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Deliverance
Mac is all set for an undercover job when an old friend lands him with Pepper, a human trafficking victim of a Moroccan-Turkish crime syndicate. Unable to turn her away, Mac now has two missions: to infiltrate a terrorist training camp in the Sahara and to be a Master for Pepper.
Warning: contains graphic violence and sex.
Standalone novel, no cliffhangers
Warning: contains graphic violence and sex.
Standalone novel, no cliffhangers
Unknown Binding
First published July 17, 2015
About the author
A.J. Adams
22 books262 followersAJ Adams married her best friend and moved to the tropics where they are living their own Happily Ever After. She believes writing is not so much a passion as an obsession.
She writes twisted stories of love, mayhem, and murder as AJ Adams and sweet romance novels with strong women and very hunky men as Ellen Whyte, her IRL name.
When she's not writing, she's cooking and gossiping with her friends. She is also personal maid to rescue cats Target, Swooner and Tic Tac.
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She writes twisted stories of love, mayhem, and murder as AJ Adams and sweet romance novels with strong women and very hunky men as Ellen Whyte, her IRL name.
When she's not writing, she's cooking and gossiping with her friends. She is also personal maid to rescue cats Target, Swooner and Tic Tac.
She's no longer on Goodreads but please do come and chat on FB at www.facebook.com/ewhyte (no friendship request required)
Don't miss new releases, discounts and special offers. Sign up for the newsletter at https://dirtydangerous.blogspot.my/p/...
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July 26, 2015
I devoured it in one sitting and loved it!
I was waiting for that book ever since reading the Bonus, because the few lines on Mac and Pepper had caught my attention.
It's definitely the newest addition on my happy-to-reread-anytime pile :-)
Ok, the fan girl moment being out of the way, a few extra facts if you're looking to make up your mind on reading it or not :-)
Deliverance is set in same universe as AJ Adams others books but can be read as a standalone.
It's one of those books that feel real, backed up with research, a profound understanding on how politics, international conflicts and terrorism really work in real life, and characters ringing true in regard of the life they lead. Fiction but could have been true.
In that regard, apart from the fact that AJ books have much more explicit sex, and snarkier inner voices, the crafting of the story and its realism reminds me of Pamela Clare's I-team universe.
Like with the Bonus, the Degas Girl or Songbird, Deliverance is told in alternating POV, with the same kind of kickass, and snarky hero and heroine AJ usually brings to life.
Mac is the flip side of Kyle ( the Bonus) ex special forces, unconventional warfare specialist... while they are very different physically and in their current carrer choices ( Mac is AJ's first good guy) they stand by the same kind of moral code.
Pepper may seem at first glance to be AJ's most damaged heroine, having been abused her whole life. But she blossoms as her relationship with Mac progresses, and may well end up being the most kickass heroine AJ has ever crafted so far.
That being said, it's different from the other books, that were cartel/mafia books.
In Deliverance, we're in the realm of covert operations and terrorism. Mac is on a long term mission to infiltrate a terrorist camp to dismantle it. Just as he's about to head in the desert, Pepper, deeply traumatised sex slave, lands on his lap, and while it happens at the worst possible moment, he can't wash his hands of her.
I felt that AJ did a wonderful job weaving the love story between Mac and Pepper, the recovery and slow progress of Pepper ( because there is nothing I dislike more than a really screwed up abuse victim who turns up being fine in a few pages, come on... here, the recovery is a process and reminded me at time of what I had read in Sherri Hayes finding Anna series ) and all the action/suspense.
If you're not squeamish ( because yes, there is graphic violence, description of abuse and that might be a trigger)
If you're looking for a solid covert ops/ spy story with a dash of love story
If you're looking for a love story where both heroine and hero have a lot of ground to cover to get better with a dash of action/suspense ( ok, a lot!)
If you have a thing for kickass special ops ( with of Scottish accent)
Or all of the above, then, in my opinion, you should have a great time reading Deliverance!
I was waiting for that book ever since reading the Bonus, because the few lines on Mac and Pepper had caught my attention.
It's definitely the newest addition on my happy-to-reread-anytime pile :-)
Ok, the fan girl moment being out of the way, a few extra facts if you're looking to make up your mind on reading it or not :-)
Deliverance is set in same universe as AJ Adams others books but can be read as a standalone.
It's one of those books that feel real, backed up with research, a profound understanding on how politics, international conflicts and terrorism really work in real life, and characters ringing true in regard of the life they lead. Fiction but could have been true.
In that regard, apart from the fact that AJ books have much more explicit sex, and snarkier inner voices, the crafting of the story and its realism reminds me of Pamela Clare's I-team universe.
Like with the Bonus, the Degas Girl or Songbird, Deliverance is told in alternating POV, with the same kind of kickass, and snarky hero and heroine AJ usually brings to life.
Mac is the flip side of Kyle ( the Bonus) ex special forces, unconventional warfare specialist... while they are very different physically and in their current carrer choices ( Mac is AJ's first good guy) they stand by the same kind of moral code.
Pepper may seem at first glance to be AJ's most damaged heroine, having been abused her whole life. But she blossoms as her relationship with Mac progresses, and may well end up being the most kickass heroine AJ has ever crafted so far.
