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Feel the Heat (Black Ops Inc. #4)

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In New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard's sizzling new novel, a ruthless international conspiracy is no match for the irresistible alpha heroes of Black Ops, Inc.

A RACE FOR SURVIVAL...

Bold, blonde Defense Intelligence officer B. J. Chase isn't exactly thrilled when she's summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach -- until...more

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Published September 29th 2009 by Pocket Books

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Sep 06, 2011 Buggy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: rom-susp, shelf-10, men-in-uniform-af-spc-op

Opening line: "B.J Chase had worn her black tank top and khaki shorts for too many hours to count in the Venezuelan climate, where the heat and humidity were often measured in terms of ripe, riper and for God's sake, take a shower."

FEEL THE HEAT is the forth instalment in Cindy Gerard’s fast paced and super-sexy Black-Ops series and fans won’t be disappointed. This is yet another great ride, filled with action, adventure, exotic locations, sweet lovin and top notch writing. Although for some re...more Opening line: "B.J Chase had worn her black tank top and khaki shorts for too many hours to count in the Venezuelan climate, where the heat and humidity were often measured in terms of ripe, riper and for God's sake, take a shower."

FEEL THE HEAT is the forth instalment in Cindy Gerard’s fast paced and super-sexy Black-Ops series and fans won’t be disappointed. This is yet another great ride, filled with action, adventure, exotic locations, sweet lovin and top notch writing. Although for some reason I never felt as connected to B.J and Raphael as past couples I still enjoyed their story and with the entire wise-cracking team back for this particular mission (loved catching up with them) and a sweet secondary romance there was plenty going on here to hold my interest. My only gripe would be that about halfway in it all started to feel very familiar and I realized with disappointment that I had already read this exact plotline in Killer Secrets one of Lora Leigh’s better Tempting Seals books. However I still enjoyed Cindy’s version and she remains a definite auto-buy for me.

B.J Chase is a brash, somewhat emotionally cold Defence Intelligence Officer who first meets bad boy Raphael Mendoza while they’re both undercover in Venezuela. It’s not a great meeting for our future couple what with the guns they have pointed at each other but it does however leave a lasting impression.

Back in the States B.J is assigned to work with the Black Op’s and she’s not exactly thrilled, these boys are a very tight team who play by their own rules and B.J is used to working alone. Of course this book starts out with a bang and just keeps going, with multiple shoot outs, car chases and a general feeling of suspense. Gerard gives us a clever storyline, oozes the sexual tension and in the second half manages to put our couple in close quarters as they pose as a newly engaged couple and go deep undercover in Columbia.

This is where Rafe gets reacquainted with his long lost (drug cartel) family and in BJ’s case she takes on the hilarious alter ego of ‘Brittany.’ A fluffy, gum cracking, money digging, true blonde that Rafael can‘t keep his Latin lovin hands off (I actually preferred Brittany to B.J) Anyways, from here things really start to steam up and emotions neither of them expected come out to play. Along with some serious explosions, a runaway train and several more hair raising shootouts where BJ proves her worth to the team, they try to stop an armed submarine and Raphael finally learns what B.J (!) stands for.

All in all this is another great read, complete with Gerard’s signature ending and while it could be read as a stand alone I highly recommend the entire romantic-suspense filled series. Now the wait begins for the next instalment Risk No Secrets. Cheers! (less)

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Nov 10, 2009 Auntee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of hot romantic suspense

Shelves: gerard-black-ops, romantic-suspense, 2009_reads

Another winner in Cindy Gerard's excellent, butt-kicking Black Ops series. I don't know how she does it, but CG manages to offer up a different action-packed story every time for each of her Black Ops characters, but always pairs them with a strong, capable, sexy woman who can hold their own with these charismatic alphas. This was handsome Latino Raphael("Choirboy") Mendoza's story, and it's a good one.

