This story took me a little while to catch my interest and to fall into the story. The leading characters were interesting and I really enjoyed the heroine’s skills. The secondary characters make the story even better and intrigued me enough to want to read their stories. This was an enjoyable story.
I received an advanced copy from NetGalley for an honest review.

Great end of this series. This was Cabe's story and I think may have been my favorite. He had his emotional issues to work through but doesn't everyone. He meets Amy an FBI agent who will be working on this new part of the case but still pertaining to Lou's and Delany's case as well. The chemistry and story line was great between the two and the amount of suspense Ms. Cole puts in her books are just enough to keep your attention. In this final book all the questions were answered that were left over from the other two books. Hope there is a spin off series or something-hate to see everyone gone. Honest review in exchange for ARC.

FBI Special Agent Amy Murray, and former Navy SEAL Gabe Moss are assigned to work a case with different objectives. There are women disappearing from a high stakes casino, with no witnesses or clues, and no dead bodies. This same casino is suspected of laundering large amounts of money for the Russian Mafia.
Amy and Gabe are wildly attracted to each other, but Gabe has to keep her safe and not be distracted by his emotions.

So great to connect with all the guys and their women from Eagle Security. This book is filled with action, sexy romance and suspense.
This is the third in the series, but can be read as a standalone. Don’t miss out on the first two!

Scarlett Cole's Deep Cover is a fast paced read that brings together two of the most unlikely suitors. Amy and Cabe both have their reasons for resisting the attraction that sparks between them at first sight. When they discover they're working together to gain evidence on missing women and money laundering, the close proximity makes those reasons fade little by little. On one hand, I appreciate a heroine who knows what she wants, but on the other hand, I find it hard to respect a heroine who doesn't stick to her guns. At least enough to show that she has some intention of actually keeping her word. If Amy hadn't set clear guidelines with Cabe before giving in to him right away, I would've just brushed it aside. I get it if she changes her mind, but it was really just wasted reading time since as soon as she declared Cabe off limits she hopped into bed with him. I just thought, why bother?

That aside, the story zooms alongside as Cabe's security team works with the FBI and other agencies to get to an organization they've been chasing since the first Love Over Duty novel. While readers can easily jump in here without reading the previous novels, Deep Cover still explains who they're after, why, and how it ties in with the newest release. This is the kind of romantic suspense that doesn't delve deep into mystery, like the disappearance of Amy's mother, but instead focuses on the right now. Right now, Amy has to find leads into the recent disappearance of two women from a casino and Cabe is following a money laundering lead. So, it's pretty straight forward. All readers have to do is sit back and enjoy the action!
*ARC provided in consideration for review*

Deep cover is the 3rd book in a series, but is the first book I've read by Scarlett Cole. I felt there were a lot of characters introduced all at once, but perhaps that is because I haven't read the first two books of the series. Cabe is the strong ex-military hero who lost his fiancée in the war. There was a bit too much of the book dedicated to detailing his romance with her. There were also too many chapters that were just paragraphs of background information rather than having that information revealed through the characters and plot. This may be Scarlett Cole's writing style, which based on the reviews, many people do like. However, for me, this slowed the overall pacing of the story. Amy is an FBI agent that had to leave her prior post due to sexual harassment. This is definitely a problem in many professions, but it became a bit preachy in a romance story. Amy starts out as a very strong female lead and I really liked her at the beginning of the story. Once she and Cabe meet, a relationship develops, but I did not sense a lot of sexual chemistry, although the sex scenes were hot. Cabe is very overprotective and I did not see as much pushback to that as I would have expected from a strong female protagonist. In the end, he pretty much races in to save Amy. The connections between the men that work with Cabe are very strong and the dynamics between them make for interesting and entertaining reading. There were sudden POV shifts which jarred me out of the story.....perhaps because this was an ARC and not properly formatted yet. Overall, there is an interesting plot and the ending picks up speed, although it is somewhat predictable. I suspect fans of Scalett Cole will enjoy this 3rd book in the Love Over Duty series.

Electrifying chemistry provides that backdrop to a romantic suspense that keeps the reader invested. Duty, honor and an emotional connection, Deep Cover is just want I was looking for in a bookacation.

