He died once trying to save her and now she doesn’t remember why he was gone from her life, why he “deserted” her. She doesn’t remember he was more than a bodyguard, they were lovers and the chemistry, steam and passion were explosive.
Now Riordan will risk his life again to keep Amara safe from the latest threats, but he also must make her remember what they had. He has gotten her body back, but he needs more…

Lora Leigh’s COLLISION POINT is filled with action, a plethora of turmoil, danger from every corner and deep secrets that are dangerous and deadly.

Razor taut tension brings life to this suspenseful and erotic tale of two lovers separated by events out of their control. I found myself wanting more information, more detail and more action that was merely a promise of its potential for edge-of-your-seat reading.

Ms. Leigh knows passion, erotic heat and attraction, but it wasn’t enough to carry this read to a five star rating. Rugged men with the potential to scorch each page with their power were rather faded while the focus became the physical needs of Riordan and Amara. The series name is Brute Force, I guess I was expecting that force to be more prominent. I just wasn’t convinced a woman could be sexed into remembering the worst nightmare of her life.

I received a complimentary ARC edition from St. Martin's Press!

Series: Brute Force - Book 1
Publisher: St. Martin's Press (February 27, 2018)
Publication Date: February 27, 2018
Genre: Romance | Suspense
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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This book was just messy and confusing to me. While a plot with the heroine in danger is a good starting point, who she was in danger from created a really convoluted ending. It didn't seem like the romantic leads really liked, trusted or respected each other, just had good sexual chemistry. This made it hard for me to pull for them ending up together. The love scenes didn't really feel romantic and natural, just kind of cringe-worthy. In addition, the cover of the book says "First in a new series", but it's clear that one of the other supporting characters has a whole backstory of his own that I haven't read.

Explosive action and sexy romance abound in this fast-paced novel by Lora Leigh.

This was an ok book. I will start with I enjoyed the storyline of this book a lot. How everything went down was well written and I liked most of the characters. I didn't like Riordan or the way he was toward Amara. It is personal preference here, he just wasn't a character I liked. Amara was strong but had some crazy choices. She says Riordan isn't her kind of man and sometimes it is like she hates him but they are great in bed together and have an unexplanable connection.
Amara doesn't remember the last year of her life. She knows she was abducted and rescued but that was only 6 months ago. The only thing that she believes in is the man from her dreams, a man that she doesn't rmeember but knows she can trust. Riordan was her bodyguard and so much more. His getting her to remember that is what may unlock all the other memories that she has repressed.
It was a 2/5 for me. I do want to know what happens to this family in the future though.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

Not a fan of this book at all. I guess the plot is actually okay, and was the kind of book I thought it would be....that is, IF it would have stuck to the main plot. But with this book, you get a few pages of storyline and suspense, then many pages of the the same passionate sex details as the interruption 5 minutes ago. And so tiresome with Rory always snarling, growling, and taking possession of her. Seriously? Who would be attracted to that? Not for me!

I enjoyed this read. I didn't realize it was a spin off... but that didn't seem to bother me too much.
I was hooked to the characters and wanted to know what would happen next!

If you're into suspense, love, lies, sexy moments and everything in between this is the book for you!!!

4 stars from me.

Recv'd a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was much better than some of Leigh's others. And while it is the first in a new series, reading at least the first in the Elite Ops series is a good idea. The plot/mystery was decent and a lot less convoluted than normal for Leigh which I appreciated. I usually spend half the book wondering if I missed something.

This book is meant to be the first in a new series so I thought it would start off a new story as such however it seems to jump into the middle of something that I haven't read before and have since found out it is a spin off from another series. Having said that, I did enjoy the story very much and liked the characters even though I found myself confused at certain points due to the fact that I hadn't read the original series. I think if I go back and read the previous series then I might have a few "ah ha" moments for this book. Overall a good read.

