4 - 4 1/2 stars!
Point Blank is the fourth book in the exciting Lawman/Deadly Intent series, and it's definitely not a book that you want to miss! With the intriguing storyline, complex characters, secrets, lies, betrayal, intense situations, danger, and surprise twists, this story will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. A hot & sexy special agent, a beautiful strong woman, firey romance, and suspense...what's not to love?!?
Special agent Brooks Allen and Natasha Simpson met briefly at her cousins wedding months ago, which are also friends of Brooks, but due to an accident, Natasha wasn't able to make it to the reception. There was definitely an intense attraction between them, but circumstances haven't been on their side, although both would like to see where the chemistry between them could lead. When Brooks is assigned to get close to Natasha in the new case he's working, he has his doubts about her, and the situation that she's in.
When they run into one another at a trade show she's attending, which Brooks set up purposely, the attraction is just as strong as they remember. He's hesitant to get involved with her, not only because of who she's family with, but because if she's willing involved with the cartel she's smuggling drugs for, he won't think twice about arresting her. When Natasha gets spooked by an unknown source, she is adamant about him leaving her alone, and refuses to tell him what's going on. Brooks can see the fear in her eyes, is determined to find out who put it there and why, as well as figure out how to help her out of the mess she's in.
When everyone who Natasha loves and cares about is threatened, she's determined to keep them safe by whatever means necessary, even if that means not exploring what could be between her and Brooks. When her cousin almost gets killed by a car, she knows that she's in over her head, and will have to have help if any of them are going to survive this nightmare. Can Brooks help her, as well as keep everyone safe? Can they figure out how to take down the man who got her involved in this without him knowing? Will Brooks be able to keep Natasha from trying to handle this on her own? What will happen between them when everything is over, or will it ever be? Will either of them get the HEA they desperately want, and deserve?
Each of these books can be read as a stand alone. It's not necessary to read the previous books to understand and follow the story. I have read the first book in the series, but unfortunately missed reading books #2 & 3, and had no difficulty with this one. I will say that I enjoyed reading the first book, and plan to go back and read the two that I missed. If you're interested in the series, I would suggest you start from the beginning. You won't be disappointed.
I strongly recommend this book, series, and great author.
I have voluntarily reviewed this arc provided by the publisher via NetGalley.