Rinda Elliott

When Rowe’s wife Melissa dies in a car accident that leaves Ian severely hurt, Snow has a hard time dealing with it. Then when Rowe blames Snow for not being at the hospital to save her, Snow shatters. We meet Jude Torres who is there to help him focus on what’s important. Of course, we know that the crash was probably not really an accident, and someone is trying to frame Snow for murder. Snow is 98% sure that he knows who it is. He saw the guy but doesn't tell his friends and co-workers until he absolutely has to. Someone from Ian's past may be back for revenge. The police are on their side which is unusual in these types of stories. Jude is getting more involved and that is something that Snow doesn't want to happen. He has feelings for Jude but doesn't want him to know...but that is starting to become impossible. This book is just as exciting and has as much suspense as the first book, [Shiver] We know that Jude will be the perfect partner for Snow...he just has to open his eyes and see that Jude isn't going to break his heart. Snow is equally scary and amazing, loyal and loving. He has the idea that it is his sole responsibility to protect his family and his lover with his life if necessary. I liked the book a bit more than the first one, but I think that was due to knowing the characters better this time. I know there has got to be two more books since there are still two guys that haven't told us their stories. I'm on a mission now:)… (altro)

This is the story of Lucas Vallois and Andrei Hadeon...a bodyguard and the person he’s protecting who fall in love. Yes...it's been done before but still... it’s awesome. There are four primary characters, Lucas, Snow, Rowe and Ian. They have an "unbreakable bond" that's been forged through hardships. Lucas and Snow have known each other since childhood, they met Rowe in the military, and Ian after that. They’re all have very different personalities. Lucas is the protector and a businessman. Snow is a surgeon and he's rather dark and lost. Rowe is the military man, and later the owner of Ward Security, and Ian is sweet and caring, and a chef. While this book is about Lucas and Andrei, it’s also about the four friends and they all play a big part in the story. Andrei wasn't quite as developed as the other characters, but enough that we understood where he was coming from. There was hesitation on parts of both men in terms of their sexuality. Lucas considered himself bisexual but preferred to portray as straight in his business circles. Andrei considered himself bi-curious with little experience. They both had to move past their hesitations, but honestly, that wasn’t a problem in this story, just something that both characters had to work through, and it never stopped the relationship developing. Parts of the story were unpredictable, and some that were very predictable...such as he teams need for rescue after the undercover operation. This is definitely a "character-driven" book. It was an easy and very enjoyable read. I’ve started and finished the next book, which is Snow’s story, and will post them together.… (altro)