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Trident Rescue #3
Enemy Lines
Kyan Keasley. Reckless, broken, and heart-stoppingly gorgeous.
Former Navy SEAL Kyan Keasley is an adrenaline junkie. His medical records are sealed. His heart, closed. His past, suffocating.
All Kyan wants—needs—is to be left alone.
Which means getting Ivy West, his meddling new doctor, to stay the hell out of his files.
Ivy knows Kyan is trying to lie his way into a clean bill of health—and she’s having none of it. Even if she is the only one in town who won’t bend to sex-god Kyan’s will.
But just as Ivy sets Kyan straight, a severe storm traps her inside his house. Worse still, the gang of a patient she lost now wants her dead. Ivy needs Kyan’s help—and he drives a hard bargain.
★★★★★ Amazon top-hundred author Alex Lidell delivers a page-turning enemy-to-lovers stand-alone romance, with a whip-smart heroine, a powerful Navy SEAL, and heart-wrenching trauma that only love can heal.
Enemy Lines is part of the Trident Rescue series, which follows a group of Navy SEALs who return home to Denton Valley, Colorado, and found a search and rescue outfit called Trident Rescue. The stories feature former-military alpha heroes, steamy intimacy, and personal trauma that only love can heal.
Former Navy SEAL Kyan Keasley is an adrenaline junkie. His medical records are sealed. His heart, closed. His past, suffocating.
All Kyan wants—needs—is to be left alone.
Which means getting Ivy West, his meddling new doctor, to stay the hell out of his files.
Ivy knows Kyan is trying to lie his way into a clean bill of health—and she’s having none of it. Even if she is the only one in town who won’t bend to sex-god Kyan’s will.
But just as Ivy sets Kyan straight, a severe storm traps her inside his house. Worse still, the gang of a patient she lost now wants her dead. Ivy needs Kyan’s help—and he drives a hard bargain.
★★★★★ Amazon top-hundred author Alex Lidell delivers a page-turning enemy-to-lovers stand-alone romance, with a whip-smart heroine, a powerful Navy SEAL, and heart-wrenching trauma that only love can heal.
Enemy Lines is part of the Trident Rescue series, which follows a group of Navy SEALs who return home to Denton Valley, Colorado, and found a search and rescue outfit called Trident Rescue. The stories feature former-military alpha heroes, steamy intimacy, and personal trauma that only love can heal.
352 pages, ebook
First published June 16, 2021
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Alex Lidell
65 books1,770 followersAlex Lidell is the Amazon Breakout Novel Awards finalist author of THE CADET OF TILDOR (Penguin) and several Amazon Top 100 Kindle Bestsellers, including the POWER OF FIVE romance series. She is an avid horseback rider who believes in eating dessert first. She writes as both Alex Lidell and A.L. Lidell.
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July 20, 2021
The third instalment in the Trident Rescue series focuses on Kyan, who we know very little about from the previous books. He finds his match in Dr. Ivy West. She’s his new doctor, and she won’t just mark him as fit for duty, because he has chronic injuries from his time as a SEAL. Because of this dynamic, the author has continued with the “enemies-to-lovers” theme that’s predominant in the first two books in this series.
This book was quite good! There’s a lot of suspense, and the plot is solid. The author switched from giving the heroine first person present scenes to third person past tense for both the hero and the heroine. I did find this jarring at first, since I just finished Enemy Contact last week. I was a little disappointed, as first person is my preferred POV, but after the first few chapters, I was sucked into the story and didn’t notice as much.
I did notice that the backstories for both Ivy and Kyan weren’t quite as well developed as the hero and heroine in the first two books in this series. They both have a trauma in their pasts, and that overshadowed the rest of their histories of how they became who they are. I also noticed that there were fewer steamy scenes in this book relative to the first two.
I did love the way that the book introduced a secret ops group, and I’m curious to see if Lidell will be returning to that concept anytime soon.
To sum up, this is a great third book in the series, and I can’t wait for Liam’s story!
This book was quite good! There’s a lot of suspense, and the plot is solid. The author switched from giving the heroine first person present scenes to third person past tense for both the hero and the heroine. I did find this jarring at first, since I just finished Enemy Contact last week. I was a little disappointed, as first person is my preferred POV, but after the first few chapters, I was sucked into the story and didn’t notice as much.
I did notice that the backstories for both Ivy and Kyan weren’t quite as well developed as the hero and heroine in the first two books in this series. They both have a trauma in their pasts, and that overshadowed the rest of their histories of how they became who they are. I also noticed that there were fewer steamy scenes in this book relative to the first two.
I did love the way that the book introduced a secret ops group, and I’m curious to see if Lidell will be returning to that concept anytime soon.
To sum up, this is a great third book in the series, and I can’t wait for Liam’s story!
July 4, 2021
Really liked the heroine.She has spunk.
The hero was okay. Was not a fan of his decisions and hot & cold behavior.
Glad the heroine took stand in the end.
The hero was okay. Was not a fan of his decisions and hot & cold behavior.
Glad the heroine took stand in the end.
