for the majority of the story, so the feel of the situation was that much more intense.
Characters: The main characters in this novel are Justice Chase and Matilda Lawless aka Tilly. Justice is the Playboy, the Pretty boy, but first and foremost he is the Soldier who will risk his life for others. Getting the Ambassador out of a war torn country should be a piece of cake until Justice meets the Ambassador’s daughter, Tilly. Justice’s mind is scrambled and not being clear headed in an op can have dire consequences. Can Justice stay away from Tilly for the sake of his fellow men’s lives or will their pull towards one another be too strong to resist? Tilly has always been the good girl, the daddy’s girl, and the girl who did what she was told. Until one man asked too much and she almost lost herself. Finally getting out and living on her own has taught her independence and the drive to do what she wants when she wants, so being told she shouldn’t visit her father in the war zone of Yemen makes her get the first plane ticket out that she can. But not everything goes to plan and an X-Ops team needs to get them out of their horrible situation. The pull between Justice and Tilly is instantaneous and when Tilly wants something she goes after it. Can she wear Justice down until he gives in or will his willpower prove to be more formidable than she originally thought?
Plot: This novel developed really quickly but I liked it! The romance arc between Justice and Tilly grew insanely fast. Pretty much a case of insta-love so if that theme turns you off, then this might not the novel for you. This whole story pretty much spanned a month and a half. But the action arc of the story was thrilling and pretty intense!
Writing: This novel was told in first person point of view of Justice. Out of all the men that Rie Warren has written I feel like Justice was the sweetest and the one guy that was most in touch with his feelings.
Curb Appeal: I liked this cover but if anything it’s just kind of plain in comparison to the first cover of the series. It does relate back to Justice being the “pretty boy” I guess but I suppose I thought it would be more eye-catching like the first cover. The blurb gives the reader the back story on Justice and Tilly’s situation. But leaves the thrilling parts as surprises for the readers!
Ultimately: This was a super speedy plot that fit well in the overall Bad Boys of X-Ops series! I’m super excited to find out Storm and Bane’s stories and how their feud fits into the overall series!! All in all, if you are in the mood for insta love that is filled with crazy action and even hotter sex then come check out Justice!!!!
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Characters: The main characters in this novel are Justice Chase and Matilda Lawless aka Tilly. Justice is the Playboy, the Pretty boy, but first and foremost he is the Soldier who will risk his life for others. Getting the Ambassador out of a war torn country should be a piece of cake until Justice meets the Ambassador’s daughter, Tilly. Justice’s mind is scrambled and not being clear headed in an op can have dire consequences. Can Justice stay away from Tilly for the sake of his fellow men’s lives or will their pull towards one another be too strong to resist? Tilly has always been the good girl, the daddy’s girl, and the girl who did what she was told. Until one man asked too much and she almost lost herself. Finally getting out and living on her own has taught her independence and the drive to do what she wants when she wants, so being told she shouldn’t visit her father in the war zone of Yemen makes her get the first plane ticket out that she can. But not everything goes to plan and an X-Ops team needs to get them out of their horrible situation. The pull between Justice and Tilly is instantaneous and when Tilly wants something she goes after it. Can she wear Justice down until he gives in or will his willpower prove to be more formidable than she originally thought?
Plot: This novel developed really quickly but I liked it! The romance arc between Justice and Tilly grew insanely fast. Pretty much a case of insta-love so if that theme turns you off, then this might not the novel for you. This whole story pretty much spanned a month and a half. But the action arc of the story was thrilling and pretty intense!
Writing: This novel was told in first person point of view of Justice. Out of all the men that Rie Warren has written I feel like Justice was the sweetest and the one guy that was most in touch with his feelings.
Curb Appeal: I liked this cover but if anything it’s just kind of plain in comparison to the first cover of the series. It does relate back to Justice being the “pretty boy” I guess but I suppose I thought it would be more eye-catching like the first cover. The blurb gives the reader the back story on Justice and Tilly’s situation. But leaves the thrilling parts as surprises for the readers!
