This is my first ever read by Cherrie Lynn and boy did I LOVE it!!

Lindsey and Lena are identical twins. Though they look the same, they are polar opposites. When Lena disappears, the only thing she left for Lindsey is a cryptic text for her to go to an address and ask for that person’s help. When she arrives she finds a man whom she had a crush on in college, Jace. Now part of a select group of highly qualified hackers, Jace wants nothing to do with who he confuses for Lena, as she betrayed him in college which caused him to be expelled.

At first, this did start out pretty slow but then once I got a little way in the book it started to pick up and I didn’t want to put it down. I absolutely love the chemistry between these two characters. It jumped off the page and I was just waiting for something to happen with every page turn. It honestly pained me to put the book down when I had to go to work or go to bed. The story was so engaging and something that I really needed but didn’t realize it. This book will keep you guessing the entire time. I’m already so ready for book number two.

Highly recommend this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star read!

I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy from Entangled Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

The main characters pulled me in pretty quickly. In so many ways it was a pretty emotional story! With a lot of secrets, mysteries and dangers tossed in! And yes, brace yourself because there will be some steamy scenes.

Jace has lived quite the rough life for years. But he finally found "home" with The Nest, with a seemingly misfit group of people. Helix is one of those people that is more than just a co-worker, or friend. Jace sees him as a brother. But Jace is still livid over what Lena did to him; she stole SO much from him.
Lindsey had a fairly solid family upbringing although she kind of had a love-hate relationship with her twin sister Lena. Their father put it pretty accurately when he said that they were like night and day. And he really didn't know about all the darkness that had surrounded Lena's personality.
But who is Griffin and how does he figure into all of this? Is he a good guy or a bad guy?
The danger just keeps ramping up and the "villain or villains" just keep having them run in circles. Just like a dog chases it's tail trying to catch it. But they do come up with some answers. But about the time I figure most of the secrets have been revealed the Epilogue brings up a HUGE question!
It seems like a H.E.A. for now for both Jace and Lindsey. It also leaves the door wide open for more adventures. And since I liked this book so much I think I'd like to go through that door to more adventures.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

As a fan of Cherrie's work in the past, I was excited about this new series. With Deadlock, the Hacker World series is kicked off with quite the start.

Deadlock keeps up with the fast pace from page one, with pieces of mystery, a touch of sexy and a fun plot, this story really had it all. Lindsey and Jace both discover more than a few things in common as they work together - things they'd never expect.

Lindsey and Lena may be identical twins - but they aren't exactly a like, which makes things a bit more interesting when Lena goes missing and her last contact since Lindsey to Jace. I really enjoyed Lindsey's character, and I enjoyed learning more not only about her, but her relationship with her sister.

Jace was also quite the character, a hacker with a bit more up his sleeve working in spec ops. I really enjoyed watching teh interactions between these two because I was pulled in to their lives, their emotions and the rest of the story.

I loved the twists and turns this story took me on, the surprises, the feeling of being on edge just waiting for what would come next and anticipation for what future books will bring to the series.

Lindsey and her twin sister Lena couldn’t be more different as Lindsey prefers to keep to herself and is a bit of a nerd while Lena is outgoing and a magnet for trouble. With Lena missing the only clue that Lindsey has is an address but she didn’t expect it to lead her to the man she crushed on in university who also happens to be the man her sister betrayed.

Jace is less than impressed to see the woman on his doorstep as he thought it was the woman who betrayed him and not her sister. He agrees to help her find out what happened to Lena and as they work together he learns she is nothing like her sister and the chemistry between them ignites but will he be able to trust her?

Jace and Lindsey come together over their love of computers and they are like two peas in a pod. The story combines romance and suspense into an intriguing storyline that leaves you looking forward to stories about the other members in the team.

4.25-4.5 stars

Once again, author Cherrie Lynn delivers a sinfully sexy romance with an extra helping of suspense thrown in for good measure. Boasting an intriguing premise and likeable, well developed characters, the story pulled me in right from the very first page and held me captive right up until the very last. And despite a few minor issues I had as events unfolded towards the end, I found "Deadlock" to be quite an enjoyable read overall.

I'll be honest, I was hoping for more from this book. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and found myself frustrated with their actions more often than not. I read the book all the way through, but struggled with the heavy tech jargon and had figured out much of the suspense plot long before the characters did.

It's been a while since I've read a really good suspenseful romance. Deadlock fit the bill perfectly. I am a new Cherrie Lynn fan and I loved this book. The instant chemistry between Jace and Lindsey had my kindle smoking from their first meeting. This one keeps you thinking and guessing until the end! Its pretty fast paced and the whole twins thing will have you guessing as well!

