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niniwags's review
5.0
What an amazingly incredible book. This was the perfect way for Landon to “recover” from everything that happened to him in previous books.
I love him with Bethany. Two strong individuals with a few chinks in their self-confidence become better together.
My favorite of the series.
I love him with Bethany. Two strong individuals with a few chinks in their self-confidence become better together.
My favorite of the series.
thecaffeinatedbookaholic's review
5.0
I’ve been so excited for Landon’s story, especially after what happened between him and Wavy at the end of Code Name: Aries!! Landon and Bethany are the sweetest match, and I knew this one was going to hurt when Landon had to go undercover, which meant their relationship started off full of lies. But that pain was well worth it, and Landon was able to prove he truly is in it for Bethany. And he calls her wildflower…oh my heart was melting the entire time. I was also fully prepared to hate Bethany’s entire family forever, but the way they show up for her made me so happy. This book felt a bit slower in terms of the suspense and action, especially after all that we’ve had in the last two books facing off against Mosaic, but there were still moments that kept me on the edge of my seat. Though less intense, this book is just as important as the rest of the series as far as the overall story line we’ve been seeing through the Linear and Zodiac series. Landon & Bethany are the perfect fit and deserve the world.
sware65's review
5.0
This is the third book in the series and it doesn't disappoint.
Landon is going stir crazy being on desk duty after getting shot so when a new assignment comes in he jumps at the chance.
Bethany is looking forward to her sisters wedding and making all the cakes and desserts but not dealing with her family who weren't happy when she started her own bakery isn't of just living off their money.
There is an instant attraction between Bethany and Landon but he is there to do a job but somehow he ends saying that he is her fiance.
Can he get his job done when he can't stop thinking of her.
I loved how they were together but nothing is easy.
Plenty of drama and some suspense but can they get their HEA when it's only supposed to be fake.
A must read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Landon is going stir crazy being on desk duty after getting shot so when a new assignment comes in he jumps at the chance.
Bethany is looking forward to her sisters wedding and making all the cakes and desserts but not dealing with her family who weren't happy when she started her own bakery isn't of just living off their money.
There is an instant attraction between Bethany and Landon but he is there to do a job but somehow he ends saying that he is her fiance.
Can he get his job done when he can't stop thinking of her.
I loved how they were together but nothing is easy.
Plenty of drama and some suspense but can they get their HEA when it's only supposed to be fake.
A must read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
scoutmomskf's review
5.0
Another stellar entry in the Zodiac Tactical constellation. I really must learn to start these books early in the day, because once again I started reading after 9 pm and couldn't stop until I finished the whole thing at 4 am. Like the others, it is told from dual first-person perspectives - Landon and Bethany. It can be read as a stand-alone, but the experience is richer if you read them in order.
This book begins six months after Landon nearly died from a point-blank shot to the chest (Code Name: Virgo). He's been on desk duty ever since getting out of the hospital, and he is champing at the bit to get back in the field. Fortunately, a request comes in for an intelligence-gathering mission at a wedding on an island resort. He has the skills to go undercover as the baker's assistant for the bride's sister. It should be an easy assignment.
Bethany is the black sheep in her wealthy family. Rather than live off daddy's money, she started her bakery and works for a living. She is petite and curvy and frequently catches grief from her mother because of it. Bethany is also aware that her father's business practices aren't always ethical and maintains her distance because of it. But when her sister calls and begs her to provide the wedding week treats, she can't say no. It will be a chance to showcase her bakery and drum up some needed business. She never expected her trusted handyman cake-stand builder to bail on her and send a stranger to take his place.
I loved the first meeting between Landon and Bethany. He is known for his handsome face and charming ways, and he lays it on pretty thick when he meets her. Bethany is wary, but his easygoing way gets past her defenses, while his skills as a carpenter earn him a place on her team. The sparks between them are evident, but Landon is mission-focused, and Bethany isn't interested in a fling. Landon finds himself unexpectedly protective of Bethany when he sees how she is treated and cuts off some catty remarks when he claims to be her fiancé. It was unplanned, but being her fiancé opened some unexpected opportunities for his undercover work.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Bethany and Landon develop. Between being dumped by her previous boyfriend and the negative attitudes of the people around her, Bethany's self-esteem is pretty low. She has difficulty believing that Landon a) likes her for herself and b) is honestly attracted to her. Landon has difficulty keeping his eyes and hands off her, but his mission must come first. He feels guilty about deceiving her and does his best to maintain control of his actions until his task is completed. There are some terrific scenes of their time together, both working and when Landon coaxes her into relaxing. When they finally give in to their attraction, their chemistry is explosive. But an unexpected problem with his mission plays havoc with their developing relationship, and Landon fears she'll never trust him again. A couple of twists bring them back together in some heart-pounding circumstances, and honest communication solidifies their relationship.
