I didn't think this series could get any more over the top but I was very obviously wrong. Clones and brainwashing, wowsa. I'm rating up based on the sheer entertainment/WTF factor but acknowledge that there is some pretty gross racial representation going on in here. ( )

So good! Which is weird because I remember years ago trying to read book 1 of this series and not liking it at all. But this book was great. Lots of romance, adventure, suspense. The villains were a bit over the top towards the end, though. They turned out to be almost corny in their evil doing. After this, I'm sort of interested in going back to the beginning of the series. We'll see. ( )

Mad scientist out to create the perfect controllable human and two people come together to solve the mystery behind this mad man who keeps trying to kill them.
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Blood and Fire
4 Stars

When her father dies under suspicious circumstances and she finds herself on the run from shadowy assassins, Lily Parr follows a set of mysterious clues right to Bruno Ranieri. As a friend of the McCloud brothers, Bruno is no stranger to violence and danger, so when the beautiful, enigmatic and terrified Lily arrives on his doorstep, he knows trouble isn’t far behind. Soon Lily and Bruno are knee deep in a conspiracy that has its roots in both their childhoods. Can they uncover the truth before the past catches up with them?

Series note: This is book 8 in the McClouds & Friends series and although each book features a different couple, it is recommended to read them in order for the characters’ backstories.

An action packed if rather far-fetched plot with diabolical villains and a sexy as sin romance.

While Bruno is not as alpha and domineering as some of the other heroes in the series, he is wickedly charming and fiercely loyal. Lily is an intelligent and resourceful heroine who copes very well with the dangerous situation that she finds herself in. She and Bruno have sizzling chemistry and their romance is believable despite their circumstances.

The suspense plot is similar to that of the other books in the series with a villain who may actually be even more of a megalomaniac than the previous baddies but not by much. Consequently, readers expecting something different from the usual formula may well be disappointed.

The cameo appearances by the McCloud brothers and their wives and cohorts is icing on the cake. The sense of family and belonging that they instill is one of the aspects that make reading this series so entertaining

In sum, a fun addition to the series and I look forward to reading Aaro’s book soon. ( )

Yay!! I'm so happy that Shannon has come back with such a strong story. Not that I was worried at all. Shannon is consistently one of the best writers of romantic suspense out there, and she showed us all why in this book. Hot hero, sexy heroine, bad guys doing bad stuff, she's got it all. It was great to have all of our old favorite couples drop in as well. This one is definitely a keeper, so I'm glad that I bought it for my kindle. ( )