July 3, 2021
A cracking enemies to lovers book. Anti-social, gruff Ex-Navy Seal - Kyan Keasly has had a lot of pain in his life. Both emotional and physical. The physical being the ones that he lives with daily. His world collides with Dr Ivy West when shes a new doctor treating him and he needs her to write him off as being fit but she reluctant to do that. Which leads them to clash starting any annoyance/hatred between them both. Yes some of Kyan's attitude made me want to slap him silly but once you delved into why he was the way he was you started to understand him more. I started to like him from then on. I also loved how Ivy gave as good as she got in regards to him. She knew she could help him and in her own way she did just that. It was great that the other characters from the series popped up in this one especially to include Ivy in their group. Eli and Dani more so than the others at first. Im loving The Trident Rescue series so much and Kyan's book was a great read too
June 30, 2021
I’ve read the other books in the series and I’ve been patiently waiting for Kyan’s book and boy it doesn’t disappoint! I loved how Ivy quickly became part of the group and how we got a glimmer of the other characters and how they are getting on. Kyan does every dangerous thing he can think of as he feels responsible for his best friends death and with the help of Ivy, and the deal he makes with her, he changes his ways for the better. Just when you think everything is okay between them both, more twists and turns appear. This book has got so much action, passion, and heat with a really sweet ending. I’m really excited to read Liam’s book when it’s out.
June 30, 2021
Kyan and Ivy were the perfect combination of damaged and strong. While Kyan's was mental and physical damage, Ivy's was more mental. They lent their strength to each other to get over their troubled pasts. We get to see characters from the previous books come into play too. The story was steady paced and had action and all the feels. Some really tearful parts were well done with handling mental trauma in regards to both Ivy and Kyan. Another great read in the Trident Rescue series.
August 27, 2021
NOICE.
July 4, 2021
Kyan and Ivy's Story . . .
Former Navy SEAL Kyan Keasley is a man driven by his inner demons to atone for what he blames himself for when a friend dies on a mission. After a bad injury with extensive burns, he is discharged and working for Trident Rescue. He also pushes himself to the limit in death-defying activities. When he needs a medical release for one of his events, he and the new doctor have a difference of opinion. Dr. Ivy West will not sign off when his medical records are sealed. She needs to see his history.
When her house is badly damaged by a storm, he rescues her and her dog. He agrees to let her help with his medical issues. Then a gang member tracks her down and puts her in danger. Needless to say, that was a bad move on the gang member’s part when dealing with a man who lives for danger. What will the future bring for Kyan and Ivy? There is more adventure ahead, but are they beginning to feel their attraction? Are they willing to take things further into a relationship? Where will they go from here?
Former Navy SEAL Kyan Keasley is a man driven by his inner demons to atone for what he blames himself for when a friend dies on a mission. After a bad injury with extensive burns, he is discharged and working for Trident Rescue. He also pushes himself to the limit in death-defying activities. When he needs a medical release for one of his events, he and the new doctor have a difference of opinion. Dr. Ivy West will not sign off when his medical records are sealed. She needs to see his history.
When her house is badly damaged by a storm, he rescues her and her dog. He agrees to let her help with his medical issues. Then a gang member tracks her down and puts her in danger. Needless to say, that was a bad move on the gang member’s part when dealing with a man who lives for danger. What will the future bring for Kyan and Ivy? There is more adventure ahead, but are they beginning to feel their attraction? Are they willing to take things further into a relationship? Where will they go from here?
May 15, 2025
4.5 rounded to 5 for the plot alone
While not pristinely perfect, this story overall had a totally different vibe to it than its predecessors, its own unique flavor. It involved circumstances and scenarios that felt more harrowing, dramatic, and even a bit uncomfortable, which only magnified how much more mature things felt. Through the personal lives and conversations from both the hero (Kyan) and heroine (Ivy), we get exposure to one of the many possible aftermaths of PTSD and how people deal (or don't deal) with it. It's not an easy subject to tackle at all, and both Kyan and Ivy make some imperfect choices throughout the book to battle their demons (particularly Kyan). I definitely appreciated the more serious routes this story took to unfold, several of which were actually quite stressful for yours truly.
Speaking of Kyan and Ivy, though, I was very much on-board. Kyan intrigued me from the get-go, so I was already delighted enough to finally be in his book. Revelations are explored for both of them, though it's mostly Kyan who bears the brunt of it all. His pain showed on the pages well and I found myself really feeling for the guy. Ivy has her own spice to explore too, though I admit I was a bit taken aback that her perspective was written in 3rd-person instead of first person like the previous two entries. But when the two share pages, it's a wild ride. I'm quite a fan of enemies-to-lover romances above all others because I love seeing love blossom in harsh environments. Kyan and Ivy? Ooph. The two are at each other's throats quite a bit in this book, but it made me appreciate their growth all the more. I like that neither one of them allowed themselves to be pushovers. In fact, that's a common theme I'm seeing in this series so far: No excess alpha male, doormat female crap. What a breath of fresh air that is.
Did I have complaints? Yep. Sure did. Much of them are petty, though, centering on the decisions made by the author in regard to character actions or plot points. Things were introduced that I was looking forward to reading more about, but sadly weren't fleshed out, such as the implementation of Kyan and Ivy's pact, as well as the aftermath of one specific spat between the two that was kinda left on the backburner. While part of me understands that sometimes things are written to better magnify drama, an entirely other part of me prefers being allowed to "participate" in a story that doesn't leave things unaddressed or unexplored. Not gonna spoil, but I was quite grumbly when things were uttered by a character that totally contradicted their words and actions from the whole dang rest of the book. It made no sense, characteristically, and served to annoy me more than anything.
