I received a review copy of Lethal Nights via Netgalley and was really excited about it. I have read the other two books in the Brute Force series and I have been looking forward to reading Ilya's story. I recommend reading Dagger's Edge first because that is where Ilya's character is first introduced. If you have been reading Lora Leigh's books as long as I have (almost 20 years) you know that characters from other series will often be mentioned and Lethal Nights takes place in the town where Nik from Renegade (Elite Ops) lives with his wife and daughter. Ilya also has ties to Russia as Ivan and Nik do and his past is coming back with a vengeance and the woman that owns his heart is in the crosshairs! Emma Jane Preston has been living a quiet life in Maryland. She is Nik's receptionist for his security business and is married to his cousin. Ever since she met Ilya Dragonovich a year ago, she has been fascinated by him but never thought that she would see him again. As much as Ilya tried to keep the outside world from knowing how often he thought about Emma, trouble still found her and it is time for him to publicly claim the woman that privately claimed his heart. Now I bet that this sounds like a really good story right? I had such high hopes because I am such a fan but sadly Lethal Nights is an average story for me at best. There are a lot of gaps in the action and storyline so I just couldn't connect with the characters very well. There's plenty of steam but I need more that that. I am hoping that when the paperback comes out that the story has been tweaked a bit because this version was lacking and not up to the standards of previous books. If you haven't read Lora Leigh's romantic suspense books before I recommend going back as far as you can find them because the Elite Ops series as well as the Tempting Seals are all excellent books. I also recommend reading this one because it was good, it just wasn't great. I will still be picking up a paperback to add to my collection.

Lora Leigh delivers, once again, a terrific novel! Lethal Nights is suspenseful, sensual and exhilarating story. There's a lot of action to keep your blood running, but is also filled with secrets. surprises, a little bit of humor and a whole lot of romance while a legend unfold before our eyes. I devoured this book. I couldn't stop reading! And can't wait to read what's next in this fantastic world the author has created.

Dragon finds its mate in this intense slow-developing story. When Ilya meets Emma he knows that she is special for him but although he says that to nobody somehow Emma life is in danger and Ilya will do everything to protect his mate. A great story between two well developed strong character. Emma is great as a person and she sees the good that is in Ilya. Ilya doesn't fell worth of Emma but love has its way. I loved reading this book, another great one in the series.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

Ilya is a dangerous man with dangerous enemies. He wants Emma Jane with his every breath but knows that being in her life will put her in danger. When danger comes to her door, there is nothing that will keep him away.

Emma Jane seems like a complete innocent but she is intelligent and more than a match for Ilya. She will do whatever is needed to keep him. She is no pushover.

Liked both characters very much.

Dragon has a tattoo of- wait for it- a dragon- wait for it- on his face. Yep, he's the hero with the dragon tattoo. He's also hot. Emma Jane is his polar opposite so when they first meet when he buys her home to make it into a safe house, they ignore the attraction, sort of. Then, however, she's threatened and he rides in to protect and save her, which is when thinks heat up. He's the more interesting character due to his back story. You know how this is going to turn out but that's ok - think of it as a candy treat. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is the third in a series but it's fine as a standalone.

I loved the series that led to this and most books by Lora Leigh. This one fell short.

How does an obviously strong female who knows their worth change so much in the presence of a man? I didn't like it. I wasn't a fan of the whole dragon mate thing either.

That aside, like any Lora Leigh book it had steamy moments and heart wrenching ones! Definently worth reading if you've read other books in the series!

Lora Leigh is one of those authors I just can’t quit. I feel like I’ve outgrown her, but it just doesn’t seem to matter. I keep coming back for more. In Lethal Nights, we’re taken back to the Brute Force series. This is the third book in the series and my first of the series. That’s fairly uncommon as I don’t generally read out of order. I didn’t feel very lost while I was reading, so it’s safe to say that you can jump in anywhere in the series.

Brute Force has made a deal with Emma Jane Preston’s in regard to using her house as safe house when they are in need of one. This is a common practice for Brute Force though they don’t generally go looking for people. The situation is different for Ilya Dragonovich who is drawn to Emma Jane from the beginning. He knows that the time isn’t right for Emma Jane as she just started divorce proceedings. He leaves her with a kiss, promising that he will be back for her.

It’s a year later and Emma Jane is in trouble. She’s becoming the target of multiple assassins and no one can figure out why. The trail seems to be non-existent which worries Ilya. Coming back into Emma Jane’s life was what he planned all along, but not because she was in danger.

Emma Jane knows that she will fall for the man with the dragon tattoo on his face. His dragon seems alive to her, which she knows is impossible. What she doesn’t know is that it is alive, but only to the person that is meant for the man.