Ultimately: This was a super speedy plot that fit well in the overall Bad Boys of X-Ops series! I’m super excited to find out Storm and Bane’s stories and how their feud fits into the overall series!! All in all, if you are in the mood for insta love that is filled with crazy action and even hotter sex then come check out Justice!!!!
You can find this review and many more here: http://butterfly-o-meter.com/
May 5, 2016
There's something so sexy about a southern accent, and Ms. Warren's characters always make me think of hot nights down south having some decadent fun.
Justice and the T-Zone, his team of black ops, have been given the task of rescuing Ambassador Lawless and his daughter Matilda from a deadly situation in Yemen. The second Justice lays eyes on Tilly, he's a goner. He knows that this woman is going to break him, and he's not sure he minds! Stuck in a safe room with his team, the Ambassador and Tilly, with insurgents swarming all around the now war-zone Embassy is not exactly how he pictured finding a woman who makes his heart sing, but Tilly is something special. Fierce, sexy and with a southern drawl that makes him "stand up" and take notice, Justice will take on anything to make sure this woman...and her father...are safe. And he'll have to do that as the group encounters more than they've ever dealt with before...and again when daddy Lawless tells him to stay away from his little girl.
Ya know, if I were a betting woman, I'd place money on Ms. Warren being a dude in a former life. She somehow has this wildly funny insight into the male brain that simultaneously cracks me up and makes me drool! JUSTICE, the second book in the Bad Boys of X-Ops series, an offshoot of her awesome Carolina Bad Boys series, is absolutely AWESOME! I loved the hardcore fighting and fucking that Justice, Tilly and Co. endured, and other than a quick night's sleep, I couldn't put this thing down. Justice was a yummy delicious model-type with the body and mentality of a seasoned warrior, and Tilly was this wild little redhead not afraid to say what she wanted and do as she pleased. The repercussions of their attraction being found out by Tilly's daddy made me rub my hands in anticipatory glee. One of my favorite things about Ms. Warren is that she doesn't make it easy on the MC's. They have to go through some rough stuff before they get their HEA, but never fear, they always get it!!
Bottom Line: Another fabulous read by this incredibly talented author! - See more at: http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/v...
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Justice and the T-Zone, his team of black ops, have been given the task of rescuing Ambassador Lawless and his daughter Matilda from a deadly situation in Yemen. The second Justice lays eyes on Tilly, he's a goner. He knows that this woman is going to break him, and he's not sure he minds! Stuck in a safe room with his team, the Ambassador and Tilly, with insurgents swarming all around the now war-zone Embassy is not exactly how he pictured finding a woman who makes his heart sing, but Tilly is something special. Fierce, sexy and with a southern drawl that makes him "stand up" and take notice, Justice will take on anything to make sure this woman...and her father...are safe. And he'll have to do that as the group encounters more than they've ever dealt with before...and again when daddy Lawless tells him to stay away from his little girl.
Ya know, if I were a betting woman, I'd place money on Ms. Warren being a dude in a former life. She somehow has this wildly funny insight into the male brain that simultaneously cracks me up and makes me drool! JUSTICE, the second book in the Bad Boys of X-Ops series, an offshoot of her awesome Carolina Bad Boys series, is absolutely AWESOME! I loved the hardcore fighting and fucking that Justice, Tilly and Co. endured, and other than a quick night's sleep, I couldn't put this thing down. Justice was a yummy delicious model-type with the body and mentality of a seasoned warrior, and Tilly was this wild little redhead not afraid to say what she wanted and do as she pleased. The repercussions of their attraction being found out by Tilly's daddy made me rub my hands in anticipatory glee. One of my favorite things about Ms. Warren is that she doesn't make it easy on the MC's. They have to go through some rough stuff before they get their HEA, but never fear, they always get it!!
Bottom Line: Another fabulous read by this incredibly talented author! - See more at: http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/v...
