Watching Over You

4.5* Watching Over You was a great conclusion to the McKenzies of Ridge Trail series! (At least I think it's the last book!) I couldn't wait for Madison's story and I was not disappointed. She's so feisty and strong, which we saw in her brother's books, but I liked seeing a more vulnerable and caring side to her as well. The McKenzies are still doing their best to eradicate as many people as possible involved in human trafficking in their area, while still keeping things as private as they can. And now Crosby, the detective Madison is completely intrigued with, has entered the picture, causing some concern for the family. But the good detective has secrets of his own, making Madison more determined than ever to to get to know the man. I really enjoyed this book, it's my favorite of the series. Crosby is definite book husband material, that man is ideal! I know Madison might be much for some people, but I like female characters like her- tough, smart, determined, able to give as good as she gets. She and Crosby were a perfect complement to each other. I love how the McKenzies work together, they all have their strengths. It made me happy how willing they were to bring Crosby into the fold, once they got to know him and learned more about him. Things moved pretty quickly in this book, from the romances (get it Parrish!) to tracking down the last lingering trafficker who had it out for both Parrish (the patriarch of the McKensies) and Crosby. This addition to the series focused a little more on the relationships, with the suspense being more of a side "character". I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book, Ms. Foster did a wonderful job bringing everything full circle. I'd definitely recommend reading this series in order, it'll give you a better appreciation for everything that's happened up to the start of Watching Over You.

WATCHING OVER YOU is the third instalment in Lori Foster’s contemporary adult MCKENZIES OF RIDGE TRAIL romantic, suspense series focusing on the McKenzie family of Ridge Trail, Colorado. This is thirty-five year old, former police detective Crosby Albertson, and twenty-six year old, tech and surveillance specialist Madison McKenzie’s story line. WATCHING OVER YOU can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. WARNING: Due to the nature of the storyline premise there may be triggers for more sensitive readers. SOME BACKGROUND: The McKenzie family is a force unto themselves working behind the scenes, often skirting the edge of the law, in an effort to save the young and vulnerable. Having experienced, first hand, the evil that permeates the world of human trafficking and sexual slavery, patriarch Dr. Parrish McKenzie, and his adult children, take no prisoners in their fight to take down the people responsible for some of the worst atrocities against mankind. Told from several third person perspectives including Madison and Crosby WATCHING OVER YOU follows the building romance and relationship between former police detective Crosby Albertson, and tech specialist Madison McKenzie. Madison McKenzie has been trying to figure out our story line hero, having stalked Crosby Albertson the only way she can but the shake down of a local businessman brings Madison up close and personal with our story line hero, and she will quickly discover that Crosby is her father’s new hire, another member of the close-knit McKenzie deep-ops team. When Crosby discovers that the McKenzie family has been targeted, including the woman with whom he is falling in love, our hero begins to connect the dots, dots that lead back to the man himself. What ensues is the slow building romance and relationship between Madison and Crosby, and the potential fall-out as secrets and a lack of communication between our couple create an aura of mistrust for our story line couple. Evil has claimed ownership of Ridge Trail, Colorado, and the McKenzies have been caught in the net.Having shut down several human trafficking rings, the McKenzie family find themselves the target of revenge in the face of desperation and obsession but Crosby Albertson recognizes a name, a name that stirs up too many memories of what happened and why. The slow building relationship between Madison and Crosby begins acrimoniously but the palpable sexual attraction between our couple does not go unnoticed by Madison’s family including her father.Parrish McKenzie is considering his own future with a woman he met on their latest assignment, a woman closely connected to our story line hero. As Madison and Crosby work together to uncover the identity of the person (s) targeting the McKenzie family, the relationship becomes more personal as our couple reveal a mutual attraction and desire for one another. The limited sex $cenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text. The colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters include Madison’s brothers Cade and Reyes McKenzie, their father Parrish, and his best friend/assistant/butler Bernard. We are introduced to Crosby’s father figure Winston McLean, and his son Owen, as well as Crosby’s housekeeper/friend Silver, the woman who has grabbed Parrish’s heart. The requisite evil is familiar to Crosby, and the McKenzie family. WATCHING OVER YOU is a story of family, friendships, relationships and love; of revenge and obsession, secrets and misunderstanding, trust and acceptance. The premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are powerful, dynamic and charismatic.

I've been waiting for Madison and Crosby's story. It blew my expectations. I just gobbled up this book. I read it in a day and half. I just couldn't put it down. Those McKenzies have me hooked. I feel like part of the family. This book gave me some really delightful surprises. This book ended up being one of my favorite troupes! That made me one very happy reader. This book has all the heart, but enough suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat. Once again some nasty characters need justice served. The characters are so well written that I was so invested in them. They definitely stole my heart. This is a must read!!