Three and a half
My very first book by this author was Wild Card which ironically is very much connected to this new spin off series. This time though it's Riordan who is the man fighting for his woman but how can he do that if she doesn't remember him ? Amara was abducted, tortured and left for dead but now her memories of the past year are gone. She has no recollection of being kidnapped, her mind has blotted out her ordeal and yet her dreams feature Riordan, a man trained to kill yet with him strangely Amara feels safe.
I suppose if I had to describe this book I'd say romantic suspense but it's an extremely steamy read with the couple indulging at what I felt was inopportune moments. As a reader I knew that they have a sexual history but the constant chest banging, you are mine scenes felt a tad over done and yes I do understand that Riordan is an alpha male whose world nearly imploded. Amara has this privileged life and fluctuated from spoiled princess to assertive young woman but when faced with Riordans obvious sexual needs she melted like butter. What she's gone through is truly harrowing and bit by bit she starts to remember which finally meant as a reader we get answers and luckily there's a twist so don't expect the most obvious choice. A character is introduced and later alluded to in the epilogue and honestly I really hope the author doesn't go there as there's possibly a thirty year or so age gap which might not appeal to all her readers. Bottom line is if you enjoy lots of sexual tension mixed with a mystery you might enjoy this story.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

I felt a little blindsided going in to this book. The cover and description indicate that this is the first book in a new series, however, it was immediately clear that this is a continuation of a storyline addressed in other books. I don’t “DNF” books, but I feel like I can’t finish this one as I’m missing so much information. I also am not a fan of the writing in this particular book. The constant shift in POV is distracting and I had no idea who’s POV I was in half the time so figuring that out pulled away from the story. I would only recommend for those who have read whatever other series these characters come from.

So it has been a while since I have read Leigh's Elite Ops series (yes I know this is a different series but keep with me) so I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed them... but the Brute Force team took me back

I k now this is a new series, but with our lead being brother to one of the Elite Ops team (and said guy turning up in this one) its easy to understand my confusion!

I enjoyed this book and can't wait to see which of the team is up next!

The past is never forgotten. Amara has been living in a state of terror, she knows that someone is still after her and there is only one man that can help her. But is she strong enough to go find him and get him to come home with her. She remembers only small bits of her time as a captive and the parts she remembers haunts her. But can Riordan help her again? He can't believe that she has come to find him but why now after she wanted nothing to do with him after her rescue? He gave everything to her and she just threw him away as if he was worth nothing. Can he keep her safe again and help her remember how good they were? They both try fight their attraction but that was never a problem but can they really move on from the past. Amara starts remembering more about the year that she has lost and she learns that she did lose someone that she loved and that hurts more than anything. Can she find out who took her and why they wanted her dead? Riordan can't just stand around and let her do everything herself but he fears that he could drive her away. But who is still after her now? The enemy is hiding in plain sight and he will get his revenge on the family but he never counted on Riordan and the love that he has for Amara/ Can they make it through this and put the past to rest as they both lost something very dear to them. A good sold read. Full of action, loss and acceptance. I liked Amara, she is a very strong woman that went through a horrific time and she asked for help from the one man that loved her. Even liked her father Ivan, he has his own way about doing things. I was lucky to receive a copy via Netgalley & the publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Collision Point (Brute Force, #1) by Lora Leigh ... This story keeps you guessing right up to the HEA and beyond... Riordan and Amara's story... I was so lucky to preview this book on #NetGalley... it has it all Love, laughs, tears, sex, and suspense.. it also has me looking forward to Brute Force, #2...will that be Ivan and Crimsyn...I can't wait to find out.

I am not sure if it is because I have not read Ms. Leigh’s stories before (specifically Elite Ops) or if her style just does not jive with me but I had a really hard time getting into and then finishing this book. I did finish it though. The story itself was really good but I felt lost especially at the beginning and it seemed choppy. Did I come in the middle of the story? I know this is the first book in the series so I thought I would be okay but I do not know. Riordan and Amara’s trying to find their way back to each other was nice. Although I must say she had more “dreamy” moments than I have ever read in a book and having sex right in the middle of intense times was a little strange.

