Release Review: Unforgiven: Rebecca Zanetti
(Deep Ops #5)
Rebecca Zanetti
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Rebecca Zanetti
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Run:
Gemma Falls never expected to use her game theory expertise to outrun a killer. But for years, that skill is all that kept her one step ahead of a deadly stalker. When Gemma gets the chance to teach at D.C. University, she hopes she and her young daughter have found a safe harbor. The only flaw is the arrogant philosophy professor who’s always underfoot giving unwanted advice—in his sexy British accent . . .
Hide:
Jethro Hanson has blood on his hands. He’s working within ivy-covered university halls now, but he knows that his work with the Deep Ops team and the deadly acts he once committed for the sake of Queen and country place him beyond forgiveness—until he meets Gemma . . .
Seek:
Soon, the passion between them stuns them both. But when Jethro discovers a threat is fast overtaking her, he must choose between the redemption he seeks—and releasing the ever-present killer inside . . .
A woman and child with a past they are running from.
A former British special agent trying to live a quieter life but his past keeps pulling him in.
A former British special agent trying to live a quieter life but his past keeps pulling him in.
A new team determined to adopt him whether he wants them to or not.
Trouble, murder, mayhem, and manipulation.
Gemma and Jethro are new co-workers as college professors at least for the short term. They didn’t plan on liking each other. They are both secretive, careful, stubborn, smart, and scared of attachments. She didn’t want any help. He’s a loner that tries not to get involved but found himself getting involved anyway. Issues from their separate pasts are coming back to haunt them and now seem to be converging into a much bigger problem. And they might have no choice but to lean on his new team and employ all of their skills in order to try to dig themselves out of this complicated mess and keep everybody safe.
Trouble, murder, mayhem, and manipulation.
Gemma and Jethro are new co-workers as college professors at least for the short term. They didn’t plan on liking each other. They are both secretive, careful, stubborn, smart, and scared of attachments. She didn’t want any help. He’s a loner that tries not to get involved but found himself getting involved anyway. Issues from their separate pasts are coming back to haunt them and now seem to be converging into a much bigger problem. And they might have no choice but to lean on his new team and employ all of their skills in order to try to dig themselves out of this complicated mess and keep everybody safe.
I actually really liked Gemma in Jethro together. They were well matched intellectually. They both actually cared about people even though they were guarded and trying not to show it. Trust and being vulnerable were so hard for both of them because they were used to only relying on themselves. So it was actually a relief to see them have some others show up for them and have their back even if they were resistant to accepting help. Her daughter was adorable and I loved how she responded to some of these big burly operatives.
This brings back many of the deep ops team members as they all try to work on different aspects of the cases. And along the way, Gemma and her daughter are getting attached to Jethro, and Jethro is getting very protective of them. But both of them have kept themselves guarded and didn’t think that they would ever be relationship material due to the nature of their pasts. But they might just be what each other needs. And even though he comes attached to some dangerous problems, his persistent and resourceful new team is a bonus to a woman used to relying on herself.
This brings back many of the deep ops team members as they all try to work on different aspects of the cases. And along the way, Gemma and her daughter are getting attached to Jethro, and Jethro is getting very protective of them. But both of them have kept themselves guarded and didn’t think that they would ever be relationship material due to the nature of their pasts. But they might just be what each other needs. And even though he comes attached to some dangerous problems, his persistent and resourceful new team is a bonus to a woman used to relying on herself.
This is a fast-paced, cat and mouse, personal war game, and romantic suspense story. But it’s also about finding inner strength and being willing to fight for what’s important. I loved seeing the growth of these two and how they began to realize that they didn’t have to be alone and that sometimes taking a risk and trusting people can actually bring safety and a sense of home.
Gemma Falls is on the run with her young daughter from a serious danger. Hiding under a pseudonym, living in the apartment and job of a friend, she is suspicious of everything and anything out of the ordinary and does her best to stay under everyone’s radar. But protecting her daughter is her priority and she knows she has to stay one step ahead of her past at all times. As she tries to settle into her friend’s apartment and learn the courses she will be teaching, she finds the interference of a coworker a little close for comfort.
Jethro Hanson is a professor in game theory who has put his past as an MI6 operative in his rearview until a sociopath he helped put in prison escapes and comes after him. He is curious about the new member of his department, as well as the sudden leave of absence of his good friend (whose position is now being filled by the newcomer). The new member reminds him of his cold, image-focused mother, which has him immediately wary of her presence.
These two are so perfect together - matched intellectually, they are each hiding secrets about their past that create dangerous situations. Their romance is tentative and cautious, as Gemma is slow to trust, but is a warm spot in an otherwise suspenseful story.
I loved the addition of Gemma’s daughter to this story. Not only is she a bright spot of innocence in this tense situation, but watching her build a relationship with Jethro was so sweet. The rest of the Deep Ops team rallies around, refusing to allow Jethro to face his past alone (even if they have to force him to accept their help at times).
This was an entertaining continuation of the Deep Ops series, though it would also stand alone nicely. I loved the combination of romance and suspense throughout this book and enjoyed learning Jethro’s secrets along with Gemma’s.
Rebecca Zanetti New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances.
Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day--or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.
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