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HQN (2012), Edition: Original, 448 pages
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Fiction. Romance. HTML: He never saw her coming... Spencer Lark already knows too many secrets about Arizona Storm, including the nightmare she survived and her resulting trust issues. But in order to expose a smuggling ring--and continue avenging his own tragic past--the bounty hunter reluctantly agrees to make Arizona a decoy. Yet nothing has equipped him for her hypnotic blend of fragility and bravery, or for the protective instincts she stirs in him. Arizona wants to reclaim her life, which means acting as bait to lure the enemy into a trap. Sure it's dangerous, especially with a partner as distractingly appealing as Spencer. But as their plan--and their chemistry--shifts into high gear, Arizona may discover there's an even greater risk in surrendering her heart to a hero....… (more)
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LibraryThing member thehistorychic
Received from Publisher for Blog Tour
Challenges: Men in Uniform
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50
First Thought when Finished: I expected to be WOW'd by Arizona but really it was Spencer that stole that story!
What I Loved: Spencer! I wasn't sure what I would think about him
What I Liked: Arizona! I was already intrigued by her at the end of Jackson's story. She had a horrific past and the more we found out about it in this book, the more I wonder how the poor gal was functioning at all. Instead, while she did have her flaws, she was fighting to live and fighting to prevent people from being used the way she was. I admired Arizona in so many ways. She had a shaky road but managed to work her way through it. While I didn't find her as intriguing as Spencer, I did find her compelling.
What was a little lacking: Not enough of the other wives even though we saw the Boys. Since this was the last in the series I wanted a little more time with them.
Final Thought: I really loved the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series. It was my first time reading Lori Foster but it won't be my last!
Challenges: Men in Uniform
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50
First Thought when Finished: I expected to be WOW'd by Arizona but really it was Spencer that stole that story!
What I Loved: Spencer! I wasn't sure what I would think about him
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when the story started. He, above anyone else, pointed out his flaws, why he wouldn't be good for Arizona, and several other reasons why a girl should find him a good man but a damaged one. Yet, it was because of all of that and his treatment of Arizona that he became the most compelling character in this story. Arizona had a distinct way of making him prove through actions what kind of man he truly was! It was his treatment of Arizona and his neighbor that really sold his "good man" status to me. Needless to say I loved the man!What I Liked: Arizona! I was already intrigued by her at the end of Jackson's story. She had a horrific past and the more we found out about it in this book, the more I wonder how the poor gal was functioning at all. Instead, while she did have her flaws, she was fighting to live and fighting to prevent people from being used the way she was. I admired Arizona in so many ways. She had a shaky road but managed to work her way through it. While I didn't find her as intriguing as Spencer, I did find her compelling.
What was a little lacking: Not enough of the other wives even though we saw the Boys. Since this was the last in the series I wanted a little more time with them.
Final Thought: I really loved the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series. It was my first time reading Lori Foster but it won't be my last!
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LibraryThing member TabathaV
I have to be one of the BIGGEST Lori Foster fans out there. So imagine my enjoyment in reading this book! I have been a HUGE fan of the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series since reading about Dare in the first book. Once I read the second book, I was convinced that no hero she ever wrote about
Sweet Baby Jesus. Those are the 3 words I would describe when talking about him. Really, there are no other words.. Well, except for any possibly word that you could use to describe the most amazing looking, sensitive, well educated all around almost perfect man. – Need a moment?.. I’ll wait :)
We met Arizona in book 3. I won’t go all into the back story, just in case some of you haven’t gotten around to reading it yet. What an amazing woman she is. After everything she went through, being where she is today is the one thing she is the most proud of. The only thing left for her to accomplish? Proving to the guys that she doesn’t need a babysitter and can take care of herself, getting over the past so it doesn’t put such a damper on the best part of her future – oh! and convincing her heart that Spencer isn’t like those men.
Bounty Hunter Spencer is still hurting after the death of his wife 3 years ago – thanks to the wonderful world of human trafficking. Arizona is hell bent on destroying anything that has to deal with human trafficking. Match made in heaven!?. One would only think so.
Watching the two of them battle the surge of emotion that takes place in this book – along with them both striving for the acceptance from the others – it was an uphill battle the entire way. With Spencer trying to convince himself that age didn’t matter and his heart wanted Arizona – she was busy trying to prove just how much she could take care of herself. After the past that Arizona had – Spencer had his work cut out for him.
I’ve never read about a more sensitive man. The things he did to help her face and overcome that which haunted her, simply amazed me. It took patience and understand – that which he had plenty of. The happy ending that we all look for in books was not as easily found in this one. In fact it was almost snatched away a couple of times. The emotional roller coaster that is this book kept me hanging on from page 1.
I know I didn’t give much insight to the book like I normally do, but everything I wrote ended up giving something away!
Favorite Quote
“You left me.”
Her pulse tripped at the low, oh-so-familiar timbre of his voice. She hadn’t left him. She’d just… left. Why did he make it sound so personal?
“Just noticed that, huh? Man, Spence, you really are astute.”
“You snuck out while I was in the shower.”
