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Book CoverVeena’s review of Shadows at Dawn (Maximum Security, Book 1.5) by Kat Martin
Romantic Suspense published by HQN Books 12 Aug 19

Ever since I discovered Ms. Martin, I’ve done my best to grab all her books that I can find. I enjoy her brand of action, adventure, and romance with characters that I’d want to be friends with.

Jax is attracted to Mindy Stewart, the receptionist at Maximum Security where he’s a PI, but stays away from her, respecting the workplace boundaries. However, when he saves her from being kidnapped from the parking lot of their office, all bets are off.

A fast-moving adventure that will keep your adrenaline going with the right amount of sexual tension and erotic love scenes for your juices to keep you in the game.  This is short story that introduces players at The Max, in preparation for the release of the next full-length novel in the series.

Grade: B

Summary:

Private detective Jaxon Ryker swore to himself he would keep his hands off Mindy Stewart. No matter how much Jax might secretly wish otherwise, his colleague at The Max is strictly off-limits. But when Mindy is the victim of an attempted kidnapping, everything changes. With both of them thrust into danger, Jax swears to protect her. As they work together in search of answers, it becomes clear Mindy’s life is on the line, so a trap is set—with Mindy as bait. Jax and Mindy have to put aside their overwhelming attraction, but if they live through this, all bets are off…

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