Julie Garwood is a legend and she has a huge following. She has written almost every theme out there and done it well. This time she is repeating the FBI thing with a savant young gal who has the hacking skills to solve everything. It was a standard read... with lots of pieces to put together.

Wired by Julie Garwood is a 2017 Berkley publication.

After a long absence between Julie Garwood novels, I picked this series back up not so long ago. I love romantic suspense, but the twelfth installment was only an okay read for me. I was hoping this one would make up for that.

Allison has a real knack for hacking computers, but despite the illegality of it, she only does it to right wrongs. She has also found success as a model, but her hard earned money all goes to her aunt and uncle who took her in after her parents died.

Working her way through college, Allison suddenly finds herself being strong armed into working for the FBI by Liam Scott.

Liam discovered there was a leak in his department, so he set out to find a top-notch hacker. Allison Trent is the definitely the woman for the job, but Liam is about to get much more than he bargained for.

This book got off on the right foot, has some real potential involving the FBI leak, and made use of some comical situations. I like offbeat, genius characters, and right at this moment in time, I could use a fast- paced story, with some quick -witted dialogue, and a unique plot line. But, for some reason, Allison frustrated me. She put up with Phillips, her cousin, Will, and her aunt and uncle for far too long. Liam was also a little bossy, and held Allison at arm's length emotionally, and I thought she deserved much better.

I wanted Allison to be more assertive, to stop taking crap off people, but the other parts of the story were pretty interesting. Allison has more than one threat thrown her way, and the way it came together added a little action and a few small twists to keep things interesting.

The chemistry between Liam and Allison was bland, sex based, without much romance or deep emotional connection, which is the same problem I took issue with in book twelve, if I’m remembering correctly.

So, once again, an okay read for this series. It did have some entertaining moments, and was a nice diversion from reality, which is always nice.

3 stars

College student Allison Trent has serious computer skills, so much that she's attracted the attention of FBI Special Agent Liam Scott. She got on his radar via her friendship with Jordan Clayborne, his partner Alec Buchanan's sister. Jordan's considered an expert herself but even she is awed by Allison's talents. There's an internal leak at the agency and Liam needs her to hack their system and identify the source.

The story starts off really interesting with a very compelling history for Allison. She and her sister had a tough start in life and it was inspiring to see them thrive despite their upbringing. I also liked her experiences with the Bureau, including her encounters with sexist behaviors that seem to be a reality. Even her initial relationship with Liam rang true, he not looking for any level of commitment and she unsure if she's capable of a casual one. There were a number of other sticky situations that showed some promise of intrigue and suspense.

I kept waiting for things to progress, specifically for Allison to develop a spine. Unfortunately, that never really seemed to happen (with one exception). I really, really liked her and expected at some point she'd see her own value. But time and again, she let Liam treat her dismissively and never demanded more for herself. The romance never worked for me and his turnabout seemed to come out of the blue. Her tolerance of her relatives was inexplicable and I never understood why.

I liked the story, a lot, through the first 60% of the book. It just didn't deliver by the end, which was unfortunate given the promise shown in the beginning. And Liam? Needed him to grovel. I'm a fan of the series and really couldn't put this book down until I neared the end. I was just disappointed in how things wrapped up.

I love Julie Garwood's historicals, especially all the Highlanders! This was the first contemporary romantic suspense of hers that I've read. Apparently this is book 13 in a series, but I haven't read any others, and I didn't feel lost at all. I liked the characters, but I didn't love the book. It's 3.5 stars for me.

Allison is in her final year at Boston College. She does some modeling on the side to make money, but mostly she's a computer nerd. She prefers being on her laptop writing code to dating, or even going out with friends most times. She's also a bit of a white-hat hacker. That part of her life almost started by accident, when she heard a clip on the news about some senior citizens who's identities, and life savings, had been stolen. She wanted to do something about it, so she did. Since then, she's helped a lot of people and businesses with her "looking in on" their websites. Allison had a horrible childhood. She lost her parents in a plane crash when she was just 4. She and her older sister were taken in by her aunt and uncle. But they were constantly badgering them about what a hassle it was having them there, and how it infringed upon what they could do for their only son, Will. They still constantly guilt-trip her into giving them money, though she doesn't live there anymore. They especially need money when they need to hire another lawyer to get Will out of trouble. He's constantly getting arrested, but to them it's never his fault. Her best friend, Jordan, is a well known computer programmer, who went to the same college. Some of her programs have been sold to make a fortune. Jordan's husband, and her brothers, are all FBI agents, and they've all heard stories about Allison and how amazing she is. One of her brother's friends thinks he needs Allison's help to solve a case.

