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Quinn Family #4
The Tough Warrior
A famous actress with a price on her head, a hardened security specialist who refuses to acknowledge their love. Can she convince him to reconnect before they run out of time?
Griff Quinn’s purpose is to save lives and someday make restitution for the wrongs he’s committed. He’s loved Scarlett Lily for almost a dozen years, but no one will find that out, especially not Scarlett.
When Griff finally comes for her after a decade of separation, Scarlett is ready to reconnect with an Oscar worthy kiss. His coldness hurts worse than the years of rejection and silence. Scarlett isn’t sure that anything will penetrate his hardened heart. The only comfort in having Griff in her life again is he might be the only man who can protect her from a demented fan offering a million dollars for her kidnapping.
Will love prevail or is Griff too far past feeling to let even the love of his life in?
Don’t miss the rest of the bestselling Quinn Family Romance series:
1. The Devoted Groom: Texas Titan Romances - Ryder Quinn
2. The Conflicted Warrior: Sutton's Security Romances - Kaleb Quinn
3. The Gentle Patriot: Georgia Patriots Romances - Mack Quinn
Griff Quinn’s purpose is to save lives and someday make restitution for the wrongs he’s committed. He’s loved Scarlett Lily for almost a dozen years, but no one will find that out, especially not Scarlett.
When Griff finally comes for her after a decade of separation, Scarlett is ready to reconnect with an Oscar worthy kiss. His coldness hurts worse than the years of rejection and silence. Scarlett isn’t sure that anything will penetrate his hardened heart. The only comfort in having Griff in her life again is he might be the only man who can protect her from a demented fan offering a million dollars for her kidnapping.
Will love prevail or is Griff too far past feeling to let even the love of his life in?
Don’t miss the rest of the bestselling Quinn Family Romance series:
1. The Devoted Groom: Texas Titan Romances - Ryder Quinn
2. The Conflicted Warrior: Sutton's Security Romances - Kaleb Quinn
3. The Gentle Patriot: Georgia Patriots Romances - Mack Quinn
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Cami Checketts
306 books1,134 followersCami Checketts is a USA Today Bestselling author of over a hundred clean romance novels. Her journey began on an Idaho dairy farm daydreaming book ideas on her bike or tractor and landing herself in the hospital numerous times for head wounds. She settled down after college (retired the bike at least) to raise four crazy boys and write down all those fabulous ideas. Cami's life is busy but she thoroughly enjoys rarely living in reality.
Cami loves the Savior, her husband, her boys, her daughter-in-law, her grandson, traveling, chocolate, and exercise.
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April 8, 2020
I think this is my favorite of what I've read of Cami Checketts so far. I loved the stubbornly stoic Grimm, and the way he can't get over his first love, the fun and lovely Scarlet Lilly. Thankfully- or maybe not so thankfully- she's not over him either. So when he's assigned to protect her, it becomes a battle of wills- he doesn't want to let anyone love him because he thinks he's unforgiveable, and she already loves him and has forgiven him. And I'm pretty sure Sutton is actually using the security personnel thing as a front for his real passion: match-making. Or maybe it's his wife who is doing the side-business there. Because something is definitely fishy here...
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March 16, 2019
I so love reading about all the members of the Quinn family, Griff is no exception. Scarlet is perfect for him and has the confidence and history with him to stand up to all of his indifference. Watching a true hero deal with all the trauma that comes with the job is heart-wrenching. Yet, determined friends and loved ones help this hero turn to the Lord for strength to overcome his demons. I love Scarlet's faith and the chemistry between she and Griff. So fun to watch Jasmine's reactions to Griff as his sister-in-law too!
March 21, 2019
I used the Kindle Unlimited book to review. I chose to voluntarily review this book. The author has a series of these books and every one is a winner. Loved it.
April 5, 2019
Not really much substance or plot to this story. At times, extremely unrealistic. It was ok though and similar to the others in the series.
March 19, 2019
This book was so hard to put down, I just kept wanting more
April 26, 2019
The Tough Warrior: Navy Seal Romance: Quinn Family Romance Book 4 is by Cami Checketts. This book is a good, quick read that has plenty of action and romance to suit almost any reader. It continues the Quinn family stories.
