She walked away from him once. Now he's her only hope.
Blackhawk Security weapons expert Anthony Harris has trained for any contingency. Except the return of his ex-fiancée. Glennon Chase walked out on the former ranger five years ago. And now the CID special agent needs Anthony's help with a deadly investigation into her partner's disappearance. Dodging bullets he can handle, but pairing up with his ex is flat-out dangerous. Especially when Anthony discovers that the secret Glennon is keeping could get them both killed.
"First class romantic suspense!" - Cynthia Eden, NYT Bestselling Author
Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Nichole Severn writes mind-twisting suspense and bullet-proof romance with strong heroines, heroes who dare challenge them, and cases you won’t be able to forget.
She graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Psychology and is working for her masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America, a founding member of the Addicted to Danger Facebook group, and volunteers for a number of non-profits focused on supporting mothers.
She resides with her very supportive and patient husband, as well as her two demon spawn, in Utah. When she’s not writing, she’s constantly injuring herself training for marathons, accidentally stabbing herself with screwdrivers during her many DIY projects, or playing violin. That’s right. She stabbed herself with a screwdriver.
Synopsis: CID Special Agent Glennon Chase needs her ex-fiancée's help, who is Blackhawk Security's weapons expert Anthony Harris – a former ranger. Help in finding her partner Sergeant Bennett Spencer, who's missing. After five years of separation, both having moved on … she had left him, after all; he refuses to help her. But, the situation changes when she becomes the target of a sniper.
Glennon has her reasons for approaching him for help, and not the police (a reason which is evident from the cover). But, there are more secrets lurking around, secrets which can make everything all the more dangerous.
Review:
He inhaled deeply to slow his racing heart rate.
What can I do to slow my racing heart? Yes! This book is that thrilling, from the get-go… So much, that I literally forgot to breathe sometimes.
Sergeant Major Harris gets involved with his ex-fiancée Glennon Chase in order to help her in a missing person case and in the process bring down the ones who are now after her life.
As the author's bio describes, her heroines are strong and her books have a hell of a lot of guns. Glennon is really strong, she has spunk, can hold her own in a fight; while there are many scenes where the main protagonists go in all guns blazing! A complete action movie. Packed with double agents, kidnapping, and what not. But, what's really endearing is a tickle-fest between Anthony, Glennon, and Hunter.
The supporting characters are all quite interesting. While there is Elliot Dunham, the conman tuned PI, offering comic relief (like in the first book); there's also Helen Chase and Hunter (Glennon's mother and son, respectively. Helen, the gun-toting grandma, and Hunter, the adorable kid). Then there's Mascaro – who's a nasty piece of work, and Bennett – someone you can't decide on whether to love or hate. And you're in for a surprise reveal at the end too.
P.S. This is not fair! I demand a full beard on the cover page. Lol! Pssst… Read till the end if you want to witness a most interesting wedding!
I loved the first book in the Blackhawk Security series and it was one of my top twenty-five reads last year. I knew the moment I finished book two that I already have a book for this year's list! This book ticked every single one of my boxes: a hero I can fall in love with; a heroine who can stand her own; enough action to keep you guessing at every turn; and two people who find their way (back) to each other.
Anthony Harris was once engaged to Glennon Chase, but she walked out on him five years previously while he was away on a mission. He's devoted himself to his job, but the failure of his relationship has always stayed with him. When Glennon calls him in the dead of night and says she needs his help, he should just hang up on her... but he doesn't. Glennon is in the military police and her partner has gone missing, and she's sure it's to do with the case they were working on.
When a sniper tries to take Glennon out right in front of Anthony, he knows he can't turn away from her. And so begins a thrilling game of cat and mouse, as they dig deeper to find out what her partner, Bennett Spencer, found out that put him in danger. Their investigation sees them with each other 24/7, and all the feelings they have buried deep down come crashing back up to the surface... but will they live long enough to take a chance on each other again? What they uncover in their investigation puts them both - and Glennon's young son - in mortal danger. Can Anthony keep the woman he still loves safe? Does Glennon still love him enough to take another chance on him? Make sure you don't miss this book because you'll want to find out! This book is a five star read and one of the best Intrigues I've ever read, full stop.