Liam is a FBI agent, and he's good friends with Jordan's brother, Alec. Liam recruits Allison to help him find an internal leak in the FBI that has foiled several of their cases in the recent past. Once she proves to him what she can do, he knows she's the one to help them. Liam lives out of a suitcase, and he never stays in one place too long. He's constantly on the move, putting out fires for the FBI all over the world. He's also never had time for a serious relationship, due to his travels and the stress and danger of his job. He's most definitely never had a problem controlling himself with an asset before. He doesn't mess around with them, ever. But, resisting Allison is more than he can handle.

Liam and Allison's chemistry was strong from the beginning, and I loved their banter. They also worked well together, and felt comfortable with each other from the start. They both had plenty of baggage and issues keeping them from being together, and they each had to recognize that and work through them. Allison's "family" was an absolute nightmare, and I felt so bad for how they treated her, and how they constantly called her ungrateful, and made her feel bad. Additionally, she had serious issues with several different people, about completely different things. The poor girl had so many (accidental, on her part) enemies, it was hard to keep up with who was all out to get her! That made the suspense plot a little convoluted in my opinion.

Also, I wasn't a huge fan of how neither of the main characters were willing to admit how they felt about each other. They both fought it hard, for different reasons. But, ultimately Liam was hurting her, and she wasn't willing to say anything to him about it. Since he was clear from the beginning about not being capable of a relationship, and she didn't want to be clingy, she just let it happen. I wasn't a fan of how he was treating her, but to be fair, she never let him know that what he was doing wasn't ok.

I liked the main characters, and the story of their relationship coming together was fun. But, the suspense plots were all so convoluted, and involved so many people and situations, I felt it took away from the story, rather than adding to it. I really enjoyed many of the side characters, especially Jordan, and Allison's roommate, Dan. I'm assuming Jordan and her siblings are some of the characters in prior books, and I would be interested in reading some of those, despite my issues with this book. Overall, this was fun, but not as good as I wanted it to be.

Since reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium #1) I've had a soft spot for female hackers. Not only a soft spot. It's more than that. I've been truly fascinated by their straight forward and no-nonsenes personalities. These characters are far from swoony and tittery heroines that crack at the first sign of danger. They might be naive in an adorable social way, but their analytical brains pick up the slack tenfold.

So, diving into Wired (Buchanan-Renard #13) by Julie Garwood without so much as reading the blurb I was delighted to find out that Allison Trent was a hardcore hacker. She was the REAL DEAL!!!

From the very beginning I adored her. Allison Trent was incredibly humble but also self-aware of her skills. She had so many characteristics that made me smile and chuckle. She reminded me a bit of the Julie Garwood's historical heroines that I adored. Strong but also very tenderhearted and caring. Sometimes a bit socially awkward but also very good at compartmentalizing and letting things go. She was such a refreshing character.

Liam Scott was a typical FBI agent - mysterious and secretive. Allison and Liam met and he was immediately fascinated by her smarts. He saw something behind her gorgeous looks that interested him and didn't let him go. He struggled mightily with it. Not only because he was her supervisor and was concerned about the possible consequences but also because of his growing feelings for her. Lately his life had been one long sequence of hotels, and living out of suitcases. He flew from one far flung location to the next, and he acknowledged that there was no place for a relationship or a future family. Allison made him rethink all that.

But what I loved about this story the most was that even though from the very beginning there was a palpable attraction between the couple, they didn't jump each others bones. The plot allowed Allison and Liam to get to know each other in a timely manner -and because of that I didn't feel like their relationship was rushed or skipped important steps. Both were mature individuals that handled their relationship like gown ups - LOVED IT!!!!

I thought the plot was perfectly plotted, and very well balanced. Julie Garwood knows how to spin a captivating tale and her portrait of a female hacker checked all my boxes. And Liam was the perfect hero, he handled Allison exceptionally well. I'm still chuckling whenever I think of certain scenes - I loved those two interact, they were adorable. 

All in all Wired (Buchanan-Renard #13) by Julie Garwood was wonderfully entertaining, a solid performance by the author, and utterly captivating. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!!


