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Suspense #4
Relentless
Former Delta Force operator Rhys Sinclair defied the odds by recovering from a traumatic brain injury that should have killed him. Given the chance to repay the beautiful doctor who saved his life by guarding hers, he can't say no--even if it means facing an unknown threat from the cunning terrorist his CIA-sanctioned team had been hunting in Afghanistan. The catch is, she can't know about it without blowing their cover. Trauma surgeon Neveah Adams is finally putting her life back together after her horrific experience in Afghanistan. Giving the keynote speech at a medical conference in Vancouver is her starting point. With Rhys there to watch over her she feels safe for the first time in months, and her biggest problem is trying to hide her intense feelings for him. But Rhys knows something Neveah doesn't. The terrorist who targeted her in Kabul is coming after her again, and he's relentless enough to ensure all his past mistakes are erased with one final strike. Now that the nightmare from her past has resurfaced, Neveah has no choice but to put her trust in the one man who has the ability to break her heart, never knowing an assassin is closer than they realize.
348 pages, Paperback
First published June 11, 2010
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Kaylea Cross
99 books1,801 followersNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylea Cross writes edge-of-your-seat military romantic suspense. Her work has won many awards and has been nominated for both the Daphne du Maurier and the National Readers’ Choice Awards. A Registered Massage Therapist by trade, Kaylea is also an avid gardener, artist, Civil War buff, Special Ops aficionado, belly dance enthusiast and former nationally-carded softball pitcher. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband and family.
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December 10, 2015
ETA: downgraded to four stars. September 20, 2015.
Rhys is a spectacular anatomical specimen. Yum!
Luke's son, Rayne, is getting married in Vancouver. Therefore he needs a prime security detail to protect the people at the wedding and at the same time he is determined to look out for Nev as well. There is a medical conference in Vancouver the same weekend, and she will attend it to give a keynote speech. In fact, Nev wants to attend the conference to honor the memory of those good men who died in Afghanistan and of those who saved her.
Neveah recently returned from Afghanistan where she worked with three other doctors as a member of Doctors Without Borders. Only Nev and another one came back alive though. Rhys and his team rescued her in time before Assoud, one of Tehrazzi's minions, could execute her too. Nev is suffering from PTSD, and she still has nightmares about what Assoud did to her friends.
Tehrazzi got his hands on a laptop during the mission when Rhys It had intelligence and e-mails on it. That's the reason why he knew about the wedding and Nev's conference in Vancouver. Hence, after surviving her captivity in Afghanistan, Neveah is in danger again. To get rid of her once and for all, a sleeper cell in Vancouver has been activated on direct order from Tehrazzi. On top of that, Luke's presence at his son's wedding puts everyone at risk too.
So true. I smiled, loved and cried.
Since meeting Nev for the first time in Paris six months ago, Rhys felt attracted to her and even more so after the Afghanistan "incidents". After rescuing Nev in the Afghan mountains (book 3 No Turning Back). Rhys and providing protection was the least he could do. With that said, Rhys and Nev's attraction is mutual because feels a deep personal attachment to him.
Yeah, Rhys, it's about time to captureit Nev.
I just realized that I might need to do a re-read of No Turning Back as well. One word: Ben. Loved the banter between Ben and Rhys.
Neveah. She is one of my all-time favorite heroines. I'm a reader who constantly finds something to criticize about a heroine but…not Nev. She is a picture of strength, courage, and bravery. She cracked Rhys's so-called "hard" shell. I adore this woman!
Most people think that Rhys is kinda callous and remote but he is so much more. He felt empty and cold for quite some time now and Neveah was the heat he needed to melt the core of ice inside him. Oh, and did she ever melt it! Rhys is highly intellectual, well-educated and a total gentleman. In fact, the combination of brains, confidence and looks made him to die for. This guy is an incredible sweetheart and I'm happy for him that he found his true half in Nev--they made a very memorable couple, that's for sure.
The smexy times are very well written, passionate and…HOT! Sex against a wall…sex in the shower and in bed. Believe me, I'm not complaining at all, I loved it!
One of the best aspects of Relentless are the final 15 % of the story. It was freakin' A-mazing with a capital A! That's RS at its very best coz the action is incredibly thrilling, very dramatic and well executed. What was happening there kept me at the edge of my seat and I had a knot in my throat. Oh, and I have to admit that I was close to bawling my eyes out too.
Relentless provides one of the best--probably the best--male meltdown that I've read to date.
Rhys totally lost it and Ben was right there to comfort his twin brother, but at the same time Ben would not be Ben if he wouldn't make fun out of this interlude. Yeah, that's one of the reasons why we love the affectionate little shit.
Overall Kaylea Cross has written a fabulous and utterly engaging story that provides strong, relentless and very likable MCs. Rhys finally feeling and living his love for Neveah is absolutely powerful as well as emotional. As a matter of fact, I think that Relentless is the best book in this series, and while Rhys gave Luke a run for his money, he will always be my favorite hero in Kaylea's suspense series. As I see it, Luke totally made Absolution and in a way he also made this whole series. Irrevocably. Read it. Chances are that you might end up loving it too.
