'ARC provided by both NetGalley and The Publisher in exchange for a honest review'

**'The significant story possesses more awareness than the writer writing it.The significant story is always greater than the writer telling it.This is the absurdity, the disorienting truth and the question that this is the koan of any writing...'

Provocative, articulate and compelling, 'COST OF HONOR' offers bits and pieces of geopolitical prognostication, a brief view into one of these radical anti-establishment groups, the inner workings of the different sector in the US Government Intelligence agencies and a love story.
This storyline on a hold proves that Radclyffe, who is no cynic, writes with clarity and knowledge as someone with the mentality of a zealous researcher in homegrown terrorism, every law enforcement and intelligence agencies in the US.
Additionally, in riveting fashion from beginning to end, interested readers are treated to insider information on the vetting process that Ari (an important character) undergoes -- when she's suddenly catapulted to this high level job working for and alongside the President --- because of the many other things and the endless engrossing details of circumstances under which he's being targeted from rivals and alt-right groups etc..
Also a dazzling and tension-filled plotline with breathless pacing, an array of romantic relations and Blair and Cam still going strong as a married couple -- a special operative group is formed and is task with combating any treats deem high level towards any US officials. This is where Cam played a pivotal role because of her expertise in counterterrorism and her sharp intuitions. While in this same group, Oakes (another important character) stood out because of her armed service skills and keen instincts plus she appears as the right agent that anyone would want watching over them -- most noticeable that developing romance between her and Ari.
As to Ari, also task with preventing any debilitating news or fallout of any kind and of any bad press pertaining to the President, some in the hunt for that big story.
If any reader is intrigued by politics, everything counterintelligence, romance etc.., then this book plus the other series is for you. A highly recommended series!

I have read almost all of Radclyffe's books and as a fan, reading this book is very, very satisfying. We have the romance between Secret Service Agent Oakes Weaver and Ari Rostof, who's been suddenly recruited into President Powell's re-election campaign. The chemistry is there and it's hot. Also, it's a nice glimpse into the workings of a presidential campaign - very timely topic. There's also a suspense element in that there's hint of a plot to hurt President Powell and his people.
The primary things that made me very happy are the return of favourite characters from this Honor series and the Justice series, too. We see Cam and Blair, Sloan and Michael, Rebecca and Catherine, Dell and Sandy. I know they're fictional characters but I love knowing that they're doing well and their relationships are still going strong.
If there's one thing I would like to see more, is perhaps more character background on Ari and Oakes. We do learn about some of their individual histories, but a more in-depth exploration of what makes them "them" would have been welcome.
Overall, though, Radclyffe does it again. This is definitely an excellent read!

Just about 2 years ago or so, I accidentally stumbled on Above All, Honor, the first in this series, and that single novel opened up a Pandora's box for me! As my very first experience of a strictly and explicitly lesbian novel, it truly started me off on my lesfic journey and I can never express how thankful I am for that! Of course, I’d read the stories in mainstream publication that had a lesbian secondary character, or a main who ended up dying or unhappy at the end of the story, but that single novel changed everything for me. It was so refreshing to finally find entire publishing houses that are uniquely geared towards people just like me! I have a feeling that most of you reading this can pinpoint the exact moment when you also realized that there was a whole world of books out there written just for you, with characters just like you portrayed as THE story.

For that reason alone, I’ve always held Radclyffe in the highest regard simply because she was my first, and you can never forget your first! Since that first fateful read, I’ve consumed close to 700 strictly lesfic novels. Seriously. I can’t help but wonder though, about 2 years later, how would the Honor series hold up? When Cost of Honor popped up, I was thrilled to have the chance to re-live the series and that first blush feeling and find out!

For those who haven’t read the entire series yet, rest assured that this can work as a standalone novel, but would be best enjoyed if you read the entire series first. Several plot points from the earlier books in the series will be spoiled if you were to start with this novel without reading the earlier books. Plus, why deprive yourself of the pleasure of reading all of them? Characters from the previous books in this series are expertly wound into this story throughout, and Radclyffe allows the reader to see snippets into their lives as an epilogue of sorts for their journeys. Personally, having read this whole series, I loved that! In this story, there is a new pairing between Oakes and Ari, but they almost felt like secondary characters in a way because of the way the book is written. I honestly loved seeing more of Cam and Blair, but the rest of the characters felt a bit distant to me, even the main new pairing between Oakes and Ari.

