Opposing Forces by Adrienne Giordano
6th book in the Private Protection series. Can be read as a stand-alone contemporary romance.

Jackson Lynx, fighting for his one-year mark from an over the counter drug addiction.
Jillian, a child of adult alcohol syndrome. She’s spent her life disappointed by her father and his addiction. Can she ever trust Jack enough to have a relationship with him?

Deals with some deep issues all part of the cycle of addition, loss, disappointment and the need for approval. A bit sad. But it’s a romance so ....

Immediately engrossing and gripping. Nonstop action. Kick it heroine who can fight back when necessary. She just needs to deal with her trust issues.
The hero is steady and reliable and worthy. ( )

Opposing Forces by Adrienne Giordano
Private Protectors Series #6

Two people that should not have found one another do so in this book in which Jack is avoiding relationships but has a skillset that Jillian needs to feel secure. Whether or not Jack can achieve his goals regarding his addiction, and she can overcome her aversion to people with such problems is only part of this action-packed thrill ride that includes a big helping of romance.

What I liked:
* Jack’s integrity, honesty, and team spirit. He has plenty of confidence and seems to know himself well. He is perfect in many ways but does have a flaw that could pose a problem to any woman, and especially to Jillian.
* Jillian’s desire to succeed professionally, work hard, and do what is right. Her background has created trust issues and a need to run rather than confront. If she can overcome and grow then she and Jack might have a future together
* The story’s plot, timing and the way it was told.
* Learning a bit about big pharmaceutical companies and how things can be “fiddled”
* The supporting characters that work with Jack
* That Jack and Jillian together were able to overcome just about everything thrown at them
* That the story ended on a happy note with a HFN ending and positive potential for the couple

What I didn’t like:
* The bad guys…wasn’t supposed to like them and it was easy to do just that
* Knowing that addiction is a big issue in the world, it impacts the addicted and also impacts the family and those close to the person with the addiction.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series/by this author? Yes

Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4.5 Stars ( )