I will disclose first off that the author, Adrienne Giordano, is a friend of mine. That being said, if I didn't have something good to say about this book I wouldn't say it all - my Daddy raised me right.

This book is the debut of a series (thank God!) and it starts it off with a bang. The strength of this book is the voice of each character and the total immersion in their psyche. Vic is a "guy's guy" with a potty mouth, a swagger he can back up in any fight, and a libido that is only eclipsed by his ability to deliver in the bedroom . . . or the beach . . . or the kitchen counter . . . you get the picture. He needs a woman who can stand up to him and meet him nose-to-nose.

Gina is that woman. She is a widow with three kids who is slowly awakening from her grief-imposed slumber to figure who she is and whether her new life includes Vic. She gives it as good as she gets it and you'll admire her attitude and tenacity.

A funny, diverse and well-rounded cast of characters fills out this stellar story with a plot of terrorists and risking it all for those you love.

Above all - Adrienne's voice and ability to rip off snappy, smart dialogue with seemingly no effort made this a book I couldn't put down.