I loved Cash and Reese and enjoyed everything about their story. It was action packed and kept me entertained from beginning to end.

The characters in this series are great. I can't wait to read Rowan and Adalyn's story's story next!

Fighting for Reese was a fantastic romantic suspense novel featuring the intrepid employees of Redemption Harbor Security. With a great mystery involving a missing woman and set at an exclusive couples resort in Montana Cash and Reese are soon hot on the trail. Never one to turn down an opportunity, Cash decides to take advantage of the one bedroom in their chalet and make his move on Reese, the colleague he’s lusted after since he first met her.

I loved the first book in this series but if anything, this book is even better. With a well written story and a plot filled with plenty of drama and suspense, the Redemption team soon find out that a missing woman is merely the tip of the iceberg. Cash and Reese make a fantastic couple with plenty of chemistry between them and a mutual respect for each others' skills in the workplace. I did find the side story between Rowan and Adelyn a bit distracting but I’m assuming this was a lead in for the next book.

Reese is a jam-up hacker working with friends at Redemption Harbor Security. Cash is part of her friend group and they have a nice repoire with each other. But they are most certainly attracted to each other. Although Reese would never admit just how much she likes Cash. When they go undercover at a couples' retreat, it's the perfect time for Cash to woo her and solve a mystery of course. As the crap starts to hit the fan, Reese and Cash must face danger and their feelings for each other.

Katie Reus is being added to the list of authors that I really like. She writes in the same genre as Leslie North (whom I adore) where the FMC is a bit of a bad ass and the MMC has military/police/etc training and has to protect the FMC in some capacity. The stories are usually a bit of a slow burn and turn spicy towards the end.

I really like this title. Cash is an absolute dream of an MMC. He is likable right out of the gate and you end up cheering for him and Reese from the start. I love that.

Love is in the air for Reese and Cash. Only problem is Reese has problems with people being rich and everything Cash touches turns to gold. He is determined to win her over. Working closer together while undercover at a posh resort, Reese and Cash along with another ‘fake’ couple’ must work together against the odds to locate a missing woman and get out alive. Stay on your toes while reading this one. It has it all, murder, infidelity, crooked cops and mystery. #katiereus #netgalley

Fighting for Reese by Katie Reus is book Two in the Redemption Harbor Security Series. This is the story of Reese and Cash. This is a interconnecting series so it does add to your enjoyment I felt if you have read the previous book. Cash and Reese had a hookup at a friends wedding but that was it for Reese but Cash wants more. Then these two have to work together which just brings them closer. Enjoyed this author's writing and I hope to read more from her soon.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Katie Reus and Author Collective 20 for an E Arc of this book for exchange of my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Katie Reus does it again! I think at this point it is fair to say I'm a superfan of her writing and I am loving this Redemption Harbor Security Series. Fighting for Reese is a must read! While this book is a standalone, I do recommend the first book so you can get little snippets of their initial meeting and chemistry. I was obsessed with those two and the second I finished Fighting for Hailey I was ready for this book.

In this book Cash and Reese's chemistry finally gives into them hooking up and Reese running the morning after. Cash can't get her out of his head, which lucky for them both they get to go undercover as an engaged couple.

In this book I could tell how much Katie Reus has honed her craft. There was a very good balance between the romantic storyline, the tension and chemistry and then the suspense story line was very prominent and intriguing. I think this is one of her best instances at giving us foreshadowing of the next couple, but not too much where it's overwhelming. I loved Cash, he was such a fun MMC and I love a guy who is a sucker for the leading lady from the beginning. Reese is smart and very capable and his perfect match. Also, we are getting more Skye and I fucking love her ok!

Overall I enjoyed this so much and I recommend.

Adalyn and Rowan's romance was teased in this book as well, with a few parts written from their point of view and I am so in for what's to come! Rowan apparently had misunderstood some of Adalyn's actions which led to him resenting her a little bit. I can't wait for their book and Rowan's groveling!

