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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
4.5 stars
I love this series!! I absolutely LOVED Nathan Schroder and Taya. While Nathan was a tough guy, full of issues, I really enjoyed how he let Taya in and worked through his crap. Taya was the one he never forgot and it was clear that they had an incredible connection, even after being a part from one another for years. Nathan was a badass and yet so tender and sweet when Taya needed his comfort and protection.
I love this series!! I absolutely LOVED Nathan Schroder and Taya. While Nathan was a tough guy, full of issues, I really enjoyed how he let Taya in and worked through his crap. Taya was the one he never forgot and it was clear that they had an incredible connection, even after being a part from one another for years. Nathan was a badass and yet so tender and sweet when Taya needed his comfort and protection.
Talk about an emotional read! AVENGED touches on a lot of hard topics but I loved the way Kaylea Cross handled both Taya's harrowing experience as a hostage in Afghanistan as well as Nate's struggle with PTSD. Years before Nate was on the team that helped rescue Taya and that forged a connection between the two even though they haven't seen each other in almost 5 years. They've both handled what happened in very different ways and now that Nate is guarding Taya as a federal witness he realizes just how strong Taya is. My admiration for Taya is huge (even though she's a fictional character) because I can't imagine the journey she's been through. Her calm, forgiving acceptance helps Nate to see how destructive his anger has been and helps lead him to a better path.
Nate and Taya fall fast and hard for each other as is common for most of Cross's books but that didn't stop me from enjoying every second of it. Nate has spent years using sex and one night stands to make himself forget but with Taya he wants more -- because she's the one he's always wanted but thought he couldn't have. Nate's self-worth and doubts and the way he almost hates himself was heartbreaking and I loved the way Taya comforted him and showed him that he's worthy of love and happiness. In addition to the healing romance is a great suspense story as Taya tries to stay alive to testify against her captors and they try to stop her. If I had one complaint, it's that we spent just a little too much time in the villain's POV so that it felt like it was taking away from Nate and Taya's story.
Content Warning: Taya was kidnapped, abused, forcibly married and raped while in Afghanistan; references to PTSD and survivor's guilt
Nate and Taya fall fast and hard for each other as is common for most of Cross's books but that didn't stop me from enjoying every second of it. Nate has spent years using sex and one night stands to make himself forget but with Taya he wants more -- because she's the one he's always wanted but thought he couldn't have. Nate's self-worth and doubts and the way he almost hates himself was heartbreaking and I loved the way Taya comforted him and showed him that he's worthy of love and happiness. In addition to the healing romance is a great suspense story as Taya tries to stay alive to testify against her captors and they try to stop her. If I had one complaint, it's that we spent just a little too much time in the villain's POV so that it felt like it was taking away from Nate and Taya's story.
Content Warning: Taya was kidnapped, abused, forcibly married and raped while in Afghanistan; references to PTSD and survivor's guilt
Avenged doesn't disappoint, it's worth 10 stars
I have never been so immersed before in a book but this fifth book in Ms. Cross's HRT series puts the reader in the story from page one. Each one of her books gives you a wild ride from start to the last page. Taya is a federal witness who was kidnapped, held hostage, and married to the warlords second in charge forcible month. She must testify at the trial and hope nothing goes wrong. Schroeder is a former PJ who rescued her but also loses his best friend during the rescue. He now is part of Deluca's HRT team as their medic. Their team is in charge of protecting Taya until she testifies.
Throw in a splinter cell, several close escapes from the cell, and helping Schroeder battle his way out of PTSD. Add in some car bombs and IEDs and you have one check of a book. You won't be disappointed.
I have never been so immersed before in a book but this fifth book in Ms. Cross's HRT series puts the reader in the story from page one. Each one of her books gives you a wild ride from start to the last page. Taya is a federal witness who was kidnapped, held hostage, and married to the warlords second in charge forcible month. She must testify at the trial and hope nothing goes wrong. Schroeder is a former PJ who rescued her but also loses his best friend during the rescue. He now is part of Deluca's HRT team as their medic. Their team is in charge of protecting Taya until she testifies.
Throw in a splinter cell, several close escapes from the cell, and helping Schroeder battle his way out of PTSD. Add in some car bombs and IEDs and you have one check of a book. You won't be disappointed.
dark
emotional
tense
4.5⭐
Avenged is a brilliant read. That although a little slow to start soon picks up, as medic and Hostage Rescue Team member Nate Schroeder faces his past, and the woman who haunts his dreams. When he, Cruz and Vance are tasked with keeping safe Taya Kostas the star witness in a high-profile trial, and that certainly made for one hell of a ride both personally and professionally for Nate, who has not been dealing well with what happened to him and Taya five years ago when they were the sole survivors of a harrowing rescue mission in Afghanistan. And with plenty of action, intrigue and suspense plus an engaging romance I was easily hooked throughout; and would definitely recommend Avenged to others.
Avenged is a brilliant read. That although a little slow to start soon picks up, as medic and Hostage Rescue Team member Nate Schroeder faces his past, and the woman who haunts his dreams. When he, Cruz and Vance are tasked with keeping safe Taya Kostas the star witness in a high-profile trial, and that certainly made for one hell of a ride both personally and professionally for Nate, who has not been dealing well with what happened to him and Taya five years ago when they were the sole survivors of a harrowing rescue mission in Afghanistan. And with plenty of action, intrigue and suspense plus an engaging romance I was easily hooked throughout; and would definitely recommend Avenged to others.
Five years ago, Special Agent and pararescue jumper Nate Schroeder was part of a rescue effort to extract American hostage Taya Kostas from the Taliban in Afghanistan. He saved her life but it cost him dearly as he lost his partner and best friend. Now, Taya is the key witness set to testify in the trial of the terrorist who controlled the brutal group that kept her and others captive. A domestic terrorist group is determined to prevent that from happening and Nate inserts himself on the team providing her protection.
The connection between Nate and Taya was obvious from the start but it took awhile to get the full story of what happened during her rescue. Both were emotionally impacted and he’s still dealing with the residual anxiety, which he masks through his numerous, meaningless sexual encounters. I loved Taya and her effect on Nate, along with their powerfully strong connection. The other aspect of the story involving the domestic terrorist group, The Brethren, was extremely exciting as we were given the point of view of the one recruited to kill Taya. Their explosive attacks were shocking, brutal and exciting. It had me on the edge of my seat.
I enjoyed the story though it took a little long to develop and protracted the reveal of Taya and Nate’s backstory unnecessarily. However, the second half of the book delivered a huge payoff, both with the terrorist climax and the romance between Taya and Nate. It was satisfying to see Nate, a truly good guy, finally find his peace. 3.5 stars
The connection between Nate and Taya was obvious from the start but it took awhile to get the full story of what happened during her rescue. Both were emotionally impacted and he’s still dealing with the residual anxiety, which he masks through his numerous, meaningless sexual encounters. I loved Taya and her effect on Nate, along with their powerfully strong connection. The other aspect of the story involving the domestic terrorist group, The Brethren, was extremely exciting as we were given the point of view of the one recruited to kill Taya. Their explosive attacks were shocking, brutal and exciting. It had me on the edge of my seat.
I enjoyed the story though it took a little long to develop and protracted the reveal of Taya and Nate’s backstory unnecessarily. However, the second half of the book delivered a huge payoff, both with the terrorist climax and the romance between Taya and Nate. It was satisfying to see Nate, a truly good guy, finally find his peace. 3.5 stars
This was such a great read. I've added another PJ to my book boyfriend list.