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May 20, 2016
I really enjoyed Walker, but I loved Justice. Rie Warren is becoming a favorite author of mine for the romantic-suspense genre.
I really love the characters of Justice Chase and Matilda "Tilly" Lawless. Justice Chase is an ex-marine and the computer extraordinaire of the X-Ops team. Justice is put in charge of the rescue of Tilly and her father an ambassador who are trapped in an embassy that is under siege. I loved that we got to see more of Walker and Jade in this book as Storm and Bane.
Justice has model good looks, and is a ladies man, and although he feels the sexual tension brewing under the surface he tries to deny his attraction to Tilly, women and commitments are not a high priority for him. Tilly is sweet, yet sassy and knows what she wants and goes after it, she says what she thinks and has nerves of steel.
The sparks fly when Justice and Tilly meet. Tilly and Justice are quite a combative pair, which for them is more like foreplay. They say opposites attract, the two main characters are quite different, but also similar in the way in which they have been shaped by their pasts.Being barricaded together in a small space with her father and the other X-Ops team members provides Tilly with the perfect opportunity to pursue Justice. When Tilly and Justice finally get together the love scenes are quite scorching. Justice and Tilly have both been affected by their past, Justice was betrayed and Tilly was in an abusive situation and it has molded how they approach relationships and interactions with members of the other sex.
This book is a fast paced read, that I read from start to finish in one sitting. Its a great mix of romance, suspense and angst. There are a few twists and turns that keep you thoroughly engaged and needing to turn the pages to see what is going to happen next. I can't wait to read Storm's story next. A great series for any lover of military and suspense romance with strong heroines and alpha heroes.
I really love the characters of Justice Chase and Matilda "Tilly" Lawless. Justice Chase is an ex-marine and the computer extraordinaire of the X-Ops team. Justice is put in charge of the rescue of Tilly and her father an ambassador who are trapped in an embassy that is under siege. I loved that we got to see more of Walker and Jade in this book as Storm and Bane.
Justice has model good looks, and is a ladies man, and although he feels the sexual tension brewing under the surface he tries to deny his attraction to Tilly, women and commitments are not a high priority for him. Tilly is sweet, yet sassy and knows what she wants and goes after it, she says what she thinks and has nerves of steel.
The sparks fly when Justice and Tilly meet. Tilly and Justice are quite a combative pair, which for them is more like foreplay. They say opposites attract, the two main characters are quite different, but also similar in the way in which they have been shaped by their pasts.Being barricaded together in a small space with her father and the other X-Ops team members provides Tilly with the perfect opportunity to pursue Justice. When Tilly and Justice finally get together the love scenes are quite scorching. Justice and Tilly have both been affected by their past, Justice was betrayed and Tilly was in an abusive situation and it has molded how they approach relationships and interactions with members of the other sex.
This book is a fast paced read, that I read from start to finish in one sitting. Its a great mix of romance, suspense and angst. There are a few twists and turns that keep you thoroughly engaged and needing to turn the pages to see what is going to happen next. I can't wait to read Storm's story next. A great series for any lover of military and suspense romance with strong heroines and alpha heroes.
May 17, 2016
✯✯5 Justified Stars!!!✯✯
I knew when I was reading Walker that I needed to read about Justice. Justice is a bad boy. Always chasing the woman and the joker. I was nervous going into this book because Walker wasn't my favorite. But, Justice was 100% better!!
Justice is lead on the next mission. Him and the guys are heading over seas to the American embassy. The ambassador and his daughter are under siege. Justice and his team must go in and get them out and home alive.Justice wasn't prepared for what he was walking into. The situation is a lot worse then he was prepared for. Then to make matters worse the ambassador's daughter has him feeling all these crazy kinda ways. No matter how bad Justice wants a piece of her he won't.He plans on staying away from her and getting them all out alive.
Tilly knew the minute she saw Justice she wanted him. Yes, they were all caged like animals, her father is there and there's serious danger all around them. But, all Tilly saw was Justice. She was not giving up until she got him. It helps that Tilly isn't afraid to get down and dirty and pick up a gun to defend herself or others if needed.