Rhys and Neveah will have a special place in my heart. Forever.
Rhys is a spectacular anatomical specimen. Yum!
Luke's son, Rayne, is getting married in Vancouver. Therefore he needs a prime security detail to protect the people at the wedding and at the same time he is determined to look out for Nev as well. There is a medical conference in Vancouver the same weekend, and she will attend it to give a keynote speech. In fact, Nev wants to attend the conference to honor the memory of those good men who died in Afghanistan and of those who saved her.
"You are the most amazing man I've ever met in my life."
Neveah recently returned from Afghanistan where she worked with three other doctors as a member of Doctors Without Borders. Only Nev and another one came back alive though. Rhys and his team rescued her in time before Assoud, one of Tehrazzi's minions, could execute her too. Nev is suffering from PTSD, and she still has nightmares about what Assoud did to her friends.
Tehrazzi got his hands on a laptop during the mission when Rhys It had intelligence and e-mails on it. That's the reason why he knew about the wedding and Nev's conference in Vancouver. Hence, after surviving her captivity in Afghanistan, Neveah is in danger again. To get rid of her once and for all, a sleeper cell in Vancouver has been activated on direct order from Tehrazzi. On top of that, Luke's presence at his son's wedding puts everyone at risk too.
So true. I smiled, loved and cried.
Since meeting Nev for the first time in Paris six months ago, Rhys felt attracted to her and even more so after the Afghanistan "incidents". After rescuing Nev in the Afghan mountains (book 3 No Turning Back). Rhys and providing protection was the least he could do. With that said, Rhys and Nev's attraction is mutual because feels a deep personal attachment to him.
Yeah, Rhys, it's about time to capture
"If your heart did stop, I bet I could
In response, he lowered his head until his mouth brushed her ear, sending shivers across her skin. "I bet you could too. But if it's I'm inside you."
She stared at the half infinity symbol and upraised dagger, the mirror image to what Ben had on his left shoulder. One half of a whole. The eternal bond they shared as twins.
I just realized that I might need to do a re-read of No Turning Back as well. One word: Ben. Loved the banter between Ben and Rhys.
"Wonder how a surgeon plays doctor," he mused. "Could be hot."
"He's the best shot I've seen and he's a walking encyclopedia, I'll give him that, but he never lets himself have any fun."
"You have enough fun for both of us."
"Yeah, because you're socially retarded."
Neveah. She is one of my all-time favorite heroines. I'm a reader who constantly finds something to criticize about a heroine but…not Nev. She is a picture of strength, courage, and bravery. She cracked Rhys's so-called "hard" shell. I adore this woman!
His hand went to the back of her neck and wrapped around it. Nev closed her eyes to absorb the feel of it. Strong. Comforting. Protective. Just like the man before her. "I want to make you happy, Nev."
Most people think that Rhys is kinda callous and remote but he is so much more. He felt empty and cold for quite some time now and Neveah was the heat he needed to melt the core of ice inside him. Oh, and did she ever melt it! Rhys is highly intellectual, well-educated and a total gentleman. In fact, the combination of brains, confidence and looks made him to die for. This guy is an incredible sweetheart and I'm happy for him that he found his true half in Nev--they made a very memorable couple, that's for sure.
The smexy times are very well written, passionate and…HOT! Sex against a wall…sex in the shower and in bed. Believe me, I'm not complaining at all, I loved it!
One of the best aspects of Relentless are the final 15 % of the story. It was freakin' A-mazing with a capital A! That's RS at its very best coz the action is incredibly thrilling, very dramatic and well executed. What was happening there kept me at the edge of my seat and I had a knot in my throat. Oh, and I have to admit that I was close to bawling my eyes out too.
Relentless provides one of the best--probably the best--male meltdown that I've read to date.
The guilt continued to pile up on Rhys like an avalanche. Smothering him. He covered his head with his arms to save himself. To hide. A sob worked its way up from his chest where it felt like someone was crushing his heart in a vise. He thought he might split apart from the pain.
Ben's hand slid to Rhys's shoulder and tugged. "C'mere."
Rhys totally lost it and Ben was right there to comfort his twin brother, but at the same time Ben would not be Ben if he wouldn't make fun out of this interlude. Yeah, that's one of the reasons why we love the affectionate little shit.
Shit, he'd never live this down. Not if he lived to be a hundred.
"Better?"
Rhys nodded, bracing for the inevitable ribbing he knew was coming.
Ben didn't disappoint. "See?" You lost it and lived to tell about it." His voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper. "You even survived a man hug." He rounded his eyes in feigned astonishment.
Wiping at his puffy eyes with his fingers, a watery laugh escaped him. "You always were an affectionate little shit."