Rafe has a heartbreaking childhood which he manages to overcome by enlisting in the military,...more Another winner in Cindy Gerard's excellent, butt-kicking Black Ops series. I don't know how she does it, but CG manages to offer up a different action-packed story every time for each of her Black Ops characters, but always pairs them with a strong, capable, sexy woman who can hold their own with these charismatic alphas. This was handsome Latino Raphael("Choirboy") Mendoza's story, and it's a good one.

Rafe has a heartbreaking childhood which he manages to overcome by enlisting in the military, and CG takes him on a journey full circle and back to his Colombian roots where he finally faces his demons and dark family secrets. On the way he meets a prickly, defensive woman with giant walls around her heart (Defense Intelligence officer B.J. Chase) who has her own problems with an unhappy past, and is paired with her and his Black Op teammates on a mission to save the US from a terrorist plot that makes you stop, worry, and think "something like this could really happen".

I loved the pairing of Rafe and B.J. They started out not really liking each other, yet they were each physically attracted to the other. They were attracted, but didn't want to be. There was lots of verbal sparring that went on, but once they were forced to spend more time together and got to know one another better, the sparring turned into sexual tension. And oh boy, once that sexual tension exploded...some really hot things happened. I had to laugh when B.J. thought one time with Rafe would take care of the tension and that they then could get back to work. Ha! But, as Rafe was falling hard, B.J., who had so conditioned her heart not to count on anyone but herself, had a hard time believing in what could be for her and Rafe.

B.J. was not a character who was easy to like at first. She came off as rather cold and bitchy at the start, never needing anyone and not even having many friends. But as CG peeled away layer after layer and got to the reason behind her attitude, she became more and more likable. She was a bit like a wary animal who had never been shown love or affection--she had to learn to trust before she could open her heart to the possibility of love. I found the scenes where she had to interact with Rafe and his teammates (and their wives) while they planned their strategies very revealing. She wanted to like these people but she just didn't know how.

Rafe was just awesome. I loved this guy. Loved his ways with his teammates, who he considered his family, loved how he didn't give up on B.J., even when she was being bitchy. Loved how he dealt with his past, which must have been very difficult to face. Loved his sexy scenes with B.J., especially when he used those Spanish phrases...*sigh*. Loved how he was determined to find out what "B.J" was short for. Loved his intelligence and bravery too. Loved him so much that I even cried when B.J. hurt him near the end of the book. Stupid woman...

Once again I loved the pulse-pounding action and suspense in this one. The big scene (involving a train) at the end had me imagining it as a movie--boy can Gerard deliver the action! I will say though that this one didn't get off to the fastest start (a lot of confusing agencies and plot details to keep track off that made me feel like I should be taking notes), but once it settled into a groove and I finally understood where the plot was heading, I jumped on board and was ready for the ride. And then the book really took off!

So, if you like 'em hot and fast (the action and the romance), you won't want to miss this one. Cindy Gerard has some of the most consistently satisfying romantic suspenses out there. She doesn't skimp on anything either--not the plot, not the characterizations, not the romance, not the action. All are just perfectly blended. Oh yes, there's a sweet little epilogue too that had me sighing and smiling. This is just one terrific series. 4 1/2 stars(less)

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Feb 14, 2013 Ruthie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: author-cindy-gerard, contemporary, explosive-passion, family-issues, hero-baggage, heroine-baggage, kindle, man-in-uniform, read-2013, romance-suspense, series, adult-content

H/h: Raphael "Rafe" Mendoza/BJ Chase
All the boys of the BOI team, and a nice little surprise, two people get together and I would not have guessed that was coming.
Where: The Washington DC area and Venezuela

Feel the Heat was not my favorite in this series for several reasons but the number one reason was that I simply could not relate to BJ. She was just too hard core for me. I've known a few women like that and frankly I can't picture them ever changing so it was hard for me to see hope for her...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Jennifer Lane rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: men-in-uniform, recommended-by-goodreads-friend, romantic-suspense, series

I felt the heat! And the emotion. I'm really enjoying the Black Ops series by Cindy Gerard (thanks for the recommendation, Buggy!) Each setting and story is unique and compelling.

