I too am tempted to give this 4.5 stars as others have done, because it's just the sweetest how besotted Trav is with Dylan.

As the giant, tough military agent at the top of his game, Trav and his besottedness seem unlikely, which adds goofy charm and humour.

The object of his affections, Dylan, is a detective who wants to tread very carefully with the larger than life, in-your-face Trav.

Trav's persistence is irresistible however. ( )

Dylan and Trav's story is the 2nd book in this series and its brilliant.

The favours and the give/take/owing between the 2 along with the UST is just popping off the page :)

Another wonderful read by Eden. ( )

The second book in the Mike Bravo Ops series, Rogue, continues the story of the Mike Bravo Ops team - a black ops company of private contractors who undertake the missions the government can't or won't handle. The founder, Travis West created the company to give a safe place to LGBT+ servicemen and all members are either LGBT+ or LGBT+ friendly.

Rogue tackles a new couple - this time Travis West and the DEA agent he's never been able to forget, Dylan Rodriguez - and begins directly where the last book's epilogue ended. While it could standalone and to some extent does, it works better if you're familiar with the first book, as many of the Mike Bravo Ops team appear and there are lots of in jokes and references to previous events.

Mike Bravo owner, Travis West, has been taken with DEA agent, Dylan Rodriguez since the moment they met and has spent the last seven years finding ways to be close and annoy the hell out of him. But when he finds out Dylan is in danger, he'll do anything to keep him safe. Dylan Rodriguez would rather turn to anyone but Travis West, but when a routine drug bust turns deadly, he has no choice but to ask Travis for help in clearing his name.

This was a fun lighthearted romantic suspense with a bit of murder, a bit of action and a lot of steam. I liked Travis and Dylan and I enjoyed the snarky banter they had going on and the input from the rest of the Mike Bravo Ops team. The ragging on each other was hilarious and I loved the bet they had going. About the ranch and if Travis could keep the crazy decor the same until five years was up, or he'd need to tattoo Domino's name on his ass. The action mystery plot wasn't anything new but it was well written and made sense. The romance between Travis and Dylan was sweet and steamy. It happened fast but the background of their relationship was well established and it seemed more of a natural progression.

My one complaint would be Dylan's attitude - he was a bit too black and white for my liking. He was very judgey of Travis and black ops - even though he was using those skills to protect him. His determination to resist and refute the feelings he had made the narrative drag a little but there was plenty going on to make up for it.

An enjoyable read with lots of action, flirty banter and steam. 3.5 stars, rounded to 4. ( )