Another enjoyable read from Cindy Gerard. Sam and Abbie had interesting chemistry, but maybe not enough for the book...this was more of an action book with a little romance mixed in. It doesn't seem like their was as much sexual tension as the other books. The first in the series, Show No Mercy, had lots of tension and really paid attention to the couple. This one mixed in the other characters quite a bit. There were a number of scenes focusing in on the villains.Some of my favorite parts of the books are the interactions between the team members...each book tells a little more about the other to-be-heroes. This one focused a lot on Johnny Duane Reed as the next hero. Maybe a little more than it should have and not enough on the current hero, Sam. Overall, a good book...not my favorite so far, but good. ( )

Good read in the "Black Ops" series. Sam Lang returns home when his sister is killed by his long time nemesis, Fredrick Nader. Abbie Hughes' brother Corey is mixed up in drug dealing in Honduras, the world that Nader occupies. Sam and Abbie end up joining forces to bring down Nader and save Corey. I enjoyed the book but found the romance between Sam and Abbie to be a bit lukewarm. ( )

Fun, fast read. ( )

Sam Lang, ex-Delta Force sniper, is on a mission to find the man responsible for the death of his sister and her husband. When Cory Hughes's name repeatedly comes up as a mole for the deadly Frederick Nader, Sam goes after Cory's sister, Abbie, for information. Sam and Abbie hit it off immediately, making it that much more painful for Abbie to know that she has been used by Sam for information. Abbie claims to know nothing about Cory's involvement with Nader, but admits that she is extremely concerned for him. It doesn't take long for Sam to realize that Abbie is much stronger than she looks and when she insists on being part of the search for Cory in Honduras, the danger level rises significantly.
Abbie should have known from the get-go that Sam Lang was too good to be true. Good looks, subtle charm and gentle hands - how could she resist? When she discovers that his interest in her was feigned in the search for her brother, she is crushed. That is, until she got mad. When she joins forces with Sam in the search for Cory, she's introduced to a way of life that she never even knew existed, and has no choice but to put her life in Sam's capable hands.
The quality of romantic suspense by Cindy Gerard can be matched by few. Abbie and Sam are both damaged and so desperately in need of each other's love. The suspense is intense, as is the romance. Sam is out for vengeance, but doesn't let it blind him against how perfect a future with Abbie could be. I highly recommend this book to all who love the excitement and intrigue of well-written romantic suspense. ( )