Ben clapped him on the back. "Yeah. Don't feel bad, though--we can't all have the gift.(…)"
Overall Kaylea Cross has written a fabulous and utterly engaging story that provides strong, relentless and very likable MCs. Rhys finally feeling and living his love for Neveah is absolutely powerful as well as emotional. As a matter of fact, I think that Relentless is the best book in this series, and while Rhys gave Luke a run for his money, he will always be my favorite hero in Kaylea's suspense series. As I see it, Luke totally made Absolution and in a way he also made this whole series. Irrevocably. Read it. Chances are that you might end up loving it too.
Rhys and Neveah will have a special place in my heart. Forever.
"We all have light and dark in us, Rhys. All of us." She knew he was afraid of losing control of that part of himself. "You saw that in me when you came in for the extraction. (…) "What's important is how strong the light is."
"You're my light, Nev."
February 25, 2015
I really enjoyed my first peek into this series by Kaylea Cross.. I'll definitely be going back and reading the other books in this series soon.
July 1, 2013
So far, my favorite book of the series. Neveah and Rhys were perfect together. No one writes military romantic suspense better than Kaylea Cross.
February 18, 2013
So far my favorite and in my opinion the hottest book of the series.
For this story we are back in Vancouver, for the marriage of Rayne and Christa as well as a medical conference where Neveah is one of the guests.
The suspense part of the book is great, well written and without any hole in the plot. Neveah is really an awesome heroine and with Rhys they make a beautiful and hot couple, but what I loved the most in this book is Rhys. *Le sigh*
Rhys, (very) tall dark and dangerous. Rhys, the highly educated and intellectual man. Rhys, the gentleman. Rhys, the dominant male. Rhys, falling in love. Rhys unraveling. Rhys with Neveah. Rhys with Ben...
I can't wait to read Luke and Emily story! :))
January 22, 2012
Powerfully moving, emotionally charged, and downright entertaining. Rhys and Neveah's book is one of the best romantic suspense novels I've read in awhile. In my opinion, each installment in this series gets just a little bit better than the last. It's fun to catch up with the rest of the gang as well. It's a bit sad to find myself facing Luke and Emily's story knowing it will end this superb reading experience. Highly recommend.
March 27, 2017
As I always said, KC's women are simply the best. Nevah, the cousin of the heroine of the previous book, had a horrible experience with terrorists. Working with an humanitarian organisation, she has been abducted, she witnessed the death of her collegues and in the end she risked her own life. But when she has to help Krys, the soldier who saved her, she's ready to get back in action. What she had to endure in this story! I loved her.
March 6, 2012
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RECOMMENDED READ
Relentless is an action packed, emotional roller coaster, complete with hotter than hades lovin', a determined fiesty heroine, a strong sexy hero and a close knit secondary cast.
Rhys Sinclair is the epitome of strong, silent type. His legendary iron clad control is unshakable, until he meets sweet, smart, sexy, feisty Neveah, the he proves true the old saying "The bigger they are, the harder they fall.". Neveah has survived the unimaginable at the hands of terrorists, she also was instrumental in saving Rhys' life when he was injured while rescuing her.
Rhys is sent to protect Neveah from a possible terrorist attack. When they are thrown together, they cannot fight their attraction. Rhys has always been the strong twin, never showing emotion or affection, always cleaning up his brother Ben's messes. Neveah has amazing strength and determination to not only move on from her horrible ordeal, but also show Rhys that their love is worth pursuing. Watching Rhys allow himself to "feel" and blossom under the love and affection Neveah showered on him is one of the most beautiful things I have had the pleasure of reading. He is sweet, sexy, dominant and loyal, all the things that make
Ms. Cross, does not pull any punches with her heroines, if they are in a dangerous situation, she does not "save" them right before they get hurt. Neveah ends up in a tight situation once again and Rhys blames himself. Rhys is heartbroken and about to loose control, this situation ends in an emotionally sweet scene between Rhys and Ben, with even a touch of humor.
Ms. Cross is so well adept at conveying emotions in her stories that she had me crying over a pair of chopsticks!
Relentless is my favorite of the series so far. I am anxious to start Absolution, throughout the series, we witness the heartbreak both Luke and Emily live with because of their divorce over twenty years ago. Absolution is their story and I am excited to read how Ms. Cross delivers a story with an older H/h.
RECOMMENDED READ
Relentless is an action packed, emotional roller coaster, complete with hotter than hades lovin', a determined fiesty heroine, a strong sexy hero and a close knit secondary cast.
Rhys Sinclair is the epitome of strong, silent type. His legendary iron clad control is unshakable, until he meets sweet, smart, sexy, feisty Neveah, the he proves true the old saying "The bigger they are, the harder they fall.". Neveah has survived the unimaginable at the hands of terrorists, she also was instrumental in saving Rhys' life when he was injured while rescuing her.