That being said, it's different from the other books, that were cartel/mafia books.
In Deliverance, we're in the realm of covert operations and terrorism. Mac is on a long term mission to infiltrate a terrorist camp to dismantle it. Just as he's about to head in the desert, Pepper, deeply traumatised sex slave, lands on his lap, and while it happens at the worst possible moment, he can't wash his hands of her.
I felt that AJ did a wonderful job weaving the love story between Mac and Pepper, the recovery and slow progress of Pepper ( because there is nothing I dislike more than a really screwed up abuse victim who turns up being fine in a few pages, come on... here, the recovery is a process and reminded me at time of what I had read in Sherri Hayes finding Anna series ) and all the action/suspense.
If you're not squeamish ( because yes, there is graphic violence, description of abuse and that might be a trigger)
If you're looking for a solid covert ops/ spy story with a dash of love story
If you're looking for a love story where both heroine and hero have a lot of ground to cover to get better with a dash of action/suspense ( ok, a lot!)
If you have a thing for kickass special ops ( with of Scottish accent)
Or all of the above, then, in my opinion, you should have a great time reading Deliverance!
September 25, 2015
I read The Bonus by this author so I didn't hesitate to read this book.
Pepper is totally broken. She has been a sex slave since she was young. It's all that she has known. Mac is a war hero. He's been through so much as well. He is asked to look after Pepper and introduce her to society.
This was an amazing read. It's action packed full of suspense, romance and sex. I felt the author threw me on a wild roller coaster ride without warning. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat.
Be warned human trafficking is in this story.
Pepper is totally broken. She has been a sex slave since she was young. It's all that she has known. Mac is a war hero. He's been through so much as well. He is asked to look after Pepper and introduce her to society.
This was an amazing read. It's action packed full of suspense, romance and sex. I felt the author threw me on a wild roller coaster ride without warning. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat.
Be warned human trafficking is in this story.
December 13, 2022
Another fantastic read by this author this is a stand-alone and loosely connected to the Zeta cartel series. This story focuses on Pepper Chloe’s friend and fellow slave from The Bonus. Here we get to discover Peppers's fate and accompany her and Mac for her heartwarming metamorphosis as she emerges totally remade from her chrysalis of constraint and fear.
Mac is ex-military a former comrade of Kyles after leaving the services he worked as a mercenary but after a job left a bad taste in his mouth he’s disillusioned with the mercenary lifestyle and is now currently employed by the government as an undercover operative. Kyle asking him to take Pepper couldn’t have come at a worst time he’s been contracted as an independent to train men at an isolated desert camp for insurgents but working undercover. It’s dangerous and if his ruse is discovered it's game over.
Instantly captivated by the submissive frightened Pepper Mac finds himself unable to offload her his conscience just won’t allow him to follow through even if his head says otherwise. Instead he takes on the role of Peppers's new master and attempts to rebuild her fragile psyche. He also begins to improve on her training teaching her everything she needs to survive in his dangerous world and she takes on the new regime like she was born to it. Pepper will also provide excellent cover and as his wife, she will also get his protection.
This was so interesting I adored the bond that developed here and Peppers's rebirth was beautiful to behold her backstory is so tragic and under Mac’s protection and tender care, she completely blossomed. Mac becomes what he needs to help his girl embrace her true self and she totally surpassed all of his expectations. When tested she went above and beyond and saved Mac right on back.
There’s a whole lot of political intrigue here we are fully immersed in all of the terrorist jargon think Isis and such and it was actually a fascinating and tensely gripping read. This felt well-researched and authentic and the writing was as usual top-notch. I was completely riveted by the unfolding saga and then this felt so very fresh and unique.
Mac and Pepper have such a unique dynamic and this really was a pleasure to read. I totally recommend this author. For dark gritty hard-hitting stories she consistently delivers and for me is now a definite auto-buy.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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August 2, 2015
Thanks to the author for a copy to read and review.
Ahhhhmazing book! This book delivers boundaries that have never been surpassed by any author I have ever read. Mac and Pepper are a delightful duo that span the pages of this book. I like my reads dark and Pepper fits the bill here. She surpassed a lifetime of awful treatment at the hands of her many masters. Nothing can get this girl down. She is definitely a survivor. Mac is a specialist at pretty much all cloak and dagger bullshit. He teaches Pepper how to be herself and come out above the rest. Five stars read!
Ahhhhmazing book! This book delivers boundaries that have never been surpassed by any author I have ever read. Mac and Pepper are a delightful duo that span the pages of this book. I like my reads dark and Pepper fits the bill here. She surpassed a lifetime of awful treatment at the hands of her many masters. Nothing can get this girl down. She is definitely a survivor. Mac is a specialist at pretty much all cloak and dagger bullshit. He teaches Pepper how to be herself and come out above the rest. Five stars read!
July 23, 2015
Wow! AJ has done it again. This is her fourth book, and all of them seem to follow this basic theme: a young woman finds herself in deep deep trouble, and a strong alpha male comes along at just the right time to save her from whatever mess she's gotten herself into.