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would take the place of Trace in my heart. Then I met Spencer..Sweet Baby Jesus. Those are the 3 words I would describe when talking about him. Really, there are no other words.. Well, except for any possibly word that you could use to describe the most amazing looking, sensitive, well educated all around almost perfect man. – Need a moment?.. I’ll wait :)
We met Arizona in book 3. I won’t go all into the back story, just in case some of you haven’t gotten around to reading it yet. What an amazing woman she is. After everything she went through, being where she is today is the one thing she is the most proud of. The only thing left for her to accomplish? Proving to the guys that she doesn’t need a babysitter and can take care of herself, getting over the past so it doesn’t put such a damper on the best part of her future – oh! and convincing her heart that Spencer isn’t like those men.
Bounty Hunter Spencer is still hurting after the death of his wife 3 years ago – thanks to the wonderful world of human trafficking. Arizona is hell bent on destroying anything that has to deal with human trafficking. Match made in heaven!?. One would only think so.
Watching the two of them battle the surge of emotion that takes place in this book – along with them both striving for the acceptance from the others – it was an uphill battle the entire way. With Spencer trying to convince himself that age didn’t matter and his heart wanted Arizona – she was busy trying to prove just how much she could take care of herself. After the past that Arizona had – Spencer had his work cut out for him.
I’ve never read about a more sensitive man. The things he did to help her face and overcome that which haunted her, simply amazed me. It took patience and understand – that which he had plenty of. The happy ending that we all look for in books was not as easily found in this one. In fact it was almost snatched away a couple of times. The emotional roller coaster that is this book kept me hanging on from page 1.
I know I didn’t give much insight to the book like I normally do, but everything I wrote ended up giving something away!
Favorite Quote
“You left me.”
Her pulse tripped at the low, oh-so-familiar timbre of his voice. She hadn’t left him. She’d just… left. Why did he make it sound so personal?
“Just noticed that, huh? Man, Spence, you really are astute.”
“You snuck out while I was in the shower.”
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LibraryThing member BethanyMoore
Another good story... I don't really think some of that stuff would have really went down that way, though... pretty sure everyone would be dead instead, but it's fiction, so why not? I liked Arizona. Nice to see a ballsy heroine now and then. Every once in a while, I remembered that she was so
I'm looking forward to Chris and Matt (at least, I hope the story is about Matt!).
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young and he... wasn't... yeah, she was mature and had been through hell, but in many ways she still acted like a VERY young girl. I'm looking forward to Chris and Matt (at least, I hope the story is about Matt!).
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LibraryThing member BookaholicCat
A Perfect Storm is the fourth book in the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series by Lori Foster.
Arizona Storm is a young woman with a very difficult past. She was sold to human traffickers when she was just seventeen and even though she was able to escape months after, the ordeal she had to live was
Spencer Lark knows Arizona’s past, he admires what she has overcome but at the same time he knows that deep inside she carries the scars left behind by her past. Scars that doesn’t let her get close to people, even less trust or love anyone. Spencer wants to help her heal, she is young and deserves to be happy, loved and cherished. The only problem is that despite their age difference (Arizona 21, Spencer 32) Spencer can’t help himself but feel attracted to her. He doesn’t want to hurt her, he just wants to show her that there is more in life that just be an avenger. At the same time he doesn’t want her to get too attached to him. He can’t have a serious relationship with anyone because he hasn’t been able to forget his dead wife.
When Arizona comes to Spencer for help to bring down a ring of human traffickers he knows he has to help her because knowing Arizona she will do it with or without his help. The only problem is that now they will have to spend more time together and fighting their attraction while being that close won’t be an easy task.
The question is should they fight their attraction? Or should they leave their pasts behind and find peace and solace in each other arms?
I have always wanted to read Lori Foster but for some reason had never done it. When I saw this book in Netgalley I knew this was it, the now or never. What I didn’t know was that this book belonged to a series. I realized it before reading it, I considered reading previous books first, but there were three books and I didn’t have the time. After asking around I was told it could be read as a stand-alone, so that’s what I did. Now that I finished it I can say, yes, this book could be read as a stand-alone but there is lots of background story about Arizona, Spencer and the rest of the “gang” that I think it would have been better to read previous books first. Don’t take me wrong, I wasn’t lost or anything like that, but there were many references to past events that I would have love to know more. I’m sure if I had read this book as part of the series my enjoyment would have been higher even though I really liked this book.
I loved how Mrs. Foster took a very difficult topic as human trafficking and gave it life in the pages. She doesn’t write specifics but just enough to know what had happened making your heart break in many pieces.
In A Perfect Storm she gives us with Arizona and Spencer a broken heroine and a broken hero that find in each other the peace they didn’t know were looking for.
I loved how Arizona is a mix of strength and fragility; she is also socially awkward and doesn’t know how to relate to others. All this made her more real, endearing and believable to me.
Spencer is a dreamy hero. I loved how caring and protective he was; one of the things I liked the most about him was his resistance on the beginning to get involved with Arizona, when he had not yet realized that because of Arizona’s experiences she was more mature than her years. I really admired him because of that; he didn’t want to take advantage of her even though he could have done it many times.
The secondary characters (Jackson and Alani, Trace and Priss, Dare and Molly) were all great, I really want to go back and read their stories. But one character that I stole my heart was Chris, I loved how he was the only one that was able to see Arizona for what she was and what she really needed before anybody else did and his words of advice were wise beyond his years. I really want to know more about him and hopefully Mrs. Foster gives him a nice and deserving HEA.