At any rate, though, this was a great read and my favorite of the series thus far. The plot's more somber mood helped earn that coveted 5th star outta me, despite my petty complaints. I love all the comradery between characters, namely all the guys in all their feisty brotherhood. Dialogue was top notch, and the drama level was still addictive, namely when it felt it was being written to occur organically rather than forcibly. I think it's safe to say I'm a fan of this series so far, though I'm not sure how much I look forward to the next installment, considering that the next SEAL starring is Liam, who has already been established as one with a fixation on BDSM (which doesn't appeal to me in the least). But I positively LOVE Jaz, so...that's a pickle. Oh well. Maybe it will surprise me in a good way? We shall see.
While not pristinely perfect, this story overall had a totally different vibe to it than its predecessors, its own unique flavor. It involved circumstances and scenarios that felt more harrowing, dramatic, and even a bit uncomfortable, which only magnified how much more mature things felt. Through the personal lives and conversations from both the hero (Kyan) and heroine (Ivy), we get exposure to one of the many possible aftermaths of PTSD and how people deal (or don't deal) with it. It's not an easy subject to tackle at all, and both Kyan and Ivy make some imperfect choices throughout the book to battle their demons (particularly Kyan). I definitely appreciated the more serious routes this story took to unfold, several of which were actually quite stressful for yours truly.
Speaking of Kyan and Ivy, though, I was very much on-board. Kyan intrigued me from the get-go, so I was already delighted enough to finally be in his book. Revelations are explored for both of them, though it's mostly Kyan who bears the brunt of it all. His pain showed on the pages well and I found myself really feeling for the guy. Ivy has her own spice to explore too, though I admit I was a bit taken aback that her perspective was written in 3rd-person instead of first person like the previous two entries. But when the two share pages, it's a wild ride. I'm quite a fan of enemies-to-lover romances above all others because I love seeing love blossom in harsh environments. Kyan and Ivy? Ooph. The two are at each other's throats quite a bit in this book, but it made me appreciate their growth all the more. I like that neither one of them allowed themselves to be pushovers. In fact, that's a common theme I'm seeing in this series so far: No excess alpha male, doormat female crap. What a breath of fresh air that is.
Did I have complaints? Yep. Sure did. Much of them are petty, though, centering on the decisions made by the author in regard to character actions or plot points. Things were introduced that I was looking forward to reading more about, but sadly weren't fleshed out, such as the implementation of Kyan and Ivy's pact, as well as the aftermath of one specific spat between the two that was kinda left on the backburner. While part of me understands that sometimes things are written to better magnify drama, an entirely other part of me prefers being allowed to "participate" in a story that doesn't leave things unaddressed or unexplored. Not gonna spoil, but I was quite grumbly when things were uttered by a character that totally contradicted their words and actions from the whole dang rest of the book. It made no sense, characteristically, and served to annoy me more than anything.
At any rate, though, this was a great read and my favorite of the series thus far. The plot's more somber mood helped earn that coveted 5th star outta me, despite my petty complaints. I love all the comradery between characters, namely all the guys in all their feisty brotherhood. Dialogue was top notch, and the drama level was still addictive, namely when it felt it was being written to occur organically rather than forcibly. I think it's safe to say I'm a fan of this series so far, though I'm not sure how much I look forward to the next installment, considering that the next SEAL starring is Liam, who has already been established as one with a fixation on BDSM (which doesn't appeal to me in the least). But I positively LOVE Jaz, so...that's a pickle. Oh well. Maybe it will surprise me in a good way? We shall see.
July 10, 2023
disappointing
The beginning was good but the second half just got off track and ridiculous. The section where Ky signs up with the O organization was a mess and made no real sense at all and her bargaining with the Commander was nonsense! And what her sister did……she should have been thrown out and sued. So disappointing
The beginning was good but the second half just got off track and ridiculous. The section where Ky signs up with the O organization was a mess and made no real sense at all and her bargaining with the Commander was nonsense! And what her sister did……she should have been thrown out and sued. So disappointing
November 25, 2024
I knew I could give this one more than three stars, but the feeling I usually get whenever I read romance wasn't there. Maybe it's because I didn't read it in one go since I'm busy at the time as I'm also very much aware that Kyan and Ivy's story is worthy of so much love. My heart reached out for Kyan. I've followed the Trident since Cullen's story, and Kyan always kept his distance and looked relatively ignorant. In this book, I got to read his point of view, and my heart called out to him. He was so lost before meeting Ivy that he didn't know how to face his fears, traumas, and pain since Bar's death. He took every chance to chase that adrenaline rush to make himself feel things, and I wanted to give him a bear hug so badly.
I liked Ivy. She's intelligent, independent, and a badass to overcome her fears and struggles. Ivy had experienced quite a deadly drama before moving to Denton Valley, and little did she know that there was a man here who would turn her life upside down. She gives off this comfort vibe that lures any human to her as a comfort zone. When I read her point of view, I found myself liking the way she thinks about things, the solutions to problems, and how tough she is during a challenging situation. She thinks fast, acts fast, fails, then tries again, again, and again. That's how I understand her will and commitment, how and why she could be a doctor. A very good one.
Ivy's down-to-earth character suits well with Kyan's hot and cold personality. Her patience and self-awareness were top-notch while facing Kyan's push-offs and anger issues. I see why Kyan falls for her. Their love was so subtle at first, but I could feel it through their chemistry. Although I wish Kyan groveled for a bit after he did what he did that morning to Ivy and more scenes of them together in love.
