White-Hot Hack (Kate and Ian #2)

Kate and Ian are married and living the life. But because of Ian’s job and history, he does have enemies and they do have to lay low. Which means that Kate is doing all the domesticated things of a house wife, but longing for a bit more given the proactive career professional she used to be. While Ian strives to make her happy, her abilities seem stifled and it was obvious that this wasn’t a good long term solution for her. Especially since Ian was still involved in his cyber security activities although from a different vantage point. As things ramped up on a national security level, Kate was able to take some initiative and demand participation. While Ian is always going to be overbearing and overprotective, he also cannot deny Kate a chance to be involved and challenged seeing how charged and passionate she gets. The story picks up in the latter half of the book with them participating more in a teamwork approach not just to the marriage, but to the job, and I adored how Kate came off so fearless and eager. In both books, it would seem like Kate got the short end of the stick in certain ways because of Ian (especially in the view of Kate’s dad), but at the same time, Kate is an incredible character so full of love and understanding that she would never think she got short changed. Not to mention that Ian would always prioritize her first and do whatever it takes to make her smile so I found the ending to be very fitting for them both.

I LOVED this book! SO MUCH! I am already a HUGE fan of Tracey Garvis-Graves and of Kate and Ian and I could not wait to get my hands on this book! White-Hot Hack did NOT disappoint. I was thrilled to be back in the adventurous lives of Kate and Ian and felt like I was home again. Immediately this story drew me in, as I couldn’t wait to see what Kate and Ian were up to since we left them in HSH all those months ago. (By the way, you really must read HSH first, I do not consider this book to be a standalone) It was like meeting up with old friends and just a lovely feeling.

WHH basically picks up where HSH left us. Kate and Ian are married and settling into their new life, new home and new adventures. They are still the hilarious, awesome, so in love couple that we know and love, and I am so glad for this. The author has a true gift when it comes to writing dialogue, and their quick-witted banter is just so much fun to read. Both Kate and Ian’s personalities come shining through once again and I just could not get enough of them. They’re so in love, and just want each other to be happy, to be fulfilled in their day to day lives and above all to be safe and secure. Their emotions are real, I felt everything they did every step of the way, and again, this is a testament to the author’s excellent story-telling.

One thing I love about this book is that it gives the reader a glimpse into Kate and Ian’s day to day lives without a constant sense of foreboding. There is no drama for the sake of drama. There are plenty of moments where you think uh-oh, things might not go well here, but quickly enough you breathe a sigh of relief, and the worry is gone. On the other hand, there is plenty of adventure and excitement within the world of cyberterrorism and hacking, which I found absolutely fascinating (and a bit creepy). Clearly Tracey Garvis-Graves has done her research, as everything is explained clearly and accurately when it comes to Ian’s work; as someone who does not know much about this topic, I truly appreciated her efforts and thank her for being thorough.

Another amazing part of this story is the love and romance. Kate and Ian have such a wonderful relationship and the author conveys this perfectly. They’re married now, but have not lost their sense of romance and passion one bit. While I found their dialogue to be a bit funnier in the first book, I still found myself laughing at their text exchanges and conversations throughout WHH, and loved every bit of it. Their personalities really shine through in this story and I just love them both so much.

Do Kate and Ian get their HEA? Yes, they do. This is not a spoiler, as we know it’s coming and it’s well-deserved and I will just say that it is perfect. Truly perfect for them. I found myself with a huge smile on my face for the entire epilogue, although as I read the last sentences I felt sad knowing this was the end of their story. I will miss Kate and Ian, but they have been given the life they have more than earned.

Thank you Tracey Garvis-Graves for yet another outstanding story. I cannot wait to see what you have in store for your readers in the future.

The geeked out adventures of Ian and Kate continue in White Hot Hack where the couple find themselves navigating the new phase of their relationship. Rife with humor and sensuality, this sequel reminded me immediately of why I fell so hard for this techie couple in the first place. From the very first page, I was pulled back into their world and consumed by it. This story line is so much fun, so addictive, and thanks to this author’s unique, lovely writing style, it’s equally smart and witty and charming.

White Hot Hack follows Ian and Kate through a number of escapades as they begin working alongside each other as hackers. I love the dynamic between Kate and Ian, the business mixed with pleasure mixed with humor that comes along with working together in the way they do. But what I loved most about this story is that Kate isn’t just Ian’s wingman. Working with Ian in this crazy field, Kate discovers parts of herself she never realized existed, discovering a skill set that really drives their business and also allows for humor, witty dialogue, and a boat load of close calls within the story. This series is so different than anything I’ve ever read before and I just can’t get enough if it.

Tracey Garvis-Graves weaves such a smart, witty storyline in White Hot Hack. This book reads like a rom com but it’s not silly. It’s brilliant and quirky and fun and so refreshing. The comedic timing in this story together with the quick banter and a deliciously steamy romance culminate into a charming, humorous, authentic storyline I just adored. White Hot Hack is the full package, laugh out loud humor, swoon-worthy romance, steamy sensuality and some edge-of-your-seat suspense. Well written and superbly developed, Garvis-Graves follows up Heart-Shaped Hack with a sequel that delivers all I’d hoped it would and so much more.

Kate and Ian are back with the banter that I loved so much in Heart Shaped Hack, along with more intrigue, suspense, and heart stopping action.

When a much anticipated sequel comes out, there’s sometimes a question of whether it will live up to it’s predecessor. In this case it was every bit as enjoyable as the first book. I couldn’t put it down and loved every minute!

Tracey Garvis Graves captures the dynamics of marriage so very well in all of her books, and this one was no exception. All too often, a book ends with the couple getting married and having their HEA, so what I loved about this story was seeing their life together after they got married. I haven’t read many books where the H/h are a married couple, so it made a refreshing change. Kate and Ian work very well together, and the scenes where they were working undercover were really entertaining. The attention to detail was second to none, it’s clear that Tracey has been very meticulous in her research, and I loved learning more about cyber crime.

Some romance stories have the whole angst thing going on, but not this one. Kate & Ian are so in tune with each other, they never miss a beat. I found myself with a smile on my face reading about their antics, and I was on the edge of my seat as the hacker who had doxed Ian in HSH finally played their hand, the tension had my heart pounding. I even had a few tears at the very end, Kate & Ian are one of my favourite book couples, and I was sorry to say goodbye to them.

Ian and Kate’s story continues really enjoyed this book and I enjoyed learning and understanding about Hacking. Its quite scary

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