Now that I have more perspective and am not feeling the first rush with having lesbian characters as mains, I can’t help but look at this new Honor novel with a bit more open eyes. I hate to say it, but was surprised to see that I didn’t love it quite as much as I remember loving the first books in the series. The police procedural drama was perfectly played out and the drama was on point, but I found myself actually skimming through the romance / sex scenes where I definitely didn’t do that for the first few books in this series. They almost felt forced into the story at some points. Rad is an amazing romance author, but the romance(s) weren’t the main thing that kept my interest in this story. It’s a well-written novel, but I really loved it more for the police procedural style and not for the romance that initially blew my mind in the first books in this series. Isn’t it interesting how tastes and expectations change as readers mature?

I would be remiss to mention also, that the typos bothered me quite a bit more than they should have in this one. Unfortunately, I found multiple instances where MC Oakes’ name was changed to “Oaks” and also multiple instances where MC Ari’s last name, Rostaf, was changed to “Rostav”. With Radclyffe being such a big name author and owner of one of the best LGBT publishing houses, this felt sloppy.

This still gets 4 stars in my book because I was still completely invested in the suspense and drama of the story in this one, but it didn’t hit the mark for me as a romance novel.

**Many thanks to Bold Strokes for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

This time around Secret Service Agent Oakes Weaver is assigned to organize security for president Andrew Powell’s who is being re-elect for a second term. As she does everything to make sure tragedy doesn't strike.

Ari is a campaign manager who resume the role of President Powell's manager.

I don't want go into detail because I don't want to spoil it but it has everything romance drama intrigue and I love that it goes into details about elections and how everything comes together. I like learning what going in with Cam and Blair and the others characters in the previous books.

Radclyffe is always a comfort zone for me personally ! I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed with her writing!
So this obviously is another book from the Honor series and you don’t necessarily need to read all 9 books before you read this :) I do suggest and highly recommend that you start with the first couple of books to understand the idea of the series!

So as expected (in a good way), this one is full of action, romance and drama! It’s very tough to review a book in a series because there’s so much history and a lot of drama in the plot that I fear that it would spoil it for everyone! So, instead, I’m just going yo recommend this book and actually recommend the series!
My rating is a 4.25.
“I received an ARC for an honest review.”

Anytime we get another Radclyffe book that is in her series is a good day. I love Cam and Blair and all the other stories that are a part of their world. This one was just as intriguing as the other. Loved having Sandy & Dell/Mitch being more involved this time.
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Cost of Honor is the next book in the Honor series and it is enthralling. The cast of characters is reminiscent of those long standing drama shows that captivate its audience week after week.

Before the president’s arrival in Philadelphia to accept his party’s nomination for a second term, various law enforcement agencies gather intelligence and plan strategies to insure his safety As perceived treats now become a reality, the protectors put their lives on the line to safeguard not only the president and loved ones but all civilians in harm’s way. From start to finish, the author engaged her audience with a fast paced storyline filled with a good mix of drama and romance.

Since this is part of a series, there are recurring characters from previous books and like all series it’s good to read the others to fully understand the characters. However, it is not totally necessary since the author does a good job in introducing her very diverse characters, past and present, with enough background to understand their role.

Whatever genre interest you, I don’t think you can go wrong with a Radclyffe book because it’s always well written and captivating.

Highly recommended!

For those who follow the adventures of the two women who star in the Honor series, this is another chapter that does not disappoint. As in the previous books of this series this has Cam and Blair as a common point, but they are not the main characters, there is always a newly created couple that is the focus of the story and around this new couple, they appear characters from the previous books.

This time the protagonist couple is formed by Ari, a campaign manager who must assume this role for the re-election of the President, and Oakes, an agent of the Secret Service who must organize security during the tour of this campaign. IIt’s not necessary that I explain to you in great detail the problems and conflicts of interests that they must face, besides Radclyffe does not skimp on detailing anything and it is impossible to summarize the whole environment surrounding the story. And as always, from the beginning you get caught in the plot. But in this case I think that the end has been excessively rushed, both in the resolution of the main threat and in the couple created in this story.

Although I must value above all that I have been able to continue filling my need for new chapters of this series. So, for those who also follow and expect new adventures of this "family" I think that in this book you will find what you are looking for.