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Sizzling, smart and sexy, this book is completely addictive! I just could not get enough of tech genius Allison and her relationship with Liam, the H-O-T FBI agent. All too often romantic suspense novels pigeonhole characters, but this story flips romance stereotypes by making Allison smarter than any male around her and able to stand up for herself intellectually. Of course, when danger lurks and physical harm is threatened, strong and manly Liam may be helpful, right? Allison's family backstory adds drama and suspense, and the hacker/coding premise of this book are so welcome in today's digital world.

This is a steamy and insanely satisfying romantic suspense story that is just perfect for hot summer days when escape from reality is in order. It is my first Garwood novel, but I definitely know it won't be my last! Oh, and while the description states that it is #13 in the Buchanan-Renard series, this stands alone perfectly well.

I love everything Julie Garwood writes and when she comes out with a new book, I can't wait to read it. I enjoy contemporary romance with some mystery thrown in and that is exactly what you get with this book. While stories about FBI agents is one of my favorites, I have to admit, this one was disappointing. Something was off and I had a difficult time connecting to the story and the characters.

Liam Scott works for the FBI and he asks Allison Trent to help him with one of the cases he is currently working on. Allison is in her last year of college and is talented with computers and very good at hacking. She is a nerd and is content to spend all her time working on her computer.

Liam Scott is a macho, sexy FBI agent who has worked for the agency for years. He loves his job but it keeps him busy as he travels the world taking care of problems. Liam knows he shouldn't be attracted to Allison but can't seem to help himself. He is upfront with Allison and let's her know he would like to get together with her but isn't interested in a relationship. However, Liam confuses Allison when he wants to continue to spend time with her. Liam is older and hardened and is the opposite of Allison. He is attracted to Alison's youth, beauty, innocence and intelligence. He knows he should stay away from her, but he finds himself wanting more. Allison is not experienced in relationships and she doesn't want to fall for Liam but can't control how she feels.

Allison is open and honest person and she does not play games. She is attracted to Liam and agrees to have sex with him but finds herself falling for him. She just isn't a one night stand type of girl. Liam is experienced and mature and Allison feels silly and young next to him. What she doesn't realize, is her innocence is what attracts Liam. Allison is sweet and it is easy to like her. I had a harder time with Liam. It bothered me that Liam acted superior and didn't share his feeling or information about the case with Allison. This story has suspense, intriguing characters, interesting secondary characters and there is a lot chemistry between Liam and Allison.

I was pleasantly how much I enjoyed the book. Wired was a well balanced suspense, drama and romance novel that I couldn't put down.

Allison is a beautiful , smart computer genius whose is trying to please everyone in her life but at a cost to herself. She's often manipulated by her family and co-workers due to her sweet nature. Often I found myself getting angry on her behalf due to the way she was treat by others. I made the mistake of underestimating Allison in the beginning of the book. In most cases she waits for the perfect time to strike which caused the most damage to her those meaning her harm. She was calculated and cunning except when it came to Liam.

Liam is our sexy, Alpha male FBI agent who is immediately smitten with her. You could tell he liked her for who she is not what she looks like. I liked that this couple didn't have a instant love relationship. They had to work for their relationship. Their banter and quick wit had me smiling and laughing throughout. It was smoking hot one minute then they were both left to question what the other wanted.

I liked the secondary characters and the relationships within. I particularly liked Allison's friendship with Jordan. Both woman were smart and weren't afraid to show it. The other characters were as interesting and helped keep the storyline moving forward

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2 Stars

Thank you for the opportunity to read the newest book by Ms. Garwood.**

It has been a couple of weeks since I read this book, but wasn't able to write the review at the time. I'm finally sitting down to do it and you know what... I still can't write this review. Why? Because I remember absolutely nothing about Wired, not even the character names. I am drawing a complete blank.

I'd love to tell you this book was fantastic, but I just can't. I actually had to go and read other reviews on this to jog my memory. And whelp, that didn't help Wired in the least bit. All it did was make me remember how bored I was with this couple.

Allison and Liam (found their names on another review) were the carbon copy of the last 3 or 4 books Garwood has written. Nothing special. Nothing that stood out from the crowd. Nothing original.

