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Games People Play #2
The Enforcer
Security expert Matthias Clarke hunts down people who don’t want to be found. His latest prey: the sole survivor of a massacre that killed his brother years ago. Kayla Roy claimed she was a victim of the carnage. Then she disappeared. Matthias thinks Kayla may have actually been the killer—and he wants justice.
Kayla Roy never stays in one place too long and never lets a man get too close. But keeping Matthias at arm’s length may be impossible. Dark and enigmatic, Matthias draws Kayla in from the start. She knows nothing about his connection to her dark past, or his thirst for vengeance. She only knows their attraction feels overpowering—and very dangerous.
Matthias’s suspicions about the sensual Kayla clash with his instinct to protect her, especially when he realizes her life is in danger. But Kayla’s not looking for a savior—especially one who seems hell-bent on tempting her down a lethal path.
Kayla Roy never stays in one place too long and never lets a man get too close. But keeping Matthias at arm’s length may be impossible. Dark and enigmatic, Matthias draws Kayla in from the start. She knows nothing about his connection to her dark past, or his thirst for vengeance. She only knows their attraction feels overpowering—and very dangerous.
Matthias’s suspicions about the sensual Kayla clash with his instinct to protect her, especially when he realizes her life is in danger. But Kayla’s not looking for a savior—especially one who seems hell-bent on tempting her down a lethal path.
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First published April 25, 2017
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HelenKay Dimon
169 books994 followersHelenKay Dimon is a divorce lawyer-turned-romance author. After dedicating years to helping people terminate relationships she now writes romance novels full time. Her books have earned praise, appeared on bestseller lists, won numerous awards and twice been named Red-Hot Reads and excerpted in Cosmo. She sometimes writes erotic romance, sometimes writes romantic suspense and sometimes writes contemporary romance. But no matter what she's writing her books are always filled with smart banter and sexy times, and a HEA is guaranteed.
-"Sharp writing and plenty of sexy romantic sizzle..." - John Charles, Chicago Tribune
-"So smart, sexy and fast-paced, I devour her stories." - Lori Foster, NYT bestselling author
-"Lots of heat with lots of humor." - MaryJanice Davidson, NYT bestselling author
-"She's a delight." - Christina Dodd, NYT bestselling author
-"Sharp writing and plenty of sexy romantic sizzle..." - John Charles, Chicago Tribune
-"So smart, sexy and fast-paced, I devour her stories." - Lori Foster, NYT bestselling author
-"Lots of heat with lots of humor." - MaryJanice Davidson, NYT bestselling author
-"She's a delight." - Christina Dodd, NYT bestselling author
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October 5, 2017
4.5 stars. I liked this one (even) more than I liked The Fixer.
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
The Enforcer by HelenKay Dimon
Book Two of the Games People Play series
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: April 25, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: eARC from Edelweiss
Summary (from Goodreads):
Security expert Matthias Clarke hunts down people who don’t want to be found. His latest prey: the sole survivor of a massacre that killed his brother years ago. Kayla Roy claimed she was a victim of the carnage. Then she disappeared. Matthias thinks Kayla may have actually been the killer—and he wants justice.
Kayla Roy never stays in one place too long and never lets a man get too close. But keeping Matthias at arm’s length may be impossible. Dark and enigmatic, Matthias draws Kayla in from the start. She knows nothing about his connection to her dark past, or his thirst for vengeance. She only knows their attraction feels overpowering—and very dangerous.
Matthias’ suspicions about the sensual Kayla clash with his instinct to protect her, especially when he realizes her life is in danger. But Kayla’s not looking for a savior—especially one who seems hell-bent on tempting her down a lethal path.
What I Liked:
Last year, I read The Fixer and I liked it. It was a new HelenKay Dimon favorite of mine, but I enjoyed it a lot, especially for its originality and uniqueness. I don't read a ton of romantic suspense, but I've enjoyed the ones I've read, especially those by Dimon. The Enforcer was no exception! If anything, I enjoyed this book even more than I enjoyed The Fixer.
The Enforcer is the story of the enforcer, Matthias. He owns a security company and he is an expert at what he does. Right now, he is interested in finding Kayla Roy, sole survivor and former suspect of a brutal massacre (in which his brother died). But when he finds her, he quickly realizes that she didn't do it, that she wasn't and isn't capable of such a crime. Kayla has been running and hiding for years since the horrible massacre in her house at college seven years ago. Someone has been stalking her, leaving threats and watching her, no matter where she goes. When Matthias shows up, she isn't sure who he is, but some part of her knows he isn't here to hurt her. Matthias realizes that she isn't the murderer, and when Kayla's apartment is broken into and trashed, he also realizes that he isn't going to walk way. He will protect her at any cost, even if she doesn't want his help. Matthias isn't backing down, and Kayla isn't going to run and hide anymore.
This book was so entertaining, even for a romantic suspense novel! Well, that's not to say that suspense novels can't be entertaining. But often times, they are tense and a little odd and creepy. This book had tense moments, and a good build-up to the big reveal of the culprit, but it was also fun to read. That's one of the many things I love about romance novels - the tone of the book can still be fun and somewhat light, no matter the content of the book.
I love Matthias and his anti-human self. He isn't really antisocial, but he tries to avoid people. He would much rather be working through some security problem or puzzle or case in his office, than dealing with people. Matthias is similar to Wren (from The Fixer), because he is careful with his words, doesn't say anything he doesn't mean, is direct and honest, and sometimes doesn't have good people skills. Matthias is commanding and bossy and very used to getting his way. He also dresses really nicely and has nice manners. I adore him.
Kayla is the perfect match for Matthias. She is headstrong, independent, bossy, and doesn't take anyone's crap (definitely not Matthias's). She's very smart too, and she has good instincts. Sometimes Kayla is a little too bossy and a bit mean to Matthias (like, one or two times), but she does well to correct her mistakes and/or feel bad about them. I like that she is cautious with him and doesn't trust him immediately, but at the same time, she lets him in.
Kayla is the type of girl who doesn't like to ask for help, and Matthias is the type of guy who will help you whether you like it or not. They are perfect together! They have a lot of back-and-forth banter and comebacks (mostly Kayla, since Matthias is too sophisticated for comebacks - so it seemed). There is a lot of tension and chemistry between them from the start. It was funny to see Matthias do a 180 in terms of his opinion of her (he was hunting her because he thought she was responsible for the murders), but it was also funny to see Kayla do a 180 in terms of her opinion of him (she knew something was off about him and she thought he was a bad guy, but realized that he was on her side).
Suffice it to say, I liked their dynamic. Matthias is demanding, commanding, bossy, and used to people listening to him and being afraid of him. Kayla is independent and bossy herself, and she doesn't like Matthias's high-handedness at first. But she's also not stupid enough to think that she can take of herself after her stalker trashes her apartment. I like that she accepts his help. I also like that he gets put in his place every now and then by her.
Dimon's books are usually pretty hot, but like The Fixer, this one was not nearly as hot as her usual. But still, the chemistry between Matthias and Kayla was on fire, and there were a few steamy scenes that were well-written. The romance was well-written too, and there wasn't too much drama.
The "suspense" part of this romantic suspense novel was pretty interesting! I had a feeling about the culprit when that particular character was first introduced, BUT I never guessed the entire climax. Like, I guessed part of it correctly (in terms of the culprit), but not all of it. I don't want to give anything away so I'm being purposefully vague. I like how the big reveal wasn't entirely what the author set us up to believe! It's more than that. Good for Dimon! This book had a lot of action, plot twists, and a puzzling mystery (several, really). I was hooked! I could not put this book down until I was finished.
Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot - probably more than I enjoyed The Fixer, which I liked (though the female protagonist got on my nerves sometimes). I really hope there will be another book in this series (Garret + Lauren?), because I am here for it!
What I Did Not Like:
I mentioned earlier about how I wanted the steamy scenes to be more, well, steamy. I've read other Dimon books outside this series and those books were smoking hot! This book (and The Fixer) weren't super hot. I think I have too high expectations. Someone new to Dimon might think these books are plenty hot, so don't mind me!
Would I Recommend It:
If you like romantic suspense, give this series a chance! But in general, I highly recommend Dimon's books. Her stories are always so creative and her characters are (for the most part) really likable. Strong, fierce females and swoony, sexy alphas. My favorite of hers is Mine!
Rating:
4 stars. Another Dimon winner! I had a feeling I would enjoy this book and I definitely did. I'm excited to see what Dimon comes up with next! Hopefully a book three in this series.
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
The Enforcer by HelenKay Dimon
Book Two of the Games People Play series
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: April 25, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: eARC from Edelweiss
Summary (from Goodreads):
Security expert Matthias Clarke hunts down people who don’t want to be found. His latest prey: the sole survivor of a massacre that killed his brother years ago. Kayla Roy claimed she was a victim of the carnage. Then she disappeared. Matthias thinks Kayla may have actually been the killer—and he wants justice.
Kayla Roy never stays in one place too long and never lets a man get too close. But keeping Matthias at arm’s length may be impossible. Dark and enigmatic, Matthias draws Kayla in from the start. She knows nothing about his connection to her dark past, or his thirst for vengeance. She only knows their attraction feels overpowering—and very dangerous.
Matthias’ suspicions about the sensual Kayla clash with his instinct to protect her, especially when he realizes her life is in danger. But Kayla’s not looking for a savior—especially one who seems hell-bent on tempting her down a lethal path.
What I Liked:
Last year, I read The Fixer and I liked it. It was a new HelenKay Dimon favorite of mine, but I enjoyed it a lot, especially for its originality and uniqueness. I don't read a ton of romantic suspense, but I've enjoyed the ones I've read, especially those by Dimon. The Enforcer was no exception! If anything, I enjoyed this book even more than I enjoyed The Fixer.