Rhys is sent to protect Neveah from a possible terrorist attack. When they are thrown together, they cannot fight their attraction. Rhys has always been the strong twin, never showing emotion or affection, always cleaning up his brother Ben's messes. Neveah has amazing strength and determination to not only move on from her horrible ordeal, but also show Rhys that their love is worth pursuing. Watching Rhys allow himself to "feel" and blossom under the love and affection Neveah showered on him is one of the most beautiful things I have had the pleasure of reading. He is sweet, sexy, dominant and loyal, all the things that make
Ms. Cross, does not pull any punches with her heroines, if they are in a dangerous situation, she does not "save" them right before they get hurt. Neveah ends up in a tight situation once again and Rhys blames himself. Rhys is heartbroken and about to loose control, this situation ends in an emotionally sweet scene between Rhys and Ben, with even a touch of humor.
Ms. Cross is so well adept at conveying emotions in her stories that she had me crying over a pair of chopsticks!
Relentless is my favorite of the series so far. I am anxious to start Absolution, throughout the series, we witness the heartbreak both Luke and Emily live with because of their divorce over twenty years ago. Absolution is their story and I am excited to read how Ms. Cross delivers a story with an older H/h.
March 21, 2012
OMG!...I love Rhys!..definitely my favorite hero in this series so far. He's the tough, and oh so yummy, former Delta Force operative who never cracks under pressure...keeps his game face on not matter the circumstance, which is what his fellow soldiers admired about him but it also made it seem to others that he had no emotions. Enter Nev...the female doctor who Rhys was sent in to rescue from Iraqi terrorists in No Turning Back, and the first women to finally break through that armor of steel he's surrounded his heart with. ~sigh~
In this book, some time has passed since her rescue and Rhys is now fully recovered, for the most part, from the awful injuries he acquired in the last book. Nev is set to speak at a medical conference in Canada and the whole team is back again to watch over her because the terrorist who took her is still after her, not happy because she got away. He's also on the hunt to pay back anyone who was involved with her rescue and has anything to do with Luke, the man who trained him years ago and is now enemy number one! We got to see a little bit of Rayne and Christa (from the first book) again, for their wedding..YAY!...which is another reason the entire team was assembled...Rayne is Luke's son so there was a very possible chance his wedding was going to be used to take out Luke and his family.
Relentless was equally as exciting as the rest have been..of course the action and suspense was very good and there were some really great emotional moments, especially between Rhys and his twin brother Ben. The bathroom scene?..sooo heartbreaking. :( Having said all that though, ultimately it's the romance that is going to make or break a book for me..no amount of action and suspense (even though i love it!) is going to save a book if the romance falls flat..and that is something that did NOT happen here. I LOVED the chemistry between Rhys and Nev..for someone who was not used to showing emotion Rhys was soooo sweet with her and their romance was so explosively hot..definitely had me squirming in my seat while reading their steamy scenes! ;)
Now moving onto the next and final book in this series..sort of bittersweet and at the same time soooo exciting because it's Luke's book...the leader of the pack who we've been reading about throughout all the books! Woohoo! I CAN.NOT WAIT!
Favorite line from this book..
"We all have light and dark in us, Rhys. All of us. What's important is how strong the light is."
"You're my light, Nev."
In this book, some time has passed since her rescue and Rhys is now fully recovered, for the most part, from the awful injuries he acquired in the last book. Nev is set to speak at a medical conference in Canada and the whole team is back again to watch over her because the terrorist who took her is still after her, not happy because she got away. He's also on the hunt to pay back anyone who was involved with her rescue and has anything to do with Luke, the man who trained him years ago and is now enemy number one! We got to see a little bit of Rayne and Christa (from the first book) again, for their wedding..YAY!...which is another reason the entire team was assembled...Rayne is Luke's son so there was a very possible chance his wedding was going to be used to take out Luke and his family.
Relentless was equally as exciting as the rest have been..of course the action and suspense was very good and there were some really great emotional moments, especially between Rhys and his twin brother Ben. The bathroom scene?..sooo heartbreaking. :( Having said all that though, ultimately it's the romance that is going to make or break a book for me..no amount of action and suspense (even though i love it!) is going to save a book if the romance falls flat..and that is something that did NOT happen here. I LOVED the chemistry between Rhys and Nev..for someone who was not used to showing emotion Rhys was soooo sweet with her and their romance was so explosively hot..definitely had me squirming in my seat while reading their steamy scenes! ;)
Now moving onto the next and final book in this series..sort of bittersweet and at the same time soooo exciting because it's Luke's book...the leader of the pack who we've been reading about throughout all the books! Woohoo! I CAN.NOT WAIT!
Favorite line from this book..
"We all have light and dark in us, Rhys. All of us. What's important is how strong the light is."
"You're my light, Nev."
December 27, 2011
Five great big stars! Five + stars! I'd add a bonus star if I could!
This book was so amazingly good! I loved both Rhys and Neveah, but especially Rhys! He is my absolutely favorite type of hero, the wounded tough guy. All tough and hard on the outside, but all soft and gooey on the inside, if only you can break through that shell. Oh my, did Nev ever break through that shell! The level of tension was really good too, almost too much and never giving you a break - it was a great ride! We got an update on all the couples from the previous book and a little hint at the next one. I love that! I can't wait to read the next one, but this one will be hard to top! Definitely my favorite of the series to date!
