Rival Forces by D.D. Ayres

really liked it

I read one other book in this series and enjoyed it, so I figured my chances were good for liking this one. Yardley was a tough character. She had her emotions on total lockdown and her life focused fully on work. Kye enjoyed his work but looked forward to some downtime in the sun. The two had a brief but meaningful encounter a dozen years prior which had resulted in a painful ending for both of them. They are like oil and water when they encounter each other again. They don't mix at all. Kye still has feelings for her, but Yardley has tried to move on and is searching for her missing boyfriend who unwittingly brought danger and Kye to her door. The story had great animal characters and good chemistry between the couple despite Yardley's resistance. It also had good tension and suspense.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for review.