3.5 Stars

Jack Lancaster is one of the survivors of a barn fire set but cult-leader, Quinton Zane to murder all the member’s children twenty years ago. His mother died that night, one of the many women murdered by Zane that same night. Since then Jack and his foster brothers have been hunting Zane even though he disappeared and supposedly died in a yacht fire. In the last book it was clear the maniac is very much alive, and aware of their investigative efforts putting all the brothers in danger.

Jack seems to be the special target of Zane because of his almost uncanny knack to predict the actions of criminals.

We meet Winter in the prologue as she uses her ability at hypnotism, which was pretty impressive! Years later she’s in Eclipse Bay, Oregon as a meditation therapist helping Jack to control his lucid dreaming, a tool he uses to sort out criminal cases. He needs her expertise, because lately these dreams turn into nightmares of flames and darkness. But Jack and Winter are thrown together as more than therapist and client when Winter is violently attacked.

Untouchable was entertaining from page one, the kind of book you could easily knock out in an afternoon. Lots of action, fast-paced, but it didn’t have the same zing that the previous book, Promise Not to Tell, had. Also, there were parts that felt a little farfetched, and while I don’t totally mind that given this is fiction, it does make it hard to buy into the story. Still, with that said, it was an exciting, fun read.

Book three of the Cutler, Sutter, and Salinas series this book is the conclusion to the guys past. This could be read as a standalone their history is explained in each book with the main character personal history as the focus but to get the full effect of hatred these guys have for Quinten Zane I would recommend reading all the books. I have been a fan of JAK for years now so I’m no stranger to Burning Cove or Jack and Winter’s landlady, Arizona Snow, I was so happy to see her.

Jack Lancaster is special he can see patterns where no one else can its one reason he makes such a good cold case investigator. Winter Meadows comes from a long line of hypnotist it’s an innate talent that also has a long line of screwing up lives so Winter reinvented herself as a meditation coach and a dream guide. Jack has vivid dreams that seem to get away from him and no doctor or sleep expert has been able to help they just think he’s delusional. Jack is skeptical about Winter when he first meets her but one session proved him a believer in her. After a month he’s already got a handle on his dreams and when he’s in her company he’s the most comfortable he’s ever been. On the night of their first date Winter’s past comes tearing into her living room and tries to kill her. Jack manages to save her but when her attacker mysteriously dies at the hospital before he can talk to the police Jack realizes it was more than just a coincidence and it all goes back to Zane.

Zane and Jack engage in a mental game of chess as they try and out guess the other. Zane’s plans are finally coming together but first he must get rid of Jack, Cabot, and Max but despite Jack’s lack of police training he is the most dangerous one to Zane and must be taken care of first. However Zane’s first mistake was going after Winter after that it was a back and forth struggle because this time Zane isn’t working alone and Jack and Winter are dodging two mercenaries at every turn. Up and Down the coastline Winter and Jack try and figure out Zane’s end game and how to stop him before he gets away again.

Overall, I loved this book it was a great way to close that chapter on their past with Zane. I do hope that JAK isn’t done with them yet they are great characters and I’d like to see their business expand to include more investigators, but if not it was a great conclusion. This is written third person, you really think your being omniscient as it has a shared perspective of Jack and Winter and also the bad guys but it still manages to surprise you. I liked the uncertainty of the relationship between Jack and Winter and how hesitant they both were to start or admit anything but once they did they were all in 100% and nothing could stop them or keep them from winning.

Jayne Ann Krentz is one of those authors I know I am going to enjoy. I don't need the blurb, or the cover, or even an idea as to who the book will feature to know that I am going to want to read it.

Jack and Winter's story is no different. I enjoyed it, I liked the characters, I liked the resolution of the story of the boys rescued from the cult. And, I loved the quirky nature of the characters.

I think, of all of the things I like about this author, the quirkiness of the characters is what I love the most. They are nerds, or a little awkward, or a little unsure of themselves, so they are even more approachable as characters, and they draw you in.