This was a vast improvement over the first book by this author, Rules In Blackmail. It's more of a 3.5 rounded up to a 4. There are some issues from the previous book that remain here: awful heroine, and a hero who is practically superhuman.
Glennon Chase is with military police and is trying to track down her missing partner, who was investigating a smuggling ring involving members of the army who were stealing weapons. She seeks the assistance of Anthony Harris from Blackhawk Security to be her bodyguard, the man she left five years ago because he put his duty as a soldier over her. She has a four year old son. Do ya think it could be Anthony's kid?
Of course it is, even though the book tries to treat it as some sort of plot twist when it's finally revealed.
Like so many other books in this genre, Glennon never even really has to account for her actions! She kept Anthony's son from him FOR FOUR YEARS!!! How on earth is that justifiable? It's such a vile, selfish thing to do. She says it's because she feared Anthony was losing a piece of himself each time he went on tour, or something like that, but Glennon....HE HAS A RIGHT TO KNOW HE'S A FATHER, for crying out loud. It's not like Glennon thinks Anthony is a bad person, so what the hell was her motivation for denying a father his son?
It just does my head in.
At least she wasn't a blackmailing martyr like the heroine in the previous book, but it still made me dislike Glennon a great deal. As for Anthony, he's serviceable as the hero, willing to do whatever it takes to keep Glennon safe. His second chance with Glennon works minorly as far as romance goes, but I would have really liked to see a proper conversation between him and Glennon about the fact she selfishly kept his child from him. She should have been made more accountable for her actions. The other issue with Anthony, like the hero in the previous book, is seemingly superhuman strength. Anthony is shot in the thigh, stabbed in the ribs, and dealt a variety of other injuries but keeps on fighting a neverending parade of enemies. A normal person would be dead!
At one point, we get told that Anthony was trained to sleep with one eye open and I just groaned. THIS IS NOT A THING!!! The only reason you would have an eye/eyes open while sleeping is if you had a medical condition. And if you did sleep with one eye open, you wouldn't see anything, because your brain is in sleep mode. And if you did sleep with one eye open, you'd be rendered mostly ineffective because your eye would be really dry and sore! I get taken out of a book easily when easily debunked nonsense that you can research in under a minute on the internet gets thrown into the mix.
However, where this book strikes gold is in the pacing and action. While the plot wasn't terribly complex, it was always on the move, with lots of exciting action bits that I could picture being in a movie. Even though I found Glennon to be a very dubious heroine, I was still highly caught up in what was going on and really enjoyed myself.
Hopefully Severn can work on making her heroines less odious, and her heroes more realistically human in future books, because this was otherwise an entertaining action thriller!
