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Countermeasure (Countermeasure Series #1)

by Chris Almeida (Goodreads Author), Cecilia Aubrey (Goodreads Author)

4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 · rating details · 125 ratings · 50 reviews

In the first novel of the COUNTERMEASURE SERIES, Trevor Bauer is haunted by the mystery surrounding his parents' disappearance. His dreams for his own life have been put on hold. While searching for clues about them, he crosses paths with Cassandra James, a tough ex-CIA agent who derails every one of his best laid plans to avoid a relationship until he can find the closure...more

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Published January 20th 2012 by Éire Publishing (first published January 12th 2012)

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Jan 11, 2012 Candy rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Cassandra James, an ex CIA agent and now a security specialist at her father's firm, is assigned the task of guarding a new pharmaceutical trial for a client. When those files are stolen right out from under her, Cassandra takes it personally. After doing some investigating, Cassandra comes across information that leads her to Trevor Bauer, a NSA geek. Immediately, the sparks fly between the two as they set out to get back the stolen files. Filled with tons of suspense, action, and romance, the...more

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Oct 19, 2012 Rhayne rated it 5 of 5 stars

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5 STARS
If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you feel a part of the action this is a must read. It is beautifully written with the perfect mixture of action and suspense and in the midst of all that there is a beautiful emotional love story entwined.

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Mar 12, 2012 Becky Mrs Condit Reads Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

5+ stars! A recommended book!

Excerpt from my complete review, to be posted at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.... March 14, 2012:

When computer files are stolen we find out quickly who the thief is and the motives but things do not go to plan after that. The plot is a series of twists, turns, red herrings, double and triple cross, that take Cassandra and Trevor all over Europe. You never know what will happen next until it does, and even then it may not be what you thought was coming. As our...more

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May 29, 2012 Guilty Pleasures added it

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Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures

5 Stars

Countermeasure is a fantastic combination of suspense and mystery. This is the first book in the Countermeasure series. It is one that grabs you fast from page one and leaves you wanting more. (Thank goodness that it’s a series)

Cassandra is a security specialist for her Father’s security company. After years of trying to prove her worth to him, he finally lets her take the lead on a security job overlooking the protection of a new pharmaceutical d...more Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures

5 Stars

Countermeasure is a fantastic combination of suspense and mystery. This is the first book in the Countermeasure series. It is one that grabs you fast from page one and leaves you wanting more. (Thank goodness that it’s a series)

Cassandra is a security specialist for her Father’s security company. After years of trying to prove her worth to him, he finally lets her take the lead on a security job overlooking the protection of a new pharmaceutical drug formula. After a few days on the job the files are breeched and a hard drive is missing. Her Father assigns the project to someone else and tells her to take some time off. She is convinced the only way to redeem herself in her Father’s eyes is to track down who is responsible and recover the missing data.

Trevor works for the NSA and has come across some information that he is hoping will give him some insight to his parents disappearance. It just so happens that files he went looking through are the same files that turn up missing.

Cassandra tracks down Trevor in hopes that he is the answer to recovering her stolen data. He is not the one responsible for stealing them, but does agree to be the one responsible to helping her find them. Thus their journey begins…

I don’t want to give too much away with their story, as it is mystery/suspense based. I don’t want to ruin any of it for you. I will say it is action packed and loaded with twist and turns that keep you guessing and keep you completely immersed in their world.

The characters were very well developed and there was enough of a background given on each to make them very believable. The dialog between Cassandra and Trevor is amazing. There is the perfect balance of humor, sarcasm, and love.

If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you feel a part of the action this is a must read. It is beautifully written with the perfect mixture of action and suspense and in the midst of all that there is a beautiful emotional love story entwined.

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May 19, 2012 Karissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Move over, James Bond. The world of today is being saved by Geeks… Well, ok… not the whole world, just this one case. And yes, it is a GEEK that plays a major part in solving it. Despite facing his own demons with the disappearance of his parents, Trevor finds himself intrigued by that fierce beauty of Cassandra James after she found his digital footprint in the trail of missing clinical trial data which she was supposed to protect.

After a bumpy start, courtesy of Cassandra’s overprotective frie...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Chandra rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, contemporary, romance

* Thank you to authors, Chris Almeida and Cecilia Aubrey, for allowing me to be an Early Reviewer of your book on the JeepDiva Blog http://www.thejeepdiva.com. *

AUTHOR: I do not know whether or not Chris and Cecilia have been in some type of secret service agency but they have me convinced. Their writing style leaves no chance for questions about who, what, when, where, why and how. As far as reader confusion, the authors can tangle you up in knots just as great as they can unravel. Great job.