Telling too much about what happens in this one is a little spoiler-y, so I am going to say I enjoyed this, the characters, the appearance of one of my favorite characters who has been in other books...and I just appreciated the enjoyment of the story of this book.

I recommend this title.

Untouchable by Jayne Ann Krentz is one of the most amazing romantic suspense novels I have read. It has everything I looked forward to reading. The sense of danger, suspense, and romantic elements were played out well. I easily was swooped into the characters' backstories. What made them who they are now...and that was another bonus.

Jayne Ann Krentz made protagonists that lured me into the plot. They had this connection no matter how strange and they trusted their gut feelings. Especially, Jack. He's so different from most heroes. He doesn't pack a gun, never shot anyone, and packs a hot body. But most find him crazy. He has this gift. One that helps him solve multiple cold cases and maybe, it will help him catch the bad guy. A serial arsonist is on the loose and Jack and his adopted family have been trying to trace the ghost. But now, there might be a new trail to follow as he helps the woman he falls in love with. Winter is another great character. She too has a gift in a way. But it's more of a skill than a gift. She can hypnotize others. Not everyone can be hypnotized but most of the people Winter runs into can be. And when living in a dangerous world, she needs it more than ever. 

Overall, Untouchable, was an exciting journey. The emotional tolls were pulling at my heartstrings. I especially liked it when the good guy put a reassuring hand to comfort a killer as he dies. It was humanity at its best moments. Even the bad guy couldn't fathom why the cop was giving him kindness as he was dying.  I highly recommend this novel to all readers of Karen Harper, Sharon Sala, and J.T. Ellison.

Jayne Ann Krentz always delights and this newest book from Eclipse Bay is intriguing. Jack and Winter both have psychic abilities which can cause as much trouble as be helpful. Jack has trouble controlling his lucid dreaming and Winter helps him with that while they track a serial killer. The suspense kept me reading to find out what was going to happen next. I appreciated the way Winter took Jack's talent in stride and he believed in her too; he was the first man that didn't get scared away. I loved seeing Arizona Snow again. The happy ending was satisfying and it's an overall good read.

Jack Lancaster and his foster brothers were saved from a fiery death at the hands of a madman as teenagers. Their mothers tragically didn’t survive the incident, and the policeman who rescued the boys, Anson Salinas, became their foster father. As the boys grew into men, their goal was to find the cult leader, then known as Quinton Zane, and bring him to justice. The cunning and elusive killer has managed to avoid all their attempts to track him, but they are sure he’s still out there, planning his next con. Jack is a cold case investigator, and has the uncanny ability to lucid-dream, meaning he’s partially awake and able to manipulate his dreams, which often allows him more clarity in the cases he’s working on. When his fiery dreams begin to take a disturbing turn, Jack seeks help from sleep specialists, who seem to fear his ability and are unable to help him. Though expecting another failure, Jack seeks the help of Winter Meadows.

Winter is a former foster child herself, and is trying to start her own business as a meditation instructor. Winter has an impressive talent for hypnosis, and that, coupled with her intuition and intelligence, has caused her to be either feared or taken advantage of in the past. She’s able to steer Jack into a new direction which offers him much more control over his dreams. Though not very lucky in the romance department, Winter is greatly attracted to Jack, and hopes that he might feel something similar for her.

When an attempt is made on Winter’s life, and Jack rescues her, it’s just the beginning of a deadly scheme, put in place by none other than the man formerly known as Quinton Zane. Lucan Tazewell is the new identity that the con man has assumed. He knows that the foster brothers will never rest until he is dead or in prison, so he’s decided that it’s time to remove them permanently. He feels that Jack is the most dangerous to him and must be taken care of first.

