This is the story of Riordan Malone and Amara. If you are familiar with Ms. Leigh's Elite Ops series, then you will know that this is Nathan's little brother, getting his fated mate and doing everything to protect her from some very dangerous people. The story opens up with Amara getting rescued, after being kidnapped. What happens during the kidnapping, is a series of events that caused her to lose her memory of not only Riordan, but a whole host of other things. The usual alpha OTT attitude, followed by a lot of steamy sex scenes and action filled with suspense are rife in this story. I liked this one but didn't love it. I found some repetition and Riordan's OTT attitude started to grate on my nerves. It just stopped being cute, you know? There are cameos from other characters from the Elite Ops series and maybe a book about Ivan and Syn? I hope so, Lol. 3.5 stars.

3.5 Stars Book one in the Brute Force series, Collision Point in an enjoyable read. Rory and Amara are great characters and the story has plenty of action and romance and made for a good afternoon read.

Collision Point is the first in a spin-off series titled, Brute Force by Lora Leigh. The main character, Rory Malone has ties with the men of the Elite Ops with several of those characters making an appearance in this book. It is a book with suspense, danger and lots of steamy scenes.

The men are tough, the women want to be but still somehow are needy too. The villains are appalling but the good manages to win the battle if not the war still raging. The suspense in the story along with the danger is good but it is over shadowed by the sex. It seems to be something that the characters can’t control no matter how much danger that they are in. This suspense romance formula Ms. Leigh has used for many years in her books. It has served her well and is evident in Collision Point. I guess I was looking for more. Fans of Lora Leigh will enjoy this book.

An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.

I did not realize that this was a spin off of another series and I really wish I would have known. I felt like I was missing some information and that bothered me somewhat. However, I did enjoy the story and really liked the author’s writing style. I just wonder if I would have given this story 5 stars had I read the other series. There are some really intriguing characters and I did not see the ending coming.

I guess I should read more because I did not realize this novel had a romance aspect which is not my cup of tea so I did not enjoy this one as I'm sure others will.

Since this is labeled book 1 - I didn't expect to feel like I was missing pieces of the story (which happen in another book, in another series). The premise is good. I did enjoy it. The heat level is up there, but it seems at dd times and I really just skimmed over them because I was more interested in the plot and suspense than the sex scenes. LOL

overall a good book, with characters I liked. I read through it pretty quick and do look forward to more!

Lora Leigh is well know as an Erotica Romance author with crazy, HOT, steamy scenes. If I had to rate that one this alone ... yes, it’s packed with lots of sexy and suspense but it fell really short for me and will be added to my DNF list.

For being a first in a series maybe I expected too much, not enough, I don’t even know. This book felt like there was more to the story like there was no way this was book one, but maybe further in the series. Needless to say, I stopped reading it. It wasn’t for me. I was lost, confused and it didn’t provide me with that great escape books in this genre generally do.

After searching online, it appears this is a spin off of her Elite Ops series, so my suggestion is read that series first, then read this one. Happy Reading!

suspense and daring. These two characters are both fighting inner demons and outer ones as well. I have to say i was a bit lost at times but in the end figured out the different connections from the past series.

Lora Leigh hit another one out of the ballpark with Collision Point, loved it. As per her usual this book was full of angst, suspense & sexual fire right from the start. This book was an edge of your seat, not wanting to put it down read. The chemistry between Riordan & Amara was combustible right from the start. The heartbreak of loss & damage from brutally pushes Amara to block the last year from her mind, but with a killer after her she turns to the only person she feels a safe connection to...Riordan. Riordan for the last 6 months has been battling back from death with a determination to get his soul & Amara back. With his brother & their teams behind him they race against time to figure out who is behind everything that’s happened to Amara. I loved The Elite Ops series & this series looks to be as interesting & suspenseful as the others. Definitely recommend.

I have been a fan of Lora Leigh for a long time, so when I was offered the book through NetGalley I jumped at the chance, however I had to throw in the towel about halfway through. I hate when I don't connect to a story and in the past I might have stuck with it to the end, but life is just to short to waste it on books that only frustrate.
The dialog between the main characters just did not make sense to me and they were acting more like horny teenagers than adults who are in a series situations. As for the plotline I pretty quickly figure out what had happened to her. So when I started to skip ahead I knew it was time to give up. Very disappointing read, though I still am a fan of the Author.

Collision Point by Lora Leigh is the first book in the new Brute Force romantic suspense series. However, even though Collision Point is opening up a new series it is a spin off from Lora Leigh’s Elite Ops series so the characters have carried over from there.

In this first book Amara Resnova seeks out Riordan Malone after having dreams of him and believing they may have a shared past. Amara had lost her memory of their time together and her father has done everything to keep Riordan away.

Now when picking this first book up I hadn’t realized that it was part of a previous series and the couple had been around before. Starting off the story is a bit confusing for me until realizing there was that something missing there from jumping into the book.

