Miami, Mistletoe & Murder (Red Stone Security #4)

Series: Red Stone Security #4

Travis might look intimidating and tough with his tattoos and piercings, but when it comes to asking out bakery owner, Noel, he’s just as nervous as the next guy. When he finds Noel about to head into a dangerous situation to check on a young girl she mentors, Travis insists on coming along to keep Noel safe. Things go sideways when Travis must use deadly force to protect Noel and her friends. He doesn’t regret keeping her safe but he’s worried how Noel will react to the realities of his job. Even worse, someone is now looking for revenge and Noel and Travis are the targets.

I’m been looking forward to Travis’s book from the first moment we met him and I was not disappointed! I was only sad that his trademark mohawk was gone and he’s sporting a buzz cut in this book. After a tough assignment, Travis has some “forced” vacation and he’s determined to use the time to finally ask out Noel. He’s been going to her bakery for months and he’s out of his mind attracted to her, but he’s also nervous. I loved the contradiction of Travis’s tough, protector side with his sweet, gentle approach to relationships. In fact, Travis hasn’t been with anyone is almost a year because he’s very much about relationships and doesn’t do casual hookups. But his attraction to Noel tests him at every turn, because he’s never been this hung up on a woman before.

Noel herself has noticed Travis but his quiet nature has her unsure if he’s interested. Not to mention long absences when he’s on an assignment have prevented her from figuring things out. Noel was the perfect heroine for Travis because she’s compassionate, easy going, and so incredibly caring. Travis can take care of Noel, but in many ways Noel can also take care of Travis — it creates a really nice give and take between them. These two are so cute together but they’re also so so sexy! The chemistry was off the charts and I loved the flirting and byplay as they worked up to sleeping together. Noel is beyond distracted by Travis’s tattoos and he gets her all flustered with some hints at his other piercing (if you know what I mean).

Outside Travis and Noel’s relationship, there was also some great action and suspense as our bad guy targets Travis and Noel for revenge. I love stories with a protective character that makes themselves the bodyguard of the person they’re interested in. It says a lot about a person that they’re willing to put themselves in danger to protect another person. I’m really enjoying this series and can’t wait for more!

Wow!….USA Today & NYT bestselling author Katie Reus deoesn’t disappoint in book 4 of her sexy deadly ops hit series! Protecting everyone else and achieving it by using his sexy tattoos and piercings as armor, former Marine Travis Sanchez desperately wanted Noel Basov, and every time he was around her, his entire body tensed with need and hunger and thoughts of her had been consuming for months. Deep down, he knew she was out of his league, but when the one woman who has haunted his dreams night and waking hours for months on end has her life threatened, he knows it’s time to rid the bad boy image and prove to her just how much she means to him. As one of the best contractors for Red Stone Security, Travis trained for almost any situation that comes his way, unfortunately too bad he wasn’t warned for the most dangerous threat of all, the one to his heart!….

MIAMI, MISTLETOE & MURDER is the fourth book in Katie Reus’ “Red Stone Security” series and though technically it can standalone, I definitely think it will be more enjoyable if read in order. This novella has Travis Sanchez, a former Marine and current contractor for Red Stone Security coming to the aid of Noel Baskov, the woman he’s been lusting after for months…

I can’t remember if Travis was introduced in book one or not, but I do remember him from “Danger Next Door” which is book two, probably because that one is my favorite so far. I’m glad he got his own story because I thought he was not only gorgeous but also sweeter than you expect a huge, tatted and pierced guy to be. Noel was really kind and cute too, and together I thought they made an adorable couple. With likable characters, a smoking hot romance, and just enough suspense, this story was both fast and fun. My only complaints would be that the villain was a bit of a letdown and the “I love you’s” came a little fast. Still, it was an enjoyable holiday novella that was both sexy and sweet and I’m looking forward to reading “His to Protect” next.

I think this one is my favourite book from the Red Stone Security series. I never thought I could find a guy with lots tattoos and piercings attractive but wow Travis sounds seriously handsome!! His dry sense of humour, calm protective nature of Noel is so endearing. Plus the chemistry between the two is so intense you can’t help but be affected by it. Can’t wait for the next book!

This couple spent the whole story surprising one another in every way possible Surprisingly I still loved it. Loved the bit when he tells her he feels like a sex toy. Love in the fast lane from our hero with promises of more to come. Short story but that made it fast and racy. Good value for money.

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