If you haven't read these books yet, what are you waiting for?!
This book was so amazingly good! I loved both Rhys and Neveah, but especially Rhys! He is my absolutely favorite type of hero, the wounded tough guy. All tough and hard on the outside, but all soft and gooey on the inside, if only you can break through that shell. Oh my, did Nev ever break through that shell! The level of tension was really good too, almost too much and never giving you a break - it was a great ride! We got an update on all the couples from the previous book and a little hint at the next one. I love that! I can't wait to read the next one, but this one will be hard to top! Definitely my favorite of the series to date!
If you haven't read these books yet, what are you waiting for?!
May 31, 2012
5 stars.
I really wish I could commit and write awesome reviews for Relentless and Absolution (Suspense Series, #5), but I've just got no time!
I absolutely adore Kaylea Cross's suspense voice and clean writing style. It's always polished and not excessively technical but with fascinating storytelling and awesome characters. I loved Rhys and Neveah. Not as much as Bryn and Dec and Cover of Darkness - which is my absolute fave of this series - but Relentless is still a winner.
I really wish I could commit and write awesome reviews for Relentless and Absolution (Suspense Series, #5), but I've just got no time!
I absolutely adore Kaylea Cross's suspense voice and clean writing style. It's always polished and not excessively technical but with fascinating storytelling and awesome characters. I loved Rhys and Neveah. Not as much as Bryn and Dec and Cover of Darkness - which is my absolute fave of this series - but Relentless is still a winner.
February 6, 2013
Oh wow, this series just keeps getting better and better. I LOVED this story, it was SO GOOD! I must say that this is the first in the series where I actually LOVED the romance element. The suspense is a given, Kaylea Cross is awesome at writing suspense and the story wasn’t lacking in the least in that department. But Rhys and Nevea are the first couple that I actually rooted for! They were such a great couple (the best so far) – strong, resilient and together they were SCORCHING HOT! I also liked Rhys’ twin brother Ben more in this story than in his own (No Turning Back).
Relentless is an outstanding story with a great mix of romance, action, romance and steam. This is definitely going down as one of my favorites!
Relentless is an outstanding story with a great mix of romance, action, romance and steam. This is definitely going down as one of my favorites!
May 31, 2012
OHHHH...... This series just keep getting better and better!!
Rys and Neveah are GREAT together!
Rys breakdown at the end of the book was heartbreaking. I was glad He finally allowed himself to 'feel', and let go of all the bottled up emotions He's kept in constant control of since a young child. I was also glad that Ben (his twin) was there to witness it, and 'rub' him about it.
Neveah is ONE amazing character! Her strength, character, love and bluntness was exactly what Rys needed to heal and trust in.
Great read! I'm NOW continuing with the final book in the series Absolution .
Rys and Neveah are GREAT together!
Rys breakdown at the end of the book was heartbreaking. I was glad He finally allowed himself to 'feel', and let go of all the bottled up emotions He's kept in constant control of since a young child. I was also glad that Ben (his twin) was there to witness it, and 'rub' him about it.
Neveah is ONE amazing character! Her strength, character, love and bluntness was exactly what Rys needed to heal and trust in.
Great read! I'm NOW continuing with the final book in the series Absolution .
July 14, 2021
3,5 stars
I was intrigued by Rhys and Neveah and wanted to read their story as soon as I turned the last page of book 3 in this series.
Rhys is Ben's twin brother but they couldn't be any different in their personnality. While Ben is outgoing and easy and a big teddy bear, Rhys is the strong silent type. Almost never a smile, he is kind of a loner and never shows any emotions.... except where Neveah is concerned.
Neveah is Ben's girlfriend Sam's cousin. They grew up together and are as close as sisters. In book 3 Neveah was abducted and rescued by Rhys but had suffered severe trauma during her captivity. She ended up saving Rhys as well when a mine went off under his truck and he needing urgent care. As a trauma surgeon, Neveah saved him.
Now Rhys is back to normal, a few months after his accident, and Luke asks him to come to his son's wedding to add to the security as Terazzhi is still on their trace. He is about to refuse but then Luke mentions that Neveah will also be there and Rhys cannot say no to that.
Neveah is one strong heroin. As a trauma surgeon, a woman, and after surviving what she went through while working for doctors without borders and during her captivity, she feels that she has to show a strong front to all around her, but internally she suffers from PTSD and still has not recovered from what she experienced. Only Rhys' presence soothes her, because she feels safe with him.
Neveah thinks she is out of danger now that she is back in the US but danger is still lurking in the shadows and she is actually still a target in Terazzhi's plan. But Rhys is determined to protect her at all costs.
I really enjoyed this book, even though I did not connect with Rhys and Neveah as I did the others. I still had a good time while reading this story, and I liked discovering Rhys under a new angle and learning more about him and seeing him drop his shield around Neveah.