Griff Quinn was unhappy with his boss, Sutton. He had worked for Sutton since he had gotten out of the SEALS and had been in many very dangerous situations. He was one of the two men who were best in action situations. Now, Sutton was sending him on a glorified babysitting job and he wasn’t happy. The lady he was to guard had a million-dollar price tag on her for her kidnapping and being taken to the person paying for her. Griff had no use for such a person, especially when the victim was someone he knew. Scarlet Lily was a well-known actress and one who was widely liked. Before that, she had been Jane Monroe who he had known and loved in college. However, Griff was going into the military and knew that he planned to help anyone who needed help regardless of the risk to him. He didn’t want Jane to have to live with the knowledge that he could be killed every time he went on a mission or to live as a widow, so he had broken up with her. That didn’t mean he didn’t still love her; but, he thought it would be better for her to go on with her life rather than wait for him. Now, Sutton wanted him to be her bodyguard! How was Griff going to handle this close quarters situation? What would Scarlet Lily (or Jane Monroe’s) reaction be?
Griff Quinn was unhappy with his boss, Sutton. He had worked for Sutton since he had gotten out of the SEALS and had been in many very dangerous situations. He was one of the two men who were best in action situations. Now, Sutton was sending him on a glorified babysitting job and he wasn’t happy. The lady he was to guard had a million-dollar price tag on her for her kidnapping and being taken to the person paying for her. Griff had no use for such a person, especially when the victim was someone he knew. Scarlet Lily was a well-known actress and one who was widely liked. Before that, she had been Jane Monroe who he had known and loved in college. However, Griff was going into the military and knew that he planned to help anyone who needed help regardless of the risk to him. He didn’t want Jane to have to live with the knowledge that he could be killed every time he went on a mission or to live as a widow, so he had broken up with her. That didn’t mean he didn’t still love her; but, he thought it would be better for her to go on with her life rather than wait for him. Now, Sutton wanted him to be her bodyguard! How was Griff going to handle this close quarters situation? What would Scarlet Lily (or Jane Monroe’s) reaction be?
May 19, 2024
3.5 stars
The bad news...
There's a ton of physical attraction that is consistently mentioned and gets rather exasperating, though not graphic. We get it, you find each other hot.
Also, there is a dizzying amount of Jane wanting Griff to kiss her or show that he still loved her, only to not have that happen, over and over and OVER again. At some point I was hoping Jane would have a little more dignity. I get she was fighting for him, trying to show him he was worthy of being loved, but it got to be too much.
Finally, while we got an abundance of the merry-go-round of longing and staunch denial from both Griff and Jane in their own ways; when it came time for Griff to choose to change from the inside out, that part was very rushed and short.
The good news...
Everything else was really good. The scene in the snowy woods, the action, and the love these two have for each other -once that finally came about- was very nice to read.
The bad news...
There's a ton of physical attraction that is consistently mentioned and gets rather exasperating, though not graphic. We get it, you find each other hot.
Also, there is a dizzying amount of Jane wanting Griff to kiss her or show that he still loved her, only to not have that happen, over and over and OVER again. At some point I was hoping Jane would have a little more dignity. I get she was fighting for him, trying to show him he was worthy of being loved, but it got to be too much.
Finally, while we got an abundance of the merry-go-round of longing and staunch denial from both Griff and Jane in their own ways; when it came time for Griff to choose to change from the inside out, that part was very rushed and short.
The good news...
Everything else was really good. The scene in the snowy woods, the action, and the love these two have for each other -once that finally came about- was very nice to read.
June 20, 2021
I felt like this story spent a long time on the romance and not that much time in battle with the bad guys. I kept waiting for the bad guys to show and it wasn't happening. Kinda felt a little long in the middle there where nothing was happening. The romance had basically stalled and the intrigue wasn't happening. I'd been happy to cut some of that out and just move the story along.
I liked Griff quite a bit even if he was a little dense about love. Scarlett sometimes bugged me with being super dramatic and almost a little whiny. But I liked that she was tough and could fight to try to save herself.
Sex: kissing
Language: no
Violence: yes
I liked Griff quite a bit even if he was a little dense about love. Scarlett sometimes bugged me with being super dramatic and almost a little whiny. But I liked that she was tough and could fight to try to save herself.
Sex: kissing
Language: no
Violence: yes
April 4, 2020
Enjoyed
The first page grabs the reader's attention and holds firm to the very end. Jane and Griff's love show that the heart wants what the heart wants no matter how long it has to wait. The twists, turns and surprises while Griff is guarding Jane keeps the story interesting and entertaining. Jane understood enough of what Griff trued to tell her that she was able to let him go to Peru and wait for him. Their love is the love everyone hopes for but only a few ever find. It was a joy to read this book see them find their happy ending.