But the biggest reason this book really wasn’t for me at all was the fact that it seemed more like erotica mixed with bits of action than a romantic suspense. Basically the story was jump on each other and make out every other page to where the “story” was so buried it’s almost forgotten. I’d just much prefer a good compelling plot with a few steamy moments than the opposite of only having a few moments of plot which is how this felt so in the end this one was just not my cup of tea.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

Another glorious hit from Lora Leigh. I could not put this book down. It was that gripping.!! Thanks for another well-written, provocative story Lora.

IF i could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. It was steamy, full of passion, gripping...I can't find enough words to describe the book. I highly recommend this book to anyone.

Collision Point is the first book in Lora Leigh’s Brute Force series, but also a spin-off of her Elite Ops. The story is definitely action-packed and chock full of romance and intrigue; but it’s also a little confusing in parts and not one of Ms Leigh better stories.

I’ll definitely read the next in the series before making too harsh a judgement, but this one was lacking.

Sexy, suspense , wonderful

Oh my goodness, Amara and Riordan had chemistry off the charts. Lora Leigh did an amazing job of weaving their complicated relationship into the multifaceted suspense story. I loved that characters from her previous books showed up as secondary characters. I could not put this book down I so wanted to get to the end to see who the guilty culprits were. This is the first of the Brute Force series, can hardly wait for book 2.

I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley.

Good story line with twist and turns that keep you turning the page until the very end. I enjoyed reading this book very much and was relieved to see some of the mysteries solved.

Action packed from the first page to the last, this is a must read! A love story with a man of her dreams hero, a soul mate if you will. This is book one of a two-part series! I can't wait to get my hands on the second one. If it's anything like this, we're in for a treat! Well written, with plenty of action this book will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning page after page. I highly recommend it!

Riordan “Rory” Malone is a force to be reckoned with. A member of the Brute Force Protection Agency and an operative working with the Elite Ops, Rory is the fiercest of warriors and protectors. Honed from the strong Irish stock of their grandfather and sharpened to a razor’s edge, Malone men live for one single purpose: to protect the women who own them, body and soul. From the moment he saw Amara Resnova, he knew she could be that woman.

But Amara, daughter of an alleged notorious crime lord, is a force in her own right. When she betrays her father, she’s finds herself in the arms of a man who is dangerous for her body and soul.

Can Rory keep Amara safe while protecting his own heart? Can Amara trust Rory not to break hers even as the danger mounts, threatening to take them and their passion to a breaking point?



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To write an interesting romantic suspense where the tension keeps building and to liven it up with heat between the characters is a delicate dance. One that I don't feel was achieved in COLLISION POINT. Now don't get me wrong, this book does make for a fun read but there nothing memorable about the story other then a faint sense of irritation that this book didn't reach its potential.


I found the characters interesting to a point. Rory is definitely an alpha male and there is just a touch of the paranormal with his family history with their women. And I just loved his grandfather! That man definitely knows more then he is letting on.


What threw me off about this book is the pacing. Every time I started to feel the build up of tension from the danger surrounding Amara and Rory, it was interrupted for a sex scene. Now I am far from a prude but I want the sexual energy to add to the story line not attempt to overtake it.


COLLISION POINT is a romantic suspense that I am sure some of my readers will enjoy. It is fast paced and has some good dialogue. It is just not one that I am going to recommend that all of my readers rush out to buy.


*** I received this book at no charge from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed within are my own.

Collision Point by Lora Leigh
“Positively Addicting “

The chemistry between Riordan and Amara was positively addicting. As the reader, you could almost feel the spark between them. The bodyguard turned lover storyline had me hooked from the first chapter. A great read that is hard to put down. 5 stars !
I received this ARC from Netgalley through St Martins Press for a honest review

When I found out that Lora Leigh was writing a spin off series to her infamous Elite Ops, I couldn't be more happier. Wild Card was the first book I read of Lora's and to this day its one of my all time favorite books I have ever read.

Collision Point begins with a young woman named Amara. She was kidnapped six months ago, and was beaten daily. Until one day she wakes up in a hospital not remembering her own name. The nightmares of her past are hidden in dreams..... forcing Amara to come to terms on what happened to her back then.

Riordan is a man on a mission.
He puts his job and life on the line to protect Amara.
After he finds her with no memory of what happened to her, he tries to get in contact with Amara but to no avail.

But when Amara's memory starts to come back, she soon realizes just how much Riordan loves her..

Lora Leigh has always been a favorite and she didn't disappoint this time. I have been waiting for this book for a long time. Riordan and Amara's story starts out with some serious drama. My heart ached for Amara in the beginning. Yet I loved the depth of her as well as Riordan.

This story gripped me, held me captive. So much so I had to finish in one night. Don't want to give spoilers, but this is one hot, suspenseful, and emotional book. If you love Lora Leigh and hot steamy love scenes. That doesn't take away from the plot this book is for you.