An edgy, explosive story, filled with action, suspense, secrets, and betrayals. The pulse of the story keeps pounding hard and fast as the volatile situations keep escalating, even speeding up as the two former lovers have to face their past, their mistakes, and the choices they made while vulnerable and trying to survive the combat they had faced, with each other and in the war they fought. Edgy is a perfect word to describe the tale -- the battle to survive, the hunt for the criminals, the attempted rescue of Glennon's partner -- there are no guarantees, everyone is precarious and endangered, there are times I truly feared for the hero and heroine, and their survival. Anthony Harris is a hero easy to like. He oozes charm, good character, honor, and dignity. He has a big heart, a sense of humor, and he is willing to die for those he loves. He is loyal, passionate, protective, and loving. The wars he battled in has made a lasting impact into his soul, yet there's still room for tender feelings and loving thoughts. Glennon Chase is a survivor. She is a heroine who can stand on her own and has done just that. She loves fiercely, yet rather hide than face the storms if it comes to protecting what she holds dear. She has secrets, she has made decisions and choices I had a hard time accepting, but she stands by her actions and her past, giving reasonable explanations to her way of resolving issues in the past. The chemistry between Glennon and Anthony is palpable, their history makes it even more believable, and the churning emotions between them had my heart melting. There is so much love still left in their hearts, minds, and souls, and after everything they have gone through, I have to salute them with their desire to make the best of the situation and finding redemption within each other's arms. Combustible, intense suspense, flammable romance with lessons in forgiveness and loyalty, a story that takes your breath away and delivers on every aspect. ~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
This is the first book I have read by this author but it will not be my last. Rules in Rescue is the second book in Severn’s Blackhawk Security series but can easily be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Though I have not yet read the first book, I had no problem following along. Each book shares characters from previous stories but contains a specific storyline surrounding one couple. This book is fast paced and full of pulse-pounding excitement that will have you engrossed from start to finish. It is loaded with action, suspense, adventure and intrigue in spades and it all explodes from the first page. The hero is the perfect rough and tough alpha male Ranger who will take on the world to keep those he cares for safe and the heroine can definitely stand on her own. She is brave (to a fault), stubborn, resilient and will risk everything for those she loves. They make an unstoppable, powerful team. Aside from the great characters and strong storyline, there is plenty of action to keep you on your toes and guessing at every turn. The second chance romance also balances out the story nicely. Rules in Rescue definitely packs a punch and is worth a read. I truly enjoyed the story and look forward to more from this author. *I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Danger and intrigue from start to finish! I was quickly drawn into the lives of the characters as their unexpected reunion leads to rediscovering who the other is after all of these years apart. It doesn't take long for sparks to fly again, but letting their guard down may lead to more than they ever expected. Good character connection, exciting action and an overall heart-pounding read!
Her partner has disappeared and now danger is knocking at her door! Glennon Close knows that she and her partner must have stumbled across something serious in their latest investigation for him to up and vanish like this, and there's only one man she trusts to keep her safe while she heads into the fire to find him.
Blackhawk Security agent Anthony Harris never expected to see her again after she walked out on him with no warning five years ago, but now his ex-fiance has contacted him in the middle of the night for help. When bullets start flying before he even gets the intel out of her, he knows this is going to be more serious than he ever expected!
Action packed thrill ride with a former Army Ranger turned private security and his ex fiance, military police investigator. It's part of a series but not connected to each other by storyline. The main characters have a lengthy past that trickles out as our story progresses. I felt like I was dropped into the middle of something big, it took a while to feel the groove of the book. I really wanted to connect with the characters but I just couldn't. The suspense and excitement of the mission made the book worth read. I received a copy from the author, review left voluntarily.
Full of action with a touch of romance and a happily ever after. Anthony will do anything to protect the one he loves and Glennon will protect her secret as long as she can until either of them listen to their heart can love conquer all. This was such a good read and the suspense kept me wanting to read more.
Absolutely fantastic . I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Rules In Rescue . I really enjoyed reading this story . WOW, I must say this is such a suspenseful,action packed and pulse pounding story . I couldn't and wouldn't put this story down . This story is intense full of intrigue . The characters are outstanding . Who doesn't love a strong ,kick butt ,take charge alpha Ranger but add a strong ,take charge , kick butt , woman they make the perfect package . The story is a great second chance /suspense romance. I highly recommend taking the time to read and enjoy .
This is the 2nd book in Nichole's Blackhawk Security books. The first one was awesome and this one topped it! This is an action-packed book with some definite twists and turns.
Anthony Harris, weapons expert for Blackhawk Security, former Ranger, trained in any contingency in the security field, except the return of the only woman he'd ever really loved, his ex-fiancee, Glennon Chase, who had walked out on him while he was on his last tour five years before. Now, Glennon, a CID special agent, needs his help searching for her partner who has disappeared. Then there's a secret she's hiding that can get them both killed. Can he really partner with his ex and keep things professional as bullets start flying? Does second-chance love stand a chance?