Tilly is Justice's perfect bad ass equal. They may of been in a serious situation, but that wasn't the only thing these 2 were fighting. They wanted each other so bad. Justice did everything possible to keep Tilly, her father and the guys safe. These two were so hot together.
Rie Warren always makes me loose sleep. This was another book once I started I couldn't put down. I love how all her guys are connected. I love how you'll get info from another character from a previous series that are connected to who you're reading now. All her guys are really one big happy family. I'm really looking forward to reading Storm and Bane . Because, Rie gives you everything in a book. The good,bad, ugly, funny and hot & sexy.
I knew when I was reading Walker that I needed to read about Justice. Justice is a bad boy. Always chasing the woman and the joker. I was nervous going into this book because Walker wasn't my favorite. But, Justice was 100% better!!
Justice is lead on the next mission. Him and the guys are heading over seas to the American embassy. The ambassador and his daughter are under siege. Justice and his team must go in and get them out and home alive.Justice wasn't prepared for what he was walking into. The situation is a lot worse then he was prepared for. Then to make matters worse the ambassador's daughter has him feeling all these crazy kinda ways. No matter how bad Justice wants a piece of her he won't.He plans on staying away from her and getting them all out alive.
Tilly knew the minute she saw Justice she wanted him. Yes, they were all caged like animals, her father is there and there's serious danger all around them. But, all Tilly saw was Justice. She was not giving up until she got him. It helps that Tilly isn't afraid to get down and dirty and pick up a gun to defend herself or others if needed.
Tilly is Justice's perfect bad ass equal. They may of been in a serious situation, but that wasn't the only thing these 2 were fighting. They wanted each other so bad. Justice did everything possible to keep Tilly, her father and the guys safe. These two were so hot together.
Rie Warren always makes me loose sleep. This was another book once I started I couldn't put down. I love how all her guys are connected. I love how you'll get info from another character from a previous series that are connected to who you're reading now. All her guys are really one big happy family. I'm really looking forward to reading Storm and Bane . Because, Rie gives you everything in a book. The good,bad, ugly, funny and hot & sexy.
May 5, 2016
It is funny to watch the gang, boys, men, whatever you want to call them back together again on an operation that they are not having to beg, borrow, or STEAL what they need. This time they're returning to the middle east to save an Ambassador and his daughter who are caught in a safe room inside an American Embassy. Who are the Ambassador and his daughter? How are they going to get in with the PSO, and youth militants and just militants in general running around. They've been trying unsuccessfully to get at the Ambassador and his daughter for days now. Can the boys get in to them and if so, how? What happens as they make their way towards the Embassy? When the boys eventually get to the Ambassador and his daughter, Justice takes the first night watch. What happens? How did they get in and how in the name of all that is mighty will they get back out after welding their access in shut? What is the situation with food, weapons, water, lighting, etc? Love the last name of the Ambassador, Lawless. Of course the team consists of Justice, Walker, Bane and Storm. Bane seems to be the bane of Storm's existence. Those two go at it like all you can think of. It is rather funny how they pick on one another. The wonderment is why they do so. What happens while they are all locked in a safety bunker in the Embassy's house? When they try to leave, what obstacles do they run into? Who gets shot? What happens? Can they get out of Sana'a, Yemen? Who are the Houthi? What do they want? What happens to them once the Americans are clear of the Embassy? Someone walks away from Justice, or is he the one doing the walking? Why? What happens after that? If you want answers to these questions, you're just gonna have to read the book!
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October 7, 2016
After Walker, book #1, Justice’s story is another cherry on the cake.
Anger. Fear. Tenderness. Temptation. Avoidance issues. Justice had those aplenty.
