Ahhhhhhh Slater’s Revenge was just such a wonderful book and I just thoroughly enjoyed myself. I didn’t want to put this book down. I just fell in love with this wonderful story and it’s wonderful characters. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.

Slater's Revenge is a second chance romance by Claudia Shelton.
These two have such a painful history that it still haunts them today. And the secrets are tragic.
They are both good characters with likable traits so it's good to see the past laid to rest and the future looking bright.

Good main characters with a painful history that still hurts them all these years after.
Mackenzie or Macki as Josh calls her is a multi-level successful, fierce woman. She is also someone who does NOT like being told what to do. Her chauffeur Ed mentioned that she got back up every time life knocked her down. Sometimes she took unusual routes to stand the pain but she kept her eye on the horizon. Always moving forward. That statement was proven time and again.
Josh is a very skilled man as well but because of his main focus of protection without feelings he also comes across as a jerk quite often.
Detective Cummings is even more of a jerk as well as his Lt. Grey. Both were pushy and overbearing. Cummings was always invading her space. Even made me want to hit him. I really didn't understand why they thought they had the right to be all up in her business. And I just wasn't sure if that was all it was it was or if one or the other was a criminal. Maybe even both. It's going to take some time to figure out which side of the law that they really fall on.
I liked that Josh was such a complex man and that Macki observed that he had two different personas. That when he strapped on his guns he switched from being the Josh she knew to going into his protection mode personality, Agent Slater. Or should that be lack of personality in order to be more accurate.
Team Shades was an interesting mention of people who no matter where they were in the world if a call went out for help, they all responded if they could.
There was plenty of interesting characters on both sides. Good guys and bad guys included. It was nice that it didn't make the story hard to follow though.
This story was full of emotion and crazy action. Crazy in a good way for the reader. The romance part was pretty good too.
Huge twists and surprises head towards a dramatic finish. A Epilogue is included which I always enjoy. I ended up totally loving this story and look forward to more in the series. This was one FULL story.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

4.5 Stars The first book in the Shades of Leverage, Slater’s Revenge, is a great start to this series. Action, suspense, an engaging storyline and well developed characters. This is one series based on this book I will be looking forward to reading more of. I would recommend this book to readers.

Slater's Revenge was an enjoyable story. That had plenty of suspense and action. As well as an interesting back story between lead characters Josh and Mackenzie (Macki) And I enjoyed how their story developed. Although it lacked something in the romance department if I'm completely honest. Nevertheless, it was completely engaging to read and the whole idea of a group of agents from an organisation called OPAQUE fighting a group of bad guys collectively known as coercion ten was intriguing to read and the story certainly kept me guessing.. So I would, certainly read more from this series in the future, and I would also happily recommend Slater's Revenge to others.

Finally, read book 1 - I read book 2 initially and managed to confuse myself slightly lol!

Josh has been a government agent for years. He felt that he owed the man who helped him out of his hometown something. Even though he left behind something, or rather someone, very important - Macki. Now the same man who helped him needs a favour. His niece is in danger from the very people they have made it their mission to track down. One slight wrinkle in the plan - his niece is Macki and she is not going to be pleased to have a babysitter, never mind that that sitter is Josh!

Macki may have grown up in a privileged household but she is no spoiled princess. She is a former vice cop and more than able to fend for herself. But she does recognise that she is a target due to her wealth so she does have sensible precautionary measures in place, all thanks to her uncle. But he has a lot of explaining to do when he plunks down Josh as her protector. She gave that man her virginity and he blew out of town sharpish. But as the danger mounts more of the reasoning behind that departure is revealed and she finds herself melting into him once more.

Considering Macki is a former cop, I felt that the police in her town just about tolerated her, never mind were downright antagonistic towards her! Her ex's partner is also a bit kind of creepy on the personal side but nothing prepared me for all the bolts from the blue! I never saw some of these twists coming, which doesn't say much for the day job (I work on police investigations!) However, I redeemed myself by at least getting the bad guys right, just in the wrong places in the hierarchy!