The suspense of the story kept me hooked from beginning to end. The most important was Landon's mission to acquire information on two human traffickers. Landon is on his own except for some minimal backup from fellow ZT Tristan. I liked their scenes together, which were intense with risk. Most of the time, Landon must depend on quick wits and charm to create his opportunities. He made me laugh with his Dodgers hat ploy. His scenes with his quarry's security guards were nail biters. I was on the edge of my seat as Landon's last chance came down to the wire. I loved how Bethany saved the day. The tension wasn't over, though, as Bethany became the target of a vengeful man. I loved seeing Landon call on his SEAL abilities and go from charming to deadly in the blink of an eye. While Landon's mission was successfully completed, some lingering issues will carry on into the next book.
Bethany's sister went against her mother's wishes when she insisted Bethany be given the wedding week pastry job. I loved her confidence in Bethany and her support of Bethany's dream. I wanted to shake their mother for her confidence-busting comments. It was disheartening to see that some people believed Bethany would mess up or purposely do something to ruin the wedding. My heart broke for her when her nightmares became real the night before the wedding. I loved Landon's support and how he helped get her past the shock and into recovery mode. The culprit did not surprise me, nor did their idiotic actions that reveal the truth. The unexpected outpouring of love and help she got was heartwarming and encouraging for the future.
The epilogue was fantastic. I loved catching up with Ian and Wavy, Sarge and Bronwyn, and seeing the progression of Landon and Bethany's relationship. I liked the lead-in to the next book and can't wait to see Tristan again.
This book begins six months after Landon nearly died from a point-blank shot to the chest (Code Name: Virgo). He's been on desk duty ever since getting out of the hospital, and he is champing at the bit to get back in the field. Fortunately, a request comes in for an intelligence-gathering mission at a wedding on an island resort. He has the skills to go undercover as the baker's assistant for the bride's sister. It should be an easy assignment.
Bethany is the black sheep in her wealthy family. Rather than live off daddy's money, she started her bakery and works for a living. She is petite and curvy and frequently catches grief from her mother because of it. Bethany is also aware that her father's business practices aren't always ethical and maintains her distance because of it. But when her sister calls and begs her to provide the wedding week treats, she can't say no. It will be a chance to showcase her bakery and drum up some needed business. She never expected her trusted handyman cake-stand builder to bail on her and send a stranger to take his place.
I loved the first meeting between Landon and Bethany. He is known for his handsome face and charming ways, and he lays it on pretty thick when he meets her. Bethany is wary, but his easygoing way gets past her defenses, while his skills as a carpenter earn him a place on her team. The sparks between them are evident, but Landon is mission-focused, and Bethany isn't interested in a fling. Landon finds himself unexpectedly protective of Bethany when he sees how she is treated and cuts off some catty remarks when he claims to be her fiancé. It was unplanned, but being her fiancé opened some unexpected opportunities for his undercover work.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Bethany and Landon develop. Between being dumped by her previous boyfriend and the negative attitudes of the people around her, Bethany's self-esteem is pretty low. She has difficulty believing that Landon a) likes her for herself and b) is honestly attracted to her. Landon has difficulty keeping his eyes and hands off her, but his mission must come first. He feels guilty about deceiving her and does his best to maintain control of his actions until his task is completed. There are some terrific scenes of their time together, both working and when Landon coaxes her into relaxing. When they finally give in to their attraction, their chemistry is explosive. But an unexpected problem with his mission plays havoc with their developing relationship, and Landon fears she'll never trust him again. A couple of twists bring them back together in some heart-pounding circumstances, and honest communication solidifies their relationship.
