Wow. So I finished this book in record time. I couldn't put it down. I like this book so much more than the first book... and I really liked the first book. In book one I liked Allison.. but in this book for some reason I spent most of the time not trusting her. I guess I will have to wait and see if my suspicions are accurate. Ryan is a fantastic character in this book, and while she worked her way up in the line I really want to know about Ryan's sister, Rory. I hope book 3 has more of her. So this book kept me on edge, it introduced a few new characters who I hope to see more of. Especially Hannah. This series could just go on and on. I have no idea why I waited so long to read books 2 and 3. Do not be like me. I would pick up all 3 right now and kiss your weekend plans goodbye. I am about to start book 3. Can't wait to find out what happens.

Ryan's having a hard time convincing herself she isn't responsible for the murder of her ex while trying to find the shooter. Allison wants them to open up to each other, but isn't sharing herself.
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When I started to read this book I was unaware it was a book 2 of an on going series. I think I would have benefited by reading book 1 first but only at the beginning. After a while the author catches you up adequately so my enjoyment was not too affected.


The main character Ryan is recovering from being shot five times I think but she is also suffering from PTSD as she has reoccurring nightmares. Also there is evidence that she is blaming herself for her ex's death. She also fails to keep people up to date with her progress especially Allison who is her girlfriend. I got the impression that Allison is a very private person and neither of them are willing to take that extra step which starts trust and confidence.


The book takes you through the investigation of who shot her and who killed her ex. I did not read book 1 so I did not really see the result coming. Others have claimed that you should read book 1 first and I am tending to agree with them. I think a lot more would have been more noticable. It is a good mystery and has some very entertaining scenes.


I feel there is a book 3 in the making because some questions have not been answered especially the one about Allison and her boss. I would definately read book 3 and now I need to read book 1.


Would I recommend this? Yes without a doubt.


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An honest review thanks to NetGalley. THis is a sequel, and you need to read the first book before you pick up this one. I loved the first book, and I guess I was a little disappointed in this one. I wanted more of Allison and Ryan and felt a little short changed at the reality. I want to know a lot more from Allison's point of view, I know Ryan so well, but there are a lot of uncertainties with Allison that is making me need to know the answers about. All in all the plot was great as was us getting our answer on who ordered the shot that killed Luce. I hope the third installment will give us the answers that solve the questions that keep pilling up.

I haven’t read the first book and so I was a bit lost for the first couple of chapters since this is not a stand alone books in the series. After I figured out all the characters names and their background and so on, I enjoyed this book. The main character was strong and vulnerable at the same time, which is hard to do with a character and make it believable. Kara McLeod did an excellent job in character portrayal and in building strong and believable characters with a great story behind them!
I definitely recommend this book but would say that it is important to read the first one first.

I think it's fair to say first that I haven't read book one in this series and maybe if I had my rating would be higher. This is well written lesfic and has all the necessary angsty issues to keep you turning pages but I found it lacking something. Ryan is a great character but I was quite far into the book before I warmed to her. Some of her behaviours were irritating but I think that may be because they were following on from her previous adventure. The plot is very clever and there are some places in the narrative that are poetry, and the sex scene is well written and "real". It fits well and helps develop the relationship between Ryan and Allison. The minor characters worked, especially in helping Ryan resolve her major dilemma and the book is worth a read. I may go back and pick up book one after a gap before reading this again and I'll get more out of it.

This book is definitely the 2nd book in a series. Unfortunately I didn't realize that and was annoyed that the first part of the book was confusing. The first part of the book obviously assumes you already read the 1st book.
I enjoyed the warmth in the relationship between Ryan and Allison but was somewhat put off by the constant babbling of descriptions in Ryans thoughts. The mystery was barely mysterious or scary. I got enough out of it by just scimming and pausing from time to time to pick up the story. Too many long drawn out scenes.
I think the author is a good writer but I would prefer more story and more condensed personal description in Ryans head.

A well written story that had me really interested in Ryan O'Connor and her dangerous life. I enjoyed the relationship with Allison and the back and forth between them verbally. I look forward to the next in the series.

I was given this Arc by Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books in return for an honest review.

This book is the second book in the Agent O’Connor series. I would recommend that the first book be read prior to reading this one. It is not a stand-alone book because there are too many details in it which pertain to the first book.

The story begins with Agent Ryan O’Connor dealing with the devastating loss of her ex-partner Lucia Mendez who was murdered. While trying to solve the murder, Ryan is frustrated and deeply depressed. Her current girlfriend, Special Agent Allison Reynolds, is also upset, but Ryan doesn’t know the cause.

I found the story to be well written but a little depressing due to dealing with Ryan’s PTSD issues. The repartee between Ryan and Allison is good and certainly aids in their chemistry. If a reader is looking for a story filled with action, then this is a book to read.

Ms. McLeod leaves the reader with questions that still must be answered. This, of course, leads one to believe that there will be a book 3 in this series. I rate this book 4 stars out of 5.