I liked Ivy. She's intelligent, independent, and a badass to overcome her fears and struggles. Ivy had experienced quite a deadly drama before moving to Denton Valley, and little did she know that there was a man here who would turn her life upside down. She gives off this comfort vibe that lures any human to her as a comfort zone. When I read her point of view, I found myself liking the way she thinks about things, the solutions to problems, and how tough she is during a challenging situation. She thinks fast, acts fast, fails, then tries again, again, and again. That's how I understand her will and commitment, how and why she could be a doctor. A very good one.
Ivy's down-to-earth character suits well with Kyan's hot and cold personality. Her patience and self-awareness were top-notch while facing Kyan's push-offs and anger issues. I see why Kyan falls for her. Their love was so subtle at first, but I could feel it through their chemistry. Although I wish Kyan groveled for a bit after he did what he did that morning to Ivy and more scenes of them together in love.
June 24, 2021
Have a confession to make, when I saw Kyan's book pop up I squealed as I have been looking forward to his book from the beginning.
There is something about enemies to lovers books where one of the characters is a bit broken or scared and Kyan fitted this perfectly. He was just so macho the whole way through this story. Even when he was being a bit of a meanie he was still hot.
I loved Ivy's character. She was seriously sassy and stood up for herself in the best way and I loved that about her. So pleased that she didn't let Kyan intimidate her. She really grew throughout this story which was so pleasing to see.
Their chemistry was super hot and their sexy time was extremely hot, woah mumma! Couldn't get enough of that I have to say...
Reading the other characters in this story was awesome and this is what I love about series that are written well, when you have these characters be there for one another through each book and this story was no different.
There was only one part I have to say that disappointed me and seemed to be glossed over and not really dealt with which surprised me. When things kind of blew up and got physical by accident, for me this should have been highlighted and dealt with both from the guys side of things and the ladys of the gang. This was not really cool and surprised me that it happened..
Overall, an amazing addition to this great series. Alex has certainly upped the anti with this book and have to say has been my favourite, oh who am I kidding, I have loved them all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There is something about enemies to lovers books where one of the characters is a bit broken or scared and Kyan fitted this perfectly. He was just so macho the whole way through this story. Even when he was being a bit of a meanie he was still hot.
I loved Ivy's character. She was seriously sassy and stood up for herself in the best way and I loved that about her. So pleased that she didn't let Kyan intimidate her. She really grew throughout this story which was so pleasing to see.
Their chemistry was super hot and their sexy time was extremely hot, woah mumma! Couldn't get enough of that I have to say...
Reading the other characters in this story was awesome and this is what I love about series that are written well, when you have these characters be there for one another through each book and this story was no different.
There was only one part I have to say that disappointed me and seemed to be glossed over and not really dealt with which surprised me. When things kind of blew up and got physical by accident, for me this should have been highlighted and dealt with both from the guys side of things and the ladys of the gang. This was not really cool and surprised me that it happened..
Overall, an amazing addition to this great series. Alex has certainly upped the anti with this book and have to say has been my favourite, oh who am I kidding, I have loved them all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 26, 2021
I absolutely loved this enemies to lovers romance. The characters were well developed and intense. The story and subplot were riveting. Highly recommend.
Dr. Ivy West is a gifted surgical resident practicing at one of the premier hospitals in the country when she is assaulted at gunpoint by a gangbanger forcing her to flee across the country to Denton Valler, Colorado where she takes a job at the rural clinic.
Kyan Keasley is a former model and SEAL who served in Afghanistan until a horrific accident burned 30% of his body. He also suffers from PTSD. He runs a rehabilitation ranch, works for Trident Rescue and participates in extremely dangerous sporting events.
They clash when he goes to the clinic to get a medical release signed for one of his events and she questions his medical history and makes notations in his file.
Soon after her house is partially destroyed in a storm and he rescues her and her dog. They come to an agreement that she will change the notes in his file and he will let her work on his medical issues. They develop feelings for each other. The gangbanger finds her and Kyan rescues her. She leaves to go back to Mass General for a surgical internship and he joins O2 a militant mercenary group. She gets kidnapped by another gangbanger and Kyan along with the men from Trident Rescue her. They even get their HEA after he gets professional help for his mental health issues.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dr. Ivy West is a gifted surgical resident practicing at one of the premier hospitals in the country when she is assaulted at gunpoint by a gangbanger forcing her to flee across the country to Denton Valler, Colorado where she takes a job at the rural clinic.
Kyan Keasley is a former model and SEAL who served in Afghanistan until a horrific accident burned 30% of his body. He also suffers from PTSD. He runs a rehabilitation ranch, works for Trident Rescue and participates in extremely dangerous sporting events.
They clash when he goes to the clinic to get a medical release signed for one of his events and she questions his medical history and makes notations in his file.
Soon after her house is partially destroyed in a storm and he rescues her and her dog. They come to an agreement that she will change the notes in his file and he will let her work on his medical issues. They develop feelings for each other. The gangbanger finds her and Kyan rescues her. She leaves to go back to Mass General for a surgical internship and he joins O2 a militant mercenary group. She gets kidnapped by another gangbanger and Kyan along with the men from Trident Rescue her. They even get their HEA after he gets professional help for his mental health issues.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
Well……so that happened
I wish I could pin down the main emotion I felt when reading this book but I can’t, it genuinely took me to high highs and low lows. And then I’d just find a level and away we went again…
This story is a journey, Kyan from a mental and emotional standpoint, discovering what it really means to live and ivy from a relationship perspective and I loved how she grew from a place of physical fear to having to e mental strength the push back against Kyan in the end and recognise what she needed, rather than what she wanted.
