Although the author is obviously talented, the plot of Hard to Come By stretched the bounds of credibility to the ridiculous, then ended with no resolution. While the some of the Baltimore police might have been corrupt, no one thought to contact the state police, US Marshalls or FBI when they had solid proof of drug smuggling and human trafficking. The continuing mystery/drama of gang wars and covert military forces was incredibly unrealistic.

Sadly, Emilie allowed her ex-husband to make her believe she was unworthy of gentleness and respect. Hint: he lies, he ignores your requests, he says he owns you after a few days, he hits you, he pushes your personal boundaries. Likewise, Emilie was a clinical psychologist who should recognize an abusive man she meets one. For a man who experienced a painful war injury, why would he choose to inflict physical pain on a woman he claimed to love, after trying to protect her in a fire fight. What a disappointment! What did macho Derek do a few hours after Emilie suffers a devastating personal tragedy/? Derek slapped her, then screwed her so hard she was covered in bruises. Unlike the first 2 books in the Hard Ink series, this book featured a self-absorbed, controlling jerk (Derek) and an incredibly weak woman (Emilie). Worth a credit? A well-written, action-packed edge of your seat romance with loveable characters and an emotionally damaged Heroine and a physically and mentally damaged Hero……. Dual POV's, great narration but this is part of a building storyline so, to get the most from the series, it would be best to start at book 1. which results in kidnapping, a high speed car chase, murder, a deadly explosion and everyones secrets are found out. Once these wheels are set in motion she has unknowingly put everyone's life in great danger - including her own……. But unsuspecting Emilie is worried about her Brother's erratic and more violent behaviour, she's a Psychologist so contacts the Police to get him taken into care because she thinks he's delusional. easy because as soon as they meet Marz and Emilie 'click' and the attraction's strong and hard because he's always been honest so doesn't like lying to her.

Handsome, tattooed and honorable Marz has to get close to Emilie, the Sister of a gang member who they think may be able to give them some more information, but this proves to be easy and hard to do….

But along the way there's nail-biting action, mystery, suspense, twists, new characters and a sexy, passionate love story. They're trying to find out the who, what and why's of the day that changed their lives in order to restore their, and their 7 killed comrades, reputation and honor. This is a great series to get into… a band of ex Army Special Forces men who were mysteriously set up while on duty, caught in a deadly ambush and unceremoniously kicked out of the Army with bad records.

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Hard to come by by laura kaye