This is a sweet love story between Sarah and Cole, that will get you hooked from the start. A grumpy alpha male and a kind nurse meet because Sarah needs a course in self defense from Cole, and what can go wrong? Not much :)

I read this in one sitting since I had a hard time putting it down. It will be published September 10th so be on the look out!

3,5 stars rounded up.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for kindly providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

ARC received for review

So excited to see Cole, Felicity's BFF, get his own book. Sarah is a great addition to the Ace Security family and perfect for Cole. Lots of romance, hot sex, bad guy, and all the previous peeps on hand to help.

Thank you very much Ms. Stoker for making the pleading, sad face to your editor so you could write this book.

It's okay.
Typical Susan Stoker Hero, protective, caring and selfless.
He is a bit mean to her at the start, but sorts it.
Heroine has someone leaving her gifts so needs Ace security.
Hero says he hasn't dated in forever, heroine hasn't for about 4 years.
There are appearances from previous characters and couples in the series with references to their stories so best to read the series in order not to spoil it.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Stalker issue but nothing sexual, he has developmental issues.
Bit patronising but a safe read for those looking for devoted Hero, non manwhore.

Bit insta, I love you and talk of babies was very quick.

HEA.
Epilogue.

Sarah is a certified nurses assistant and has been receiving gifts and letters from a patients son. She contacts Ace Security but they send her to a gym to get self defense lessons. She meets Cole, the owner, there and he tries to get out of the meeting, so she leaves. He chases her down and apologizes and tells her he will give her lessons. The more time he spends with her the harder he falls. Cole believes her about the stalker even though the police didn’t. When she disappears, Cole will move heaven and earth to find her.
I absolutely loved this story. It has suspense, sex, and a little humor. Cole is the kind of guy everyone wishes they would find. Sarah is sweet and doesn’t see the bad in anyone. I read this in one day because I couldn’t put it down.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *

Another winner! This is a wonderful contemporary romance that loved. Sarah is a CNA who's been a bit lost since her dads' death a few years before and Cole is the part owner of a gym. Sarah turns to Cole for self defense lessons when she is being stalked, and, while he helps her, sparks fly. I found myself totally engrossed and invested in their story.

In addition to the hot romance and the swoon-worthy characters you would expect in one of this author's novels, she also touches on high functioning mental retardation and a character that is lost and floundering on his own. She does this with a gentle touch that respectful and relatable.

I stayed up way too late into the night to finish this book and found myself flipping pages just as quickly as possible. This one is a must read. The author is on my must read authors' list and, if you're a fan of the genre, should be on yours as well.