I was intrigued by Rhys and Neveah and wanted to read their story as soon as I turned the last page of book 3 in this series.
Rhys is Ben's twin brother but they couldn't be any different in their personnality. While Ben is outgoing and easy and a big teddy bear, Rhys is the strong silent type. Almost never a smile, he is kind of a loner and never shows any emotions.... except where Neveah is concerned.
Neveah is Ben's girlfriend Sam's cousin. They grew up together and are as close as sisters. In book 3 Neveah was abducted and rescued by Rhys but had suffered severe trauma during her captivity. She ended up saving Rhys as well when a mine went off under his truck and he needing urgent care. As a trauma surgeon, Neveah saved him.
Now Rhys is back to normal, a few months after his accident, and Luke asks him to come to his son's wedding to add to the security as Terazzhi is still on their trace. He is about to refuse but then Luke mentions that Neveah will also be there and Rhys cannot say no to that.
Neveah is one strong heroin. As a trauma surgeon, a woman, and after surviving what she went through while working for doctors without borders and during her captivity, she feels that she has to show a strong front to all around her, but internally she suffers from PTSD and still has not recovered from what she experienced. Only Rhys' presence soothes her, because she feels safe with him.
Neveah thinks she is out of danger now that she is back in the US but danger is still lurking in the shadows and she is actually still a target in Terazzhi's plan. But Rhys is determined to protect her at all costs.
I really enjoyed this book, even though I did not connect with Rhys and Neveah as I did the others. I still had a good time while reading this story, and I liked discovering Rhys under a new angle and learning more about him and seeing him drop his shield around Neveah.
December 5, 2017
This is another suspense filled instalment of the series. Rhys and Luke are my definite favourites of this hot bunch. This book is about Rhys, the strong, silent, brooding twin and Nev, the beautiful, strong, intelligent surgeon. The overall story thread runs through all of the books in this series, so it is best to read in sequence from the first book. Nev and Rhys save each other, it's beautiful to see their relationship unfold. There is some fairly grisly visual descriptions of intense situations is this book, which just had me riveted even more. Thoroughly enjoyed this, it's definitely worth a read.
June 22, 2011
Guh, what an amazing book! This is my favorite, favorite, favorite of the series so far!! This book is a little different than its predecessors. There is no non-stop action here, but the intensity of the emotion will blow you away. You absolutely MUST read Cover of Darkness and No Turning Back before attempting this one....no exceptions!
Rhys and Nev have both been through so much in the previous books, by the time we get to this one, the reader is dying for a break. Kaylea Cross gives us a bit of a respite in that the first 3/4 of the book are pretty much focused on characterization and the growth of the romance between our hero and heroine. Rhys is so tightly controlled, but we get little glimpses of cracks in his armor throughout. At the end, he has a breakdown that nearly had me sobbing....the only thing that made me feel better was knowing how badly he needed it. Neveah is a strong heroine, working through PTSD issues from her time in captivity with terrorists. I love that their love essentially heals them....they NEED each other so desperately, and it's tangible to the reader.
The brotherly bond between Rhys and his twin, Ben, was excellent to see. They had these matching tattoos that were a kind of link connecting them when they were apart.
Coming to the end of the book, and the big climax, I love that Cross didn't have our hero jumping in to save the day at the last moment.
I feel so drained right now because this book had me in its clutches the entire time. I honestly don't know how romantic suspense can get any better than this.
Rhys and Nev have both been through so much in the previous books, by the time we get to this one, the reader is dying for a break. Kaylea Cross gives us a bit of a respite in that the first 3/4 of the book are pretty much focused on characterization and the growth of the romance between our hero and heroine. Rhys is so tightly controlled, but we get little glimpses of cracks in his armor throughout. At the end, he has a breakdown that nearly had me sobbing....the only thing that made me feel better was knowing how badly he needed it. Neveah is a strong heroine, working through PTSD issues from her time in captivity with terrorists. I love that their love essentially heals them....they NEED each other so desperately, and it's tangible to the reader.
The brotherly bond between Rhys and his twin, Ben, was excellent to see. They had these matching tattoos that were a kind of link connecting them when they were apart.
Coming to the end of the book, and the big climax, I love that Cross didn't have our hero jumping in to save the day at the last moment.
I feel so drained right now because this book had me in its clutches the entire time. I honestly don't know how romantic suspense can get any better than this.
September 19, 2016
This was my first book in this series (yes, I'm totally aware this is the fourth book in the series) and my second book by Kaylea Cross. I have already read Extinguished from Titanium series and enjoyed it but I prefer this one.
Kaylea Cross is definitely good in writing her sex scenes both hot and sensual. I would even say that she writes one of the best sex scenes of many authors I read. They are full of passions and emotions without being sappy. Rhys actually cries during on of them and it doesn't look silly or pathetic at all.
I really enjoyed the characters, they are strong and interesting. I generally like tortured heroes if they are not overdone and the alpha man who are not overbearing. Rhys is for sure a good and appealing one. With Nev they make a lovely couple. She is independent and she knows what she want. I also liked the softer, more emotional part of Rhys.