Deadlock is a unique twist on the enemies to lovers trope because Jace's enemy is actually the heroine's twin sister! So, there is a bit of an awkward meet cute for sure (Jace didn't know she had an identical twin)! But, its also a bit of a second chance romance. Jace might not have known about Lindsey, but Lindsey had admired him from afar. She was smitten, but too shy to ever approach him. Years have gone by, her sister ruined his life and got him kicked out of school, and now Lindsey is begging for help because Lena (the twin sister) is missing.

Fast paced is the name of the plot game here! Jace is a hacker and works with a group of "black ops" type people who all have special tech skills. He has never forgiven Lena and he is quite an ass to Lindsey. I get why he was mad-Lena got him kicked out of MIT! However, now he can't trust Lindsey because he is SURE this is another one of Lena's games. Lindsey can't trust anyone because she has no idea what is going on! She just thought her sister was flighty and gone a lot. Regardless of her feelings about Lena, she has to get her sister back safe!

Obviously, I am not going to give you too much info because that would ruin the book. You just need to know these two have a rocky start, Lena has some stuff she has been hiding from her family, there are lots of computer hacker info, and plenty of people who have dubious intentions. I thought the story was great and if you like danger and mystery, Deadlock will appeal to you for sure!

A steamy romance by Cherrie Lynn that will keep beach readers flipping pages and wishing they were part of the story.

This is Book 1 in the Hacker World series. I had a hard time getting interested in this one at the start of the book. It was just a little slow to me, but it picked up after a couple of chapters. It ended up being a very good book. Jace is a hacker and is considered to be the best at what he does. Then Lena knocks on his door. He has a very bad history with Lena and hates the ground she walks on. But the woman is really Lindsey, Lena’s sister. She needs his help to find Lena. Wow! That was a shock to Jace. There is a lot happening with the background being built up and then all kinds of people being involved. So be prepared for it not to be your usual fast paced suspense easy read romance book because this is nowhere close to that. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book that I received from Netgalley.

I’m a huge Cherrie Lynn fan and the premise of DEADLOCK as well as the hacker element involved in the story line lured me in as soon as I read the blurb. The fact that the main characters, Jace Adams and Lindsey Morris, have a history, even if it’s complicated due to Lindsey’s twin sister’s deception and betrayal, is also an element of the story that intrigued me because I was eager to see how Lena’s past led to Jace’s hacker career as well as how his disdain for her attaches itself to Lindsey when she comes looking for Jace’s help when Lena goes missing.

I can’t say that I blame Jace for his mistrust of Lindsey; Lena, in some ways, ruined his life and forced him to traverse down a much different path than the one he would have chosen for himself, and while it’s clear he’s found a family among the members of this elite team, the person responsible for betraying him and almost costing him everything is not someone he’s likely to forgive or forget.

The path that Jace and Lindsey take to ‘more’ is not simple nor is it immediate; in fact, it’s never clear what their true feelings are for one another because there’s too much baggage, too much doubt that comes along with Lindsey’s twin’s actions, so while they come to a truce/common ground, their journey is one thwarted with doubt, distrust, and danger.

While DEADLOCK does have the romantic element, it is not truly solidified throughout the course of the story, and in my opinion, because it’s the first book in a series with overarching plot lines and the suspense involved in this story is more prominent than what happens between Jace and Lindsey, it’s difficult to completely buy into a relationship actually happening - one that would be able to survive Jace’s initial treatment of Lindsey, his team’s issues with her and her twin, and those enemies working against all of them.

Lynn’s Hacker World series is an interesting one, and even though, I found it difficult to connect to the main characters in DEADLOCK, I’m still intrigued by Jace and his team and what they seek to do on a daily basis, and I’m hoping to get more of Jace and Lindsey and what they grow to mean to each other throughout the series’ other stories.

3.5/4 Poison Apples

Deadlock by Cherrie Lynn is the first book in the Hacker World series. We are introduced to a team of elite military hackers. This story features Jace Adams and Lindsey Morris. Years ago, Lena, Lindsey’s sister, betrayed Jace, but now they need Jace’s help. The last thing Jace wants to do is help or put his team in any risk, but the enemy they face may be more dangerous than they thought.

Jace is strong and determined man, but also hated Lena for what she did to him. So, when Lindsey shows up asking for help, he wants nothing to do with her. Lindsey and Lena are twins, but total opposites. Lindsey is a coder who likes the quiet life she leads and though she and her sister do not always get along, she wants to help her. Though when they meet again, Jace wants nothing to do with either Morris sister, Jace and Lindsey cannot deny their chemistry. Can they save Lena before it’s too late?