« Welcome to DeathStar Airlines. Please enjoy the in-flight entertainment » - he bowed so low the end of his braid nearly touched the floor of the C-12 Huron jet - « care of yours truly. We hope you have a pleasant stay in the hottest vacation destination in the Middle East, after Beirut of course. » With a flourish, he brandished his tablet and opened the screen to show the exterior rubble of the American Embassy. Sana’a! »
« You’re so fucking twisted, dude. » I stowed my gear in the overhead bin and took a seat.
« C’mon, Jus. I tell folks all the time I work in the hospitality business. I rock this shit. »
« Because normal people did not just sign up for jobs like this. It took a special breed of warriors with hard hearts, thick heads, and bulletproof consciences. »
« Lawless and Justice, huh? » Her hand found my forearm, and her fingers squeezed the steel cable muscles. « Sounds like an outlaw movie. The next big blockbuster. I promise to keep your secret, Justice Chase. »
I had so much fun reading the second installment in this series. How can I tell you what this is about. Do you know the Jason Bourne movies? If yes, you’ll understand what I mean, but this series is better than that. Much, much better. If you don’t, well, just start from the beginning…
Middle East is a region of the world I know a lot about. I live in France and from the very start of the war back in the early Bush years we’ve been invaded by thousands and thousands and thousands of refugees. They’re everywhere and anywhere. Begging for money, and sometimes food. This situation has been overwhelming for too long, and we all are in Italy, Germany and in the UK, simply helpless.
So reading about it in a dark sense of humor is very welcome, for me at least.
Anger. Fear. Tenderness. Temptation. Avoidance issues. Justice had those aplenty.
« Welcome to DeathStar Airlines. Please enjoy the in-flight entertainment » - he bowed so low the end of his braid nearly touched the floor of the C-12 Huron jet - « care of yours truly. We hope you have a pleasant stay in the hottest vacation destination in the Middle East, after Beirut of course. » With a flourish, he brandished his tablet and opened the screen to show the exterior rubble of the American Embassy. Sana’a! »
« You’re so fucking twisted, dude. » I stowed my gear in the overhead bin and took a seat.
« C’mon, Jus. I tell folks all the time I work in the hospitality business. I rock this shit. »
« Because normal people did not just sign up for jobs like this. It took a special breed of warriors with hard hearts, thick heads, and bulletproof consciences. »
« Lawless and Justice, huh? » Her hand found my forearm, and her fingers squeezed the steel cable muscles. « Sounds like an outlaw movie. The next big blockbuster. I promise to keep your secret, Justice Chase. »
I had so much fun reading the second installment in this series. How can I tell you what this is about. Do you know the Jason Bourne movies? If yes, you’ll understand what I mean, but this series is better than that. Much, much better. If you don’t, well, just start from the beginning…
Middle East is a region of the world I know a lot about. I live in France and from the very start of the war back in the early Bush years we’ve been invaded by thousands and thousands and thousands of refugees. They’re everywhere and anywhere. Begging for money, and sometimes food. This situation has been overwhelming for too long, and we all are in Italy, Germany and in the UK, simply helpless.
So reading about it in a dark sense of humor is very welcome, for me at least.
May 1, 2016
Justice has seen a lot, been through a lot, and because of this and the job that he does feels that his chance of finding that once in a lifetime love is impossible. Add to that the fact that he got burned once and that is all it took to let him know to stay out of the fire.
The thing is Matilda, aka, Tilly maybe the one thing that he finds breaks through all his well laid protection devices. Tilly is not only Ambassador Lawless's daughter, but she is a strong willed southern woman who goes after what she wants, and in this case it seems to be Justice.
The last thing Justice expects is to find himself having an attraction to Tilly. Doing everything he can to avoid her, he still finds himself focusing on her and finding a distraction around every corner. This is a mission that he has to place all his thoughts and plans into it and not allow her to interfere in that at all, but can he keep his head on straight.
If you have read Walker, then you have a pretty good idea of what these bad boys do. The run the ops that even our very own government do not want involved in. The slip in get what needs to be done over, and get out. The guys are the toughest of tough. Justice is a bit different than Walker, because he seems a bit softer to me. He is not afraid to show his emotions. As with Walker, they both have that dominant side to them, but Justice seems a little softer around the edges to me.