All in all A Perfect Storm was a very enjoyable read, with great characters, a complex word and a fast moving plot that will have you glued to its pages. As I said before I’m planning to go back and read previous book of this series. I can also tell you that all the hype about Lori Foster writing is truth, her writing style is spotless, fluid and engaging. She is an author you cannot miss.
Arizona Storm is a young woman with a very difficult past. She was sold to human traffickers when she was just seventeen and even though she was able to escape months after, the ordeal she had to live was
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something that would have broken anyone. But instead of breaking, Arizona didn’t gave up and found in helping others a way to help herself.Spencer Lark knows Arizona’s past, he admires what she has overcome but at the same time he knows that deep inside she carries the scars left behind by her past. Scars that doesn’t let her get close to people, even less trust or love anyone. Spencer wants to help her heal, she is young and deserves to be happy, loved and cherished. The only problem is that despite their age difference (Arizona 21, Spencer 32) Spencer can’t help himself but feel attracted to her. He doesn’t want to hurt her, he just wants to show her that there is more in life that just be an avenger. At the same time he doesn’t want her to get too attached to him. He can’t have a serious relationship with anyone because he hasn’t been able to forget his dead wife.
When Arizona comes to Spencer for help to bring down a ring of human traffickers he knows he has to help her because knowing Arizona she will do it with or without his help. The only problem is that now they will have to spend more time together and fighting their attraction while being that close won’t be an easy task.
The question is should they fight their attraction? Or should they leave their pasts behind and find peace and solace in each other arms?
I have always wanted to read Lori Foster but for some reason had never done it. When I saw this book in Netgalley I knew this was it, the now or never. What I didn’t know was that this book belonged to a series. I realized it before reading it, I considered reading previous books first, but there were three books and I didn’t have the time. After asking around I was told it could be read as a stand-alone, so that’s what I did. Now that I finished it I can say, yes, this book could be read as a stand-alone but there is lots of background story about Arizona, Spencer and the rest of the “gang” that I think it would have been better to read previous books first. Don’t take me wrong, I wasn’t lost or anything like that, but there were many references to past events that I would have love to know more. I’m sure if I had read this book as part of the series my enjoyment would have been higher even though I really liked this book.
I loved how Mrs. Foster took a very difficult topic as human trafficking and gave it life in the pages. She doesn’t write specifics but just enough to know what had happened making your heart break in many pieces.
In A Perfect Storm she gives us with Arizona and Spencer a broken heroine and a broken hero that find in each other the peace they didn’t know were looking for.
I loved how Arizona is a mix of strength and fragility; she is also socially awkward and doesn’t know how to relate to others. All this made her more real, endearing and believable to me.
Spencer is a dreamy hero. I loved how caring and protective he was; one of the things I liked the most about him was his resistance on the beginning to get involved with Arizona, when he had not yet realized that because of Arizona’s experiences she was more mature than her years. I really admired him because of that; he didn’t want to take advantage of her even though he could have done it many times.
The secondary characters (Jackson and Alani, Trace and Priss, Dare and Molly) were all great, I really want to go back and read their stories. But one character that I stole my heart was Chris, I loved how he was the only one that was able to see Arizona for what she was and what she really needed before anybody else did and his words of advice were wise beyond his years. I really want to know more about him and hopefully Mrs. Foster gives him a nice and deserving HEA.
All in all A Perfect Storm was a very enjoyable read, with great characters, a complex word and a fast moving plot that will have you glued to its pages. As I said before I’m planning to go back and read previous book of this series. I can also tell you that all the hype about Lori Foster writing is truth, her writing style is spotless, fluid and engaging. She is an author you cannot miss.
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LibraryThing member dearheart
Having read all of the books in this series back-to-back, I’m kind of surprised to feel that this one is my favorite of the group, especially because I had a difficult time feeling any kind of connection to Arizona at first. I couldn’t relate to her attitude; which is a blessing when you think
On her twenty-first birthday she breaks into Spencer’s home and asks the bounty hunter for back-up when setting herself up as bait to take down another group of human traffickers. He’s definitely attracted to her, but believes she’s too young for him and isn’t ready to let go of the wife he lost to a trafficker’s gunfire three years ago. He gently helps her get past a few hang ups and possibly more important, the men all learn to respect her abilities and accept her as one of them.
As with all of these stories in this series, there’s a lot of ink devoted to the inner struggle both Arizona and Spencer individually face when it comes to just what their relationship means and what the other thinks of them. Unlike the other stories, sex isn’t something that happens until much further along. However, since she’s never known kindness or even a gentle kiss, she has a lot of questions he’s willing to answer honestly and some of that alone heats things up.
The entire gang is on hand which is what I like best about this author’s books. In my opinion, it’s the characters that really make the story, and once the main ones are introduced, they play a part in all later books in the series.
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about it. The woman had a sorry life even before her father sold her to human traffickers in order to buy drugs. Gang raped and forced into prostitution until she escaped. Jackson managed to save her and views her as his little sister and someone to be protected, and being protected isn’t what she wants. Since being saved, she’s become a vigilante to save those who are trapped and to shut down these operations.On her twenty-first birthday she breaks into Spencer’s home and asks the bounty hunter for back-up when setting herself up as bait to take down another group of human traffickers. He’s definitely attracted to her, but believes she’s too young for him and isn’t ready to let go of the wife he lost to a trafficker’s gunfire three years ago. He gently helps her get past a few hang ups and possibly more important, the men all learn to respect her abilities and accept her as one of them.