There are lots of secondary characters. I haven't read any other books in this series, so I wasn't sure who is paired with whom and who is marring who. But I get over it. Ben is a total sweetheart, I will read his story too for sure. And Luke, well, him and Emily, it will definitely be interesting.
I'm rating it for 3.5 star, nearly 4.
Kaylea Cross is definitely good in writing her sex scenes both hot and sensual. I would even say that she writes one of the best sex scenes of many authors I read. They are full of passions and emotions without being sappy. Rhys actually cries during on of them and it doesn't look silly or pathetic at all.
I really enjoyed the characters, they are strong and interesting. I generally like tortured heroes if they are not overdone and the alpha man who are not overbearing. Rhys is for sure a good and appealing one. With Nev they make a lovely couple. She is independent and she knows what she want. I also liked the softer, more emotional part of Rhys.
There are lots of secondary characters. I haven't read any other books in this series, so I wasn't sure who is paired with whom and who is marring who. But I get over it. Ben is a total sweetheart, I will read his story too for sure. And Luke, well, him and Emily, it will definitely be interesting.
I'm rating it for 3.5 star, nearly 4.
February 1, 2017
This shit is my go-to guilty pleasure romance snogfest. I love this couple and will suspend my disbelief at the at least five points of ridiculousness that would ruin this book for me if I didn't love Rhys so much.
There is a thing involving a laptop that is SO DUMB but then I was like lemme get a look at this tall drink of water over here while he protects me from all these murderers.
Sorry did I write "me" there? My bad yo. I meant Neveah. Right. Yeah.
(tbh I loved her too and I ain't even mad about her dumb name)
I have been re-reading this book when I have a bad day for like...three years now. It is solid romance escapism.
There is a thing involving a laptop that is SO DUMB but then I was like lemme get a look at this tall drink of water over here while he protects me from all these murderers.
Sorry did I write "me" there? My bad yo. I meant Neveah. Right. Yeah.
(tbh I loved her too and I ain't even mad about her dumb name)
I have been re-reading this book when I have a bad day for like...three years now. It is solid romance escapism.
December 23, 2012
Get ready for it.... HOLEEEE crap. I LOVE Rhys. I thought I loved Dec and Ben. I was mistaken I LOVE Rhys. Nev is a lucky woman! I cruised through this one and now I find myself starting the last book of the series and I'm sad. The sexytimes in this one were INCREDIBLE.
January 5, 2013
Loved the unravelling of the Alpha Male.
November 27, 2020
If you thought being on home soil and attending a wedding meant the team was safe, think again.
This book was just as action packed as the others and I couldn't look away.
I was on the edge of my seat from cover to cover and heart was in throat for most of it.
I cannot look put this series down so diving straight into the next book to see what happens when they head back to the sand pit.
This book was just as action packed as the others and I couldn't look away.
I was on the edge of my seat from cover to cover and heart was in throat for most of it.
I cannot look put this series down so diving straight into the next book to see what happens when they head back to the sand pit.
October 19, 2015
Relentless brings up back to Vancouver where the story started for the wedding of Rayne, Luke's son.
Since Luke needs to make sure Tehrazzi will not interfere with the wedding he bring into the security detail Dec, Ban and Rhys.
Rhys was not fully recovered after his close encounter to death in Afghanistan but when he heard Nev was in Vancouver and in need of protection he signed up for Luke's team.
Nev is attending a medical conference in memory of the doctors who dyed in Afghanistan. She needed to tell their story.
Rhys's and Nev story is my favorite so far. I loved the attraction between Nev and Rhys and the fact that their feelings evolved in time.
Nev is one of the strongest female characters that Kaylea Cross wrote, in my opinion.
Rhys had it all: confidence, looks, intelligence but above all was a true romantic even though he always thought that he is incapable of any feelings.
The love scenes were excellent, on the steamy side compared to the other books.
It's like Kayle Cross put all her best writing in these two characters.
I love the way the plot shifted in Luke's direction. I am looking forward to finally reading his and Em's story as well as Tehrazzi's confrontation.
Since Luke needs to make sure Tehrazzi will not interfere with the wedding he bring into the security detail Dec, Ban and Rhys.
Rhys was not fully recovered after his close encounter to death in Afghanistan but when he heard Nev was in Vancouver and in need of protection he signed up for Luke's team.
Nev is attending a medical conference in memory of the doctors who dyed in Afghanistan. She needed to tell their story.
Rhys's and Nev story is my favorite so far. I loved the attraction between Nev and Rhys and the fact that their feelings evolved in time.
Nev is one of the strongest female characters that Kaylea Cross wrote, in my opinion.
Rhys had it all: confidence, looks, intelligence but above all was a true romantic even though he always thought that he is incapable of any feelings.
The love scenes were excellent, on the steamy side compared to the other books.
It's like Kayle Cross put all her best writing in these two characters.
