Hostile Ground in Riptide Publishing

Feb 12, 2014 Vishous marked it as currently-paused

Shelves: netgalley, arc

*ARC via Netgalley*

omg omg i am so happy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have been checking this title and one more on riptide pub., and i can't believe i can read an arc ♡ and there is preorder available for new sidewinder, and soon my ball & chain will arrive.... and this is just happy day for me .... and i am starting this tomorrow for sure ♡ ...more

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May 14, 2014 Ayanna marked it as gave-up · review of another edition

post-DNF:
I liked it, and then I didn't like it, and you can kind of see that. But the thing is, I didn't know I kind of liked it until I stopped liking it, and then it was just sadness and unhappiness all around (or something). But this is my kind of summary which I put at the beginning instead of just rant and then finally summarize like I usually do.
Actually, I don't know if my current lukewarm feelings are due to the disappointment generated later on or if I really was ambivalent towards it. ...more

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Feb 24, 2014 Letti rated it really liked it

Shelves: page-turner, must-read, holy-shit-i-love-this-book, favorite-author, arc

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This is an unquestionably great read. It had everything I look for in a book such as sex, mystery/suspense, criminals and cops. The characters were engaging and likable. I was truly drawn to Mahir’s character because his inner voice was quirky, sarcastic, and downright hilarious. I found that I liked the majority of the characters except for Gene Lombardi, but I will concede that without him as the antagonist, this book would have gone nowhere, fast! Because of his criminal activities, my guys g This is an unquestionably great read. It had everything I look for in a book such as sex, mystery/suspense, criminals and cops. The characters were engaging and likable. I was truly drawn to Mahir’s character because his inner voice was quirky, sarcastic, and downright hilarious. I found that I liked the majority of the characters except for Gene Lombardi, but I will concede that without him as the antagonist, this book would have gone nowhere, fast! Because of his criminal activities, my guys got to meet and have incredible, rough, hot sex. Yes! It’s always about the. . . Oh, my God! My panties are drippin’ kinda sex. Therefore, here’s a big fat THANK YOU to Gene Lombardi… the good for nothing lunatic.

The setting of this story mainly takes place at a club in Seattle. I was intrigued by the way the club was run and how it all worked from the bouncers, to Gene and then the slowly unraveling truth of the couriers. I have no clue how true or believable those situations are. Either way, the collaboration of these authors drew me in to the point I was able to relate and believe the situations were undoubtedly true. What I loved most was the use of an ethnic character as well as interracial coupling. I will be so bold as to state that I hardly come across that in my novels and when I do, it’s a treasure and a treat. I don’t know why it doesn’t happen more often in books. My theory is that it comes down to fear and these two amazing authors didn’t hold back. Although I did cringe at times when I came across racist remarks that made me uncomfortable, I will acknowledge that when it appeared in the character’s dialogue it did indeed fit with the conversation/situation that was taking place at the time.

Mahir decided to take the undercover assignment in parts because he was angry that three of his brothers in blue were killed in the line of duty while covering that same assignment. He truly wanted to prove himself, feeling he was looked down upon by his brothers in law enforcement due to his ethnicity as well as his religious beliefs. During the process of his investigation family problems arose and Mahir became stressed using his sexual encounters with Ridley as his personal stress reliever.

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Ridley was portrayed as a badass lunatic, who would pull the trigger without a moment’s hesitation. His main goal is protecting the girls, club and when his boss called for it, putting men to ground. Ridley’s job consisted of putting potential new hires to the test but more importantly, keeping undercover cops out.

Mahir didn’t move. “I’m not a cop.”
“So you say.” Ridley inclined his head, drawing them just a little closer. “The last three undercovers left this place in body bags.”

Yeah, the verdict’s out, Ridley’s dangerous!

The ending of this story left me feeling satisfied. The epilogue was sweet with a little humor. I would recommend this read to anyone who loves mystery/suspense, and toe-curling sex in their books.
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Apr 27, 2014 Thomaidha Papa rated it liked it

Shelves: cops, contemporary, action, hot, suspense, crime, m-m, detectives, rough-man-sex, undercover-agents

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These two authors certainly have a great thing going between them. Their ability to create intense stories with unique characters is amazing, and they make you swoon with their heart-stopping action/erotic scenes.

In this book, I was enthralled with Mahir, a Muslim Syrian, born in America. This character was definitely one that made you stop and take a good look at how he was depicted, how his religion and roots affected his life, his emotions, and ...more

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May 09, 2014 G.B. Gordon added it · review of another edition

Hot damn. This was right up my alley. Lots of action and even more steam with a healthy dose of social relevance that never preaches and never takes away any of the suspense or fun.
You might have guessed it: We need more diverse books.
I’m really looking forward to the sequel.

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Feb 19, 2014 Tinka023 rated it really liked it

I quite liked the book. it was an exciting and engaging story. Not a lot of faults with it. While I didn't absolutely love it, I did very much enjoy it. I found it was very entertaining and had some lovely romantic and hot moments. I will most likely read again at some point. ...more

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