The thing that makes her books different, is that the men in these books are never knights in shining armor. In fact, they can be quite evil men, drug cartel leaders, enforcers, etc. And the women are usually not angels either. But they all do have an internal code of honor, a code that guides them, and that they'd never break.
Deliverance does not stray too far from this theme, but it does in a few key areas. For one, Mac does not work for the drug cartels, and he is basically a good guy, although he's not afraid to do what's necessary to secure his mission. He's a British ex-military man, going undercover to root out terrorists in the Middle East. And Pepper is basically a complete and total victim, at least at the beginning. She has been kept as a sex slave ever since she was a child, she hardly knows anything else.
The relationship that builds between these two is wonderful to behold. I love the patience and kindness Mac has with Pepper. At first Pepper is confused by this, as all she's ever known from men is pain and suffering. She hardly knows how to handle his kindness to her, thinking another shoe is sure to drop at any moment.
But slowly, he earns her trust, and slowly she begins to realize he's different from other men. They grow stronger together. And when Mac goes off to the Middle East, Pepper goes with him.
The book is more than a romance between them, although it is certainly that, but it's also an exciting novel about military men, terrorist scum, and Middle East politics. It's explosive. It's sexy. It's exciting. What more could you ever want in a book? It's also a standalone novel, so no sequel to wait for.
The book is due to be released soon, so go put it on your buy list right now. I promise you won't regret it.
The thing that makes her books different, is that the men in these books are never knights in shining armor. In fact, they can be quite evil men, drug cartel leaders, enforcers, etc. And the women are usually not angels either. But they all do have an internal code of honor, a code that guides them, and that they'd never break.
Deliverance does not stray too far from this theme, but it does in a few key areas. For one, Mac does not work for the drug cartels, and he is basically a good guy, although he's not afraid to do what's necessary to secure his mission. He's a British ex-military man, going undercover to root out terrorists in the Middle East. And Pepper is basically a complete and total victim, at least at the beginning. She has been kept as a sex slave ever since she was a child, she hardly knows anything else.
The relationship that builds between these two is wonderful to behold. I love the patience and kindness Mac has with Pepper. At first Pepper is confused by this, as all she's ever known from men is pain and suffering. She hardly knows how to handle his kindness to her, thinking another shoe is sure to drop at any moment.
But slowly, he earns her trust, and slowly she begins to realize he's different from other men. They grow stronger together. And when Mac goes off to the Middle East, Pepper goes with him.
The book is more than a romance between them, although it is certainly that, but it's also an exciting novel about military men, terrorist scum, and Middle East politics. It's explosive. It's sexy. It's exciting. What more could you ever want in a book? It's also a standalone novel, so no sequel to wait for.
The book is due to be released soon, so go put it on your buy list right now. I promise you won't regret it.
September 20, 2015
Unlikely allies in life and love…
On the surface, Mac and Pepper should have been running screaming from each other. Instead, an unusual partnership began due to expedience that turned into more than salvation for both of them.
Human sex slavery. It sends chills down my spine and reading details about it here that could be ripped from the headlines brings to home how evil it is. Pepper got caught up in it at an early age so when she comes into Mac’s ‘possession’ years later, the deep damage had been done. Mac is not quite what you would call a ‘white knight’ as he continues to skirt the edges of the law. Mercenary or freedom-fighter, the lines are blurred to the point that Mac may not know on one day to the next where he stands. Those lines become a lot clearer, and straighter, as the two’s partnership begins…
“Mine. Just thinking that gave me a curious feeling. Protective and possessive.”
This story was an incredible combination of romance, recovery, action, adventure and redemption. The first chapters were incredibly dark as they gave details on how Mac and Pepper both came to be in this place in time. What I didn’t expect as the complicated plot played out was the humour and playfulness that would unexpectedly pop up allowing this very dark story to include a sense of hope.
“If the dam fool had one the job right, he’d have just shot us. It was our good luck that he went totally storybook villain.”
Mac is like a dark ‘James Bond’ crossed with a very sarcastic Indiana Jones. There is humanness to him that is evident in the decisions he makes in the most harrowing circumstances. The transformation of Pepper from a beaten down shell to a strong, vibrant woman was an incredible feat of strength and courage. I wanted to cheer and cheer some more!
“My Pepper was reborn, and she wasn’t apologizing. My girl was her own person. The knowledge put a song in my heart.”
Five sparkling stars!
September 15, 2015
Mac is a war hero turned mercenary turned undercover agent posing as a mercenary to take out a terrorist threat.
“My Sir just went pow-pow-pow and then it was over.”
Pepper has been a sex slave for as long as she can remember. Her first memories are of a pedophile master, who eventually turned her over to a brothel when she got too old for him. From there, she was trained as a sex slave slash drug mule and loaned out to horrible men all over the world. So programed to serve the desires of these men, she has no opinion on anything.