It took me a long time to read this book. It was very slow moving at first. When it did get going, it really got going. I liked the meat of the story as well as how it concluded. While I don’t generally read very many romantic suspenses anymore, I really ended up liking this one.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

*Note: This review will post on September 30, 2019 at the following link:

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Lethal Nights was an interesting story, with interesting characters. That I did enjoy, even though for me it was a little hard to get into. But there's no denying it did have a lovely mixture of darkness, suspense and mystery. Not to mention when the sex occurred, it was super hot. Still, I did struggle even having read the two previous stories, and for some reason it took a while to really hook me in. There were also parts I couldn't quite connect with. Including the mystical elements surrounding Ilya's tattoo. Plus, I felt this story was struggling to place itself as either paranormal romance or romantic suspense. Yet even so, this was a well written tale and there was a lot in there I genuinely liked, but it just didn't come together enough to really engage me. And whilst it's probably not my favourite of the series its by no means the worst.


**I was kindly provided with an ARC by St Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review**

Lethal Nights was an awesome read !

With this third book in her exciting Brute Force series Lora Leigh has once again delivered a great story that immediately had me hooked from the first page and left me craving the next book already. This book gave me all the feels ! One minute I wanted to laugh at Emma Jane with her teasing of Ilya about his dragon tattoo, but then I felt like crying at everything Ilya had endured, and even wanting to hurt the person responsible for all of the bad things in both of their pasts. The most important feeling in this gamut of emotion was how happy I felt as these two amazing characters slowly found the way to their much deserved happy ending together.

This book was intense ..... to say the least. Ilya and Emma Jane were perfect together so it was easy to get lost in the magic of their romance, the steamy sexiness, and the suspenseful action. Lora Leigh is the queen of romantic suspense. She always delivers an outstanding story, that is perfectly written with loads of action, and amazing characters who somehow find their way into my heart. I just know that I'm going to love each book before I turn the first page.

As usual, I absolutely loved this book and can't wait for the next one from Lora Leigh !

This is my favorite of this series. Emma Jane is just getting out of a bad marriage and Ilya walks into her life. He knows he can't start something with her because she isn't divorced yet. He is there to help her and he knows he has to leave her alone. Not only because her divorce isn't final yet, but because he has an enemy that would love to get back at him through Emma Jane. He really tries to stay away, but can't. Someone has targeted Emma Jane and he needs to find out if it is connected to him or does Emma Jane have an enemy? Could it be her ex-husband? She is his mate and if she is killed, he will not survive.

Lethal Nights is the third book in the Brute Force series by Lora Leigh. A steamy suspenseful romance that is sure to fog up your glasses and leave you wanting more. I was drawn in from the beginning and loved every minute of this fast-paced smoking hot romance. I had to turn up the ac and pour a glass of iced tea to help me get through this one!

This was a very well written romantic suspense book. I have not read the other books in this series but will now put them on my list because I liked this one so well. The characters were well defined and enjoyable. The plot was realistic and the romance was good.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

3 1/2 Stars

In order for Emma Jane to keep her family home after her divorce, she agrees to become a safe house for Brute Force. But she didn’t realize that she would meet her destiny in Ilya, the Russian Dragon.

Wow ... this book is full of steam! It’s also full of mystery with lots of twists and turns. I liked that Emma Jane wasn’t afraid of Ilya and would tell him off at the blink of an eye. I was just a little confused with some of the characters towards the end ... it’s probably because I didn’t read the first two books, but I was able to follow the story.

I received an early copy courtesy of St Martin’s Press through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

LETHAL NIGHTS by Lora Leigh is a well-written romantic suspense novel that is the third book in the Brute Force series. The story takes place in Hagerstown, Maryland and the main characters are Ilya Nicholas Dragonovich and Emma Jane Preston.

Ilya works for the security agency Brute Force and arranges agreements for safe-houses. Danger always seems to be near him. Emma Jane is going through a divorce and needs money in order to retain her childhood home. A year later when Emma Jane needs protection Ilya steps in to help.

I was immediately pulled into the story and had no problem getting to know the characters. There is plenty of intrigue and suspense as well as some very steamy scenes. However, these don’t start immediately so the reader gets to know the characters and the dangerous situation first.

The author has done a great job of character development for Emma Jane and Ilya. I like that Emma Jane is a strong female character that is self-confident, complex, courageous and independent. Ilya’s character is intelligent, caring, brave and has a strong inclination for protectiveness as well as having a dark side.

The story line brings in several themes including divorce, domestic abuse, child abuse, family traditions as well as family relations, love and trust.