I loved the Eli/Dani birth scene, heart rending as it was, and the fear exposure therapy and how Kyan protected Ivy even when he disliked her.
Things skipped a little for me, Emma’s behaviour and the consequences from that. Rooting out Ivys issues with refusing to accept more help from Kyan (the food thing seemed to be building up to something then..wasn’t). Didn’t impact the story but seemed liked unresolved threads.
Overall a fab read and one that will carry you at pace through the book.
Well written, and the rest of the Trident team make satisfying appearances throughout the book also.
I am eagerly, yet fearfully, awaiting Liams story as he does seem the most damaged of the 4….goodness knows where that will go as a story given how dark and twisted Kyans story got!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I wish I could pin down the main emotion I felt when reading this book but I can’t, it genuinely took me to high highs and low lows. And then I’d just find a level and away we went again…
This story is a journey, Kyan from a mental and emotional standpoint, discovering what it really means to live and ivy from a relationship perspective and I loved how she grew from a place of physical fear to having to e mental strength the push back against Kyan in the end and recognise what she needed, rather than what she wanted.
I loved the Eli/Dani birth scene, heart rending as it was, and the fear exposure therapy and how Kyan protected Ivy even when he disliked her.
Things skipped a little for me, Emma’s behaviour and the consequences from that. Rooting out Ivys issues with refusing to accept more help from Kyan (the food thing seemed to be building up to something then..wasn’t). Didn’t impact the story but seemed liked unresolved threads.
Overall a fab read and one that will carry you at pace through the book.
Well written, and the rest of the Trident team make satisfying appearances throughout the book also.
I am eagerly, yet fearfully, awaiting Liams story as he does seem the most damaged of the 4….goodness knows where that will go as a story given how dark and twisted Kyans story got!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 23, 2021
Hard headed, soft hearted SEAL
Kyan can't find enough outlets for high risk, dangerous endeavors to outrun his grief of making it back from Afghanistan when his buddy was killed on the same mission. The physical scars he bears he uses as an excuse to hide. Ivy is new to Denton hoping to work as a primary care physician and hide from a gang hunting her. She also has PTSD from her last run in with the gang. Her ethics won't let her just clear Kyan with all his medical issues. When the house she's renting is damaged in a storm, she ends up staying with him. They make a deal if he and Trident help her work through her issues/deal with the gang, she'll treat him so he can be medically cleared. When the gang comes after her, he manages to save her but when a misunderstanding arises, he sh7ns his friends and family, runs away and joins a shady security outfit. When his actions put her life in danger, he'll need all his skills plus his SEAL/Trident brothers and Ivy herself to save them both and find their HEA. Kyan really needed a good thrashing for being so cavalier with his life and I liked that she called him on it. As with the prior books PTSD is addressed but watching this wounded warrior battle his demons and be vulnerable to show the woman he loves what she means to him will melt your heart. There's also heart pounding action plus steamy scenes in and out of the bedroom.
Kyan can't find enough outlets for high risk, dangerous endeavors to outrun his grief of making it back from Afghanistan when his buddy was killed on the same mission. The physical scars he bears he uses as an excuse to hide. Ivy is new to Denton hoping to work as a primary care physician and hide from a gang hunting her. She also has PTSD from her last run in with the gang. Her ethics won't let her just clear Kyan with all his medical issues. When the house she's renting is damaged in a storm, she ends up staying with him. They make a deal if he and Trident help her work through her issues/deal with the gang, she'll treat him so he can be medically cleared. When the gang comes after her, he manages to save her but when a misunderstanding arises, he sh7ns his friends and family, runs away and joins a shady security outfit. When his actions put her life in danger, he'll need all his skills plus his SEAL/Trident brothers and Ivy herself to save them both and find their HEA. Kyan really needed a good thrashing for being so cavalier with his life and I liked that she called him on it. As with the prior books PTSD is addressed but watching this wounded warrior battle his demons and be vulnerable to show the woman he loves what she means to him will melt your heart. There's also heart pounding action plus steamy scenes in and out of the bedroom.
June 27, 2021
In the third book of the Trident Rescue series, former Navy SEAL Kyan Keasly does every dangerous thing he can do, putting his life at risk because he feels responsible for the death of his best friend in the action that left him with very bad scars on his face and body. Dr. Ivy West has relocated to the rural area of Denton Valley in Colorado after a harrowing episode involving gang members in the E.R. at the prestigious Boston hospital where she worked. She’s a great doctor, but very by the book, which doesn’t sit well with Kyan, who wants to keep his medical records sealed and needs a clean bill of health to continue his activities. They end up making a deal with each other, and then things get complicated. It takes some dangerous situations, some heartbreak, and a bad decision that seems insurmountable before they find a way to make everything come together like it should for their future happiness. I was ticked off at Kyan at times because he did some dumb stuff, and Ivy didn’t deserve everything she went through, she was just doing her best to help people, but I loved seeing the way everything was resolved. I enjoyed seeing Kyan’s other SEAL friends and their families in the book and look forward to more stories in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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July 1, 2021
Trident Rescue team is back and we get to know Kyan story. Let me just say this man is one hard dude to crack. Kyan was in the military and did his thing til he was discharged. That was not due to anything bad but he sustained a major injury. Due to this he has been a recluse but is part of the trident rescue team. He also does daring things such are rock climbing and anything that is basically death defying. He feels as though that is the only way he can live. Then we Ivy who just moved to town due to a traumatic experience. She is a resident doctor and wanting to finish up her residency. She suffers from PTSD but does not tell anyone why. Kyan sees it and wants to help. However, he is so abrasive towards her and then sweet. I mean I am surprised Ivy did not get injured due to his mood swings. Not in a bad way that is. Then one night mother nature and fate got together to scheme something to put these two on the same path. Will something come of it or will it just be hatred? Can Ivy see past the scars to the man he is? Will Kyan finally decide to take a leap and give it a go? Well I can say that the action does pick up as well as getting teary eyed towards the end. Will there be a happily ever after? Check it out to see.