Cash and Reese's relationship progression was good and I liked how balanced the romance and the suspense were. I love the undercover trope where the main characters have to pretend to be in a relationship only to realize in the end that they belong together and they are no longer pretending. Both of them were interesting characters and I loved their dynamic. I liked that the characters were focused on their job and actively worked because many times the working part becomes an afterthought in books like this one.

I would definitely recommend the book. It can stand on its own, but for a better experience and less confusion, I would suggest reading the first book in the series as well. Having loved both books so far, I believe you will (at least) like them as well.

Fighting for Reese by Katie Reus is another book in the Redemption Harbor Security Series. Characters from the first series make an appearance with it beginning at Jesse’s and Hailey’s wedding. From there it is all Cash’s and Reese’s story with two other supporting characters that I hope get their own story too.

As always with a Reus book there is a high degree of suspense along with some steamy bedroom scenes. From early on you agree with Cash that Reese is the woman for him. I adore this strong man who had no problem putting his feelings out there but playing the long game since Reece is a “runner”.

Twists and turns that were not part of the mission come up making this a complicated well-done plot. You can’t go wrong with a Katie Reus romantic suspense book. This is a great one.

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was steamy, fast-paced, action-;packed, fun and held my interest. I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books by this author.

Reese has had some bad experiences with men in the past so when she hooks up with Cash after their friends' wedding, she is quick to leave and act like nothing happened. Cash is the opposite of Reese. Even though is only serious relationship ended up being with a woman who only wanted his money, he doesn't shy away from what he feels for Reese. He has every intention of making his undercover fake engagement really. He is truly a good guy who isn't an entitle rich man. Reese is fearless (except when it comes to relationships). Spending time and working with Cash makes her realize that he isn't like the men in her past and he is breaking down all her walls.

I enjoyed this story greatly. My only question is...what were the results from the background dive Reese had done on Isabella? I don't recall if anything was said about it later.

4.25stars—FIGHTING FOR REESE is the second instalment in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult REDEMPTION HARBOR SECURITY romantic suspense series-a spin of from the author’s REDEMPTION HARBOR series. This is agents Constantine ‘Cash’ Pierce and Reese’s story line. FIGHTING FOR REESE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty . Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person perspectives FIGHTING FOR REESE follows the latest assignment for Cash and Reese. An employee is missing from the Kingston Wellness Spa, and her best friend is hoping the team at Redemption Harbor Security to uncover the truth. Going undercover as an engaged duo at a couple’s retreat, along with fellow agents US Marine Rowan and former CIA agent Adalyn, Cash and Reese quickly discover not all is well at the Kingston Wellness Spa. From dead bodies to the Albanian Mob, Cash and Reese find themselves facing the possibility of a serial killer who is intent to destroy them all.

The world building is detailed and intriguing. We are up close and personal with Cash and Reese as they journey towards coupledom while focusing on a potential killer who is desperate enough to make a mistake endangering everyone involved.

The relationship between Cash and Reese is co-workers to friends to fake lovers to lovers. Cash knows Reese is the woman that calls to his heart but Reese believes there is an end date to their fake affair. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are engaging and interesting. We are introduced to US Marine Rowan, and former CIA agent Adalyn; Spa owners Ben and Mila Kingston, as well as several guests, and law enforcement. The requisite evil has many faces.

FIGHTING FOR REESE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven, fast paced premise is intriguing and suspenseful; the romance is seductive; the characters are energetic and captivating.



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Fighting for Reese is the 2nd book in the Redemption Harbor Security series from a new-to-me author. It's supposed to be a standalone, but not having read the previous book, I felt a bit lost in the beginning, with lots of character name dropping and hints a previous events. Things are better in the second half, when the action really gets underway with plenty of supense and drama. The plot calls for two couples to go undercover and the POV jumps between the individual characters, which makes for a very interesting and engaging narrative. It is only Reese and Cash however who get the sexy times and their HEA. I have a feeling the other couple will get their story soon!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶/5

Tropes:
-reverse grumpy sunshine
-forced proximity
-Fake couple
-Badass FMC/MMC
-friends to lovers
-He falls hard
-billionaire romance

Favourite Quote:
“The gorgeous man with the electric green eyes was always smiling. It was ridiculous.”
“Would it be totally weird if she buried her face in the lapels and smelled it? Hmm. She’d do it later when no one was looking.”
“I’ll get anything for my future wife.”
“This might be their first job together, but he had her six. Always.”

