Quick & Dangerous

The Quick Billionaires #4

by Whitley Cox

A steamy Navy SEAL, billionaire heroine romantic suspense.

Get her home, don't fall in love. A harder job than this SEAL might think.

Roberto Cahill is all too familiar with difficult missions, but this particular one is proving to be the most challenging. Struggling to fit back into civilian life after retiring as a Navy SEAL, he started his own private investigation company, charging a small fortune to find people and their secrets. Recently hired by the wealthy McAllister brothers, finding their long-lost sister should be an easy assignment, right? Wrong. Skyler McAllister is one tough woman who's on the run for her life. She has the smarts, skills and funds to keep herself on the move, and no matter how hard Rob tries, she always seems to always be one step ahead of him. Can Rob find her before whoever’s chasing her does? Can he deliver her to her brothers and out of harm's way without letting the green-eyed vixen with a stubborn streak get captured? Or will letting his guard down be his most dangerous assignment of all?

Skyler McAllister is on the run. She knows too much and the men who murdered her boyfriend want her dead, too. With her late father's inheritance funding her travels, and her skills forging passports helping her change her name and identity, she’s managed to stay under the radar and one step ahead of the bad guys. Only she lets her guard down when sexy, smooth-talking Cahill crosses her path. Not only do his kind eyes make her want to trust again, find a connection and someone to hold onto, but she finds herself falling for him. Only, she hasn't trusted a soul in so long, it doesn't come easily anymore and she struggles to let Rob in.

However, trust is the only way they'll survive. With their lives endangered, can Skyler risk trusting a man again, particularly one who could so easily take her heart, then possibly walk away forever?

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 7, 2019

About the author

A Canadian West Coast baby born and raised, Whitley is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have two beautiful daughters and a fluffy dog. She spends her days making food that gets thrown on the floor, vacuuming Cheerios out from under the couch and making sure that the dog food doesn't end up in the air conditioner. But when the kids are at school and it's not quite wine o'clock, Whitley sits down, avoids the pile of laundry on the couch, and writes.

A lover of all things decadent; wine, cheese, chocolate and spicy erotic romance, Whitley brings the humorous side of sex, the ridiculous side of relationships and the suspense of everyday life into her stories. With single dads, firefighters, Navy SEALs, mommy wars, body issues, threesomes, bondage and role-playing, Whitley’s books have all the funny and fabulously filthy words you could hope for.

For all foreign translation rights and audiobook rights inquiries please contact literary agent Ena Burnette with SBR Media: ena@sbrmedia.com

Reviews

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rob is having a hard time adjusting to the civilian life after having been a SEAL. But he's become a PI and life's looking up. Then he's hired to find a long lost sister, Skyler. Will Rob get his wo(man)? Of course!

But meeting Skyler knocks him a bit off his axis. He's not used to having this kind of reaction to a woman, and he knows he needs to focus if he wants to not blow his latest job. But Skyler isn't going to be easy to bring in. She's running from someone(s) and has as much or more baggage as Rob. Can these two get beyond that baggage, plus figure out how to combat the people she's running from, AND fall in love all at the same time?

I've loved Whitley Cox's Quick Billionaires series, and this one just may be the best one so far. Skyler and Rob have chemistry for days, and the action and suspense just make the story that much better, turning what could be the usual SEAL/billionaire story into something more, something a little deeper, with awesome characters who have depth even beyond their intense physical chemistry.

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[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is now an ex SEAL and his new mission is to find her. He expects to find it easy but he is so wrong. She is on the run and needs to keep hidden. Will he catch up with her? Will she fall into his arms? See if she can stay away from him

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Joanne Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am voluntarily writing this review for this book I received through Booksprouts arc.

“Spoilers”