Rie Warren does a wonderful job of not only tying the suspense of the mission's together, but couple that with the intense romance that she adds in and you will find yourself wanting to see if they make it out alive and are they able to find that true love after all is said and done. I feel as if I am watching my very own action move and romance story all in one. It is the best of all worlds.
The thing is Matilda, aka, Tilly maybe the one thing that he finds breaks through all his well laid protection devices. Tilly is not only Ambassador Lawless's daughter, but she is a strong willed southern woman who goes after what she wants, and in this case it seems to be Justice.
The last thing Justice expects is to find himself having an attraction to Tilly. Doing everything he can to avoid her, he still finds himself focusing on her and finding a distraction around every corner. This is a mission that he has to place all his thoughts and plans into it and not allow her to interfere in that at all, but can he keep his head on straight.
If you have read Walker, then you have a pretty good idea of what these bad boys do. The run the ops that even our very own government do not want involved in. The slip in get what needs to be done over, and get out. The guys are the toughest of tough. Justice is a bit different than Walker, because he seems a bit softer to me. He is not afraid to show his emotions. As with Walker, they both have that dominant side to them, but Justice seems a little softer around the edges to me.
Rie Warren does a wonderful job of not only tying the suspense of the mission's together, but couple that with the intense romance that she adds in and you will find yourself wanting to see if they make it out alive and are they able to find that true love after all is said and done. I feel as if I am watching my very own action move and romance story all in one. It is the best of all worlds.
May 4, 2016
Saying I like Military Suspense Romance is like saying I like chocolate! Justice and the guys are great—they are gritty, garbage mouthed, skilled at their jobs and tormenting each other—not to mention scorching hot sex gods. Love getting to see the guys from Walker reunited for another mission.
Mission Leader: Justice (His first Mission as Lead)
Mission: Rescue Ambassador and daughter from the impenetrable safe room inside the U S Embassy with a small army wanting them as hostages.
Mission 2: Keep his hands and other body parts off the hot daughter!
Justice is skilled, but is finding part two even harder than—well you fill it in, because Tilly is at cross purposes—with his mission plan. Keep his distance, don't let ex-marine dad know what's going on between them.
Tilly is tough, feisty and knows who she wants and has no problem going after it. Both have histories with loss, pain and lovers who have left them determined not to revisit that pain. Is the draw between them strong enough to overcome that pain?
Nothing is easy or painless for the couple or the mission. Can they make it out? All of them? And if they do, where does that leave the relationship?
The story is engrossing, the characters memorable, steam hot and the author adept at her craft. I loved it and cannot wait for the next stand a lone book. The end is one of the best ever anywhere. In your typical romance, when the guy gets the girl it's done. Over. This is not your typical read. Just when you think it's done—you're wrong. There is more, much for. When you close the last page the only salvation is to know there is another one coming up soon. A strong recommend from me.
(I agree with another reviewer that reading book one is not necessary but will enhance this story—and they are a great deal)
Mission Leader: Justice (His first Mission as Lead)
Mission: Rescue Ambassador and daughter from the impenetrable safe room inside the U S Embassy with a small army wanting them as hostages.
Mission 2: Keep his hands and other body parts off the hot daughter!
Justice is skilled, but is finding part two even harder than—well you fill it in, because Tilly is at cross purposes—with his mission plan. Keep his distance, don't let ex-marine dad know what's going on between them.
Tilly is tough, feisty and knows who she wants and has no problem going after it. Both have histories with loss, pain and lovers who have left them determined not to revisit that pain. Is the draw between them strong enough to overcome that pain?
Nothing is easy or painless for the couple or the mission. Can they make it out? All of them? And if they do, where does that leave the relationship?
The story is engrossing, the characters memorable, steam hot and the author adept at her craft. I loved it and cannot wait for the next stand a lone book. The end is one of the best ever anywhere. In your typical romance, when the guy gets the girl it's done. Over. This is not your typical read. Just when you think it's done—you're wrong. There is more, much for. When you close the last page the only salvation is to know there is another one coming up soon. A strong recommend from me.