The Enforcer is the story of the enforcer, Matthias. He owns a security company and he is an expert at what he does. Right now, he is interested in finding Kayla Roy, sole survivor and former suspect of a brutal massacre (in which his brother died). But when he finds her, he quickly realizes that she didn't do it, that she wasn't and isn't capable of such a crime. Kayla has been running and hiding for years since the horrible massacre in her house at college seven years ago. Someone has been stalking her, leaving threats and watching her, no matter where she goes. When Matthias shows up, she isn't sure who he is, but some part of her knows he isn't here to hurt her. Matthias realizes that she isn't the murderer, and when Kayla's apartment is broken into and trashed, he also realizes that he isn't going to walk way. He will protect her at any cost, even if she doesn't want his help. Matthias isn't backing down, and Kayla isn't going to run and hide anymore.
This book was so entertaining, even for a romantic suspense novel! Well, that's not to say that suspense novels can't be entertaining. But often times, they are tense and a little odd and creepy. This book had tense moments, and a good build-up to the big reveal of the culprit, but it was also fun to read. That's one of the many things I love about romance novels - the tone of the book can still be fun and somewhat light, no matter the content of the book.
I love Matthias and his anti-human self. He isn't really antisocial, but he tries to avoid people. He would much rather be working through some security problem or puzzle or case in his office, than dealing with people. Matthias is similar to Wren (from The Fixer), because he is careful with his words, doesn't say anything he doesn't mean, is direct and honest, and sometimes doesn't have good people skills. Matthias is commanding and bossy and very used to getting his way. He also dresses really nicely and has nice manners. I adore him.
Kayla is the perfect match for Matthias. She is headstrong, independent, bossy, and doesn't take anyone's crap (definitely not Matthias's). She's very smart too, and she has good instincts. Sometimes Kayla is a little too bossy and a bit mean to Matthias (like, one or two times), but she does well to correct her mistakes and/or feel bad about them. I like that she is cautious with him and doesn't trust him immediately, but at the same time, she lets him in.
Kayla is the type of girl who doesn't like to ask for help, and Matthias is the type of guy who will help you whether you like it or not. They are perfect together! They have a lot of back-and-forth banter and comebacks (mostly Kayla, since Matthias is too sophisticated for comebacks - so it seemed). There is a lot of tension and chemistry between them from the start. It was funny to see Matthias do a 180 in terms of his opinion of her (he was hunting her because he thought she was responsible for the murders), but it was also funny to see Kayla do a 180 in terms of her opinion of him (she knew something was off about him and she thought he was a bad guy, but realized that he was on her side).
Suffice it to say, I liked their dynamic. Matthias is demanding, commanding, bossy, and used to people listening to him and being afraid of him. Kayla is independent and bossy herself, and she doesn't like Matthias's high-handedness at first. But she's also not stupid enough to think that she can take of herself after her stalker trashes her apartment. I like that she accepts his help. I also like that he gets put in his place every now and then by her.
Dimon's books are usually pretty hot, but like The Fixer, this one was not nearly as hot as her usual. But still, the chemistry between Matthias and Kayla was on fire, and there were a few steamy scenes that were well-written. The romance was well-written too, and there wasn't too much drama.
The "suspense" part of this romantic suspense novel was pretty interesting! I had a feeling about the culprit when that particular character was first introduced, BUT I never guessed the entire climax. Like, I guessed part of it correctly (in terms of the culprit), but not all of it. I don't want to give anything away so I'm being purposefully vague. I like how the big reveal wasn't entirely what the author set us up to believe! It's more than that. Good for Dimon! This book had a lot of action, plot twists, and a puzzling mystery (several, really). I was hooked! I could not put this book down until I was finished.
Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot - probably more than I enjoyed The Fixer, which I liked (though the female protagonist got on my nerves sometimes). I really hope there will be another book in this series (Garret + Lauren?), because I am here for it!
What I Did Not Like:
I mentioned earlier about how I wanted the steamy scenes to be more, well, steamy. I've read other Dimon books outside this series and those books were smoking hot! This book (and The Fixer) weren't super hot. I think I have too high expectations. Someone new to Dimon might think these books are plenty hot, so don't mind me!
Would I Recommend It:
If you like romantic suspense, give this series a chance! But in general, I highly recommend Dimon's books. Her stories are always so creative and her characters are (for the most part) really likable. Strong, fierce females and swoony, sexy alphas. My favorite of hers is Mine!
Rating:
4 stars. Another Dimon winner! I had a feeling I would enjoy this book and I definitely did. I'm excited to see what Dimon comes up with next! Hopefully a book three in this series.
June 7, 2017
4 Stars
The Games People Play series by HelenKay Dimon is one of those rare M/F series that manages to catch my attention from the first page (every single time), hook, line and sinker.
The Enforcer is a strong sequel, featuring another gripping, fun and sexy romantic suspense plot, with a cast of strong and intelligent characters that easily entertain.
Seven years ago Kayla was the sole survivor of a college house massacre. She's been on the run from her past ever since, constantly moving from place to place, changing her name and limiting her ties to other people. She's vigilant of her surroundings, always keeping one foot out the door in case the time comes again when she has to pack up and run.
When a man named Matthias begins to show up on a regular basis at the cafe Kayla works at, she can tell the mysterious and formidable man is there for reasons far more complicated than he wants her to initially believe. Kayla just knows Matthias' sudden and constant presence somehow relates to her, and the two begin a bit of a cat and mouse game until trust is earned and truths are finally revealed.
Matthias now runs the same security firm that Wren (from The Fixer) and himself were once recruited by. He's a man of many skills, but also a man of few words and fewer friends. He also has strong personal reasons for investigating Kayla and an almost decade old mass murder case, but once he meets the woman herself his priorities begin to shift from that of hunter to protector, especially when it becomes glaringly obvious that the past isn't quite as buried as he expected.
Much like the first story within this series, there is plenty of banter between the MCs that leads to explosive sexy encounters. The suspense plot isn't overly complex or original, but it is perfectly
paced and intriguing enough to keep the reader fully engaged from start to finish.
The cast of characters continues to grow, with plenty of page time for fan favourites from The Fixer, including Wren and his witty and argumentative right hand man Garrett. I think it's safe to say that Garrett is the highlight character from this series for me so far, and I'm dying to get my hands on his own character led story (pretty please!!).
Overall an impressive sequel in what is one of my personal favourite series of 2017. I can't wait to see what comes next.
The Games People Play series by HelenKay Dimon is one of those rare M/F series that manages to catch my attention from the first page (every single time), hook, line and sinker.
The Enforcer is a strong sequel, featuring another gripping, fun and sexy romantic suspense plot, with a cast of strong and intelligent characters that easily entertain.
Seven years ago Kayla was the sole survivor of a college house massacre. She's been on the run from her past ever since, constantly moving from place to place, changing her name and limiting her ties to other people. She's vigilant of her surroundings, always keeping one foot out the door in case the time comes again when she has to pack up and run.
When a man named Matthias begins to show up on a regular basis at the cafe Kayla works at, she can tell the mysterious and formidable man is there for reasons far more complicated than he wants her to initially believe. Kayla just knows Matthias' sudden and constant presence somehow relates to her, and the two begin a bit of a cat and mouse game until trust is earned and truths are finally revealed.
Matthias now runs the same security firm that Wren (from The Fixer) and himself were once recruited by. He's a man of many skills, but also a man of few words and fewer friends. He also has strong personal reasons for investigating Kayla and an almost decade old mass murder case, but once he meets the woman herself his priorities begin to shift from that of hunter to protector, especially when it becomes glaringly obvious that the past isn't quite as buried as he expected.
Much like the first story within this series, there is plenty of banter between the MCs that leads to explosive sexy encounters. The suspense plot isn't overly complex or original, but it is perfectly
paced and intriguing enough to keep the reader fully engaged from start to finish.
The cast of characters continues to grow, with plenty of page time for fan favourites from The Fixer, including Wren and his witty and argumentative right hand man Garrett. I think it's safe to say that Garrett is the highlight character from this series for me so far, and I'm dying to get my hands on his own character led story (pretty please!!).
Overall an impressive sequel in what is one of my personal favourite series of 2017. I can't wait to see what comes next.
August 2, 2018
3.5 Touch & Go for me on this one Stars.
Characters & Chemistry.
Kayla Roy has moved around a lot after the bloodbath that happened at college she has been on the run ever since. She has changed her name a couple of times and has now moved to Annapolis. Working as a bar manager she leads an insular life but has learnt to survive over the past seven years.
Kayla has a quite strength about her where she shows no fear. Where she is stronger and that she is a survivor. She went with the punches here. In the past and now also in the present. She is wary and mistrusts most people but that is understandable.
Matthias Clarke CEO of Quint Enterprises wants to know what happened to his brother seven years ago. Through Mary Patterson (his birth mother) he has been given some information but it’s not enough, so he asks Wren for a favor. Wren grants him that favor but it comes with a string. That string is Garrett.
Matthias is as cynical as they come. He thinks that Kayla had something to do with the murders. Whereas he was protective of Kayla it took him a while to adjust. Why men also think that they are islands I shall never know. I really didn’t care that much about Matthias.
There was chemistry but to be honest I skipped most of the sex scenes, I’m currently just not really interested.
Writing, Plot & Pace.
Streaks of bright crimson slashing across beige paint and linen lampshades.
BAM I was hooked.
I love this author’s writing. The story and characters are engaging yeah, I know I said that in my previous review as well but my dislike for the main characters took my attention away from the overall plot. I enjoyed getting to know them, but they aren’t a couple I would want to revisit. I felt the ending to be unsatisfying for me and what happened with Kayla. Okay so it was something I didn’t see coming. There were a lot of twists I didn’t see coming. The author once again got the banter down pat and the suspense also kept me on my toes.
