What happens when a DEA agent falls for a drug smuggler? What happens when the cartel kidnaps both the DEA agent and drug smuggler?
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I absolutely loved the concept of this book & found it really unique! I thought the first half of the novel was fast paced, intriguing, and very well-written, but after the halfway mark, I felt like things went a little down hill. I felt like the dialogue became a bit weird and the story was a bit too rushed making things feel off. I also felt like a lot of things were extremely unrealistic, but this is a fictional piece! Overall, this was just an okay read for me.

What a great read! Lots of action and romance! Keeps you wanting to read more! Matt is DEA, when he’s givin a tip the drugs are coming into the country, he’s there to prevent it. But wow what a drug mule. Jules has broken up with her boyfriend and wants nothing more than to go home! But when getting her luggage, we’ll read the book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

A big thank you to NetGalley and Evernight Publishing for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Wow this was intense. Way outside my comfort zone. 3 stars

This was a gritty escape novel and while it held my interest, I think the time they were being held captive and then on the run went on way tooo long. Also, how the heck, did cartel members storm an airport and kidnap an agent and an American woman and get them to Mexico?? That absolutely made no sense to me. Also, that the agents were not around in Mexico looking for them. It was a little too farfetched for me. I also didn't like that the H, after everything they had been through still did not trust the h, not until the very end. Yet, he gave up his v card to her as soon as they were safe enough to do the deed?

Intimate Escape was a suspenseful read with an exciting twist at the end. The twist was predictable but ended up being even more involved than anticipated. Overall a great, quick read. Would recommend.

*I received this book for free in exchange for a review*

This is the 4 book from Empire Blue series. I never read this series befoee, but this one was good.

The tortures was real and disturbing. Being capture by drug cartel was no flower and lavish (like other book). It is terrifying, hopeless you only hope to die. When they try to escape another nurden appear, they have to survive in the forest. They have long adventures. There are some miscomunication lead to hate fuck that so hawtt

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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Thank you netgalley for the eArc. I truly liked this book! I loved that it was mostly action to start and the flow felt natural! Their relationship seemed inevitable but was still rewarding!

I rarely get a chance to read a good romance with this much suspense and steamy goodness...definitely had all thee above plus some extras.

Juliette Scaglione is just coming back from a Mexican vacation she took with he brother and boyfriend. The part that sucks she's coming back alone without her brother and single because she doesn't have a boyfriend anymore. As she grips her heavy luggage in the busy New York airport she's is stopped by the sexiest man she has ever seen and has no clue why this adonis among men wishes to speak to her in private. Matt Gonzalez is a DEA agent and he just received a tip from his informant that could help with the take down of the cartel. What he didn't expect was the potential suspect looking innocently seductive and that she would get under his skin. The attraction came to a holt when the suitcase in question didn't just carry clothes and as the opinion of innocence for Juliette slowly begin looking very criminal to Matt ...both of their world exploded into chaos.

Fighting for survival against the cartel, nature, and sexual tension Juliette and Matt must work together to get back on US soil.

This book had some brutal torture weaving throughout the story, but necessary as it brought the romance within the plot to come together. The betrayal was just so heartbreaking and just made you want to reach in the story to help fix everything. I was rooting for Jules the whole time and just wanted her to get her HEA immediately after everything she was going through. The heat between Matt and Jules ...MY GAWD...was just scorching HOT! Plus the way the author slid in that sexual surprise ...like SAY WHAT NOW!

This story was worth the emotional rollercoaster I was on reading this ...it was suspenseful as hell. I need to find out more about Matt's brothers because their stories probably will be as good as Matt's. You have to read this book its a 10 out 10 for me.

This book was so good! This book is very suspenseful and had my heart pounding, waiting for what’s next. This book had forced proximity, virgin mmc, and portrayed the tropes greatly! This book got my attention from the beginning and didn’t let go of it! The only issue I have is some parts of this book seemed very unrealistic. Overall, such a fantastic, suspenseful, romance book! Thank you to Evernight Publishing and Netgalley for sending me this ARC! All opinions are my own.

This book had me hooked by 10%. I literally couldn’t put it down because I was so curious as to what would happen between a DEA and innocent, wrongly accused woman. Honestly it’s not often I feel so on the edge of my seat wondering if they’ll be caught.

DEA Special Agent Matt and Juliette are captured by the cartel and escape back to New York. During these trials, they both have to face their fears in different ways. Ultimately growing closer together as their experiences pan out.

This is book 4 in the Empire Blue series, but it is not necessary to read the other 3 to enjoy this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful romance or crime romance. It was like Blue Bloods with romance added! Thank you to the publisher Evernight and author D.C. Stone for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This book I found this to be a quick read and a very suspenseful story. Have to remember that it is a story and not look into all of the details. Once you do that you can get into this book. Julia has arrived back in New York from her vacation with her brother and so-called boyfriend. She arrives alone and after receiving a tip Matt and his partner both DEA agents rush to JFK in order to stop her.
After checking her bags and finding the stashed drugs everything goes to s–t the place gets shot up and Matt and Julia end up in Mexico in cells next to each other. After being tortured a day comes when they are able to escape and make their way through the jungle where an Indian tribe that I have actually heard about takes them in. From there the story goes to that they make it back to the U.S. only to have another run-in. The story keeps you going with the suspense and action so overall a good book.

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Thank you to NetGalley and D.C. Stone for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was hooked from start to finish! I really enjoyed the writing style and felt like I was watching a movie in my head. Lived for the chemistry that was burning off the pages. Enjoyed this so much!

Liked the story and the concept. I will read more from D.C. Stone. Now i have to find more books. This one had me hooked.

Well this one wasn’t quite what I expected. It’s heavy on the suspense in the romantic suspense genre, and there’s some waiting involved to see the main characters getting up close and personal.

Matt is a DEA operative and is due to pick up some crooks and a shipment of drugs through JFK. He doesn’t expect the drug mule to be an attractive woman called Juliette who seeks to have no idea why she’s been picked up. Within ten minutes of meeting, Matt and Juliette have been kidnapped, and find themselves in adjoining cells in Mexico. It’s a question of how they will make it out alive, and whether they can trust one another.

As I said, a lot of suspense. Totally unbelievable of course - so it depends what you can tolerate with stories like this. I’d you’re looking for something escapist then this might just do it. There’s some near nirvana experiences post-torture experiences that nearly make up for the trauma. The tension between the two main characters is pretty good, but not quite smouldering enough to be all-in convincing. Juliette is a bit wooden and well Matt - that man is just too darn good to be true! A strong sense of family with Matt, balanced against Juliette who is on her own.

Opposite side of the track
Forced proximity
Protector vibe - alpha male, rescuer
Virgin main character
Childhood trauma

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I loved this book.
So gritty.
So tense.
So passionate and chemistry driven.
Such excellent writing, I really need to read the first three in this series, but this was an awesome introduction to a new author.
You can guarantee I’ll definitely be reading more from D C Stone in the future.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
Thankyou to Netgally for the Arc.

Intimate Escape by D.C. Stone is book 4 in the Empire Blue Series and I already have book 1-3 saved on my Kindle!

Who doesn't enjoy a hot Drug Enforcement Agent?! I do! Me! 🖐️
And DEA Matt Gonzalez wasssss 🔥
Stones characters are very intriguing and Juliette our MC pulled me straight into her world and one I didn't want to end so soon!
Stones writing was captivating and she hooked me 5% in.
A steamy, mystery read is just what I love and this one I most definitely enjoyed!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Evernight Publishing,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this eARC!