REVIEWED by Jen B.
TITLE: Love in Spades
SERIES: Four Kings Security #1
AUTHOR: Charlie Cochet
PUBLISHER: Charlie Cochet
LENGTH: 300 Pages
RELEASE DATE: March 24, 2018
BLURB:
Ex-Special Forces soldier Anston “Ace” Sharpe is fighting a different battle these days—one involving the world of private security across the state of Florida. As part owner of Four Kings Security, Ace and his fellow Kings tackle everything from armed transport and investigations to cyber intelligence and executive protection. Cocky, fearless, and brash, Ace isn’t afraid to take risks.
After years of working alongside his father, Colton Connolly is ready to take the helm at Connolly Maritime, but his father’s retirement is put on hold when Colton begins receiving death threats. If that isn’t bad enough, his father signs a contract with Four Kings Security to provide Colton with round-the-clock protection, despite his adamant refusal. Colton’s life has been turned upside down, the last thing he needs is a shadow, especially in the form of infuriating, sexy-as-sin Ace Sharpe, who seems to be on a mission to drive Colton mad.
Sparks fly the moment Colton and Ace meet on a sultry night club dance floor. But getting involved with a client, even one as fiery and beautiful as Colton Connolly, is a line Ace is unwilling to cross. Colton might be attracted to Ace, but he’d been burned before. He might be willing to put his life in Ace’s hands, but not his heart.
As the Florida nights heat up, so does their passion, and Ace and Colton are faced with a difficult choice—take the plunge and risk it all, or play it safe and walk away?
If Ace can keep a deadly threat from robbing Colton of a future….
A brandy new Charlie Cochet series? Sign me up! You get an idea of what this is about from the series title and blurb, but as with her other series, there are so many other fabulous details that make up this series starter that have this one running right out of the gate.
Four Kings Security – made up of four ex-military friends/brothers in arms (Ace, King, Red and Lucky) who have one of the most well known and successful security business in the area. They’ve earned their nicknames in the service, but they’ve carried that over into their business as well. The names, tattoos, the business motto, crest logo, etc. all form the foundation and basis by which the business was formed. As is Ms. Cochet’s style, she gives us great characters who are charismatic and fun, yet tough and emotional. It is easy to see the bond these guys share and how much they mean to each other.
In Love in Spades, Ace (one of the Kings), is the best man to take the lead in providing security to a business heir who has no interest in having personal bodyguards. But, as the Kings were hired by his soon-to-be retired father, there isn’t much he can do. Colton has his reasons for not wanting anyone controlling his life, and he puts up a good fight in the beginning. Unfortunately, or fortunately, Ace gives as good as he gets. It doesn’t take long for them to have a truce of sorts and for the threats to escalate into something more serious. The sparks fly right from the get go between Ace and Colton, but when the attraction takes over, things really explode.
There is definitely some reluctance on Ace’s part, as he has so much to lose. But they realize fairly quickly that there is something special between them that make it worth the risk. Even a misunderstanding is dealt with rather quickly putting them right back on track. Needless to say they made a great couple and were definitely perfect for each other. The rest of the cast of characters are all interesting as well, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the other Kings. Looks like Red is up next, and that looks like it will be a great addition as well, with an opposites attract type of relationship. Regardless, I hope we don’t have to wait too long to find out. Definitely recommend giving this series a shot.
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