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After the devastating events in the Scottish Highlands, Sam and Declan have moved on to a new, deeper level in their romance. Their commitment to each other is unquestionable; however, there are plenty of questions that need answering about other aspects of their lives, and those who sought to end them.Sam is trying his best to deal with the day to day frustrations of his injuries. He's completely dependent on Declan for everything and hates the way the scales have tipped in their show more relationship. Although he's officially on leave, Sam's mind cannot stop replaying all that happened to him and questioning why, and who is behind it all.Declan's relief at having Sam home throws him into house-husband mode. He's happy to take the reins and care for his partner, however, beneath the surface Declan cannot help but be drawn back to how he felt in the Highlands, and how they were betrayed by a man who was supposed to have their back. Declan had promised Sir James Aiken that he would pay if he hurt Sam, and now Declan has to decide how he can deliver his payback and put his and Sam's world back on an even keel. show lessTags
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After the devastating events in the Scottish Highlands, Sam and Declan have moved on to a new, deeper level in their romance. Their commitment to each other is unquestionable; however, there are plenty of questions that need answering about other aspects of their lives, and those who sought to end them. Sam is trying his best to deal with the day-to-day frustrations of his injuries. He’s completely dependent on Declan for everything and hates the way the scales have tipped in their relationship. Although he’s officially on leave, Sam’s mind cannot stop replaying all that happened to him and questioning why, and who is behind it all. Declan’s relief at having Sam home throws him into house-husband mode. He’s happy to take the show more reins and care for his partner, however, beneath the surface Declan cannot help but be drawn back to how he felt in the Highlands, and how they were betrayed by a man who was supposed to have their back. Declan had promised Sir James Aiken that he would pay if he hurt Sam, and now Declan has to decide how he can deliver his payback and put his and Sam’s world back on an even keel.
I love Sam and Declan...that's why I keep buying this series.... but I get so frustrated at the same time. Overall, the stories are all spectacular, and as I said, I really love these guys. However, I find it beyond irritating that the pace and the content of the stories from volume to volume, varies so much. This fourth instalment of the series was both irritating and wonderful, all at the same time. Sure, it was good to visit Sam and Declan in their home environment but there was hardly any "action". Sam is struggling with his injuries received in the Scottish Highlands in the last book...and he's now going to physical therapy. He also gets an opportunity to interrogate his nemesis, so he puts on a disguise and does just that. That's it.
Despite how incredibly annoyed this uneven tempo makes me, I’m completely stuck now. I HAVE to know...it's an imperative that I know; what’s going to happen, and what's happening next in Sam and Declan's lives. So obviously that says something about the stories, because I am totally obsessed! This supremely "non-agent-y" secret-agent series has hooked me hook, line and sinker. Even though I get irritated over the anti-climactic endings of these books, I still, 100% still recommend this series. Go figure???
It has great characters, be aware that they are gay characters, and hot shenanigans. It is 100% character driven, since it’s ALL about Sam and Declan and their super-hot relationship. That alone is worth the time and money spent on the four books thus far in the series. There are so MANY secrets, some are revealed, some are only partially reveled, and then we have the ones that that are just hinted at. Those are mostly the ones that keep me coming back. I believe that they might never be revealed at the speed that this series is going...and that is frustrating beyond belief. These secrets I believe, are mostly concerning Sam’s father, (you'll hate him), and his shady business spilling over and threatening Sam’s life, and some are, or may also be, about Declan’s past. We haven't gotten to all of those yet.
I highly recommend this series IF you don’t expect it to be a traditional suspense, secret spy series. IF you can tolerate to not have all your questions answered, and IF you can patiently wait for the next installment...I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed; only slightly irritated; a bit angry; a great deal frustrated...but it's so worth it when you hold Sam and Declan's next book in your hot little hands! Two more in this series and they are ON THEIR WAY!!!
** A friend of mine has been listening to the series, and she says that Gary Furlong does a fantastic job of narrating it if anyone prefers the audio version. show less
I love Sam and Declan...that's why I keep buying this series.... but I get so frustrated at the same time. Overall, the stories are all spectacular, and as I said, I really love these guys. However, I find it beyond irritating that the pace and the content of the stories from volume to volume, varies so much. This fourth instalment of the series was both irritating and wonderful, all at the same time. Sure, it was good to visit Sam and Declan in their home environment but there was hardly any "action". Sam is struggling with his injuries received in the Scottish Highlands in the last book...and he's now going to physical therapy. He also gets an opportunity to interrogate his nemesis, so he puts on a disguise and does just that. That's it.
Despite how incredibly annoyed this uneven tempo makes me, I’m completely stuck now. I HAVE to know...it's an imperative that I know; what’s going to happen, and what's happening next in Sam and Declan's lives. So obviously that says something about the stories, because I am totally obsessed! This supremely "non-agent-y" secret-agent series has hooked me hook, line and sinker. Even though I get irritated over the anti-climactic endings of these books, I still, 100% still recommend this series. Go figure???
It has great characters, be aware that they are gay characters, and hot shenanigans. It is 100% character driven, since it’s ALL about Sam and Declan and their super-hot relationship. That alone is worth the time and money spent on the four books thus far in the series. There are so MANY secrets, some are revealed, some are only partially reveled, and then we have the ones that that are just hinted at. Those are mostly the ones that keep me coming back. I believe that they might never be revealed at the speed that this series is going...and that is frustrating beyond belief. These secrets I believe, are mostly concerning Sam’s father, (you'll hate him), and his shady business spilling over and threatening Sam’s life, and some are, or may also be, about Declan’s past. We haven't gotten to all of those yet.
I highly recommend this series IF you don’t expect it to be a traditional suspense, secret spy series. IF you can tolerate to not have all your questions answered, and IF you can patiently wait for the next installment...I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed; only slightly irritated; a bit angry; a great deal frustrated...but it's so worth it when you hold Sam and Declan's next book in your hot little hands! Two more in this series and they are ON THEIR WAY!!!
** A friend of mine has been listening to the series, and she says that Gary Furlong does a fantastic job of narrating it if anyone prefers the audio version. show less
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- Canonical title
- Counterblow
- Original title
- Counterblow
- Original publication date
- May 26, 2017
- People/Characters
- Sam; Declan; Sir James Aiken
- Important places
- England
- First words
- Sam Aiken's eyes flickered open to see only pitch darkness.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.).....he laughed heartily.
- Publisher's editor
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Original language
- English
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- General Fiction, Romance
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- Languages
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