I was given this ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

I didn't knew beforehand that this was the second book of a serie. That is why I have needed almost a quarter of the book in understand anything at all. But I must say that once I started to figure out the plot I have been trapped completely. Ryan seems to me a very interesting character, with her complexity, quick wit and wicked sense of humor. Allison in the other hand seems less interesting to me, a bit unconsistent in her behaviour. But maybe is because I have not read the first book of the serie yet. And because a third book is waiting for give us more explanations

I didn't read book 1 so I was very lost for the first part of the book. I quickly realized this wasn't a stand alone series and will need to read the first book in the series to really understand everything I read in the first.
While it was a good read but series does everyone love the female lead in the story. There isn't any one who dislikes her a while she is a great characters I didn't need to be reminded over and over again how amazing she was and how everyone loved her.
The author has the ability to pull readers in even when they might not be her choice audience. While the romance was between two women the story was more than romance. The author left a few questions that she never answered just like book 1 keeping readers wondering what will happen next.
Read Book 1 first it will give you less headaches trying to figure out who everyone is and what relationship they have with Ryan.
My only negative is the author made Ryan the female lead almost invisible adding to the already perfect character that everyone seem to love. I found it a little bothersome

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'm a big fan of this series and with this book it's becoming one of my all time favorites. Ryan, our main character, is hilarious. When a book is only told through one characters eyes, you really need to enjoy them in both their interactions with others as well as their internal dialogue. Both of these are witty and completely entertaining.

Ryan's girlfriend Allison is also great, mainly because of how different she is to Ryan. They balance each other really well. Another character points out how Allison makes Ryan take certain things more seriously while Ryan makes Allison loosen up a bit, and it was a perfect way to describe their relationship. And their chemistry is fabulous because of these ying/yang interactions.

One small gripe I had is that this book dragged out Allison's secret with what's going on with her boss way too long for me. It still hasn't been addressed and yet it was mentioned almost from the beginning of this book. I would have liked to see it revealed as opposed to being used as a point for the next book. On that subject however, I'm super excited about their being another one!!

Recommendation: Buy it and make sure you've read the first one from this series.

Squeal worthy! Ryan remains her firebrand, injured self, tempered with an appropriate level of grief for Lucia that was absent from the final phases of the last volume. Allison was improved upon from that first entry in the series and was a much more fitting accompanying persona for the luscious Agent lead. Read with alacrity in a brief period. Excited for the next one by Ms. McLeod.

While book 1, in this series, had some mixed reviews, I enjoyed it and was looking forward to this book. This book was not as exciting as book 1, but I enjoyed it more, and thought the writing was better.

If you have not read book 1, I would not keep reading this summary until you have. It will give away some of what happened in book 1. These books do not standalone. You must read them in order. Book 2 picks up after Ryan was shot 5 times. She is still dealing with her recovery and the death of her ex. Ryan is suffering form PTSD and survivors guilt, blaming herself for what happened. Ryan is still keeping secrets from Allison, and it is causing their relationship to be strained. Can they work things out, while Ryan tries to find Lucia's murderer?

This book was a lot about Ryan's state of mind, and how PTSD and depression was getting to her. I thought McLeod did a good job of really letting us know what Ryan was feeling. This book also is a lot to do with Ryan and Allison's relationship. In book 1, I didn't care for Allison very much. I'm starting to warm to her after this book. She still has some issues, and can be a little unfair to Ryan, but you could really tell they loved each other in this book. The chemistry and attraction was strong.

There was quite a few questions left unanswered in book 1. Like who shot Ryan, and why. If you pay attention to enough clues in book 1, you will have a good guess. I enjoyed reading how everything unfolded, and was happy to get answers to the big questions. This book did leave one question hanging, but it is about Allison. It made me wonder if maybe there will be a book 3.

I enjoyed this read and recommend this to anyone that read book 1. Even if you had mixed feeling about the first book, I think you will enjoy how this book wraps everything up.

An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.

Kara A. McLeod knows how to write a great story with characters that have strength and at the same time are vulnerable. A hard mix but when is done well gives the reader a character that is absolutely captivating. Worthy of Trust and Confidence, gives you not one but two leading ladies that will capture your heart.
First off if you haven’t read Actual Stop you need to stop right here and go read it. You cannot read this one first, you’ll be totally lost. Take it from me it’s damn good and you want this in your life.

We pick back up with Special Agent Ryan O’Connor recovering from bullet wounds after the assassination attempt on Iran’s president. Ryan is haunted by the death of her former lover and riddled with guilt because she survived and Lucia didn’t. She holds back her pain from everyone, including her now girlfriend, Special Agent Allison Reynolds. Why to be tough? No that’s not it, but because she doesn’t want Allison to feel guilty as well. Her text message saved Ryan but cost Lucia the ultimate price. Ryan wants to shoulder that guilt all herself, even though she desperately needs to talk about it. She also is walking on eggshells with Allison. Old wounds from the past keep her from leaning too heavily on the love of her life. She doesn’t want to screw it up when they just go back together. All the while Allison’s heart is breaking Ryan won’t open up, she is also dealing a boss that is causing her hell on Earth.

So while the last book was a little heavy-handed on secret service procedures, this one is not. Not at all, this is an action-packed adventure with two badass female leads with smoldering hot chemistry. Once I got started, there is no way in hell you could have dragged this book from me. I needed to finish this one. It is that good! You have a fantastic mystery, a ton of corruption and a love story that just won’t quit. This one surpasses the first in the series and is every bit deserving of its five-star rating.