The first page grabs the reader's attention and holds firm to the very end. Jane and Griff's love show that the heart wants what the heart wants no matter how long it has to wait. The twists, turns and surprises while Griff is guarding Jane keeps the story interesting and entertaining. Jane understood enough of what Griff trued to tell her that she was able to let him go to Peru and wait for him. Their love is the love everyone hopes for but only a few ever find. It was a joy to read this book see them find their happy ending.
June 16, 2021
I have just discovered Cami Checketts' thoughtful writing. I appreciate the faithfulness of the flawed characters, their commitment to their beliefs, and their willingness to seek help through God. These aren't stories of 'in your face Christianity' or even high handed morality, but rather hope and most importantly love.
This story was a difficult one to read as it was a reminder of the decisions that we make related to who we are and what we do, essentially our DECISION to not feel worthy and truly believe that we aren't worthy.
This story was a difficult one to read as it was a reminder of the decisions that we make related to who we are and what we do, essentially our DECISION to not feel worthy and truly believe that we aren't worthy.
April 14, 2019
Excellent as always!
Cami has quickly become my favorite Romance Novelist. She has the perfect combination of Godly clean romance, adventure and humor to keep you on the edge of your seat in suspense while also laughing, reflecting on your faith and at times tearing up. Her books are enjoyable and hard to put down once you start reading them. I highly recommend this book and the Quinn series.
Cami has quickly become my favorite Romance Novelist. She has the perfect combination of Godly clean romance, adventure and humor to keep you on the edge of your seat in suspense while also laughing, reflecting on your faith and at times tearing up. Her books are enjoyable and hard to put down once you start reading them. I highly recommend this book and the Quinn series.
November 26, 2019
Loved it!
Griff is the ex-Seal , if there is such a thing, and Scarlett Lily, or Jane, the popular movie star. They were a thing in college but then he was deployed and left her hanging. No explanation, no nothing! Fast forward ten years and she needs protection. Griff is assigned to be her protector. He wanted to guard her heart as well as his own while he protected her physically but could be really be that cold hearted? Great book!
Griff is the ex-Seal , if there is such a thing, and Scarlett Lily, or Jane, the popular movie star. They were a thing in college but then he was deployed and left her hanging. No explanation, no nothing! Fast forward ten years and she needs protection. Griff is assigned to be her protector. He wanted to guard her heart as well as his own while he protected her physically but could be really be that cold hearted? Great book!
May 21, 2021
Griff is a strong warrior, but this new assignment to take care of Scarlett was more than he wanted. His old sweetheart, but he had to leave her years ago for his work so he could concentrate on killing the enemy. He was strong and needed. But she had a large $$$$ on her head. Could he rescue her and keep her at a distance. Scarlett the actress had loved Griff as long as she could remember and seeing him again was more than she could take. Can they work it out?
November 4, 2021
Beautiful, emotional and filled with moments that remind us that love finds us on its own time line and fate definitely has a hand in it. I LOVED IT!! Stephen Dexter does an amazing job portraying the characters, bringing them to life and humanizing them with their emotions, attitude and personality. He does more than giving their characters their voices, he falls into the roles and becomes the characters.
March 11, 2019
Scarlett, Griff, and Jane, who could ask for anything more?
I love when a book has twists and surprises along the way. It’s even better when the characters have such a connection that the romance seems very real. I am enthralled with Griff and Scarlett. Their story is amazing. Two tough characters learning to deal with life, love, and answers to prayers.
I love when a book has twists and surprises along the way. It’s even better when the characters have such a connection that the romance seems very real. I am enthralled with Griff and Scarlett. Their story is amazing. Two tough characters learning to deal with life, love, and answers to prayers.
March 31, 2019
Great story
A great story. Griff, a Sutton security employee was selected to protect an actress.
Scarlet thought her home was secure. She had security, plus her neighborhood security. But that evening she closed the blinds & felt a little apprehensive, for good cause.
A great, clean story with a bit of suspense.
A great story. Griff, a Sutton security employee was selected to protect an actress.
Scarlet thought her home was secure. She had security, plus her neighborhood security. But that evening she closed the blinds & felt a little apprehensive, for good cause.
A great, clean story with a bit of suspense.
April 6, 2019
Sassy, heartfelt, and filled with the heart of a warrior. I loved the action heroin reuniting with her real life hero. But, will the real life struggles of war tear them apart? Swoon-worthy reading. Warning: Once you start reading Cami Checketts, you’ll find it hard to stop reading all her books! Action, adventure, mystery and romance. Loved it!