Josh is the perfect mix of Alpha male and dependable partner. Macki was smart, courageous and bit of a maverick! I loved meeting the extended team (again) and picking apart the monstrosity that CT has become.

Well paced, plausible storyline, great characters with a 2nd chance at love for our leading pair. Great story.

I couldn’t put it down. The story is full of action, intrigue, betrayal and of course romance. The relationship is full of tension due to past secrets that play a role throughout the story. The town sounds quite interesting full of colorful characters. The ending was solid, though I did figure out the twists of who were the bad guys for this story. I plan on reading more of this series and hope to see more about Cunningham and of course the agency in their quest
To get to the head of CT.

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled for the chance to read this book and share my opinion!

This was a good action-packed read. It had plenty of twists and turns and I found myself pulled in and hooked from the very start and while I just loved the chemistry between Mackenzie and Slater I did think he was a bit of a jerk at times but I think that had a lot to do with his issues about going back to his hometown other than that I really enjoyed it and would recommend it.

OMG! This book was packed with so much drama, action and suspense that I could not put it down! Add to that a strong sexy hero and an equally strong and sexy heroine and you have a suspense romance story that will knock your socks off! I became totally engaged from start to finish and loved every minute! Great action, lots of suspense and some nice twists made this story a winner for me! I highly recommend this book.

Action packed romance, I love how independent Macki was, she was no damsel in distress waiting for her knight in shining armor. I think I always knew who some of the bad guys were but there were a few surprises, great read

He was called to protect her when she was a target. A liability to someone who loved her. Returning to his home town was something he never wanted to do but for Macki he would make that sacrifice. Someone is involving her in their cat and mouse game and the suspense continues to rise. Great story!

I have never read this author before and I enjoyed it I mean i kept turning the pages. I also figured somethings things out before the end but 'all on me. Macki was threatened by a sinister group who unfortunately they are law enforcement in the wrong side, so we don't know who the leader is and who all is involved. Josh Slater was sent by her uncle to protect her because she could be used as leverage for them and they are the OPAQUE group, (the good guys so to speak), Josh does not want to go on this assignment an Macki doesn't want him either. They had a love affair years ago and he broke her heart, anyhoo she needs protection and he is going to provide and maybe they can finally get closure. Lots of things happen my friends so you wont be bored.

Mackenzie, a former vice cop, is being hunted by criminals, her name on their top ten list. She knows if they catch her, she'll be the leverage they need against her uncle, director of OPAQUE, a Special Forces team. To ensure she's protected, she's given a bodyguard, the man that broke her heart ten years ago.

Josh, a member of OPAQUE, has never forgotten Macki, but he had to let her go for reasons he never shared with her. Now that he's home and watching over her, his past comes rushing back as do the feelings he's always had for her. However, he also has a personal mission he's determined to see through and that involves his father.

Can Josh keep Macki safe while maintaining a professional relationship with her? What happens when both realize their feelings for one another never went away? Will Josh confess why he broke her heart a decade ago and can Macki forgive him for it? Will Josh get the closure he needs on his dad? Will Josh and Macki explore the chance they've been given to be together again?

One-click now and follow along as two people cross paths again for professional reasons but their personal history quickly blurs the lines.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**

OPAQUE agent Josh Slater hasn't seen Mackenzie 'Macki' Boudin in years, but when he's sent to protect her, he knows he has to face the past. However, he knows protecting her won't be easy, especially after the way he left her at a time when she needed him most. Still, he's determined to keep Coercien Ten from doing her any harm. Will Joshua be able to find a way to get Mackenzie to forgive him for what happened in the past, or will the secret he's keeping from her tear them apart for good and lose them their second chance at happy ever after?

What a thrilling and captivating tale Ms. Shelton weaves in this first book of her Shades of Leverage series, which encompasses the sexy protector and enemy to lovers tropes; a wonderful combination of suspense and romance that had me reading quickly, determined to discover whether Josh would be able to win Macki back while keeping her safe; two main characters that are strong-willed and challenge each other, especially Macki because she knows Josh is keeping something from her; compelling dialogue that made this story a real page turner due to the main characters back stories and everything they go to on their journey to happy ever after; and secondary characters that kept me guessing as to who was a good guy and who was a bad guy. Will Josh be able to figure out who is on his side before it's too late?