This time the main character is a woman (BJ) so hurt by the past that she's terrified of falling in love. Typically that's a role reserved for a man, and it was refreshing to read this gender twist. BJ works as a U.S. Defense Intelligence officer whose sting gets interrupted by a group of BOIs. Quite an auspicious meet...more

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Oct 17, 2012 May Mostly Romance rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Feel the Heat ของซินดี้ เจอราร์ด

หนังสือเล่มนี้เป็นเล่มที่สี่ในชุด Black Ops Inc. หรือที่เรียกย่อกันว่า BOI เรื่องในชุดนี้เล่าเรื่องราวของเหล่าอดีตทหารจากหน่วยรบต่าง ๆที่รวมตัวกันก่อตั้งบริษัทรักษาความปลอดภัยที่ทำงานลับเฉพาะให้กับรัฐบาล (แต่ไม่ใช่ส่วนหนึ่งของหน่วยรัฐบาล)

การพบกันครั้งแรกระหว่างบีเจ เชส และราฟาเอล เมนโดซาไม่ค่อยโสภานัก เมื่อเรฟเข้าไปขัดขวางการทำงานของบีเจ ซึ่งเป็นเจ้าหน้าที่หน่วยข่าวกรองของรัฐ ในขณะที่เรฟเองก็มีภารกิจของตัวเองอยู่ งานที่ดันมาทับซ้อนกับงานของบีเจ และทำให้ทั้งคู่แม้จ...more

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Jul 31, 2012 Kathy Davie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: action, romance, suspense

Fourth in the Black Ops, Inc. romantic suspense series revolving around the BOIs and their futures. The primary couple focus is on Raphael "Choirboy" Mendoza and B.J. Chase with a secondary focus on Stephanie Tompkins and Mean Joe Green.

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This was cute. A totally reluctant woman pushing the hunky Rafe away. Guns and bombs? Bring it on. Possible relationship? Watch her run like hell! Then there's the treat of a pair of women foiling the bad guys and doing it well.

Too cute when Raphael meets...more

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May 27, 2012 Xenos rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

"Feel The Heat", Cindy Gerard's fourth book in her "Black Ops, Inc." series, unfortunately left me more lukewarm than hot. Pity, because I was so looking forward to Rafael "Choirboy" Mendoza'a story. But this one took a major detour from where I thought it was headed...

From hints in past books, I thought Rafe was finally going to tell Stephanie (his fallen comrade's sister) that he loved her...and I was really looking forward to it. But -- back-the-truck-up! -- he quickly changed his mind and, w...more

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Feb 16, 2012 Tracey rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2012

a ruthless international conspiracy is no match for the irresistible alpha heroes of Black Ops, Inc.
A RACE FOR SURVIVAL...

Bold, blonde Defense Intelligence officer B. J. Chase isn't exactly thrilled when she's summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach -- until the suspicious death of a government official blows her covert mission sky-high.

TURNS INTO A PULSE-POUNDING ADVENTURE...

Gorgeous Black Ops bad boy Raphael Mendoza always feared his family's dark histo...more

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Oct 02, 2011 Michelle (MsRomanticReads) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: a-keeper, favorite-series, heroes-you-want-for-yourself, worth-re-reading, contemporary, favorites, hunks-in-camouflage, kickass-heroine, october-2011, romance, suspense, undercover-ops

Amazing! The places Ms Gerard takes us with this series, and the terrifying plots she comes up with are nothing short of breathtaking.