The suspense of the story kept me hooked from beginning to end. The most important was Landon's mission to acquire information on two human traffickers. Landon is on his own except for some minimal backup from fellow ZT Tristan. I liked their scenes together, which were intense with risk. Most of the time, Landon must depend on quick wits and charm to create his opportunities. He made me laugh with his Dodgers hat ploy. His scenes with his quarry's security guards were nail biters. I was on the edge of my seat as Landon's last chance came down to the wire. I loved how Bethany saved the day. The tension wasn't over, though, as Bethany became the target of a vengeful man. I loved seeing Landon call on his SEAL abilities and go from charming to deadly in the blink of an eye. While Landon's mission was successfully completed, some lingering issues will carry on into the next book.
Bethany's sister went against her mother's wishes when she insisted Bethany be given the wedding week pastry job. I loved her confidence in Bethany and her support of Bethany's dream. I wanted to shake their mother for her confidence-busting comments. It was disheartening to see that some people believed Bethany would mess up or purposely do something to ruin the wedding. My heart broke for her when her nightmares became real the night before the wedding. I loved Landon's support and how he helped get her past the shock and into recovery mode. The culprit did not surprise me, nor did their idiotic actions that reveal the truth. The unexpected outpouring of love and help she got was heartwarming and encouraging for the future.
The epilogue was fantastic. I loved catching up with Ian and Wavy, Sarge and Bronwyn, and seeing the progression of Landon and Bethany's relationship. I liked the lead-in to the next book and can't wait to see Tristan again.
colehetz_g's review
3.0
The most entertaining in the series so far but i wouldn’t say it’s the best.
chaoticreader22's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mommasaystoread's review
5.0
Alpha male with a heart of gold and giant sweet tooth. That's Landon in a nutshell. Well, that and a fierce determination to accomplish his mission and protect the girl. Of course, that girl happens to bake some delicious goodies, and if you aren't craving a cupcake by the time you've read the last page, you have a stronger will than me.
As far as the storyline, I wasn't sure where this book was going to take us, and I was surprised by a couple of things. First, this one moves at a slower pace than its predecessors. Not necessarily a slow pace, but it's a different kind of action. It's more a quiet tension (for lack of a better way to describe it). It made me think of those Mission: Impossible scenes when you're on the edge of your seat thinking he's going to get caught any second. Anyway, it worked well for these characters and this setting.
The romance is an easy one to root for. Landon and Bethany complement each other so well. Bethany is as much a sweetheart as Landon, but she's stronger than he realizes. To be honest, I was sure I knew exactly where the romantic angst would come from, and I suppose it does a little bit, but only a little bit. I love how Janie Crouch showed Bethany's kind heart without making her a complete pushover.
I'll stop there before I spoil the story and just say that Code Name: Libra is everything I wanted for Landon's story.
As far as the storyline, I wasn't sure where this book was going to take us, and I was surprised by a couple of things. First, this one moves at a slower pace than its predecessors. Not necessarily a slow pace, but it's a different kind of action. It's more a quiet tension (for lack of a better way to describe it). It made me think of those Mission: Impossible scenes when you're on the edge of your seat thinking he's going to get caught any second. Anyway, it worked well for these characters and this setting.
The romance is an easy one to root for. Landon and Bethany complement each other so well. Bethany is as much a sweetheart as Landon, but she's stronger than he realizes. To be honest, I was sure I knew exactly where the romantic angst would come from, and I suppose it does a little bit, but only a little bit. I love how Janie Crouch showed Bethany's kind heart without making her a complete pushover.
I'll stop there before I spoil the story and just say that Code Name: Libra is everything I wanted for Landon's story.
lexee9's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this story! I loved getting to know Landon better and see how he was doing after being shot. This book can be read as a stand alone though it is the third book in the series. We have a different bad guy and mission and are following a different set of characters. I loved how Landon handled getting to know Bethany and the mission. He did his absolutely best to keep them separate and tell as much of the truth to her as he could because he knew that the attraction and chemistry he felt was genuine and he didn't want to taint it with lies that he could avoid. Bethany is a good and kind person and that really draws Landon in. I loved watching these two come together during the action of the mission as well. I was pulled in from beginning to end and truly adored these two and their story. I loved the way that Bethany surprises us towards the end and I can't wait to see how Bethany and Landon continue in this series and am super excited for whatever glimpses we will get in the future. I am also super excited to see where this series is going next with our next operator. This had the perfect mix of action and relationship, humor and danger and it was so easy to read because of that.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
marilanoire's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
I liked the setting, the story and the characters. This book has it all, I can really recommend it.
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