Another book in got a few years ago through Netgalley. My reading tastes have changed since then and I don't read a lot of romantic suspense currently. Shelving this one as lost interest as I don't have plan to read this one anymore.

My biggest critique of the storyline is when Lyn makes a dubious choice to get in a car, despite the information she and David learned earlier about who is involved in a conspiracy. Worse, David, who is plagued by his intuition all day, allows her to leave. It seems out of line from the smart and cautious way they were working before that moment. I shake my head in confusion.

I also think that perhaps I would like more details on what makes Lyn a special dog whisperer. She obviously connects with Atlas, but there is not enough about her training style, especially in contrast to Dave’s. Learning about military dog training is heavily detailed and very interesting. It feels unbalanced.

However, other parts of the story surprised me in a good way. For the most part, I like the character development. The interaction between the two characters feels genuine based on their commonality as dog trainers whose styles complement each other. Moreover, I really enjoyed the ending. It is better than what I expected. The story is resolved well enough, but leaves room for more in the next book.

I had a bit of a mixed reaction with Extreme Honor. First off, can we take a moment to admire that cover? Gorgeous cover! It caught my attention the moment I came across the book online. I love all kinds of romantic suspense. Whether it is heavy on the romance or heavy on the suspense, I love 'em. Extreme Honor was kind of light on both. While the attraction was instant, the romance between Lyn and Cruz was actually a slow-build. It took them a while to gradually move towards one another without putting up road blocks. While the chemistry and sexual tension were present throughout the book, it was, however, more of a slow simmer. The suspense was a bit of the same. There really weren't any "on the edge" intense moments. It gradually built up to the climax and the big reveal at the end. It was enough to catch my attention and keep me wanting more, which is what I love with a good suspense.

From the characters to the author's writing, I enjoyed reading Extreme Honor. Lyn, David, and Atlas were fabulous. As individuals, they are lost. None really knowing where their place in the world is. Together, they can conquer the world. Piper J. Drake's writing was fantastic. The plot was fast paced and the writing was smooth. The one aspect of Extreme Honor that bugged me was the ending. Without spoiling it for readers, I'm only going to say that it left me wanting a lot more. It didn't answer the big question. Which, in a way, may actually be a good thing because now I really want to read the next book in the series in hopes that more will be revealed as it progresses.