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theproficientreader's review against another edition
4.0
So I've been on a romantic suspense spree lately and as much as I love those twists and turns, this book had a little bit too much going on. To be honest, while reading this, I had to pause a few times and think "did the Cindy Gerard really write this?" because those Black Ops, Inc. series was just perfect and this was so... not. Having said that, I did like the romance bit, more than whatever the heck was going on clearly since I skipped some of the suspense part.
whatthefawkes's review against another edition
2.0
I can't even get myself to finish this. The last book was always going to be a hard book to follow up from and this book sunk like the Titanic. There was far too much going on, too much melodrama and I just couldn't bring myself to give a damn. Unlikely I'll ever pick this back up to try and finish.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
5.0
Over the Line
4.5 Stars
This is another series that I had put on hiatus, but am glad I got back into.
There is a good balance between the romance and the suspense elements in the book. Janey Perkins and Jase Wilson are both appealing characters whose interactions are both sweet and spicy. Janey is the antithesis of the spoiled and narcissistic celebrity while Jase epitomizes the veteran who has yet to find his place after returning injured from combat. Their chemistry is sizzling and they complement each other perfectly.
The suspense plot is intriguing with several interlocking threads. It is entertaining to read along as the hints and red-herrings are revealed. Gerrard adds one final twist at the end that makes an otherwise predictable storyline a surprise.
Overall, an excellent read and I will be reading the next one sooner rather than later.
4.5 Stars
This is another series that I had put on hiatus, but am glad I got back into.
There is a good balance between the romance and the suspense elements in the book. Janey Perkins and Jase Wilson are both appealing characters whose interactions are both sweet and spicy. Janey is the antithesis of the spoiled and narcissistic celebrity while Jase epitomizes the veteran who has yet to find his place after returning injured from combat. Their chemistry is sizzling and they complement each other perfectly.
The suspense plot is intriguing with several interlocking threads. It is entertaining to read along as the hints and red-herrings are revealed. Gerrard adds one final twist at the end that makes an otherwise predictable storyline a surprise.
Overall, an excellent read and I will be reading the next one sooner rather than later.
groovygirl858's review against another edition
3.0
Note to anyone considering this title: it is a slow burn. I enjoyed the slow burn, but if you prefer a faster paced romance, this isn't the book for you. Both the hero and heroine are likeable and easy to root for. Parts of the book moved slower than others and I had to speed up the narration to get through them.
ccgwalt's review against another edition
3.0
3.5* I was almost ready to give this 4* but didn't care for the way the suspense plot worked out. Won't give spoilers, but I'm not a fan of this particular "bad guy" scenario. Up until I had it figured out, I was intrigued with the multilayer suspense plot. I enjoyed the romance between the main characters, as well.
I also thought the reason Jase gives Janey towards the end for why they could work was lame. Earlier in the book the reasons stated were different, and more believable, imo.
I also thought the reason Jase gives Janey towards the end for why they could work was lame. Earlier in the book the reasons stated were different, and more believable, imo.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
Since Jase Wilson ended his Army Ranger career, he's drifted from one loser situation to another. When his former team leader, Nolan Garrett offers him a career lifeline with E.D.E.N. Securities, Inc., he decides to take advantage of it and is determined to make it work. His first assignment is a colossal one...providing bodyguard services for mega rock star Sweet Baby Jane (Janey Perkins) who's got a serious stalker.
This story had so many angles as Janey had a wide circle of people around her that didn't necessarily have her best interests at the forefront. I liked that while Jase was attracted to Janey, protecting her and all that entails came first. They had an interesting dynamic that developed pretty naturally. The threats were serious and I liked that there was quite a lot of mystery surrounding the source of it all.
I enjoyed the story though the body count was a bit over the top. The ending, which I thought would be predictable, had a small twist I didn't foresee and liked. Good story and I liked both Jase and Janey.
This story had so many angles as Janey had a wide circle of people around her that didn't necessarily have her best interests at the forefront. I liked that while Jase was attracted to Janey, protecting her and all that entails came first. They had an interesting dynamic that developed pretty naturally. The threats were serious and I liked that there was quite a lot of mystery surrounding the source of it all.
