This romantic suspense title has a determined reporter trying to recover from the trauma of being kidnapped and a sexy wounded warrior who isn't going to risk his heart again.

Jenna McMillan was a successful reporter who wasn't afraid to do anything to get the story. But after being kidnapped and held captive she lost her nerve. Now she has a chance to reclaim her career when she is invited to Buenos Aires to interview a billionaire who has some shady connections.

Gabriel Jones works for Black Ops, Inc. after a successful stint as a military officer and CIA agent. He is great with bad guys, guns, and bombs but not so great at risking his heart even though he hasn't been able to forget Jenna since he rescued her. He has lost the woman he loves to villains who kidnapped and tortured her and doesn't want Jenna to have any contact with his world.

However, there is a villain working behind the scenes who wants his revenge on both Jenna and Gabriel and is willing to leave a trail of bodies behind as long as two of them are Jenna and Gabe.

This was an exciting audiobook filled with action and danger. It was also emotionally intense as Jenna and Gabe try to work out their relationship. Fans of romantic suspense will enjoy this story, ( )

A decent romantic suspense. Journalist -vs- spec op soldier bad boy. An actual plot involving a previous death, bombings, kidnappings, & brotherhood in special forces. Jenna & Gabe's story is give & take with her doing all the giving trying to break through the tough exterior Gabe holds up. Another romance between one of the other team members is also introduced. Some of it was a little farfetched but it is a romance. ( )

Show No Mercy
4 Stars

In the aftermath of her ordeal at the hands of a malicious terrorist organization, journalist Jenna McMillan is wary of returning to Argentina. Nevertheless, an exclusive interview entices Jenna to Buenos Aires where she find herself caught up once again in a world of intrigue and danger. After a close call with a bomb, Jenna is reunited with enigmatic covert operative Gabriel Jones, the one man who both infuriates and entices her. But a ruthless enemy has both Gabe and Jenna in his sights and will stop at nothing to destroy them.

Series note: Black Ops Inc is a spin-off of Gerard'sThe Bodyguards in which Jenna and Gabe are secondary characters. While the details are sufficiently recapped in this book, it is worthwhile reading Into the Dark for Jenna and Gabe's initial meeting.

Gerard is skilled at writing exciting suspense scenes and engaging romances. Jenna and Gabe's love/hate relationship is very appealing with their snarky repartee and sensual connection. Nevertheless, there are moments that require a healthy suspension of disbelief.

To begin with, the camaraderie between Gabe and his fellow Black Ops crew is entertaining yet their actions are often non-sensical and even inept at times - allowing Jenna to be taken from right under their noses and Gabe hieing off alone to rescue her without backup.

Moreover, the climax and resolution of both the suspense plot and the romance feel rushed. There is no detail or explanation for Gabe's change of heart at the end and his realization that he loves and wants to be with Jenna.

Overall, an entertaining read despite the above-mentioned issues and I am eager to find out what happens with the rest of the Black Ops, especially Juliana and Nate's relationship.
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Nice. Entertaining. It was not nail-biting or page-turning but fairly ok ( )

Action, chases, facing your fears and a side romance between Nathan Black/Julianna Flores
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