Rob has been looking for Skyler McAllister going from country to country.
He thinks he might know where she is at the moment. He travels to Indonesia at place called the Gilis Air the 3 island. Rob winds up on the third island and goes into a dive shop thinking they might be able to find a place to stay. The woman behind the operations desk was Skyler he could not believe he found her right away. Skyler looked different because of her hair and piercings. She told him if he booked a diving package he could stay in one of the cabins. Skyler is now Scarlett she has been living here as a Master Diver. Rob books a dive with him being a Navy Seal he would dive further than the normal scuba divers. Skyler shows Rob to his room and she feels a tug towards him but remembers how Nico started out before going to the dark side. Rob and. Skyler went out in the morning to go on the dive. Rob finally breaks down and tells her about her brothers and calls them on skype. She almost couldn’t believe she had family plus nieces and nephews. They told her Rob would help her get things together and they would board a private jet to go to her brothers in Moorea. She had told him about Nico and the cartel and he told her they already knew about the cartel. Rob and Skyler spend the night together and he had one of his dreams and was up swinging around like he was fighting. Finally he settled down and then dismissed her. The next day they went diving and wound having to swim for their lives and landed on a secluded island. They get back to island and Rob sees that her room had been ransacked even things was taken including her passports that she had used. They finally thought things were going well as they were able to get to Bali so they could meet up with someone that was going to help them. They were walking and Skyler decided she wanted something to eat he told her no her brother was on the phone. Rob told around and see Skyler being dragged into a black van and probably on her way to the airport. He was however been able to get the license plate. Rob was able to find and get Skyler away from the kidnappers. They finally get to Moorea and she met her brothers and sister in laws. Her brother gave them two rooms and Skyler looked sad but, her sister in law told them they were side by side. Skyler starts to realized she just wanted to be alone with Rob just the two stranded on the island. Rob received a phone call and he told her he had to leave right then she was heartbroken. Skyler need to find Rob she just could not let him leave without goodbye. Skyler asked when he was coming back and he told her he didn’t know if he was coming back. Rob was going to finish his mission and then go home to Texas for awhile. Will Rob come back to the island after his mission to get Skyler? Or will she stay with her family and figure things out on wha to do next.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is ‘that book’ that gets under your skin from the moment you start reading. It can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading them in order. It is filled with intrigue and drama. Roberto is a former Navy Seal who has reinvented himself as a private investigator tasked with finding the long, lost sister to three billionaires. Skye is a woman on the run looking to stay one step ahead of the people looking for her. After searching for quite some time, Rob finally connects with his target. What follows are pages turning as the two get deeper and deeper involved, and I do not just mean professionally….hint, hint, wink, wink. Each one has their respective pasts that they are dealing with. The question is whether or not they can help each other heal. Ms. Cox is a gifted author who gives her readers a well-rounded novel as she sweeps us off our feet by whisking us away to locations far away and making us salivate to travel there. From the amply descriptive settings to the steamy, sexy scenes, this is one book that will steal any readers’ heart and have them falling hard for these characters. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait for the next one.
I volunteered to read an advanced copy of this story and all opinions are my own.

[Donna Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a rush! Skyler is the long lost sister that Rob has been hired to find. He doesnt expect the vivacious woman so appealing but she borrows under his skin right it his heart. Skyler doesn't trust anyone especially since she's been on the run for years. She feels safe with Rob and that's saying something. I absolutely am enamored with them. They are straight foward with each other through it all. Even when it doesn't seem possible. Rob has some serious demons in his past that he needs to come to terms with. The first person that he opens up to is Skye. She is compassionate and understanding without shutting down. He is an alpha protector who will stop at nothing to make sure she is safe forever. My heart stopped a couple of times while reading this. Between their budding relationship, his opening up about his past and the scary moments that Skye has to endure, yep, it definatlety stopped.

[Ann Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love whenever reading a romance how authors love to give the male lead these super sexy sounding names...not this author...he just Rob. Rob is an ex navy seal assigned to find an heiress..Skylar. Skylar has been on the run since she witnessed something she shouldn’t have. Skylar has become a master of keeping a low profile...unfortunately a vacation photo that has Skylar in the background is all Rob needs to pinpoint where Skylar was last seen. Skylar believes she is alone in the world...but Rob has been hired by her billionaire brothers to find her. Their chemistry is off the charts and their scenes are scorching hot. I always know whenever I read one of Whitley Cox’s books I’m not reading a typical romance because she has transcended the genre into really great women’s fiction.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once I started reading this book, I didn’t want to put it down again till I had finished it. Despite being book 4 in a series this is a standalone book, which is really great for me as I haven’t read the previous 3 books in the series! There’s lots of action and adventure as well as emotions and the starting of a romance. The author has done a wonderful job and through her excellent use of descriptive writing the book easily springs to life and everything can be easily imagined as if you are right there. The characters are very well written and likeable with the 2 main characters having great chemistry. This is a really great story to read and I can’t see anyone being disappointed if this is a genre you enjoy reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christine Garza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic, passionate new thriller from Whitley Cox. Rob is a former Navy Seal who is hired by the McAllister brothers to find their long lost sister. Skyler has been in the run for a long time and understandably doesn’t trust easily. When these two meet sparks fly and passion ignites, but they both have troubling pasts that prevent them from finding happiness. Filled with danger, suspense, secrets, heartache, healing, family, passion, and love. Whitley Cox has crafted a well written thrilling romance with wonderful characters readers will fall in love with. Quick & Dangerous is a must read romance thriller that will keep readers intrigued and reading all through the night. I absolutely loved this new book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicki - The Overflowing Bookcase · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a Retired Navy Seal, Rob has seen his share of danger, but finding a person on the run should be an easy job - right? Well not when Skylar is running from not only the mob but a family surrounded in drugs and weapons. Finding her was the easy part, but keeping her safe was the hard part, especially when the two have an instant attraction. Can a relationship be based on a spark? Can you find happiness while fearing for your life? Can the baggage they both have be the one hurdle they cannot overcome? I fell in love with these characters from the opening pages. Their chemistry and connection just flew off the pages. Once again Whitley Cox takes the reader on a wild and sexy ride that you will not want to get off of.