I received this ARC copy of Deep Cover from St. Martin's Press. This is my honest and voluntary review. Deep Cover is set for publication July 31, 2018.

My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Scarlett Cole
Series: Love Over Duty (Book 3)
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication Date: July 31, 2018
ISBN-10: 125012848X
ISBN-13: 978-1250128485
Genre: Romantic Suspense

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WOW! This was not only an action packed but chemistry driven story with lots of heat and lots of heart. Cabe is still grieving the loss of his love but that doesn't stop him from falling for FBI Agent Amy Murray when they team up on a mission. So many twists and turns and all around nail biting suspense. I am not giving anything away in this one. I am on romantic suspense overload this week but that didn't stop me from loving this one. This can be read as a standalone but the rest of the series is just as good.

**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

An enjoyable and entertaining storyline with sweet and sexy romance and a multi-agency investigation into human trafficking and money laundering with the Russian mob involved, whom the guys from Eagle run into in a previously in the series.
Cabe Moss is a hero easy to like. He is a strong, capable, considerate, and kind man. He knows what he wants, he has a surprising romantic streak, tenderness, and vulnerability that melts the hearts of the readers. His sorrow over losing his fiancee is touching, how he respects and cherishes Jess' memory is beautifully done.
I love the connection Cabe, Six, and Mac has. The way they know each other and get each other, and understand each other, the banter, the teasing, the confrontations, calling each other out when needed, it is one my favorite things in the series.
FBI Agent Amy Murray is an independent, tough, and capable woman who can hold her own and kick some arse when needed. She is a true professional, at least in the beginning, until the emotions between her and Cabe takes over the rational thinking.
With the strong secondary characters, likable hero and heroine, and a good storyline, I was ready to love the heck out of this story. But it turned out it was more of a liked it a lot, read it through even though struggled in the half point, and ended up finding it entertaining. I'm not sure if the eARC was edited more before the final print, but there were several mistakes in it that broke the flow for me. The point of view and the timeline was jumpy, not formatted to be reader-friendly, but all these issues could have been corrected to the final copy, so not affecting my score of the title.
In my opinion, Amy lost a lot of her edge as an agent when she started her relationship with Cabe, there were a couple of times I had to remind myself that she was not civilian helping out with the investigation. Cabe didn't trust her abilities keep herself safe, maybe not because of her actions, but because of what happened to Jess in the past. Yet there was something off balance in the tale right after they got together.
Amy and Cabe, after submerging into the lust, were sizzling hot, and the explicit love scenes were plentiful. I really loved the mature and constructive way they dealt with the issues between them. I loved that there was no drama just for the sake of drama, yet there were feels, deep emotions that were palpable, and conversations that were difficult.
I'm glad I didn't give up on Deep Cover at the halfway point because the action and tension of the suspense pick up, and the thrill of the chase is riveting towards the end, so much so that I didn't want it to end quite so suddenly.
A luscious and delicate love story in a middle of an intense and dangerous investigation lead by a cast of charming characters enthralled and entertained my mind and I'm looking forward to the next installment of the series.

Ok two things first I admit this is my first book by this author and secondly it’s apparently the third in this series. I say this so that you realise I went in completely blind and I’m actually sat here feeling very impressed. I found there was enough background that I didn’t feel lost and most of all that this particular story easily pulled me in with strong edgy characters but most of all a plot full of suspense and action that felt incredibly believable.
What I really liked here was the tension ramped up between Amy and Cade and their chemistry just pulsated through my kindle. It’s not an easy romance but somehow amongst all the danger and undercover work they do manage to find time for each other. Now anyone who has followed this series will know that two years ago Cades fiancée died leaving a hole that couldn’t be filled and I adored the way the author allowed Cade to address his feelings and yes his guilt. Moving on is not easy for him but he sees in Amy a different future and his inner turmoil added greatly to my belief in him as a character. Amy too has had to overcome obstacles of her own so putting these two together was sheer genius plus I found her relatives so funny!
The menace in play in this story kept me eagerly turning the pages and I thought the author did a good job in making this a suspense that captivated me until the very end. There’s camaraderie between the guys, hot romance, real emotion and even a little humour. Best of all though this is well written and very different to other romantic suspense books I’ve read so if like me you haven’t tried this author then I think it’s really time to start !
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Passion and Suspense!
Deep Cover is a fast paced, action packed read. Scarlett Cole manages to showcase her characters as well as, bring an enthralling storyline to life. Cabe and Amy are both intelligent, observant individuals. They live in the details of a case or mission; determined to be successful in their end goal.