This book was SO FECKIN’ GOOD!!!! Wowza, wowza, wowza! This book is about so much more than a broken woman who needs help. Mac is brilliant at what he does, as I read the book I was gob-smacked at the way he thinks and plans. Makes me wonder about the military, but honestly, I don’t want to know! Pepper is so horribly broken when she gets to Mac and with everything else he has going on, it’s a wonder he doesn’t break. Anyway, this book has it all, healing, strong people, 10 different languages (keep the glossary at the beginning handy). It is just phrases here and there, but know what insults are being thrown around is nice. Humor, gore and sex, hot, steamy sex. Basically, if you like darkish, yet wonderful reads I highly recommend this book. 5 stars with 4 hands down the pants!!
“My Sir just went pow-pow-pow and then it was over.”
Pepper has been a sex slave for as long as she can remember. Her first memories are of a pedophile master, who eventually turned her over to a brothel when she got too old for him. From there, she was trained as a sex slave slash drug mule and loaned out to horrible men all over the world. So programed to serve the desires of these men, she has no opinion on anything.
This book was SO FECKIN’ GOOD!!!! Wowza, wowza, wowza! This book is about so much more than a broken woman who needs help. Mac is brilliant at what he does, as I read the book I was gob-smacked at the way he thinks and plans. Makes me wonder about the military, but honestly, I don’t want to know! Pepper is so horribly broken when she gets to Mac and with everything else he has going on, it’s a wonder he doesn’t break. Anyway, this book has it all, healing, strong people, 10 different languages (keep the glossary at the beginning handy). It is just phrases here and there, but know what insults are being thrown around is nice. Humor, gore and sex, hot, steamy sex. Basically, if you like darkish, yet wonderful reads I highly recommend this book. 5 stars with 4 hands down the pants!!
September 2, 2015
I loved Deliverance! This is a standalone story and in this day in time it seems like there aren’t many of them. It was truly nice to read a book that had an ending! Now don’t get me wrong I love series books because then you really get to learn about the characters in the books. But, I hate cliffhangers and that is what you usually get with Serial books. I have already read Bonus by this author and I loved that book so I was eager to read Deliverance. A. J. Adams can really tell a good story.
In Deliverance you will get your HEA if that is what you are looking for and I know I am. I love Mac he took on a girl that had been treated horribly by different Masters. Mac didn’t want to take on Pepper but, I am so glad he did! Pepper was a human trafficking victim that was a sex slave and mule for moving drugs around. Mac was the perfect Master and he handled her so well. I can’t say more because I don’t like to give spoilers out.
I really enjoyed reading Deliverance and I wouldn’t have put this book down but, I did so I could go to work.
I was gifted with a complimentary copy for an honest review and I give Deliverance 5 stars.
In Deliverance you will get your HEA if that is what you are looking for and I know I am. I love Mac he took on a girl that had been treated horribly by different Masters. Mac didn’t want to take on Pepper but, I am so glad he did! Pepper was a human trafficking victim that was a sex slave and mule for moving drugs around. Mac was the perfect Master and he handled her so well. I can’t say more because I don’t like to give spoilers out.
I really enjoyed reading Deliverance and I wouldn’t have put this book down but, I did so I could go to work.
I was gifted with a complimentary copy for an honest review and I give Deliverance 5 stars.
August 30, 2015
*** Reviewed for hooked on Books ***
Deliverance - AJ Adams - 4 stars
I wasn't expecting this! this is not my usual genre and I found this a captivating and very different read.
Mac is former SAS and a hardcore soldier, he is entrusted to look after Pepper, a woman who is now a conditioned sex slave. She knows no different and from a young age this is all she has known, slowly Mac begins to break down the walls and they begin to bond in a truly amazing way. Oh and did I mention he is Scottish which comes to life even more when he's been drinking!
I loved their emotions and chemistry and the team they slowly over time build together. Whilst I did really enjoy their journey and the story was very well written, for me personally, the beginning was in some places a bit heavy going and beyond me especially when dealing with subjects such as the Taliban, ISIS, Al Queda and terrorism in general. However, as the story progressed the emphasis was more on their journey and their unique relationship.
This is quite a lengthy standalone novel and I really enjoyed this read which is quite different from my usual books.
Deliverance - AJ Adams - 4 stars
I wasn't expecting this! this is not my usual genre and I found this a captivating and very different read.
Mac is former SAS and a hardcore soldier, he is entrusted to look after Pepper, a woman who is now a conditioned sex slave. She knows no different and from a young age this is all she has known, slowly Mac begins to break down the walls and they begin to bond in a truly amazing way. Oh and did I mention he is Scottish which comes to life even more when he's been drinking!
I loved their emotions and chemistry and the team they slowly over time build together. Whilst I did really enjoy their journey and the story was very well written, for me personally, the beginning was in some places a bit heavy going and beyond me especially when dealing with subjects such as the Taliban, ISIS, Al Queda and terrorism in general. However, as the story progressed the emphasis was more on their journey and their unique relationship.
This is quite a lengthy standalone novel and I really enjoyed this read which is quite different from my usual books.
August 17, 2015
I read The Bonus by this author and thought her writing was creative and her storylines good. This one was very different in some ways and not in others (victimized woman meets the man who will save her) but as far as rescue and rehabilitating trafficked girls go, this book was above average and quite exciting.