I love the way the plot shifted in Luke's direction. I am looking forward to finally reading his and Em's story as well as Tehrazzi's confrontation.
June 30, 2011
4.5/5
review after I finish Absolution.
review after I finish Absolution.
September 28, 2011
5 stars. The best so far. Alpha Rhys's finally feeling the love is memorable. Exciting action, wonderful romance, strong characters. See my review of Out of Her League on the entire series.
April 17, 2020
What can I say about her book that haven't already been said? She knows how to write romantic suspense novels that's for sure! This is Neveah and Rhys's story. Of course I love where the man is big and protective and falls for a woman who he thinks needs his help. But better yet is that all of the women in her novels are independent, smart and capable.
Nev is a surgeon whose life was saved by Rhys when she was kidnapped but she saved his life when he was hit by a explosive mine. When she became determined to give a speech at a medical conference - in the same city in the same weekend as the wedding of the couple featured in the first book in this series - Rhys was bound and determined to go to add security to the wedding and protect Nev during her speech. He was especially determined once he found out that a terrorist's sleeper cell was activated to take out Nev and the terrorist's main enemy, Luke. To say that thing's didn't go off without a hitch is a gross understatement.
I won't give away spoilers but I will say that Nev can sure hold her own when faced with an attacker. Yes, the impulse to run away is strong but when she had to be her own warrior, she became that and more. I also loved that Rhys, a man that is uncomfortable with showing emotion, found that he had no problem showing it to Nev once he realized that she'd wormed her way into his heart. This was a great read.
I can't believe that there's only one book left in this series (then I think I'd have read everything she's written). From Kaylea Cross's own words, Luke is one - if not her most - favorite hero she's ever written. I can't wait to dive into Luke and Emily's story.
Nev is a surgeon whose life was saved by Rhys when she was kidnapped but she saved his life when he was hit by a explosive mine. When she became determined to give a speech at a medical conference - in the same city in the same weekend as the wedding of the couple featured in the first book in this series - Rhys was bound and determined to go to add security to the wedding and protect Nev during her speech. He was especially determined once he found out that a terrorist's sleeper cell was activated to take out Nev and the terrorist's main enemy, Luke. To say that thing's didn't go off without a hitch is a gross understatement.
I won't give away spoilers but I will say that Nev can sure hold her own when faced with an attacker. Yes, the impulse to run away is strong but when she had to be her own warrior, she became that and more. I also loved that Rhys, a man that is uncomfortable with showing emotion, found that he had no problem showing it to Nev once he realized that she'd wormed her way into his heart. This was a great read.
I can't believe that there's only one book left in this series (then I think I'd have read everything she's written). From Kaylea Cross's own words, Luke is one - if not her most - favorite hero she's ever written. I can't wait to dive into Luke and Emily's story.
July 16, 2019
Rhys'and Nev's story had me with a lump in my throat throughout the entire thing. Not only because of the two of them, but also for Luke, Emily, and Ben. this author has grabbed my attention with several of her series she's a new to me author and I think I've read over 20 books in the past month. In this story, we learn more about the what the twins had to deal with and their childhood, which was heartbreaking. We also are witnessing and understanding PTSD. All of the other reviews have given the synopsis of what the story is, therefore I won't do that. I will tell you that this story is one of the best in the series. These characters have a way of taking hold of your heart.
April 7, 2021
That is quite an epic series you won't be able to put down. Rhys' almost back to his usual self after almost being blown to pices in the Ast mission. Nev's still dealing with her ordeal Rhys and the others around Luke rescued her from. Everything could be fairytales and rainbows if it wasn't for Tehrazzi who's stil out to finish Luke off, while being severely injured. And what better chance than at Rayne's (Luke's sons) wedding... Security is tight but no one realizes, where the danger is coming from and who's actually targeted until it's almost to late. Great story of Rhys and Nev. Lots of strong characters that get to you by being human.
March 28, 2019
That was awesome!!! Finally Rhys gets some sort of happiness! How lovely that it’s with Neveah..... boy, did they both deserve it. I’ve got to say, that elevator scene was something else. Overall, this was action packed with a lot of frustration! I’m on to the final book....Luke’s! Exceptional read.
May 27, 2020
Really great...
You know that book you can't wait to finish but are sad when it's done? Yeah, that was this book for me. I feel as if Nev and Rhys' story was one story I needed to read. So suspenseful, so intense, excellent character development. I probably say this about every Kaylea Cross book, but I think this one is my favorite.
You know that book you can't wait to finish but are sad when it's done? Yeah, that was this book for me. I feel as if Nev and Rhys' story was one story I needed to read. So suspenseful, so intense, excellent character development. I probably say this about every Kaylea Cross book, but I think this one is my favorite.
June 21, 2017
Another absolute stunner for me. Rhys and Nevs story is just superb. The suspense and romance was just as amazing as the others in the series, but Rhys just won me over in this book. Such a lovely and exciting book that I highly recommend
December 2, 2018
4.25 stars
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