Cabe has loved and lost. That loss still haunts him. He focuses on his job and excels in keeping his team safe. Coming off of a mission that went awry and some raw memories, he is feeling a bit of kilter. It's then that he meets a beautiful blonde at a bar. He is inexplicably drawn to Amy, which leads to some feelings of guilt.

Amy is intelligent, persistent, and beautiful. In her line of work, her physical appearance hasn't always worked in her favor. She relocated to a new FBI field office after being harrassed by a senior agent. The whole situation soured her to men. So image her surprise at meeting a sexy stranger in a bar. There is definitely a spark, but Cabe disappears on her. The next time they lay eyes on each other is in a joint task force meeting.

Cabe and Amy must work closely to bring down a money laundering operation and possible human trafficking ring. These two admit that there is an attraction between them, but agree to keep things professional. As their case heats up so does the passion between them. Cabe and Amy sizzle together. Their emotional connection is just as intense as their physical connection.

As a reader I got wrapped up in the undercover mission. I loved seeing Amy and Cabe in action. They were both pragmatic and skilled. The trust that they developed was unquestionable. That trust and connection is what ultimately leads to their HEA. The suspense and twists in this story will have you on the edge of your seat. Deep cover is a pulse pounding story that delivers in action, passion, hope, and love!

Great connections between all of the characters! This book really emphasizes the “family” feel they say develops among the Seals. The chemistry between Cade & Amy is intense & apparent right from the beginning. I enjoyed the fact that the characters talked & worked through their issues instead of getting mad & pushing each other away. Good communication is a key that seems missed anymore. I liked revisiting the characters from the previous books. Very enjoyable!

I'm really enjoying the world of Eagle Security and have definitely been looking forward to Cabe's story because of the high angst factor!  (I'm a firm believer that angst is good for relationships...at least for me reading about them, maybe not so much IRL though.)  After the death of his fiancée Jess on active duty in Afghanistan, he has pretty much shut down his personal life, focusing instead on his friends and their work as the one assignation he had left him with feelings of guilt.  When he meets Amy in a bar there is mutual interest, but the knowledge that it was what would have been Jess's 30th birthday causes him to run out on her.  (Not the best way to handle things, but I'll cut him some slack!)

Of course as it turns out, Amy is an FBI agent and she is assigned to look into a possible trafficking and money laundering operation run out of a local casino.  As the daughter of a poker pro, she has the skills needed to infiltrate as a dealer and it allows her to work on a case that really hits home for her.  (Her mother disappeared when she was a child and was never found.)  As part of the investigation, the FBI is teaming up with the CIA and a group of contractors-Eagle Security, and specifically Cabe.  Their partnership starts off strained, but as time progresses and danger increases, of course that doesn't last long!

The background of the casino world was fascinating as I'm not a fan and had no idea how it all works, though I do think some of the explanation could have been cut down just to save time and move the story along faster,.  Also to me it seemed like there was more investigation/suspense than there was romance so I wish there had been a better balance, but I did enjoy Cabe and Amy's journey to a relationship and eventual HEA.

As this was an ARC, there was a formatting issue that made it difficult to read in that there was no spacing between scenes so sometimes it wasn't clear that it was the end of one and the start of another.  Hopefully this is fixed in the final version, but overall I did enjoy the read.  I don't know if Scarlett plans any future outings with the Eagle Security team, but I look forward to reading them if there are more!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the chance to read this early!

The always amazing Scarlett Cole is back with Deep Cover, book 3 in the Love Over Duty Series and this is the book I’ve been waiting for and it absolutely did not disappoint.