Part action packed thriller, part love story and part suspense novel, Deliverance had it all. The sex was steamy and downright dirty and yet there was a sweetness in how Mac took the withdrawn and terrified Pepper out of herself and made her into a whole new person. She was a woman who had everything taken from her and was replaced with a mindless zombie, a pet for her cruel Masters and left a shell of a human being.
The book was full of foreign language, cultural differences and yet the commonality of the human spirit and will to survive.
A very different take on deprogramming a victim of abuse and worth a read.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
**** 4 **** "making new rules up as we go" stars
Part action packed thriller, part love story and part suspense novel, Deliverance had it all. The sex was steamy and downright dirty and yet there was a sweetness in how Mac took the withdrawn and terrified Pepper out of herself and made her into a whole new person. She was a woman who had everything taken from her and was replaced with a mindless zombie, a pet for her cruel Masters and left a shell of a human being.
The book was full of foreign language, cultural differences and yet the commonality of the human spirit and will to survive.
A very different take on deprogramming a victim of abuse and worth a read.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
**** 4 **** "making new rules up as we go" stars
February 22, 2021
I am having such a great time with all those beauties AJ Adams released on iTunes!
https://books.apple.com/nl/book/deliv...
You can imagine how happy i was when i got Deliverance all polished up and shining brightly as ARC!
Because i loved it the first time,and i enjoyed revisiting Pepper and Mac just as much this time.
A word of warning,though....Pepper has been through A LOT!
And her story is filled with triggers.....
Pepper has had a rough life. She doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t a slave.
And she’s mostly been with “Masters” that were evil....and enjoyed it!
Leaving her with scars on the inside as well as on her body.
The fact she isn’t stark raving mad,is only because of her fellow slave,Chloe.
They spent time together when Chloe had to teach Pepper to carry drugs from one place to the other without panicking.
Returning to London after a job turned bad has Pepper in fear of a bashing by her “Master”,but her handler leaves her with a man that seems.....kind?
Conditioning is stubborn though,and it takes her a while to not shrink in fear when her new Master gets angry at hearing her story.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Mac when his friend Suarez asks for a favor.
He is set to leave for an undercover job in the Sahara in six weeks.
And the last time he tried to save a girl,it didn’t end well.
He is determined to make sure this girl will be left in capable hands,though.
But the possibilities shrink to none,and by that time he feels a connection to her.
More than that,to be honest,and his intentions shift towards keeping her safe himself.
He decides to spend his time waiting by getting Pepper in shape.
And encouraging her to show more of herself to him without fear of retribution.
She turns out to be a delightful package with a sharp mind and a good sense of humor,and they get along smashing.
By the time they arrive in the Sahara,Mac has a new recruit called Pepper.
And she is ready to do everything the men in the trainingcamp need to do to get into shape.....
Can they do what Mac was hired to do without getting caught?
Can they cause friction between the different factions,and at the same time get all the intel London needs?
And with that much testosterone in the training camp,can Mac keep his precious Pepper safe from harm?
This was a story about healing and building trust for both.
And confidence in one’s own strenght....
This was also a story about how to defeat your enemy from within.
About being smarter and more cunning.
Mac and Pepper delivered,in all areas.
And i enjoyed their story,very much!
https://books.apple.com/nl/book/deliv...
You can imagine how happy i was when i got Deliverance all polished up and shining brightly as ARC!
Because i loved it the first time,and i enjoyed revisiting Pepper and Mac just as much this time.
A word of warning,though....Pepper has been through A LOT!
And her story is filled with triggers.....
Pepper has had a rough life. She doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t a slave.
And she’s mostly been with “Masters” that were evil....and enjoyed it!
Leaving her with scars on the inside as well as on her body.
The fact she isn’t stark raving mad,is only because of her fellow slave,Chloe.
They spent time together when Chloe had to teach Pepper to carry drugs from one place to the other without panicking.
Returning to London after a job turned bad has Pepper in fear of a bashing by her “Master”,but her handler leaves her with a man that seems.....kind?
Conditioning is stubborn though,and it takes her a while to not shrink in fear when her new Master gets angry at hearing her story.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Mac when his friend Suarez asks for a favor.
He is set to leave for an undercover job in the Sahara in six weeks.
And the last time he tried to save a girl,it didn’t end well.
He is determined to make sure this girl will be left in capable hands,though.
But the possibilities shrink to none,and by that time he feels a connection to her.
More than that,to be honest,and his intentions shift towards keeping her safe himself.
He decides to spend his time waiting by getting Pepper in shape.
And encouraging her to show more of herself to him without fear of retribution.
She turns out to be a delightful package with a sharp mind and a good sense of humor,and they get along smashing.
By the time they arrive in the Sahara,Mac has a new recruit called Pepper.
And she is ready to do everything the men in the trainingcamp need to do to get into shape.....
Can they do what Mac was hired to do without getting caught?
Can they cause friction between the different factions,and at the same time get all the intel London needs?
And with that much testosterone in the training camp,can Mac keep his precious Pepper safe from harm?
This was a story about healing and building trust for both.
And confidence in one’s own strenght....
This was also a story about how to defeat your enemy from within.
About being smarter and more cunning.
Mac and Pepper delivered,in all areas.
And i enjoyed their story,very much!
