This is my first time reading a book by Rebecca Zanetti and I enjoyed it but not quite as much as i'd been hoping that I would, don't get me wrong the story has a great plotline and the characters have a well built background but it just didn't quite hit the mark for me.Pippa has been on the run for seven years and is hiding from a cult that is lead by Isaac the mad Prophet, then there's Malcolm her new neighbour who's an ex undercover cop that just wants an easy life, they kind of get unknowingly set up and pushed together, him to help protect her and her looking for someone to help her forget her past and save her.
This had the making of a brilliant story but it was just so slow at the beginning and I had to keep putting it down and coming back to it time and again, it took me until I reached at least about 70% before it became really gripping. It was actually well written but just seemed to be too dragged out. I must mention though that the best character of them all was Roscoe he had me laughing so much with his antics! On one final note it does have a very satisfying ending which made it worth the read.
3.5 stars.

This is the first book that I have read by Rebecca Zanetti and I find myself doing my happy dance because I found another amazing author! This story is well-written and fast-paced with white hot romance. The dynamic characters tip the scales into a 5-star read. Definitely a great start to what looks to be a wonderfully addicting new series!

It left me breathless until the very end! I'm going to fall in love with this series. Mal and Pippa's story will knock your socks off! Both characters become better versions of themselves and in the end, they save each other. Zanetti winds the tension slowly throughout the whole book until the end, when everything unravels and you find yourself at the edge of your seat trying to catch your breath.. I can't wait until the next book to experience it again.

I couldn't put this book down once I started it. Pippa is a serious introvert and on the run. Malcolm is an ex-cop who just wants some peace. Two people with traumatic pasts get a second chance in this red hot romantic suspense novel. Loved it!

I’m a RZ junkie...freely admit it. I enjoyed this but I will say I didn’t connect with Pippa like I tend to do the female leads this author writes. The supporting cast from Requisition Force is wonderful and I truly cannot wait for more on this quirky, wounded, and dangerous group.
Mal and Pippa...they worked well, truly. Mal is alpha but wounded and even though his job caused him lots of hurt he was amazing at it. Pippa wasn’t anything special, and that’s saying something since she’s supposedly so. This story is an excellent start to a new series with action, humor, steamy moments and romance.
This was a complimentary advanced reader copy provided by the author or publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.

A new book from Rebecca Zanetti in a new series? YES PLEASE! This new book, Hidden kept me guessing from the very start and made me feel on edge, eagerly eating up the pages far too quickly for my peace of mind. Hidden is wholly alluring and this Requisition Force series is my new addiction from Miss Zanetti. Every time I think that Rebecca has written all the good books, she brings something brand new into the fold that changes EVERYTHING. This new book is intense. Its a romantic suspense with one incredible hero and one strong heroine who I loved.

Pippa is a really amazing heroine. Sweet, brave, loyal with a great sense of determination and boldness that is endearing. And Mal is an all around sexy alpha who believes in saving those that need it. He made me feel hot and flushed and craving his protective and possessive side. I really REALLY liked these two EVER so much! Everything about this book made me desire MORE...MANY more books from Miss Rebecca Zanetti.

Hidden is BURSTING with high octane suspense, white hot passion, and one amazing plot. I am so very much looking forward to Fallen! Hidden gets a HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR FIVE GLORIOUS SHOOTING STARS!

Pippa has been on the run from a cult headed by a man who calls himself the Prophet. Her Mother is a member of the cult. The Prophet had special plans for Pippa but she ran away the night before the first step in his plans. prophet has never given up finding Pippa. Pippa is about to have a very special birthday and the Prophet has plans for Pippa. He also has plans for an event that will kill dozens of people and no one knows where it will happen. Malcolm is an ex cop who is tired of working undercover but can’t resist when he is asked to get close to Pippa to find out what she knows. He is convinced she is innocent but other working with him aren’t so sure.

This is the start of a new series and I look forward to reading more books in the series. This book has suspense, romance and some great characters for future books. I loved Roscoe the dog and you will too. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy of this book.

Highly recommended
This is a fast paced contemporary romance. It was easy to become engaged in the book. Well developed plot, troubled but interesting H/h. Quirky and humorous secondary characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. I hope this is the beginning of a new series and hope secondary characters get their own stories.

I was given a few copy of this book by Netgallery in exchange for an honest review.

LOVED THIS BOOK! I have been a Rebecca Zanetti fan for years but none of her past romantic suspense novels really pushed my buttons. I tended to prefer her paranormal series. That being said, I read the teaser chapter for Hidden and knew I needed this book in my life… immediately. Boy was I right.