I enjoyed the story though the body count was a bit over the top. The ending, which I thought would be predictable, had a small twist I didn't foresee and liked. Good story and I liked both Jase and Janey.
fresholivebread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The hero, a somewhat lost war veteran takes up a job protecting the heroine, a famous rock star, whose stalker was recently released. Instant attraction abound, but the interaction, friendship and feelings took some time to build. The heroine is independent, and tough with a sweet side. The hero is protective but suffers too much of the "I'm not good enough" syndrome, which really gets on my nerves towards the end, after everything they've been through.
It would've been so much better if he'd come to his senses earlier and they face that final battle as a bona fide couple. The suspense is good but also a bit of an overkill. For a person as nice as the heroine, there's too many people wishing her harm, to the point of being ridiculous. But it's an entertaining read overall, with a decent amount of steam.
It would've been so much better if he'd come to his senses earlier and they face that final battle as a bona fide couple. The suspense is good but also a bit of an overkill. For a person as nice as the heroine, there's too many people wishing her harm, to the point of being ridiculous. But it's an entertaining read overall, with a decent amount of steam.
stephanywrites's review against another edition
4.0
Read this in less than 24 hours! Cindy Gerard never lets me down. :)
thenia's review against another edition
4.0
The story of Ethan and "Sweet Baby Jane", the rocker superstar with a stalker that he's assigned to protect.
Janey is nothing like Ethan expected, and his assignment both easier, since she's the farthest thing from a spoiled diva, and a lot harder, since it soon becomes apparent that her stalker isn't the only one they have to worry about. The attraction between them isn't helping things, especially since Ethan doesn't want to mess his first assignment on the job, but can't seem to be able to resist crossing the line with an all too willing Janey.
The two give each other the understanding and connection they hadn't known they'd needed, and support each other through a series of difficult situations that lead to them falling in love.
That's not all, though, and it soon comes to light that Janey's mom was not killed by a simple hit-and-run accident, but was actually murdered by an assassin for hire, who also killed a number of other women whose names Janey found in her late mother's safety deposit box along with a man's photograph who Janey assumes must have been her father's. Eventually the mystery is solved, when the TV preacher who'd been advocating against Janey as the spawn of Satan, proves to be her father and the father of children of the other women who were killed, and his psycho wife hired the assassin to get rid of them and keep her hypocrite husband's name clean.
A little too complex, with a number of threads tangling up along the way and keeping you guessing as to who is really behind what until the end and culminating in a very engaging story.
The series continues with Under the Wire and the story of Manny, a friend of Ethan's who joins EDEN investigations.
Previous book reviews:
✦ To the Brink (The Bodyguards, #3)
✦ To the Limit (The Bodyguards, #2)
✦ To the Edge (The Bodyguards, #1)
Janey is nothing like Ethan expected, and his assignment both easier, since she's the farthest thing from a spoiled diva, and a lot harder, since it soon becomes apparent that her stalker isn't the only one they have to worry about. The attraction between them isn't helping things, especially since Ethan doesn't want to mess his first assignment on the job, but can't seem to be able to resist crossing the line with an all too willing Janey.
The two give each other the understanding and connection they hadn't known they'd needed, and support each other through a series of difficult situations that lead to them falling in love.
Spoiler
It turns out that apart from Janey's recently released from prison stalker, who really is after her and murders a couple of people in her circle that he feels are standing between him and Janey, a reporter who is supposedly working on an article about Janey is trying to stir things up between her and her bandmates to create more drama, while her trusted manager is being blackmailed by the mafia bookie he'd got himself tangled with due to his gambling addiction.That's not all, though, and it soon comes to light that Janey's mom was not killed by a simple hit-and-run accident, but was actually murdered by an assassin for hire, who also killed a number of other women whose names Janey found in her late mother's safety deposit box along with a man's photograph who Janey assumes must have been her father's. Eventually the mystery is solved, when the TV preacher who'd been advocating against Janey as the spawn of Satan, proves to be her father and the father of children of the other women who were killed, and his psycho wife hired the assassin to get rid of them and keep her hypocrite husband's name clean
A little too complex, with a number of threads tangling up along the way and keeping you guessing as to who is really behind what until the end and culminating in a very engaging story.
The series continues with Under the Wire and the story of Manny, a friend of Ethan's who joins EDEN investigations.
Previous book reviews:
✦ To the Brink (The Bodyguards, #3)
✦ To the Limit (The Bodyguards, #2)
✦ To the Edge (The Bodyguards, #1)
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