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Rocky Mountain Justice #1
Her Rocky Mountain Hero
In this romantic suspense novel, a secret agent seeking revenge on a mob family takes one of their own hostage, only to offer her his protection—and more.
When security expert Cody Samuels finds fugitive Viktoria Mateev in hiding, he can’t believe his luck. Turning in one of the notorious Mateevs to the feds will be the perfect payback on the crime family who destroyed Cody’s DEA career. But when he discovers the single mother is on the run from assassins, his trades his vengeance scheme for a rescue plan. Next he finds himself tracking her son’s kidnappers—and trying to resist the woman under his protection . . .
To keep her son from her ruthless in-laws, Viktoria went on the run. But when a rugged stranger discovers her in her Christmas hideaway with her son, she fears for her life. Now she’s teaming up with a man she can’t trust, even as his courage and boldness in the face of danger tempt her to lean into his strength. But will a risky sacrifice keep them from surviving to see another holiday?
When security expert Cody Samuels finds fugitive Viktoria Mateev in hiding, he can’t believe his luck. Turning in one of the notorious Mateevs to the feds will be the perfect payback on the crime family who destroyed Cody’s DEA career. But when he discovers the single mother is on the run from assassins, his trades his vengeance scheme for a rescue plan. Next he finds himself tracking her son’s kidnappers—and trying to resist the woman under his protection . . .
To keep her son from her ruthless in-laws, Viktoria went on the run. But when a rugged stranger discovers her in her Christmas hideaway with her son, she fears for her life. Now she’s teaming up with a man she can’t trust, even as his courage and boldness in the face of danger tempt her to lean into his strength. But will a risky sacrifice keep them from surviving to see another holiday?
- GenresRomantic Suspense
259 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2017
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November 4, 2021
Her Rocky Mountain Hero
by Jennifer D. Bokal is part of the Rocky Mountain Justice romantic suspense series. It focuses on security expert Cody Samuels and fugitive Viktoria Mateev. Cody has finally found Viktoria and arrives to take her to the police only to rescue her from assassins who kidnap her son.
Both characters are likeable, and readers get to know some of their strengths and flaws. They are engaging characters with chemistry, but there isn’t a lot of time for depth. The story takes place over two action-filled days. Yet the romance seems to be at a level of several months. There are plenty of suspenseful moments, but the instant love didn’t work well for me. Themes include kidnapping, attempted murder, family, forgiveness, justice, protection of others, corruption, and much more.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date was November 7, 2017.
Both characters are likeable, and readers get to know some of their strengths and flaws. They are engaging characters with chemistry, but there isn’t a lot of time for depth. The story takes place over two action-filled days. Yet the romance seems to be at a level of several months. There are plenty of suspenseful moments, but the instant love didn’t work well for me. Themes include kidnapping, attempted murder, family, forgiveness, justice, protection of others, corruption, and much more.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date was November 7, 2017.
September 24, 2018
When Cody found Viktoria Mateev, he was thrilled to locate the unfit mother who kidnapped her son. But it didn't take him long to realize she was a wonderful mother. Yes, she had run away with her son, but that was only so that his grandfather couldn't take him to Russia. Instead of arresting her, keeping Viktoria and Gregory safe became his top priority. Rescuing her from assassins was the first of several ways he did this.
Viktoria was on the run with her son because she knew of the lies the authorities had been told about her being an unfit mother. Because of the lies, they were required to take him from her, giving custody to her father-in-law. As a mother, she would do anything for her child. Especially keep him from living with his grandfather in Russia where he was the head of a crime family.
This book is full of action from attempted kidnapping to attempted murder. The events that kept Viktoria running were scary but with Cody helping her, she was one step ahead of the bad guys. Even though Viktoria didn't trust Cody, she was attracted to him. I liked that these feelings made her realize she was more than just a mother. I liked Cody. When he figured out Viktoria wasn't the woman he was told she was, he let it go and knew he had to protect her.
I absolutely felt for these characters.....the fear, the tension, the hold your breath moments and ...the love. If you haven't read Her Rocky Mountain Hero, I encourage you to do so.
Viktoria was on the run with her son because she knew of the lies the authorities had been told about her being an unfit mother. Because of the lies, they were required to take him from her, giving custody to her father-in-law. As a mother, she would do anything for her child. Especially keep him from living with his grandfather in Russia where he was the head of a crime family.
This book is full of action from attempted kidnapping to attempted murder. The events that kept Viktoria running were scary but with Cody helping her, she was one step ahead of the bad guys. Even though Viktoria didn't trust Cody, she was attracted to him. I liked that these feelings made her realize she was more than just a mother. I liked Cody. When he figured out Viktoria wasn't the woman he was told she was, he let it go and knew he had to protect her.
I absolutely felt for these characters.....the fear, the tension, the hold your breath moments and ...the love. If you haven't read Her Rocky Mountain Hero, I encourage you to do so.
November 27, 2017
Good book about a man bent on revenge and a woman who will do anything to protect her son. Cody has been trying to bring down a Russian crime family ever since they destroyed his career with the DEA. When the security firm he works for is tasked with finding the fugitive daughter and grandson of his nemesis, Cody is thrilled. But when he watches the house to witness the takedown, something doesn't feel right.
Viktoria is desperate to keep her young son away from her ruthless father-in-law. When he tries to have her declared an unfit mother so that he can take custody, she takes Gregory and runs. A few weeks later they have settled into an isolated cabin in the Colorado mountains and Viktoria feels like she can give Gregory a traditional Christmas. Then she awakens one night to find her son gone and men waiting to kill her.