It’s not a secret that I’m a huge fan of this author and Deep Cover again highlights why I am. I was 100% hooked from the opening pages to the very last that I turned with a big fat happy sigh of satisfaction. And okay, maybe a big fat grin too. I freaking loved this book.

When I say I’ve been waiting (sort of patiently) for this book, I’m not kidding. When we first met Cabe I was drawn to him and after reading his two buddies get their HEA I was desperate to see Cabe get his. I knew he would need a strong heroine and boy did he find the perfect one in Amy.

I adored Amy from her first introduction and knew she would be the perfect match for Cabe. She was strong, independent and tough. Add in a kick ass attitude and it was a no brainer. Pair her with Cabe, an ex-Navy SEAL, hard as nails but with a broken heart and you can see why I say these two are a formidable paring.

From the moment they meet, you can feel the chemistry and when they are assigned to the same case, you know that the sparks are going to fly and caution will be thrown to the wind as they fight their feelings and the pull of attraction and when that line is crossed, there’s no going back no matter the stakes.

I love how the author wraps up the over arcing storyline in this book but still manages to inject a new connection to it at the same time. It will keep new and old readers glued to the pages.

Not to mention that the other guys in Six and Mac feature heavily in this story as they have in past books. There is one scene that is most memorable thanks to Six being himself and pushing Cabe’s buttons as only a lifelong friend can do. You will know it when you get there. Add in watching these alpha men plan a wedding (yes, they do everything, and it has some hilarious moments) and seriously this is why I hooked.

I truly hope this is not the end of this series. There are a lot of other characters that need a book, just a suggestion. And yes, I’m just that greedy I want more. Well played Scarlett Cole, well played indeed.

This series can be read as stand-alone book, but truly do yourself a favour and read them as a series. You will be as addicted as I was to them.

Cabe Moss is living in the past, mourning the death of his fiancé, the one true love of his life that he was powerless to protect. He can’t allow himself to care for another person, who routinely puts herself in danger. This causes problems when his next mission involves FBI agent Amy Murray, the first woman who has captured his attention. Gripping thriller with an interesting backdrop. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

This is the first book I have read of Scarlett Cole. It is a pretty good story. Cabe and Amy fall quickly for each other while on a dangerous assignment. Having lost someone he loves previously, it is hard for him to watch Amy put herself in danger. It his respects her enough to support her.

A few things to note, I thought it was a little I’ll thought out that Amy would go undercover as a casino dealer when her father is a world famous poker player. A picture of her father and her in a gambling magazine is what blows her cover. Also, I would have like for there to have been more information regarding her mother’s disappearance. She supposedly leaves to get more eggnog, but it is stated later that she already had a large amount. It left you thinking that there was more to her disappearance then met the eye.

This is a great addition to this action packed romantic suspense series, a real page turner that takes the reader to the heart of the action, immersing you so it is easy to feel the story coming to life in your imagination. It is the third book in the series and, whilst I suspect it could be read as a standalone, I enjoyed knowing the events from the previous stories and meeting many of the familiar characters again. 

Cabe, Mac and Six are ex Navy SEALs who have set up their own company, Eagle Securities, and are frequently called upon by government agencies to assist or take over some of their operations. In this story, the team are working on a multi-agency investigation, endeavouring to bring to justice the perpetrators of crimes the team uncovered in the earlier stories. This time it is agreed that Amy Murray, a feisty FBI operative, will work undercover in a casino whilst Cabe acts as punter and both strive to protect each other whilst also hoping to uncover just how the Casino is the hub for illegal operations. Neither anticipated the attraction that grows between them and both, for their own reasons, try to resist it. Can they complete their mission and stop the illegal activities whilst also being distracted by the feelings developing between them?

The story has a plethora of different threads running through it which the investigations slowly reveal more information about. Cabe is still grieving over the death of his fiancee in a military operation two years ago and feels guilty about being attracted to Amy. Amy was the victim of sexual harassment in her previous job and is wary of any interactions with men she's working with as a result of that. There are plenty of problems to be overcome and the story has suspense filled moments along with quick thinking responses and some humorous scenarios, too. I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into this book and have no hesitation in highly recommending it and the whole series!