There were times I struggled with the pace and the plot and others where it flowed well without a problem. I know that there was one time where I had to stop reading as I was too tired to read about their back and forth antics. But once I’d had a good night’s sleep it was fine. But as I mentioned there were touch and go moments. What is always iffy for me is that he skirted the truth a lie by omission is still a lie. There is no other woman drama.
One of kind plot here. Through reading book 5 I still didn’t anticipate some things. There was never a dull moment and I had a lot of fun with this book.
The real star of the book is Garrett and his book is up next.
Verdict.
I liked this book but not as much as I wanted to. The characters are strong and are put through the wringer, but I couldn’t connect with the characters, with their emotions. It is still a strong book in the series but not my kind of book. Please read the series it really is worth it.
Characters & Chemistry.
Kayla Roy has moved around a lot after the bloodbath that happened at college she has been on the run ever since. She has changed her name a couple of times and has now moved to Annapolis. Working as a bar manager she leads an insular life but has learnt to survive over the past seven years.
Kayla has a quite strength about her where she shows no fear. Where she is stronger and that she is a survivor. She went with the punches here. In the past and now also in the present. She is wary and mistrusts most people but that is understandable.
Matthias Clarke CEO of Quint Enterprises wants to know what happened to his brother seven years ago. Through Mary Patterson (his birth mother) he has been given some information but it’s not enough, so he asks Wren for a favor. Wren grants him that favor but it comes with a string. That string is Garrett.
Matthias is as cynical as they come. He thinks that Kayla had something to do with the murders. Whereas he was protective of Kayla it took him a while to adjust. Why men also think that they are islands I shall never know. I really didn’t care that much about Matthias.
There was chemistry but to be honest I skipped most of the sex scenes, I’m currently just not really interested.
Writing, Plot & Pace.
Streaks of bright crimson slashing across beige paint and linen lampshades.
BAM I was hooked.
I love this author’s writing. The story and characters are engaging yeah, I know I said that in my previous review as well but my dislike for the main characters took my attention away from the overall plot. I enjoyed getting to know them, but they aren’t a couple I would want to revisit. I felt the ending to be unsatisfying for me and what happened with Kayla. Okay so it was something I didn’t see coming. There were a lot of twists I didn’t see coming. The author once again got the banter down pat and the suspense also kept me on my toes.
There were times I struggled with the pace and the plot and others where it flowed well without a problem. I know that there was one time where I had to stop reading as I was too tired to read about their back and forth antics. But once I’d had a good night’s sleep it was fine. But as I mentioned there were touch and go moments. What is always iffy for me is that he skirted the truth a lie by omission is still a lie. There is no other woman drama.
One of kind plot here. Through reading book 5 I still didn’t anticipate some things. There was never a dull moment and I had a lot of fun with this book.
The real star of the book is Garrett and his book is up next.
Verdict.
I liked this book but not as much as I wanted to. The characters are strong and are put through the wringer, but I couldn’t connect with the characters, with their emotions. It is still a strong book in the series but not my kind of book. Please read the series it really is worth it.
April 21, 2017
4 Stars - 3 Flames
Man I'm totally diggin' this series. What's there NOT to like?. Amazingly hot guys who are rich and successful. Oh, I can't forget that they're also natural born protectors. Sigh. Be still my heart.
Kayla has been running for the last seven years. Why? Wouldn't you if you witnessed a horrific murder and you were the only survivor? Yep. I know I would. She's managed to stay one step ahead of a stalker she's had ever since. But when two strange men show up at her job, it seems like her little hideaway isn't so hidden anymore. Does she continuing running, or finally face her past? And how much of her past is she willing to share in order to save her life?
Matthias is one of the Quintet. At least that's the name I'm giving them, lol. He's pure dominant yumminess, with absolutely NO people skills. He doesn't really have to have them when he does what he does. But he's quickly learning how to communicate with Kayla. He needs to. Because he needs to find out if she's just a witness to those murders, or the actual murderer. As the story unfolds, Matthias is convinced Kayla isn't the murderer he once thought. But now the clock is ticking faster than usual in regards to her stalker. They're getting more dangerous and her life, and his, have now been put in danger.
I'm so happy that we get to see Wren again in this story. The relationship between Wren, Garrett and Matthias are just as important to me as the relationship that builds between Kayla and Matthias. I've honestly fallen for all of these characters! There is clearly chemistry between the two. But I was a little disappointed with the actual "moment", if you know what I mean. Good thing I was completely enhammered with the story's drama and the Quintet, so the "non-moment" didn't really matter.
Gosh, I can't wait for the next one!
*I received this book from the Jeep Diva in exchange for my honest opinion.
Man I'm totally diggin' this series. What's there NOT to like?. Amazingly hot guys who are rich and successful. Oh, I can't forget that they're also natural born protectors. Sigh. Be still my heart.
Kayla has been running for the last seven years. Why? Wouldn't you if you witnessed a horrific murder and you were the only survivor? Yep. I know I would. She's managed to stay one step ahead of a stalker she's had ever since. But when two strange men show up at her job, it seems like her little hideaway isn't so hidden anymore. Does she continuing running, or finally face her past? And how much of her past is she willing to share in order to save her life?
Matthias is one of the Quintet. At least that's the name I'm giving them, lol. He's pure dominant yumminess, with absolutely NO people skills. He doesn't really have to have them when he does what he does. But he's quickly learning how to communicate with Kayla. He needs to. Because he needs to find out if she's just a witness to those murders, or the actual murderer. As the story unfolds, Matthias is convinced Kayla isn't the murderer he once thought. But now the clock is ticking faster than usual in regards to her stalker. They're getting more dangerous and her life, and his, have now been put in danger.
I'm so happy that we get to see Wren again in this story. The relationship between Wren, Garrett and Matthias are just as important to me as the relationship that builds between Kayla and Matthias. I've honestly fallen for all of these characters! There is clearly chemistry between the two. But I was a little disappointed with the actual "moment", if you know what I mean. Good thing I was completely enhammered with the story's drama and the Quintet, so the "non-moment" didn't really matter.
Gosh, I can't wait for the next one!
*I received this book from the Jeep Diva in exchange for my honest opinion.
June 12, 2017
The Enforcer is the second book in HelenKay Dimon’s
Games People Play
series of romantic suspense novels, which feature heroes who supply skills and services that are perhaps not available from typical law-enforcement organisations; finding people who don’t want to be found, obtaining and using sensitive information and providing security and protection to those who are unable – or don’t want – to go through normal channels. As such, they often operate in that shady area outside the law, doing what needs to be done even though they might need to cross lines in order to do it.
In The Fixer, book one in the series, we met the enigmatic Wren, head of a company specialising in intelligence and information gathering, and who, years earlier, was one of a group of young men who looked to be headed in completely the wrong direction until they were ‘rescued’ by a man named Quint who insisted they accomplish something with their lives. In the course of his business, Wren often has occasion to call upon the services provided by Quint Enterprises, the security firm run by the gruff, taciturn Matthias Clarke. The men are friends – as far as men like them can ever be friends – and more importantly, Wren is one of the very few people that Matthias trusts absolutely.
Matthias had a troubled childhood, growing up in a series of foster homes which ranged from okay to terrible. He’s a loner, and his work is his life; he does his job, eats when he’s hungry, has sex when he has the urge – and he’s content with that. But some months earlier, and completely out of the blue, he was contacted by the birth mother who abandoned him, Mary Patterson, who also told him that he’d had a younger half-brother, Nick, who had been murdered seven years earlier and the case has never been solved. While Matthias is fully aware of Mary’s attempt to manipulate him by trying to send him on a guilt-trip, he nonetheless feels some sort of responsibility to the brother he never knew, and agrees to see what he can find out.
Seven years earlier, Kayla Roy was the sole survivor of a brutal multiple murder. She became a prime suspect in the killings in the early stages of the investigation, but in the absence of any real evidence, she was never charged. Still, she disappeared not long afterwards and has spent the last seven years on the run, never putting down roots or staying too long in any one place. Now, however, she is the closest thing to settled she’s been in all that time, in the small, seafront town of Annapolis, where she waits tables at the local café.
When a man she later describes as “the walking definition of tall, dark and smoldering” enters her café and calmly orders lunch, Kayla’s instinct is to run. But even though she’s suspicious of his motives, there’s something oddly charming and reassuring about the guy, and she can’t deny that she finds him very attractive.
To start with, Matthias suspects that Kayla may have been responsible for the murders and is determined to secure some sort of justice for his brother. But as the days pass and they get to know each other a little more, he revises his opinion, realising that although there is something haunting her, it’s not the guilt of a killer.
Ms. Dimon crafts an intriguing plot that unfolds at a pace that satisfies the reader’s need for forward motion while allowing time for the romance between Matthias and Kayla to develop and also for some insight into the relationships between Matthias, Wren and Garrett, Wren’s right-hand man, who has been detailed to provide help and back-up on this job. The banter between them is fabulous; Wren and Matthias are obviously men who are naturally tight-lipped and very literal, whereas Garrett is chatty and funny, taking the opportunities afforded him to poke affectionate fun at them both. It’s obvious though, that they’d do anything for each other, and the good-natured grousing and teasing between Garrett and Matthias especially, is a highlight of the book.
