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Flaw in the Defense
It was only supposed to be a hot vacation fling, but now he's her client and he's brought along someone from her past.
Paige Davis made a split-second decision years ago – one that made her into the woman she is today. A strong, independent executive of a private security company, she lives her life with no regrets and no apologies. But when a girl’s trip to celebrate her birthday leads to wedding crashing and a hot vacation fling with the bride’s brother, Paige starts to wonder if her life might be missing a few things after all.
Sebastian “Ash” Moreno assured his sister he’d ignore work and his business partner during her wedding weekend and Paige is the perfect reason to keep his promise. He may have no idea why the confident and beautiful Paige is interested in a nerdy programmer like himself, but he’s not going to mention she’s completely out of his league.
Back in real life, Ash discovers his company is missing a large sum of money right as it’s about to public. Hiring an outside investigative firm is the smart choice, especially when the company COO turns out to be Paige. Keeping their relationship professional, and their mutual attraction in check, is hard. And it only gets harder when Paige’s past and present collide, and a simple audit takes a deadly turn.
Paige Davis made a split-second decision years ago – one that made her into the woman she is today. A strong, independent executive of a private security company, she lives her life with no regrets and no apologies. But when a girl’s trip to celebrate her birthday leads to wedding crashing and a hot vacation fling with the bride’s brother, Paige starts to wonder if her life might be missing a few things after all.
Sebastian “Ash” Moreno assured his sister he’d ignore work and his business partner during her wedding weekend and Paige is the perfect reason to keep his promise. He may have no idea why the confident and beautiful Paige is interested in a nerdy programmer like himself, but he’s not going to mention she’s completely out of his league.
Back in real life, Ash discovers his company is missing a large sum of money right as it’s about to public. Hiring an outside investigative firm is the smart choice, especially when the company COO turns out to be Paige. Keeping their relationship professional, and their mutual attraction in check, is hard. And it only gets harder when Paige’s past and present collide, and a simple audit takes a deadly turn.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2023
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January 17, 2023
Ash & Paige's story starts out as a hot fling and then they went their separate ways to their lives but little did they know their journey wasn't over. Paige is an executive at a private security company, and Ash found out that someone is stealing money from his company so he hires someone to help him figure it out. Guess what?! Paige is that someone, and obviously things are complicated since they're perfect for each other so they can't stay away from each other that's for sure, but wait, there's more. Things get even more complicated when Paige gets a blast from the past so what's a girl to do?! And yet, there's more. This audit is escalating to deadly, and now the twists are coming in hot with danger dogging their steps so yeah, it's safe to say I LOVED this book a ton! There's heat in spades, exciting suspense, and it has a kicker of angst to boot, so I can say with certainty, I'm a new fan of the talented Tarina Deaton, and CANNOT WAIT for more! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
January 31, 2023
4.5 stars.
This is the first from this series that I have read, I know that some people were mentioned and situations were referred to that were to some extent lost on me from not having read the previous books, but that did not stop me from getting lost in this story. I thought the characters were written well and the story flowed well too, I did see some things coming but others I didn't. I enjoyed getting to know everyone, seeing relationships develop, grow and how there was a circle of things linking and meeting up again. I also enjoyed the strong characters, the positive examples, the humour (I laughed out loud and in my head on a few occasions), the support, chemistry, connections and love. I enjoyed reading this one, a lot.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the first from this series that I have read, I know that some people were mentioned and situations were referred to that were to some extent lost on me from not having read the previous books, but that did not stop me from getting lost in this story. I thought the characters were written well and the story flowed well too, I did see some things coming but others I didn't. I enjoyed getting to know everyone, seeing relationships develop, grow and how there was a circle of things linking and meeting up again. I also enjoyed the strong characters, the positive examples, the humour (I laughed out loud and in my head on a few occasions), the support, chemistry, connections and love. I enjoyed reading this one, a lot.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 8, 2026
Paige used her time in the military to help her open a private security business Leonidas Corporation, with her former team mates. While on holiday she has a wonderful hot and spicy night with Ash. Both believing neither would see each other again. Ahhh fate..
When money goes missing from his company Ash’s sister contacts oh yes Leonidas Corporation. The missing money and someone from Paige’s military past could be connected.
Loved Paige who is strong and caring woman. Ash a is wonderful character who I loved from the start.
This book is full of emotion, suspense, drama, full on chemistry, family and friendships. Perfect.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When money goes missing from his company Ash’s sister contacts oh yes Leonidas Corporation. The missing money and someone from Paige’s military past could be connected.
Loved Paige who is strong and caring woman. Ash a is wonderful character who I loved from the start.
This book is full of emotion, suspense, drama, full on chemistry, family and friendships. Perfect.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2026
Paige and Ash are such a cute couple. Paige is a take charge woman who is used to danger and solving security issues. She had a very bad experience in love which has left her with her defenses up and not looking for anything more than casual. Ash is an enigma with his good looks but quirks. While both Paige and Ash are interested in more than a fling, they write it off as something that will never happen but with outside help, they end up in a meeting together. While lost money, danger, suspense and bad blast from the past for Paige leave them having to make some tough choices. Finally doing the scary thing and admitting they want more! I couldn't read this one fast enough I loved Ash and his quirks almost as much as I admired Paige for being herself!
