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I would love to sing rave reviews about this book, but I just can't. I did enjoy the overall theme and story line but could have done with out all the physical descriptions of how beautiful Alison was and how handsome he was. It seemed there was a lot of emphasis put on the physical attraction of these two - a little over the top for me. I found myself skipping over entire parts when they were together because I was tired of reading about the sweet scent of her silky hair as it brushed against his strong jaw and so on and so on.

That all set aside I loved the fact that the entire family was involved in the justice system in some way. I also like the suspense as the stalker advanced and they worked to discover the person behind everything. I also appreciated how this author wove in the message of God in the different characters and the message of life-sustaining faith.

Over all the plot and story are well written and developed. I think that those who love a sticky sweet romance and don't mind a little action and suspense will devour this book whole. For those who enjoy action and suspense but could leave or take the romance part this book may not be for you - as it wasn't for me. I do enjoy a good love story but not one based on the physical aspects of the other person.
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I started reading Irene Hannon with later books but liked those enough to add her past books to my TBR list. This is one of those titles.

It was published in 2011 so it feels a bit dated. At least they seem to have cell phones now rather than blackberrys (as at least one of her past books did). I kept wondering why they didn't just ping Alison's cell phone as a starting point to where she was or where she might be--or at least to get a general direction in which she might have been heading. (I'm guessing that technology wasn't around yet??)

Likes:
*I like that the Taylor family cares for each other--even if they sometimes do it in a way that isn't appreciated by the one being cared for.
*I like the Morgan men. They seem to care for and about each other. I like Mitch's patience with Alison and his ability to know when to let her be independent and when to push that she do things that protect her.

Dislikes:
*Christian faith isn't really a big part of the book. There's a brief discussion between Alison and Mitch about it after which he starts going to church again and a few brief mentions. I don't want the book to get preachy, but I'd still like a character's faith or belief system to be a bit more prominent.
*I thought they should have thought of Darryl as a suspect long before they did. Alison had mentioned Nicole's case as being similar to Ellen's so he should have been on her mind. She even mentioned the case to Mitch--not that he connected the dots to check if Darryl was still in prison either. ( )

I like the way the back cover of the book stated it: "A stalker with deadly intent. . . A woman who protects children. . . An ex-Navy SEAL turned police detective." This makes for a "nail-biting suspense and heart-melting romance". This story is about Alison Taylor (who is the sister of Jake Taylor who was the leading man in book one, "Fatal Judgment"). You can read this as a stand alone book, but the series is about the three Taylor siblings and talks about each of them in all three stories.

Alison is a social worker and loves protecting children. When a stalker takes an evil turn in Alison's life, her police-detective brother, Cole, and his partner, Mitch Morgan, set out to protect her from danger. As things intensify so does the feelings between Alison and Mitch. Protecting her at all costs takes priority in his life, but that will be easier said than done. I liked the way all the pieces came together in the search for Alison near the end. Another story that was hard to put down until I finished! ( )

A stalker with deadly intent - woman who protects children - an ex Navy Seal turned police detective.

Guardians of Justice Book II