Private S.W.A.T. Takeover

The Precinct: Brotherhood of the Badge #3

by Julie Miller

Liza Parrish was nobody special—until she witnessed a murder that had the entire police department reeling. Only traumatic amnesia kept her from remembering the killer's identity. With the city's finest at her disposal, she needed the bravest man to provide top-notch protection.

Holden Kincaid was KCPD's number one sharpshooter, and he was desperate for answers regarding his father's murder. Unfortunately, being so close to the case, he was denied access to their irresistible material witness…until the security of her whereabouts was compromised. Taking Liza into his very personal custody would definitely keep her safe—from everyone but himself.

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Harlequin, Suspense, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Police

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 20, 2008

About the author

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USA TODAY Bestselling author Julie Miller writes breathtaking romantic suspense. She's won a National Readers Choice Award and two Daphne du Maurier Awards among other prizes. She was also honored to receive a Career Achievement Award from RT BookReviews and has been a finalist for many national and international awards. Her books have appeared on the USA Today, Publisher's Weekly, Amazon and BookScan Top 100 Romances bestseller lists.

Writing about Kansas City cops, Julie has crafted bestselling, award-winning books for Harlequin Intrigue. In addition, Ms. Miller publishes romantic suspense books with a military twist. Millions of copies of her books have been sold in print and digital formats around the world.

Reviews

[Mojca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another winner.
Maybe not as good as the previous book in this series, but still one heck of a story. Great characters (I particularly loved Liza and her tough-chick persona), greater chemistry, wonderful suspense and tension, excellent pacing...

The intrigue revolving around John Kincaid’s murder only intensified, the details got murkier and murkier, despite Liza’s input...And apparently the quasi-reveal of the big villain in the previous book was just a red herring. Now I really don’t have a clue who the bad guy is. Is it someone closer to home than the four Kincaid brothers think? I can’t wait to read Edward’s story and find out the truth. Plus, I kinda fell for the older Kincaid brother. ;)

[Sherry · Rating 2 out of 5]

I usually love to read Julie Miller; but this title fell just a little short, the storyline and characters didn't draw this reader in. Although I have every intention of continuing "The Precinct; Botherhood of the Badge" series.

[Lhenry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like this more. It stand alone fine although it is part of a series. The parts with the dogs are fun. I like the brother-theme going on too. The end is very exciting. I guess I didn't connect with Liza abd Holden as much as I'd like. Guess that's what happens with a short book.

[Apoorva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holden and Liza were a little TOO insta-love-y for me. But that's okay, I still liked the book. They lacked a certain chemistry, though? Or maybe I'm just too spoilt because of the deliciousness that was Atticus and Brooke. But whatever. I love the Kincaid brothers and I love their mom and I love Sawyer and Mel (even though she wasn't here) and Benjamin and Atticus and his Brooke and EDWARD and sjheiehdkehdkdjrjfhkdj

[Penny Wright]

Bruiser, Cruiser & Yukon!

Gotta love a mystery with three lovable mutts, a kick butt SWAT sharpshooter and a vet grad student. Private SWAT Takeover is non-stop action, twists and turns, and heat! Awesome read!

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

HI #1090

[Misty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I just finished reading this book and it was awesome from beginning to end! I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

[Pamela(AllHoney) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of a series. Not a bad read but I had to give it a 3 due to unresolved issues.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

a fast read
make sure to read the book series in order

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. I really enjoyed the mystery and excitement throughout this book.

[blue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holden. <3

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm loving the Kincaid brothers

[Hannah Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! I loved it!

[charmaine White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great,really Great

Action from page one to the very last page.This book has everything you need to keep you reading and coming back for more.

[Ash · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would have given it 3 stars if not for the heroine.She made such dumb decisions.Didnt feel like reading the book,especially when she was being called "brave". Skipped last 40 pages.

[Luli · Rating 2 out of 5]

You can find this review in English below.

Creo que le voy a echar las culpas a lo antigua que es esta historia. Más que antigua, se ha quedado anticuada.

La idea estaba bastante bien, pero ha fallado la ejecución. Es demasiado corta, con lo cual apenas hay tiempo para desarrollar personajes o trama. Todo ha sido muy superficial. No se habían visto más de dos veces y ya estaban pensando en los “te quiero”. De hecho cuando llegaron me cogieron totalmente desprevenida. Fue muy brusco, como también lo fue el suspense (que dicho sea de paso, no termina en esta historia). Y poco creíble. Este es uno de esos casos en los que se dan un besito entre bala y bala… imposible sentir ni el peligro ni la atracción.

En fin, que ha sido demasiado superficial todo como para disfrutarla. Una pena.

***

I think the story is too dated for me.

The idea was pretty good, but the execution failed. It has been too short, so there is hardly time to develop neither characters nor plot. Everything has been so shallow. They had not seen each other more than twice and were already thinking about the "I love you´s". In fact, when they arrived (the I love you´s) they caught me totally unaware. It was very abrupt, as was the suspense (which by the way, does not end in this story). And hard to believe. This is one of those cases where they kiss between bullet and bullet ... impossible to feel neither the danger nor the attraction.

Anyway, it has been too shallow to enjoy it. A pity.