August 16, 2015
I feel like I've been quick-stepped through the desert on a training run and blown away by a gorgeous, sweet, kick ass Scotsman.
Lordy, what a story. Full of excitement, sex, and sand.
I contemplate knocking off half a star for the bits that lost me. Mostly the bad guys plotting political intrigue, and the sometimes lengthy backstory tangents. Those elements are necessary to the story, I guess, which is why I'm not thinking of knocking off a whole star, but at times I did roll my eyes and sigh, wishing to get back to the action.
I realize I'm going to contradict the above statement here, but all that backstory helped to really understand Pepper, and then watching her transformation...I hardly had to suspend my disbelief that she could turn around 'so quickly'.
These characters were well developed and loveable. Larger than life in some ways, but I was rooting for them the whole way.
It would be pretty hard to say much more without spoilers all over the place. Suffice to say READ DELIVERANCE! You won't be sorry!
Lordy, what a story. Full of excitement, sex, and sand.
I contemplate knocking off half a star for the bits that lost me. Mostly the bad guys plotting political intrigue, and the sometimes lengthy backstory tangents. Those elements are necessary to the story, I guess, which is why I'm not thinking of knocking off a whole star, but at times I did roll my eyes and sigh, wishing to get back to the action.
I realize I'm going to contradict the above statement here, but all that backstory helped to really understand Pepper, and then watching her transformation...I hardly had to suspend my disbelief that she could turn around 'so quickly'.
These characters were well developed and loveable. Larger than life in some ways, but I was rooting for them the whole way.
It would be pretty hard to say much more without spoilers all over the place. Suffice to say READ DELIVERANCE! You won't be sorry!
August 23, 2015
Can a sex slave, beaten, degraded, abused and suicidal be repaired? Can a young broken girl dragged from the bowels of hell be rehabilitated, taught to be able to function in society, trust again, feel again, love? We meet Pepper, and this is her story..... Mac is put in the position to save her, but is also dealing with an undercover mission to root out terrorists in the Middle East. The relationship between Pepper and Mac is difficult, as he begins to work with her, her fears and mistrust in men are at war with the tenderness and kindness he conveys to her. What builds is masterfully written by AJ Adams. The characters you meet throughout this book are well developed and have personalities you will cry with, cheer for and laugh at. It is action packed, keeping you at the edge of your seat, unable to put the book down.
Will the engrained sense of subservience Pepper lives with allow her to love? Will Mac succeed in helping Pepper to be a healthy woman?
Come on the journey and meet Pepper and Mac...
Will the engrained sense of subservience Pepper lives with allow her to love? Will Mac succeed in helping Pepper to be a healthy woman?
Come on the journey and meet Pepper and Mac...
September 3, 2015
4 stars
I wasn't expecting this! this is not my usual genre and I found this a captivating and very different read.
Mac is former SAS and a hardcore soldier, he is entrusted to look after Pepper, a woman who is now a conditioned sex slave. She knows no different and from a young age this is all she has known, slowly Mac begins to break down the walls and they begin to bond in a truly amazing way. Oh and did I mention he is Scottish which comes to life even more when he's been drinking!
I loved their emotions and chemistry and the team they slowly over time build together. Whilst I did really enjoy their journey and the story was very well written, for me personally, the beginning was in some places a bit heavy going and beyond me especially when dealing with subjects such as the Taliban, ISIS, Al Queda and terrorism in general. However, as the story progressed the emphasis was more on their journey and their unique relationship.
This is quite a lengthy standalone novel and I really enjoyed this read which is quite different from my usual books.
I wasn't expecting this! this is not my usual genre and I found this a captivating and very different read.
Mac is former SAS and a hardcore soldier, he is entrusted to look after Pepper, a woman who is now a conditioned sex slave. She knows no different and from a young age this is all she has known, slowly Mac begins to break down the walls and they begin to bond in a truly amazing way. Oh and did I mention he is Scottish which comes to life even more when he's been drinking!
I loved their emotions and chemistry and the team they slowly over time build together. Whilst I did really enjoy their journey and the story was very well written, for me personally, the beginning was in some places a bit heavy going and beyond me especially when dealing with subjects such as the Taliban, ISIS, Al Queda and terrorism in general. However, as the story progressed the emphasis was more on their journey and their unique relationship.
This is quite a lengthy standalone novel and I really enjoyed this read which is quite different from my usual books.
September 19, 2015
I love the hard lead male roles in the stories this author writes. The darker types with a soft spot for their partnering female characters make for an interesting read to say the least. Although Mac may not be quite the bad guy portrayed in AJ’s other stories, he still has no problem doing whatever is necessary to get the job done.
I enjoyed how things build up and work out between Mac and Pepper. So much so, that at times I wished the descriptions were more focused on the characters and less of the accompanying mission related information. Pepper starts as a broken woman who finds it hard to trust Mac’s kindness, but finishes as a stronger more confident one. Mac isn’t perfect, but he does what is needed to show Pepper that part of her life was gone and he is here now.
This book has excitement, romance, and keeps you turning pages for more. This is a great standalone read. You’re definitely going to want to add this one to your book shelf.
