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Safeguard #3
Distant Illusions
Follow along as USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne takes you down a suspenseful path where a ruthless killer is always one step ahead...
Brody Novak has been given his first assignment for Safeguard Security & Investigations, and it has nothing to do with his lead role as a communications specialist. With the rest of the team occupied on a hunt for a serial killer, he's the only one left behind to handle what everyone thought to be an open and shut case. He should have known it wouldn't be that easy.
Remy Kinkaid has faithfully made a phone call once a month for the last four years to ensure the killer who murdered her sister remained behind bars. Every time she's been given the same answer--except today.
Brody and Remy must work together to hunt down a murderer, despite their growing attraction. It isn't safe to give in to their desires, when the killer is always one step ahead of them. It's only when he stumbles that Remy is finally given the opportunity to face her past in order to have a future.
Brody Novak has been given his first assignment for Safeguard Security & Investigations, and it has nothing to do with his lead role as a communications specialist. With the rest of the team occupied on a hunt for a serial killer, he's the only one left behind to handle what everyone thought to be an open and shut case. He should have known it wouldn't be that easy.
Remy Kinkaid has faithfully made a phone call once a month for the last four years to ensure the killer who murdered her sister remained behind bars. Every time she's been given the same answer--except today.
Brody and Remy must work together to hunt down a murderer, despite their growing attraction. It isn't safe to give in to their desires, when the killer is always one step ahead of them. It's only when he stumbles that Remy is finally given the opportunity to face her past in order to have a future.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2017
About the author
Kennedy Layne
552 books725 followersKennedy Layne is a USA Today bestselling author. She draws inspiration for her romantic thrillers in part from her not-so-secret second life as a wife of a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He doubles as her critique partner, beta reader, and military consultant. Kennedy also has a deep love for cozy mysteries, thrillers, and basically any book that can keep her guessing until the very end. They live in the Midwest with their menagerie of pets. The loyal dogs and mischievous cats appreciate her writing days as much as she does, usually curled up in front of the fireplace.
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May 23, 2017
This was my first Kennedy Layne book and it won't be my last. It had excellent characters in it with a creepy bad guy to boot. The romance was definitely swoon-worthy and the suspense kept me at the edge of my seat. I can't wait to read more! Highly recommend!
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My Rating: 5 stars
Disclaimer: I got a paperback for a gift.
My Rating: 5 stars
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January 22, 2026
Mais uma série da autora sobre uma agência particular de investigação cujos membros são ex-militares (marines, acho). Marines têm toda uma aura de machismo e honra (vide minha série favorita, NCIS, centrada também num ex-marine, protagonizada até algumas temporadas atrás por Mark Harmon). É triste pensar que uma força militar ou policial pode ser contaminada e desvirtuada de ideais éticos dependendo de quem governa. Naturalmente, a própria ideia de uma força militar está intrinsecamente ligada à ideia de violência e guerra. Mas a humanidade não aprende muito, apesar dos milhares de anos em que supostamente deveria ter evoluído. Pois bem, mesmo que nem todo mundo se encante com o idealismo projetado por esse tipo de personagem, fato é que há a mitologia, e dezenas de histórias são centradas nesse mito. Presumo que seja uma atualização do cavaleiro medieval projetado pela literatura.
Sobre a história. Como em outras séries, há um fio condutor que tem a ver com algum crime ou crimes cometidos por um mega-vilão, que tem de ser encontrado e punido. Roteiro comum de histórias policiais - e não há demérito nisso. É um dos meus gêneros favoritos, talvez O favorito.
São seis livros, dos quais só tinha lido o primeiro. Ok, vamos acompanhar. Estou lendo fora de ordem. Poderia ter ido direto para o último, como fiz na série de outra agência (Star), mas acho os personagens desta mais bem desenvolvidos (embora menos interessantes que na série CSA).
Então, além desse fio condutor que só vai ser resolvido (espera-se) no último livro (e ainda bem que ele já existe!), cada livro tem seu próprio protagonista (um dos membros da equipe) e, claro, sua própria história romântica (claro, adoro, tem romance, tem cenas quentes, o "herói" é o protótipo do cavaleiro dos contos de fada). Dos três que li, foi o que me pareceu mais frágil na escolha do antagonista. Aquela sensação de "what?". Mas pelo menos não há tantas transcrições dos manuais de armas, carros, barcos, ou qualquer outro item que seja mencionado. Não vejo a menor necessidade de descrever detalhadamente uma arma. Não faz diferença na cena ou na trama. Ah sim, nomes dos designers das roupas também não precisam aparecer em cada traje. A não ser que seja uma inserção proposital, a título de merchandising. Ah, o sapato é Jimmy Choo, a camisa é Armani. Irrelevante. Não é Sex in the City.
