This book is the first book in the author's new reluctant heroes series. The action started right off the bat with a scene inside a prison and never slowed down. Even though parts of the novel were obviously meant to give us the main characters' histories to set up the start of the series, it didn't bog down the flow of the story.
Although the main couple for this story was Phoebe and Ian, there were so many great secondary characters who featured prominently in the storyline. It would take forever to get into all the different wonderful facets of this novel, so I will just focus on Ian and Phoebe. Phone is strong, confident, and really funny in a sweetly snarky way. She is thrown into the volatile situation of being Ian's lawyer with practically no notice and little knowledge of the true ramifications of the deal she is brokering.
Ian is a family focused man. Nothing in the world is more important to him than protecting his family. Though he is attracted to his new lawyer, his first order of business is to ditch her. Fortunately for him, since she saves his cover more than once, Phoebe proves difficult to get rid of.
Ian and Phoebe set out on a coerced mission to rescue a couple of kidnapped kids along with a quirky but talented team Ian worked with before prison, another lawyer, and two FBI agents. nothing seems to go right at first, but eventually the team becomes a well oiled machine working together for their common goal. Phoebe fits right into the team and right into Ian 's dreams of his perfect woman. Their chemistry is off the charts and obvious to everyone but them. I really loved how their relationship progressed and their funny back and forth banter. They really were perfect for each other. Phoebe recognizes the importance of their relationship before Ian will allow himself to admit it. Eventually, he had to make a choice whether to walk away to protect his family or make her a part of that family.
I liked this novel enough that I will probably start her Troubleshooters series next while I wait for the second book in this series.
Thanks to Net Galley for providing a copy of this book for review!
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