The Color of Ink received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed how things build up and work out between Mac and Pepper. So much so, that at times I wished the descriptions were more focused on the characters and less of the accompanying mission related information. Pepper starts as a broken woman who finds it hard to trust Mac’s kindness, but finishes as a stronger more confident one. Mac isn’t perfect, but he does what is needed to show Pepper that part of her life was gone and he is here now.
This book has excitement, romance, and keeps you turning pages for more. This is a great standalone read. You’re definitely going to want to add this one to your book shelf.
The Color of Ink received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 13, 2015
Great Book! Deliverance is by AJ Adams. This is the first book I read by this author. She writes a book that gives us plenty of suspense , romance , abuse and of course plenty of sex .Pages: approximately 406. Date of Publication:July 17. 2015..
The two main characters in the story on Mac and pepper . Mac is sent to bring pepper home . Mac is a good guy and a war hero who is trained in how to work with abuse victims. Pepper is a sex trafficking victim who has been tortured and abused. Mac begins to work with her so she will be able to function in society again. Will Mac be able to help her achieve this? I found this book one to keep the reader engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it!
I received this book as an ARC for a honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
The two main characters in the story on Mac and pepper . Mac is sent to bring pepper home . Mac is a good guy and a war hero who is trained in how to work with abuse victims. Pepper is a sex trafficking victim who has been tortured and abused. Mac begins to work with her so she will be able to function in society again. Will Mac be able to help her achieve this? I found this book one to keep the reader engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it!
I received this book as an ARC for a honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
August 3, 2015
Wowser! This book is fan-freaking-tastic & the first I've ever read by this amazing author, but it won't be the last :D ... Riveting, action packed drama with romantic suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat & the pages turning! ... Once I started reading, I did not want to put it down! ... An awesome, unique story-line that has well defined characters & keeps the reader engaged with plenty of twists & turns! ... I also love the very entertaining 'wit' that shines through, obviously from the author ;)
Even though I was gifted this to read in return for an honest review, I honestly do recommend this to readers who love contemporary fiction :D ... Another new author & book I have added to my favorite list for 2015 and I cannot wait to read more by the talented Ms. Adams :D
Even though I was gifted this to read in return for an honest review, I honestly do recommend this to readers who love contemporary fiction :D ... Another new author & book I have added to my favorite list for 2015 and I cannot wait to read more by the talented Ms. Adams :D
July 24, 2015
Another amazing book by AJ. Love the different aspects in the story. From the heroine who needs saving to the unconventional hero of the book who needs some saving to, all the characters will pull you in deeper and deeper.
Each chapter brings more twists and turns and before you know it you have read the entire book. The detail in the dialogue and the locations has you feeling a part of the story. If you are even still doubting whether to buy this, just buy it. You will not regret it and will be wanting to share it with others, just like the authors other works.
Each chapter brings more twists and turns and before you know it you have read the entire book. The detail in the dialogue and the locations has you feeling a part of the story. If you are even still doubting whether to buy this, just buy it. You will not regret it and will be wanting to share it with others, just like the authors other works.
October 19, 2015
*Warning: Triggers, Abusive content, some sexual content/ descriptive situations*
I was given this ARC book in exchange for an honest review free of persuasion from the author or anyone else affiliated with this book.
As a first time reader of AJ Adams I was not aware of what was to be expected, but I knew from just within the first page that my attention would be captured for I am not shy to any content thrown my way.
Deliverance does contain some harsh content that is sadly brutal and true. When you enter the world of what I call trafficking and war, you are expected to get a slap in the face and a punch in the gut. Yet Deliverance is more than just the surface of cruelty, it is a story of an unexpected bond of a lifetime with crawling out of the darkness and finding your true courage journey.
Deliverance introduces us to Pepper, whom is a slave to the trade that has been used, beaten, and molded to the same level as a dog obeying their master. We are also greeted by Mack, whom was a soldier now working as an independent for hires who has been tasked to recalibrate the mindset of the poor tortured soul Pepper while also being tasked to find out the players that partake in terrorists actions. Both face tremendous challenges but who truly changes whom?
Deliverance is a powerful, action filled, emotional, makes the fine hairs on the back of your neck stand up type of story. It is not just about the typical male hero, but more of the reveal of a heroine.
Honestly, no words can justify Deliverance but only the reaction and individual feeling of how the story has impacted that individual will be the true review!
I was given this ARC book in exchange for an honest review free of persuasion from the author or anyone else affiliated with this book.
As a first time reader of AJ Adams I was not aware of what was to be expected, but I knew from just within the first page that my attention would be captured for I am not shy to any content thrown my way.
Deliverance does contain some harsh content that is sadly brutal and true. When you enter the world of what I call trafficking and war, you are expected to get a slap in the face and a punch in the gut. Yet Deliverance is more than just the surface of cruelty, it is a story of an unexpected bond of a lifetime with crawling out of the darkness and finding your true courage journey.
Deliverance introduces us to Pepper, whom is a slave to the trade that has been used, beaten, and molded to the same level as a dog obeying their master. We are also greeted by Mack, whom was a soldier now working as an independent for hires who has been tasked to recalibrate the mindset of the poor tortured soul Pepper while also being tasked to find out the players that partake in terrorists actions. Both face tremendous challenges but who truly changes whom?
