I have to say this was the first time I have read this author. I love the subject matter I am seeing that she chose so I was very excited to be able to review the story.
Just in time for your holiday reading, check out my full review below.
Sergeant’s Christmas Siege by Megan Crane
Series: An Alaska Force Novel (Book 3)
Publisher: Berkley (October 29, 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-1984805508
Synopsis:
When straight-arrow, by-the-rules Alaskan State Trooper Kate Holiday is sent to investigate a local band of secretive commandos in remote Grizzly Harbor over the holidays, her least favorite time of year, her objective is clear: disband Alaska Force and arrest them. But Kate didn’t count on the diabolical temptation of Templeton Cross. The former Army Ranger exudes charm and has absolutely no respect for the rules of law that govern Kate’s life – too bad he also makes her mouth water and her knees weak.
Templeton has always been good at keeping his game face on and his emotions hidden, especially in combat. But working with Kate brings back memories of losses he prefers to keep locked up tight. As the pressure mounts – and Christmas draws closer – it’s a given that someone’s going to get hurt.
Trouble is, the more time he spends convincing his careful, wary trooper that there’s more to the holidays than her memories, the more he wants to keep her around. Forever.
But forever is the one thing a man like Templeton can’t do. Not even at Christmas.
Sergeant’s Christmas Siege by Megan Crane Review
I enjoy reading about strong women, especially those in a police setting. This book was right up my alley.
There’s something about a woman who overcomes so much to be able to stand out in her career. However, what that ultimately can do, especially in this characters case, is harden her heart.
Unfortunately, that hardening stayed through most of the story and we are subject to a continual bantering and arguing with every conversation we read. There was also a lot of internal conversation involved as well, convincing herself that she really liked the guy.
Templeton was the best part of this book. He too had issues, but for the most part, he knew what he wanted and was more accepting of his feelings, even though that to seem to take forever.
Overall, I love the premise and theme of the book. The author created a one of a kind story with plenty of twists to keep me turning the pages. I just need a better buy in to these two making it together. I really felt no spark between them and the story definitely could have used with more heat to melt those frozen hearts.
3 Stars
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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