Jack confides his history to Winter, only to find her accepting and supportive, unlike almost everyone else in his past. She doesn’t think he’s crazy or delusional, and, in turn, he accepts her abilities without fear. This acceptance of each other, added to the attraction they both are feeling, opens up a whole new level of intimacy and sharing and belonging that they have never been able to achieve with any other person.

UNTOUCHABLE has all of the elements that I love, and that hooked me on author Jayne Ann Krentz’s books. The story is exciting and fast paced. The hero and heroine are strong, intelligent, and unusual people, who have felt alone and somewhat outcast. I felt the genuine love between Jack and Winter, as well as their steamy passion. I cared about both of these characters and was so happy to see them find a true match and acceptance. Their romance is as significant to the story as is the suspense, which is the perfect balance for me, and I loved seeing them work together as well as love together. UNTOUCHABLE is truly a page turner, but with plenty of warmth and heart to make it a very satisfying read for fans of both romance and suspense.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for a free copy. This is an honest review.

Untouchable is the third in the Cutler, Sutter & Salinas series. The third brother Jack knows the villain from his childhood is still alive. To get a little help he goes to Winter a meditation therapist. Much to his surprise Winter is the key to his peace and maybe even to solving the case of Quinton Zane.

I love this author no matter what name she uses. I will always pick up her books. I read this really fast and found it really enjoyable. I was sucked in and did not want to leave. This was fast paced and it completed the story arc in a satisfactory way. I would recommend this series. You would probably be okay reading this as a stand alone but I recommend Krentz's world no matter what name she uses. I'll stop fan-girling now.

Last year, I enjoyed the second book from this series (out of order, of course, because I do that sort of thing when a book grabs my interest), Promise Not to Tell. It was also only the second book I'd read by the author and I was riveted to that story. I could barely wait to read this one to see what came of that big reveal at the end of the book. The final book, the final foster brother, and the big bad villain is back!

Untouchable is book three in a series about a foster family, an evil cult leader, and the women who find themselves along for the ride. I think each book can be read out of order though this one does wrap up the series so it probably shouldn't be read first if someone is planning to catch all three.

So, a family of an older man and three brothers not of blood, but held together by first circumstances and loyalty and now love are all doing their part to stop a true villain. Zane, the cult leader who killed their parents and tried to destroy them in a fire is still out there. They searched for him, but now the prey has become the predator. Jack, the FBI analyst brother is the focus of this last segment of the story. He delves into some of the darkest of cases particularly if arson is involved. He has a gift for getting inside the criminal's mind and it helps him solve cases that others cannot. But, it costs him. The darkness and filth would take over so he relies on Winter, a therapist to help him. Zane is gunning for Jack as the first to go down in the family that are all ranged against him to bring him down and stop him once and for all. But, Winter is in danger, too. She has a stalker and she's been attacked. With all that is going on, this pair can still feel the spark of attraction and now that its not doctor/patient, they might do something about it.

So, I was champing at the bit for this one after I finished Promise Not to Tell. I loved the adopted dad and brothers all fighting crime together and a good villain is always welcome. Toss in a romance and I'm happy. If you're sensing a 'but', there is a little one.

I honestly do not know what happened. I read it and enjoyed it to a certain extent, but it didn't quite grab me like the book before it. Maybe I let myself get too high an expectation or built up the villain as smarter than he ended up being. I wanted a little more romance development, but yet I didn't mind that the focus was elsewhere most of the time. I liked what I got and liked Jack and Winter and the group introduced from the earlier books. I enjoy how it felt like lots of unrelated stuff was going on until I saw how it corded together. And, yet, I was somewhat detached other than a couple exciting spots. Let's just say I don't have a solid reason beyond a few little niggles.

In summary, I enjoyed it and rooted on Jack and Winter. I was thrilled to see Zane come crashing down after all he did to harm others. I like the author's writing. This was an easy-read and engaging romantic suspense trilogy that I don't hesitate to recommend.