When the threat of an E-Bomb in terrorist hands and a plan to attack the US surfaces, DIA Agent B.J. Chase (her name gave me serious giggle fits and when Raphael alludes to the obvious, I snorted my coffee) is ordered to shadow and protect Stephanie Tompkins, an NSA cryptologist. When Stephanie is nearly killed, B.J. is forced to team up with the BOIs and she fin...more

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Aug 07, 2011 Pat rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: always-worth-re-reading, adult, favorites, romance, series, suspense-thriller

WOW -- There was so much for ME in this entry of the Black Ops, Inc series. My only regret is that I was so tardy to the BOI party.

Alpha males; a take no prisioners female; spies; betrayal; battles; romance; treachery; international intrigue; a plausible plot; charismatic characters and vivid writing. Let's not forget a train; a little levity via clever banter; affectionate, sensuous & intimate exchanges that feel natural. If any of those things appeal to you - this may be a great diversion...more

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Mar 13, 2011 Jane Stewart rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romantic-suspense

Too predictable. The conflicts worked out too easily and smoothly. Character combinations not different enough.

STORY BRIEF:
BJ has hurts from her past – mostly due to an alcoholic mother. She has no friends or love relationships, and she doesn’t want any. She is a field agent for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). There has been a leak inside the NSA. Stephanie works for the NSA as a cryptanalyst. BJ is assigned to work with Stephanie to help discover the source of the leak. Stephanie uncover...more

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Jun 04, 2010 Mom rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-during-2010

A RACE FOR SURVIVAL...
Bold, blonde Defense Intelligence officer B. J. Chase isn't exactly thrilled when she's summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach - until the suspicious death of a government official blows her covert mission sky-high.

TURNS INTO A PULSE-POUNDING ADVENTURE...
Gorgeous Black Ops bad boy Raphael Mendoza always feared his family's dark history would haunt him. But he never expected it might hold the key to dismantling a rogue weapons sys...more

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Jan 30, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: part-of-series, traded-sold

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I went into it not even really wanting to read it, mostly because I had no real grasp of Raphael's character, and B.J. is the type of heroine who really turns me off of a story: cold, unemotional, closed-off, tough. In the book she practically makes fun of Stephanie because she is the type of woman that men want to play white knight for... and that's usually MY kind of heroine. I did warm up to B.J., though, simply because she was so vulnerable and so com...more

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Nov 21, 2012 Gina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-suspense

Another Big Hit!!!

Cindy Gerard amazes me, I was taken on another wild fun sexy ride!

Raphael and the Black Ops team and DIA Agent B.J have to stop the bad guys. And to do that Raphael has to go back to his roots and deal with old family ghosts and issues. The beginning was hard for me to follow honestly, and i started skimming paragraphs. The it started to get fun, exciting and steamy! B.J. kinda got on my nerves, she appeared standoffish and bitchy, not just with him but everyone. You eventually...more

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Apr 28, 2012 Beth rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Rafe Mendoza and BJ - Bold, blonde Defense Intelligence officer B. J. Chase isn't exactly thrilled when she's summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach -- until the suspicious death of a government official blows her covert mission sky-high.

TURNS INTO A PULSE-POUNDING ADVENTURE...

Gorgeous Black Ops bad boy Raphael Mendoza always feared his family's dark history would haunt him. But he never expected it might hold the key to dismantling a rogue weapons syste...more

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Jun 29, 2011 Pamela(AllHoney) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: rs-mystery-thriller, military-or-ex-military, undercover-special-covert-ops, cops-fbi-dea-cia-etc, tortured-hero, my-4-star-romances, latin-lovers

The fourth book in the Black Ops series. Loved the H/h in this one. Rafe (Raphael) Mendoza and B.J. Chase both were strong characters and easy to like. Though B.J. had her moments I felt she had to be cold and detached to properly do her job. Fast pace and a satisfying addition to the series. Highly recommend!