July 12, 2021
Enemy Lines: Enemies-to-Lovers Stand-Alone Healing-Lov Romance (Trident Rescue) - Alex Liddell
Dr. Ivy West is a top rated surgeon who is assaulted at gunclinicpoint by a criminal who wants here to save his gang member. Traumatized she can no longer perform surgery without severe hand tremors and panic attacks. Ivy flees to a small country clinic. Ivy is a very “by the book” practitioner and finds this rural clinic is not so obsessed with protocol.
Ivy runs into a difficult situation when a thrill/adrenaline chasing ex-soldier comes for clearance to take place in a dangerous event. Besides not being technically physically ok for this his records are incomplete. The two buck heads until he comes to her aide when a severe storm causes her roof to collapse and she must go to stay with him.
The broody Kyan and rule loving Ivy find a way to overcome their PTSD’s , help Ivy with the gangsters she ran away from, and heal each other, all while falling in love, steamy scenes and finding a way through this crazy journey to an HEA.
This was an awesome addition to the series and I read it in one sitting, plus the overall world of Trident rescue and their characters makes for an enjoyable exciting read.
Dr. Ivy West is a top rated surgeon who is assaulted at gunclinicpoint by a criminal who wants here to save his gang member. Traumatized she can no longer perform surgery without severe hand tremors and panic attacks. Ivy flees to a small country clinic. Ivy is a very “by the book” practitioner and finds this rural clinic is not so obsessed with protocol.
Ivy runs into a difficult situation when a thrill/adrenaline chasing ex-soldier comes for clearance to take place in a dangerous event. Besides not being technically physically ok for this his records are incomplete. The two buck heads until he comes to her aide when a severe storm causes her roof to collapse and she must go to stay with him.
The broody Kyan and rule loving Ivy find a way to overcome their PTSD’s , help Ivy with the gangsters she ran away from, and heal each other, all while falling in love, steamy scenes and finding a way through this crazy journey to an HEA.
This was an awesome addition to the series and I read it in one sitting, plus the overall world of Trident rescue and their characters makes for an enjoyable exciting read.
July 3, 2021
What happens when you throw two people together that both have their own version of PTSD one who tries to deny that anything is wrong the other going out of his way to continually risk death That is the base of this story but boy do we go on a suspense filled ride with it
Kyan is a member of Trident rescue he was a Seal and a former model but after he was burned and scarred on 30% of his body he was given a medical discharge but he can't leave the adrenaline behind so not only does he work for Trident but he risks his life with any death defying sport that he can. Ivy is the new resident doctor at the local clinic she was an up and coming surgical resident until she was attacked one evening and has fled to Colorado These two throw sparks off one another from the word go she wants his medical history and to work with him he wants to help her PTSD something she won't acknowledge when mother nature throws them together even more sparks of a different kind will flow but can they admit that they are perfect for one another
Kyan is a member of Trident rescue he was a Seal and a former model but after he was burned and scarred on 30% of his body he was given a medical discharge but he can't leave the adrenaline behind so not only does he work for Trident but he risks his life with any death defying sport that he can. Ivy is the new resident doctor at the local clinic she was an up and coming surgical resident until she was attacked one evening and has fled to Colorado These two throw sparks off one another from the word go she wants his medical history and to work with him he wants to help her PTSD something she won't acknowledge when mother nature throws them together even more sparks of a different kind will flow but can they admit that they are perfect for one another
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July 4, 2021I was hooked from the very beginning. Kyan seems to think he is unstoppable with how he doesn’t follow protocol for Trident Rescue. His friends think he has a death wish. When he needs medical clearance to participate in a dangerous event, he goes to his “go to” doctor at the small clinic , only his doctor isn’t there anymore and he gets the new resident, Dr. Ivy West. She’s no pushover and refuses to sign off on his condition. Plus they are also neighbors. When a bad storm collapse part of her roof, Kyan is the one to rescue her and gives her a place to stay until her home can be repaired. An awesome and at times emotional storyline with suspense, danger, stubbornness on both Kyan and Ivy’s part, passion and a deep connection between the two. I absolutely loved this read! This is my first book by this author and want to read the first two in this series. There were some issues with editing which was distracting but I am not sorry that I read this. Well worth it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 4, 2021
I read the other two books in the Trident Rescue series, and I have to say that the stories keep getting better and more intriguing. Enemy Lines (Trident Rescue Book 3) is my new favorite in the series. Kyan was always an intriguing member of the Trident team. You knew he had some intense demons he was wrestling with, and in this book, we find out exactly what they are and how deeply they run. Dr. Ivy West is just the person to help him battle those demons. Not only is she brilliant and talented, but she also has a heart of gold. As she runs to Denton for safety, Ivy finds a life that she would have never imagined for herself and, of course, love. She fits in nicely with the Trident family and becomes fast friends with Jaz, Addie, Sky, and Dani.
