I've really enjoyed every installment in this series, including this one. As with the others, the romance is less important than the suspense, but I found this one to have a good balance between the two. It was fun to watch two characters who are in some ways opposites work together and grown a relationship. I felt this one was especially realistic in it's portrayal of events and relationships between people. All in all I really felt it was fitting end to the series and though it could be read by itself, I would recommend reading all four books.

I couldn't get into this book at all. I didn't feel any spark between the main characters. The plot didn't hold my interest, feeling tedious and predictable. I stopped reading at about a third of the way in months ago, thinking I'd get back to it but completely forgetting. I tried again when I realized this one was still outstanding, but nothing about the story hooked me. A DNF for me.

This was a pretty good book. The story was well paced. The main characters were really exciting to follow on their journey. I read the other books in this series and I thought this was the perfect conclusion! I highly recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

I downloaded all 4 TCD books when they were available because I thought they sounded really interesting. I’ve since realized this series isn’t for me so won’t be reading/reviewing. Thank you for the opportunity.

An explosive tale of intense investigation and sizzling romance between two conflicted FBI agents who pretend to be married for the sake of the investigation.
Jace Cantrell and Laura Smith and their conflicted relationship were mentioned in the previous book of the series, and finally, we found out what was aching between them. While Jace and Laura seem like the opposites in their approach to their careers and in their background, they have more in common than they expected. They both are dedicated, hard-working, smart, and capable in their jobs, and as they get to know each other, they have that in tune and harmonious soulmate type vibe that is so attractive in a couple.
I loved the play between them, the attraction that was obvious, I kinda wish there would have been more flirt between them before the building-up-attraction turned into a scorching fire.
The investigation of the mounting crimes in the small town is not easy. The suspicion and distrust and uncertainty is palpable, there's a strain in the air in the small community, as the blasts keep detonating.
I truly enjoyed the story, the interaction of different characters, and the escalation of the situation, the developing of the flirty romance was engaging and enticing, so much so that I ended up inhaling the tale at once. A marvelous ending for the multi-author mini-series!
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side

Nooooooo!!!! I did not want this series to be over! I have really enjoyed all four of the books in the Tactical Crime Division series. I loved the collaboration between the authors and the fun book trailer that was created for this series. This last book, titled Running out of Time, by Cindi Myers is about Jace Cantrell and Laura Smith. Jace is definitely the hot alpha military type and Laura is the uptight behind the scenes researcher. They both work for the Tactical Crime Division and are sent in undercover as a married couple. That right there was a great beginning. Who knows what juicy things will happen when forced to live together???

Jace and Laura are being sent in as the new employees at Stroud Pharmaceuticals to figure who is behind a string of poisonings linked with tampered packages of the company’s best-selling herbal Stomach Soothers. As possible suspects are rooted out, the tension and suspense rise in this story along with the sexual tension between Jace and Laura. There are several secondary characters that add a lot to the story that readers will enjoy. I also love the small-town setting (Mayville) which adds to the connections between victims and possible suspects. There are multiple bombings which adds to the urgency of getting this crime solved. The author did a nice job working in some humor to some of the scenes. I particularly enjoyed it when Laura got to their trailer and saw just one bed. She was already distracted by Jace’s presence. Her reaction will have you laughing. I love that the author was able to add this humor to otherwise serious and tragic events. It added a lot to the story. I’m a sucker for a happy ending and this book will not disappoint. Read the whole series. If you are not currently a reader of romantic suspense, this series might convince you otherwise.

Running Out of Time by Cindi Myers is another exciting read in the Tactical Crime Division series. I love how each of the books in this series was written by a different writer. This was my first time reading a book by Cindi Myers. It was great. The plot had plenty of action. The suspense didn't really begin until a bit more towards the middle of the story. The danger did escalate as the book built up steam. The team members were amazing. I liked the pair that were setup together in this particular novella. They suited each other perfectly. The leading lady wasn't reckless but still new how to adapt in order to get the job done well. This book is similar to CSI and Criminal Minds.

Out of all the Harlequin Intrigue books I was most excited for Running Out of Time. I love a fake relationship/marriage plot, but I did not feel like this characters had any chemistry together. I DNF at 46%

Review: RUNNING OUT OF TIME by Cindi Myers https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-bvU
Publication Date: July 1, 2020
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 4 Stars

I love a quick action-packed story, and this Harlequin Intrigue delivered. I was a little worried about Laura’s uptight behavior in the beginning, but she quickly warmed up with the help of Jace. They weren’t exactly opposites, but their individual strengths worked well together and made the sexy romance believable. This story is a fun ongoing mystery that kept me guessing. I love when there are so many suspects, incidents, and underlying intrigues. A perfect summer read.

