TITLE: Coerced
SERIES: Harper Security Ops #17
AUTHOR: A.K. Evans
GENRE: Military Romantic Suspense
TROPES: Neighbors to Lovers/Protective Hero
Found Family/Small Town
RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2024
BLURB.
Aria Todd is the new girl in town. She doesn’t mind the title. In fact, she’s thrilled that she’ll have the chance to start over in a place where nobody knows her. Where nobody can get to her. And where her new neighbor has her peeking out her window regularly.
Paxton Fields is Steel Ridge’s resident nice guy. He’s kind to everyone, even the injured and abandoned animals he rescues on occasion.
That’s why he catches Aria’s eye, and the pair explore the chemistry between them.
But Paxton’s big heart is just a small part of who he is. When it’s necessary to be foreboding, he rises to the occasion.
And that’s precisely what happens when he learns that there was a reason for Aria’s recent move to his town. Discovering she’s been coerced from her home, Paxton’s protective instincts kick in.
Escaping her past was her plan, but if Paxton can’t find her, Aria may never get to see her future.
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MY REVIEW.
5 Stars from Tiffany!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great Addition to the Series!
It's wild to think there are seventeen books in the Harper Security Ops series, and while I haven’t tackled them all, the ones I’ve read have been just as captivating as this one. They all follow a similar pattern: a Security Ops guy ends up falling for a damsel in distress. What keeps me hooked is how each damsel’s distress is unique.
This time, the spotlight is on Paxton. He’s your classic all-American guy who loves animals, puts women and kids first, and instantly won me over. He works in the kidnap/ransom unit, so he’s seen his share of tough situations, but in his downtime, he’s all about his rescue pets—three dogs, two cats, and a bird. When he meets his new neighbor Aria, there’s an immediate spark, and he’s quick to get to know her.
Aria is starting fresh in Steel Ridge, wanting to leave her self-centered family behind. She’s found a perfect spot for herself and her cat, and the charming neighbor next door definitely adds to the appeal. I liked Aria right away too. She’s a bit shy but knows what she wants and doesn’t waste time diving into her new life, grabbing two jobs and making friends—hello to the Harper Security Ops girls!
As usual, the plot follows a familiar pattern, but even though Aria’s story was a bit predictable, it kept me on the edge of my seat, waiting for the inevitable twist. She’s running from something, and you just know it’s going to catch up with her.
The book is well-written and while there’s some suspense, the focus is mainly on Aria and Paxton’s developing relationship, which I was totally okay with. I enjoyed the slow-burn romance this time around, with the main drama centered on her past catching up with her. “Coerced” works great as a standalone, but reading the series in order will give you a better grasp of the supporting characters.
ALSO AVAILABLE.
AUTHOR BIO.
A.K. EVANS is a contemporary romance author of over forty published novels. While she enjoys writing a good romantic suspense novel, Andrea’s favorite books to write have been her extreme sports romances. That might have something to do with the fact that she, along with her husband and two sons, can’t get enough of extreme sports.
Before becoming a writer, Andrea did a brief stint in the insurance and financial services industry and managed her husband’s performance automotive business. That love of extreme sports? She used to drive race cars!
When Andrea isn’t writing, she can be found homeschooling her two sons, doing yoga, snowboarding, reading, or traveling with her family. She and her husband are currently taking road trips throughout the country to visit all 50 states with their boys.
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