(I agree with another reviewer that reading book one is not necessary but will enhance this story—and they are a great deal)
May 10, 2016
3.5 of 5 stars
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I knew that I like Justice from reading Walker's book. But I wasn't quite prepared for the fun witty banter that Rie brought us between the big bad ops and the stubborn southern belle. Just the right amount of laughs and humor to distract from the seriousness of the situation outside the walls protecting them.
It is plain to see that you don't get yourself into a x-ops team unless you have a little bit need for danger. Or maybe it is a hidden feeling that it doesn't matter if you return from a mission. These fellas are fiercely loyal but always a little more closed off than the next guy. Justice fits all this to a T, he strives to be the best at this work but keeps life to a minimum outside the ops. What is holding him back?
Being the daughter of an ambassador has helped to harden Tilly over the years. Growing up in the south with a strong I can do whatever I put my mind to. I don't need anyone to look after me I can do it just fine attitude. No wonder she finds herself stuck in this situation with her dad in a place she surely has no need to be. Even though she might be a little concerned for her life she doesn't show it on the outside.
Neither Tilly or Justice were looking for anything other than getting out of there safe & alive. With the tension high and the sparks flying, they just might get more than they bargained for. A relationship started under these circumstances will never survive, will it? Are they even looking for a relationship? Open up Justice and enjoy the ride....
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
http://ripeforreader.blogspot.com/201...
I knew that I like Justice from reading Walker's book. But I wasn't quite prepared for the fun witty banter that Rie brought us between the big bad ops and the stubborn southern belle. Just the right amount of laughs and humor to distract from the seriousness of the situation outside the walls protecting them.
It is plain to see that you don't get yourself into a x-ops team unless you have a little bit need for danger. Or maybe it is a hidden feeling that it doesn't matter if you return from a mission. These fellas are fiercely loyal but always a little more closed off than the next guy. Justice fits all this to a T, he strives to be the best at this work but keeps life to a minimum outside the ops. What is holding him back?
Being the daughter of an ambassador has helped to harden Tilly over the years. Growing up in the south with a strong I can do whatever I put my mind to. I don't need anyone to look after me I can do it just fine attitude. No wonder she finds herself stuck in this situation with her dad in a place she surely has no need to be. Even though she might be a little concerned for her life she doesn't show it on the outside.
Neither Tilly or Justice were looking for anything other than getting out of there safe & alive. With the tension high and the sparks flying, they just might get more than they bargained for. A relationship started under these circumstances will never survive, will it? Are they even looking for a relationship? Open up Justice and enjoy the ride....
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
May 4, 2016
I have to say that each book that I read by Rie Warren keeps getting better and better. I have read and loved every single one so far, and Justice is no different. This is the story of Justice and Tilly.
Justice is the tech expert in the X-Ops team. On this mission, he is to take the lead, their mission, they are to save a diplomat and his daughter. When he and his team are stuck in the safe bunker with Tilly and her ex-military father, he knows that he is in deep trouble. Tilly is nothing like what he expected, and he is drawn to her in a way that he has never been drawn to anyone. But Justice knows that he is not a staying, forever type of person, he knows that he is not the right person for Tilly, but god she is not making it easy.
Tilly is drawn to Justice the minute that she lays eyes on him. She will do everything and anything to get him to notice her, to be with him. When the escape from the insurgence leaves Tilly on deaths door, Justice will do anything, promise anything to make sure that she pulls through.
I loved how Justice was willing to do anything to keep Tilly safe, but in the end, could not give her up, no matter what the cost. I loved how Justice moved heaven and earth to keep Tilly safe, making sure that she understood how much he loved her, how he sorry he was for running, and how much he wanted forever with her.
I think I fell in love a little with Justice, and I cannot wait for Storm, because I am sure that I am going to fall a little for the strong silent Storm as well. Amazing story that I am giving 4 Amazing Stars!
