Cabe Moss is the final SEAL from Eagle Securities in this series to find his HEA. When he meets FBI agent, Amy Murray, he's interested, but Cabe has demons he hasn't dealt with and he's not quite ready for Amy to be in his life yet. Which of course means, she shows up on their next case, which all ties into the same group from the first two books with Lou and Six and Mac and Delaney and the Russians. I love the dynamic between these guys and their work at Eagle, but it was really heavy in this book. I felt more like I was reading a military/suspense novel rather than a romance book. Maybe that was the point? I don't know for sure.

TBH, I was looking forward to his story most of all. Tragedy usually equals angst, and angst usually equals feeling, and I'm all about the feels. There were't a whole lot of feels here though. The whole thing just missed the mark for me. I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Scarlett Cole's books. Which means, I either love them or I hate them. This one sort of fell toward the meh category in that scale. It wasn't <i>bad</i> per se, but I also wasn't really entertained. I felt like there was a lot of preparation and lead-up to a conclusion that was super predictable and boring. It got to a point where I was just skimming everything, including the smut--and if you know me, I rarely skim the smut. Cabe and Amy's connection didn't really feel genuine. I sort of felt like because it was on the page I was supposed to believe they had feelings for each other--the only problem is, I didn't feel it at all.

This was the first Scarlett Cole book I've read and I enjoyed it. Was is my favorite romantic suspense (or even favorite involving a SEAL)? No, but for the most part I liked the book, even if it did take me a week to finish since I wasn't dying to finish the story right away - well, not until the last 5 chapters when I stayed up late to see what would happen. Having not read the previous books in the series, I can say that there are some parts in this book that reference things that happened before, but I wasn't lost while reading - the author did a good job of not relying too much on a past storyline to tell this story.

Cabe Moss is a former Navy SEAL and now works for Eagle Security with his former teammates and childhood friends, Six and Mac. Cabe's fiance was killed in action two years ago and he's been just going through the motions of life ever since. That is, until he meets Amy Murray. He meets Amy in a bar as he's there remembering Jess on what would have been her birthday. And even though he thinks Amy is hot and he's attracted to her, his guilt over looking at another woman when he's there mourning his fiance, sends him running.

Imagine his surprise when Special Agent Amy Murray shows up at Eagle Security to work on a case together. They end up teaming up to go undercover to determine who is trafficking women and laundering money from a casino. Their chemistry is obvious and I'm surprised they lasted as long as they did before going at each other. I did love that Amy was a strong character who could handle things on her own and think on her feet. It's rare to find a strong heroine who doesn't need the hero to be her white knight. I liked Cabe once he gave Amy a chance, but understand that grief is a process and he was still processing things in his life post-Jess. It was heartwarming though when he visited her grave and even sweeter when he made changes at his home to make room for the new lady in his life.

I found the suspense/action to be average for this book - at least it was until the very end where things picked up, but even then, it was predictable and there wasn't much drama. Some details of the book were over my head - like how they counted cards - I honestly thought that was way too much info for most readers, but it was interesting.

Overall, the book was a good read. I thought the beginning was great and drew me in, the middle fell a bit flat, but the ending picked things back up again to end on a high note.

For some reason, I really struggled to focus when I was reading this book. I have previously enjoyed Scarlett Cole's writing, so I am not sure why. Amy and Cabe were fine. The story was fine. The side characters were fine. Just not remarkable for me. Maybe the subject matter, maybe distractions from real life? Who knows.

At the beginning of the story I loved Amy’s world of cards, poker, card counting, etc. It is just fascinating to me. I did not love Cabe’s whole vibe. Yes, he lost his fiancé but two years of visiting her grave and keeping her so close that no one else has a chance of getting in was too much. I wanted to shake him and say “snap out of it, get on with your life”. Fortunately, he does. The mission of catching the money launderers and sex slave traders was non-stop action. The second half of the book flies by and all of a sudden you are done. Cabe does realize he has to let go and learn to love again and his and Amy’s story is very sweet and by the end of the book I loved them both. This is a standalone story but to enjoy the full experience of the Eagle Security guys I think you need to read the first two books.

Loved this story, Cabe and Amy are great characters, they both have had their own issues in the past but the chemistry and connection they have for one another over comes that.

I am fairly new to Scarlett Cole's books and I can admit I've been missing out :) First, this can be read as a standalone with no issues so don't worry if you have't read the other 2 books!

Cabe and Amy are both interesting characters with flaws and imperfections that make them very likable. The storyline is fast paced and you'll be itching to read more and more.

I really enjoyed this book. It's adventures, secretive and entertaining. It's also sexy and sweet. Can be read as a standalone but would be better if you read the previous stories.

Ah this book is so hot, sexy and full of drama. I am in love with Cabe Moss, he’s so energetic and he makes me wish he was real. His time and experience in the SEAL world plays a big part in this story.

There are many twists and turns as you read this story and there are many things that you just cannot predict in any way at all.

I also love their chemistry with each other, it’s sexy and so much fun to read!

I definitely recommend this story!

4 stars!

I liked this book, mostly for all the things about money, recycling and casinos that I learnt, but the story was also fine, even if I have to admit I found a little bit of too much drama for two supposedly Professionists.

Questo libro mi é piaciuto, ma fondamentalmente per tutte le informazioni rispetto al reciclaggio dei soldi attraverso i casinò, ma anche la trama non era male pur se, secondo me, c'era un po' troppo dramma considerato che avevamo a che fare con due professionisti.

THANKS NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

Deep Cover is nothing more than a cliche Romantic Suspense novel that can't make it out of the planning stages. The story start off with enough story that will capture readers but soon falls apart and end up with nothing more than two characters in bed together. Its a easily forgettable novel and series and almost a waste of time.