Sobre a história. Como em outras séries, há um fio condutor que tem a ver com algum crime ou crimes cometidos por um mega-vilão, que tem de ser encontrado e punido. Roteiro comum de histórias policiais - e não há demérito nisso. É um dos meus gêneros favoritos, talvez O favorito.
São seis livros, dos quais só tinha lido o primeiro. Ok, vamos acompanhar. Estou lendo fora de ordem. Poderia ter ido direto para o último, como fiz na série de outra agência (Star), mas acho os personagens desta mais bem desenvolvidos (embora menos interessantes que na série CSA).
Então, além desse fio condutor que só vai ser resolvido (espera-se) no último livro (e ainda bem que ele já existe!), cada livro tem seu próprio protagonista (um dos membros da equipe) e, claro, sua própria história romântica (claro, adoro, tem romance, tem cenas quentes, o "herói" é o protótipo do cavaleiro dos contos de fada). Dos três que li, foi o que me pareceu mais frágil na escolha do antagonista. Aquela sensação de "what?". Mas pelo menos não há tantas transcrições dos manuais de armas, carros, barcos, ou qualquer outro item que seja mencionado. Não vejo a menor necessidade de descrever detalhadamente uma arma. Não faz diferença na cena ou na trama. Ah sim, nomes dos designers das roupas também não precisam aparecer em cada traje. A não ser que seja uma inserção proposital, a título de merchandising. Ah, o sapato é Jimmy Choo, a camisa é Armani. Irrelevante. Não é Sex in the City.
May 18, 2017
For the last four years of her life Remy Kincaid has started to feel some sense of peace knowing her sisters killer was behind bars, but when she makes her yearly call to ensure he is where he should be she learns the devastating news that he's not. And before long the paranoia of him lurking at every turn takes over, good thing she has a plan in place to keep herself safe, and finally rid her life of the man who has taken so much from her. But before she can put her plan into action her boss decides to intervene and appoints her a bodyguard, now she is forced to put her safety in the hands of a stranger, a sexy stranger no less. With the killer on the loose, Brody and Remy are forced into a little game of cat and mouse, and no matter how hard they try to catch him he is always one step ahead of them... waiting and watching for the right moment to move in and finish what he started.
Once I cracked the cover on this one I was instantly hooked, it grabbed my attention and had me devouring pages left and right... it was so damn addictive! It was captivating, bone chilling, sultry, spellbinding... everything a good mystery romance story should be!! This was my first time settling down with a read from this author, and I have to say I was pretty impressed with what I discovered, the story line was engaging, inventive, and inspired me to want come back for more. Highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it's sure to keep you teetering on the edge of your seat the whole way through!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
Once I cracked the cover on this one I was instantly hooked, it grabbed my attention and had me devouring pages left and right... it was so damn addictive! It was captivating, bone chilling, sultry, spellbinding... everything a good mystery romance story should be!! This was my first time settling down with a read from this author, and I have to say I was pretty impressed with what I discovered, the story line was engaging, inventive, and inspired me to want come back for more. Highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it's sure to keep you teetering on the edge of your seat the whole way through!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.
October 21, 2020
High heels, suits and Trouble!!!
First off I love Layne's books. This one was a little less action packed than the previous two books which is the reason for my 4 star rating. The reason I believe it was less action packed was due to Brody being more of an IT nerd than a person who goes into the field. That said though, the writing and story flow beautifully!!
Brody is given the assignment to protect Remy, after the man who brutally murdered her sister is released from a mental institution after a four year stint. The company she works for has hired SSI to give her around the clock protection as he threatened her when he was at trial. However, Remy has grown stagnant in her life in that she is focused on him going back to jail or to the morgue in a body bag. What she doesn't realise is that someone close to her is pulling strings and once the traitor is determined, will blow her mind. But her and Brody have grown close with the events occurring around them and she finally has someone to lean on and isn't alone like she first thought:)
First off I love Layne's books. This one was a little less action packed than the previous two books which is the reason for my 4 star rating. The reason I believe it was less action packed was due to Brody being more of an IT nerd than a person who goes into the field. That said though, the writing and story flow beautifully!!