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May 20, 2011 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romantic-suspense

This was one of my favorites in the series. Rafael Mendoza, a hot Columbian member of Black Ops, Inc. meets B.J., a US government agent, when they run into each other while running the same operation. They reunite when B.J. must cooperate on a Black Ops mission to foil a terrorist plot to disable the U.S electrical grid through a new weapon.
The greatest things about this book were the chemistry between the leads (a Cindy Gerard strong-suit) and the action which is always intense. Cindy writes g...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Debbie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-suspense-romance

Definitely a read for those involved in the Black Ops, Inc. Series that Cindy Gerard has written. Although, this is the 3rd book I've read in the series, I think I'm becoming a little bored with the topic, or perhaps it is because everybook appears the same for me. I will finish all the books in the series, but for me it seems a little stale during the series. Not enough grit, and story-line to chew on for me. Just because I gave it a 3 doesn't mean you shouldn't read it, it was still a good boo...more

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May 05, 2013 Ari rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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While the action seems to be toned down a notch, the other parts of this story were still entertaining.
The Joneses were back! And I even more love Gabe & Jenna on their second appearance here. It's always fun to see their updates.

Love the secondary romance between...emmm... nope! No spoiler here ^..^

As much as I love Rafe, I don't think I can say the same thing for B.J
The way she keeps people around her an arms length away is childish, also the little drama in the end is wayyy so lame.

But,...more

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Nov 20, 2012 ✿Piper✿ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: black-ops, cindy-gerard, romantic-suspense, men-armed-forces, men-latino, women-holds-her-own

Overall this was a pretty good book. However, I didn't feel there was enough action. At times Feel the Heat was almost boring.

I also didn't connect with either of the main characters; I just didn't feel the love.

B.J. Chase: Some thought she was cold hearted, but I didn't think so. She built up a wall to protect herself and she had some trust issues. (Who doesn't?) Add that to the fact that she works in a mans world... Well she had to be he best that she could be. She also had a tough time growin...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Jimena rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

I loved Crystal in the previous book Whisper No Lies because she’s kick-ass! And now another kick-ass female makes a appearance in the series. B.J. Chase is a Defense Intelligence Agency officer sent on personal leave after blowing a mission in Venezuela. After a few days she’s summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach. What she wasn’t prepared for was her investigation involving Raphael ‘Choirboy’ Mendoza. The man who was the reason for blowing the Venezue...more

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Apr 22, 2011 Linda Ng rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romantic-suspense

If you enjoy red-hot romance, action-adventure, terrifying scenes that involve CIA, NSA,terrorists and modern-day weapondry (frag granades, Glocks etc.) as well as Big Bad Sexy Black-Ops characters, then anything written by Cindy Gerard is a great choice. I am never disappointed by Ms. Gerard's novels since they provide an entertaining "kick-ass" read from start to finish!!!! I think my friends who love sexy paranormal reads would probably be able to "sink their teeth" into Cindy's novels if the...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Kellie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: hot-hot-alpha-s, military-black-ops-etc

A Great read! I am smashing through this series nearly as fast as I did for Lorelei James Rough Riders Series.

I'm averaging one book a day!
This was about Mendoza and B.J also a bit of Stepahnie and Joe.

I liked:
the storyline.
the suspense.
the guilt
the hurt
the wondering
the action
the laughs
even Brittany!
But to be honest not enough "steam" and I didn't really like BJ.. She just wasn't like the rest of the BOI's women. I warmed to her by the end of the book, but she's no Crystal, Jenna or Abbie!

A...more

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Feb 25, 2012 McKenzie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, romance-soldiers-and-agents

As much as I like Gerard's writing style, the characters seemed a little flat to me. I was much more interested in the secondary characters than I was in the protagonists. B.J.'s undercover persona was funny, the infiltration of the warehouse was worthy of a Jerry Bruckheimer film, and the threat of the EMP (which is a pretty damn scary thing) was a nice alternative to the over-used threats of nukes, suicide bombers, and epidemics. Other than that, though, I wasn't really feeling the book. Glad...more

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Mar 26, 2012 Patricia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