As with the other Trident Rescue stories, there is an intense rescue, hot steamy sex, military-style action, suspense, and drama. I can hardly wait to read the next book in the series, Enemy Hold, in which we will hopefully see Liam fall in love!
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As with the other Trident Rescue stories, there is an intense rescue, hot steamy sex, military-style action, suspense, and drama. I can hardly wait to read the next book in the series, Enemy Hold, in which we will hopefully see Liam fall in love!
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July 22, 2021
Ivy and Kyan meet under interesting circumstances, near a small town in Colorado. She is a surgeon, hiding out at a small town clinic. He has military PTSD and scars from an incident that killed his best friend. She starts to live with him when her home next door to his is partially destroyed during a storm.
The characters go through so many feelings and emotions. The storyline has the wildest roller coaster ride of action, suspense and drama that I have read in a while. It sure keeps you glued to the pages and anxious. Surprises and twists, with the Trident group, the O2 group and the gang members after her, will keep you on edge. Loved the situations they get themselves into and laugh about, their romance getting stronger and steamier, especially after her kidnapping. The ending is the best - loved the TV show. Well done.
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The characters go through so many feelings and emotions. The storyline has the wildest roller coaster ride of action, suspense and drama that I have read in a while. It sure keeps you glued to the pages and anxious. Surprises and twists, with the Trident group, the O2 group and the gang members after her, will keep you on edge. Loved the situations they get themselves into and laugh about, their romance getting stronger and steamier, especially after her kidnapping. The ending is the best - loved the TV show. Well done.
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October 7, 2022
Total jerk
## DNF. I couldn't even finish this book. How on Earth did this book get all these great reviews? This "hero" was an awful human being. He's belligerent, condescending, arrogant, and just plain mean. He treats the heroine like garbage and the whole town treats him like royalty. He screams at her, insults her, chastises her, and humiliates her. He's a model turned Seal? Seriously? Oh and he's a combat medic of course who knows more than the doctor that graduated top of her class from Harvard medical school. And he's licensed to perform medical procedures in a hospital? And this heroine is a complete mess. She's either shaking, shivering, crying, or stumbling around. Why is she so incompetent? So insecure? She's a doctor for Pete's sake. Wow, this made me mad. I'm sure (well I would hope) things get better further in the book, but I'm not willing to waste my time with it. I hope this hero takes a long walk off a short pier.
## DNF. I couldn't even finish this book. How on Earth did this book get all these great reviews? This "hero" was an awful human being. He's belligerent, condescending, arrogant, and just plain mean. He treats the heroine like garbage and the whole town treats him like royalty. He screams at her, insults her, chastises her, and humiliates her. He's a model turned Seal? Seriously? Oh and he's a combat medic of course who knows more than the doctor that graduated top of her class from Harvard medical school. And he's licensed to perform medical procedures in a hospital? And this heroine is a complete mess. She's either shaking, shivering, crying, or stumbling around. Why is she so incompetent? So insecure? She's a doctor for Pete's sake. Wow, this made me mad. I'm sure (well I would hope) things get better further in the book, but I'm not willing to waste my time with it. I hope this hero takes a long walk off a short pier.
June 24, 2021
And now it’s time for something different…
Alex Lidell is a favorite sci-fi and sci-fi/fantasy romance author and frankly contemporary romance is a change of pace for her. I probably only tried her Enemy Lines (Trident Rescue, Book 1) because I love her other books so much. Well, I’m glad I did tru it out as Ivy and Kyan’s story was superb. The publisher promises that this series will be filled with “former-military alpha heroes, steamy intimacy, and personal trauma that only love can heal.” That’s certainly the case here in a perfectly presented enemies-to-lovers tale that’s superbly written and filled with complex realistic characters with the perfect blend of the magic that is romance. I loved this take, which is perfectly stand-alone, and am looking forward to more contemporary romance from this talented author. No surprise that I highly recommend this book.
Alex Lidell is a favorite sci-fi and sci-fi/fantasy romance author and frankly contemporary romance is a change of pace for her. I probably only tried her Enemy Lines (Trident Rescue, Book 1) because I love her other books so much. Well, I’m glad I did tru it out as Ivy and Kyan’s story was superb. The publisher promises that this series will be filled with “former-military alpha heroes, steamy intimacy, and personal trauma that only love can heal.” That’s certainly the case here in a perfectly presented enemies-to-lovers tale that’s superbly written and filled with complex realistic characters with the perfect blend of the magic that is romance. I loved this take, which is perfectly stand-alone, and am looking forward to more contemporary romance from this talented author. No surprise that I highly recommend this book.
June 27, 2021
What more can I say, but I love the Trident men! Damaged Heroes finding their perfect partner. Well Enemy Lines is the story of the most damaged of all, Kyan! We’ve met him in the previous book and I promise Alex Lidell doesn’t let her readers down.
Once I start on these books I can’t put them down! Fast paced, wonderful characters, gorgeous hero’s and women who have strong personalities. Ivy West is no different, although she herself is damaged at the start.