Cult survivor and cold-case investigator Jack Lancaster isn’t sleeping—and he’s turned to meditation coach Winter Meadows to help him get some ZZZs. When she’s attacked the pair team up and (romantic) sparks fly as they race to stop Quinton Zane, the murderous fire-loving former cult leader. A satisfying, fast-paced end to Krentz’s arsonist series

This is the third book of this series centering around Quinton Zane, three of the surviving boys from the cult he ended in a fiery blaze, and their foster father. Jack was a bit different from the other two. He was a bit more awkward and academic than the other two and less action oriented. Winter is an interesting character with her mediation and hypnotist abilities and I did love her family story. This was a quick read and definitely kept me turning pages. It was exactly what I expected from her books - fun and suspenseful.

This book wasn't perfect. While Jack and Winter were different characters the relationship felt like the same relationship I'd seen in the previous two books. As well, I'm not sad to see the end of the Quinton Zane plot. I'm not a fan of the whole master criminal plot and Zane is the master criminal to end all master criminals. I was satisfied to see the conclusion and I will miss Anson Salinas, Max, Cabot, and now that I've gotten to know him Jack.

This is a fun read that is perfect for some escapist destressing post-holiday reading. While it's not the most memorable of reads it was thoroughly entertaining and Jayne Ann Krentz will always be a must read for me.

Jack Lancaster is haunted by his childhood tragedy and along with his foster brothers determined to bring down the cult leader master mind responsible. While Quinton Zane has been elusive until recently, Jack has made great progress working with Winter Meadows to control his ability to walk a the crime in his mind without going down in flames. Now Quinton is coming for Jack and Winter...…… Is Jack ready for him?

A botched murder attempt on Winter brings the couple closer. Jack is convinced that it is an attempt by Quinton to take him down plus he's adding two plus two and fixing in on a car accident in Vegas which involved a fire and a body burned to a crisp which while innocuous on the surface seems to have Quinton's fingerprints all over it. Why? Who? As Jack and Winter team up to solve the crime and take down Quinton these answers will become a key factor in staying one step ahead.
This story runs on two converging tracks. Readers get a good view into Quinton's mind set and planning with a few hidden twists and turns to keep the readers involved. When Winter is kidnapped by Quinton's goons, Jack exercises all his new found skills to stay one step ahead and walk in Quinton's mind. Jack's mindscape and his process for solving crimes along with his newly honed skills thanks to Winter are fascinating.
The final showdown doesn't go a exactly as Jack had planned especially since Winter with her hypnosis skills lends a hand to influence the outcomes. Even though this is the concluding story in the Sons of Anson Salinas trilogy the story actually unfolds more like the other novels written under the author's Amanda Quick pseudonym. All in all a good read with enough suspense to keep you involved all the way to the end.

Highly satisfying end to this romantic suspense trilogy! The third foster brother, Jack Lancaster is up front and center with his story. I loved Jack. Jack, like his foster brothers, is an honourable man with a traumatizing past. What I loved most about Jack is how impressive his minds works. The constant answers with probability both amused and charmed me. His unique way to figure out issues through lucid dreaming appeals to me. As a person who both lucid dreams and at times solves issues through dreaming, I can understand Jack's method. I wish I was able to do as much as Jack because his brain power is at a much higher level. To match Jack's character, Ms. Krentz gives us Winter Meadows.

Winter may come across as a woo-woo free age fruit loop, but that would be inaccurate. Winter's history as it unfolds is an equality tragic one. My heart breaks for children whose parents pass away and there are no plans in place to take care of the child. The depression hell hole of many foster situations is alarming. There are hundreds of foster children every year who die because of neglect or abuse. Ms. Krentz lightly touches upon the horrors of a child abandoned. She doesn't dwell on it and bring a reader down. Instead, she gives a potential positive spin and hope of a better life for these foster kids. I can only hope life would imitate art in this instance. I digress.