"Spectacular" Feel The Heat is book 4 in the Black Op series and believe me, you will absolutely love this story. Cindy's style of writing without a doubt is masterful. How she can take a story and write so that the reader has such vivid imagery of the characters, the scenery, the story unfolding, truly is a work of art. Feel the Heat is filled with suspense, action, romance and sigh one delicious drop dead gorgious hunk. There are even scenes that will pull at your heartstrings. Yup, the series...more

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Jan 23, 2011 chanceofbooks rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Suzanne Brockmann Fans, Laura Griffin Fans

Shelves: 2011-read

Gerad's BOI series fills a void in my reading life due to the fact that my goddess, Suzanne Brockmann, can only write so fast. Gerad's books have a lot of similarities to offer, and in this, this second book that I've read in the series, I was able to push past them to enjoy Gerad's story in its own right. I love the interaction between the guys and would like to see more of that! I like that the action/romance is nicely balanced. BJ's own personal story arc gets nearly as much play as the roman...more

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Feb 14, 2012 Booklover, Indianapolis rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012, romantic-suspense

February - 3.5 - ok, but the plot reminded me of so many other books I've read - felt like I've read this before, from the heroine's mystery 'initial' name (and really, what woman would allow herself to go by the initials BJ?) which I read in an Erin McCarthy short story (CJ) and also in a Cherry Adair (AJ) to the South American good guy w/familial ties to bad guys to...I don't know, just it all seemed kinda "been there, done that." But - love the BOIs just the same and looking forward to pickin...more

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Jan 14, 2012 Jodie Riverina Romantics rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: awesome, on-kindle, suspense, on-amazon

I am a SUCKER for a man with an accent. Being an Aussie - I'm not turned on by the slang of Australian males AT ALL, so hearing the soft, sweet words of a sexy Columbian vibrate through my mind just makes me growl.

Did I 'feel the heat'? Oh yeah! I felt the heat all the way to my bones.

This story was a little different from Cindy's other Black Op books. This novel wasn't entirely focused on the connection between B.J & Rafe - it also focused quite a bit on the growing sexual tension between...more

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Jan 11, 2012 Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Cindy Gerard continues her stellar Black Ops series with Raphael Mendoza’s book, FEEL THE HEAT. Taking a different but still interesting route this time, the author sets the first part of the book in Washington, D.C. where B.J Chase, an Defense Intelligence officer gets caught up in case where a stolen E-bomb is floating around in the world. This E-bomb has the ability to take down all electronics in half the country permanently. No cars, internet, gas pumps ever agai...more Posted on Under the Covers

Cindy Gerard continues her stellar Black Ops series with Raphael Mendoza’s book, FEEL THE HEAT. Taking a different but still interesting route this time, the author sets the first part of the book in Washington, D.C. where B.J Chase, an Defense Intelligence officer gets caught up in case where a stolen E-bomb is floating around in the world. This E-bomb has the ability to take down all electronics in half the country permanently. No cars, internet, gas pumps ever again. There is a traitor amidst the NSA where this person sold out their country for some big bucks. Whoever this person is is now targeting Stephanie Tompkins, a familiar character whom we met in previous books. With a hit on her persons, B.J. must help Stephanie cover her six as they call in the BOIs for added assistance.

B.J. and Raphael have had a bit of a rough start. After being compromised in a previous assignment, both are still holding grudges against each other as they are now faced with working with one another. B.J. is a tough as nails chick who knows what she wants and how she wants it. She is a self-made woman who doesn’t need the help of a Latin charmer to run her life. In fact, B.J. is the most standoffish and toughest heroine we’ve seen in this series. So much so that at times, B.J. was kind of a bitch.

But as the story progressed and she fell prey to Raphael’s come-ons, we saw another side of B.J. that made me like and respect her. A wall guards her heart and in this book, Raphael tears down those walls and is the first to really show her that she can be loved. B.J. allows her past to rule her future to the point where she believes that love isn’t in her capacity. Raphael shows her that she is wrong, that loving someone isn’t easy but it’s worth it.