I couldn't put this book down! Definitely a page-turner and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
Rules in Rescue by Nichole Severn is a book in the Blackhawk Security series. I absolutely loved this story about the Grimm Reaper. You always hear that name like it's a bad thing but you never get to see both sides of the Reaper only the bad one. In this book you get non stop action packed pages! Anthony and Glennon bring us a second chance romance that is so much more than just a second chance. You will not regret grabbing this one. I loved it.
Rules In Rescue Harlequin Intrigue Nichole Severn Quick paced suspense driven action has this story exploding from the start. Glennon asks her ex-fiancé Anthony to protect her, it’s her last resort. Danger follows her at every turn when the case she is working on turns deadly. He works for Blackhawk security, a former ranger who did 5 tours. Toughness defined. She can’t loose him. Twists and turns keep you guessing who the bad guys really are and how high up the chain of command is rotten. One rule- don’t get involved with a client or coworker.
This is the first Harlequin Intrigue I have read, it started by introducing the ‘cast of characters’. I pretty much read then ignored this bit as I prefer to meet the characters as they present in a novel. I found it unnecessary. This is part of a series but reads as a stand-alone novel with hea. I received an ARC of this book. 4 stars
This is a new author for me, I found the book to be a excellent read. It was action packed and a quick read. I enjoyed the interaction between the two main characters of the story. I definitely will be reading more books by this author. I would recommend it to my friends.
New author for me and now I need to back and read the rest of her books. I love books that the alpha hero with a really strong heroine. Truly enjoyed this page turner. Anthony and Glennon struggles to get overcome the past hurts by each other, but they did and the journey was full of action and suspense. Great read
With this second installment of her Blackhawk Security series, Nichole Severn cements her status as Intrigue's newest rising star. The story grabs you from the first page and never lets go as it winds through the twists and turns that bring Glennon and Anthony back together where they belong. Carve out enough time to read this in one sitting because once you start, you will not want to put this book down!
I really enjoyed this story. It was well written and worth a read. Its a story of second chance love. I loved the characters Anthony Harris and Glennon Chase. Glennon is in trouble and turns to 1 person she trusts and that is her 1st love Anthony. There is a secret she has kept to protect it. I love the way she draws you into the story. Its full of action and mystery. It has a few surprises in it. I also like how she brings out how important honour is. Its an important part of the story. There is alot going on so it makes curious to turn the page and see what is happening next. Its a great book and worth a read.
“Rules in Rescue”, book 2 of the Blackhawk Security miniseries, shows Nichole Severn is a force to be reckoned with in the romantic suspense genre. Strong, stubborn heroines team up with protective, alpha heroes that create stories with explosive action and blazing chemistry.
In “Rules in Rescue” we meet Glennon Chase, who needs Blackhawk Security weapons expert Anthony Harris to help find her partner who went missing during an investigation. Anthony is stunned to hear from Glennon after she left him years ago. He’ll help, put his life on the line, no matter how he feels about her.
This book is a turbulent ride with shoot-outs, a kidnapping, and is wrapped up with a sentimental and sweet ending.
Fantastic book. Loved from beginning to end. What to do when your ex walks out, and now wants your help? Of course after she’s shot at Anthony Harris will do anything for Glennon. He knows she’s keeping something from him. He can tell when she’s lying to him. He helps her to find her missing partner. It’s becoming more and more dangerous. She won’t give up.
Glennon wants to find her partner who she knows had been taken. He’s left her a message. But what she finds out is something she was not expecting. When she goes to Anthony for help she made it clear that he was the only one she could trust.
This was an excellent 2 chance romance packed with action and suspense. Some parts of this book were intense. I hung on to each word hoping the hero, and heroine survived. This book was hard to put down, so I don’t recommend starting it right before going to bed. I’ve made that mistake with other books like this one, and ended up staying up all night just to finish it.
This one grabbed me from the very beginning and doesn't let go until the last page.I couldn't put it down.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
My o my. Nichole definitely has a way with words and stories. You don't want to miss this though it's taking the story some time to get really started.