As with all of these stories in this series, there’s a lot of ink devoted to the inner struggle both Arizona and Spencer individually face when it comes to just what their relationship means and what the other thinks of them. Unlike the other stories, sex isn’t something that happens until much further along. However, since she’s never known kindness or even a gentle kiss, she has a lot of questions he’s willing to answer honestly and some of that alone heats things up.
The entire gang is on hand which is what I like best about this author’s books. In my opinion, it’s the characters that really make the story, and once the main ones are introduced, they play a part in all later books in the series.
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LibraryThing member msralways
This book was pretty amazing. I already liked Arizona since she was introduced to us in book three, but now we get a much deeper look into her background and what she was put through. Spencer was the most sensible and sexy man in the series; understanding Arizona's needs and the whys to all of her
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hungups. I thought the little plot twist at the end was very, very clever. Totally threw me off. Ver good! Show Less
LibraryThing member msralways
This book was pretty amazing. I already liked Arizona since she was introduced to us in book three, but now we get a much deeper look into her background and what she was put through. Spencer was the most sensible and sexy man in the series; understanding Arizona's needs and the whys to all of her
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hungups. I thought the little plot twist at the end was very, very clever. Totally threw me off. Ver good! Show Less
LibraryThing member Author_AndriaLarge
Definitely great! Love Spencer! It awesome to see how their little family keeps growing. I hope there is more to come. Love Lori Fosters writing, she's awesome!
LibraryThing member jbarr5
The Perfect Storm by Lori Foster
Book 4 in the series
Arizonia had once been kidnapped and sold to human traffickers and then tossed
out of a truck going over a bridge. Luckily others were tailing her and rescued
her but now she wants revenge. She was given a new identity and only a few others
even knew
people who took her and get them arrested. She had worked with 3 others, Spence,
Jackson, Dare and Trace and they knew about surveillance.
After it goes down they make their way back to Spencer's and she passes out, but the
next morning she is awakened with remembering about her ordeal and the near drowning.
She has put some stipulations forth before they make love.
The dealings with the people in the bar is not over yet but she's the only one who
knows that they have more information for her.
A real family and they ask her to be a part of it. She's getting relaxed around them
and thinking she is safe from the evils she lets her guard down-wrong choice.
Knowing the players now I know I want to read the other books in this series. The
story kept my attention and it's a field I know nothing about. I like to learn about
new things when I read a book.
Knives really got to me because my son has knives and he also knows how to use them given
his military training. I just thought they were knives-I was so misinformed.
This book also has a LOT of hot steamy sex that never seems to end.
Book 4 in the series
Arizonia had once been kidnapped and sold to human traffickers and then tossed
out of a truck going over a bridge. Luckily others were tailing her and rescued
her but now she wants revenge. She was given a new identity and only a few others
even knew
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who she was. She wants to find out more about the path of thepeople who took her and get them arrested. She had worked with 3 others, Spence,
Jackson, Dare and Trace and they knew about surveillance.
After it goes down they make their way back to Spencer's and she passes out, but the
next morning she is awakened with remembering about her ordeal and the near drowning.
She has put some stipulations forth before they make love.
The dealings with the people in the bar is not over yet but she's the only one who
knows that they have more information for her.
A real family and they ask her to be a part of it. She's getting relaxed around them
and thinking she is safe from the evils she lets her guard down-wrong choice.
Knowing the players now I know I want to read the other books in this series. The
story kept my attention and it's a field I know nothing about. I like to learn about
new things when I read a book.
Knives really got to me because my son has knives and he also knows how to use them given
his military training. I just thought they were knives-I was so misinformed.
This book also has a LOT of hot steamy sex that never seems to end.
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LibraryThing member rhonda1111
4 STARS
I like Arizona Storm she is fiesty. Arizona has had a hard life her father was abusive and sold her to human traffickers. Arizona does not give up. She escaped from them. Unfortunately she was got and to teach a lesson to the others. Arizona was tied up and thrown off a bridge into a river.
Jackson was down by the river and saw her. He jumped in and grabbed her. Arizona thought he was one of the bad guys and fought him. Jackson rescued and brought her into his family. Even paid for her to go to a finshing school. Jackson,Dare,Chris and Trace all live close and work together to stop human traffickers and make good money. Jackson was like her big brother and wanted to keep her safe. They had her working the computers, backgrounds. Arizona wanted more.
Arizona on her 21 birthday broke into bounty hunter Spencer Lark's house and sat watching him sleep. Arizona met him on another job and felt she could trust him. She found a bar that she thought was dealing in smuggling. She wanted to be bait and catch the bad guys and free the others that are like her.
Spencer agreed to help her because he knew she would do it on her own. Spencer has been fighting his feelings for Arizona. He was 11 years older than her. He wanted to help her get over her fears and protect her.
Part of a deal he was making with her was everytime she swore she owed him a kiss. He would help her and go to Jackson up comming wedding.
Arizona carries a gun in a ankle holster and a knife down her back and is willing to fight dirty & smart. She has some issues dealing with men and swimming in water. She was working to get over them.
This is a good story and I wish their are many more heros out their and less bad guys in real life. I want to go back and read other stories in this group of books. I was given this ebook to read in exchange of a honest review from Netgalley.
