Hard Line is a fast paced and enjoyable action/romance, mixed with a little bit of mystery.

I liked our heroine Samantha, she is a scientist but willing to go outside her comfort zone for the greater good. Our hero, Thor, is also very likable in his silent and handsome magnificence. The storyline is entertaining and kept me interested from the start. I did, of course, want our couple together from the start and always thought they belonged together. Thor is very protective, and while Samantha is brave and not an annoying "save me" type, she did need back up and Thor is a good guy to have at your back.

The secondary characters are well written as well and I found myself questioning the loyalty of pretty much anyone who worked with Samantha (like you should in a mystery).

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance mixed with action, suspense, and mystery.

Hard Line is book 5 in the Cobra Elite series by Pamela Clare. The books don't have to be read in order and now that I have discovered the series, I am thrilled this is book 5 because there are 4 more to read! This book highlights one of my favorite romance tropes: nerdy scientist and the alpha male. I love love love a heroine with intellect!

Love, love, love the men (and women) of Cobra Elite! Every book puts the main character in their element and this was no different. Thor was amazing and his just-slightly-wrong English was endearing. Samantha is a introvert struggling with a lifetime of insecurity but her strength, intelligence and passion have Thor hooked. A great mix of action and steamy romance in a unique and slightly terrifying setting.

Thor, Thor, and more Thor! I have always been a fan of him but now I am a bigger fan! I loved this book. I didn’t think I was going to like Samantha Park, but I was very wrong. This book was fascinating. I could not put it down and was so absorbed in it, I could feel the cold. I loved the South Pole setting, I thought it lent a very unique quality to the story. I honestly thought the previous book was the best in the series, but Thor and Samantha’s story beat it hand down!

I haven't been a big fan of the Cobra Elite series. They are hit and miss when it comes to storytelling, unique characters not to mention the unbelievable moments in the series.

The males are so over the top short of beating their chest with how amazing they are in bed and the women who fall for I am Tarzan You Jane sex.

The plot and mastermind of the evil plot is boring one dimensional and lacks any type of convincation. The "Bad guys" is the only character I wish they had more of. The author tries to use a red herring but it falls flat so many times.

If you like the Cobra series you will love this book but if this is your first book by Pamela Clare I suggest finding a different one from her other romantic suspense series.

**I received a copy of Hard Line from ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are my own and not solicited**

Hard Line by Pamela Clare in the fifth book in her Cobra Elite series and I have to say it's my favorite one after Quinn's book. Did I look up what exactly Sirius Dog Sled Teams do? Yep and did I watch the official video a zillion times=double yes!! This book is totally worth all five stars if I could give it more I would.

What do you do when you're sent to Antarctica to retrieve the satellite components that was hacked you send the best guy who know what cold weather Thor Isaksen a former Danish SF Sirius Corps. But when they arrive at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station they don't expect a body to be transported back or a welcome committee as the scientist are there for their research not to retrieve secret spy satellite. From there the Russian come but are suddenly stranded, the bad guy strands Thor and Dr Samantha Park in a -102 degree snow storm or that it would be hard to find out who and why they took down a satellite.

I'll stop here because you really need to read this book because saying anything more would give away the best parts of the story.

I love Pamela Clare's writing: fast-paced, action-packed, and suspense-filled. Did I mention how sexy and strong the men she writes are?

This next book in the Cobra International Security family brings us the sexy Thor and the uber smart, shy and sexy Dr. Samantha Park. Not only do I enjoy the sexy, strong men of the security team, but I love that the women featured are smart and strong as well.

Samantha is am astrophysicist living at the South Pole doing research on something so fancy, yet very interesting, that I couldn't even begin to tackle an explanation. I will say, either Pamela Clare does amazing research for her books or she is a downright genius herself to be able to write Samantha Park so intelligently. When a satellite crashes, Thor and the security men are sent in to retrieve the parts in fear of sabotage and a foreign country gaining the intelligence. However, when they arrive at the South Pole they are soon immersed into a suspenseful drama of a murder mystery that pulls you into the drama of this story. I loved that all of the story takes places at the same location as I didn't feel a distraction on bringing in other scenes or locales or what have you, all your attention is consumed in one place and one group of people, I enjoyed that.

As with all the books in this series, and those this one spun off from, Hard Line is suspenseful and action packed and a complete ride to the finish where you do not want to put this book down.

Thanks NetGalley, Viking Editing and Pamela Clare for the ARC.

