Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story
by RL Dunn
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Pub Date May 11 2017 | Archive Date Sep 04 2018
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Description
Ian Chase, Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander, returns home disillusioned after a brutal mission in Afghanistan where politics take precedence over policy to take over the helm of the billion-dollar venture capital and private security company, The Chase Group. A brief encounter with Art Historian Cassiopeia Ellis leaves him smitten. Six years later, he meets up with her again, no longer engaged and an FBI Agent, Cassie Modine still makes his heart beat hard in his chest. Will Ian get his second chance?
Six years was a lifetime of hell for Cassiopeia. No longer carefree, she is secretive and afraid. Nightmares still haunt her. The feelings from a soft kiss from the last night she felt whole leave her confused when she sees him again. Ian Chase can see into her soul. Can she trust again? How will a man like him ever want a woman like her?
When tragedy strikes, will Ian be able to figure out what she's hiding in time to keep her alive? Will Cassie's desire to protect Ian destroy them both? Join the Chase Group as these former military special operators and medics get invested in a love story that will make you cry, laugh, and hang on to your seat in this stand-alone novel.
Advance Praise
5 out of 5 starsAction, mystery and selfless love abound
ByRia - Reading Is Our Satisfactionon December 2, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
WOW!!!! Where do I begin? R.L. Dunn has written one of the best reads for 2017, in my opinion. SECURE DESIRE has it all: action, suspense, mystery, power, money, lies and deceit. But most of all, running the length of the story is a romance that had me clutching at my heart, hoping for the best possible outcome.
5 out of 5 stars Great Romantic Mystery and Suspense
ByCoffee Chaton October 11, 2017
Format: Paperback
A wonderful Romantic Suspense story. The story is well written with enough intrigue, mystery and romance to keep you on the edge of your seat. There is enough romantic tension to keep your attention. I was pulled in from the start and couldn't put it down. the characters are well developed. I really enjoyed reading this book.
FIVE STARS LuAnn Rodriquez rated it it was amazing 9/4/17
SECURE DESIRE by R. L. Dunn is the kind of book that made me forget to keep track of the time or how many pages I had yet to read before I could start writing my review, being a very time-oriented person. This is not only a book of romantic suspense but it also describes a world of many people with power, influence, and money and the people who support the work of the security firm that Ian, hero of the story, and his brother formed and operate. Cassie, heroine of this novel, is a talented, well-trained young woman whose life has been dealt so much life-threatening danger that Ian's firms ends up taking on her safety and medical care after she is attacked and nearly dies more than once.
Ian and Cassie are drawn to each other when they are reintroduced at her adoptive father's home and the growth of their relationship is a delight to read. Cassie has been hurt in terrible ways and the people who caused her pain are a big part of the story, too. That pain is balanced by the good people who surround Cassie and care for her with drive and determination. This book is a great combination of the fight between good and evil and the saving power of deep love. I thoroughly enjoyed the author's writing style and plan to read more of her work; having been offered the option of reading and reviewing another book written by her, I jumped at the opportunity to do so!
Five Stars BP34 rated it it was amazing 11/4/17
A well written book with complex characters with lots of layers. Ian Chase is a former Navy seal who has returned home and is helping his brother run the family security business. He becomes romantically involved with Cassie who has been through many horrible experiences. A romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot is very detailed with lots of drama and danger.
??How many more reviews i have 18 on amazon, 2 on bn and 8 on goodreads
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781483472003 |
| PRICE | $0.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Barb Kiser W, Reviewer
Cassie is a rich, art dealer, and FBI agent. Six years ago she was attacked and doesn’t remember much about it. Ian owns several companies including a security business. He meets her the night of her attack but she was engaged at the time. Now she is on protection duty for a man about to announce his run for President. Ian is seated at her table along with her ex fiancé, his family, and a couple more people. She is attacked in the bathroom and shoots her attacker. She almost dies several times and while in the hospital she is giving an infection, a sponge is left in, and after she’s stable Ian has everything she needs moved to his mansion. But someone is still after her and Ian will do anything to keep her safe.
It is a confusing story because everyone’s dialogue runs together but hopefully that will get fixed before publication. At first it was a hard story to follow but it keeps you coming back for more. Suspense, action, romance and mystery. Cassie doesn’t believe she deserves love but Ian is trying his best to convince her she is. It is a really good story.
Sheila L, Reviewer
Great storyline full of mystery, intrigue and suspense It was hard to put down but a person needs to sleep...it his had so many great characters.......what did they (and who are They?) do to Cassie and why? I couldn’t wait to get to the end to find out.......Excellent book, I’ve never read anything by RL Dunn before but I can assure I will be looking for more books written by her.....I do hope there will be more Chase group story’s
Marie A, Reviewer
Cassie has been thru hell. Raped at sixteen, impregnated and has amnesia of the event as she was drugged. Her engagement was broken off by her fiancee. She works for the FBI, is an heiress and orphaned. She's strong but a person can only take so much. Meanwhile, she meets Ian Chase, the president of the international conglomerate, Chase Group, She is very attracted to him but is afraid to get close as she thinks she is not good enough for him. Ian cares so much for Cassie and is willing to work thru her problems whatever they are. They both attend a charity dinner where Cassie is undercover and the attraction is there. Cassie gets attacked and almost dies. Ian watches over her as he realizes that someone wants her dead. Will he be able to protect her? Will she remember who hurt her? I loved this story of survival, love and family. I strongly recommend this book. I received this book from Net Galley and BooksGoSocial for a honest review and no compensation otherwise.
Maria S, Reviewer
I received an Advanced Reader Copy. I am voluntarily leaving a review. I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. I only put it down to recharge my kindle. There was love, there was intrigue, there was a very complex mystery ( maybe a little overly so, but the whole story made it worth it). Even the medical stuff, there was no miracle recovery, there was rehab and setbacks and PTSD and the acceptance of therapy as an important component of recovery from trauma. As soon as I finished I looked for other books, because I thought it was a series. Please make this a series . Strong 4.5 stars
Reviewer 505039
At times, this story was a heavy read but R.L. Dunn’s use of suspense, humour and action kept me interested. The characters as well as the plot are complex. Some of the heroine’s experiences were realistic and heartbreaking, making it easy to forget the story is fiction. I read this story in one sitting, there was no skipping ahead because of my impatience to find out what happened next. Definitely worth my time. I would recommend this book to a friend without reservation.
I received a copy of this book from Netgallery in exchange for an honest review.
G K, Reviewer
This was a fantastic read. A book that caught me from the beginning and had me reading through the night into morning for what happens next.
Intrigue, secrets, murder, politics and Art all blend together to make this a must read.
Cassie was a strong woman, a little too headstrong at times but i liked how her character worked with Ian. Ian is the ultimate Alpha , he was in the military but now runs a company with his brother which deploys to assist people and sometimes the government with their skills. When Cassie comes back into his life after six years, he senses something is wrong, but it's not until an assignment she is on goes horribly wrong and her past life collides with her present that we really see him in action. When she is nearly killed, then attempts on her life made while in hospital. Ian and his teams breaks out the big guns and it's time to unveil some dark secrets.
This book read like an action movie, and i loved it. I can't wait to read more by this author if this is her usual pace.
This book does contain some violent scenes/flashbacks so possible triggers for some.
Anuja D, Librarian
This the first book by RL Dunn that I read. Am amazing book. It has romance, humor, action, mystery, suspense, suffering, everything. At times, the book keeps you on the edge of your seat.. This was one book which I didn't want to put down without knowing the entire story. Eagerly waiting for more from RL Dunn
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