03/27/2012 PUB Harlequin HQN
I like Arizona Storm she is fiesty. Arizona has had a hard life her father was abusive and sold her to human traffickers. Arizona does not give up. She escaped from them. Unfortunately she was got and to teach a lesson to the others. Arizona was tied up and thrown off a bridge into a river.
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Arizona still struggled to survive.Jackson was down by the river and saw her. He jumped in and grabbed her. Arizona thought he was one of the bad guys and fought him. Jackson rescued and brought her into his family. Even paid for her to go to a finshing school. Jackson,Dare,Chris and Trace all live close and work together to stop human traffickers and make good money. Jackson was like her big brother and wanted to keep her safe. They had her working the computers, backgrounds. Arizona wanted more.
Arizona on her 21 birthday broke into bounty hunter Spencer Lark's house and sat watching him sleep. Arizona met him on another job and felt she could trust him. She found a bar that she thought was dealing in smuggling. She wanted to be bait and catch the bad guys and free the others that are like her.
Spencer agreed to help her because he knew she would do it on her own. Spencer has been fighting his feelings for Arizona. He was 11 years older than her. He wanted to help her get over her fears and protect her.
Part of a deal he was making with her was everytime she swore she owed him a kiss. He would help her and go to Jackson up comming wedding.
Arizona carries a gun in a ankle holster and a knife down her back and is willing to fight dirty & smart. She has some issues dealing with men and swimming in water. She was working to get over them.
This is a good story and I wish their are many more heros out their and less bad guys in real life. I want to go back and read other stories in this group of books. I was given this ebook to read in exchange of a honest review from Netgalley.
03/27/2012 PUB Harlequin HQN
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LibraryThing member Bookshellz
Augusta had many issues after being abused in human trafficking. She was wary of all men and unable to trust them. Spencer saw her for the wounded soul she was and even though he wanted her something fierce, he gave himself multiple reasons why she couldn't be his. The only trouble with that was it
This was my first book in the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor Series (and unfortunately I came in at the tail end), but it's not the average Lori Foster romance, in my opinion. Although, yes it is a romance, I felt that it's more basic fiction. I wasn't as impressed with this book as I was with previous romances she's written. There really is no damsel in distress and rescuing hero. Augusta is a woman more than capable of taking care of herself, which is good, but it pretty much tempers the romantic feelings and tender loving care of the relationship between her and Spencer. There is some danger involved, but I had a harder time getting involved in the story and I read it at a much slower pace than I normally would. Since I know of Ms. Foster's previous work, I'm still excited to see what's coming next and look forward to getting back to the front of the line to buy her next book!
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didn't curb his desire for her…and Augusta was only becoming more curious about Spencer and his toned body.This was my first book in the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor Series (and unfortunately I came in at the tail end), but it's not the average Lori Foster romance, in my opinion. Although, yes it is a romance, I felt that it's more basic fiction. I wasn't as impressed with this book as I was with previous romances she's written. There really is no damsel in distress and rescuing hero. Augusta is a woman more than capable of taking care of herself, which is good, but it pretty much tempers the romantic feelings and tender loving care of the relationship between her and Spencer. There is some danger involved, but I had a harder time getting involved in the story and I read it at a much slower pace than I normally would. Since I know of Ms. Foster's previous work, I'm still excited to see what's coming next and look forward to getting back to the front of the line to buy her next book!
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LibraryThing member elissa_kay
Arizona Storm has lived through a lot of hardship in her short life and has come out of it with a need to save others by putting herself at risk. Spencer Lark is immediately drawn to her but wants to protect her from more ugliness rather than let her be in the thick of it. Along the way they come
The characters here were well-written and snarky, the pacing is very good and it is generally an enjoyable book--the kind I expect from Lori Foster. However, for as long as it is (about 450 pages) there are still a lot of unanswered or unaddressed issues, mostly dealing with Spencer's past, that I just can't stop thinking about, and so that brings the rating down for me. It would have been nice to get those answers instead of visiting the thoughts of the villain, which I don't think was necessary.
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to understand each other and fall in love. The characters here were well-written and snarky, the pacing is very good and it is generally an enjoyable book--the kind I expect from Lori Foster. However, for as long as it is (about 450 pages) there are still a lot of unanswered or unaddressed issues, mostly dealing with Spencer's past, that I just can't stop thinking about, and so that brings the rating down for me. It would have been nice to get those answers instead of visiting the thoughts of the villain, which I don't think was necessary.