Cabe is your typical broken Hero. Amy is hot, sexy woman who is hit on by every man and she wants to prove she is more than a pretty face. She crosses the lines she has drawn in the sand so many times. She end up more of a weak female character than a strong woman.

The characters are not interesting enough for this reader to want to continue you reading this series.

Author need to learn to find a blend in character development, romance, sex, and story without losing one of the major aspects of the story.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the advance copy of Scarlett Cole Deep Cover (Love Over Duty #3)

Loved the most recent story in the Love Over Duty series! I’m glad I went back and read the first 2 in the series before reading this one, the story is a continuation of the first two and I would have been confused if I had just picked this one up to read it. I love all the alpha males and equally strong female counterparts, I love women that can stand up to their man! Plenty of heat for those that want it, to me it’s not a good romance unless it has some, but there’s also plenty of mystery/intrigue to keep you guessing what’s going to happen next. All in all I would recommend it, it’s a great read!

This review is based on a galley copy from netgalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Deep Cover is the third book in the Love over Duty series and even though I have not read any previous books in the series, I was able to follow the story and characters without a problem. Cabe and Amy are thrown together when they are assigned to an investigation centered around a missing person and possible human trafficking and money laundering. Cabe is an ex-Seal and founder of Eagle Security and Amy will forever be the FBI agent who ratted out her boss for sexual harassment. Cabe is also still grieving the death of his fiancé five years earlier. I liked the two of them together and I understand the need to prolong the development of the relationship and the trust issues they both have but it was a little too much. That being said, I did like them together and thought they were not the typical romance novel couple where the man is the hero and the woman needs saving. A good, entertaining read.

This is a very interesting story, and I recommend you read the books before this one in this series. I liked it but want to read the others first.

I was given this ARC to give a honest review

I would definitely read the previous books in this series so you understand all the tie ins to the previous books and the relationships between the characters. This book is about Cabe Moss, who is best friends and partners with the characters from the previous books. And Amy Murray, an FBI agent who is assigned to help Cabe with an undercover mission. Cabe is still trying to get over losing his fiance 2 years ago. On the one hand, he wants to move on and be happy, but on the other hand he feels guilty for leaving her behind. Amy is still trying to get over what happened in her previous office and is hoping to be treated with respect in her new office. They are both being sent in undercover but for different reasons. Cabe wants to catch his bad guy and Amy just wants to find the women that are going missing. Neither realize that they are after the same person. And neither realize just what they will mean to each other.

I really liked this book. Cabe is a man haunted by his past and he struggles with it daily. Even with knowing how much he wants what his friends have, it's still a hard thing to do when someone you loved so much is no longer there. Amy had such a hard time in her previous workplace that is makes her extremely cautious in her new office. Almost to the point that she could lose what could be the best thing that ever happened to her. And then when you throw them together on a mission and force them into close proximity? It just brings the story to life! It was great!

I liked this book. Cabe is hurting from losing the love of his life. She fit into his life perfectly and their future had been what they dreamed of. Amy is trying to leave the stigma of her last job behind as she moves to her new postition in the FBI. With her looks, most people don't take her seriously in her job. Beautiful women are meant to be ogled, not have a brain.

The two of them meet up and the sparks are instant. I liked that there was tension in their second meeting and that Cabe admitted to being a jerk. I also loved how protective he was. He knew she could take care of herself, but he still wanted to be there for her. Plenty of action, romance was hot, and I just really liked all the characters here.

4/5 for me. I'm going to look back into this author's backlist of books!

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.

This is a new to me author. Even though this is not the first book in the series, I had no problem keeping up with the characters and the plot. The story was very unique and likeable. Amy and Cabe were a delight to get to know are a perfect fit.

Missing women, money laundering, and chemical weapons.

Not to mention a sexy special agent of the FBI who collides with an equally sexy ex-Navy SEAL.

Suspenseful, steamy and worth a read.

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough suspenseful romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

I have never read a book by Scarlett Cole before but I was very intrigued by the description of this book so thought I would give it a try. I really did enjoy this book and would recommend it to other readers. She has a very good writing style and kept the reader entertained and hooked on the story throughout. There was a bit of jumping around at the beginning that was sometimes hard to follow and a lot of bad guy characters to keep track of.

Basic synopsis of the book is that Amy, an FBI agent, is going undercover at a casino to help find women who have been disappearing. Cabe, a former Navy Seal and independent contractor, is also working this assignment but in order to find out a money laundering scheme through the same casino. Both are put on a joint task force to work together to complete their cases. Sparks are present between the two however both have past hurts that make it impossible to be together while they are working. Amy left her old FBI post due to sexual harassment and Cabe lost his fiancé to an IED; both are not ready for a relationship but neither can deny their attraction.

Of course the assignment is never simple and things get out of hand. It is up to Amy and Cabe to protect each other and solve the cases.

This book has a great storyline and I would definitely recommend. Only thing I found difficult was sometimes following the links between the bad guys in the books.

This story wraps up all the unanswered questions from the first two stoires. Loved how this one ended. Cabe finally finds happiness. All letters of the alphabet (CIA, FBI, HLS, and of course Eagle Security) have a mission to complete through working together to solve money laundering, Gambling without a license, and human trafficking. Gabe meets Amy while at a bar celebrating Jess's birthday - and feeling guilty that he is still alive, while she is 6 ft under. They had planned their life out together before she was killed on what was to be her last mission. Gabe accidentally bumps into Amy while at the same bar... sparks fly for both - but Gabe feels like he is unprepared for attempting to get wrth / date Amy. They later find out that they are assigned to the same mission - but must keep their prior meeting a secret from the FBI - due to Amy's past. I don;t want to give anymore of the plot away... well worth reading on a hot day/night.