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

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I do absolutely love this one and I have been recommending it to all my friends. heck, I have been recommending the entire series because each book I was just sucked into and just couldn't stop reading.

I don't want this series to end, this is the law book of this series and I'm not ready to say goodbye.
Each book has their own charms and this one has captivating story, poisoning and bombing spiced up with enemies to lovers romance, yup complex and I loveeeee it and devoured it in one sitting. The suspects pool is not that big, so it makes everything more interesting, keeps me wondering who's telling lies, what's the motive behind all the terror.
Great story, awesome chemistry between the main characters, the mystery and the romance has perfect portions, so totally recommended for a fast-paced suspense romance lovers.

Running Out of Time by Cindi Myers
Tactical Crime Division #4

FBI Agents Laura Smith “Smitty” and Jace Cantrell are sent with a few other team members to Mayville to find a killer using poison to murder with. Working undercover as husband and wife is not comfortable at first but becomes much easier as the two cohabit and spend time together. The poison is bad but then bombs start going off with more loss of life. Is there more than one person doing the killing? Who is doing the killing and why? That is the question Jace and Smitty need to figure out with their colleagues.

What I liked:
* Laura: smart, dedicated, good at her job though some think she is cold. I liked her and enjoyed watching her work to solve the case and fall in love
* Jace: a man who knew what he wanted, did his job well, and fell for his partner while working to solve the case
* The rest of the team
* The plotting, pace and writing of the story
* The romance
* That the bad guys were caught
* That justice was served…eventually

What I did not like:
* The people that I was meant not to like
* Wondering if there will be more books in the series or if this was the end

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more books by this author? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

Jace and Laura are going undercover at Stroud Pharmaceuticals to figure out more about some poisoned medications and then about the recent explosions at the company. There is there is something going on and they are going on the inside to see who is behind this and why before things get progressively worse.

Such a great mystery suspense novel. Readers will instantly get sucked up into this interesting case from page on leaving readers wanting more. I loved following along, getting to see the suspects and the people who were around. I loved making my guesses and changing my mind as things started to take a turn for the worse. Then there was the bit of romance between the two coworkers and wondering what would become of it after the case is solve. It wasn't much for the romance department which is fine for me being that I was in it for the mystery suspense. Overall great book highly recommend!

The Tactical Crime Division has another case to solve. Someone has poisoned medications at Stroud Pharmaceuticals and people are dying. Is this an act of terrorism or is it an inside job?

Jace Cantrell and Laura Smith are assigned to go undercover at the factory to see if they can get any inside information. Jace and Laura are not happy with the assignment as they do not really see eye to eye, but they are willing to do whatever it takes to catch the killer. The rest of the team will be in the shadows investigating other leads.

As Jace and Laura pose as a married couple at the factory, things start to heat up when a bomb goes off. Is this the same killer or someone taking revenge for the people who have died? Everyone is a suspect and the clock is ticking. Can they solve the case before anyone else dies? Can Jace and Laura still pose as husband and wife without fueling the growing attraction they have for each other?

This is the fourth book in the Tactical Crime Division series and it was a fabulous, stay on the edge of your seat mystery. I loved the book and really enjoyed the authors writing. Thank you so much to Cindi Myers, Harlequin and NetGalley for and advanced copy to read and review.

Running Out of Time by Cindy Myers has Agents Laura “Smitty” Smith and Jace Cantrell going undercover in Mayville, West Virginia. Someone has tampered with Stroud’s Stomach Soothers causing six deaths and two people to be hospitalized. Laura and Jace are going to pose as a married couple and will be working at Stroud’s. They are enjoying dinner out after their first workday when there is an explosion. Someone planted a bomb on one of the factory doors at Stroud’s causing another death. Are the poisoner and the bomber the same person? The Tactical Crime Division needs to find out before another individual dies. Running Out of Time is the 4th novel in the Tactical Crime Division series. Each book in this series can be read on its own. The four books go well together, and I enjoyed reading the TCD series. I thought Running Out of Time was well-written and it moved along at a quick pace. There was plenty of action in this romantic suspense with poisoning, bombings, and bedroom activities. Sparks flew between Laura and Jace. They say that opposites attract and that is the case with this pair. There are steamy intimate scenes between Laura and Jace (I am surprised the trailer windows did not steam up). I liked that we get to learn more about Jace and Laura. You get a better understanding of their behavior once you learn about their backgrounds. The mystery was intriguing. I wish it had been more challenging to solve, but I did enjoy the mystery and suspense. There was some humor mixed in there as well such as when Laura first sees their accommodations in Mayville. Running Out of Time has suspense, action, mystery, and romance blended into one entertaining story.