I really hate to say it, as I have been a Garwood fan for YEARS, but this may be my last one by her. If you have this planned as your first read by this author then I strongly suggest skipping it and starting with her earlier books in this series. Just know though, around book 8 or 9 it begins to slide downhill into a repetitive slope full of tropes. You will walk away with a severe case of been there, done that.

Wired is a slightly difficult book for me to review. Julie Garwood has written some of my absolute favorite romances and I always look forward to her newest releases. Because I’ve been a fan of hers for more than half my life, it’s disappointing to say that – while Wired isn’t bad and I don’t regret reading it – the story fell flat more often than not.

Let’s start with the good: Allison. Wired is really her story and while some might take issue with how perfect she is (an off-the-charts genius hacker who is also a stunningly gorgeous model with no flaws other than she’s too giving to people who don’t deserve it), this honestly didn’t bother me because I loved her focus, intelligence, and the fact that she’s so confident when it comes to her abilities. She’s a woman determined to make a name for herself in what’s still a largely male-dominated field, so I was willing to suspend disbelief at some of the over-the-top aspects because of this. My favorite thing about Wired is actually her friendship with Jordan (the heroine of Shadow Dance); I loved that the two heroines connected and became friends through their shared intellectual interests.

A heroine as smart as Allison needs a hero who isn’t intimidated by her and appreciates her for who she is, and Liam fits the bill. Liam was a scene-stealer for me in the last Buchanan-Renard book, Fast Track. In that book he practically oozed charisma and hinted at an interesting past that made me incredibly eager to get my hands on his book. Yet in his own story, the intriguing man I’d been so excited to read about was gone, replaced by a rather generic hero without much of a personality. I actually went back and re-read parts of Fast Track to make sure I hadn’t been thinking of the wrong character because I was so surprised. The Liam of Wired is intelligent, handsome, constantly on the move, yet always in the right place at the right time, but that’s about as far as his character goes. There simply wasn’t much to him and I was incredibly disappointed we didn’t get to delve into his character at all. Perhaps in part because of this, the romance between Liam and Allison was a bit of a letdown. There was no chemistry, only a little spark (and that was when they hit the sheets), and there was no natural development in their relationship. It felt like boxes were being checked off in order to fulfill the most basic romance requirements.

The suspense part of this romantic suspense involved not one, but three plots converging around Allison. Between an abusive aunt and uncle harassing her for money, a disgraced FBI agent out to get her, and a former roommate stealing her program, Allison has a lot on her plate. There’s potential in each of these storylines, but over the course of the story they become an increasingly jumbled mess.

Even though I had a number of issues with Wired, I do want to stress that it’s not a bad book. I always enjoy Ms. Garwood’s writing and even though the story didn’t work for me on the whole, it’s still a fun read. Liam and Allison are likeable characters and the scenes where they interacted with past Buchanan-Renard heroes and heroines added a dash of liveliness to the tale. So while I think there were a lot of missed opportunities in Wired, I still believe it would make a pleasant beach read this summer.

WIRED worked for me. Wicked chemistry, strong but growing characters and I think its worth mentioning again...wicked HEAT sizzled between these characters. There was something in Garwood's presentation of her characters that made them real and compelling.

I received this ARC copy of WIRED from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. WIRED is set for publication July 4, 2017.

My Rating: 4 Stars

Written by: Julie Garwood
Series: Buchanan/Fbi
Sequence in Series: 14
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: July 4, 2017
ISBN-10: 0525954465
ISBN-13: 978-0525954460
Genre: Woman's Fiction

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3.75 Hearts Ok first let’s address the elephant in the room. This is not the same Julie Garwood that her fans are used to. Her writing has changed for some reason. The writing is different but that does not mean the story is bad. Garwood still brings an interesting story with characters worth getting to know.

The reason this writing is so different is there is no true POV. A lot of times the chapter is from one POV (his) and the next chapter from the other POV (hers). This story changes POV’s right in the middle of pages and even paragraph.

Now to the story itself. Allison is sweet and smart. Her brain is more like a computer. She can see paths that others can not especially when it comes to codes. Liam needs Allison to help him find a leak in the FBI. There is a connection right away but they work together so they shouldn’t but they will. After all how will they get the HEA if they didn’t?

While I liked Allison I wanted to cry for her sometimes. She seems to be a bit lost and sad. She allows herself to be a doormat by her aunt and uncle. And honestly a bit from Liam. She allows him to come and go way too much if you ask me. Liam seems to be a good guy but is a bit selfish if you ask me. Most times I find myself wishing I could crawl into the book and be with one of Garwood’s men but not with Liam. I just thought he was a nice guy but for someone else.