As all this emotional development happens, B.J. and Raphael go to Columbia to Rafe’s Uncle’s home, who has ties to a drug cartel to get much needed information. In order to slip in without raising suspicion, B.J. has the play the part of a dumb blonde. Her new name is ‘Brittany’ and she, um *smacks gum and twirls hair* likes to party! This part was highly entertaining and brought in some really great comic relief in dire times.

Though this can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the series in order. Not only would you get a richer experience but you would happy to note the different familiar faces we’ve encountered so far in the series.

Speaking of that, Stephanie, Bry’s younger sister makes up a huge part of this book. And with Stephanie, Mean Joe Green isn’t far behind. Their relationship really blossoms in this book and made me wish that we have Joe’s book sooner! He’s some hot stuff and I wouldn’t mind getting burned by him once or twice. (less)

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Sep 28, 2011 TJ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romantic-suspense, contemporary, own-or-have-a-copy

It's been awhile since I visited the boys of Black Ops and it only took a page or two before I wondered how I could have been so remiss! Ms Gerard is the consummate author if one wants well-written suspense. It is obvious she takes time to research and acquaint herself thoroughly with whatever subject she is tackling whether that of terrorists tactics, drug cartels, military munitions or any one of the vast and varied subjects we, as readers, get to learn about in each of her novels. The genius...more

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About Cindy Gerard

The only thing Cindy had in mind when she started writing her first book was finishing it. The issue of actually selling it came much later. Only after she made that life-altering first sale did she realize that one book would never be enough. Now, over 20 books and numerous awards later, Cindy laughingly admits that she can barely remember life before...well, was there life before writing?

Actuall...more The only thing Cindy had in mind when she started writing her first book was finishing it. The issue of actually selling it came much later. Only after she made that life-altering first sale did she realize that one book would never be enough. Now, over 20 books and numerous awards later, Cindy laughingly admits that she can barely remember life before...well, was there life before writing?

Actually, yes there was, and still is. A professional career woman, Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services, a position she states is both challenging and rewarding. "Human Services is a front-line, real-life event. Everything about the job is immediate, from serving families in crisis, to assisting staff with difficult situations, to meeting tension-fraught deadlines."

Cindy's career has taught her much about the human condition, its frailties, its strengths, and its spirit. The evocative emotions that pour from the pages of her books are a reflection of some of her work experiences. Her writing celebrates life's richness and trials, offering a wide range of emotions — hope and elation, anger and indecision, laughter and, of course, love. And, according to her readers, her powerful love scenes run the gamut from steamy to tender to lusty to just plain fun.

Cindy's writing has netted her spots on bestseller lists, numerous RT nominations and awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.

Between writing and working full time you wouldn't think Cindy would have much time for anything else. And while she does find her work and her writing rewarding, there does have to be more. Cindy has more. Much more. She is happily married to the perfect man. Tom's a cowboy, ladies!

Yes, even Iowa has its share of that saddle-straddling, Wrangler-wearing species who love their horses almost as much as they love their women. As a matter of fact, recently a whole herd of Texans gathered at the Gerard "Ranch" to treat their little ones to real horseback rides. Go figure.

Cindy has a passion for pink depression glass — she always has her eye out for the special piece to add to her collection. Cindy's down time often takes the form of the classic "busman's holiday." She loves to read and most of all, she loves to read at their summer place, a cabin in the woods on Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota.

Both Tom and Cindy enjoy gardening and have recently expanded their annual beds into a perennial garden. Cindy says she can hardly wait for spring and the promise of all that reawakening and the colorful blooms.

In addition to the horses, the Gerards have two dogs, Ellie and Boomer, who pretty much get anything they want. Tom and Cindy have one son, Kyle, who, after years of keeping them in suspense, found Eileen, the perfect woman.

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