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kristieanderson's review
5.0
This is an extremely short read, but it is engaging and the chemistry between the two main characters is unbeleivable. There is definitely a backstory that could be more developed into a longer more thorough story.
snaze6's review against another edition
4.0
Hot!
The only reason this is 4 stars is because I would have loved to read a much longer story about Jess and Colin. The novella gives snippets of how they met the first time which adds intensity to their interactions during this story and allows for a quick read, BUT I really wanted to read the whole story not just the abbreviated version. I loved Jess and Colin and wanted to learn more about them. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and I’m looking forward to the next full length books in this series.
The only reason this is 4 stars is because I would have loved to read a much longer story about Jess and Colin. The novella gives snippets of how they met the first time which adds intensity to their interactions during this story and allows for a quick read, BUT I really wanted to read the whole story not just the abbreviated version. I loved Jess and Colin and wanted to learn more about them. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and I’m looking forward to the next full length books in this series.
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
Can Jess and Colin take a one night stand and make it forever?
Jess and Colin meet on a previous ops when he was a SAS soldier and she was working as a sniper for the FBI. They share a hot night of passion, only to go their separate ways in the morning.
Advance a few years, they meet again when Jess is now working with her brother Jack's Global Relief Agency as is Colin. An earthquake devastates a Caribbean nation and both are sent to distribute seeds and water to the islanders. Colin and Jack Stone are military buddies and he's has promised to not to touch Jess. Can he do this? Probably not but this is a a fun and exciting read with a bit of suspense thrown in with the earthquake and a president who may or may not be corrupt.
I'm glad I found Ms. Hughes in the Holding out for a Hero anthology and definitely will be reading more in the Family Stone series.
Jess and Colin meet on a previous ops when he was a SAS soldier and she was working as a sniper for the FBI. They share a hot night of passion, only to go their separate ways in the morning.
Advance a few years, they meet again when Jess is now working with her brother Jack's Global Relief Agency as is Colin. An earthquake devastates a Caribbean nation and both are sent to distribute seeds and water to the islanders. Colin and Jack Stone are military buddies and he's has promised to not to touch Jess. Can he do this? Probably not but this is a a fun and exciting read with a bit of suspense thrown in with the earthquake and a president who may or may not be corrupt.
I'm glad I found Ms. Hughes in the Holding out for a Hero anthology and definitely will be reading more in the Family Stone series.
bananatricky's review against another edition
3.0
Very short story. There are a number of typos - mainly missing words rather than heinous grammar.
Pros - strong female lead, interesting storyline.
Cons - romance prioritised over plot, the key act was recounted almost by way of epilogue. Odd "English" references - there was a simile about as hard and fast as a Charing Cross train . This is not a comparison I have heard or used and for years I took trains to and from Charing Cross! I struggled with understanding why Jess had to prove herself to her family, given she was an FBI agent or how her brother would send her on a potential assassination assignment when she left the FBI because she didn't want to have to kill on demand.
I will definitely read more.
Pros - strong female lead, interesting storyline.
Cons - romance prioritised over plot, the key act was recounted almost by way of epilogue. Odd "English" references - there was a simile about as hard and fast as a Charing Cross train . This is not a comparison I have heard or used and for years I took trains to and from Charing Cross! I struggled with understanding why Jess had to prove herself to her family, given she was an FBI agent or how her brother would send her on a potential assassination assignment when she left the FBI because she didn't want to have to kill on demand.
I will definitely read more.