I was on the edge of my seat from page one and Ms. Zanetti kept me panting for more the entire book. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! Hidden stars Pippa, a woman in hiding from a violent past and Malcolm, an ex-cop with tons of demons. They’re thrown together by outside forces and proximity and are immediately drawn to each other. The chemistry between Pippa and Mal is practically incendiary

The cult elements both fascinated me and freaked me out a little bit (in a good way). The mystery had me looking for clues on every page and the sexy, sexy romance had me working my hand fan. Hidden is everything I have come to love and expect from a Rebecca Zanetti book with a gritty, real world feel. The only part where I had to suspend my disbelief was the alcoholic, high heel wearing ex police dog. That was a little crazy, but also so hilarious and the perfect comedic relief, I forgive a little bit of zany.

While Pippa and Mal are falling in love, working through each other’s lies, and confronting their own problems, Ms. Zanetti is building a fantastic new crew of quirky characters each begging for their own book. Zanetti artfully crafts the suspense plot, romantic elements, and new cast into one complete book with a satisfying happily ever after that leaves you wishing the entire series was already written and released. Each character was well developed and I am invested in the entire new team. All I can say is: write faster please!!

**I received an ARC of this book in order to provide an honest review**

Another hit for Rebecca!
Rebecca has the talent to write characters that we have no other choice but to fall in love with. Whether they are old characters that we are visiting again or a whole set of characters that we can't wait to find out more about.
Mal and Pippa will no doubt be joining a long list of favorite characters in Rebecca world.

HIDDEN is a new series set around new characters. Each of them misfits in their own way. We have a prison convict, Shrink with secrets, a leader who is on the hunt for a killer, a former undercover agent who just wants to left alone, a kitten loving man whose talent is torture and even a cross dressing dog you can't help but fall in love with. I mean really, what more can you ask for!

Hidden is the first book in a new series--which I am so excited about--and so happy to read. Pippa is a woman with secrets, who is scared of everything, but her new and mysterious neighbor makes her feel safe and ready to come out of her shell. Only, Mal has some secrets of his own.
I absolutely loved this book! The story started right in on the action from page one, and didn't let up. It seems like there are stories everywhere in the media on cults these days, and for someone who loves to read about them, this book was perfect.
I highly recommend this if you are looking for a fast paced, well written romantic suspense.

Hidden opens up with intensity and drama in author Rebecca Zanetti’s character’s Malcolm West and Pippa Smith, and then trails off into a confusing mist of random bouts of slapstick humor that really did not fit in with the beginning of the books dark overtones, random moments of unnecessary BDSM between Pippa the trauma survivor and Malcolm the PTSD sufferer, and too many storylines to focus on the central drama. If Zanetti’s goal was to set up a storyline for the next book in this series, the amount of time spent focusing on the other sideline characters came across as premature, forced and unnatural.

I also found myself heartily disliking Pippa— I thought a lot of her behavior was utterly dumb— especially after being in hiding for many years she cluelessly ‘forgets’ all of her fixed training when Malcolm’s pretty face comes into her starved view.

I really wanted this book to be an intense, action packed thriller, instead Hidden read like a wannabe sexy episode of Criminal Minds, and I’m still trying to come to terms with the impression left in my well-read imagination.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Advanced Readers Copy via Netgalley...:)

I am a huge fan of this author so when I heard there was a new series coming out, I could not get my hands on this book fast enough........and of course it did not disappoint.

Pippa is a recluse and unless she really has to, then she does not leave her house. She has been hiding for years and staying hidden has what has kept her alive all this time.

Malcom is a ex detective. After being undercover on a assignment for the last 2 years, in which he became friends with his mark who he was then forced to kill, he is having a hard time putting everything behind him and moving on. When he moves in to his new house in a quite neighbourhood he is immediately drawn to the pretty women hiding behind the curtains watching him move in.

What neither of these 2 know is that strings are being pulled in order for them to live next door to each other. Malcom is being recruited to join a new task force and he soon learns that his shy neighbour is not all what she seems to be........hidden passports, $20 000 worth of cash, a bug out bag....these do not compute with the women that he is drawn too. Mal will have to go undercover again as he races against time to find out what Pippa is hiding.

I enjoyed these 2 characters and of course being introduced to the rest of the Requisition Force who we will get to see more of as the series unfolds.......Oh did I mention the hilarious high heel wearing, bourbon drinking, lipstick eating dog?

Another great read from the queen of mystery and suspense and I cannot wait till the next book in the series!!!!

I thought the plot of this romantic suspense book sounded really interesting, so I decided to give it a try; I'm so glad I did! I was riveted to the storyline of this first book in a new series. Because this is the first book in a series, some time is spent setting the stage for this entire group and introducing all the characters, not just the two leads in this story. However, every second is worth it. All of the characters are so well developed that I am already excited about reading each of their stories. The writing itself flows very well, and the intrigue is nicely done. The two main characters in this one--Mal and Pippa--are wonderful together; their journey to their HEA is hard-earned and a delight to be a part of. This is the first book I've read by this author, and I'm really happy to have had this opportunity to discover her via NetGalley. I hope all the books in the series are this well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing an ARC for review.