I requested and was given a copy of this book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.

I haven't read anything by this author before, but after reading this story, I want to read Six and Mac's stories. Six, Mac and Cabe have been friends since childhood and now they work together. Cabe has just been existing for the last couple of years. Since his fiancée died. Six and Mac have found their forever mate and Cabe doesn't want to be jealous, but he is a bit lonely. One night he sees Amy in a bar and starts a conversation, but he just couldn't stay around her because he felt disloyal to his dead fiancée. Cabe and Amy meet later and have to work together to take down a money laundering ring and find some missing women. As they work together, their feelings grow. They have to put everything on hold until they are finished with their mission. Amy is put in a dangerous situation and he will not let anything stop him from keeping her safe.

"It was wrong to think about her in any other way than as his colleague, but somehow that message had yet to reach his dick."

Being a sucker for broken bad boys I've been waiting for Cabe's story. I met him while reading Final Siege as a standalone which gave me just enough info about him to intrigue me. His past is clouding his future, but he doesn't let that stand in the way of doing his job. The loss of his fiancée has left scars deeper than the physical ones and he's not looking to go down that road again. But he can't deny that his body and his brain are drawn to FBI Agent Amy Murray. His best friend, "Six had always laughed at the way Cabe had found women's IQs way more interesting than their bra sizes." Amy had both brains and beauty, and she was off-limits, at least while they were working undercover on a case. But his dick still hadn't gotten the message...

I really enjoyed the witty banter between Cabe and his partners who work with him in the security firm they started after leaving the military. They have been friends since they were kids and their families are all close to each other. Add that to the fact that they served together as SEALs, their bond is strong. That connection that they share makes them a force to be reckoned with when they are on a case, as they are able to communicate without words. So what are the chances he'll be able to keep his attraction to Amy a secret?

I can't resist a good crime story so Deep Cover was a real treat for me. I totally got into the details and my heart was racing as the characters were thrown into danger. The combination of sexual tension and suspense was an explosive cocktail that I was totally on board for. And the undercover persona that Cabe & Amy had to adopt during their investigation was very exciting. The author did an excellent job of drawing me into their cover, and I just soaked up the lessons they learned to play their parts. I felt like I was right there, mentally wearing all black and listening as they shared intel, ready to run to the rescue if they were detected. Yeah, I'm badass in my imagination. What a ride, I didn't want it to end. Now that it has, I'm ready for whatever adventure the author takes me on next. The line forms here...

Action filled nights and loved filled moments bring us full circle in book three of the Love Over Duty series. By this story Cabe’s back story is well developed, as is the ever strong friendship and talents of the three former Seals. This story could be enjoyed as a stand-alone, but to truly understand the relationships, the build up of this operation, the humor and the company, I would recommend reading these books in order. We meet Amy right away and she is a strong female who is the epitome of intelligent and fearless, aka a perfect match for Cabe.

SC has created a fun and well developed world that also has its intense moments that bring suspense and action to a fantastic family and friendship circle. The secondary characters are just as rich and I loved learning about the pit boss and card games, Amy’s family, Cabe’s mom, how the wedding planning went for Lou and Six, and the overall imagery of all the different casino’s, yachts and Russians! This series, but especially this book, really struck me with all of its details and balance of poignant, steamy, snarky, relatable and intense moments with all the characters. Some of my favorite scenes dealt with imagery and growth with the butterfly, sunshine, the invisible photographer shot, etc. Great series, couples and story!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the chance to read this story and share my opinions!

Since discovering Scarlett Cole a couple of years ago I have read every book she's written and she has yet to let me down. This book is another in a long line of fantastic reads from her. It's the third book in the Love Over Duty series but it is easily read standalone. As with the other books in the series it is action packed, has a romance that is sizzling, and definitely leaves you wanting more. Although we've met Cabe in prior books we really get to know him in this one and he is definitely worth getting to know. You don't want to miss this book. It is excellently written, has nail biting suspense, and swoon worthy characters making it an entertaining read. I highly recommend it.