Bone chilling yet heart warming:
I loved the unique setting of Antarctica, although just reading about the harsh and frigid conditions gave me the chills. Thankfully the chemistry between Thor and Samantha helped to heat things up a bit! I thought these two made an interesting couple and you could really feel their love and admiration for one another.
This book was gripping and had me frantically reading to find out what was going to happen next. I liked that it balanced the suspense and romance with just enough scientific facts to keep things informative and interesting. It can be read as a standalone although past characters do make an appearance. I love how each book in this series is unique in its own way and I can't wait to see what the author comes up with next - only 2 more single team members left!!!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

What happens when a simple in and out mission is not so simple? Thor, an operator for COBRA is about to find out. When he’s sent on a mission to retrieve a downed satellite, not only does a have to fight the chill of the Antarctica but also a killer. Samantha Parker is studying the universe from the Antarctica. When she finds her best friend dead, the grief is overwhelming but not as overwhelming as finding out how she died. Can she with Thor’s help figure out what’s going on?

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

There is so much to love about this book. The story captures the readers attention from the first few pages and keeps it to the last. First off, I have to say that I love this series and really enjoy "travelling" with the Cobra team and this time we travel to Antarctica Given his experience with cold weather Thor is assigned a leader for this mission. In Antarctica, we meet Samantha, a scientist, dealing with the death of her friend. The cobra's team mission to retrieve equipment and Patty's death intersect in this story. The author does a really good job of describing, via Samantha, the "campus" in Antarctica and it actually became a character in the book. Thor's past experience in cold weather is described very clearly. There are a few scenes that add a sense of adventure, create a rhythm for the storytelling and also gets the hero and heroine alone together. It added suspense and a feeling of claustrophobia. There is action, sex (Malik and Kristi getting together first and the noises added needed levity). There were also very poignant scenes (Patty’s wake), personal development, Samantha starts taking more risks and realizing that she could (given that Patty was gone). It was also a lot of fun to have Holly, Gabriella and Elizabeth in a scene. Love when characters from other books make an appearance.

Another great edition to the Cobra Elite series. Pamela Clare always writes an enjoyable story that grips you from page one until the last page. Thor and Samantha's story is equally engaging with suspense, romance, adventure, powerful storyline with engaging characters. As with the other stories in this series, I loved every page.

Wow! This was a satisfying read. It had everything I want in a romance novel. Action, suspense, romance, and heat. I'm going to go back and read it again after I read the others in the series that I missed. This can easily be read as a stand alone but you'll want to read the others.

The fifth book in Cobra Elite, Hard Line is an engaging romantic suspense. Samantha and Thor were good character and were surrounded by great secondary characters. I enjoyed the story and the characters and will look to read and recommend more by this author.

Samantha is an astrophysicist and stationed at the South Pole. Her best friend is found dead and it’ll be seven months before the body can be moved and autopsied. A satellite has crashed and the government needs someone to go and get components off of it. Thor is former Sirius Dogsled Patrol, a soldier in Afghanistan, and now works for Cobra Security. They must fly to Amundsen-Scott Station and retrieve the components, which is a rough flight due to it being austral winter. Samantha is tasked to go with them and get the parts. When they return, they find out Samantha’s friend was murdered and since no one can get there, Thor and his team are deputized and investigate. The team is stuck there until the weather breaks and the chemistry between Thor and Samantha could melt the snow.

This was an awesome story. You have action, suspense, and steamy sex. A woman who is extremely smart with self esteem issues and a man who has seen death and just wants someone to come home to. I read this with in a couple of hours, I could not put it down.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *

I am generally not a reader of romantic suspense, but this one intrigued me due to the setting in Antarctica. The author had definitely done her research on the culture of Antarctica and it sets the atmosphere of the book. Hard Line is a fast paced story featuring a female scientist and a male private security operative. I felt that the suspense part of the story succeeded, but that the romantic element wasn't as strong as it could be. Overall all though, this was an enjoyable read.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ out of 5
This was my first Pamela Clare book even though I’ve had her on my TBR for ages, and wow did this book pack a punch! Can’t wait to devour everything she has ever written! If you want some good romantic suspense then look no further!

Our hero is a security specialist who is sent to ANTARCTICA to retrieve sensitive material to the pentagon. Our heroine is an astrophysicist working in the Antarctic and is asked to help retrieve the sensitive material. When these two get thrown together there are some definite sparks that fly in the frigid cold!

