Shadow's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 While this was a grand adventure of a book, it was a little more disappointing than some of Lexi Blake's works. For one thing, it was much darker than the other books in the Master and Mercenaries series, and for another, it felt incomplete. While the author can usually combine highly emotional scenes with surprising humor, the fun seemed lackluster in this offering. 
 Tennessee Smith sets out to seduce the daughter of the man who had his brother killed and him exiled from the CIA. But Faith's innocence, generous nature and quick mind end up capturing his wayward interest in ways he hadn't expected. As the two embark on a relationship, Faith's father looms in the background as a menacing monster, aided and abetted by her sister. Can Tennessee keep Faith safe and overcome his dark past to come into the light with the talented doctor? 
 I wasn't thrilled with Smith. I found him a bit wishy-washy, and cold. Faith is too good, with no flaws to offset her perfection. Her father and sister appear wholly evil. I found all of the main characters overdrawn with a lack of balance of good and bad. 
 This was one of those rare books where the secondary characters were much more sympathetic than the main love interest. Ian Taggert and his brothers are much more entertaining than Tennessee and Faith. My final complaint is the fact that while we have a resolution between two of the characters, the hints we have of the next book, make this effort feels like a stop-gap measure instead of a complete story. 
 However, having said all that, this is still an enjoyable read, with non-stop action, some hot sex scenes, and lively dialogue. 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.