Justice is the tech expert in the X-Ops team. On this mission, he is to take the lead, their mission, they are to save a diplomat and his daughter. When he and his team are stuck in the safe bunker with Tilly and her ex-military father, he knows that he is in deep trouble. Tilly is nothing like what he expected, and he is drawn to her in a way that he has never been drawn to anyone. But Justice knows that he is not a staying, forever type of person, he knows that he is not the right person for Tilly, but god she is not making it easy.
Tilly is drawn to Justice the minute that she lays eyes on him. She will do everything and anything to get him to notice her, to be with him. When the escape from the insurgence leaves Tilly on deaths door, Justice will do anything, promise anything to make sure that she pulls through.
I loved how Justice was willing to do anything to keep Tilly safe, but in the end, could not give her up, no matter what the cost. I loved how Justice moved heaven and earth to keep Tilly safe, making sure that she understood how much he loved her, how he sorry he was for running, and how much he wanted forever with her.
I think I fell in love a little with Justice, and I cannot wait for Storm, because I am sure that I am going to fall a little for the strong silent Storm as well. Amazing story that I am giving 4 Amazing Stars!
April 25, 2016
Justice & Tilly!!!
Well I’ve fallen MORE in love with an author. I mean seriously, Rie Warren, you sure know how to write seriously hot military romance!!
The thing is, as hot as it truly is, it’s got so much story and action and angst and heart….just wow!
Justice is part of a select unsanctioned, not recognized by the government, task force. It’s hard core and they do the crap even the regular military doesn’t want to do. Justice is heading this one up and he has to rescue and protect Matilda and her Ambassador father.
Tilly is….well she’s a really cool spitfire. Justice is all closed up and portrays a hard core military man. Deep down he’s so much more. He’s a writer, he’s funny and he has the ability to love like no other. However, Tilly has her work cut out for her….Justice isn’t gonna be easy to break through. She’s got some tough walls to break down.
Can Tilly make Justice see that it’s ok to fall in love again? Will Justice let his walls down and trust someone?
This series is fantastic!!! But then I’m a huge fan of Rie’s, having read almost every series she has. Somehow this one seems to have something extra special for me. I think it’s the fact that these guys are so damaged and have such thick walls built up that the women have had to be even stronger and have even more attitude for the chemistry to work.
I do recommend reading these in order. I’m a stickler for reading in order. You wouldn’t have to but you may be lost in the relationship of the guys. Plus Walker was AMAzing!!!!! Seriously good!!! Can’t wait for Storm, book 3!!!
Highly Recommend!!!
Well I’ve fallen MORE in love with an author. I mean seriously, Rie Warren, you sure know how to write seriously hot military romance!!
The thing is, as hot as it truly is, it’s got so much story and action and angst and heart….just wow!
Justice is part of a select unsanctioned, not recognized by the government, task force. It’s hard core and they do the crap even the regular military doesn’t want to do. Justice is heading this one up and he has to rescue and protect Matilda and her Ambassador father.
Tilly is….well she’s a really cool spitfire. Justice is all closed up and portrays a hard core military man. Deep down he’s so much more. He’s a writer, he’s funny and he has the ability to love like no other. However, Tilly has her work cut out for her….Justice isn’t gonna be easy to break through. She’s got some tough walls to break down.
Can Tilly make Justice see that it’s ok to fall in love again? Will Justice let his walls down and trust someone?
This series is fantastic!!! But then I’m a huge fan of Rie’s, having read almost every series she has. Somehow this one seems to have something extra special for me. I think it’s the fact that these guys are so damaged and have such thick walls built up that the women have had to be even stronger and have even more attitude for the chemistry to work.
I do recommend reading these in order. I’m a stickler for reading in order. You wouldn’t have to but you may be lost in the relationship of the guys. Plus Walker was AMAzing!!!!! Seriously good!!! Can’t wait for Storm, book 3!!!
Highly Recommend!!!
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