A good read but not the best of Garwood’s novels.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

FBI Agent Liam Scott needs a computer expert who can access the agency's server and help discover who is leaking information. He finds the perfect person for the job. It's his friend and fellow agent sister's best friend. The only problem is that Allison Trent turns down his offer. Allison has some secrets she can't risk the FBI discovering. But once she gets them to agree to her requests she gets them the information they need.

Liam tries to keep everything as a business arrangement but soon learns just how unsuccessful that will be. These two are a perfect match for each other and will keep you entertained. A delightful read!!!

I love Julie Garwood but found this title somewhat lacking. I liked the characters and the style but the chemistry just wasn't there and I just found myself skimming through the second half of the book to get through. This hasn't turned me off the author but this particular title just wasn't up to her usual par.

This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

For me this was the most anticipated read of 2017. I was so enthralled to receive Wired, and I devoured it in one sitting. After reading Fast Track in 2014, I was counting the days till Wired. In true JG world, this book is the perfect blend of drama, suspense, emotion, angst, romance. Liam Scott, one of the sexiest agent FBI has ever seen and Allison Trent, the computer geek. The chemistry between this two was blazing hot oven - like. Allison's intelligence instead of coming of as nerdy was full of passion and knowledge. If you are a true die-hard Julie Garwood fan, then you are definitely in for a treat. Wired will leave you full of charge for a long time.

For me it was 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.
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Slow start to the book while we figure out whose POV we're in, and why we care. But once the story gets going, it's an enjoyable read. The chemistry between Liam and Allison is excellent, and I thought the relationship between Allison and Jordan Buchanan was especially well done. The crime-solving aspect of it was intriguing.

Allison Trent is a college student. No, she's a computer hacker. No, she works for the FBI. No, she's a model. Oh wait? She's all of these things? And also under fire from an aunt and uncle who want her to make money to keep her cousin out of jail. But there's also an FBI agent who's angry at her. Well, someone's trying to kill her. Good thing Liam Scott is there to keep her out of danger. Or put her in danger. Or... something?
There was a lot going on in this story. Which is not unusual for a Julie Garwood book. And the heroine is young. Really young. Not unusual for a Julie Garwood book. And she's TSTL. Like, really. She's this hotshot computer hacker but can't figure out how to block her aunt and uncle on the phone?
I have a lot of fond reminiscences of Garwood but I feel like her more recent books are intermittently rewarding. Allison drove me nuts, I never felt like we knew that much about Liam, and there was so much going on in this book it was hard to keep up and it felt like nothing was really wrapped up satisfactorily. I don't think I can ever really quit reading Garwood because when she's good she's very, VERY good but this is NOT one of those times. The only reason this didn't get one star is because I save those for DNFs and I waded my way through this whole damn book.

Julie Garwood keeps the reader WIRED as they turn the pages in her new romantic suspense novel. ~ Heather, White Hot Reads

I've been a HUGE Julie Garwood fan as long as I can remember. Her FBI books are my favorites and this one is no different. She has a formula and it works for her.

Allison is an insane computer genius and Liam is an FBI Agent. When the FBI needs assistance, Liam requests Allison to help with a secret project. What ensues is a constantly evolving game of cat and mouse. However we don't know who the cat is... Is it related to the secret project at the FBI or something in Allison's past or even her current life? There were so many avenues of crazy town that fed into this story it was a bit far fetched but none the less, it kept me entertained. It was fun and a fast read. There were some elements the author could have researched a bit more (access to FBI networks would NEVER happen without a background and clearance granted and that doesn't happen in one day) but I kept reading.

I felt the insta-love that Allison and Liam had and I was all for it. It worked for them.
I loved catching up with some of the older characters that we've met throughout the series also. They added another element of excitement.

Overall, I was very pleased with the book. Allison and Liam are entertaining characters with just enough passion to keep the reader wondering what is going to happen next.

Wired by Julie Garwood is the 13th book in her Buchanan/FBI series. I am a big fan of Julie Garwood, and I am happy to say that I loved Wired. What makes this story fun to read, were the two lead characters, Allison Trent and Liam Scott. I loved both of them. The story line was also exciting, fun and with the two wonderfully likable characters, it was a fast fun read.

Allison Trent, our heroine, is a college student by day, a part time model, and a hacker at night. Allison is a genius, and can find bugs, break viruses or stop hacks and writes her own security programs. Allison visits the FBI’s new cyber building with her friend Jordan , but while there she is approached by two men who want her to work for them to find a leak in the FBI.

Liam Scott, our hero, is an FBI agent, who has researched and discovered Allison. Liam does not work for the Cyber division, but he recognizes that Allison is the one who will be able to find the leak, which has been stopping some of their key investigations. At first Allison refuses, as they want a commitment of a year. She is also afraid that they will discover how easy it is for her to get into any computer system, even if she only fixes bugs, or helps find and return millions of dollars scammed from seniors. But Liam will arrange for Allison to have immunity, as they need her to work on this sensitive project, which thus far has been impossible.
As Liam slowly fights off his attraction to the smart, tough, beautiful Allison, he learns about her rough life. When Allison mother and father died years before; she and her sister were forced to live with their aunt and uncle. They used Allison to do modeling work, and would take all her money. They were really nasty people, who badgered her constantly with phone calls.

Rather than give spoilers, what follows is a wonderful story that blends an exciting storyline that threatens Allison, as well as the threats from her relatives; but it is also such a sweet romance that will develop between Allison and Liam. This was a fun story, and Allison was such a great heroine. Liam was also good, as he was always there for Allison, even when he was determined to not let his growing feelings change anything in his life.

Wired was a wonderful fast exciting, fun read, with a great couple, some humor and nasty villains. Julie Garwood once again gives us another wonderful enjoyable story.

A beautiful computer hacker and a bad-boy FBI agent must collaborate—in more ways than one—in the sizzling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.

Allison Trent doesn’t look like a hacker. In fact, when she’s not in college working on her degree, she models on the side. But behind her gorgeous face is a brilliant mind for computers and her real love is writing—and hacking—code. Her dream is to write a new security program that could revolutionize the tech industry.

Hotshot FBI agent Liam Scott has a problem: a leak deep within his own department. He needs the skills of a top-notch hacker to work on a highly sensitive project: to secretly break into the FBI servers and find out who the traitor is. But he can’t use one of his own. He finds the perfect candidate in Allison. Only, there’s one problem—she wants nothing to do with his job and turns him down flat.

What Liam doesn’t know is that Allison is hiding secrets that she doesn’t want the FBI to uncover. But Liam will do nearly anything to persuade her to join his team, even break a few rules if that’s what it takes. A temptation that could put his job—and both of their futures—on the line…
and longing for more . . .

Allison is in college and is a brilliant computer hacker. She’s feels that everything she does she does for the good of the people, but technically it’s still illegal. When she is invited to explore a new FBI facility, that houses their cyber task force, with a friend of hers, she quickly accepts. Once at the facility Allison and her friend are separate and Allison is questioned. She is freaking out thinking that they know about her hacking but they end up offering her a job – which she turns down.

When push comes to shove Allison accepts the job after the lead in a particular case, Liam Scott, agrees to get her cousin out of trouble – which will keep him out of prison. While Allison is working on the job she gets closer with Liam and soon they’re inseparable. Unfortunately Allison has no idea what’s in store for her future and since Liam is on the road 90% of his life she knows that it doesn’t lie with him. Love, however, has a funny way of changing things around so Allison may get the future she truly wants.

This was a good book. It’s been about six years since I’ve read a Garwood novel so I was looking forward to this one. I can’t say that I loved it and I did have some issues with it but overall I enjoyed the story.

My issues : while I liked Liam and Allison I didn’t truly ever connect with either one of them. They were pretty down to earth – although Garwood did make them seem, at times, that they were too good for me to read about. Because I didn’t really connect with either character it was hard for me to get too into their romance. I think THEY had a problem getting into their romance. It was like they were together, but not. Then Allison would think that Liam was out of her life and bam! He’d show up again and stay with her like nothing ever happened. And she allowed it. Why? IDK. I didn’t see the love growing so when it happened it was puzzling.

The hacking part of the story was decent. I’m not a hacker so I have no idea if anything that was written was accurate or not but it sounded good to me. Lol

I liked Allison’s friends as well. I hadn’t read any other books in this series but I didn’t feel like I needed to in order to read this one – it was a good standalone.

Overall a decent read.

Rating: 3/3.5 out of 5

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