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Jul 13, 2012 Delphina rated it 4 of 5 stars

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A compelling and at times difficult book. By difficult, I mean the crime scenes are described in detail. They are beautifully described, but they are not things I like to read just before I go to sleep for the night. The skill weaving this part of the story was exquisite and I did not feel any of it was there for shock value. I am guessing a lot of research went into this book, which is great to see for the first book in a series.
On the other side the love story is why I enjoy reading romance n...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Kym Grosso rated it 5 of 5 stars

A wonderfully, exciting romantic suspense. Cassandra is an ex-CIA agent who works at her father's security company. She is trying so very badly to meet her father's high expectations in the company but failing miserably. Finally she gets a chance to lead a security team, wanting badly to impress her father. Unfortunately, the pharma company's files are hacked and she is blamed for the breach in security.

One to never give up easily, Cassandra seeks out the help of Trevor, who works for the NSA. B...more

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Jun 15, 2012 Adela Cacovean rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: from-the-authors, favourites

First of all, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the authors, who have granted me free access to the Kindle edition of this book, in order for me to review it.

More importantly, this book was so much better than I expected, that I won't even hesitate in giving it the maximum rating of 5 stars, and I would gladly add more to it if I could.

Cassandra James was by far the character that I loved most during the time that I have read this amazing book. She is a very confident, strong woman,...more

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Jun 17, 2013 Kris Pittman rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: authors-to-follow, must-read-series

Countermeasure by Chris Almeida and Cecilia Aubrey
Book One in the Countermeasures Series

Review by Kris (with I Heart Books, but purchased and read for my enjoyment)
5 stars (more if there weren’t a limit)

I instinctively knew I would like the book. Following the authors on Facebook I could tell, that while they were fun and engaging, they took their craft seriously. That always bodes well for the quality of work. However, I had no clue just HOW MUCH I would love it… and almost instantly. If you ar...more Countermeasure by Chris Almeida and Cecilia Aubrey
Book One in the Countermeasures Series

Review by Kris (with I Heart Books, but purchased and read for my enjoyment)
5 stars (more if there weren’t a limit)

I instinctively knew I would like the book. Following the authors on Facebook I could tell, that while they were fun and engaging, they took their craft seriously. That always bodes well for the quality of work. However, I had no clue just HOW MUCH I would love it… and almost instantly. If you are a recent “indie” convert, these are the authors you want to read during that transition. They wear their indie label proud and in turn DO the indie label proud.

Cassandra James, the heroine in every sense of the word, is both strong and vulnerable. She is witty, intelligent, and kick-ass. Perhaps even just a smidge insecure after an “accident” puts the brakes on her budding career as a CIA agent. We meet Cassandra as she takes her first lead assignment working for her browbeating father, aka “Sir”. Following her through these first steps in the book we get a real sense of the relationships she has with those around her, especially with her spunky friend, Jessica, and her old partner, Nathan.

Trevor Bauer, Computer geek and NSA agent, hunts his own ghosts that, in a twist of fate, bring Cassandra to his doorstep. Resigned to help her in her mission, as well as getting the chance to get to know her better, they follow the only lead they can across the pond. I would be remiss not to mention that Trevor has a super sexy accent. *Where is my super sexy, accented, sweet geek?*

Each character, secondary or otherwise, has their own unique personality and they stay true to that personality throughout. This all lends to the feeling of getting caught up in it.

This book felt more like a great spy movie! Seamless… just seamless! If I could force this book into your head, or force you to listen (the narrator on the audiobook is just perfect), I would. I can only hope that this review, as well as the many others, helps sway you. Don’t cheat yourself out of a great read here.

GREAT NEWS: There is plenty more of the series already available to keep you reading for awhile ;)
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Jul 01, 2012 Cocktails and Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-tour, mystery, 2012-reading-challenges

Do you love leading men who speak with an Irish lilt? How about that same man knowing when he's found the perfect mate and willing to do what he needs to to help her solve a case and win her heart? If you said yes to either of those, this is definitely a book for you.

Cassandra James is an ex-CIA agent who left the field after being shot and finding herself questioning her team members...something you don't want to do when you have to trust they have your back. Now she finds herself working at he...more Do you love leading men who speak with an Irish lilt? How about that same man knowing when he's found the perfect mate and willing to do what he needs to to help her solve a case and win her heart? If you said yes to either of those, this is definitely a book for you.

