Claiming the Enemy

Lauren Hawkeye

Sep 2016 · The Pulse Series Book 3 · Sold by Entangled: Brazen

About this ebook

“A scorching contemporary romance that I couldn’t put down.” —Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author

Dr. Piper Dawson has spent a lifetime living by other people’s rules. She’s worked hard to get what she wants—a residency at her first-choice hospital—and she won’t let anyone hold her back. Especially her strict-yet-incredibly-sexy supervisor, Dr. Alexander “Ace” Lennox.

Ace has had his heart shattered, and he’s never letting it happen again. Still, there’s something about the sexy, tattooed resident with blue streaks in her hair and a perpetual smile on her lips.

But while Ace thrives on control, Piper dances around the edges of it.

And when they’re together, control is the first thing to go...

Each book in the Pulse series is STANDALONE:
* Engaging the Bachelor
* Seducing the Boss
* Claiming the Enemy
* Shocking the Medic

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed this book, it's a new take on the traditional opposites attracting tale. The characters were interesting and Piper was quirky and endearing. When emergency medicine resident Piper begins a physical relationship with her supervisor, Ace, the only things either of them can foresee are problems. Piper is especially worried about losing the career she has worked so hard to build. Add in the jerk ex-boyfriend stiffing up trouble and you have an entertaining book. I gave this four stars instead of five because I wish we knew more about Ace's background - all we have are a few brief facts about him. I felt that Piper was a much more developed character. Additionally, the novel was heavier on sex than story and I would have really enjoyed more depth to the story. This is an enjoyable novel that fans of the genre will want to read.

Claiming the Enemy is a spicy enigma. Ms. Hawkeye brings the sizzle but displays an air of seriousness as well. Piper and Ace deal with guilt, grief and self image issues as they rapidly and awkwardly fall into love. Piper was not afraid to be herself but her emotions were easily bruised by the opinions of others. Her outer shell hides deep wounds that are hard to escape. Ace has loved and loss. His tragedy has left him broken inside and he hides behind an unbridgeable aloofness that offends others but protects himself. The breaking down of barriers exposes the pain inside and gives each a chance to heal. There is temptation, drama and feeling that shine like a diamond in all it's glory. Not always light and pretty but the beauty lies in the work to achieve the glow. 4.0 stars

These two were perfect for each other! Relationship-phobic, career-focused, and unable to stay away from the other once the seal was broken <3 It was only moments before their fake relationship took off, dragging them along and taking them straight to their HEA

About the author

Author Lauren Hawkeye published her first story in 2007 and has since published over forty short stories, novellas and novels. Lauren has published with Harlequin Enterprises, New American Library (as Lauren Jameson), Avon Harper Collins and Entangled Books and has also built a strong self-publishing career. One of her favorite new series is co-written with New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips, a dream come true for her. Lauren’s work has been mentioned in Time magazine.