In this third installment which can be read as a standalone, Jack's nemesis is back and the end game begins. I do recommend the previous books be read to better appreciate the gravity of the situation and clear understanding of why this manhunt is so critical. As Jack hunts for Quinton Zane, Zane's own history unfolds and it is also a dark one. It seems the experiences of a child during the formative years can define how they will become as an adult. The story builds slowly to the climatic showdown. The action scenes occur in short bursts. I felt as if the story spent more time with relationship building and character development. At times, I wanted the story to move along so I could get to the action parts. Although, the secondary characters do add an extra layer of complexity. I particularly enjoyed the cross reference with Arizona Snow and Eclipse Bay. This was a surprise and it felt like a homecoming as I recognized both the place and a pivotal character, Arizona.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The ending came a bit swifter than anticipated. It ended beautifully with all lose ends tied off. This romantic suspense is recommended to all readers.

UNTOUCHABLE is an engrossing page-turner that flows smoothly, with characters that come to life as realistic and likable or in the case of the bad guy, and as there is really more than one involved here, you can't wait for them to get theirs. We also get to go back to Ms. Krentz's world of Eclipse Bay and one of my favorite characters Arizona Snow, who has adopted Jack and Winter as people who belong to the Bay. The brothers, wives, and foster father all jump in to help put an end to the nightmares they have all endured -- but you will have to read UNTOUCHABLE to navigate through all the twists and turns expected in a Jayne Ann Krentz novel. Just do as I did ... sit down, hold on and enjoy!

Annetta Sweetko, reviewer for Fresh Fiction

My complete review may be found at: http://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=67444

3.5 stars

Untouchable offers the high-octane romantic suspense I’ve come to expect from Jayne Ann Krentz, but less of the humor and snappy dialog that are also her hallmarks. The plot moves briskly, introducing complications from the very beginning. As the third book in a trilogy involving three brothers and the tragedy that left them orphans, I anticipated answers and closure to the mystery that has haunted all three, and Krentz gave me both.

Neither the hero and the heroine struck me as particularly original; both are reminiscent of main characters from a number of Krentz’s other books. She also rehashes some themes from earlier books: lucid dreaming; a talent for hypnosis bordering on the psychic; a talent for sifting through a myriad of data and perceiving patterns (rather like Fallon Jones’s chaos talent.) In fact, reading Untouchable felt a bit like encountering the ghosts of other novels. The inclusion of Eclipse Bay and Arizona Snow, which both appear in several other series and stand-alones, only enhanced that effect.

None of the familiar elements diminished my enjoyment of the book to any great extent. Krentz may be formulaic, but she knows how to tell a story. More than that, she knows her brand and what her readers expect, and she delivers. Untouchable may not be Krentz at the very top of her game, but it’s an entertaining ride all the way.

This heart-pounding thriller had a bit of everything–a fast-paced plot, lucid dreams of a fire maze, a decades old mystery, a stone cold villain, and a dash of romance! I know of Jayne Ann Krentz (who doesn’t? She’s published so much and under more than one name!), but this is the first book of hers I’ve read. It is such a fun read!!! I can see why she’s so popular, and I look forward to reading more from her. Untouchable felt like watching a movie–I totally flew through it!

About the Book

Quinton Zane is back.

Jack Lancaster, consultant to the FBI, has always been drawn to the coldest of cold cases, the kind that law enforcement either considers unsolvable or else has chalked up to accidents or suicides. As a survivor of a fire, he finds himself uniquely compelled by arson cases. His almost preternatural ability to get inside the killer’s head has garnered him a reputation in some circles–and complicated his personal life. The more cases Jack solves, the closer he slips into the darkness. His only solace is Winter Meadows, a meditation therapist. After particularly grisly cases, Winter can lead Jack back to peace.

But as long as Quinton Zane is alive, Jack will not be at peace for long. Having solidified his position as the power behind the throne of his biological family’s hedge fund, Zane sets out to get rid of Anson Salinas’s foster sons, starting with Jack.