I liked the way that both Matthias and Kayla have to learn how to be part of a couple. Kayla doesn’t do relationships given her need for privacy and her reluctance to put down roots, so she is naturally wary of the strength of the attraction she feels towards Matthias. Like Wren in the previous book, Matthias is rather lacking in people skills; he’s blunt to the point of abrasiveness, a master of evasion when it comes to questions he doesn’t want to answer and doesn’t do small talk. People consider him a straight shooter, and he’s proud of that; he’s good at his job and so far that’s been the most important thing in his adult life. But with Kayla he finds he actually wants to be part of something else, although he has no idea to go about it and not being in complete control of the situation is something he finds difficult to deal with.
And he is keeping a long-buried secret of his own, one that Kayla’s situation brings to the surface in a way that eventually makes it impossible to ignore any longer. With both Matthias and Kayla somehow sensing the other is keeping secrets, their relationship is a continual push-pull as they take a step closer emotionally only for something to happen that causes them to step back.
This is the first time I’ve read a book by HelenKay Dimon, and I definitely enjoyed The Enforcer enough to want to read more of her work. The balance between thriller and romance is just about right, and while there were moments I wanted to tell Kayla, Matthias or both of them to “just talk about it already!” those moments were few and far between and their reticence does generally make sense in terms of their characters as established. The romance is sexy and rather sweet, and the verbal back-and-forth between Matthias and Kayla is laden with wry humour and affection, with plenty of sparks flying between them.
Although this is the second book in a series, it works perfectly well as a standalone and I will definitely be looking out for future instalments.
In The Fixer, book one in the series, we met the enigmatic Wren, head of a company specialising in intelligence and information gathering, and who, years earlier, was one of a group of young men who looked to be headed in completely the wrong direction until they were ‘rescued’ by a man named Quint who insisted they accomplish something with their lives. In the course of his business, Wren often has occasion to call upon the services provided by Quint Enterprises, the security firm run by the gruff, taciturn Matthias Clarke. The men are friends – as far as men like them can ever be friends – and more importantly, Wren is one of the very few people that Matthias trusts absolutely.
Matthias had a troubled childhood, growing up in a series of foster homes which ranged from okay to terrible. He’s a loner, and his work is his life; he does his job, eats when he’s hungry, has sex when he has the urge – and he’s content with that. But some months earlier, and completely out of the blue, he was contacted by the birth mother who abandoned him, Mary Patterson, who also told him that he’d had a younger half-brother, Nick, who had been murdered seven years earlier and the case has never been solved. While Matthias is fully aware of Mary’s attempt to manipulate him by trying to send him on a guilt-trip, he nonetheless feels some sort of responsibility to the brother he never knew, and agrees to see what he can find out.
Seven years earlier, Kayla Roy was the sole survivor of a brutal multiple murder. She became a prime suspect in the killings in the early stages of the investigation, but in the absence of any real evidence, she was never charged. Still, she disappeared not long afterwards and has spent the last seven years on the run, never putting down roots or staying too long in any one place. Now, however, she is the closest thing to settled she’s been in all that time, in the small, seafront town of Annapolis, where she waits tables at the local café.
When a man she later describes as “the walking definition of tall, dark and smoldering” enters her café and calmly orders lunch, Kayla’s instinct is to run. But even though she’s suspicious of his motives, there’s something oddly charming and reassuring about the guy, and she can’t deny that she finds him very attractive.
To start with, Matthias suspects that Kayla may have been responsible for the murders and is determined to secure some sort of justice for his brother. But as the days pass and they get to know each other a little more, he revises his opinion, realising that although there is something haunting her, it’s not the guilt of a killer.
Ms. Dimon crafts an intriguing plot that unfolds at a pace that satisfies the reader’s need for forward motion while allowing time for the romance between Matthias and Kayla to develop and also for some insight into the relationships between Matthias, Wren and Garrett, Wren’s right-hand man, who has been detailed to provide help and back-up on this job. The banter between them is fabulous; Wren and Matthias are obviously men who are naturally tight-lipped and very literal, whereas Garrett is chatty and funny, taking the opportunities afforded him to poke affectionate fun at them both. It’s obvious though, that they’d do anything for each other, and the good-natured grousing and teasing between Garrett and Matthias especially, is a highlight of the book.
I liked the way that both Matthias and Kayla have to learn how to be part of a couple. Kayla doesn’t do relationships given her need for privacy and her reluctance to put down roots, so she is naturally wary of the strength of the attraction she feels towards Matthias. Like Wren in the previous book, Matthias is rather lacking in people skills; he’s blunt to the point of abrasiveness, a master of evasion when it comes to questions he doesn’t want to answer and doesn’t do small talk. People consider him a straight shooter, and he’s proud of that; he’s good at his job and so far that’s been the most important thing in his adult life. But with Kayla he finds he actually wants to be part of something else, although he has no idea to go about it and not being in complete control of the situation is something he finds difficult to deal with.
And he is keeping a long-buried secret of his own, one that Kayla’s situation brings to the surface in a way that eventually makes it impossible to ignore any longer. With both Matthias and Kayla somehow sensing the other is keeping secrets, their relationship is a continual push-pull as they take a step closer emotionally only for something to happen that causes them to step back.
This is the first time I’ve read a book by HelenKay Dimon, and I definitely enjoyed The Enforcer enough to want to read more of her work. The balance between thriller and romance is just about right, and while there were moments I wanted to tell Kayla, Matthias or both of them to “just talk about it already!” those moments were few and far between and their reticence does generally make sense in terms of their characters as established. The romance is sexy and rather sweet, and the verbal back-and-forth between Matthias and Kayla is laden with wry humour and affection, with plenty of sparks flying between them.
Although this is the second book in a series, it works perfectly well as a standalone and I will definitely be looking out for future instalments.
July 3, 2017
So easy to read. I love the alphas in this series.
October 31, 2017
He'd had great sex before and had known a lot of amazing women.
like i want to know that....
like i want to know that....
October 3, 2020
I couldn't get past the implausible plot of the two main characters having the same secret (which helps facilitate the soulmate process, I suppose) to enjoy the suspense and the relationship was not convincingly drawn.
July 28, 2018
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Je suis totalement fan de la collection Love Addiction des éditions J’ai lu pour elle, car elle m’apporte bon nombre d’histoire incluant de l’amour bien entendu, mais surtout du suspens et des énigmes à résoudre. Investigations ne déroge pas à la règle avec à sa tête une auteure que je prends de plus en plus de plaisir à découvrir et qui sait exactement comment me tenir en haleine.
Nouveau tome donc pour cette série que j’avais grandement appréciée et qu’il me tardait de retrouver. Kayla et Matthias sont des personnages auxquels on s’attache très facilement d’autant que leurs rapports s’annoncent de plus en plus complexes au fil du temps. Entre malversation, trahison, menace et intimidations, ce duo va devoir se montrer judicieux et ne pas se lancer la tête la première dans le nœud de problème qui se profile à l’horizon. Une affaire délicate donc, une relation intense et une ambiance à couper au couteau, il ne m’en fallait pas plus pour dévorer les 400 pages de ce roman.
Je suis véritablement conquise par ce couple et par la direction qu’a prise l’auteure les concernant. Il aurait été très simple de les réunir et de leur faire vivre un looping émotionnel sans chercher les difficultés supplémentaires. Toutefois, c’est bien mal connaître Helenkay Dimon qui leur a ficelé une romance au goût de danger, de passion et de remise en question. Il est d’ailleurs difficile d’envisager une pause durant cette lecture tant elle entremêle les révélations et les rebondissements. Elle accroche très rapidement le lecteur et l’entraine avec une facilité déconcertante dans son univers.
J’ai adoré chacun de leurs échanges, chacune de leurs répliques et chacun de leur rapprochement. Tout en se méfiant l’un de l’autre et en évoluant dans cette histoire, ils n’arrivent ni à se faire confiance ni à résister à cette attraction électrique qui crépite entre eux. Il y a tant de secrets, tant de non-dits et de culpabilité que j’ai eu du mal à me dire qu’ils pourraient trouver le bonheur recherché. Cependant, je suis ravie de leur parcours, subjuguée par la profondeur de leurs sentiments et complètement charmée par le dénouement stupéfiant de ce livre.
L’homme de main est un texte qui peut se lire indépendamment du premier, même s’il est vrai qu’il vaut toujours mieux connaître toutes les subtilités d’une saga pour en apprécier pleinement son contenu. Kayla et Matthias ont comblé toutes mes attentes et il me tarde d’ores et déjà de suivre la suite de leurs aventures grâce à Gabrielle et Harrison qui sauront à coup sûr garder mon engouement intact. Vivement qu’une date soit enfin annoncée !
Je suis totalement fan de la collection Love Addiction des éditions J’ai lu pour elle, car elle m’apporte bon nombre d’histoire incluant de l’amour bien entendu, mais surtout du suspens et des énigmes à résoudre. Investigations ne déroge pas à la règle avec à sa tête une auteure que je prends de plus en plus de plaisir à découvrir et qui sait exactement comment me tenir en haleine.
Nouveau tome donc pour cette série que j’avais grandement appréciée et qu’il me tardait de retrouver. Kayla et Matthias sont des personnages auxquels on s’attache très facilement d’autant que leurs rapports s’annoncent de plus en plus complexes au fil du temps. Entre malversation, trahison, menace et intimidations, ce duo va devoir se montrer judicieux et ne pas se lancer la tête la première dans le nœud de problème qui se profile à l’horizon. Une affaire délicate donc, une relation intense et une ambiance à couper au couteau, il ne m’en fallait pas plus pour dévorer les 400 pages de ce roman.
Je suis véritablement conquise par ce couple et par la direction qu’a prise l’auteure les concernant. Il aurait été très simple de les réunir et de leur faire vivre un looping émotionnel sans chercher les difficultés supplémentaires. Toutefois, c’est bien mal connaître Helenkay Dimon qui leur a ficelé une romance au goût de danger, de passion et de remise en question. Il est d’ailleurs difficile d’envisager une pause durant cette lecture tant elle entremêle les révélations et les rebondissements. Elle accroche très rapidement le lecteur et l’entraine avec une facilité déconcertante dans son univers.