January 31, 2023
This is book one in The Leonidas Corporation Series and it is Kinley and Shane’s story and what a great start to a new series and author to me. There are twists and turns along with danger, suspense, action, intrigue, adventure, treasure, betrayal and situations that have you turning the pages to see what would happen next. The characters and storyline pulled you in and kept your attention throughout and also had you on the edge of your seat wondering what the outcome would be for them all. The chemistry between Kinley and Shane was so strong that it sizzled of the pages making this book so addictive and a must read and I can’t wait to read more books by this author in the future.
February 4, 2023
This is the third book in this incredible series, and this is Paige and Ash’s story. While Paige is on a girl’s trip for her birthday, she meets Ash, and they have a steamy fling. When Ash hires Paige to investigate a financial mystery in his company, can they keep things professional? This is a well written story which has family, friendships, emotions, danger, suspense, intrigue, chemistry, challenges, and love, which leads to a riveting and addictive page turner.
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.
February 7, 2026
This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed this book. Fast paced and great characters.
Paige runs a security firm and is called by Sebastian's company to search for missing money but they find they know each Lyndhurst m other.
Loaded with danger, and suspense. This book i couldn't put down. I really enjoyed the dynamic when they find they know each other and the company characters.
So well done. It was a compelling read and one i really enjoyed.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Paige runs a security firm and is called by Sebastian's company to search for missing money but they find they know each Lyndhurst m other.
Loaded with danger, and suspense. This book i couldn't put down. I really enjoyed the dynamic when they find they know each other and the company characters.
So well done. It was a compelling read and one i really enjoyed.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 6, 2023
Flaw in the Defense (The Leonidas Corporation book 3)
By Tarina Deaton
This is the third book in the series and can be read as a stand alone (I've read all three) so I was glad to have Paige and Ash get their story.
Paige Davis is a very strong woman who has taken her military service into her private security business she has built with former team mates. When she meets Ash Moreno there's a connection between them even though they're both on vacation neither will expect to meet again after just one night together. But when money goes missing from Ash's company his sister will call in Leonidas Corporation to find out the who and the why. Prepare for a blast from the past when Paige, Angie and Samara will have to dig deep because it's someone from her past in the military.
i loved the book and can't wait for the next one in the series.
By Tarina Deaton
This is the third book in the series and can be read as a stand alone (I've read all three) so I was glad to have Paige and Ash get their story.
Paige Davis is a very strong woman who has taken her military service into her private security business she has built with former team mates. When she meets Ash Moreno there's a connection between them even though they're both on vacation neither will expect to meet again after just one night together. But when money goes missing from Ash's company his sister will call in Leonidas Corporation to find out the who and the why. Prepare for a blast from the past when Paige, Angie and Samara will have to dig deep because it's someone from her past in the military.
i loved the book and can't wait for the next one in the series.
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November 13, 2022The book is currently with the proofreader.
In the meantime, I'd love to share a teaser (one of my favorite moments from the book):
“I might have a serious conflict of interest with this client.”
“What kind of conflict?”
“I’ve fucked both the partners.” No use sugarcoating it.
Graham blinked twice. “At the same time?”
Don't forget to add it to your TBR
In the meantime, I'd love to share a teaser (one of my favorite moments from the book):
“I might have a serious conflict of interest with this client.”
“What kind of conflict?”
“I’ve fucked both the partners.” No use sugarcoating it.
Graham blinked twice. “At the same time?”
Don't forget to add it to your TBR
January 23, 2023
Fabulous! Must read
Another fabulous book in this series! Tarina Deaton creates main characters that you don't want to stop reading about. But she creates supporting characters that make the book as much as the main characters. I always end up laughing and wishing I had this group of friends
Another fabulous book in this series! Tarina Deaton creates main characters that you don't want to stop reading about. But she creates supporting characters that make the book as much as the main characters. I always end up laughing and wishing I had this group of friends
February 8, 2026
This was the best book in the series so far! It was nice getting to know Paige’s backstory. And Ash just melted me. Watching the two of them dance around each other while her past comes back to haunt them was a train wreck you saw coming but needed to wade through the wreckage to get to the other side. Totally worth it!
January 7, 2023
So I devoured this book! Stayed up all night to finish it because I couldn’t go to sleep until I found out what happened!
I absolutely loved Paige and Ash!
You could FEEL the chemistry between these two. I highly recommend this book!
I absolutely loved Paige and Ash!
You could FEEL the chemistry between these two. I highly recommend this book!
January 30, 2026
Flaw in the defense
I like spicy romance and suspenseful mystery. With Tarina Deaton you get both. I also like her development of interesting characters. I highly recommend this author and this series.
I like spicy romance and suspenseful mystery. With Tarina Deaton you get both. I also like her development of interesting characters. I highly recommend this author and this series.
February 10, 2026
Much better
Mush better than book 2 still some sex but not so much that it. Turned me off. Interesting plot a nom d good characters. Glad I stuck with it.
Mush better than book 2 still some sex but not so much that it. Turned me off. Interesting plot a nom d good characters. Glad I stuck with it.
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