I love the fact, this book like the others has the full cast in play, Eli, Cullen and their respective partners are back, as well as Liam, Jaz and the rest. I’m counting down for Liam’s book, which promises to be hot, if the hints about his nature are anything to go on.
Book 3 is another excellent addition to this series, which I know will be one I keep returning to for many years to come.
Once I start on these books I can’t put them down! Fast paced, wonderful characters, gorgeous hero’s and women who have strong personalities. Ivy West is no different, although she herself is damaged at the start.
I love the fact, this book like the others has the full cast in play, Eli, Cullen and their respective partners are back, as well as Liam, Jaz and the rest. I’m counting down for Liam’s book, which promises to be hot, if the hints about his nature are anything to go on.
Book 3 is another excellent addition to this series, which I know will be one I keep returning to for many years to come.
July 5, 2021
To Love Another You Have to Love Yourself
The book is focused on the story of Kyan and Ivy as well as a couple sisters and close friends. Kyan blames himself for the death of his best friend while Ivy tries to hide from a gang that has threatened her life.
There is at least one predictable plot development, but it does not distract form the story. The character development is well-done. We really get to know Kyan and Ivy.
The story telling is leisurely in some places and high-packed action in others. The pace is like the overall roller coaster ride of the story.
My only complaint was a lack of good editing in the advanced reader copy I was provided. If those are fixed, this will make for a very enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book is focused on the story of Kyan and Ivy as well as a couple sisters and close friends. Kyan blames himself for the death of his best friend while Ivy tries to hide from a gang that has threatened her life.
There is at least one predictable plot development, but it does not distract form the story. The character development is well-done. We really get to know Kyan and Ivy.
The story telling is leisurely in some places and high-packed action in others. The pace is like the overall roller coaster ride of the story.
My only complaint was a lack of good editing in the advanced reader copy I was provided. If those are fixed, this will make for a very enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 15, 2021
I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Kyan and Ivy. She's a surgical doctor from Massachusetts, but needs to escape to Denton Valley Colorado. Still shaken up from an incident in the ER, she's still very jumpy. Kyan is an ex Seal who is dealing with grief and survival guilt. Scared from the attack, he lives on adrenaline, always taking risk. They meet when he comes in for medical clearance, which she denies. But they keep running into each other, she ends up being his neighbor. When danger comes for her in Denton, Kyan fights to protect her, but end up hurting her himself. Danger and suspense followed up by a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 29, 2022
This is the third book in the series where we follow Kyan and Ivy through a highly strung first meeting, many tense moments, steamy scenes and quite the twists at the end. When I started the book, I was not as excited to read about Kyan as I was with Cullen and Eli (1st and 2nd book in the series), but that lasted for about a chapter. I have not been at the edge of my seat with a book like I was with Enemy Lines in a very long time. I could not put it down. I was muttering to myself, as I kept reading everything they were facing. Quite honestly, there were moments I had to pause and remember to breathe the tension was so high. If you enjoy lots of action, twists and awesome characters, put this one on the list. You won’t regret it.
May 25, 2022
Tempting Fate
This was a pretty good story. It starts very good with Relationship drama and a lot of criminal tension s to deal with for the new couple. After they gang banger catches up to Dr. West and they rescue her the story kinda goes off in a crazy splitting up direction which causes a bit of tension and anxiety... Then a crazy bit of mercenaries and gang violence. The ending is alright but to be honest I missed Bumblebee in the part after the gang-banger attacked her... She should have learned to use her attack dog better. Also I thought Eli lived outside town too on a huge estate... Guess it is a new build... I liked this story read it the fastest of all the books so far in this series.
This was a pretty good story. It starts very good with Relationship drama and a lot of criminal tension s to deal with for the new couple. After they gang banger catches up to Dr. West and they rescue her the story kinda goes off in a crazy splitting up direction which causes a bit of tension and anxiety... Then a crazy bit of mercenaries and gang violence. The ending is alright but to be honest I missed Bumblebee in the part after the gang-banger attacked her... She should have learned to use her attack dog better. Also I thought Eli lived outside town too on a huge estate... Guess it is a new build... I liked this story read it the fastest of all the books so far in this series.
November 10, 2022
How does a Harvard Medical graduate and an up and coming surgeon end up in a small, out of the way clinic in rural Colrado? Dr.Ivy West isn't exactly forthcoming with answers. Kyan Keasley needs just one thing; to get his medical clearance signed off on. He becomes Ivy's patient and let's just say they butt heads and end up in a shouting match. Thrown together when he rescues her during a powerful storm, they become housemates. They make a deal to get what they both want but at what price? He's trying to outrun his demons and avoid any type of connections yet Ivy is temptation personified. He gets her what she wants and walks away. There's only one problem, she needs him now and he's going to have to fight his way back to her.
June 16, 2021
I’ve read all of this series and this is the best yet. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and a complex plot. Just when you think everything is sorted in the lives of Ivy and Kyan, something else pops up. Other characters from the series make an appearance now and again but it’s the dynamic between Ivy and Kyan that really holds your interest. That and Kyan’s self destructive tendencies where you’re wondering what he’s going to do next. It all gets resolved in the end.
I’m already looking forward to the next book and am grateful I had the privilege of an ARC copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’m already looking forward to the next book and am grateful I had the privilege of an ARC copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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