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

After retiring from his career as a Navy SEAL Roberto has created an investigation company. He is hired by the McAllister brothers to find their sister and return her to the family fold. If finding her wasn’t challenging enough returning her safely to her brothers may be his most difficult job yet.

After the death of her boyfriend Skylar escaped however the men responsible want her to be the next victim. She needs to keep moving and trust no one so why is she drawn to Roberto in a way that she hasn’t felt before.

Both Skylar and Roberto are damaged in their own way but together they are stronger. Full of suspense, action and hot chemistry this story takes you on a wild ride.

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roberto(Rob) a former Navy SEAL now works as a successful private eye and he has been charged with finding the lost sister of three billionaires. Skyler(Skye) is on the run she is not only been chased by the mob but also by connections to her drug involved family. Rob has no trouble tracking her down his problem will be keeping her safe when so many people are tying to kill her and it is further complicated when they start to develop feelings for one another. Ca he keep her safe is there attraction jus adrenaline r do they have a future together You will need to read to see

This is a another great book in this Quick billionaires series and like the others it a well paced red that will keep you enthralled to the very last page

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the ‘The Quick Billionaires’ series and I must say it is an absolutely fantastic and fun read! It is superbly written, hilarious, emotionally deep, and witty. A fast pace fun read that is action-packed with suspense, intrigue, and danger. This story is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat from all the excitement and drama. The characters are amazing and loveable; the chemistry between them is off the charts! The side characters also contribute positively to this riveting story; the McAllister family is so amazing! I love this series and I hope there is a next book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book about a young woman (Skyler) who is on the run from an evil cartel after they murdered her boyfriend. Her three wealthy brothers hire Roberto Cahill to find her and bring her back to them. There is lots of adventure and romance as they hide from the cartel, and there are great sex scenes. I liked how the author showed good knowledge of scuba diving and survival skills. With all the suspenseful events happening, I was very curious to see if they could have an HEA. I highly recommend this book!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[DMA · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting better and better. This book finds Rob hunting down the issing sister of the 3 McAllister brothers from the previous books.
This is not a straight forward romance, Skye is in danger and has been hiding for years. The story is dramatic and suspenseful as well and sweet and sexy, but it also touches on some very harrowing subjects which may be triggers for some.
Brilliantly written, this book has you wrapped up in the intruige from the first page. Superbly written characters and a very strong storyline.
MUST READ!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rob is an ex navy seal that has been given the task of finding and protecting Skylar until her safe return to her brothers. When a connection and trust is quick to establish between these two, the most dangerous thing they will have to fear will be their hearts. This 4th book in this series is action packed, emotional, passionate and at times heart wrenching. A story of two broken souls lost and needing solace. If you like your heroines with an unwavering strength with just a dash of vulnerability and your heroes alpha to the core with a very dirty mouth, then Quick and Dangerous is a must read for you. My absolute favourite of the series.

[Debbie Moriarty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rob Cahill is a former Navy SEAL who is now a private investigator searching for the long lost sister of the McAllister brothers. Skyler McAllister has been on the run for years changing her name and her appearance as she goes from place to place because people are after her and want her dead. When Rob tracks her down he go we her a fake name and they strike up a friendship that eventually turns into more until she finds out the truth about why he is really there. He does convince her to go and meet her brothers eventually. This book is amazing! I read this book as an ARC and this is my honest review.

[Reva Parks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as each of Cox's stories about the McAllister brothers was a hit, you would rightly expect the story of their lost little sister to be a run-away, out-of-the park homer. No wonder they can't find her, she's managed her own money and her own safety running around the world hiding from the worst mafia mob and the wealthy family of her ex-boyfriend the mob killed. Why? because of secrets they think she knows. But they have hired the best, Robert Cahill, retired SEAL, to find her. Will he be able to track her down and bring her to her brothers safely? A great story, that will have your heart pounding!