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LibraryThing member Allizabeth
Review:
I have not read any other books by Lori Foster, so this was my first taste of The Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series, and I must admit, I quite enjoyed it! There are four books that precede A Perfect Storm: The Guy Next Door, When You Dare, Trace of Fever, and Savor the Danger, but I
Rating: Bounty's Out (3.5/5)
* I received this book from the author (Media Muscle) in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I have not read any other books by Lori Foster, so this was my first taste of The Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series, and I must admit, I quite enjoyed it! There are four books that precede A Perfect Storm: The Guy Next Door, When You Dare, Trace of Fever, and Savor the Danger, but I
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found the fifth in the series to be more of a stand-alone volume. (Not that reading the rest would hurt!) This book packs a lot of punch - fast-paced action, page-turning suspense, a heated romance, and a touch of wit; not to mention a cast of complex characters determined to take down a human trafficking ring. I was captivated by the plot-line from page one! What an intense story - for both the character backgrounds, as well as the case(s) being investigated. Human trafficking is a difficult topic to discuss, and Lori Foster makes an impression on her readers. I was taken aback by the detail / shock-factor found throughout the book; it made the case and the characters seem more real to me. I loved strong-willed and protective Spencer, he was by far my favorite character - I could definitely read another book about him. On the other hand, there was Arizona - her history certainly made her character interesting, but I was distracted by her immature and petty actions. I understand that she is young and "tortured" to begin with, however, I feel like her attitude takes away from the book. It is hard to see how Spencer and Arizona would actually work together (as partners or romantically) because they seem so mismatched age and personality wise. Separate, they are tolerable - even enjoyable - but together they are unrealistic for me. I really liked the ending, especially the parts I didn't expect - (no spoilers!) - my only gripe is that this is the final book in the series. I will have to read the previous books ASAP to learn more about the other characters, particularly Chris, Jackson, Trace and Dare, who I would love to know more about. Overall, I rather enjoyed the story, minus the few details mentioned above, and will definitely read more by Lori Foster. Recommended for romance enthusiasts who like a series with some attitude - and some hot men in uniform!Rating: Bounty's Out (3.5/5)
* I received this book from the author (Media Muscle) in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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LibraryThing member mt256
A Perfect Storm by Lori Foster is the fourth book in The Men Who Walk The Edge of Honor series. I have not had the opportunity to read the first three books yet. However that wasn't a problem. I was able to keep up with the story line. If you're like me and haven't read the previous books, you can
Spencer and Arizona are the couple this book focuses on. Spencer is still hurting from the tragic loss of his wife. Arizona has a heart-breaking past of her own. She doesn't trust anyone and rightly so. Arizona is brave and has good instincts. Spencer is used to being in control. He feels very overprotective of Arizona. She partners up with Spencer to try to take down a smuggling ring.
Arizona has a great personality. Despite everything that's happened, she is a fighter. That is a strong appeal to her character. Spencer and Arizona have great chemistry together. They humorously banter back and forth quite a bit. The story line in A Perfect Storm is really exciting. It has a lot of action and suspense. Overall it's a good story. I would absolutely check out the other books in this series as well.
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pick this one up and not feel lost in the story.Spencer and Arizona are the couple this book focuses on. Spencer is still hurting from the tragic loss of his wife. Arizona has a heart-breaking past of her own. She doesn't trust anyone and rightly so. Arizona is brave and has good instincts. Spencer is used to being in control. He feels very overprotective of Arizona. She partners up with Spencer to try to take down a smuggling ring.
Arizona has a great personality. Despite everything that's happened, she is a fighter. That is a strong appeal to her character. Spencer and Arizona have great chemistry together. They humorously banter back and forth quite a bit. The story line in A Perfect Storm is really exciting. It has a lot of action and suspense. Overall it's a good story. I would absolutely check out the other books in this series as well.
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LibraryThing member Shaiha
He never saw her coming…
Spencer Lark already knows too many secrets about Arizona Storm, including the nightmare she survived and her resulting trust issues. But in order to expose a smuggling ring—and continue avenging his own tragic past—the bounty hunter reluctantly agrees to make Arizona
Arizona wants to reclaim her life, which means acting as bait to lure the enemy into a trap. Sure it's dangerous, especially with a partner as distractingly appealing as Spencer. But as their plan—and their chemistry—shifts into high gear, Arizona may discover there's an even greater risk in surrendering her heart to a hero…
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A PERFECT STORM is the fourth book in the Men Who Walk The Edge Of Honor series and I am assuming that it will be the last one. I can't really see where another book would come from unless Chris gets his own book but we will see. Overall this has been a rather good series and I do have to admit that this book in particular has been my favorite.
What really sets it apart is Arizona. She has gone thru hell in the past being sold as a sex slave and then rescued. That has really caused some scars that need to be reopened and healed. Luckily she trusts Spencer enough to allow the healing process to start. Some of the scenes between them were almost enough to bring tears to my eyes.
Spencer has his own growing to do also. He is an alpha male which automatically makes him protective of any female and even more so to one he cares for. What he needs to understand is that Arizona is a warrior in her own right and to respect her ability to protect herself and others.
I think that what I appreciated most about this book was the hard look at human traffickers. It is happening yet so many people want to sweep it under the rug. Ms. Foster has presented it in a way that is palatable to her readers. And the more folks that know about it, the closer we are to stopping it. Kudos to Ms. Foster for presenting a clear look at this uncomfortable subject.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys romantic suspense. I would rate this book a 3.4.
***I received this book at no charge for NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. No monies have or will exchange hands.
Spencer Lark already knows too many secrets about Arizona Storm, including the nightmare she survived and her resulting trust issues. But in order to expose a smuggling ring—and continue avenging his own tragic past—the bounty hunter reluctantly agrees to make Arizona
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a decoy. Yet nothing has equipped him for her hypnotic blend of fragility and bravery, or for the protective instincts she stirs in him.Arizona wants to reclaim her life, which means acting as bait to lure the enemy into a trap. Sure it's dangerous, especially with a partner as distractingly appealing as Spencer. But as their plan—and their chemistry—shifts into high gear, Arizona may discover there's an even greater risk in surrendering her heart to a hero…
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A PERFECT STORM is the fourth book in the Men Who Walk The Edge Of Honor series and I am assuming that it will be the last one. I can't really see where another book would come from unless Chris gets his own book but we will see. Overall this has been a rather good series and I do have to admit that this book in particular has been my favorite.