J’ai adoré chacun de leurs échanges, chacune de leurs répliques et chacun de leur rapprochement. Tout en se méfiant l’un de l’autre et en évoluant dans cette histoire, ils n’arrivent ni à se faire confiance ni à résister à cette attraction électrique qui crépite entre eux. Il y a tant de secrets, tant de non-dits et de culpabilité que j’ai eu du mal à me dire qu’ils pourraient trouver le bonheur recherché. Cependant, je suis ravie de leur parcours, subjuguée par la profondeur de leurs sentiments et complètement charmée par le dénouement stupéfiant de ce livre.
L’homme de main est un texte qui peut se lire indépendamment du premier, même s’il est vrai qu’il vaut toujours mieux connaître toutes les subtilités d’une saga pour en apprécier pleinement son contenu. Kayla et Matthias ont comblé toutes mes attentes et il me tarde d’ores et déjà de suivre la suite de leurs aventures grâce à Gabrielle et Harrison qui sauront à coup sûr garder mon engouement intact. Vivement qu’une date soit enfin annoncée !
April 26, 2017
Reading The Enforcer was one of those experiences that when I finished it I just lay there, holding my kindle in my arms, and smiled. What a wonderful story this is!
I love HelenKay Dimon's style of writing. The dialog is so brilliant with the clever twists of words, the roundabout answers, the wit, the subtle humor, the banter. It flows so fluently I want to treasure every word of the tale.
Like the humor in the story, the suspense is subtle though the culprit is cunning and dodgy, and the danger surrounding them is real. Yet the presence of Matthias Clarke and his team gave a sense a security that was easy to trust and depend on.
Matthias might come off as a blunt, straightforward type of a guy with no people skills what so ever. But inside there is a man with a big, tender heart, a kind soul, a caring man that was easy to fall for and cheer for his success. His inner circle of people is very limited, he doesn't open up and share his thoughts and feelings, his troublesome past and tough childhood. Yet when Kayla Roy walks into his life, everything changes. It was like watching poetry in motion to see Matthias fall for Kayla. It was passionate, beautiful, delightful, real, raw, and true. The moments they had with each other were dear and cherishable, I was completely falling with them, smiling and sighing with my heart content.
Kayla and Matthias had a lot in common. They were both survivors, they were tough, capable, and dependable. They were not perfect, yet they aimed for the best and regretted the past mistakes. Kayla had been on the run for so long, she was weary of the constant hiding. With Matthias, she felt cared for, secure, protected, treasured.
Not only were there hot passion and adoration towards each other, Matthias and Kayla genuinely liked each other. They enjoyed each other's company, appreciated each other, and accepted each other with faults, weaknesses, and mistakes and all.
With the charming ensemble of characters who all tribute to the story and helped to move the plot forward, with the constant danger and threat to Kayla's life, the suspicions, the escalating attacks, and the romance, watching those two broken souls to find love and peace within each other, I adored every single moment of this story.
~ Five Spoons!
I love HelenKay Dimon's style of writing. The dialog is so brilliant with the clever twists of words, the roundabout answers, the wit, the subtle humor, the banter. It flows so fluently I want to treasure every word of the tale.
Like the humor in the story, the suspense is subtle though the culprit is cunning and dodgy, and the danger surrounding them is real. Yet the presence of Matthias Clarke and his team gave a sense a security that was easy to trust and depend on.
Matthias might come off as a blunt, straightforward type of a guy with no people skills what so ever. But inside there is a man with a big, tender heart, a kind soul, a caring man that was easy to fall for and cheer for his success. His inner circle of people is very limited, he doesn't open up and share his thoughts and feelings, his troublesome past and tough childhood. Yet when Kayla Roy walks into his life, everything changes. It was like watching poetry in motion to see Matthias fall for Kayla. It was passionate, beautiful, delightful, real, raw, and true. The moments they had with each other were dear and cherishable, I was completely falling with them, smiling and sighing with my heart content.
Kayla and Matthias had a lot in common. They were both survivors, they were tough, capable, and dependable. They were not perfect, yet they aimed for the best and regretted the past mistakes. Kayla had been on the run for so long, she was weary of the constant hiding. With Matthias, she felt cared for, secure, protected, treasured.
Not only were there hot passion and adoration towards each other, Matthias and Kayla genuinely liked each other. They enjoyed each other's company, appreciated each other, and accepted each other with faults, weaknesses, and mistakes and all.
With the charming ensemble of characters who all tribute to the story and helped to move the plot forward, with the constant danger and threat to Kayla's life, the suspicions, the escalating attacks, and the romance, watching those two broken souls to find love and peace within each other, I adored every single moment of this story.
~ Five Spoons!
February 14, 2022
Este libro me gustó solo desde el 77% hasta casi el final. Previo a eso me costó horrores seguir, se me hacia lento porque los personajes se me hacían INSOPORTABLES, menos Garret y un poco el protagonista masculino. Fui esperando un odio enorme de Matthias a Kayla, pero no pasó. Kayla, al principio, pensaba que él era uno de esos investigadores que la seguían pero igual se acercó a él, o sea ??? Decía estar con pánico pero ahí iba ella.
Cuando se revela lo que hizo Kayla y quien fue el asesino de sus amigos recién me logró enganchar y me puse a leer sin soltarlo, pero para esto ya era casi el final. Un horror. No conecté con ningún personaje ni con el shipp porque era drama y 0 charla entre ellos. Unos insoportables. Me gustó ver a Wren (del libro anterior), lo amé más acá porque ya se vio el personaje con su evolución.
Cuando se revela lo que hizo Kayla y quien fue el asesino de sus amigos recién me logró enganchar y me puse a leer sin soltarlo, pero para esto ya era casi el final. Un horror. No conecté con ningún personaje ni con el shipp porque era drama y 0 charla entre ellos. Unos insoportables. Me gustó ver a Wren (del libro anterior), lo amé más acá porque ya se vio el personaje con su evolución.
February 20, 2018
Really good. Kayla is an amazingly strong person, and the reveal of her big secret really surprised me. Matthias is yummy in that alpha, dominant but with some self-awareness. I gotta say I wouldn’t want to live in this small town - between Lauren and Kayla, there are a lot of killers and dead bodies around...
Bought from kobo
Bought from kobo
May 24, 2017
Plot: 3/5
Characterisation: 4.5/5
Prose: 4/5
How much I enjoyed it: 3/5
Characterisation: 4.5/5
Prose: 4/5
How much I enjoyed it: 3/5
June 26, 2018
Dans ce nouveau tome, nous retrouvons tous les éléments qui m'avaient séduite dans le 1er tome. Helenkay Dimon sait nous proposer des hommes ténébreux et renfermés sur eux mêmes qui vont parvenir à s'ouvrir en découvrant une femme pas comme les autres.
je suis toujours aussi fan de la saga Investigations car ces romans nous offrent de beaux moments de lectures. Helenkay Dimon nous plonge au coeur d'une intrigue palpitante et haletante qu'on a envie de découvrir . Ses personnages seront nous attendrir et nous donner envie de mieux les connaître. Si vous n'avez pas encore découvert cette saga, il est temps d'y remédier.
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je suis toujours aussi fan de la saga Investigations car ces romans nous offrent de beaux moments de lectures. Helenkay Dimon nous plonge au coeur d'une intrigue palpitante et haletante qu'on a envie de découvrir . Ses personnages seront nous attendrir et nous donner envie de mieux les connaître. Si vous n'avez pas encore découvert cette saga, il est temps d'y remédier.
Chronique complète http://thelovelyteacheraddictions.blo...
July 8, 2018
Bon, eh bien HelenKay Dimon va finir par avoir ma peau avec ses hommes d’Investigations ! Que ce soit Wren dans le premier tome, ou Matthias dans celui-ci, je peux vous dire qu’ils envoient du lourd de chez lourd. Wren et Matthias sont deux hommes avec une aura remplie de mystères que l’on a obligatoirement envie de mieux connaître, quitte à s’y brûler les ailes ou pire, y perdre son âme.
Matthias est ami avec Wren depuis de nombreuses années, ils ont tout deux été des enfants de Quint, cet homme qui les a aidé à se focaliser sur autre chose que la haine. Un lien très fort c’est créé entre eux, ainsi qu’avec les autres enfants dont Quint c’est occupé à l’époque. Aujourd’hui, Quint a prit sa retraite et c’est Matthias qui est à la tête de Quint Enterprise. C’est tout naturellement que lorsque Matthias a besoin de l’aide de Wren celui-ci est automatiquement présent, et inversement. Si Matthias demande un coup de main à Wren, c’est qu’il se trouve dans une situation étrange, sa mère biologique, qu’il ne connaissait pas jusqu’ici, lui a parlé de son demi-frère Nick, celui-ci a été assassiné sept ans plus tôt avec deux autres de ses amis de fac. Une seule personne a survécu à ce massacre, cette femme ne peut donc qu’être la personne qui les a assassiné et Mary, la mère biologique de Matthias, veut qu’enfin la vérité éclate au grand jour. Matthias qui n’a pas connu ce demi-frère va pourtant se sentir investit de cette mission, il veut lui aussi découvrir la vérité. Il lui faut alors retrouver cette survivante et lui faire avouer, peu importe ce que cela lui coûtera. C’est ainsi qu’il va demander l’aide de Wren, pour localiser cette femme, chose que Garrett , un des hommes de Wren, va faire sans perdre de temps et très rapidement.
