Run The Risk - Lori Foster

Book Blurb:
When Detective Logan Riske goes undercover to find Pepper Yates, a potential link to his best friend's unsolved murder, he vows to gain her cooperation by any means necessary. But the elusive beauty is more suspicious—and in far more danger—than he expected. And the last thing Logan needs is to start caring for her….

Pepper has spent years dodging the corrupt club owner who will stop at nothing to keep her silenced. She can trust no one, not even the handsome new "construction worker" who's moved in next door. The heat between them is undeniable. But will surrendering to passion bring her the safety she so desires—or will her feelings for Logan draw them both into a killer's crosshairs?

In My Own Words:

After years on the run and in hiding, when a handsome new neighbor shows interest in Plain Ole Sue, Pepper can't help but take what she has so long denied herself, companionship and kindness.  Keeping herself on guard, she is slow to trust and even slower to open up.  When Logan finally gets in, she realizes he isn't what he appears to be and her trust was ill given.  Logan must convince Pepper to not only forgive him but to trust him again as the killer is now after her.  Can she trust again, not only with her life but with her heart?

Review:

What a way to start a series.  A little lust, intrigue and camouflage.  I loved everything about this book.  Suspense in that you didn't know what was going to happen next and a love connection that is severed with lies, but then mended with love.  Then you have the brother and sister element, and hide and seek. I was SURE I knew who the dirty cops were, and I was soooo very wrong.  I couldn't put this one down.  Can't wait for the next in line.

A Perfect Storm - Lori Foster

Book Blurb:
He never saw her coming…

Spencer Lark already knows too many secrets about Arizona Storm, including the nightmare she survived and her resulting trust issues. But in order to expose a smuggling ring—and continue avenging his own tragic past—the bounty hunter reluctantly agrees to make Arizona a decoy. Yet nothing has equipped him for her hypnotic blend of fragility and bravery, or for the protective instincts she stirs in him.

Arizona wants to reclaim her life, which means acting as bait to lure the enemy into a trap. Sure it's dangerous, especially with a partner as distractingly appealing as Spencer. But as their plan—and their chemistry—shifts into high gear, Arizona may discover there's an even greater risk in surrendering her heart to a hero….

In My Own Words:
While working for the trio, Arizona has gotten really good at learning where to look when looking for a human trafficking ring.  She has her hunch, but knows the guys would never let her lead an investigation on her own.  Her only choice...Spencer Lark.  He already knows all about her, he know he can trust her, sort of and she knows she can trust him, sort of.  The only thing left to do is convince him, it is in his best interest to help her.

Thinking that she doesn't deserve love, support or devotion, it is hard for Arizona to accept what is offered to her by Jackson and the boys.  Can she learn that people love her for who she is inspite of what she has been through?

When Arizona approaches Spencer about using herself as bait, again, to bring down the trafficking ring, his first response is hell no.  After much consideration, he decides the only way to keep her safe, is to keep an eye on her.  They partner up, in more ways than one, and all seems to go well, until Arizona catches the eye of one dangerous person that even Spencer doesn't suspect.  It is a race against time for Spencer to rescue Arizona, at any cost.

Notable Quote:
......"Then feel free to break in whenever the mood strikes you."
"Pfffft." She half alughed. "You just took all of the fun out of it."

Review:
Meeting Arizona in Jackson's book, of course I was interested in her story.  I wasn't disappointed.  Watching Arizona with all of her "issues" and Spencer her to break down her walls, was...refreshing.  I loved that she really took no crap from him, and told things how she sees it, no sugar coating.  The relationship with her and Jackson was also interesting.  I look forward to hopefully meeting more guys from this team, because this series just gets hotter and hotter.

Savor the Danger - Lori Foster

Book Blurb:
She may be aloof, and more pretty than gorgeous, but Alani Rivers is the kind of woman a hot-blooded mercenary can't forget, no matter how hard he tries. So when Jackson Savor wakes up next to the naked, sleeping beauty—with no memory of what happened— he knows he's been drugged…even if Alani doesn't.

After she was kidnapped, Alani vowed never to trust another man again. Still, something about this strong, sexy hero with the tender touch makes her want to believe him. As Jackson hunts down a mysterious intruder, he swears he'll move heaven and earth to keep Alani safe. But what really happened that night? And will the truth bring them closer than they ever thought possible—or put Alani squarely in harm's way again?

