DNF

That's it. I quit.

I just don't even know how to write this review.

Combine every romance and suspense cliche in the books all into one medium length novel, and you've got Under the Lawman's Protection by Laura Scott.

The writing style totally threw me off from page one. Cheesy, states the obvious . . . a few random POV jumps in there. I don't know if all of Scott's books are like this, but I'm almost afraid to find out.

The characters felt shallow and "meh" and I never found myself rooting for them, wanting justice to be served on their behalf, etc. Nothing. I did not feel attached to them at all.

Did I mention the cliches? Everything felt so cliche, cheesy, overdone, etc. And the romance. Y'all. "She got tingles up her arm when he touched her fingertips". Oh. Pu.Leeze. Help me!

And the faith themes. Please, if that's as good as it gets for "inspirational" fiction, heaven help us! Unfortunately this book wouldn't inspire the most desperate soul. This was honestly the thing that was saddest about this book for me. No faith theme at all would be better than a weak, lukewarm one.

So there you go. Not recommended.

Please excuse the somewhat rant-like review. This is just my opinion, and I don't mean to hate on the author, or lovers of this book. :) ( )

Isaac Morrison is a SWAT cop and very good at his job. When his best friend, Hawk, contacts him to say his covers been blown he asks Isaac to protect his sister, Leah, and her son, Ben. Isaac quickly accepts the challenge. Leah and Ben arrive home and just as Leah steps out of the car someone grabs her. Isaac arrives in time to help and he realizes he must take them somewhere safe. Hawk was working undercover with the ATF because illegal guns that were confiscated by the police were ending up on the street and being used for crimes. Dirty cops are involves but Hawk nor Isaac know who who they are or who they can trust. Because her dad was killed in the line of duty, Leah has a hard time with the danger of her brother's work and although she's attracted to Isaac, she knows she can't fall for a guy who's a cop. She promised herself she would never fall for guy who had a dangerous job like her dad. However, Isaac is so caring and wonderful with her son she really can't help herself. Both Isaac and Leah have experienced great loss. Will they allow the Lord to heal those inner places and perhaps take a chance on love? But first they must find out who the dirty cops are before it's too late.

Under the Lawman's Protection is a fast-paced read that grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let you go until the last page is turned. You'll find yourself reading at light speed to see what happens, while biting your nails watching it all unfold. Who can they trust!!! I found Leah and Isaac to be life-like. Good people with real issues; easy to relate to. I also thought Ben was such a cute boy; a real heart stealer! I appreciated that although Leah had a strong faith she also had questions about why God allowed the things He did. Don't we all do that? I also liked how her faith had an impact on Isaac. It's a good reminder to us, that we too can have impact on someones faith, for good or bad. There were a couple of people in the story that I felt needed closure. They are mentioned several times and there were things going on but we never found out what happened to them. Other than that, this is a top-notch romantic suspense and one I would definitely recommend. This is Book 3 in the SWAT: Top Cops series but you could read it as a stand alone.

*This complimentary copy was provide by Harlequin through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

For more information on this book or other books by Laura Scott, I recommend you visit her website at www.laurascottbooks.com/ ( )

4 STARS

This is a good suspense action. You never knew for sure who the bad guys were till they revealed it. Did not put the book down till I finished reading. Fast read. When things looked liked they were calm than more drama and action. I liked that they prayed for help, protection, and food. I liked the characters.

Isaac Morrison got a message on his phone to protect a friends sister and kid because his cover was blown. He could not trust anyone.
Isaac when he received the message was already an hour old. Isaac was a SWAT officer. His friend Hawk lived in a close city and different police department.

Isaac had only met Leah Nichols a few times. He hoped she still lived in same place. When he got their he found someone sneaking around. He got Leah and Ben to safe away but not for long.

Leah is a widow raising her 5 year old son Ben. Her only other relative is her brother. Their father died in line of duty so she was always afraid for her brother. No way was she going to fall for a cop.

I have read two of the three books of this series and have liked them both. I would love to read the book I have missed reading.

I would read more books by Laura Scott in the future.

I was given this ebook to read by Net Galley and Harlequin. In return I agreed to give honest review of Under the Lawman's Protection. ( )