Return to Me (Last Chance Rescue, #2) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Jan 27, 2011 Quinn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: library-book, 4-and-a-half-stars, romantic-suspense, series

4.5 stars

Christy Reece’s Last Chance Rescue series is shaping up to be a ripper! So far, I’m two for two, and I think I might just have liked this, the second book, a touch more than Rescue Me. We were introduced to Noah McCall in Rescue Me, and I found him intriguing in that book. He was a dark, enigmatic, mysterious character with a shadowy past and I really wanted to know his story. Kudos to the author for not dangling him like a carrot across multiple books.

As the ruthless head of Last Chanc 4.5 stars

Christy Reece’s Last Chance Rescue series is shaping up to be a ripper! So far, I’m two for two, and I think I might just have liked this, the second book, a touch more than Rescue Me. We were introduced to Noah McCall in Rescue Me, and I found him intriguing in that book. He was a dark, enigmatic, mysterious character with a shadowy past and I really wanted to know his story. Kudos to the author for not dangling him like a carrot across multiple books.

As the ruthless head of Last Chance Rescue, Noah appears manipulative and emotionless, yet through his organisation has dedicated his life to finding and rescuing innocents. It is this dichotomy that made him such a fascinating character (note that I haven’t even mentioned his magnetic sex appeal – oops, I just did!). We also met Samara Lyons in the previous book as the ex-fiancée of that book’s hero, Jordan, who is now an LCR operative along with his new wife Eden. This was a potentially messy set of circumstances that the author managed with ease.

With her small stature and youthful looks, Samara is the perfect lure to capture an online predator that Noah has been after for some time. With no other agents able to act the part, and against his better judgment, Noah approaches Samara for her help. Despite the fact that she has an intense dislike for and unwanted attraction to Noah, Samara readily offers her assistance. Her lack of training will be of no consequence as she will be surrounded at all times by LCR operatives and Noah personally vows he will never let anything happen to her.

I’m sure you know where this is going. Everything goes completely pear-shaped and Samara finds herself a captive pawn in the middle of a human-trafficking ring, in the hands of a powerful enemy – with a personal grudge against Noah. Not knowing if Noah is dead or alive, and facing untold danger, Samara can rely on no-one but herself.

I will leave the plot there, but suffice it to say, it was gripping, violent and dark. I appreciate that the author isn’t afraid to take the reader right into the middle of the action, and doesn’t sugar-coat or gloss over any of the abhorrent activities that take place in this kind of situation. And while I was a little surprised that Noah wasn’t quite the superhuman powerhouse that I was expecting, I appreciated that his mistakes were another element of realism in the story.

As with the previous book, the suspense and romance are beautifully balanced, neither taking place of the other. I loved watching these two fight against their feelings for one another, only to accept that it was impossible, then try to put conditions and limitations on their attraction – with about as much success. As well done as the action was, the romance was equally so.

We were gradually introduced to Noah’s truly tragic past as we grasped it’s relevance to the present circumstances, both with his reluctance to allow Samara into a heart he believes no longer exists, and the evil which he has brought into her life. I loved the precious gift of his tenderness, contrasting with his deadly focus and resolve. He definitely was a tortured hero who deserved the happiness he tried so hard not to accept, and I thought Samara was a good match for him. I loved the way their relationship was finally resolved.

I have no idea who will be featuring in the next book, but I am looking forward to it nonetheless. If you’re looking for some romantic suspense with gripping action and satisfying, emotional romance, then this series is probably for you.
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Jul 08, 2010 Stacey rated it it was amazing

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I just want to say that I LOVE Noah McCall. They really worked him up in the first book and gave the reader a nice picture of his character. When I was done reading the first one I was really hoping to get more into Noah. And wow did this book not disappoint! I thought everythng from the storyline, romance, twists were really good! I just want a piece of Noah for myself! I enjoyed the first book to this series ans thought this book was even better! There's nothing sexier then a man with a low vo ...more

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Apr 15, 2011 Seena Seena rated it really liked it

Another great installment, lets just hope they all are this good.

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Aug 22, 2011 Duchess Nicole rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2012, genre-romantic-suspense, e-pcs

Noah and Samara had some great chemistry. There are some really horrific scenes, not for squeamish readers. Poor Noah has a much worse past than I was prepared for. He does a few things that pissed me off, but once you learn his background he's a bit more understandable. Samara puts up with a lot. The relationship between the two felt very genuine, but the back and forth, wishy washy-ness got a little old toward the end. I could have done without one or two of the "Leave me, NO! Come back to me" ...more

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