Kayla est la survivante du massacre, lorsque ses amis se sont fait tués, elle était sous la douche. Elle a été accusée de ces meurtres mais rien ne prouvant que c’était elle, eh bien elle n’a finalement pas été poursuivie, cependant elle a préféré disparaître de la circulation. Cela fait maintenant sept longues années qu’elle fui toute relation, que ce soit intime ou simplement une amitié, elle ne veut plus se lier à personne, elle doit être prête à partir à tout moment, alors inutile de s’attacher à quelqu’un. Pour ce faire, elle tente de passer le plus inaperçue possible, de se fondre dans la masse. Bien que sa situation aurait pu la rendre morose et antipathique, elle est au contraire ouverte aux autres, alors que l’on s’attend à rencontrer une jeune femme assez sombre, elle est au contraire pleine de lumière, pleine de gaieté.
Lorsque Matthias et Garrett débarquent à Annapolis, elle ressent cette sensation de devoir à nouveau tout quitter pour recommencer ailleurs. Pourtant, Matthias va l’intriguer, réussir à lui faire comprendre qu’elle doit rester, sans pour autant lui révéler ce qu’il sait, mais quelque pat au fond d’elle, elle est persuadée que quelque chose cloche. Sans trop de difficultés, Matthias va réussir à se faire une petite place dans la vie de Kayla, et heureusement pour elle, car peu de temps après, les événements vont s’enchaîner. Son appartement va être mit sans dessus dessous, des menaces vont être placardées sur un de ses murs, il n’en faudra pas plus à Matthias pour se sentir investi d’une autre mission que celle de découvrir la vérité, il va vouloir la protéger envers et contre tous.
Une relation va petit à petit se mettre en place entre eux, s’ils ne peuvent nier l’attirance qu’ils ont l’un envers l’autre, les secrets et les non-dits ne peuvent faire que du tort. Cette relation est-elle dès le départ vouée à l’échec ? Qui est derrière le cambriolage et la tentative de meurtre sur Kayla ? Mary, la mère biologique de Matthias est-elle totalement innocente ?
Tout comme pour le premier tome, je suis passée par une multitude d’émotions, de l’angoisse à la joie, de la peur à l’interrogation. N’oublions pas les scènes érotiques qui enrichissent cette histoire, si vous trouvez qu’il fait chaud en plein soleil, faites connaissance avec Matthias et là vous pourrez dire que la température a encore augmenté de quelques degrés ! Outre les personnages principaux, qui sont Kayla et Matthias, il y a également Garret qui prend une place importante ici, tout comme Wren, mais celui-ci un peu moins, eh puis lui nous le connaissons déjà. Garret est un homme mystérieux qui a réussi à éveiller mon intérêt, j’ai d’ailleurs découvert que le tome 2.5 lui était consacré, je n’ai pas résisté à l’acheter, j’ai envie d’en savoir plus sur ce personnage, ainsi que sur Lauren, la seule amie de Kayla, son histoire avec son mari disparu en mer m’intrigue, et au fil de ce second tome, on en vient à se poser quelques questions sur elle, j’espère en savoir plus sur elle et mieux la connaître avec le tome 2.5.
En attendant, je vous recommande de faire connaissance avec Matthias, il ne peut vous laisser indifférente. Profitez-en pour mieux connaître Wren avec le premier tome si ce n’est déjà fait, vous m’en direz des nouvelles 🙂
Matthias est ami avec Wren depuis de nombreuses années, ils ont tout deux été des enfants de Quint, cet homme qui les a aidé à se focaliser sur autre chose que la haine. Un lien très fort c’est créé entre eux, ainsi qu’avec les autres enfants dont Quint c’est occupé à l’époque. Aujourd’hui, Quint a prit sa retraite et c’est Matthias qui est à la tête de Quint Enterprise. C’est tout naturellement que lorsque Matthias a besoin de l’aide de Wren celui-ci est automatiquement présent, et inversement. Si Matthias demande un coup de main à Wren, c’est qu’il se trouve dans une situation étrange, sa mère biologique, qu’il ne connaissait pas jusqu’ici, lui a parlé de son demi-frère Nick, celui-ci a été assassiné sept ans plus tôt avec deux autres de ses amis de fac. Une seule personne a survécu à ce massacre, cette femme ne peut donc qu’être la personne qui les a assassiné et Mary, la mère biologique de Matthias, veut qu’enfin la vérité éclate au grand jour. Matthias qui n’a pas connu ce demi-frère va pourtant se sentir investit de cette mission, il veut lui aussi découvrir la vérité. Il lui faut alors retrouver cette survivante et lui faire avouer, peu importe ce que cela lui coûtera. C’est ainsi qu’il va demander l’aide de Wren, pour localiser cette femme, chose que Garrett , un des hommes de Wren, va faire sans perdre de temps et très rapidement.
Kayla est la survivante du massacre, lorsque ses amis se sont fait tués, elle était sous la douche. Elle a été accusée de ces meurtres mais rien ne prouvant que c’était elle, eh bien elle n’a finalement pas été poursuivie, cependant elle a préféré disparaître de la circulation. Cela fait maintenant sept longues années qu’elle fui toute relation, que ce soit intime ou simplement une amitié, elle ne veut plus se lier à personne, elle doit être prête à partir à tout moment, alors inutile de s’attacher à quelqu’un. Pour ce faire, elle tente de passer le plus inaperçue possible, de se fondre dans la masse. Bien que sa situation aurait pu la rendre morose et antipathique, elle est au contraire ouverte aux autres, alors que l’on s’attend à rencontrer une jeune femme assez sombre, elle est au contraire pleine de lumière, pleine de gaieté.
Lorsque Matthias et Garrett débarquent à Annapolis, elle ressent cette sensation de devoir à nouveau tout quitter pour recommencer ailleurs. Pourtant, Matthias va l’intriguer, réussir à lui faire comprendre qu’elle doit rester, sans pour autant lui révéler ce qu’il sait, mais quelque pat au fond d’elle, elle est persuadée que quelque chose cloche. Sans trop de difficultés, Matthias va réussir à se faire une petite place dans la vie de Kayla, et heureusement pour elle, car peu de temps après, les événements vont s’enchaîner. Son appartement va être mit sans dessus dessous, des menaces vont être placardées sur un de ses murs, il n’en faudra pas plus à Matthias pour se sentir investi d’une autre mission que celle de découvrir la vérité, il va vouloir la protéger envers et contre tous.
Une relation va petit à petit se mettre en place entre eux, s’ils ne peuvent nier l’attirance qu’ils ont l’un envers l’autre, les secrets et les non-dits ne peuvent faire que du tort. Cette relation est-elle dès le départ vouée à l’échec ? Qui est derrière le cambriolage et la tentative de meurtre sur Kayla ? Mary, la mère biologique de Matthias est-elle totalement innocente ?
Tout comme pour le premier tome, je suis passée par une multitude d’émotions, de l’angoisse à la joie, de la peur à l’interrogation. N’oublions pas les scènes érotiques qui enrichissent cette histoire, si vous trouvez qu’il fait chaud en plein soleil, faites connaissance avec Matthias et là vous pourrez dire que la température a encore augmenté de quelques degrés ! Outre les personnages principaux, qui sont Kayla et Matthias, il y a également Garret qui prend une place importante ici, tout comme Wren, mais celui-ci un peu moins, eh puis lui nous le connaissons déjà. Garret est un homme mystérieux qui a réussi à éveiller mon intérêt, j’ai d’ailleurs découvert que le tome 2.5 lui était consacré, je n’ai pas résisté à l’acheter, j’ai envie d’en savoir plus sur ce personnage, ainsi que sur Lauren, la seule amie de Kayla, son histoire avec son mari disparu en mer m’intrigue, et au fil de ce second tome, on en vient à se poser quelques questions sur elle, j’espère en savoir plus sur elle et mieux la connaître avec le tome 2.5.
En attendant, je vous recommande de faire connaissance avec Matthias, il ne peut vous laisser indifférente. Profitez-en pour mieux connaître Wren avec le premier tome si ce n’est déjà fait, vous m’en direz des nouvelles 🙂
May 18, 2017
The Enforcer by HelenKay Dimon was just as mysterious and intriguing as The Fixer in the Games People Play series and can be read as a stand alone. From the very first page you will be hooked. The Enforcer is full of intrigue and mystery and you can’t help but keep reading all the way until the every end. Matthias and Kayla are fantastic characters. Broken. Defensive. Strong. And quite perfect together! They challenge one another but also lean on each other.
Matthias is tasked with finding Kayla to hope solve a massacre that happened years ago. He is misled by the person requesting this, but learns it the hard way. Kayla is careful of Matthias from the beginning. She has been on the run for a long time and knows when danger is near. Somehow, through Matthias’ creepy (according to another character Garrett) ways, he gets a foot in the door with Kayla. Slowly but surely their relationship begins and the mystery starts to unfold. It’s quite a read!
I like a good suspense story and The Enforcer has plenty of that. I found my heart racing several times. Dimon does a great job with all the descriptions and emotions of each character in the story. I suspected a few people as the murder but was quite surprised at the end.
I don’t think I can write a review and not talk about Garrett. We met him in The Fixer and get a lot more of him in The Enforcer. Garrett tags along against Matthias’ will and just adds so much to the scenes he is in. He is hilarious, smart, sarcastic and just pure joy to read about.
If you are looking for a well written, romantic suspense with strong characters, heart pumping action, passion and an engaging plot, give The Enforcer a try!
Matthias is tasked with finding Kayla to hope solve a massacre that happened years ago. He is misled by the person requesting this, but learns it the hard way. Kayla is careful of Matthias from the beginning. She has been on the run for a long time and knows when danger is near. Somehow, through Matthias’ creepy (according to another character Garrett) ways, he gets a foot in the door with Kayla. Slowly but surely their relationship begins and the mystery starts to unfold. It’s quite a read!