I’ve never read a book set in Antarctica before but I’m totally here for it! The setting was unreal but also felt so well researched and I want to read more with this setting away from the rest of the world. The hero is Danish (as is the author) and I loved reading about him, the fact that he was also a feminist dreamboat helped too! The heroine is shy and focused on her work but he definitely helped her out of his shell! This book had an amazing setting, amazing characters, perfect 🔥🔥🔥 and a great suspense plot line. I NEED MORE!

When her best friend and research partner dies just two months into their eight-month tenure at Antarctica’s Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Dr. Samantha Park is completely unnerved. She’s grieving when three strangers arrive from Cobra International Security and ask for her assistance in recovering sensitive components from a crashed satellite. She’s suspicious of the military and flying in austral winter is almost a death wish, but when she learns of the lives that could be lost if the components wound up in the wrong hands, she knows she must help. She’s just surprised at how readily she comes to trust the Cobra leader, Thor Isaksen.

Danish native Thor is a veteran of combat in Afghanistan and a former member of the elite Sirius Dog Sled Patrol. He’s used to dealing with the cold and isolation after two years spent in northeast Greenland so he’s the ideal choice to lead this mission. He’s prepared for everything he must do to protect the potential weapon once it’s recovered, but not for his attraction to Samantha. Even though he can’t afford the distraction, he and his team are stuck in Antarctica until the weather clears and he knows he can’t resist her allure that long.

When it becomes apparent that the death of Sam’s partner was not due to natural causes, Thor finds himself in charage of a murder investigation and wholly out of his depth. In such a contained environment, the killer is bound to get desperate and Thor will be hard-pressed to keep himself, his team, and his newfound love safe.

When I saw this book was set in Antarctica, a setting I’d never read before, I knew I had to try it and I was not disappointed. I loved this book. Thor was a fantastic hero and Samantha was smart without arrogance or the awkward, literal logic that seems to be so popular to use right now with brainy heroines. Instead, her brand of awkward was charming and utterly relatable, so her winding up with the hot guy was extremely satisfying. The forced proximity and elements of danger and suspense here were excellent and enough to keep me hooked even after I’d figured out who the killer must be. This book was unlike anything I’ve read before and I loved that. I definitely plan to keep up with this unique and enthralling series as it reminds me of my first literary love, romantic suspense.

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

HARD LINE is the fifth instalment in Pamela Clare’s contemporary, adult COBRA ELITE romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Cobra International Security. This is former Danish spec-ops solider Thor Isaksen, and astrophysicist Dr. Samantha Park’s story line. HARD LINE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Samantha and Thor) HARD LINE follows in the aftermath of a downed military satellite in the remote regions of Antarctica. Thor Isaksen, and several members of Cobra International Security had been tasked with the recovery of the US satellite before it fell into the hands of a potential enemy. Staying at one of the South Pole science stations, Thor would come face to face with astrophysicist Dr. Samantha Park, the woman with whom Thor would fall in love but all was not well at the research station when a young woman dies under mysterious circumstances, and everyone including Samantha become suspect in her death. As Thor and several members of the Cobra Elite team are quickly deputised as US Marshals, an investigation would reveal a killer was closer than anyone could have imagined. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Samantha and Thor, and the potential fall-out as our couple are targeted and left alone to die in the Antarctica cold.

The relationship between Samantha and Thor begins as a working assignment when Thor discovers Samantha was the victim’s best friend. Working together to retrieve the important parts of the military satellite, Thor and the agents from Cobra Elite would encounter a Russian Team hoping to take back what didn’t belong. As Samantha and Thor’s relationship begins to build, Samantha quickly realizes that their relationship comes with an end date, a date coming all too soon. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and animated secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Antarctica mission: site manager Steve Hardin, astrophysicists Greg Martin, Bai Zahang Wei and Kazem Hamidi, Kristi Chang RN, cook Jason Huger, Lance, and coms manager Charli ; Cobra Elite Team members including co-owner Derek Tower, Malik Jones, and Lev Segal; as well as several Russian agents with questionable pasts.

HARD LINE is a story of betrayal, greed, survival, power and control. The premise is intriguing and imaginative; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are energetic and spirited. HARD LINE is a startling and energetic addition to the Cobra Elite series.

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Hard Line was a great addition to the Cobra series! I really enjoyed this one. Thor and Samantha were both great characters. I thought they had great chemistry and I loved how resilient Samantha was. This is one of my favorite romantic suspense series. I am hoping for Malik's book next!

I LOVED THIS ADVENTURE! This book will take you places you’ve never been. Thrilling escapades in an environment unlike any you’ve encountered before. Our hero is a god among men and our heroine is the smartest I’ve encountered in a while. Read this book. Although it is part of a series it can be read standalone.