I love love love this combination of Army men mixed up with a little MC action. Once again, what a great ride you took us on with a book J.L. Drake. We get to meet up with some of our old friends from previous books - but best of all, Mike Irons gets his story.
Mike meets Catalina outside a bar, he's in her spot - Ha! Yup, he is making a call to his mom, and is in her spot (it's well lit) - she also needs to make a call. They meet and sparks fly, they flirt - but the evening ends. Shortly after, there is a party at Mike's parents house, and holy cow, Catalina is there - it just so happens she works with Mike's sister. Well, Mike doesn't waste anytime getting to know her a little better; they both have pasts and secrets they can't or won't talk about.
Mike and his Blackstone crew are currently working to take down the Cartel in Mexico, the mission has been taking him back and forth - and The American's name keeps popping up - interesting, how does this all fit together; and how do they keep missing their mark and the Cartel finding their position......
Catalina is having problems reaching her brother, Javier - they are from a prominent family in Mexico, Catalina left seven years ago, when she was done with their criminal ways. She made a new life for herself, a good one; school, an apartment and good jobs.
Mike and Catalina have a good time together - but the trust issue is a bit of a problem.
They are falling for each other. Can he get over her distance on some issues; she knows he is in the Army and that he is part of a team that goes on secret missions, but, is this enough information for her to he all in, in this relationship.
I like how all the secrets come out - the shock of everything, we the readers learn. So good.
Don't get me started on Nan -> what a hoot, she had me laughing :)