What really sets it apart is Arizona. She has gone thru hell in the past being sold as a sex slave and then rescued. That has really caused some scars that need to be reopened and healed. Luckily she trusts Spencer enough to allow the healing process to start. Some of the scenes between them were almost enough to bring tears to my eyes.
Spencer has his own growing to do also. He is an alpha male which automatically makes him protective of any female and even more so to one he cares for. What he needs to understand is that Arizona is a warrior in her own right and to respect her ability to protect herself and others.
I think that what I appreciated most about this book was the hard look at human traffickers. It is happening yet so many people want to sweep it under the rug. Ms. Foster has presented it in a way that is palatable to her readers. And the more folks that know about it, the closer we are to stopping it. Kudos to Ms. Foster for presenting a clear look at this uncomfortable subject.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys romantic suspense. I would rate this book a 3.4.
***I received this book at no charge for NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. No monies have or will exchange hands.
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LibraryThing member Urbanfan
Fans of this series will not be disappointed. Spencer has become my new favorite alpha male of the group. He's hot, thoughtful, caring, and a physical force to be reckon with. He also seems the least prolific in the female department compared to the other guys. Well, Dare may be close. We get to
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know Arizona better and not just the heads strong girl running into danger. The chemistry with Spencer is great but not as hot as with the other guys and their budding relationships. The action centers around the human trafficking but again, it didn't feel as intense as previous problems the guys have found themselves in. This is a nice read for fans of the series, don't get me wrong. You will enjoy it. But, I still would have liked to see the danger more dangerous and the hot a bit more hot. Keeping in mind Arizona's past makes sense how the story plays out though. I read the book in one day, so it's safe to say it's a smooth ride. Show Less
LibraryThing member DarkFaerieTales
Review Courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: A character-driven plot that is not action packed but the romance is hot.
Opening Sentence: Arizona Storm sat quietly on the overstuffed chair, her chin resting on her drawn-up knees, her fingers laced together around her shins.
The Review:
Arizona
Spencer Lark is a bounty hunter. His wife was killed three years ago in a robbery gone bad. He has been strangely drawn to Arizona ever since he first saw her but he is hung up on the fact that there is a twelve year age difference between them. Spencer also knows about Arizona’s past so he knows that she will have problems getting close to someone.
Arizona breaks into Spencer’s home while he is sleeping. Something Spencer finds a little hard to deal with at first but then it doesn’t bother him. She has come to him with a job opportunity. She has scoped out a business that she believes is a front for human traffickers and she wants Spencer’s help in infiltrating the place.
Arizona is a strong woman but she does have her hang-ups, their names are Trace, Dare, Jackson and Spencer. They just want to protect her but she doesn’t want to be protected. She wants to catch the bad guys and help fight. She has a weakness towards the underdogs and wants to help them. Arizona has no problem speaking her mind and asking uncomfortable questions. I found Spencer’s neighbor Marla a little annoying but at the same time I felt sorry for her because of the questions Arizona kept asking her. She wants to know how real relationships work but since she has only been used she doesn’t understand the workings of a loving relationship.
Human trafficking is a heavy subject to talk about and this story really isn’t an exception. It weighs heavily on the tone of the story. A Perfect Storm is a character driven story. It focuses on the relationship between Arizona and Spencer in depth. It is almost 200 pages in by the time they go to the business to check it out when the action starts to kick in. The tension starts to run pretty high and the one thing that I thought would happen didn’t happen, thankfully. This is not an action driven story.
When Arizona and Spencer inevitably hook up it is hot. Spencer has no problem helping Arizona through her problems. He tells himself and Arizona that it is just to help her with developing a healthy relationship with someone else. Arizona knows that she can only get through her problems with Spencer and Spencer alone. She just hopes that he realizes that before it’s too late.
Overall, A Perfect Storm is a pleasant read even though the subject material is heavy. Arizona and Spencer have a special relationship that helps make each other a better person. I can’t wait to see if there is more in store for them.
Notable Scene:
Arizona’s thoughts were on seducing Spencer instead of where they should have been, so when she saw the dark, indistinct form growing into a long shadow across the walkway, it took a few seconds for the import to sink in.
Too late to take the offensive against him, Arizona realized it was Carl lurking in the night.
Well, damn. Had he taken the back exit from the bar and circled around to get her? That meant he had to have seen her leave.
And it also meant he’d been watching her . . . maybe Spencer, too.
If he’d hurt Spencer, so help her, she would demolish him.
As Carl made a grab for her, she played the helpless victim and let him. He snatched her into the alley with hard hands and careless strength, dragging her down to an open door.
He shoved her into a small dilapidated room.
Maybe before all the whiskey shots, she’d have been sharp enough to think of a better plan. Shoot, even two drinks ago she would have been more on game.
But even over the limit, she wasn’t totally lost to skill. She wanted to get close to him.
How else could she hurt him?
Once they were out of sight from spectators, she reacted instinctively to the arm clamped tight across her throat. She went limp, dropping her weight to throw Carl off balance. When he tried to readjust, she grabbed for his fingers and, in a practiced twist, broke two with a satisfying crackle of joints.