[Vanessa Fischer · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a retired Seal he has been hired to find a lost sister by her three billionaire brothers that she is unaware of having. She has been on the run for at least a couple of years and he has been trying to track her for 6 months when he finds her. He knows he has to gain her trust in order to get her to get on a plane to go meet her brothers. While he does this, he falls in love with the sexy, independent woman that he learns is running from the cartel. The mystery of it all along with the romance thrown in there makes it a book well worth reading.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mel Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all the other books before this so to read where they find there Sister only to have another plot twist YAY. I loved this book, Rob a retired Navy Seal very much Damaged with the horrendous this he’s seen, Skyler on the run from the Cartel two broke people who just might be the answer that neither new they needed or wanted. I’m waiting very in patiently to see what comes next in the Quick Billionaire Novel Series. Well done again Whitley Cox as always fantastic, lovely well written book.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can say is wow! This is actually my first Whitley Cox book, but will not be my last! I was instantly drawn in to this book from the first chapter! Retired navy seal Rob runs a private investigation firm and has been hired to track down the ever elusive Skyler. She is on the run and has spent years protecting herself. Both of them are battling their own demons and find love in the most unexpected place! This book takes you on a wild adventure of trust, danger, and a steamy new romance! I did not want this book to end and I cannot wait to dive into the rest of this series and more!

[Maria S-M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advanced reader copy. I am voluntarily leaving a review. This is the fourth book in the series. Rob is a former Navy Seal, turned private eye. He has been hired by the McAllister brothers to find their long-lost sister. But Skyler is on the run. When he finally catches up with her, there is burning hot chemistry. Can he keep her safe and get her back to her brothers in one piece? This is a wonderful story with intrigue and action as well as the requisite romance. Ms Cox always weaves a great tale and this is no different. 4.5 stars.

[Michelle Krystel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given an advance readers copy of this book and have decided to write a voluntary honest review. Pretty sure I have said this before fire what I will gladly say it again I just love these McAllister brothers and now sister! Yes they may be billionaires but they are also very down to earth and such a good people. I think Tate will always remain my favorite. Rob wow the man is hero, for man to put his life on the line everyday for his country is so admirable. There were some scenes in this book that turned my stomach, but all in all Whit killed with this one as well.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book four in the series is packed with emotion, chemistry, survival and family. I really enjoyed getting to know Skyler and Rob, my heart broke for these two are times but their chemistry and connection was powerful. I would have personally liked to have seen some more of his family afterwards to get a balance between her large family and his small one, but loved the story and the hint that there may be a book five....

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rob is a retired Navy Seal who was hired by the McAllister brothers to find their long lost sister Skyler. Skyler has been on the run and hiding from the mob for years. Rob and Skyler had an instant connection and they have great chemistry together. Their story is filled with action, danger, suspense, steam and twists and turns that held my attention until the last page. This is a well written story with great characters and a great addition to the Quick Billionaires series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The McCallister Brothers hire Robert an ex Navy SEAL to look for their missing sister Skyler. He travels from country to country and always seems to just miss her! When he finally finds her he is instantly attracted to her, but is dealing with PTSD. Skyler is on the run from some dangerous people. When she meets Robert she is attracted to him, but has issues with trusting anyone. Can they help each other? Can he get her back to her family?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cindy Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love The Quick Billionaire series! Quick and Dangerous was fantastic!
Rob was hired to find Skyler by her brothers. She was running from the mob.
Their attraction was instant and they had amazing chemistry! The story was well developed and the characters were great! There were twists and turns that kept me reading to see what happens next! I couldn’t put it down! I loved this book! Read it and you’ll love it too!

[Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow...just WOW!!! This book had me from the first page and boy was it a page-turner. It was well written and had wonderful characters. This book had it all - excitement, thrills, lots of chemistry and so much more. I absolutely loved this book. I've loved the whole series so far. Whitley is an amazing author that always gives so much in each of her books. I just can't get enough of them. LOVED, LOVED it!!

[Lisa A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good action packed, steamy, romantic, tear jerker
Roberto Cahill has been hired to track down Skyler McAllister by her brothers. She has been on the run since witnessing a horrific crime. His job is to keep her safe until he can get her to her brothers. Roberto and Skyler are two broken people with an instant connection and chemistry. Can they walk away when get there? After all, they agreed, it was only temporary...

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has a smooth plot that keeps your attention. Be it a steamy sex scenes, their interaction, or the drama, there is always something going on. There are a few repetitive head thoughts that the author used in slowly revealing Skye and Rob's motivations. There are also a few heavy topics - suicide and human trafficking - mentioned in the plot. I think this is the most engaging book of the series. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written book with strong characters and an exciting story line. The author does a fantastic job building the story and pulling you in with all the action and adventures. She describes her scenes in vivid detail while taking you on an emotional journey from start to finish. The story moves quickly and smoothly and I absolutely loved it!! Highly recommend this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.