This book is going to be hard to give a review.
Overall the storyline was good and characters were interesting and kept me reading. However, I felt like this was more like Book 3 in a book series and I was just popping in the middle of the story. If that was the case, then I would like it more only because it was my fault for jumping into a story mid way.
But when I researched the book series a little more I realized that this is Book 1. I understand that this is a spin off on another series and that in these cases there will be a little information from other stories but if this was supposed to be Book 1 then it had way too much back story that isn't explained and left the readers feeling they had no idea what was happening.
But putting that major flaw aside, the chemistry between these two is great. The spy/mafia story was really fun and a great concept. The characters were likable and kept me reading the entire book. But for me I will have to give it a lower rating on the confusion factor for people who think they are getting Book 1 when it really is more like Book 3 or 4 in a series.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

Collision Point is the first book in a romantic suspense series Brute Force. It's a spin-off series to Elite Ops. I haven't given such series a try but I'm intrigued by it since some of its characters made an appearance here and after checking the blurb. I had expectations it's going to be plot driven and has exciting actions in it. Unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations and I dislike several things.

The plot has a potential but the romance overpowered the suspense. It's frustrating when conflicts are building up, it's always interrupted by sex scenes. That happens majority of the chapters and I'm irritated. These characters need to prioritize important things first.. I mean, romance can wait. I do not like the hero. I don't mind alpha men but Riordan Malone was too territorial and possessive. I understand he's protecting his lover Amara but please, he really needs to control his raging hormones. Focus on finding Amara's abductors dude and ensure her safety. 🙄🙄🙄 I didn't bother about the revelations and the story was truly forgettable.

This is a spin-off series from Lora Leigh's Elite Ops series. I highly recommend reading those books first as this book is about a character seen in those along with some side characters that are main characters in some of those books. This first book is about Riordan “Rory” Malone and Amara Resnova. Rory is a member of Brute Force Protection and was Amara's bodyguard. Until things got a lot more personal between them. There is an incident with Amara and Rory and in the aftermath Amara loses part of her memory. Months later she tracks Rory and begs him to helps her find the people who are still trying to hurt her. And then the twists and turns begin.

There were parts of this book that I had a little trouble connecting with. But then once you get farther in everything makes sense and you fully get why things happened the way they did. I loved Amara. For everything she has been through she still manages to be strong, sweet, and innocent of a lot things. Rory came across as a jerk a few times until you realize how much he really cares and that he is trying to push her to help her in the long run. And the hurts they both suffer, it definitely makes you feel for them! All in all, I really liked it. I am looking forward to the next book in this series!

This is the first book in a the new series, Brute Force, which is an off shoot of the Elite Ops Series. Riordan Malone is more than a bodyguard to Amara Resnova. But after her abduction and torture she has no memory of what they were to each other. But her memory is slowly returning and along with it some very painful revelations. Riordan will also learn of a painful loss and he is determined to find out what is blocking Amara's memory. The truth will be painful and surprising.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press

This is an intriguing story. Amara and Riordan are great together. I love their chemistry. I enjoyed seeing a softer side to Riordan when he was with Amara.

Ivan is extremely overprotective and a bit meddlesome. However, it is his life and business that has put his only daughter in danger.

The story of Amara's missing memories of Riordan and the people who abducted and tried to kill her were enough to keep the story going. I feel that some of the revelations were a bit predictable. However, the story held my interest to the end. I believe that I will look for the next in the series to read. I am curious as to what happens to Amara and Riordan and it seems as if we might get a closer look at Ivan.

Hells yes! Its Lora Leigh, when I got this arc I had NO clue it was a spin off series to her older series, Elite Ops. I would recommended reading possibly the Wild Card book. but its not heaps needed, This was enjoyable, delightful sexy, VEY SEXY story! so much sex, followed by more sex, and more! This was definitely suspense erotica romance. I found myself enjoying it, Amara and Riordian were a fantastic match, I think if you are a Lora Leigh fan you are going to gobble this up, take a cold shower and highlight all them steamy sexy times to re read.