That got her turned loose real fast.
With grim satisfaction, she ducked away while Carl let loose a string of rank curses. She knew Spencer wouldn’t want her to fight, but since Carl blocked her way out of the room, she couldn’t exactly tuck her tail and run, now could she?
He left her no choice but to engage in full-go contact.
Awe-some.
Taking a stance, ready, even anxious, Arizona smiled at him.
The Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor Series:
0.5 The Guy Next Door “Ready, Set, Jett”
1. When You Dare
2. Trace of Fever
3. Savor the Danger
4. A Perfect Storm
FTC Advisory: Harlequin provided me with a copy of A Perfect Storm. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: A character-driven plot that is not action packed but the romance is hot.
Opening Sentence: Arizona Storm sat quietly on the overstuffed chair, her chin resting on her drawn-up knees, her fingers laced together around her shins.
The Review:
Arizona
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Storm has been dealt a raw hand at life. She was given over to human traffickers while she was still a teenager as a sex slave. She escaped from her captors but then was caught. They decided they needed to teach a lesson for the others in captivity and left her for dead but then she was rescued by Jackson. Arizona is now twenty-one and she is determined to stop the kind of people that once held her captive. The revenge she wanted for her own captors was taken away by Spencer and she does hold it against him but not for long.Spencer Lark is a bounty hunter. His wife was killed three years ago in a robbery gone bad. He has been strangely drawn to Arizona ever since he first saw her but he is hung up on the fact that there is a twelve year age difference between them. Spencer also knows about Arizona’s past so he knows that she will have problems getting close to someone.
Arizona breaks into Spencer’s home while he is sleeping. Something Spencer finds a little hard to deal with at first but then it doesn’t bother him. She has come to him with a job opportunity. She has scoped out a business that she believes is a front for human traffickers and she wants Spencer’s help in infiltrating the place.
Arizona is a strong woman but she does have her hang-ups, their names are Trace, Dare, Jackson and Spencer. They just want to protect her but she doesn’t want to be protected. She wants to catch the bad guys and help fight. She has a weakness towards the underdogs and wants to help them. Arizona has no problem speaking her mind and asking uncomfortable questions. I found Spencer’s neighbor Marla a little annoying but at the same time I felt sorry for her because of the questions Arizona kept asking her. She wants to know how real relationships work but since she has only been used she doesn’t understand the workings of a loving relationship.
Human trafficking is a heavy subject to talk about and this story really isn’t an exception. It weighs heavily on the tone of the story. A Perfect Storm is a character driven story. It focuses on the relationship between Arizona and Spencer in depth. It is almost 200 pages in by the time they go to the business to check it out when the action starts to kick in. The tension starts to run pretty high and the one thing that I thought would happen didn’t happen, thankfully. This is not an action driven story.
When Arizona and Spencer inevitably hook up it is hot. Spencer has no problem helping Arizona through her problems. He tells himself and Arizona that it is just to help her with developing a healthy relationship with someone else. Arizona knows that she can only get through her problems with Spencer and Spencer alone. She just hopes that he realizes that before it’s too late.
Overall, A Perfect Storm is a pleasant read even though the subject material is heavy. Arizona and Spencer have a special relationship that helps make each other a better person. I can’t wait to see if there is more in store for them.
Notable Scene:
Arizona’s thoughts were on seducing Spencer instead of where they should have been, so when she saw the dark, indistinct form growing into a long shadow across the walkway, it took a few seconds for the import to sink in.
Too late to take the offensive against him, Arizona realized it was Carl lurking in the night.
Well, damn. Had he taken the back exit from the bar and circled around to get her? That meant he had to have seen her leave.
And it also meant he’d been watching her . . . maybe Spencer, too.
If he’d hurt Spencer, so help her, she would demolish him.
As Carl made a grab for her, she played the helpless victim and let him. He snatched her into the alley with hard hands and careless strength, dragging her down to an open door.
He shoved her into a small dilapidated room.
Maybe before all the whiskey shots, she’d have been sharp enough to think of a better plan. Shoot, even two drinks ago she would have been more on game.
But even over the limit, she wasn’t totally lost to skill. She wanted to get close to him.
How else could she hurt him?
Once they were out of sight from spectators, she reacted instinctively to the arm clamped tight across her throat. She went limp, dropping her weight to throw Carl off balance. When he tried to readjust, she grabbed for his fingers and, in a practiced twist, broke two with a satisfying crackle of joints.
That got her turned loose real fast.
With grim satisfaction, she ducked away while Carl let loose a string of rank curses. She knew Spencer wouldn’t want her to fight, but since Carl blocked her way out of the room, she couldn’t exactly tuck her tail and run, now could she?
He left her no choice but to engage in full-go contact.
Awe-some.
Taking a stance, ready, even anxious, Arizona smiled at him.
The Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor Series:
0.5 The Guy Next Door “Ready, Set, Jett”
1. When You Dare
2. Trace of Fever
3. Savor the Danger
4. A Perfect Storm
FTC Advisory: Harlequin provided me with a copy of A Perfect Storm. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
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LibraryThing member BookJunkie777
wow ! This book was engaging & captivating! love the symbolism of two broken people healing old wounds & falling in love at the same time!
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448 p.; 4.22 inches
ISBN
037377656X / 9780373776566