March 30, 2020
Scarlett , a well known actress is targeted with a million dollar reward to anyone that can catch her.
Geoff is one of the best security men in the country. But Geoff knows the real Jane. The hardest thing for him to do is to be with her, but no one else can protect her. And he will.
Geoff is one of the best security men in the country. But Geoff knows the real Jane. The hardest thing for him to do is to be with her, but no one else can protect her. And he will.
February 14, 2023
It wasn't quite what I expected but it was a decent read. I've got similar plot issues with the other books in the series where I just feel like it could have been shaped out more.
Characters were relatable but not my favourites in this series.
Also, what was up with that wolf scene?
Clean and religious.
Characters were relatable but not my favourites in this series.
Also, what was up with that wolf scene?
Clean and religious.
March 6, 2019
Faith Inspiring Romance
This is an amazing and breathtaking love story with endearing and charming characters that will definitely steal your heart and lift your spirits with their unconditional love story and their journey back to each other.
This is an amazing and breathtaking love story with endearing and charming characters that will definitely steal your heart and lift your spirits with their unconditional love story and their journey back to each other.
March 6, 2019
Hero
I know this is fiction but it gives me hope that there are warriors out there doing battle for the innocent! I loved that the second chance romance showed true love and unwavering devotion.
I know this is fiction but it gives me hope that there are warriors out there doing battle for the innocent! I loved that the second chance romance showed true love and unwavering devotion.
March 10, 2019
This is an Amazing Series
Another out of the park book by Cami. This story has Love and action all rolled into one just like the others. See Griff trying to change for the love of his life with God’s healing.
Another out of the park book by Cami. This story has Love and action all rolled into one just like the others. See Griff trying to change for the love of his life with God’s healing.
March 10, 2019
Outstanding
This is such a sweet clean romantic suspense. They haven't seen each other in ten years but the way they feel about each other hasn't changed! He just has to keep her safe.
This is such a sweet clean romantic suspense. They haven't seen each other in ten years but the way they feel about each other hasn't changed! He just has to keep her safe.
March 12, 2019
Acting on Security
Scarlett and Griff make a wonderful couple. Their teamwork and lack their of is both amusing and tender. This is a couple you want to follow and be happy for and to welcome to both the future and to the family!
Scarlett and Griff make a wonderful couple. Their teamwork and lack their of is both amusing and tender. This is a couple you want to follow and be happy for and to welcome to both the future and to the family!
March 14, 2019
Good book
I usually don't give a 5 star rating for a book this size. It captured my attention from the first page to the last. A fierce female, a tougher male, and a whole lotta romance.
I usually don't give a 5 star rating for a book this size. It captured my attention from the first page to the last. A fierce female, a tougher male, and a whole lotta romance.
March 14, 2019
Bad guy or good guy??
Griffin feels unworthy of love. Is he accurate in his self-evaluation? Jane sees the good in him. Can she convince him to see the good? Excellent story of love. Give it a read. Wonderful adventure!
Griffin feels unworthy of love. Is he accurate in his self-evaluation? Jane sees the good in him. Can she convince him to see the good? Excellent story of love. Give it a read. Wonderful adventure!
July 17, 2019
Griff is the toughest of the Quinn brothers. He is tough inside and out. He has seen too much and been forced to do things that he thinks make him unredeemable. He has loved Scarlett-who he knew as Jane- for more than a decade, but thinks he is unworthy of her love. A cute and easy read.
March 3, 2020
Rating 2.5. I have mixed feelings about this story. There was so much time alone together bashing things out. Then skimmed over everything in Peru. I would have thought this was going to be a romantic suspense story but it did not really rise to that level.
March 25, 2020
Sweet and clean
What happens after you left ways with the love of your life? That's what happens in this Cami Checkers romance. What is God's plan for your life? Sometimes we just want the timing to be different.
What happens after you left ways with the love of your life? That's what happens in this Cami Checkers romance. What is God's plan for your life? Sometimes we just want the timing to be different.
March 27, 2020
Caring too much!
Sometimes you just can't resist those old feelings. This was a wonderful and exciting story of a love discarded but not deleated. I always enjoy Cami Checketts' books. She is one of my favorite authors.
Sometimes you just can't resist those old feelings. This was a wonderful and exciting story of a love discarded but not deleated. I always enjoy Cami Checketts' books. She is one of my favorite authors.
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