My own words:
This is the 3rd book in Lori's "Men that walk the edge of honor" series. Jackson Savor, an out-spoken, cocky, sexy and extremely alpha male has had a thing for Alani since meeting her; when he wakes up with her naked wrapped in his arms, he is certainly surprised but has no memory whatsoever of how she ended up there.  Alani is completely shattered when she sees Jackson’s reaction after what she believed to be a wonderful night; with him running to the bathroom to be sick and having what appeared to be regret in his eyes, she does the bolt, feeling extremely emotional and vulnerable. What she didn’t know is Jackson had been drugged.  Jackson and Alani go on a wild ride to figure out who is trying to kill them, and why.  Can Jackson finally convince Alani to take a chance on him?

Notable Quote:
..."I'd die for her, if it came to that."
"And then she would be left unprotected." Trace put a finger to Jackson's chest.  "So no dying."

Rating:
I have loved each book in this series but Jackson is by far my favorite! I loved his sexy and at times humorous dialogue, he is a smooth talking cowboy who was hot hot hot! I loved the way he protected Alani but was still hard-edged when it mattered, they were wonderful together & the sexy scenes were great.  I enjoyed the suspense and the romance scenes and getting to meet new characters. The story moved at a quick and even pace, with an interesting and enjoyable plot.  I like when you read a series and get to see glimpses of past characters, kind of like catching up with old friends, Trace & Priss, Dare and Molly as well as Chris who I think is fantastic all make an appearance. Since all was wrapped up by the end except Arizona and Spencer, I am hoping they will be the H/H in the next book, which I am eagerly awaiting.

When You Dare - Lori Foster

Synopsis:
Professional mercenary Dare Macintosh lives by one hard and fast rule: business should never be personal. If a cause appeals to him and the price is right, he'll take the mission he's offered. But then the lovely Molly Alexander asks him to help her track down the men who'd had her kidnapped—and for the first time, Dare's tempted to combine work with pleasure.

Fiercely independent, Molly vows to trust no one until she's uncovered the truth. Could the enemy be her powerful estranged father? The ex-fiancé who still holds a grudge? Or the not-so-shy fan of her bestselling novels? As the danger heats up around them, the only anchor Molly has is Dare himself. But what she feels for him just might be the most frightening thing of all….

Review:

When you Dare is the first book in the new Men Who Walk The Edge Of Honor series.  While Dare is in Mexico retrieving a close friend's sister from a human trafficking ring, he finds Molly confined in the same small trailer that Alani was in.  Molly was chained, taunted, beaten and starved almost to death.  But through it all, she insists she is "fine".  Dare makes this "complication" his top priority, after deciding Molly was there for different reasons than the girls that were kidnapped for human trafficking, he sets his mind to finding out who set up her abduction and to make sure she is safe.  Narrowing down a list of suspects is harder than it seems (the ex, the sister, the sister's new ex-cop boyfriend, the spot-light loving father, the robot of a stepmom and over zealous readers top the list).  Molly is a romantic suspense writer and has a loyal following, so loyal, the powers that be have decided to make one of her books in to a movie.  Can this be the reason she has been kidnapped?  Will she ever feel safe again?

Notable Quote:

"...I could have, and I wouldn't have broken a sweat."   Natalie made a face. "Are all men so modest?"  Jett grinned. "probably."

Rating:

I loved the chemistry between Dare and Molly.  I really liked that to shut her up or to keep her mind occupied he kissed her and he didn't know why, it was as confusing to him as it was to her.  Molly was strong and independent but valued Dare and his abilities to keep her safe in bed and out.  I LOVED the secondary characters (Chris, Trace & Alani).  The interaction with Dare and "his girls" was refreshing and sweet.  When I started this book I was a little disgruntled cause I read the authors note to read the novella first about Natalie and Jett. I wasn't sold on that story and Molly was mentioned only briefly in that story.  But I loved how it all came together in the end of When you Dare.  Dare is used to working alone, Molly is used to getting her own way, teaming them up is....explosive!!I am very much looking forward to Trace of Fever coming out May 2011.