This had a great mix of a strong heroine who could hold her own, while still showing a vulnerability that allows for the hero to support and protect her. This also had a good mix of suspense and romance. I never felt like either was more prominent in the story. That's not always an easy balance to maintain. It made for a more exciting read while falling in love with the main couple. While you do get recurring side characters from this series, it can easily be read as a standalone. I like that because I have not read this series in order and I still feel connected to all the characters. I have enjoyed everybook I've read in this series so far and that makes me excited to read more.

Ivy is an expert at art retrieval getting the finders fee and saving insurance money. This job was big, and was risky dealing with Chavez drug cartels. This would save the pet business and she could settle down. Needing a body guard for this, she contacted Nash, her brothers friend, as security. He always wanted more, but friend’s with her brother she was off limits as far as he was concerned. ,This job could change things. The offer of a job with her friend Genesis would be ideal. That is if she lived through this last assignment . Fast action and good flowing plot to the end. Ivy and Nash were good together. Given ARC by Net Galley and Kensington for my voluntary revie

Nash and Ivy. I so love Red Stone! Great chemistry between these two. It really is a slow burn. So many times you want to say get on with it already! Lots of action and suspense. Friends to lovers. Sweet ending.