Series: Redemption Harbor Book #5
Stand Alone Title: yes, recommended in order
Author: Katie Reus
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Blurb: The one woman he wants…
When a childhood friend needs help, Nova doesn’t hesitate. They endured the foster system together, forging a bond Nova can’t ignore. Relying on her friends from Redemption Harbor Consulting—including Gage, the computer genius she’s falling for—is out of the question. She used to work for the CIA and she’s trained—she can handle this. Besides, the whole team is working on their own important jobs. She’s not going to drag anyone away when she’s not sure it’s necessary.
Is the one he can’t have…
When Nova asks for time off out of the blue—and use of the company jet—former Marine Gage takes note. Of course, he notices everything about Nova. But as one of her bosses, his growing attraction to her is a line he won’t cross. However, that doesn’t mean he’ll let her run straight into danger—and a quick hack of her computer proves she’s gotten in over her head. Gage is coming along for the ride, whether the sassy assistant likes it or not. He’ll do whatever’s necessary to save her friend…and keep Nova out of the clutches of a lethal enemy who won’t hesitate to kill anyone who gets in their way.
Favorite quote(s): “No one is perfect. That’s why pencils have erasers.”
“I’m not weird. I’m a limited edition.”
Thoughts: I was actually a little disappointed in this book – I’ve been looking forward to Gage and Nova’s book since almost the beginning of the series. I loved Gage’s immediate crush and fixation on Nova, and I was looking forward to their story. However, Gage’s whole ‘reasoning’ behind why he can’t move forward – even though he knows he’s in love with Nova – just didn’t make sense for me. If he was just looking to have an affair then I could maybe see it, but he knows he loves her. I needed more reasons on why he couldn’t be with her for this to work. I loved the characters, but I was just hoping for more with this book.
Rating: B