Veena’s review of War Games (Valiant Knox, Book 4) by Jess Anastasi
Paranormal Romance published by Entangled Amara 11 Dec 18
For those who know me, I adore reading Space Opera. This is a great fast-paced story, though, alas, from my perspective most of it is on the ground and not in space. However, the two protagonists dislike each other intensely, so the story of the enemies to reluctant admiration to lovers makes for a great read.
There’s unwritten history between Bren and Cameron. Her brother died because of Cameron’s command, and yet she sees Cameron’s continued success, while she quietly grieves for her brother. However, when he’s the only option to the rescue of one of her downed pilots, Bren takes the opportunity to set out with Cameron’s team on the ground. Cameron has as many misconceptions about Bren and is pleasantly surprised when she keeps up with his team.
Things go south pretty quickly and their mission is compromised because of some independent actions that Bren takes. The team needs to split up to achieve multiple objectives. Since Cameron doesn’t trust Bren, he pairs up with her and dispatches the rest of the team. This gives the two of them the opportunity to clear the air between them, indulge in the raging passion that exists, rescue an orphan child, and plot a strategy with the rebel forces that could change the course of the war currently underway.
The story moves fast with a great outcome. It’s like the fable where both are willing to give up their passion for the other, in order to secure each other’s happiness. I’m sorry to see the series end, particularly since I just discovered it. On the positive, I do have a few books to read that I have not read before.
Grade: B
Summary:
When one of her pilots is shot down behind enemy lines, Lieutenant Theresa Brenner will stop at nothing to save her before she’s captured and tortured, even if it means being part of the dirtside team led by Colonel Cameron McAllister. Bren might respect the way the colonel commands his men, but she’ll never trust Cam—no matter how charming he is—because he was responsible for her brother’s death.
Colonel Cameron McAllister has a covert mission behind enemy lines to team with the Ilari rebels and overthrow the bloodthirsty dictator who’s torn their planet apart. The last thing he needs is to get sidetracked searching for a downed pilot, especially since it means having Lieutenant Theresa Brenner tag along. Not only doesn’t the frosty pilot have the ground game to keep up with his seasoned group, she’s a potential distraction with all those gorgeous blond curls of hers—and she might be just like her brother, whose foolhardiness got his men killed.
Each book in the Valiant Knox series is STANDALONE.
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