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    Under Pressure

    By Kira Sinclair

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    Operation Distraction 

    by any means necessary! 

    How do you get a hot but aggravating ex-SEAL to relax? Kennedy Duchane arranged for a documentary about Trident diving team's first big find, the Chimera. But it turns out movie-star-handsome former SEAL Asher Reynolds can woo just about everything except a camera. Fortunately, they've found the perfect antianxiety remedyall that sexual tension they've been avoiding! 

    Sexespecially hungry, intense, no-holds-barred sexwith Kennedy breaks pretty much every rule in the book. Employee? Check. Best friend's little sister? Check, check. Asher knows he's in over his head. And now what started as a naughty distraction is quickly turning into something far deeper something strong enough to sweep even the strongest SEAL out to sea.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin Blaze
    Release dateNov 1, 2015
    ISBN9781460386187
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    Kira Sinclair

      Double winner of the National Readers’ Choice Award, Kira Sinclair writes passionate contemporary romances. Her first foray into writing fiction was for a high school English assignment, and not even being forced to read the love story aloud could dampen her enthusiasm...although it did make her blush. She lives in North Alabama with her two amazing daughters and their pet hedgehog. www.KiraSinclair.com   

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    • 5/5
      I gotta be honest; I didn't really remember who Leese was at first. I had been reading it for few chapters before it smacked me upside the head that it was the same guy from Denver's book. I'm really lovin this whole ex-MMA/bodyguard thing that's going on! I liked all the time the two were together, it wasn't a case of insta-love. Insta-lust, yes very much yes. And finally we got a woman who didn't immediately do the complete opposite of what was asked of her. Or try to save the other person by turning herself over to the bad guys. I can't wait to read the next book. And maybe learn some more about Sahara and her brother.Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
    • 5/5
      Great start to the new series. Leese, who first appeared in Holding Strong as a brash, cocky young fighter, has since left the MMA scene. In the earlier book, he made some mistakes that put another person in danger. Though he owned up to his actions and was forgiven for them, he hasn't really forgiven himself. He takes his new job as a bodyguard very seriously. In this book, he is assigned to protect Cat; a rich girl turned teacher who has found herself running for her life.The book started with a bang, as Leese, who was hired to find and protect Cat, saves her from some thugs. She doesn't know quite what to make of him and his associate, Justice. Having been on the run for a couple of months, she's wary of them, but also has an instinctive feeling that she can trust them. That feeling is quickly confirmed when they protect her from one of her more relentless pursuers. But the danger isn't over, and Leese spirits her away to a safe place while they try to figure out how to end the threat. Attacks aren't the only thing they have to deal with. There is an intense attraction between Leese and Cat from the very beginning. Leese tries very hard to resist it, as getting involved with a client is a bad idea, plus a distraction that could be deadly. On the other hand, Cat wants Leese with a determination that is hard to deny. I loved her attempts to seduce him and his increasingly unsuccessful attempts to resist. He especially worries that she is only attracted to him because he is protecting her. When they finally give it, the heat is explosive. It also quickly becomes more than simply physical attraction. Leese is drawn to her quirkiness, and also her unexpected courage and inner strength. It was fun to see him try to keep her under control when she made up her mind about something. Cat was a fun character. She was quite blunt, saying pretty much whatever came to her mind. She had no problem letting Leese know when she didn't like something. She also had her own protective streak, which led to an occasional bad decision on her part. I loved seeing the two of them get to know each other while they were hiding out, from their differing eating habits to Cat's attempt to work out while watching Leese do his workouts. As their feelings for each other deepened, there was a hint of vulnerability in each of them as they wondered if their feelings are returned. I loved Leese's big moment at the end.The suspense and action of the story were fantastic. From the first page to the end, there was no question that Cat was in danger. The various attacks varied from creepy to intense, but always exciting. I ached for Cat and her feelings of betrayal after overhearing her stepfather and his associates. I was really impressed with the way that she was able to evade capture for so long. I was also a bit frustrated with her refusal to tell Leese and the others everything right from the start but also understood her fears. There were also a few scenes from the bad guys' point of view. It was difficult to tell at times just who was behind Cat's pursuit, which added to the suspense. There was also a creep factor added by the other bodyguard. There are some great scenes of Leese's protective abilities combined with his quick wit. The final confrontation was exciting and nerve-wracking, and I loved Cat's quick thinking and courage. The wrap up of the complete mystery was perhaps a little too quick and easy, but still satisfying.I really enjoyed seeing some of the characters from the Ultimate Fighter series. Besides Justice, whose story I am looking forward to, I especially liked seeing Cannon and Denver again. I loved that Denver has completely forgiven Leese for what happened. The support and friendship of the other fighters were clear. I especially loved their scene at the hospital with Enoch. Another secondary character was the head of the Body Armor agency, Sahara Silver. She was one feisty woman and I can't wait to see more of her. I also wonder if there is more to her brother's death than is currently known, and if that will play a part in a later book.
    • 4/5
      Received an ARC for my voluntary review for netgalley. I truly enjoyed book. Am so happy to have a book on Leese, and a start to a new series. Leese was hired to keep Catarina safe at all cost. The agency was not given the real reason as to why she needed to be kept from harm, they were hired by her stepfather. They ended up being a dupe, hired so that they could find Catarina. Catarina was running from her stepfather and some really powerful men. She was hilarious, you end up loving her, and her craziness. The cast of the previous books of MMA fighters shows up, and it is fun to read about them, you love them as always. Justice is a part of agency as well, and you can't wait to read his story next. Sahara is a new addition to the family, and you will appreciate her as well, she is feisty, and loyal. The only thing that I found missing was the woman, of the previous books. I would have loved to read what they were up to.
    • 4/5
      3.5 stars (rating shown may differ if site does not allow half star ratings)I have read at least one other book from this series, but not the MMA series that this stemmed from. I like Leese as a character and I like Catalina as a character. I don't like all their actions but . . .I liked that Foster avoided the "she's a client and I shouldn't be attracted to her" plot point common to this type of story and instead just faced the attraction head on and even had Leese admit it outright to his boss. I didn't like the intimate scenes, but to be fair, when I picked this book from the Y bookshelf, I knew they would be part of the story--I wanted to know Leese's backstory since he figured in Justice's book and that was all I knew of him.I wasn't crazy about the short story included in this book. I didn't know who the main characters were or how they related to any of Foster's "universes". I also don't think her formula works well for short stories. It was hard to get the drama in along with the lust. I did like that both tried to include the boy in their lives and even put him before their attraction for each other.
    • 3/5
      Any review I've given Foster could probably be cut and pasted here. It started off very promising with a whiff of HelenKay Dimon hero and situation but the attraction started immediately and the story just kind of ho-hummed from there. I liked it but my god have I read this story over and over before.
    • 5/5
      This is my favorite of Lori's books so far. I'm looking forward to seeing what book two in the series is about.
    • 4/5
      Received an ARC for my voluntary review for netgalley. I truly enjoyed book. Am so happy to have a book on Leese, and a start to a new series. Leese was hired to keep Catarina safe at all cost. The agency was not given the real reason as to why she needed to be kept from harm, they were hired by her stepfather. They ended up being a dupe, hired so that they could find Catarina. Catarina was running from her stepfather and some really powerful men. She was hilarious, you end up loving her, and her craziness. The cast of the previous books of MMA fighters shows up, and it is fun to read about them, you love them as always. Justice is a part of agency as well, and you can't wait to read his story next. Sahara is a new addition to the family, and you will appreciate her as well, she is feisty, and loyal. The only thing that I found missing was the woman, of the previous books. I would have loved to read what they were up to.