I like a good suspense story and The Enforcer has plenty of that. I found my heart racing several times. Dimon does a great job with all the descriptions and emotions of each character in the story. I suspected a few people as the murder but was quite surprised at the end.
I don’t think I can write a review and not talk about Garrett. We met him in The Fixer and get a lot more of him in The Enforcer. Garrett tags along against Matthias’ will and just adds so much to the scenes he is in. He is hilarious, smart, sarcastic and just pure joy to read about.
If you are looking for a well written, romantic suspense with strong characters, heart pumping action, passion and an engaging plot, give The Enforcer a try!
July 20, 2018
Security expert Matthias Clarke hunts down people who don’t want to be found. His latest prey: the sole survivor of a massacre that killed his brother years ago. Kayla Roy claimed she was a victim of the carnage. Then she disappeared. Matthias thinks Kayla may have actually been the killer—and he wants justice.
Kayla Roy never stays in one place too long and never lets a man get too close. But keeping Matthias at arm’s length may be impossible. Dark and enigmatic, Matthias draws Kayla in from the start. She knows nothing about his connection to her dark past, or his thirst for vengeance. She only knows their attraction feels overpowering—and very dangerous.
Matthias’s suspicions about the sensual Kayla clash with his instinct to protect her, especially when he realizes her life is in danger. But Kayla’s not looking for a savior—especially one who seems hell-bent on tempting her down a lethal path.
I did not like this book as much as the others, but it wasn't bad. I guess every series has a book that just doesn't do it for you. It was overall a good book, but at the end there where two things Kayla did that just didn't sit right. She kept saying they had to do it so they could move forward with their "new start" which was hogwash. Neither of those things impacted her life in a positive way and one could have sent her to jail. "Paul's" reaction didn't really fit either. All that drama and then let's forget it? Anyway, that really ruined the book for me because it just felt wrong and out of character for both of them. Otherwise, the story while not my favorite was enjoyable. I will continue the series.
Kayla Roy never stays in one place too long and never lets a man get too close. But keeping Matthias at arm’s length may be impossible. Dark and enigmatic, Matthias draws Kayla in from the start. She knows nothing about his connection to her dark past, or his thirst for vengeance. She only knows their attraction feels overpowering—and very dangerous.
Matthias’s suspicions about the sensual Kayla clash with his instinct to protect her, especially when he realizes her life is in danger. But Kayla’s not looking for a savior—especially one who seems hell-bent on tempting her down a lethal path.
I did not like this book as much as the others, but it wasn't bad. I guess every series has a book that just doesn't do it for you. It was overall a good book, but at the end there where two things Kayla did that just didn't sit right. She kept saying they had to do it so they could move forward with their "new start" which was hogwash. Neither of those things impacted her life in a positive way and one could have sent her to jail. "Paul's" reaction didn't really fit either. All that drama and then let's forget it? Anyway, that really ruined the book for me because it just felt wrong and out of character for both of them. Otherwise, the story while not my favorite was enjoyable. I will continue the series.
May 5, 2017
A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH...
Helenkay, I have read The Fixer , and was blown away from the feels the were coming off in waves from that book, Wren was a direct Alpha male and his sidekick , Garrett hope he gets his own book as well
This book, tho book right here, I was floored, it was gripping, Raw, and it devoured me whole in 2 days. Matthias and Kayla had any amazing chemistry like no other , I laughed so hard in parts of it, (shaking my head)....and was so sad for them both, I cried..
The best part of all it was the way each character in the book seemed as tho they all belonged together in one capacity or another.. Wren and his wife , now Mathias and Kayla...Hopefully Garrett will get a shot at his own Happiness. But you mentioned 5. mmm .hint hint.
MATTHIAS CLARKE , THE ENFORCER, no emotions, no ties, no family, no one.....
until one day his mother came to him, the one he never knew. The one he wanted desperately to love him. The brother he will come to know , but never meet.
He saw her, met her, was curious about her, but the secrets she is hiding , will they tie in with his half brother. The one he has been trying to find ...Does Kayla hold all the secrets or does he have few of his own to share with her.
It would be great to have more of this series, I absolutely loved the 2 so far, I hope you have more on the way. I would so live to read them. I will definitely recommend any of these books to Everyone...
Helenkay, I have read The Fixer , and was blown away from the feels the were coming off in waves from that book, Wren was a direct Alpha male and his sidekick , Garrett hope he gets his own book as well
This book, tho book right here, I was floored, it was gripping, Raw, and it devoured me whole in 2 days. Matthias and Kayla had any amazing chemistry like no other , I laughed so hard in parts of it, (shaking my head)....and was so sad for them both, I cried..
The best part of all it was the way each character in the book seemed as tho they all belonged together in one capacity or another.. Wren and his wife , now Mathias and Kayla...Hopefully Garrett will get a shot at his own Happiness. But you mentioned 5. mmm .hint hint.
MATTHIAS CLARKE , THE ENFORCER, no emotions, no ties, no family, no one.....
until one day his mother came to him, the one he never knew. The one he wanted desperately to love him. The brother he will come to know , but never meet.
He saw her, met her, was curious about her, but the secrets she is hiding , will they tie in with his half brother. The one he has been trying to find ...Does Kayla hold all the secrets or does he have few of his own to share with her.
It would be great to have more of this series, I absolutely loved the 2 so far, I hope you have more on the way. I would so live to read them. I will definitely recommend any of these books to Everyone...
May 24, 2017
Matthias Clarke is an unusual hero. He was socially awkward and more comfortable with reports, directing his employees at his security firm than talking to people. His birth mother (who gave him up at birth,) located Matthias and asked him to find Kayla Roy the sole survivor of the murder of her son and Kayla’s roommates seven years ago in college. After the murders, Kayla disappeared and hid. She moved nine times and changed her name several times.
Because Matthias' was raised in numerous foster homes, he did not trust easily. Matthias was brilliant, capable and successful at finding people who did not want to be found. He located Kayla Roy, as she called herself currently, living and working in Annapolis. Since it was close to his business in Washington D.C., he relocated to an inn to be near Kayla and conduct work from his hotel. He was both intrigued by and sexually attracted to her.
That made things complicated because he suspected Kayla was the killer. Discovering the truth of what happened seven years earlier kept me interested the entire book. Additionally, there was a current threat to Kayla. Both of them had dark secrets in their past. When they told each other, they helped each other to move forward and gave hope for the future. Seeing Matthias and Kayla interact and discover love was great despite Matthias awkwardness. It was a very satisfying ending.
Because Matthias' was raised in numerous foster homes, he did not trust easily. Matthias was brilliant, capable and successful at finding people who did not want to be found. He located Kayla Roy, as she called herself currently, living and working in Annapolis. Since it was close to his business in Washington D.C., he relocated to an inn to be near Kayla and conduct work from his hotel. He was both intrigued by and sexually attracted to her.
That made things complicated because he suspected Kayla was the killer. Discovering the truth of what happened seven years earlier kept me interested the entire book. Additionally, there was a current threat to Kayla. Both of them had dark secrets in their past. When they told each other, they helped each other to move forward and gave hope for the future. Seeing Matthias and Kayla interact and discover love was great despite Matthias awkwardness. It was a very satisfying ending.
April 15, 2019
Okay. Not bad. Pretty interesting plot. BUT the actual characters were basically the same people as the two main characters in the first book! And they even had Garrett there as a side character making snarky remarks!! The girl was tough and can take care of herself. The guy is tough with a bad past and is not great with people. They even did that really weird thing again from the first book where the man would say something and the woman would act like he didn't make any sense. This happened many times in both books which caused me to go over those phrases several times because there was nothing confusing about them at all. Some of them were maybe a little vague? Or kind of weird. But very few of them were so unclear it would cause confusion. It just seemed like a way to show off their social awkwardness and their toughness in that they are just men of few words. So yeah...I don't love that. I like the books overall, so I'm really hoping the next one is not the exact same too. Also, I hope Garrett gets himself some play soon!!
Also also, this one was a little darker in the resolution than I thought it was going to be! Oof!
And finally, some of Dimon's books are very obviously about two men, but I downloaded one that wasn't as obvious and was VERY surprised when I skimmed the content. Hah I'm bad at recognizing male/female names! Wren is the name of my friend's daughter! So yeah. Just watch out and pay attention to pronouns people!!
Also also, this one was a little darker in the resolution than I thought it was going to be! Oof!
And finally, some of Dimon's books are very obviously about two men, but I downloaded one that wasn't as obvious and was VERY surprised when I skimmed the content. Hah I'm bad at recognizing male/female names! Wren is the name of my friend's daughter! So yeah. Just watch out and pay attention to pronouns people!!
May 25, 2021
The Enforcer by Helenkay Dimon is one of the best romantic suspense novels I have read. It is about a security guard who is hell bent on revenge for his half brother that he never got to know. His family life is complicated. His birth mother is a demon from hell. Matthias learns of his brother and his death. He does everything he can to track down the one woman who may be the killer. That or she's running away from trouble. That's where the story takes off. Matthias is at a coffee shop sitting with his teammates when they bring the papers about the woman. It so happens the hot waitress who Matthias cannot stop starring at, is the woman. When his teammates finally let loose that info, Matthias is shocked. The woman, Kayla, came to the conclusion about Matthias and his men faster than they did. She's a smart, strong, and independent woman. One who will test Matthias's every resolve and patience. As the scenes quickly unfold, they form a bond and trust. But the real danger has just started...