Reflection

I’m a bit bewildered when describing this book because on the one hand, I was a bit confused at the beginning and felt like I must have missed part of the story. Then I realized that is because this is the third in a series. But as I kept reading, I realized I hadn’t missed anything at all! This book completely works as a standalone and the storyline I thought I had picked up from another book is in fact contained in this story. So give it a chance to unfold, readers! I promise all will make sense!

I had a really fun time with this book. It almost felt a bit like action verging on fantasy, because of the lucid dreaming storyline (the dreams are fascinating!), the hypnotism, and because of the academic professor-turned-detective with gorgeous eyes and a deadly fist. I loved the few scenes narrated by the mysterious assassins (you’ll have to find out for yourself who they are)! They felt like characters from a movie–clad in designer duds and sneaking around cleaning up “messes” for their boss.

Winter is such a wonderful character. We got glimpses of her story, and that is the one I thought I missed. Trust me when I say you’ll learn more about the beautiful, haunted Winter! I loved her backstory, as well as her character in the novel. Her grounded approach to meditation and reflection might be just what Jack needs!

All together, this was a fun, heart-racing thriller with a great ending. I hope readers enjoy it!

A riveting romantic suspense with a large dose of suspense and a dab of romance, that kept me on my toes!

Jayne Ann Krentz is a comfort read for me, I remember reading her ages ago... there are few authors I read both in my 20s and my 40s and JAK is one of them.... this is the third book in this series and the first book I read... from what I can tell each book is self-contained and about a different foster brother.... I think what I missed from not reading the previous books is the villain was not completely fleshed out... other than that I believe this book can absolutely be read as a standalone, but after reading this book you might want to go back and check out the other brothers stories....

Jack is a consultant for the FBI working cold cases... having lost his mother to a fire a lot of his investigation involves cases of fire, he also has some dream/sleep issues.... I have to admit I never completely understood or bought into some of Jack’s dream scenes in this book.. I think he was hunting for people in his dreams, I’m not sure, I have to admit this was a pretty confusing part of this book... in all honesty this did not need to be included, but that’s my opinion.... The positive side of this dream searching was this is how he met Winter Meadows... A meditation therapist with a fabulous name! Soon after meeting, Jack and Winter had the bad guys after them... this pursuit took them up and down the California coast...

I really liked how they investigated the criminals, I liked how Jack looked into the cold cases and put the pieces together... I liked the chemistry between Jack and Winter I thought it very organic... and I really love the character of Winter... I would have really enjoyed an entire book just about her she was very strong and resourceful and sassy.... I also would have really loved some more scenes with all three of the brothers, I really would’ve liked to see that bond more... but perhaps that is something I missed in the previous books?

A fast-paced, action packed, tension filled story that will appeal to fans of romantic suspense! Recommend!

*** many thanks to Berkley for my copy of this book ***

Jack Lancaster was introduced to us in previous books in the series (though I do not believe you have to have read them in order to enjoy this book). He is one of a trio of boys who were fostered by Anson Salinas after their mothers died in a fire caused by a cult leader, Zane Quinn. The cult leader that the rest of the world thinks perished in the last fire he set. But Jack and his family know better. They know that Zane is still out there pulling strings. And Jack is using his skill as a lucid dreamer who closes cold cases to go after Zane.
Winter Meadows is a meditation therapist who helped to get Jack past his last block. She is hiding in Eclipse Bay after having a really bad experience with a client at her last job. Normally, she wouldn't date a client, but Jack has just ended his sessions and is now fair game. Except that Jack may have to help her face an old enemy. And then she may have to help him.
There was so much going on in this book that refers to other Krentz books that it kept me somewhat removed from this story. I also didn't get the feeling that Jack and Winter had found an HEA. Their relationship didn't seem any deeper than attraction.

Three stars
This book comes out January 8
ARC kindly provided by publisher and NetGalley

Fifteen years before showing up in Eclipse Bay, Winter was a runaway spending time in multiple foster homes; she is determined to stay safe from the monsters roaming the streets.