The book takes place over just a few days, enabling the intensity to build quickly. From the moment that Cody realizes that the men he sees enter the house aren't law enforcement to the apprehension of the kidnapper, it feels as though the action is nearly non-stop. A lack of trust between Cody and Viktoria complicates their rescue planning. Cody believes that Viktoria is just as guilty as her family and it takes him awhile to realize that she isn't. However, Cody won't let a little boy pay the price for his family's crimes. Viktoria doesn't want to trust the man whose actions brought the kidnappers to her doorstep, but she can't refuse the help. I liked the realism of seeing that not all their actions went according to plan. I also liked seeing the action from the bad guys' side as they dealt with the unexpected complications caused by Cody and Viktoria. The final confrontation was exciting as Cody and Viktoria raced against time to keep the bad guy from taking Gregory out of the country. I especially loved seeing Viktoria's part in saving her son, showing you don't get between a mama bear and her cub.
The development of the relationship between Cody and Viktoria was very fast. There was immediate attraction between them, in spite of the lack of trust. Beyond that attraction, there was also a connection that neither could deny. I ached for Cody and his feelings of being broken, especially with his estrangement from his sister. I loved seeing Viktoria bash her way through his walls and help him heal. The scene at the end where she played "Santa's helper" was sweet and showed just how well she had come to know him. Both felt vulnerable at the end, not sure if the other felt the same way.
Viktoria is desperate to keep her young son away from her ruthless father-in-law. When he tries to have her declared an unfit mother so that he can take custody, she takes Gregory and runs. A few weeks later they have settled into an isolated cabin in the Colorado mountains and Viktoria feels like she can give Gregory a traditional Christmas. Then she awakens one night to find her son gone and men waiting to kill her.
The book takes place over just a few days, enabling the intensity to build quickly. From the moment that Cody realizes that the men he sees enter the house aren't law enforcement to the apprehension of the kidnapper, it feels as though the action is nearly non-stop. A lack of trust between Cody and Viktoria complicates their rescue planning. Cody believes that Viktoria is just as guilty as her family and it takes him awhile to realize that she isn't. However, Cody won't let a little boy pay the price for his family's crimes. Viktoria doesn't want to trust the man whose actions brought the kidnappers to her doorstep, but she can't refuse the help. I liked the realism of seeing that not all their actions went according to plan. I also liked seeing the action from the bad guys' side as they dealt with the unexpected complications caused by Cody and Viktoria. The final confrontation was exciting as Cody and Viktoria raced against time to keep the bad guy from taking Gregory out of the country. I especially loved seeing Viktoria's part in saving her son, showing you don't get between a mama bear and her cub.
The development of the relationship between Cody and Viktoria was very fast. There was immediate attraction between them, in spite of the lack of trust. Beyond that attraction, there was also a connection that neither could deny. I ached for Cody and his feelings of being broken, especially with his estrangement from his sister. I loved seeing Viktoria bash her way through his walls and help him heal. The scene at the end where she played "Santa's helper" was sweet and showed just how well she had come to know him. Both felt vulnerable at the end, not sure if the other felt the same way.
December 14, 2017
This was a fun read. I can't compare it to other romance books because I normally don't read them. I know the author though so I figured I'd try this. I enjoyed the other book I read by her but I liked this one more (the other one was historical and I'm not much of a history person).
I enjoyed the suspense - it kept me reading at times when I should have been doing other things, so that's a win for the book!
Overall I enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the setting. It was perfect to curl up under blankets in cold weather and read about the Rocky Mountains at Christmas.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes romance and also people who don't mind romance in their suspense books :-)
I enjoyed the suspense - it kept me reading at times when I should have been doing other things, so that's a win for the book!
Overall I enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the setting. It was perfect to curl up under blankets in cold weather and read about the Rocky Mountains at Christmas.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes romance and also people who don't mind romance in their suspense books :-)
December 27, 2017
It was kinda fun reading this in the timeframe of the book, it was a great start to a series. While some of the writing was different and a couple times didn't flow as well as it could of but the story was great, and even as some things might of benefited from a couple more paragraphs explaining the events, the overall story was fantastic and was a good read. Look forward to meeting the rest of the team and gearing their stories!
October 1, 2019
3.5 stars. This is a romance novel written by a local author.
August 7, 2018
Rocky mountain Hero
It's not a book I would normally read but I enjoyed it all the same Viktoria is hiding from her son's grandfather a criminal who has power in Russia so hires men to look for his grandson and make Viktoria disappear forever. The hero Cody Samuels instantly takes a shine to her son Gregory and finds his mother Viktoria very attractive too he forms a bond trying to keep Viktoria and her son safe. It's thrilling intriguing and exciting with a spot of romance for the hero and heroine. The characters are very likeable but there are some unsavoury sort just to help keep you intrigued. All in all a very good exciting read with a little bit of cuteness from Gregory.
It's not a book I would normally read but I enjoyed it all the same Viktoria is hiding from her son's grandfather a criminal who has power in Russia so hires men to look for his grandson and make Viktoria disappear forever. The hero Cody Samuels instantly takes a shine to her son Gregory and finds his mother Viktoria very attractive too he forms a bond trying to keep Viktoria and her son safe. It's thrilling intriguing and exciting with a spot of romance for the hero and heroine. The characters are very likeable but there are some unsavoury sort just to help keep you intrigued. All in all a very good exciting read with a little bit of cuteness from Gregory.
December 31, 2018
I forgot to put this in goodreads. I didn't know I liked romance books until I bought some of Jen Bokal's books. I like these ones better than the historical ones (not much of a historical fiction person).
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