REVIEW: With No Remorse (Black Ops Inc. #6) by Cindy Gerard

Author: Cindy Gerard

Pages: 384

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Pocket Star

Series: Black Ops Inc.

AMAZON: With No Remorse

Synopsis. (Goodreads)

His quiet vacation in the Peruvian Andes turns deadly when a Black Ops, Inc. operative rescues a stunning stranger from a mysterious train robbery and discovers she’s the target of a vengeful manhunt.

A DANGEROUS MAN
For Luke Colter, down time is an illusion. He should know better than to ever leave his gun behind. Especially since he risks his life to save world-famous supermodel Valentina.

A REBELLIOUS WOMAN
Val thought traveling incognito through the mountains would be the perfect cure for her bruised heart . . . until someone tries to kill her. Without knowing who is after her—and why—does she dare trust her irresistible protector?

A PERILOUS MISSION THAT COULD SEAL THEIR FATE
Luke’s elite military training offers little defense against his feelings for Val. When his BOI team links her ruthless enemy to the cutthroat global weapons trade—and to a man from her troubled past—he’ll do anything to save her. So when Val offers herself as bait, will he make the right call . . . or surrender to the hold she has on his heart?

REVIEW: 5 out of 5 stars

I have loved everything I have read by author Cindy Gerard and have come to depend on her to deliver a thrilling Romantic Suspense and ‘With No Remorse’ certainly didn’t disappoint, it kept me riveted and awake until all hours.

‘With No Remorse’ is the 6^th installment in the Black Ops Inc series and featured alpha hero, Luke ‘Doc’ Colter who is about to return to work at Black Ops Inc. after a 2 week vacation in the Peruvian Andes when the train he is traveling on is hijacked, recognizing the ‘young boy’ sitting alongside him is their target he kills two of the hijackers and saves them both. He is hesitant to be anyone’s savior but recognizes the boy is in danger and in need of his help.

What he didn’t realize was the young boy is actually a woman and his teen fantasy, famous supermodel, Valentina Chamberlin who is traveling in disguise. I loved his reaction; he has always been captivated by her beauty so was shocked to discover she was the hijacker’s target.

Val took some time out to rediscover herself after the failure of her high profile marriage to a famous Senator with a number of secrets of his own, she has trust issues so doesn’t instantly warm to her savior but he worms his way in and the feelings Luke ignites in her has certainly left her baffled.

The mystery behind Valentina’s pursuers and the reasoning for wanting her captured was well done, the villain is known to us throughout the book and what a piece of work he was! there were a few shock twists and turns but I enjoyed how the whole team of BOI worked together in the final conflict for a suitable resolution.

I didn’t instantly warm to Valentina but she grew on me as the book progressed, she had a number of issues caused by some poorly made decisions but she seemed to constantly struggle with herself emotionally. Now, Luke I adored! I think he has taken over the role as my fave BOI previously held by Johnny Duane Reed, he had personal struggles of his own after a near death mission left him questioning what he wants from life and why he continues to put himself in harms way, he was protective towards Val and felt a sense of possession with her; I loved his humor and caring nature. They are from completely different worlds and both had emotional barriers and baggage to work through which they did with the support of one another, I enjoyed the relationship they shared.

I absolutely love the boys of Black Ops Inc. as well as their partners, Crystal & B.J played a more prominent role which was nice to see, and they didn’t have to take a backseat for the men to do the job fully – the banter and camaraderie between the team is fun, you can really tell how close and supportive they are to one another.

The story was fast paced and action packed the romance sweet and the HEA perfect. I enjoyed the snippet of the next book which features Joe Green and has an anticipated release date of 2012.

This is another great read from a fantastic series that I can’t recommend highly enough.

Black Ops Inc. series in order:

1. Show No Mercy (2008)
2. Take No Prisoners (2008)
3. Whisper No Lies (2008)
4. Feel the Heat (2009)
5. Risk No Secrets (2010)

6. With No Remorse (2011)