Colleen Silvey
It's been so much fun, reading the "Black's Bandits" books, by Lynne Raye Harris. I've followed her through the "H.O.T" (Hostile Operations Team) books, and "H.O.T. SEAL Team" books, eagerly waiting for the next installment of this interconnected world. "Black Out" is the third of the Bandit books, and with each one, we learn a just a bit more about their enigmatic leader, Ian Black. It just goes to show how well Lynn weaves an overarching plot into each stand-alone book within any given series... and even ACROSS series, as Ian is a recurring character throughout. Of course, "Black Out" isn't about Ian (oh, how I wait with baited breath for that tale!), but Colton and Angie. These two have had a hard time and until now, a bit of a slow burn. To me, this adds a touch of realism to their relationship; they know each other through mutual friends, have mutal attraction, but certain...things... have happened to keep them from acting upon it. Until now. Colton and Angie have each come a long way, and it's fun to watch them relax with each other, then take a change and risk their hearts. Of course, all of this happens while there are shenanigans afoot, and Colton enlists Ian's help to keep Angie safe. You can certainly read "Black Out as a stand alone, but it's more satisfying if you know the details of what happened to Colton and Angie in previous books ("Black List," and "Black Tie.") Either way, it's a satisfying read with a few twists, turns, and a surprise I wasn't expecting.
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Jenny Black
I absolutely love love love Colt and Angie. I love that Colt was willing to go at the pace that Angie was, considering her history with men. There was that point that he decided that if it wasn't going to happen that it was time to move on, and I'm glad that Angie finally got past her guilt of what had happened during the events of Black List. Of course it wasn't until Colt had put it into terms that she would understand that she started trying. It really kicked her into gear and she found her strength again. And that secret that Colt has? Totally jaw dropping; add in that he can cook, clean, knows wine, etc etc.. I loved the epilogue and was laughing quite a bit.
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Shelly Reynolds
"I thought I'd walk in here and you'd be done with me. Like the look on your face would tell me you'd gotten what you wanted and now you were done." "I'm not done with you, minette. I'm addicted to you." I absolutely love Angie and Colt. After all the awkwardness is gone, they are explosive together! Angie has always loved numbers. It is her true passion. But when something doesn't add up on an account she's taken over, and people start disappearing, she knows she's in trouble. What has she stumbled upon that has put a target on her back? It's worse than she ever imagined and she just might be the next to disappear. Forever. Colt's spidey-senses started tingling the minute Angie mentioned the problems she was having reconciling that spreadsheet. But when the pieces fall in to place, he knows Angie is in deeper than she could ever think possible. He'll keep her safe, even if it means his life. She's finally his, and there is no way he's losing her now. I love Colt! There's so much more to this brawny, hot man than he lets on!! And Angie? I'm so proud of her for fighting back!! You go girl!!! I can't wait for the next book!!
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