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Andrew's story is absolutely heart-wrenching., and the connection between him and Tasha is nothing short of magnetic. Of course, there are secrets to be uncovered, but I won't be revealing any of those here. You'll have to read the book to find them, and I definitely recommend it! So, grab a warm drink, a cozy blanket, get comfortable in your favorite reading spot, and spend some time in the fascinating world these ladies have created. 

The second San Antonio Security romantic suspense brings us Brax and Tessa - and a sweet baby. I have to admit that I really enjoyed seeing Brax fumble a bit as he figured out how to take care of his nephew, and I love his willingness and determination to figure it out. He does get some help by way of Tessa, who has some dangerous secrets. If you're familiar with Janie Crouch, you already know how well she blends the romance and the suspense and just how good she is with the found family theme. Once again, she's brought together some wonderful characters to show us that family is about more than blood. In this case, it's a family blended by adoption and how they take care of each other, including bringing significant others into the fold. I love how close The Pattersons are and how the brothers tease and joke even as they walk into danger together. I'm thoroughly enjoying this series, and I'm anxious to read the next brother's romance.

There is a serious lot happening in the less than 300 pages of Montana Freedom. It's suspenseful, it's intense, it's full of action and danger, and there's still time for romance! Seriously, once I started reading, there was no stopping. It's that intense. Plus, Daniel and Emma may just be my favorite Resting Warrior Ranch couple, and that's really saying something considering how I've felt about the first five. Found family is one of my favorite elements of this series, and the way these characters sacrifice for each other is something we could all use in our lives (even when we don't live with the danger these characters do). So, if you like a fast-moving romantic suspense, characters you can fall in love with - except the bad guys, of course - some danger, and some steamy goodness, The Resting Warrior Ranch series is one to read, and Montana Freedom is jam-packed with all of the above.

Anytime Janie Crouch has a new series, I'm on board. Okay, anytime Janie Crouch has a new book, I'm on board. I know I'm going to find great things between the covers of her books, and she hasn't disappointed me a single time. Texas Bodyguard: Luke is no different. It's a good mix of romance and suspense with characters I can't wait to visit again. This first in the San Antonio Security series introduces us to the Patterson brothers and their parents. This is a wonderfully blended family who knows that love and family ties are about more than blood. Then we have the romance between Luke and Claire, along with the danger and intrigue she brings with her. Of course, we get plenty of suspense, which I'm not going to ruin with spoilers. What I will say is this is a brand-new series full of terrific characters who will steal your heart, including a Maine coon who is a character in his own right and is even a bit of a scene-stealer.

I knew from this book was bringing the series to an end, so it was kind of bittersweet. This found family has become like friends to me, friends I can turn to for a bit of escapism, so I really didn't want to see it end. Thankfully, this isn't really goodbye because I can pick up my Kindle and visit any time with any of the terrific couples in the series. So, Code Name: Outlaw is another in a long list of terrific characters, swoony romance, and intense suspense.