Happy reading!

What a great start to a new Romantic Suspense Series. Full of mystery and intrigue, lies and hatred with a side of hot chemistry and instant attraction. A great group of secondary characters that will be instrumental in keeping the series going.

Lindsey is your ordinary computer geek. She tends to be quiet and stick to herself, gaming at home when not working on her computer writing some sort of code. Men and relationships have not come easy for her in the past but she is sure she will find the right person someday. Spending much of her time making excused for her twin Lena with her parents when she is off on another hiatus.

Jace has found his home finally after the shitstorm that was MIT and Lena Morris. Some time in the Air Forces and now working hard with his team of misfits. But they have formed a family that he never had and as much as they all get to one another on occasion he would want to be anywhere else. When a reminder of his past knocks on his front door, things begin to spin out of control.

Will Jace find it in him to believe and help Lindsey or has Lena's betrayal hardened him too much. Will he be able to suppress the instant attraction he has for her? Can Lindsey really be that different from her twin Lena? Will they be able to find her?

Ms Lynn leaves enough of a trail in the end, so we know there is definitely more to come from the Hacker World series. Excited to see what happens next. I will be watching and waiting.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

From the very beginning this book drew me in and never let go. Twins Lena and Lindsey are as different as day and night. Lena is the devil may care person. Lindsey is the good girl that never does anything wrong. In the middle of this is Jace Adams, whom Lena destroyed and Lindsey fell for in college. Revenge is a dish served cold and Jace is now in a position to serve it. Danger is lurking. Who can trust who?

A romantic suspense, Deadlock is the start of the Hacker World series. I like the premise and the story but did feel at times the story was overtaken by the romance and loss a little of it balance. In saying that did I enjoy it, yes, will I read more, most definitely

I found this book to be intriguing. I loved the set up of Lindsey’s twin sister (Lena) going missing but leaving a message for Lindsey to ask Jace to help find her was good enough. But, oh wait, Lena betrayed Jace and pretty much ruined his life (although it seems to me that the path he ended up on was better for him). And, oh wait again, Lindsey had a crush on Jace back when they were in college together. It all makes for a well-crafted plot. The slow burn between Jace and Lindsey was delicious. And the revelations towards the end made me eager for the rest of the books about the Nest – especially Helix because he cracked me up. This was a page-turner of a romance, and I look forward to more! Thank you to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and the author for a complimentary pre-release digital ARC of this book.

4 stars

I love a good spy/hacker book so I was intrigued by the story from this new to me author, Cherrie Lynn. This story was a really enjoyable read, despite the fact that I like a little more romance with my suspense. (They dance around each other but barely kiss by the 60% mark.)

Jace has every reason in the world not to trust the woman who shows up at his door, his mostly untraceable door, wearing the face of the woman who ruined his life. This unknown woman, Lindsey Morris claims to be the mousy twin sister to his nemesis, Lena. At first, he doesn't believe her sister is in danger, as they spend more time together he senses her sincerity and fear. Lindsey appears to be Lena's today opposite; shy and awkward to Lena's confident, brash demeanor. While he doesn't trust her, they're thrust together while searching for clues to Lena's whereabouts. In getting to know get, he finds himself more and more drawn to her and begins to fear it's his own judgement he shouldn't trust. Is she as genuine as she seems or is she just another great actress like her duplicitous sister?

I really enjoyed the story line and as an identical, mirror twin (we look alike but are total generic opposites), it was easy for me to buy into how different the twins were. I do wish iti been heavier on the romance but I'm intrigued by the "team" and want to know more about their mission, etc so I'll tune in for the next installment.

AnnMarie - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog

Be prepared to be sucked in from the start. Deadlock will pull you in and not let go. You are taken on a ride that is filled with twist and turns around every corner. You start to question everything throughout this one. Deadlock is full of suspense. You will love this one. Lindsey is brilliant and thinks she knows her twin. Lena oh there are so many secrets with that one. I for one can't wait to find out more about Lena after reading this one. I love the chemistry between Lindsey and Jace. There is still such a mystery that surrounds everyone in this one. Seriously this was so good and I couldn't put it down. Go one click this one.

I received an advance copy of Deadlock by Cherrie Lynn through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I quickly got immersed in the story and pretty much read the book in one sitting. There is romance, cyber attacks, and espionage. Apparently this is the first book in a series. I look forward to the next installment. Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to preview this book.

I don't normally read suspense but I was hooked from start to finish. Cherrie does it again!!

Jace and Lena are explosive and the book contained the right amount of passion and angst. Could not put it down and I highly recommend. Can't wait for the next !!