However, she meets Jack Lancaster, a lucid dreamer, who has realized the "will he never go away" Quentin Zane is alive--this news threatens Lancaster and his brothers and father as they were all there the fateful night Zane burned down the cult housing were he had immured everyone. On a few escape.

Present Day in Eclipse Bay, Winter and Jack are destined to meet. Winter is now too a danger to Zane.

Someone is trying to kill anyone who knew Zane once upon a time.

I generally love Jayne Anne Krentz, but I found UNTOUCHABLE aptly titled. I spent the first 25% of the book checking the copyright. I was sure I had read this before. This happened a lot in that first 25%. And then I found that I had read this before--in every other novel using the Eclipse Bay setting.

This reads like a fill in the blanks story. We've read it all before, and now we are just slotting in new names.

I almost always love Jayne Anne Krentz--this book was a disappointment.

This is the third book in a trilogy, so while the story stands alone, you'll get more backstory with Zane by reading the first two, When All the Girls Have Gone and Promise Not to Tell.

Full confession: I have been in a reading slump for a month. I forced myself to finish another book I recently reviewed, but other than that, put aside all new books to re-read others. Untouchable broke the slump! It is classic JAK and a very satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.

Jack is seeing Winter for therapy because he's having night dreams and sleepwalking, which is terrifying to others (even those doing a sleep study). She's helped him restructure his dream issues and process them differently. Because he feels comfortable on his own now, he asks her to dinner and quits seeing her as a client. They have neighbouring cottages and later that night he realizes that something is happening - Winter is being attacked by a former client who was stalking her and forced her to leave California. If you've read the Eclipse Bay books, you're going to see a familiar face as their landlady, who also comes to the rescue with Jack.

The stalker's acknowledgement that a friend helped him find her sends them into a deeper mystery that leads back to Quinton Zane. He is still keeping tabs on and planning to end the lives of Jack and his brothers, as they have never forgotten how he destroyed their lives and killed their mothers years ago.

Both Winter and Jack lost their parents at a young age and wound up being raised by foster parents. They have things they keep private that keep them apart from others- Jack with his dreaming/sleepwalking that disrupts his relationships and jobs and Winter with the ability to hypnotize. Please note that she only uses this power when harm is threatened, not as part of her practice if that's a concern. Both are feeling untethered but are drawn to Eclipse Bay and trying to figure out the future because they have trouble with work - Jack specializes in cold cases but doesn't make a living off of it, keeps moving around teaching college courses, and Winter's career in hypnotic research was derailed so she switched to therapy until she had to disappear. They have various mysteries to solve and connect and have to move forward individually and together.

Untouchable leans more towards suspense than romance and the pacing was great. Krentz fans will be delighted with this installment and it's great for any reader looking for romantic suspense.

Krentz is a master of romantic suspense and Untouchable brings that suspense factor back full force. Cult leader out for revenge? Heck yeah! I am not sure why I find books about evil cults so fascinating, but I really do.

If you haven't read the previous 2 books in the series, its okay. All you really need to know is that 3 boys were fostered together by a man and they formed their own little family of sorts. Another plus in my book is that Jack works for the FBI as an analyst. Another trope I adore. Its a bit of a cat and mouse game between Zane, the cult leader, and Jack for most of the book. However, once Winter, his new age guru (meditation specialist), is in danger from a stalker, she and Jack move from doctor/patient to man saving woman.

I thought the plot was well written and moved at a good pace. Krentz does write good suspense. What was missing for me was the romance. Don't get me wrong, there is a romance between Jack and Winter. I just didn't buy it. I felt like there wasn't anything between them. It fell really flat for me. However, my interest in the tension between Zane and Jack kept me reading. I think this would have been better if there was no romance at all. It felt forced into the story and, for the first time in my life, I liked the romance less than the rest of the story. Weird, right?!