Review:

I absolutely devoured Fighting for Reese. I finished in a day, it was so so good. I didn’t read the first book in the series so it did take me a minute to get up to speed on some of the background/plot. I loved Cash and Reese and loved how obsessed they were with each other. The tension and interactions between them had me kicking my feet and giggling the whole time. Cash knew what he wanted and wasn’t afraid to get it, coupled with Reese’s incredibly relatable skittishness around dating had me completely hooked. I adored the chemistry, banter and tension between them and would have loved even more spicy scenes!

There were alot of moving parts in the thriller aspect of the book, some of which might not have really been necessary for the plot. This made some parts a little difficult to follow and I felt like I had to keep flipping back and forth to understand what was going on.

Overall I would totally recommend this book. I will definitely be picking up the first book and can’t wait for the third book in the series! Thank you to Netgalley, Author Collective 20 and Katie Reus for the opportunity to review this ARC.

Second book in yet another great series from Katie We met both Cash and Reese in the first book He is a man who has made his money but feels unfulfilled so he has joined Redemption Harbor Security This puts him into even closer proximity to Reese These two had a one night fling at the wedding of Jesse and Hailey. When they are tasked with going to a couples retreat to try to find a missing woman things really heat up between them. Will Reese finally stop running and has Cash finally found what he has been searching for You will have to read to see

This is a fast paced read that will keep you engaged until you turn the last page

Katie Reus books always do it for me, and this book was no different. You have to love a man who is all in and knows what he wants, and Cash was definitely all of that and more. I loved Reese as well.

If you love romantic suspense, you can't go wrong with this book!

I loved this couple, Reese and Cash. Two totally opposite people who have to figure out a way to get along while pretending to be a couple. What could go wrong? Loads going on in this story and there is definitely intensity while being undercover. Cash goes above and beyond in showing Reece that she is indeed, worth fighting for. A little bit of a twist to spur the action up an notch, and then you have "sweet flying pandas". The next couple is also introduced in this story and I am anticipating sparks, no fireworks for their relationship. Can't wait!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

Book two Cash’s story.
The one from this found family group they thought would never settle down has met his match, he’s just got to get Reese on the same page. That’s if they can survive the surprises that keep popping up in their investigation.
Loved this read, it has plenty going on with a few unseen twists to keep you reading to the end.

I received a review reader’s copy of the book, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Grumpy and sunshine into forced proximity tropes are some of my favorite and this book had them both! The second book in this series, I was already hooked by the chemistry between Reese and Cash in the first Redemption Harbor Security book and was ecstatic to have a story featuring them. Sending them off on a case together where they have to fake being a couple was a recipe for……maybe true love? Cash was told that Reese is a runner and doesn’t trust easy but from the moment they met he was all in and determined to make her his, will he succeed? Find out for yourself in his incredible story of mystery, sexiness and figuring out what you didn’t know you wanted may just be the thing you need.

I liked this book a lot more than the 1st in the series. I am in a phase where I love a respectful man that banters and falls first. This one definitely hit those feels. Reese pushes Cash away some, but not obnoxiously so.

The mystery was fairly straight forward. the good guys win, the bad guys don't.

I look forward to seeing how Adalyn and Rowan play out. We started to see their tension here and it looks good.

Another hit! I love Reese. And Cash will make you fan your face. The overall cast of characters are great and I always enjoy this series. The mystery is great, the romance is steamy, add in just the right amount of tension and you get a story you can't read fast enough!