P.J. and Cole were sharpshooting rivals on the same KGI team and enjoyed a spirited, uncomplicated camaraderie. Until the night they gave in to their desires and suddenly took their relationship one step further. In the aftermath of their one night stand, they’re called up on a mission that goes terribly wrong, and P.J. walks away from KGI, determined not to drag her teammates into the murky shadows she’s poised to delve into.

Six months later, Cole hasn’t given up his search for P.J., and he’s determined to bring her back home where she belongs. Bent on vengeance, P.J. is on a mission that will plunge her into a serpentine game of payback and make her question everything she’s ever believed in. Cole—and the rest of their team—refuse to let her go it alone. Even if it means sacrificing their loyalty to KGI and their very lives…

I have been waiting for forever it feels like for a new KGI book, getting anxious with each teaser posted. For me this book did not disappoint as it did for others. I will admit however, that there were some parts to this book that I found a bit unbelievable but I am such a huge fan of PJ and Cole from prior books, not to mention the KGI series in general that I just kinda looked past it. Although I must admit that if this was not an author I loved I probably would have been a lot more irked with it. Any who, I think these two may just be my favorite couple from this series yet. I am holding final decision though until Donovan's book!

One part of the book I was definitely not fond of was the girl bonding time. In the other KGI books it flowed, this one not so much. It felt very fake and almost corny. Very forced. Maybe it was because PJ seems to get along better with the men in her life, but I don't think it is that because with her friend Cathy the little we did see was really fun and flowed without a problem.

P.J. was withdrawn or as Cole would call her a hard-ass, kept things to herself after a relationship that included love on the job went bad. She was the main focus of this story after suffering a torture that no woman should ever have to experience when a mission goes bad. Cole was just as much of a hard ass, but he was tired of waiting and went after P.J. with a vengeance. He wanted his team mate to be more than just that and after having to sit through her violation he was going to stop at nothing to put her back together again and make her whole.

Together I loved how they balanced each other out. Cole wasn't intimated by the fact that P.J. was more bad ass then he was. In fact he was proud of her. She was family to him, and she loved him just as much even though she denied it at every turn. A lot of running and chasing. I loved their characters, I loved their chemistry together. P.J. was broken and all she wanted was revenge against those who violated her, and Cole wanted to be right there with her. Helping her seek that revenge while making her see she was still very precious to him and her team.

I just finished this book. I have yet to sleep if that tells you anything. See that quote down there? This is just one of the many reasons I love this couple. It's not every day you have a bad ass alpha and a bad ass female as the starring role characters. The story line was intense, the action was intense, and the character chemistry was intense!

I definitely look forward to Steele's book, we saw a whole other side to him in this book. I can only imagine the woman who has stolen his heart; I have a feeling she is going to bring this tough alpha male to his knees.

I love the KGI series and this one did not disappoint me. They are such exciting romantic suspense novels, but at the core of them are the family, friendships, and love of the couples. All of the women have undergone hard situations or horrific events and are strong and capable. The men are all serious alphas, but also loving and protective. 

PJ and Cole are no exception. PJ is a loner, bad ass, independent, sniper.

She was a hard-ass. Hard to get close to. Hard to get any information from. He knew next to nothing about her personal life. 

Saucy little heifer. She had to make everything a challenge or a dare. It was okay, though. It wasn't worth it if it was easy.

Cole is an equally bad ass sniper alpha. I have loved their witty rapport in previous books. They act like kids who pick on each other because they really like each other and are afraid to admit it. Finally, Cole takes the first step and makes a move on PJ and they share one heckuva hot night. 

Never has she allowed someone else as much control. It should have scared her, but she trusted Cole. With him she could be herself. She could let go.

He had a mouth made for sin, and she wasn't a good girl by far. She'd done her share of sinning. If last night didn't send her to hell, she didn't know what would.

But then all Hell breaks loose. One Mission, one mistake is all it takes to change everything. It started a series of heartbreaking and dangerous events. It shattered PJ's life and separated her from Cole and her team. 

Now she had entered a grey world where nothing is or was. Had she become the monster that she'd accused Brumley and his entourage of being? Was she no better than he, and was her soul irrevocably tarnished?

Through it all Cole accepts PJ for the tough commando she is and also sees her as a beautiful woman who should be loved and respected. He is her biggest admirer and support. He hurts when she hurts. He respects her taking on dangerous situations even though he really would love to keep her protected and safe. 

This is the story of evil, revenge, love, friendships, and family. It is action packed, but also has emotion. The subject matter is harsh and heartbreaking at times. There is brutality and violence. There were some instances where it might have been a little far fetched, but I did not mind. 

I cannot wait for Steele's book Forged in Steele. He was such a great support to PJ in this book and we have had glimpses of his love interest in other books.

Maya Banks 

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