While this is the first book I have read by Lora Leigh, I look forward to reading the other books in the series. Additionally, I have two other paperbacks by her on my to-be-read bookshelf that are not in this series. I definitely need to move those up in my reading schedule.

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press, Lora Leigh and Net Galley for a digital ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.

FINAL DECISION: My favorite of the series, this one is sexy and action filled. I loved the interaction between Emma and her "Dragon" in this one. Dark and sexy man totally undone by his woman.

THE STORY: Emma Jane Preston is in the midst of a divorce when she meets Ilya Dragonovich who is setting up the security for the safe house. A year later, someone breaks into her home and almost kills her. There was an intense attraction between Emma and Ilya a year ago, but she wasn't going to get involved with him while she was still married. Now divorced, the two end up spending pressure time together as Ilya tries to figure out who wants to kill the sweet Emma.

OPINION: I really enjoyed this book because of the relationship between Emma and her Dragon. There is something really sexy between them made better by Emma's total acceptance of Ilya despite his past which he believes makes him inappropriate for Emma. There is a bit of suggestions which makes it feel almost like a shifter paranormal but gives it a taming the beast feel that I especially enjoyed.

The action story was interesting and had some dramatic moments which pushed the story along, but for me the relationship between Emma and Ilya was the focus and I enjoyed the fact that they were the center rather than the plot.

Definitely my favorite of the series primarily because of the mashup of various genres which made this feel fresh and interesting between the characters.

WORTH MENTIONING: This book has some slight paranormal elements.

CONNECTED BOOKS: LETHAL NIGHTS is the third book in the Brute Force series. While there are side appearances from characters from the other books, this book can be read as a standalone without a problem.

STAR RATING:I give this book 4 stars.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley. I was not required to write a review or to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

To be posted on release day: Sept 24

Lethal Nights is full of action and suspense, love, and an odd twist with the dragon stuff. I really like a book that can pull me in with the story right along with the romance. Ilya knows his heart, but wants to protect Emma Jane from the hurt people could cause, if they all find out how much he cares. Emma Jane is a good woman, with a sassy side and that women's intuition.

So, powerful people are after her, and they have to figure out who, how and why. While falling for one another and falling into bed. Lots of heat, which is typical for a Lora Leigh book. The wording during intimate moments remind me more of older romance novels, less like other stuff I'm currently reading. Still super dirty, definitely, just a different feel to it.

I've enjoyed this series so far, I read each book so fast and get caught up in all the craziness.

It really devastates me to write this review, because this is my first read by Lora Leigh, but I just could not get invested in this book.

When I read the blurb for it I was super intrigued, and was so excited when I received a copy from Netgalley. But when I started reading, I felt confused right from the get go, like I entered a conversation in the middle and couldn't figure out the gist of what was going on just by listening. So I felt at a disadvantage from the start, and perhaps it is a case of being confused because I didn't read the first two books and didn't know who any of the characters are.

Maybe it is a case of not gelling with the writing style either, I'm not sure. As I read chapters, I was confused as to whether things were really happening, or were they just things that Ilya was thinking in his head, causing me to reread parts multiple times to figure out what was actually happening.

I think the best thing for me to do is go back to the start and read the first two books before attempting to read this one again and maybe that will give me a chance to get used to Ms. Leigh's writing style and figure out who all these characters are. Once I do that I will come back if necessary and update my review.

This really bums me out because I've seen so many great reviews on this book, so it is definitely a case of "it's me, not you." I wish Ms. Leigh nothing but success with this release!

Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced review copy of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Holy cow! This book had me more than hooked. It completely absorbed me. When I put it down to finally sleep, I had dreams about it. Ilya is a bad a$$. He is the Dragon heir, an assassin, and more. Emma Jane is a sweet woman, too good for him. But that does not stop her from owning his heart. Only she does not know it ... yet. Someone is out to kill her and he is determined that will not happen. Who is it and why? Is it personal against her... or him.
I love how this story unfolded and the pieces came together. There was danger, mystery, heat, and loyalty.

I am not sure how I would react to seeing Ilya's tattoo on his face. I can imagine Emma Jane's reaction though. Almost comical. The love and protection that Ilya feels for Emma Jane is swoon worthy. I kept thinking that her brother Ronan and his friend Eric deserve their own book. Maybe a spin off series.

This is definitely an erotic thriller. Ilya is the Dragon from Russia & Emma Jane is the American he's falling for so that puts her in danger. This book is so hot at times you can practically see the steam coming off the pages. Highly recommend if you like a mystery with some descriptive sex scenes along the way.