Brody is given the assignment to protect Remy, after the man who brutally murdered her sister is released from a mental institution after a four year stint. The company she works for has hired SSI to give her around the clock protection as he threatened her when he was at trial. However, Remy has grown stagnant in her life in that she is focused on him going back to jail or to the morgue in a body bag. What she doesn't realise is that someone close to her is pulling strings and once the traitor is determined, will blow her mind. But her and Brody have grown close with the events occurring around them and she finally has someone to lean on and isn't alone like she first thought:)
June 11, 2017
The Queen of Security has delivered again!
Hot Climate, sun lounger and Kennedy Layne perfect sunbathing material!
I loved Brody and Remy. Remy is my new alpha female. She's strong, independent, hell bent on revenge, doesn't need the man but learns she wants him and doesn't need to be alone.
As with all The Queens work, we are delved into a world of storytelling at its best. Like a case, you follow one lead and BAM it takes you where you'd least expect.
I sense danger for all the team with the Moss case and who doesn't find Calvert sexy? That rough, rugged, biker/ military combo!
Hot Climate, sun lounger and Kennedy Layne perfect sunbathing material!
I loved Brody and Remy. Remy is my new alpha female. She's strong, independent, hell bent on revenge, doesn't need the man but learns she wants him and doesn't need to be alone.
As with all The Queens work, we are delved into a world of storytelling at its best. Like a case, you follow one lead and BAM it takes you where you'd least expect.
I sense danger for all the team with the Moss case and who doesn't find Calvert sexy? That rough, rugged, biker/ military combo!
June 13, 2017
Could. Not. Put. It. Down. Seriously the action and passion kept me glued to it.
This was an intense story. First we have the team hunting an escaped serial killer then we get an assignment to protect a woman from a the released killer of her sister. Remy is dead set on revenge and can't seem to move past it. Brody is more laid back and is determined to protect her. We stay on our toes the whole time with this book.
This was an intense story. First we have the team hunting an escaped serial killer then we get an assignment to protect a woman from a the released killer of her sister. Remy is dead set on revenge and can't seem to move past it. Brody is more laid back and is determined to protect her. We stay on our toes the whole time with this book.
July 15, 2019
Remy thought peace would finally come after four years, instead she got the news her sisters killer was granted patrol. It bothered her, four years equate to a young life taken. She was watching his moments, till her boss interved and hired a place and protection for him. Brody his first assignment with Safeguard. Information is getting out and a friend of hers has been attacked, trying to draw her out. He is illusive will it ever end, and readers will be surprised by why.
May 27, 2017
Excellent, must read!
Just finished reading Brody and Remy's story. Wonderful and very gripping. Heart pounding fast passed romantic suspense. The book had a twist that had me guessing on who was the inside leak was , that came out of left field. Do not want to mention in case anyone who sees post has not finished. Can't wait till July.
Just finished reading Brody and Remy's story. Wonderful and very gripping. Heart pounding fast passed romantic suspense. The book had a twist that had me guessing on who was the inside leak was , that came out of left field. Do not want to mention in case anyone who sees post has not finished. Can't wait till July.
May 28, 2017
Great Story
Remy's worst nightmare has just been released from the mental ward after only four years after killing her sister, she doesn't want protection but once she meets Brody she might change her mind. I hope as shocked about who was the person leaking information about who was protecting Remy.
Remy's worst nightmare has just been released from the mental ward after only four years after killing her sister, she doesn't want protection but once she meets Brody she might change her mind. I hope as shocked about who was the person leaking information about who was protecting Remy.
June 8, 2017
Wow! I loved every creepy part of Distant Illusions, the Safeguard Series keeps getting better and better. The people they're protecting, more personal and the perpetrators scarier. Unbeknownst to Townes Calvert maybe he is running an unofficial dating business lol! Looking forward to more SSI adventures.
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June 8, 2017
A perfect pairing of murder and romance!
I really adore this team of guys and the hunt for serial killers is always great. This book was really good because we didn't really know until the end who was betraying our team. Bravo Kennedy another fantastic book. Can't wait for Sawyer and Camryn!
I really adore this team of guys and the hunt for serial killers is always great. This book was really good because we didn't really know until the end who was betraying our team. Bravo Kennedy another fantastic book. Can't wait for Sawyer and Camryn!
May 28, 2017
Talk about take one to the edge and back again and well, the edge again, this book is it! I just knew it was going to end up a cliffhanger BUT it was NOT! Fantastic reading and cannot wait until book four!
May 23, 2017
I liked it.
June 23, 2017
A great read!!!
Kennedy Lane does it again that is why she is an auto buy for me!!! I hope she is for you too!!
Kennedy Lane does it again that is why she is an auto buy for me!!! I hope she is for you too!!
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