Cassandra James is an ex-CIA agent who left the field after being shot and finding herself questioning her team members...something you don't want to do when you have to trust they have your back. Now she finds herself working at her father's private security firm and struggling to prove herself to her father and ultimately herself. When she's finally given her own case to handle, it involves the security of trial results for a drug company. Unfortunately, it's during Cassandra's team watch that the data is stolen. But that stolen data leads Cassandra to the NSA and the desk of Trevor Bauer.

Trevor heads a team at the NSA, but plans on returning to his native Ireland to continue the investigation into the mysterious disappearance and assumed death of this parents. While monitoring chatter for possible terrorist activity, he discovers Cassandra's case and the use of a code name that was linked to his parents' company. While the discovery leads to a dead end, it brings him under the interrogation of Cassandra. That one encounter is enough to prove to Trevor that she is "the one" and he needs to somehow get himself involved in her case.

I loved Trevor. He was witty, charming and knew how to handle the very skiddish Cassandra. When most men would try pushing their will on the woman they want, he knew exactly when he could push his agenda and when to back off. But he never gave up, because he was determined to prove to Cassandra they belonged together.

Cassandra was a little gun shy when it came to Trevor. She came off as a bitch most of the time, but only because she was never really sure of her own feelings and hid behind her stoic facade. Once Trevor was able to find the cracks in that facade, she still wasn't sure what she should do because she was never really shown how to act when in a healthy relationship. Trevor's patience and her realization that she didn't want to lose Trevor helped her find the answers she needed.

A page turner romantic suspense with an awesome hero and heroine. (less)

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May 01, 2012 Maria Mercedes The Oracle Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Countermeasure (Countermeasure Series)

by Chris Almeida (Goodreads Author), Cecilia Aubrey (Goodreads Author)

4.90 · rating details · 10 ratings · 4 reviews

In the first novel of the COUNTERMEASURE SERIES, Trevor Bauer is haunted by the mystery surrounding his parents' disappearance. His dreams for his own life have been put on hold. While searching for clues about them, he crosses paths with Cassandra James, a tough ex-CIA agent who derails every one of his best laid plans to avoid a relationsh...more

Countermeasure (Countermeasure Series)

by Chris Almeida (Goodreads Author), Cecilia Aubrey (Goodreads Author)

4.90 · rating details · 10 ratings · 4 reviews

In the first novel of the COUNTERMEASURE SERIES, Trevor Bauer is haunted by the mystery surrounding his parents' disappearance. His dreams for his own life have been put on hold. While searching for clues about them, he crosses paths with Cassandra James, a tough ex-CIA agent who derails every one of his best laid plans to avoid a relationship until he can find the closure he desperately seeks.

Suspicious and determined never to fall into the love trap, security specialist Cassandra James takes on a chase to recover files stolen right out from under her nose. In an effort to prove to her father--also her boss--that she is a capable woman, she follows the digital trail--a trail that leads her directly into the arms of Trevor Bauer, an NSA analyst who appears to have more secrets than she has scars...

When he accepts her request for help in recovering the files she's hunting, they embark on an adventure that takes them across the ocean and into a world of intrigue and violence. As things between them begin to heat up, Trevor realizes that, if he is ever to win Cassandra's heart and the future he craves, he has no choice but to reveal all his secrets.

The Summery of the novel tells it all. I start this review with a bit of truth. I have known the authors for a while now, having roleplayed with them. We met through FB, and I must admit to having enjoyed working with them. They have what all roleplayers dream of… a spectacular working relationship, this novel is proof of it.
Despite the fact that I know them, I feel that I can give an honest non biased review. I was, at first afraid to read it and not like it, so I delayed a bit. I regret having done that, now I find myself looking forward to the next book in this series, which is due out sometime in June. There is a lot of suspense, intrigue, romance, and technology in this, the first of the series, to entertain everyone. If you just cringed at the word technology…don’t. It’s all simply woven into the novel, so it doesn’t sound like a manual, and is essential to be able to tell the story. They took their time researching the stage and making things pop out and not just the scenery. These aren’t just words on paper being thrown at you, they are 3-D places being brought to life. Chris and Cecilia are most defiantly artist painting scenes for us to enjoy. Follow me into their world, which takes two normal sedate lives on a rollercoaster; twisting and turning until their work brings them together in the final crash of love.
Chris and Cecilia are an inspiration to any who want to make their dreams come true. Congrats on a job well done! This is most definitely a GOODREAD!!! *****
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Mar 27, 2013 Nicole McManus rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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5 Stars for the story. 4 Stars for the audio version.