Deliverance is a powerful, action filled, emotional, makes the fine hairs on the back of your neck stand up type of story. It is not just about the typical male hero, but more of the reveal of a heroine.
Honestly, no words can justify Deliverance but only the reaction and individual feeling of how the story has impacted that individual will be the true review!
September 16, 2015
Another great book from this fantastic author!! This authors knows how to pull you end and keep you reading! Page turner, well written, amazing characters and well a book you need to get!
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August 3, 2015
Nail bitingly intriguing. Could put this one down until I reached the very end.
September 18, 2015
This book is well written and has is very technical when it comes to describing war and mercenary procedures. There are a few spots I wished the book would have focused more on Mac and Pepper and maybe not have been wrapped up in the war game, or maybe broken into two books. I would’ve loved a little more of pepper and Mac.
With that being said, AJ’s a master at character development. She took a character that was past broken and slowly pieced her back together with the help of a man who showed her undying support and love. The way she writes her stories takes the reader on a journey right alongside her characters. You feel their pain and love. You suffer right along with them if they suffer.
This book pulled all my raw emotions into a tight ball at the beginning. AJ Adams had my heart bleeding for her heroine Pepper when this book started. I wanted to crawl in this book and strangle everyone who had harmed her and broken Pepper to a raw emotionless mess. The emotions I felt as Pepper relieved and worked through her torchers killed me. Pepper was one strong woman who never knew she was strong… Or smart for that matter.
One thing I loved about this book, AJ took a broken woman who wanted to die if she had to endure anymore of the torture and slowly turned her into a woman with confidence and respect for herself.
And we cannot forget mister Rory Alistair MacKenzie aka Mac. I loved Mac from the moment he was introduced to us. Mac was one of those characters you are just bond to fall in love with. Mac was damaged and had lost a lot. But he also was aware of what he had lost and what he wanted to do to try and fix his life. And when Pepper is pretty much dropped into his lap, he does whatever he can to learn how to help her heal.
The love, patience, and understanding Mac showed Pepper had me smiling throughout the book. He knew he was the world’s worst master. Owned it and slowly did what he could to get Pepper to see he was just Mac or her Sir.
“You are brilliant, love. I’m so proud of you.” ~Mac
July 23, 2015
What a story! Once again A. J. Adams has created characters that are not necessarily living good lives but they are people you hope will end up having a good life together. Mac is ex-SAS who has deprogrammed people in the past; Pepper is a woman who became a sex slave as a child and is in great need of deprogramming. Both Mac and Pepper are on the verge of becoming overwhelmed by their lives and both are also in need of something they have not yet found. This is a story that is difficult to describe. In the story both Mac and Pepper grow and become more through the time together they spend together. This book has sex, violence and adventure and is not one for readers who want a sugary sweet romance. It will make you think and care and hope for the best right up till the last page. I kind of wonder what Mac and Pepper might get up to if a series of books were written about them.
July 23, 2015
Amazing story!!
How do you fix someone who is broken beyond repair? That's exactly what you'll find in this book. Adams has once again written characters that are believable, well developed, and stay with you long after you finish reading. Pepper has suffered at the hands of her masters for as long as she can remember. She has endured, but just barely. Mac is our unconventional hero, taking Pepper in, with the hope of rehabilitating her to a state of being above her engrained sense of subservience. Will he succeed?
"I've seen a hell of a lot of bad things, from death by flogging, to cannibalism, but I had never seen such an unholy mess of a girl."
Definite must read!
How do you fix someone who is broken beyond repair? That's exactly what you'll find in this book. Adams has once again written characters that are believable, well developed, and stay with you long after you finish reading. Pepper has suffered at the hands of her masters for as long as she can remember. She has endured, but just barely. Mac is our unconventional hero, taking Pepper in, with the hope of rehabilitating her to a state of being above her engrained sense of subservience. Will he succeed?
"I've seen a hell of a lot of bad things, from death by flogging, to cannibalism, but I had never seen such an unholy mess of a girl."
Definite must read!
July 22, 2015
Decent Read
Not sorry I read it, worth the cost. Just not as well done as previous works like Degas Girl or The Bonus. The two main characters aren't as interesting and IMO there's too much criminal emphasis compared to the relationship aspect. Or maybe it's not as well integrated.
Not sorry I read it, worth the cost. Just not as well done as previous works like Degas Girl or The Bonus. The two main characters aren't as interesting and IMO there's too much criminal emphasis compared to the relationship aspect. Or maybe it's not as well integrated.
July 22, 2015
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August 2, 2015
Gritty story of a man who has almost given up on finding any goodness in his life, when he is given an opportunity to save an abused women who ends up saving him right back.
Wonderful tough characters who you will root for until the end.
Wonderful tough characters who you will root for until the end.
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August 10, 2015Loved 'The Bonus' and from the reviews on here it sounds like a book I have to read.
September 1, 2015
A.J.Adams gives us a thrilling, breathtaking, roller coaster of a story! So many twists and turns that you won't be able to put it down!!! Loved it!!
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