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Book Blurb

FBI Special Agent Aaron Pearce, tall, muscular, a lone wolf with an attitude, is assigned to protect Mark Beecher, a witness to the plans for a terrorist attack. The discovery of an unknown informant within the FBI's ranks, however, forces the two men to hole up in a loft apartment with only one another for company.

After long conversations and their shared attempt to unravel the puzzle of the terrorist group's next target, Pearce and Mark find they cannot deny their mutual attraction. Pearce gives in to his passion, sleeping with the man he's sworn to protect and going against his training as he risks heartbreak once again.

When the informant reveals himself to Pearce and takes him hostage, Mark finds he cannot run and leave Pearce to die. Instead, their roles have been reversed and now he is the only person who can save Special Agent Pearce.

NOTE: This book was previously published by Loose Id in June 2009.

Book Review

Even if prepared for a situation, there's no real way of knowing how someone will react when faced with it. That's why it's wise to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. That's exactly what Mark and Pearce in 'Holed Up' by Hank Edwards are faced with when plans to protect Mark go horribly wrong. They have to diversify and come up with a plan which will better ensure his safety. During their seclusion, Mark and Pearce share more with each other than they ever have with anyone else and foster a strong bond of appreciation and respect for each other. Mark soon comes to be more than just another 'babysitting' job.

 

I had a difficult time liking Pearce at first. He's a know-it-all; he's obnoxious, conceited, has a haughty attitude; he's also very good-looking and very good at his job. As I got to know him better, I began to admire his expertise and realized that he wasn't as tough as he pretended to be. He just needed someone to call him on it and that's where Mark comes in. Mark evokes feelings in Pearce which make him want to get to know him better and admit feelings he couldn't even admit to himself before that time. It was interesting to watch him change. It felt good to see him become vulnerable but, at the same time, still remain the competent expert he's trained to be.

 

Although Mark comes across as abrasive and uncooperative at first, it's understandable considering he's been yanked away from his job, his family, his home, etc. to be put under witness protection. I admired him for putting himself at risk to be a witness to bring down a terrorist group. He proves time and again how smart, strong, and brave he is. He keeps Pearce on his toes by not letting him get by with any of the avoidance tactics Pearce frequently uses. He admits his physical attraction to Pearce but isn't sure the feeling is mutual.

 

When I read this story I felt as if I was watching an action adventure show. It's fast paced and has some interesting twists in the plot which surprised me in some cases and upset me in others. It's quite well written and for all the different directions it takes it comes together nicely. The characters are well designed and it was easy to become attached to them. Once Mark and Pearce are together, they practically burn holes in the sheets, the couch, the shower, well, just everywhere. It's quite erotic and explicit enough to make me feel like a voyeur. This book has it all—interesting characters, mystery, intrigue, danger, passion, and a very steamy romance. If you like books in which you don't know what's coming next, then you may enjoy 'Holed Up'. Thanks, Hank, for the exciting adventure.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 30000 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	03-August-2014
Price	$3.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-holedup-1587639-356.html