Trevor Bauer, an NSA analyst, is still haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his parents, nearly four years ago. However one case of corporate espionage at a pharmaceutical company, will change Trevor's life. Through a stroke of luck, Trevor finds himself in the middle of Cassandra James's path. Cassandra James, an ex-CIA operative, has just been taken off her very first case at her father's company. But that isn't about to stop Cassandra...more 5 Stars for the story. 4 Stars for the audio version.

Trevor Bauer, an NSA analyst, is still haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his parents, nearly four years ago. However one case of corporate espionage at a pharmaceutical company, will change Trevor's life. Through a stroke of luck, Trevor finds himself in the middle of Cassandra James's path. Cassandra James, an ex-CIA operative, has just been taken off her very first case at her father's company. But that isn't about to stop Cassandra, so she teams up with Trevor and the two of them must overcome their pasts in order to catch the culprit.

Countermeasure is jam-packed with intrigue and suspense, mixed with steamy chemistry. Chris Almeida and Cecilia Aubrey have given geeks everywhere an exciting romance to read. Cassandra is a strong, determined woman, while Trevor is an extremely hot computer genius. The technical jargon that is mixed in throughout the book is evenly balanced between the witty banter of the two main characters. The story and characters is wonderful, whereas the narrator was decent. The narrator tended to mix Irish dialect with American dialect during the narration and then interchanged some of the tones for the individual characters. However, it was still easy to follow along and the narrator improved as the book progressed. Mature fans of romantic suspense need to mark this book as a must-read.

This was the first audiobook that I have reviewed for this blog and I was quite happy with the overall experience. The application was easy to use and downloaded quickly. The narrator demonstrated an excellent Irish dialect and read at an even pace. I did wish he paused for just a beat longer to signify the changes in points-of-view, but overall it was setup nicely. This book was excellent and I cannot wait to read the next in the series.

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The author provided a copy of this book for me to review. To learn more about the authors and this series, please visit their website.

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Aug 06, 2012 Kevin Bowser rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OK, first, I need to admit that I didn't realize what kind of book this was when I started it. Apparently, this is from the "Romance/Suspense" genre. So, I may have lost a few masculinity points in even admitting that I read this book. However, I must say, it didn't read like what I thought a romance novel would read like. Instead, it was a thoroughly engaging story of high-stakes industrial espionage.

The main characters are an ex-CIA operative and a current NSA analyst. Cassandra James is the e...more OK, first, I need to admit that I didn't realize what kind of book this was when I started it. Apparently, this is from the "Romance/Suspense" genre. So, I may have lost a few masculinity points in even admitting that I read this book. However, I must say, it didn't read like what I thought a romance novel would read like. Instead, it was a thoroughly engaging story of high-stakes industrial espionage.

The main characters are an ex-CIA operative and a current NSA analyst. Cassandra James is the ex-CIA agent who now works for her father’s private security company. She has an interesting past that includes being shot in the line of duty. While working there on her first big case, she crosses paths with Trevor Bauer who is the NSA top “techno-geek”. And sparks fly from the moment they meet. They are sparks of anger. And they are sparks of something else.

Cassandra’s relationship with her father and boss is strained following her mother’s death. She is intensely suspicious of men and determined never to fall hard and suffer the intense pain of loss that her father did. After failing to protect a top secret drug formula, Cassandra takes on a chase to recover files stolen right out from under her nose. And in an effort to prove to her father, who is also her boss, that she is a capable woman, she follows the digital trail. And this trail that leads her directly into the world of Trevor Bauer, the NSA analyst who appears to have his own interesting past.

Trevor Bauer is haunted by the mystery surrounding his parents' disappearance. And Trevor’s recurring nightmares have forced him to use some of the assets at his disposal to look into a death that seems to have more than a few missing pieces. In doing so he has put aside any personal dreams and goals until he has some answers.

The initial clues in the industrial espionage case point to Trevor and Cassandra jumps into the case with enthusiasm abounding. Cassandra James confronts Trevor Bauer and derails every one of his plans to avoid a relationship until he can find the closure he desperately seeks. Bauer, intrigued by her beauty and inner strength, he accepts her request for help in recovering the files that she's hunting. This begins an adventure that takes them across the ocean and into a world of intrigue and violence in the lucrative market of stolen industrial secrets.