I love this series and I loved this gripping and entertaining installment.
It's well written, the characters are fleshed out and the plot kept me hooked till the end.
It's a fun read that it's highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Overall - 2
Heat - 1

The Tactical Crime Division is a specialized unit of the FBI, handling the toughest cases in some of the most remote locations. Medications have been poisoned, so two of the TCD's agents go undercover to infiltrate the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the drug. But as soon as Jace Cantrell and Laura Smith arrive on scene they're greeted with explosives. Suddenly the company doesn't appear to be such a small town family endeavor. Jace and Laura need to uncover the truth about Stroud Pharmaceuticals before it's too late.

I've been reading my way through this series and there have been some really fun books and some not so fun books. This unfortunately was not a fun read for me, and I was so sad it didn't live up to it's potential. I am a sucker for Law enforcement partners teaming up and falling in love (check out the FBI series by Catherine Coulter for an excellent example) which is what drew me in to the story. However, the premise of why they are pretending to be married was very thin and I had a hard time suspending my belief to enjoy the rest of the story.

This wasn't cozy enough to feel like a cozy mystery or suspenseful enough to be a thriller. It rode this strange line of not too much action and not too much heat that just felt really strange to me. Perhaps I'm not the target audience for this, because I want ALL the heat, ALL the action, and ALL of the drama on page. I hate feeling like punches were pulled in order to get a clean romance.

I can't recommend this one, the first two were better. ARC received in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This final TCD romantic suspense finished the series with a bang - literally. But it starts with a poisoning, and I may be dating myself here, but I remember the tainted Tylenol that's mentioned in this story. I also remember the panic and worry people had until it was figured out. So, something similar being used here was interesting to me. Honestly, I read a lot of mystery, suspense, and thrillers, and I'm surprised that I haven't seen it before now, so I have to give props to the author for coming up with a mystery that will likely be original to a good portion of the book's readers. Then we have the opposites attract romance, which is always good for a bit of banter and fun. There's a fine line between love and hate, and passions run high when two people are butting heads. I liked Jace from the start, but he's one of my favorite types of characters - a bit arrogant with a heart of gold. Laura is a little cold but with good reason, and I liked seeing her loosen up little by little as she and Jace got to know each other. The story is full of action and has a great balance between romance and suspense. I've enjoyed this whole Tactical Crime Division series, and I'd recommend it to anyone who reads romantic suspense.

A Pharmaceutical Plant is the Site of Ricin Poisoning

Stroud Pharmaceutical manufactures natural stomach remedies among other natural products. The company is well respected and a major employer in Mayville, West Virginia. Then tragedy strikes. Six people are dead from ricin poisoning and others are hospitalized. This could be the work of terrorists, but why strike a small town manufacturer?

Laura Smith and Jace Cantrel from the Tactical Crime Division (TCD) are assigned to go undercover in Mayville as newly weds. They’ll be working at the plant in the executive offices and on the production floor in the hopes of finding how the crimes were committed. The only problem is that Laura is uptight and proper and Jace is laid back. Can they actually put on a believable show as newly weds?

This a quick read. The budding romance between Laura and Jace is the highlight of the story. The perpetrators of the crime are fairly easy to guess given the dearth of suspects. However, the author handles the clues well to keep the tension high.

The small town setting is interesting and filled with unique characters. This is a good addition to the TCD series as Book 4.

I received this book from Harlequin for this review.

In this action packed fourth in the series book, the tactical crime division of the FBI are in a race against time as they seek to discover just who has poisoned commonly used medications that have already killed people taking them. They were produced by  Stroud Pharmaceuticals, but what is the motive? Two agents go in undercover as a recently married couple . . . two agents who really haven't got on well in the past! As the investigation starts, it becomes even more explosive as someone plants bombs. Will they uncover the perpetrator(s) before more people die?

This books in this series are all full of unexpected twists and turns and this is definitely no exception! As the investigation progresses there are plenty of red herrings, misdirection and clues to be uncovered. It is a suspense-filled read right to the end, with a dash of romance to sweeten it! I thoroughly enjoyed this and hope there will be more books in this series in future. 

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it and finding it to be a real page turner!