Kiss Kiss Bang: An Iron Clad Security Novel

Wow! Now this is how alpha heroes and romance is done! I absolutely loved this book! It was so quick paced, never bogging down with too much or unnecessary information and the way Joey met, stepped in and then fell for Olivia and her daughter was totally swoon worthy! There was just enough drama and danger to keep the story moving and character development that made me feel like these people were my friends. Sometimes when a heroine has a career such as Olivia they can be written to be too hard core in an attempt to prove they’re not or never will be a doormat. But Sidney Halston created Olivia to be tough in her career but with enough insecurity in her life that she was just…real, and totally likable. And Joey! OMG! This hero checked every one of my perfect alpha boxes. I didn’t want this story to end and I was a little disappointed we didn’t get a further look into the future for this couple. Nevertheless, I closed my Kindle with a contented sigh and a giddy smile on my face. Thank you Ms. Halston for an incredibly satisfying read! This is an honest review of an advanced copy provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press - Swerve. Dual POV Safe Possible triggers – teen drug use

The Iron Clad series definitely went out with a bang with Joey and Olivia's story!! I have loved every book in this series more than the last and Kiss Kiss Bang is no exception. I didn't think anything would top Last First Kiss but this book edged it out. Joey is the Clad in Iron Clad Security. The guy who gets all hot and bothered about algorithms, feels more comfortable behind the computer than in the field, but definitely can handle anything that might come his way. When he happens to run into Olivia, the widowed single mom running for Governor, in a big box tech store, the connection is nearly immediate. She's normally so put together yet on this day, she's disheveled, laughing at nothing, standing in line with a broken laptop. When threats come near Olivia, Joey takes it upon himself to protect her and her daughter. I admit that, while I couldn't wit for Joey's story, he definitely needed some redemption after the way he treated his sister, Annie in Last First Kiss. And he got it, in spades. Joey is romantic, caring, and jumps into protecting Olivia and her daughter almost immediately. Olivia is hardcore. She's overcome a lot in her life and is taking on so much raising her daughter alone and running for governor. When the threats start coming, she doesn't cower in the corner like a damsel in distress. She steps up and does everything she can to keep going but also keep her family safe. I will miss this series so much. I have loved all three of these books so much and I'm sad that there will be no more Iron Clad stories coming. All three can definitely be read as standalones but once you read one, you'll want them all. *This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*

An awesome read with a perfect mix of suspense, romance and a bit of humor. This one was completely entertaining and I didn't want to put it down. The writing is excellent and the characters will grab your attention immediately. What really gets you though is the unique fresh storyline this author came up with. Former marine Joey Clad may be a computer geek but he's all alpha as Olivia Monroe quickly discovers. Olivia is a single mom and a gubernatorial candidate so the last thing she needs right now is a relationship yet she can't seem to resist the strong and caring Joey. She needs his help finding out who is threatening her so spending time with him can't be avoided. Will she be able to resist him for long? Does she want to? Definitely a book I recommend.