As things between them begin to heat up, they both realize something very important. Trevor realizes that, if he is ever to win Cassandra's heart and the future he craves, he has no choice but to reveal all his secrets. And Cassandra realizes that if she will ever experience the joy of real love, then she must be willing to risk some pain.

This book held my attention the whole time. I thought I knew “whodunit”. But I was wrong! The action is fast paced and the technical aspects of the book make it believable if you have any kind of IT background. I thought some of it was a little too “steamy”. But, I guess that goes with the genre.(less)

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Aug 26, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reading-challenge, ebooks, vanilla-romance, to-review, suspense-or-thriller

I'd even go as far as 4½♥'s. I received a free ARC eBook in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. My thoughts are my own.

"Someone once joked about what it meant to be an NSA emploee: 'You do no exist; you do not have a job. Any questions? Don't ask questions.'"

It was a wonderful 'ride' reading this book! Romance, imperfect characters, Irish brogue, high-tech, espionage thriller... nothing paranormal like my other books except for that almost magical moment of meeting your perfect love.

"Who a...more

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Mar 16, 2013 Mark rated it 5 of 5 stars

Trevor Bauer is an NSA Operative haunted by his past. His parents disappeared a few years ago, presumed dead at sea, and he is obsessed with avoiding any form of personal relationship and discovering the truth behind what REALLY happened. Former CIA Agent, Cassandra James has her own issues; she left The Agency after being wounded in the line of duty and now works for her father preventing Industrial Espionage. When something goes wrong with her latest assignment, Cassandra, with everything to p...more

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May 31, 2012 Debra rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-freebie

3.5 Stars.

I downloaded this as a Kindle freebie and overall, I liked this book. I found the first 30% to be a bit slow. I understand the need for the story set up but it just seemed to drag a little. Once the H/h finally teamed up I liked it a lot.

The second half of the book was very good. Lots of action and the developing relationship between sexy geek Trevor and determined former CIA agent Cassandra kept me reading. The two make a good team and I wished there was more of them earlier on. Enj...more

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Mar 11, 2013 Ren rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I went a little out of my comfort zone when I asked to review this audio book. Mystery thrillers aren't usually the type of genre that I would read. I find myself saying that a lot....not my genre. I find that when I do branch out, I usually love them. I hate to be one of those readers that stays in that zone. I'm glad I took a chance on this novel. My expectations were totally blow out of the water.

Countermeasure is extremely well written and held my interest from the start. The storyline has a...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed

Quick review:

Cover: Nice
Rating: NC-17
Steaminess Hot!
Thumbs Up: 4
Overall: I was really impressed with this one.
Characters: Solid
Plot: A plot that keeps moving and me interested.
Page Turner: Yes.
Series Cont.? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Ye

SUMMARY (50 words or less)

This story is well crafted and took me by storm. I was sucked in and really enjoyed this one. The mystery was solid, the romance was sweet, the sex was hot and yeah. For those of you who like mystery and crime solving novel...more

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May 19, 2012 Sloane rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am normally an avid reader of Paranormal Romance, but Countermeasure has brought me to the other side. The story grabbed me from the beginning and I was unable to put it down. The evolution of Cassandra opening herself up to love grasped my heart. The way Trevor persisted at her and in putting himself on the line was amazing. The twists and turns that their story took were unexpected and exciting. The intensity of the situations Cassandra and Trevor found themselves in was exhilarating. I am b...more

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Jun 28, 2012 The TBR Pile *Book review site* rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This is, quite surprisingly, a very entertaining read with fairly strong characterization and an intriguing and gripping hard-edged plot! I, for one, enjoyed this far more than I thought I would and thought it had much in common with Lary Kahn's King Of Paine but with a lot stronger injection of steamy sex scenes and a better chemistry between the two leads. For that is one thing, you should note before reading this; if graphically detailed s...more

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May 16, 2013 Caren ~ the misfit geek rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: suspense-thriller, traveling-books, for-review, womens-fiction

This book was the perfect blend of romance, adventure, and mystery. I was hooked from the start. It was fast paced but not rushed and was very interesting from start to finish.

