Hell & Back

I can absolutely say that I liked this but didn’t love it as much as I had anticipated and I would honestly generalize this as a decent followup to the ‘Outbreak Task Force’ series. This time around, we follow ex-Special Forces medic Henry Lee and his partner Ruby Toth who are racing to lock down the CDC's deadly virus samples from terrorists. It has all the notable elements that Julie Rowe is known for: romance, suspense, and brooding heroes who like to get the heroine's panties in a bunch. The characters were extremely likable. Ruby just seems like a sweetheart but the girl has claws if the wrong buttons are pushed. And our smothering hero? Yummy. He is an ex-veteran that doesn’t let his disability get in the way. Obviously the instant love *cough*instant marriage*cough* is always a downer for me but it was an overall joy to read even though I just had to tilt my head, and squint real hard to pretend I didn’t read see those instant I love yous being thrown around. Nonetheless, not bad. Now my fingers are crossed that we get Nate’s story next!

OMG, I LOVED this book! Fast paced romantic suspense at its best. I found myself hooked from the first page and stayed hooked until the last page. Make sure you have enough time to read this book in one sitting as you won't be able to put it down. I loved Ruby and Henry's story. It was non traditional, but filled with spicy romance and things going boom. If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. Put this one at the top of your TBR list. The author is on my must read authors' list.