In this second installment in the Redemption Harbor Security series (following Fighting for Hailey) Hailey’s best friend with an attitude Reese is sent undercover with one of Hailey’s friends from her foster care days, Cash. Cash is too good looking, too ready to smile, and has a way with money. Totally not snarky Reese’s type….except she can’t keep her eyes, her mind or ultimately her hands off him. Fresh off her one night hook-up with Cash (from which Reese snuck away the morning after), learning that she will be undercover as his wife on an assignment is distressing, to put it mildly. For his part, Cash is more than ready to admit that Reese has grabbed his attention and possibly his heart, and he is not about to let her run away from what is between them. As they work their assignment, looking for a missing employee at a romantic Montana couples’ resort, Reese battles her attraction to Cash even as they find that they are up against more than just a missing woman. Bodies start turning up, and it looks like a philandering boss, cops on the take and drug smuggling are all on the menu. Will perseverance, in love and in their investigation, keep them alive and maybe bring them together?
Author Katie Reus again brings us a feisty (if somewhat skittish and grumpy) heroine, and its hard not to be charmed by Cash, a guy who has no problems attracting feminine attention except when it comes to the one woman who sees him for who he is rather than what he looks like and what he has in the bank. Alongside this pair we also have Rowan and Adalyn, who due to a catastrophic event in their past are struggling to work as a team….and its not hard to tell that their story will be the next installment in the series. A fast paced romantic thriller, with plenty of peppery back-and-forth. Not the hardest mystery to solve, but a lot of fun along the way. Many thanks to NetGalley and Author Collective 20 for allowing me early access to a very enjoyable read for fans of this author, as well as for readers of Kat Martin, Rebecca Zanetti and Heather Graham.

Katie Reus is a go-to author who never disappoints, and Fighting for Reese is another great read. It's second in a spinoff series, but it does fine as a standalone. I'd read book 1 a while ago and quite liked it, though I remember being perhaps more interested in Cash—this book's hero—than Jesse.

Cash is adorable, the sunshine in the alluded-to grumpy-sunshine pair. Former foster child and special forces hottie slash generous billionaire, he's quite the catch, maybe a little too good to be true. He meets Reese through book 1's pair and is drawn to her (and her to him), so when they are teamed up on an op, it's only a matter of time before things get real.

Reese isn't exactly a grumpy grump, but she IS skittish. I do enjoy a story where the guy falls first anyway. She's also very competent at her job, which I love. I have to admit not remembering much about her from book 1 though.. It seemed a little odd that a cyber expert was sent on a field op, to be honest, but she is good at it

The suspense is a little odd and clunky, though it's not bad so much as... well, as it is odd. As a result, I didn't feel as fully fulfilled as I would have liked. But it's still a good read. There's plenty being set up for Rowan and Adalyn's story too. I'm looking forward to it!

I received an ARC of this book for free from the publisher and Netgalley. I'm writing this review voluntarily, and it reflects my honest opinion. Thanks!

Fighting for Reese
Redemption Harbor Security
Book two
by Katie Reus

This book had everything from a murder mystery suspense to fighting for their lives when it's revealed what is actually happening at a wellness resort in Montana. Cash and Reese are one couple and Adalyn and Rowan all working with Redemption Security trying to find a missing girl from the resort. I didn't read the first book so it I did have a bit of confusion but all in all this book was well worth 4 stars and I highly recommend it.

Thank you to Author Collective 20 and Net Galley for allowing me to read this book.

This was another superb book by this author.
I was slightly unsure by the blurb but glad I trusted my gut, as this book was nothing like I expected and everything I didn't know I wanted/needed.
There's so much I would love to say about the plot (and the characters), as it still has my head reeling with all the pieces together, but I honestly think it's best to go in blind. You won't regret picking up this book as it was very cleverly done with twists coming out of nowhere.
I can't wait to see what the author comes up with next.

I adored how all in Cash was with Reese from the very start. I just love a man who knows what he wants. And Reese was awesome! How can you not love a woman who can kick some serious butt. These two worked well together in their investigation. And the investigation itself was intriguing and fun to read.

I really, really liked this story. It's one of my favorites. Cash and Reese saw each other at their friend's wedding and as always clashed. However, they ended up going home together for some hot times. She ran in the morning which he had been warned about. Then they were on a case together with their security company. They had to pretend they were engaged but Cash wasn't pretending. At a wellness camp, they were looking for a missing worker. She supposedly quit and went home but wasn't seen again. There was lots of intrigue and drama in this book but it was really interesting and fun to read. I highly recommend

I got this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

Fighting for Reese by Katie Reus is a perfect book for a steamy suspense fan.

After Reese hooks up with Cash after her friend's wedding, she runs. However, Reese can't avoid Cash forever, since they will be go undecover at couples retreat as a couple.

There's a lot of suspense and drama going on this book which makes me the storyline addicting.

✅ Forced proximity
✅ Undercover agents
✅ Action packed
✅ Mystery
✅ Suspense
✅ High sexual tension
✅ Plenty of spicy scenes: intense

I'll definitely be looking forward to read the next book by Katie Reus.

Katie does it again. I fall in love with every guy I read in her stories. Cash, swoon. Could you ask for a better boyfriend? Hell no! You get all caught up in the story with its fast pace, suspenseful action, and witty banter. This story went from zero to one hundred in seconds. I am absolutely in love with romantic suspense. It has it all in this story. I love the interactions with the other members of the security team. The dynamics between Reese and Cash are off the charts. Honestly, I did not want this story to end so soon.

We get a taste for the next story and WOW it is going to be explosive. Nothing more on that front…read it and see.

Romance, Suspense, A Perfect Read!