I thought the character development was outstanding. I love a strong, intelligent female character and Cassandra was all that and more. Trevor was her perfect complement. Each had their vulnerabilities and each was extremely believable and likeable. They worked well together and I enjoyed the way their relationship develop...more

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Aug 01, 2012 Gaele rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: review-reads, jeep-diva, audio-book, independent-reviw

Two Reviews - Paper Book and Audio Book

Let me begin with a small notice that was given by the authors (and copied from the Amazon site) “The Countermeasure Series also has a tie-in series called Countermeasure: Bytes of Life. This new series of shorts gives the readers glimpses into the day-to-day life of the Countermeasure characters. Although the shorts are standalone stories, they are character-driven, NOT plot-driven. Please be advised that ALL short stories in the spin-off series contain E...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Megan rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book... There is no word that can describe how much I enjoyed reading it!

I felt like I was one of the characters. I felt what they felt. In my opinion, a book can be considered weel-written and great when you can feel your pulse quicken when things are getting hot and heavy between the characters, when you can feel a pain in your heart when something bad is happening to them, when you feel your heart break thinking they won't be able to be together, when you smile and beam when finally, yo...more

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Jul 08, 2012 Mandie *Foxylutely* rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: geeks, well-worth-a-re-read

This is the first book in a new series and I must say the authors have done a sterling job pulling me into this World of geeks, suspense and love!
Cassandra is a former CIA agent and a kick ass tough cookie, Trevor is a computer geek working for the NSA, who has oodles of Irish charm and is oh so sexy (rawr!). Their paths cross when Cassandra is investigating a cybercrime of which Trevor is implicated after leaving a data trail whilst making his own investigation into the disappearance of his par...more

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May 06, 2012 Shannon Adamson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle

Meet Cassandra James. Lost to love. Since her mother's death during her childhood, love has seemed to have disappeared. Raised by her Ex-Navy Seal of a Father, he raised her as if she were in basic training rather than as a child. Smart to the bone, she graduated college early, found a job at the CIA. She found a friend in Nate there, and during the line of duty, she was shot, ending her career. She now works at her Father's security agency. After working there to prove to her Father that she ha...more

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Jul 24, 2012 Peach rated it 4 of 5 stars

Countermeasure offered a good mix of action and romance between the two main characters, Cassandra and Trevor. The book started out slow as the backgrounds of the characters were described. It took a while before Cassandra and Trevor met when a security project which Cassandra was managing went awry. This was the catalyst for Cassandra and Trevor to meet and from that point on, it was a rollercoaster ride spanning different locations such as Paris, Monaco, etc. I really liked the relationship be...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Lisa rated it 1 of 5 stars

I should have liked this book the theme and ideas were great but i'm sorry to say it was just boring. Half way through i just gave up waiting for something, anything to happen and put the book down. After 5 hours of reading i could summarise everything i had read with a few lines with out missing any details out. May be i was wrong to give up and the end of the book is excellent but i read for pleasure and am not prepared to force myself to continue a book that can't hold my interest.

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Mar 02, 2012 Micquleta rated it 5 of 5 stars

Perhaps a gal needs more than a romp with a vampire or a werewolf. Maybe a trip on the geek side is what the doctor ordered.

Imagine my delight in getting my claws on this absolutely brilliant story of a beautiful and alluring woman and a messy haired geek. Cassandra James and Trevor Bauer meet during an investigation of a breach that occurred on Ms James' watch.

The story is engaging and the characters are believable and fun to experience from the first "shite" to final butt kick. I highly recomm...more

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Apr 16, 2013 Eileen rated it 4 of 5 stars

very suspenseful and a good mystery. has me hooked to want to figure it out. Cassie and Trevor have a good physical attraction to each other but do they really know one another well enough to make a marriage? I sure hope so.

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Chris Almeida (also known as C. Almeida) began writing children’s stories at a very young age. Born in Brazil but currently living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Chris’ life took a totally different course when technology came into play, and the following 17 years were spent delving deep into the world of programming and web design.
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“Holy hell, Trev! What kind of move was that?”

Trevor leaned over her with a big smile on his face. “You really thought I would give up that easy? I am a geek, Cassie, not a friggin’ wimp. It’s called the internet and how to videos.” — 2 people liked it

“With a snort, Trevor responded, “A amadáin? It means you fool, but it’s really a polite Irish way of calling someone an asshole. Since there are no assholes in Ireland, we don’t really have a word for them, so that’s what we say.”

His expression was so serious, Cassandra couldn’t help but burst out laughing. “I’ll have to remember that one. I know a few back home.”
“A few assholes or Irishmen?” — 1 person liked it

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