Both the main characters were exceptional and I loved how what Josh is keeping from the heroine and the hero abandoning Macki in the past creates a lot of tension between them. I also loved every moment these two converse, as Macki is resilient, very independent and not one to be left behind when things happen that need to be investigated. Will Macki get her way? Furthermore, I liked how the heroine handled every new bit of information she receives about OPAQUE and how it's had a big impact on her life because of her family's association with the organisation. Can she handle the truth about OPAQUE, Coercion Ten and why she's become a target? Can she handle the news about her parents and why what happened to them did happen?

While the hero, he's very good at his job, which is proven by what he did on his last mission and how far he's willing to go in order to protect Macki. I also liked how confident he is when it comes to his skills as an agent and how protective he is of Macki, even though he knows he can't protect her forever from what he's hiding. Really, the truth must come out, even if she ends up hating him in the end. Yet, what I liked most of all about the hero is the way he opened up to the heroine because all their cards need to be put on the table and finally exposed if they're to get their happy ever after.

Overall, Ms. Shelton has delivered an incredible read in this book where the chemistry between Josh and Macki is heady and convincing; the romance shows how compatible and right these two are for each other exceptionally; and the ending had me on the edge-of-my-seat and a little in shock, as the bad guys are finally exposed and Macki and Josh finally face off against them. Will Josh be able to to keep Macki safe? Yet, what I liked most of all about the ending is how things work out for the hero and heroine, as they're meant to be together and this time they shouldn't let anything keep them apart, especially not once the real truth is exposed and absolves Josh of his guilt. I would recommend Slater's Revenge by Claudia Shelton, if you enjoy romantic suspense, the sexy protector trope, the enemy to lovers trope, or books by authors Rya Stone, Jenna Ryan, Laura Griffin and Kendra Elliott.

This book is action packed with stuff that’s happening, some intense love scenes and chemistry between the couple.

Wow, this is a new for me author and I loved this story, it's got action, danger, suspense and was so thrilling it kept me entertained throughout

I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion

I was on a roll when I went into this one due to its promise of suspense. I soon found out to this is a second chance romance that adds to the spice. One former cop Mackenzie and agent-protector Josh give you one energizer of a ride in this one once they come together thanks to what is after her. I soon realized also a few years ago I had read one by this author after reading this one. She knows how to fill it to the brim with the suspense that keeps you on your toes.

✦Review: SLATER’S REVENGE (Shades of Leverage) by Claudia Shelton https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-aFF
Publication Date: March 26, 2018
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 4 Stars

I enjoyed this book. It was full of suspenseful danger and a who-done-it mystery that kept you guessing until the end. I liked Josh and was rooting for his happily-ever-after, but sadly, I didn’t quite take to Macki until about 2/3 of the way through the story. She was a bit witchy and some of her actions were rather improbably considering her background and the clear danger around her. The romance is not graphic, so those that like their romantic suspense on the tame side – this is a good fit for you. I couldn’t put it down and look forward to the next installment.

*Review copy provided by Entangled in exchange for an honest review.

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Wow!

Action, adventure, suspense, twists and turns galore....all leading to a fantastic ending!

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

What an action packed book full of intrigue and romance! When Macki's uncle finds out that her life is in danger, he sends her ex-boyfriend and OPAQUE agent, Josh to keep her safe.

Slowly throughout the book, we find out more about their breakup and other events that happened during that time that are important to figuring out who is the key player in Coercion Ten's side.

There are a few twists and turns in the story and it was hard to put the book down! I had to keep reading to find out who the villain was and I guessed right! I didn't know all the details that were revealed but I suspected things were not as they seemed.

Loved the HEA as I was not sure that they could ever stay alive or get along long enough to have a relationship! There was also some unexpected news revealed that made a difference for Josh, so I was really glad to see him change his view of his father.