What happens when two people are living lies and those lies converge by pure chance?

Malcolm is a former undercover cop just looking for some R&R in his new home when his past career comes back to haunt him. There’s a new task force being formed and Malcolm lands smack dab where they wanted him to be. Next door to their mark, Pippa.

Pippa escaped her former cult family, only to go into hiding from the leader. She’s become kind of a shut-in, rarely venturing out for fear of being located. She’s tough and determined to survive alone, but there’s just something about her new neighbor that has her intrigued...and feeling butterflies.

I was excited to learn Zanetti had a new series and thrilled with this cast of characters. The suspense came later than I expected, but the storyline was strong and the romance was great. I also liked the Requisition Force team members. The oddball group was diverse and highly entertaining, including Roscoe, the wackiest German Shepherd I’ve ever read! I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Pippa has passports in different names, different identities and a whole lot of secrets that scare her and overwhelm her, so when a tough looking Malcolm moves in next door she has every reason to be suspicious. He's scarred, tough and focused, and she should be running in the opposite direction instead of into his arms. This darkly sexy and intense man knows how to reach Pippa at her most vulnerable. When she finds out that the ex-undercover cop is better at the lying game than she is, Pippa knows that the people who are trusting her need her now more than ever. Hiding from a dangerous cult with a “cleansing” mission isn't to be taken lightly. Can she do what needs to be done alone?

Malcolm and the new team he is on are as imperfect as they come. Together they will battle and find the truth even if they have their own agendas. They'll need to co-operate long enough to save Pippa and her friend. That's when an under-cover ex-cop comes into play.

At times this book is intense and nervy, but out of the blue it will make you laugh out loud. It's full of twists and unique individuals who will entertain and draw you into their world. Make way for a new team that has ripped muscles, strange animals and brains. This one will capture you.

I loved this book The characters were so well developed and sucked you in more as the pages turned. Pippa was a great character who had a bad childhood and had escaped from a cult. Mal was an ex-cop but was investigating the cult with another agency. There was lots of action and some suspense as the story unfolded along with some humor. Secondary characters were also well developed and made me want to read more about them. Along with interesting characters there was also Roscoe, a German Shephard with his own little quirks and great personality. I couldn't put this book down! I look forward to the next book in this series!

Highly suspenseful and quite the story line. I could not wait to see where it was going and who was doing what. Only frustration I had was it took a little to long to find out exactly why Pippa was hiding and why she was they way she was. I almost put it down because I was tired of waiting and the other parts of the story were getting good and I didn't just want to skip ahead and miss those parts. Loved the character introductions and have to say the dog makes the story and the band of misfits coming together will make for great future reads. their personalities and quarks were explained by their interactions with others and not just narrated which often times becomes boring.. By expressing their personalities in their conversations and actions, it allows the reader to get a glimpse into their questionable background and makes you think about what happened in their background to make them they way they are now. By far an excellent read and will definitely look forward to another in the series.

Thank you for the early copy.

I picked this up because of the cover and the plot. It was an well done novel. I recommend this for fans of thrillers!

Pippa has been hiding for years from a cult she escaped from. She is a shut in and has only one friend Trixie, that escaped with her. The Prophet of the cult wanted her as his and planned to marry her when she turned eighteen but she left the night before.
Malcolm aka Mal was an undercover cop but has retired and moved in next door to Pippa. He gets a job offer to work with Homeland Defense Department but they are on their own. His assignment is to find out what Pippa knows about the cult. So he’s undercover once again. It’s hard to get close because she’s afraid of people. He slowly works his way in and becomes infatuated with her. Pippa thinks he’s a government worker that keeps requisitions for paper, pens, etc. Mal is also going undercover at the cult to find out what they are planning and how long they have to stop it.
Pippa finds out Mal has known who she was the whole time and she packs her stuff and leaves. Before she gets far she gets a call from Isaac, the supposed prophet, wanting her to return or he’ll kill her friend Trixie. Before she gets to go, Mal catches her and takes her back to the office. Where she is interrogated and then a plan is made to stop Isaac but she must go to him. Mal isn’t happy but can he save her in time before all heck breaks loose?
This is the first in a new series and I absolutely love it!! You have a crazy cult, action, lies, sex, an alcoholic dog and a cute kitten. The characters are interesting and funny. The story will keep you hooked until the very end. I can’t wait for the next one. Ms. Zanetti knows her stuff and writes it so you feel like you’re right there with them.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *