Finally! We have a heroine who is strong, independent, and definitely able to take on an alpha male and not be left behind. Sahara inherited Body Armor when her brother turned up missing and presumed dead and she has made several changes including adding MMA fighters as bodyguards and her latest conquest is Brand, though he has been resistant at every turn. This book starts out with Sahara being kidnapped by men who insist her brother owe them money and this is just the wake up call Brand needs. Does he want to join the agency? Not necessarily but he definitely is going to get Sahara back and that he does and once he has her back he is not letting her out of his grasp. Watching these two come together was inspiring and so much FUN. I could not turn the pages fast enough! This was the best way to end this series (even though I hate to see it end) but watching Brand and Sahara find their way was worth every single minute, every single gasp, every single page. I definitely recommend this one!

**Received this ARC for review**

This was a really fun addition to the Body armor series.
Sahara is a character that we've seen in each of the previous Body Armor stories, but haven't gotten to know very well as she has always been a secondary character. Brand has also appeared in the previous books and it was great to get to know them both better here.
Fast Burn is pretty much what I would expect from Ms. Foster and this series. Brand is a very alpha, protective hero with a soft side for his special lady. Sahara is a strong heroine who learns that it's okay to lean on someone else once in a while. Building from back story created in the other books, Fast Burn launches right into the intrigue aspect of the story with the relationship and romance elements coming in a bit later.
A quick and entertaining read with great characters and strong story line, Fast Burn is a book I would definitely recommend. My only caution would be for someone just starting the series because while this story is independent, there are several points from previous books that are referenced here. Having read the previous books would just make this more that much more entertaining.

The final entry of Lori Foster's Body Armor series is definitely the best saved for last! Fast Burn turns the attention on the big boss, Sahara Silver, as she believes against all odds that her brother is still alive and protecting her from the shadows.

Sahara has built up her brother's agency to be more appealing to a wider variety of clientele, thus the hard bodied men, who are former MMA fighters, hired to protect. One man she has yet to convince is Brand Berry, who absolutely refuses to work for her. Both Brand and Sahara have alpha mentalities, but Brand makes Sahara question her bossiness and whether she's taken it too far. However, when kidnappers hold Sahara hostage over money that her brother owes them, Brand steps in without hesitation. Now that he's stepped into the role of protector, Brand hopes to persuade Sahara into giving up her tightly held control.

I can't say that I liked Fast Burn better than Hard Justice, because I went absolutely gaga over Justice and Fallon, but it comes quite close for me. Brand and Sahara were fun and flirty and they both kicked butt! The story itself kept me on edge and tingling from all the heat and passion coming from Brand and Sahara. I really loved the antagonist's perspective thrown in the story every now and then. He was an unknown entity who made it seem like there was more to Sahara's brother's supposed death and kept the story heightened in suspense. Lori Foster's style of writing is inviting no matter what she writes. It's so easy to connect with her characters and the plot ticks all the boxes for an amazing contemporary romance you just can't put down!

Overall, Fast Burn, is not a bad way to end the Body Armor series. It's a bittersweet parting, but Lori Foster has definitely written a story to remember!
*ARC provided in consideration for review*

Fast Burn by Lori Foster is the Fourth book in the Body Armor series. This is the story of Brand Berry and Sahara Silver. I haven't yet read the previous books in this series, so for me it was a standalone book.
Sahara is the boss at the Body Armor Bodyguard Agency after her brother is missing an presumed that he has died. Sahara has been trying to get Brand to join her agency but he is more interested in her and doesn't mix pleasure with business. But Shara is more into the business but when she is kidnapped by people who are looking for her brother... Brand steps up to the plate.
This was a really exciting hot read that was hard to put down!

I loved Lori Foster's Body Armor series!!!! I was excited to get to read Sahara's story. I knew she always has hope for her brother to come back and take back his company. So she pushes through and becomes successful with not only recruiting the best she can get for her body guards, but they have to be sexy! I tell you, I do not mind that one bit! I need her phone number, you know just in case I need someone protecting my body lol.

Brand is a whole new character that Sahara has her sights on. She definitely thinks he is the perfect fit for Body Armor. He just has one more fight left, but no matter what keeps declining the offer. When things become personal, the heat between these two flourish. I love the sexiness level Lori brings to the book. Brand and Sahara are added to my list for favorite couples. That said, they had to work on their relationship. Emotions came up and down.

I enjoyed spending time with the characters from the previous books to this series. Fast Burn has you glued to each page and anticipating every word that comes next.

Fast Burn by Lori Foster
Body Armor #4

The fourth and final book in the Body Armor series tells us the story of Sahara Silver and Brand Berry. Sahara runs the bodyguard/protection service after her brother who established the company disappeared – presumed dead. She wants Brand to leave MMA fighting to join her stable of handsome lethal sexy bodyguards. He is against the idea for reasons of his own. I assume the two have been flirting through previous books but not having read the any but this book I am not sure? Anyway, when Sahara is kidnapped by men who claim her brother owes them money she maintains her cool, for the most part, and waits to be rescued. She does not passively wait but does prepare as best she can to defend herself and/or escape on her own.

There are fights, love scenes, kidnappings, multiple times people are saved from kidnappers, attacks, bad guys thwarted, scenes with characters from previous books and an eventual HEA for Sahara and Brand.

I enjoyed the book but have to say that by breaking my rule of coming into a series at the end was probably unwise as I felt there were issues and people mentioned that I felt a bit clueless about. This book can be read as a standalone story but my guess is that it will have greater coherence and impact if the three previous books are read first.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC – This is my honest review

3-4 Stars

Whenever I get the opportunity I like to read this author whom I have been reading for several years now. This one also fits with the kind I love to read so I plunged in to be lost for awhile. Sahara is running things until she thinks her brother turns up because of what she believes. She also wants to add another yummy to her roster of body guards so that when they do get together it will be on a different plane. Brand is one that you will want to follow closely to see what he will do. Things will also go down fast in this one with everyone having to be on their toes. You stay glued following the suspense being pulled back and forth. The heat will also sizzle but this one will turn out to be so exhilarating and fabulous.

Fast Burn may be book 4 in The Body Armor Series but you don’t have to have read the previous books to enjoy this one. This author is fast becoming one of my go to authors, if you love books that are fast paced, full of action with a fair few twists and turns this book and this series is a must read, but beware this book is a bit dark.......but it still has witty banter, lots off sexual tension and characters that have strength and depth. All in all a great fast paced easy to read book.

I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley for an honest review.

I think I want my own MMA fighter! Lori Foster is a master of her craft. Sahara has been kidnapped and shot at by those who want her brother. Only her brother is dead! He was lost at sea and no body has been found. Brand wants to keep Sahara safe and find who is behind everything. They take refuge at Body Armour and Brand call the guys in for reinforcements. Now they have to try and burn the building down with the chemistry between them. I recommend this series and book to everyone.  I give Fast Burn (Body Armor) 5/5  stars.

Body armor is one of the best methods of protecting your body. But if you think about it philosophically, it’s also a good way to retain a little self-preservation and protect your heart. In FAST BURN, the fourth installation of Lori Foster’s Body Armor series, we see how far a little armor can be stressed before it shatters all together.

Body Armor may have started as her brother’s elite security agency, but when Sahara Silver stepped in to run it in his absence, she took the reins like a boss. Shifting the personnel model to get rid of the “stuffy Men in Black clones and offer instead real men, with real muscles, certifiable machismo and lethal ability with or without a weapon,” Sahara set about filling its roster with sexy ex-MMA fighters. She’s been after Brand Berry for months, but he won’t budge. He’s got his own family situation that requires an “influx of cash,” but rather than giving in and taking a security job with his friends now working for her, Brand digs in his heels. Because what he wants more than the job … is Sahara.

Attraction burns bright with these two, but Foster sets an enjoyable pace for both the romance and the suspense. In all the time Sahara’s brother, Scott, has been thought to be dead, she’s never given in to the notion that he’s not alive. An effective operative in her own right, she has an admirable ability to stay calm when she’s kidnapped on the way home from work one night.

Calling in the cavalry gives her a fighting chance, but following up with Brand ensures they move swiftly into a space neither had been willing to entertain before. Emotion both clouds and clarifies the situation.

Brand jumps into the fray with both feet (and both eyes) wide open, learning the ropes at a trial-by-fire pace. He’s got no choice — the danger facing Sahara can only be alleviated by a new face. He’s a big bruiser in the ring, but untried as a security operative. And his determination to help Sahara illustrates the power of love … even when the feeling is in the delicate, early stages.

Foster is a master at writing a simmering romance, and FAST BURN is no different. I love the way these two alliterative, control-freak characters butt heads … it makes their eventual fall all the more satisfying.

*Originally published with USA Today's Happy Ever After: https://happyeverafter.usatoday.com/2018/03/15/dolly-r-sickles-romantic-suspense-recommended-read-fast-burn-lori-foster/

Sahara is strong, beautiful, opinionated, and savvy. She knows what she wants and goes after it, full steam ahead, no detours. She wants Brand but she also she wants him to work for her. Which one does she want more since he doesn't mix business with pleasure.

These two have serious chemistry together no question about it. Who will give in first? When Sahara is threatened Brand will do everything that he can to keep her safe, he doesn't work for her but that doesn't matter as he sees her as his.

Loved getting to see the other couples from the series. Seeing the women with Sahara and how she reacted to them since she always has to have a certain attitude since she's around men all the time and a boss.

I literally couldn't put this book down, I needed to know what happened next. Loved this series!

Another winner in Foster's Body Armor bodyguards series, this one features Brand and the owner, Sahara, getting over their issues and fears, and accepting their feelings for each other. As always, danger appears, and sexy hijinks ensue.

Sahara's story is finally here. She's the boss of the Body Armor Bodyguard Agency - ever since she inherited it after her brother disappeared and was presumed dead. But Sahara still believes he is out there somewhere.

But the most important thing for now is ... convince Brand to work for her. But he's still resisting all her offers.

Brand would be interested in working for the agency, but he doesn't mix business with pleasure and he is SO interested in pleasuring Sahara. But she's only interested in him for his professional talents ... right??

And what happens when some creeps kidnap her to get her to tell them where her brother is?

Could he really still be alive? And what business did he have with those idiots?

Sahara will definitely need Brand to find out.

What will happen with Sahara & Brand??
Will we get a happily ever after??
And will her brother be found?
READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT! ☺

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ADORABLE!!!

I loved the first books in the series and now finally Sahara & Brand!
I just loved this book.

What more can I say - this was the perfect Sexy Mystery Suspense Romance!

• funny • sexy • adorable • moving • exciting • suspensy •

I just loved reading it!!

Those bodyguards & fighters are just too adorable - and when they all come together to save their boss - phew!!!

Sahara and Brand are perfect together. Both want to be the boss - but that is not going to work. Lots of adorable moments with those two.☺

And this last book was extra adorable - a bit moving and sad. We have to say goodbye to all the guys... ♥

FAST BURN was such an adorable & funny & sexy & exciting bodyguard romance! Run to your nearest amazon to get your own BRAND to guard your body - this one is MINE!!!


And now I'm excited to see whatever new series Lori comes up with next!!!!

Sahara wants Brand to join her security firm, Body Armor.

Brand wants Sahara.

Not willing to compromise, Brand decides that his number one person to protect is Sahara. Especially after she is kidnapped by people claiming to know where her brother is.

The action take place at high velocity with Sahara in crosshairs and its all up to Brand and her loyal MMA fighting staff of Body Armor to get her out alive.

Sizzling sex appeal, Brand's and Sahara's tumultuous relationship finally comes to head!

Caution: There is overall dark and disturbing vibe, with difficult topics that are not for the light hearted reader.

I received this ARC copy of Fast Burn from Harlequin (US & Canada). This is my honest and voluntary review. Fast Burn is set for publication March 20, 2018.

My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Lori Foster
Series: Body Armor
Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: HQN
Publication Date: March 20, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance | Thriller

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Another great read from Lori Foster. After watching Brand and Sahara dance around each other throughout the series it was fun to see them finally make a move. Sahara is stronger than she lets on, and everyone ends up underestimating her. Brand is a protector but he is willing to compromise with her on different things that allows them to work well together. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it and the series!!!

Received ARC from NetGally/author in exchange for voluntary honest review

I have so been waiting on Sahara's book and I'm so glad she got someone like Brand! I loved this book! The mystery of what happened to her brother has been bugging me and I'm glad we finally get the answers. The mystery, suspense, and romance in this book will keep you wanting more and getting it. The chemistry between these two is intense and sexy. Also has great dialogue with great banter. I love this because you not only get the body armor crew but the wonderful characters from her MMA series! I can never get enough of those guys. So much fun! Definitely a must read of 2018!

This is the latest romantic suspense novel in the Body Armor Series by Ms. Foster. It can be read as a stand alone, as can the others in the series, but they’re such great reads I would recommend them all.

Sahara Silver is the owner and operator of Body Armor, inherited from her brother Scott. He mysteriously disappeared, and is believed dead after a boating accident, leaving the security company to her. She has staffed it with her own operatives, big, sexy, extremely tough and intelligent former MMA fighters. She has been trying relentlessly to get one more fighter on board, Brand Berry who is a close friend of her men. So far he has refused all her plea’s, not sure he wants to give up fighting. But he also has a different reason, he is very attracted to Sahara, and mixing business and pleasure never ends well.

Sahara has never believed Scott was dead, even hiring a PI to keep up the hunt. Suddenly she is front and center of a kidnapper’s grip, and a series of dangerous near misses have Brand and the other Body Armor men anxious to protect her. Sahara, being strong, independent, and assuring them she can protect herself has them all grinding their teeth. Brand takes over her protection, and if he has his way, her heart.

This novel is suspenseful, very sexy and I couldn’t put it down once I started. I always enjoy Lori Foster’s stories.

Thank you to Harlequin Publishers and Netgalley for the opportunity to review.
Pat Fordyce

Fast Burn was an utterly satisfying end to the Body Armor series, and I absolutely loved Brand and Sahara. The story had everything I love in a romantic suspense - and then some.

This book was good the story was very good but she shared just a bit to much details! That's why I had to take off a few stars, but it really is a good story line not a bad boom but just too many details then you just loose interest and start skimming! But thank you netgalley and publishers and author for sharing this with me!!