Reese wants Cash and after spending the night with him goes on the run, she’s frightened of being rejected but what she doesn’t know is that Cash is playing for keeps and if slow and steady wins the love of his life he’s willing to do what he can to claim her forever. After all they would be working closely together on their next assignment and he was more than willing to take advantage of the situation!

A page-turning read with wonderful characters and a storyline which will keep you engrossed until the end.

I loved the chemistry, passion and sizzle between Reese and Cash and they did deserve their HEA.

Looking forward to the next in the series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

After being paired up at a wedding for their friends, Reese quickly attempted to put things back on a business footing. After all, she works with Cash. As so often happens in a romance novels, the romance gods said “Not so fast,” and the two were sent undercover to look for a missing woman.

Reus always writes an interesting suspense novel, even when there is a well-used trope like this one. Always. This story featured some non-violent resolution (which I thought was kind of cool). Five star story once again.

Fortunately the time between the first and second book of the new series: The Redemption Harbor Security series was less than two months. So I had already met Hailey, Jesse, Cash and Easton. And now, Cash meets his match!

Reese doesn’t do relationships; being burned before and left behind, she chooses to run before she will get hurt. But when she is on an undercover assignment at a couples retreat, she needs to act like she is in a relationship with Cash. Her greatest temptation, but also her greatest fear.

Underneath, there is also a push-and-pull attraction between Rowan and Adalyne, so hopefully they will get their own story too. And we see Skye again, yay!

True to Katie, suspense will be around every corner. And although you can read it as a standalone, it’s sooooo much better if you read the whole series! Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalleyfor providing the arc.

I was looking forward to Fighting for Reese after having read the first book in the Redemption Harbor series and it most definitely didn’t disappoint. After having been introduced to Reese and Cash/Constantine and their banter and give-and-take interactions in that book, I knew this one would be a lot of fire and ice and it was. I love the “found family” genre so it’s one of the many reasons I’ve enjoyed these first two books in this series. I liked that we weren’t just introduced to Jesse, Cash, Easton and Hailey, but actually read about how they grew up together in foster care and looked out for each other. I feel like I know them all and each book delves more deeply into their personalities and I become more emotionally invested in each of them that way. Fighting for Reese gave me all the “feels” and I especially liked getting to know Roman and Adalyn too. I like multiple story lines - I think it makes the book more interesting. This author moves the plot along quickly and her writing always flows easily. Katie Reus does a fantastic job of writing romantic suspense with twists and turns, drama, excitement, intrigue – it’s all in there. Although it can be read as a standalone, I would suggest reading the first book to get the full experience of these well-written characters. I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.

I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Fighting For Reese through Net Galley . Wow what a Sensational Suspense Romance . It's suspenseful and action packed and so intriguing . Not to be forgotten steamy . The characters are fantastic . I really enjoyed this story . Reese has a thing for Cash but fights the attraction. She doesn't do relationships . It all stems from issues from her past . Cash and Reese spend a night together after their friends wedding Reese sneaks out . Cash decides he's going to win her heart . They are sent undercover to a couples retreat to find a missing woman . While working so close it's perfect for Cash's plan to win Reese .
Things take a dangerous turn when they discover everything going on behind the scenes . This story is on the edge suspense . I highly recommend taking the time to read .

Reese and Cash had no idea what they were getting into when they went undercover to discover a missing girl. Cash is sure that Reese is going to his forever girl. Reese isn't so sure that Cash isn't just another playboy. I like how he turns her thinking around. Every chapter was something new. Kept the book flowing fast. Also made it very hard to put it down. I enjoyed reading it very much.

This was another great story in this series! I always look forward to these books because they always tend to have two people who have a history or can’t stand to be around each other. Reese is a very headstrong girl who is determined to do what she sets her mind to but who’s to say she can’t change her mind about something? Cash wants to have Reese and he is willing to do anything to get her to see how great they would be together. While trying to do all of that they are also undercover trying to solve a case that gets worse by the minute. Will they solve the case and figure out what they want in their life?

4.5 stars for this wonderful romantic suspense. Katie Reus is my go-to for this! I loved these characters so much! Cash & Reese have to pretend to be a couple to find out what happened to a missing girl at a couples retreat. You know what that means! What starts as fake turns very, very real. Not that there were ever fake feelings between them just deeply suppressed. This has always been one of my favorite tropes, so put together with a good story and mystery if you will, it amplifies the enjoyment. Can't wait for more! I am very invested in this group of amazing characters!

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Reese and Cash have quite the chemistry in this book. Edge of your seat romance and action packed suspense loaded into this storyline. Reese and Cash delve into an undercover assignment in a missing persons case but they stumble on more than what they bargained for.

Great read and definitely one I would recommend to other fellow readers.

Cash & Reese are some sort of private security operatives, part of a larger company.
They go undercover, posing as a married couple, at a wellness centre investigating the disappearance of a staff member. And obviously the forced proximity does it magic, and Cash and Reese end up as a couple by the end of the book and they successfully tie up the investigation

Pleasantly surprised by the latest release from Katie Reus. It was an easy breezy
read, and the villains were easily figured out. Also the swingers alibi made me laugh!!

This was a quick and enjoyable read.I enjoyed the characters and the fact that it build upon the their will they won't they tension from the first book. The plot kept me interested, although there were a few jump the shark moments towards the end, but the still kept the plot moving. The only part that was unrealistic was the fast pace of the concussion of their romance. I did enjoy the set up for the next book as well.

This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the second book in the Redemption Harbor Security series. I have not read the first book in this series. It took me a minute to get used to the writing style. We follow two sets (a man and woman) of people in this book, and the jumping between the different characters was a little confusing of me. In this book there were two undercover couples, and I wish we got the point of view from just one of those couples. The mystery/suspense in this book was really good, and I also liked the characters in this book. There was enough drama and suspense going on in this book to keep me into the story. I enjoyed reading this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.