Helenkay Dimon is a superb writer of romantic suspense. I have read other novels by her in the past. This is book 2 of a series. I did not read the first book and I can follow along just fine. The characters were intense and charming. I laughed along with them and at them. Well-done, crafted just right, and a journey that is unforgettable-that's what readers will find in this irresistible read.
I bought this book from an indie book store. This is my voluntary review.
Helenkay Dimon is a superb writer of romantic suspense. I have read other novels by her in the past. This is book 2 of a series. I did not read the first book and I can follow along just fine. The characters were intense and charming. I laughed along with them and at them. Well-done, crafted just right, and a journey that is unforgettable-that's what readers will find in this irresistible read.
I bought this book from an indie book store. This is my voluntary review.
August 2, 2017
I was disappointed with this book after loving "The Fixer" so much. Here Matthias (a less likeable version of Wren) tracks down Kayla (a much less likeable version of Emery), who is suspiciously the sole survivor of a mass killing seven years ago. Matthias spends the first third of the novel observing Kayla as she works as a waitress while ordering lots of coffee, and it is very boring and a strange tactic, if you ask me. Soon convinced that Kayla had no part in the murders of her housemates, Matthias protects her when she is stalked/burgled, and one thing leads to another.
One thing leads to another while Matthias and Kayla lie/withhold the truth about their pasts from each other until almost the last chapter, which made me uncomfortable. Also, the pattern of their relationship was very, very reminiscent of "The Fixer" - parts almost felt lifted from the first book. I think we were supposed to take the explanation of what happened to Kayla's friends and what she did about it in our stride and say "good on you", but again, it made me uncomfortable.
Hoping the third instalment is a return to form.
One thing leads to another while Matthias and Kayla lie/withhold the truth about their pasts from each other until almost the last chapter, which made me uncomfortable. Also, the pattern of their relationship was very, very reminiscent of "The Fixer" - parts almost felt lifted from the first book. I think we were supposed to take the explanation of what happened to Kayla's friends and what she did about it in our stride and say "good on you", but again, it made me uncomfortable.
Hoping the third instalment is a return to form.
May 11, 2017
In Book 2 of the Games People Play series, The Enforcer, we’re introduced to Matthias, who is looking for the truth, and Kayla who is running from her past.
Matthias found out his half-brother was killed 7 years prior and Kayla was the only survivor of the massacre that killed his brother and 2 other people. He is convinced she is guilty of the crime and sets out to prove it.
Kayla has been continually on the run for the last 7 years. Each time she feels safe, someone hunts her down and ruins the life she’s begun to shape for herself. Who is searching for her, and why?
I love alpha men who can take on a strong woman and enjoy the experience! Matthias has no social skills, says what he wants, and wonders why he’s always misunderstood. Kayla doesn’t suffer fools and in the beginning, just walks away from some of his more idiotic blunders. Garrett is there for sarcastic humor and wise counsel.
Dialogue between the characters is top notch. The story line seems easy to follow, then veers wildly to a confession and a conclusion that I didn’t see coming!
Matthias found out his half-brother was killed 7 years prior and Kayla was the only survivor of the massacre that killed his brother and 2 other people. He is convinced she is guilty of the crime and sets out to prove it.
Kayla has been continually on the run for the last 7 years. Each time she feels safe, someone hunts her down and ruins the life she’s begun to shape for herself. Who is searching for her, and why?
I love alpha men who can take on a strong woman and enjoy the experience! Matthias has no social skills, says what he wants, and wonders why he’s always misunderstood. Kayla doesn’t suffer fools and in the beginning, just walks away from some of his more idiotic blunders. Garrett is there for sarcastic humor and wise counsel.
Dialogue between the characters is top notch. The story line seems easy to follow, then veers wildly to a confession and a conclusion that I didn’t see coming!
April 29, 2018
Matthias, a ridiculously rich, handsome, powerful, and secretive man who is connected with the same agency as Book 1 in this series, is hired to track down the sole-survivor of a college massacre that left his half-brother dead.
Kayla, now a waitress with a new name, has been on the run since the massacre. People believe she may have killed all of her roommates, but she was cleared, legally at least. She's suspicious of the delicious hottie in the suit who claims to be in town for 'business,' so out of place in the greasy spoon cafe she works at, but is also tempted by his interest in her.
As the cat and mouse game between them grows, so does their attraction. Matthias finally comes clean, but the true reason he was hired to find her threatens to hurt them both.
I like these books, but I find the heroes to be a bit too similar. Appearance, mannerism, and all very taciturn. The heroines are what makes these fun.
Kayla, now a waitress with a new name, has been on the run since the massacre. People believe she may have killed all of her roommates, but she was cleared, legally at least. She's suspicious of the delicious hottie in the suit who claims to be in town for 'business,' so out of place in the greasy spoon cafe she works at, but is also tempted by his interest in her.
As the cat and mouse game between them grows, so does their attraction. Matthias finally comes clean, but the true reason he was hired to find her threatens to hurt them both.
I like these books, but I find the heroes to be a bit too similar. Appearance, mannerism, and all very taciturn. The heroines are what makes these fun.
December 28, 2017
Another great read from HelenKay Dimon in the Games People Play series. Matthias is determined to find out what happened to his half brother, who is really behind his murder, and Kayla is his only lead. For years Kayla has been running from her past, from whoever killed her friends and apparently wants to kill her as well. She's hidden herself but somehow Matthias was able to find her. Before she's able to run again he convinces her to take a stand and attempt to find out who's been after her for so many years. As they attempt to uncover the truth behind the murders, Matthias past is revealed and Kayla is no longer sure who she can trust. Can she find forgiveness and open herself up to a chance at happiness and stability? Fun, sexy, and suspenseful. Can't wait to continue the series!
**HelenKay is a personal friend, take this review however you chose**
**HelenKay is a personal friend, take this review however you chose**
February 14, 2019
Kayla Roy’s three roommates were brutally killed while she was in the shower. After hearing a noise, she went downstairs and found the bodies. She changed her identity and moved after getting threats. Some think she was the killer or was in on it with someone. One of the young men killed was the half-brother of Matthias Clarke and he has been asked to look into the old case. He is an investigator and able to get information where others cannot. A stalker has found Kayla and shots are fired into her apartment. She is innocent of the old murders but someone still thinks she is guilty and must pay.
Matthias is a serious man running a security business. I find it hard to believe that he would go ga-ga over a woman he just met. Kayla had been on the run for 7 years and decides she will have sex with this man who she doesn't really know.
Matthias is a serious man running a security business. I find it hard to believe that he would go ga-ga over a woman he just met. Kayla had been on the run for 7 years and decides she will have sex with this man who she doesn't really know.
June 20, 2020
The enforcer was a slight improvement from the first book in the series the games people play but not much. Unlike the Fixer where the killer was predictable, this book seemed a little confusing. It’s unclear as to why Kayla is on the run, as there is DNA at the crime scene to say that her ex was the killer and if he was threatening her why she didn’t go to the police?
Kayla a bit selfish as she doesn’t allow any of the families any closure, decides she going to kill her ex and run off.
Also, I don’t understand why the police can’t seem to solve any murders. They are unable to solve the murders of Kayla flatmates and then they are unable to solve the murder of her ex-boyfriend.
The author a bit harsh about Matthias mum, the woman is clearly grieving for her son Nick, but she implies that she cold and heartless, when really Kayla is.
Kayla a bit selfish as she doesn’t allow any of the families any closure, decides she going to kill her ex and run off.
Also, I don’t understand why the police can’t seem to solve any murders. They are unable to solve the murders of Kayla flatmates and then they are unable to solve the murder of her ex-boyfriend.
The author a bit harsh about Matthias mum, the woman is clearly grieving for her son Nick, but she implies that she cold and heartless, when really Kayla is.
June 3, 2022
Matthias is paired with Garrett (Wren's right hand man from book #1 The Fixer) to look into the murder of the brother he never knew he had. Kayla has been running for 7 years after her friends were murdered in their house and she was one of the suspects. Changing identities over the years to escape the past has left her distrustful and paranoid. Matthias and Garrett are hot on her trail and stake her out as they hang around the diner she works at. Matthias gets to know her a little and is attracted but unsure since she might have murdered his brother. The banter between the three of them, the awkward conversations, and the attraction grows along with threats and danger. Matthias will stop at nothing to find the truth and get the girl. Kayla is ready to ditch and run but there's something about Matthias.
June 4, 2025
Surprised to enjoy the stilted conversations and the tense interactions. It really is 'fun' in its own way.
Also appreciate the characters are distinct and unique, its clear who's speaking and where each stands.
But...ending is anticlimatic, the 'culprits' and killer(s) are not believable, the HAE sappy, over-the-top, forced, false. Too many characters have to act out-of-character or make extremely unusual choices that would not be successful, and for which there really is no need.
Also appreciate the characters are distinct and unique, its clear who's speaking and where each stands.
But...ending is anticlimatic, the 'culprits' and killer(s) are not believable, the HAE sappy, over-the-top, forced, false. Too many characters have to act out-of-character or make extremely unusual choices that would not be successful, and for which there really is no need.
June 25, 2018
En bref, L’homme de main continue sur la lancée prometteuse d’une série piquante à souhait. Le suspense et la romance se lient dans un pas de deux magnifique, prenant, captivant, riche et complexe. L’intensité demeure. Elle ne perd jamais une seule flamme. Helenkay Dimon a su gagner des galons supplémentaires. Ses héros sont divins aussi bien masculins que féminins. Eux sont protecteurs, mystérieux, séduisants, brûlants et elles possèdent cette fragilité mêlée à une force qui donne à réfléchir, cette douceur qui compensent le côté alpha de leur moitié. Si vous aimez les histoires avec de la tension, des échanges teintés d’étincelles, de sensualité, de sentiments et d’une pointe d’humour, foncez!
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