Hard Justice

I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
This was a great book !
Both Elizabeth + Quinn have a crush on each other.
However, COBRA has a no fraternization policy.
As they start to work together, they grow close.
Will they give in to temptation?
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can't wait for the next book in this series.

Elizabeth and Quinn work for a top notch private security company. When a former associate and close friend of his is killed Quinn heads to Scotland to support the family and find out who murdered his friend. He calls Liz to ask for her help that would require her to break the law, she can’t honor his request but Elizabeth heads over to see if there is anything she can do to help Quinn. Despite their attempts to deny it there is incredible chemistry between Quinn and Elizabeth. Their investigation takes them on a twisted path. The local police aren’t happy they are conducting their own investigation and there is someone behind the scenes that has targeted them. This book is a page turner with romance, suspense and twists that will keep you guessing. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I loved the I-Team series but this one out does it. This is Quinn and Elizabeth’s story! When Quinn has to go home for his best friends funeral, he finds out he didn’t die a natural death. When suspicious things begin happening, the house broke into etc. Quinn begins to feel out of his depth. Elizabeth is ex CIA. Good with computers and rutting out the root of the problem. When she is granted vacation time she decides to go to Quinn and together they search for answers!

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Loved this book! It's a fast moving story that has Elizabeth and Quinn facing their attraction to each other when Elizabeth rushes to Scotland to support Quinn as he prepares to bury his best friend. Once there, they both get more than they bargained for and are soon dodging criminals and cops, trying to figure out who killed Quinn's friend.

This novel is fast paced romantic suspense at its best. While I am new to this author's work, I am already a fan and can't wait to read more of her books. Put this one at the top of your TBR list. I'm adding the author to my must read authors' list.

Pamela Clare set a sexy romantic suspense in Scotland with a burly ginger Scot? Sign me up. I've had mixed feelings about the Cobra Elite series so far, but after reading Quinn and Elizabeth's story, I'm firmly back in the fan club. This is a quick-moving dance between two operatives who have been fighting a slow burn pants feelings towards each other for years but now have only days to solve a murder. No big deal, right?

The best part of Quinn and Elizabeth's story, imo, is that Quinn is not only respectful of Elizabeth's status in their male-dominated company (and industry) but also clearly is in awe of her tactical abilities. Elizabeth is the brain to Quinn's brawn and he 100% stans her for it.

In many ways, Quinn either let Elizabeth take the lead or listened to her as they followed clues and fought the bad guys. This quiet support was every bit as hot as their long-suppressed lust for either other. And when they finally gave in to it? Game over.

The author writes fantastic alpha heroes but my real appreciation is for her truly kickass heroines. The competency porn as they hold their own in international affairs is incredible. Looking forward to the next Cobra Elite adventure.

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Elizabeth helps Quinn track down the murderer of his best bud. Sparks have been flying between Quinn and Elizabeth for a while. It was nice to see them finally get together, and boy were they hot when they did. It was nice to see the other Cobra peeps for a minute. Now who's gonna fall next...

Elizabeth Shields, former CIA Analyst, owes her life to Quinn McManus. Quinn, former British Special Air Service and now an agent at Cobra International Security, saved her when her life was threatened in Afghanistan. When a former mate of his is killed in Glasgow, Elizabeth follows him to help and to keep him out of trouble. The attraction between them is intense, but they know they shouldn’t get involved…Cobra has a no fraternization policy. Alone and working closely in Glasgow, will they be able to resist? As they are hassled by local police and others, they will have to fight to stay together and to stay alive. Suspense, action and danger from beginning to end. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

Off the books crime investigation is a little tricky. Quinn and Elizabeth don't let that stop them or slow them down too much. Together they get into a lot of trouble.

First one read in the series but I do like to read this author. With so many out there it is hard to get to read everything you want too. This one will have you drawn in it with the level of intrigue wrapping around you. Oh and Quin has you hooked being the Scotsman he is. Elizabeth is also one that will have your attention. Oh and to have to just be friends what a hard road that will be. They will have a adventurous road ahead with mystery and drama. Being chased by death can also warm you to join together to face it. Great from beginning to end.

A great romantic suspense that keeps you enthralled and tugs at you emotions all the way through Once you start this book you won't want to put it down until you turn that last page

Quinn McManus ex British special forces and an operative for Cobra Elite has just had bad news he has lost a fellow brother in arms to a knife attack Jack Murray served with and Quinn is determined to find his killer and bring him to justice giving closure to his wife Ava and his daughters Olivia and Isla. Elizabeth is ex CIA and a fellow operative of Quinn she follows him to Scotland as she knows he will need her help These two are deeply attracted to one another but there is a no fraternisation policy in the company. Can they solve the murder can they resist one another when the spark between them finally ignites

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48640544-hard-justice" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Hard Justice (Cobra Elite, #3)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572407307l/48640544._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48640544-hard-justice">Hard Justice</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/92650.Pamela_Clare">Pamela Clare</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3095530263">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This one get's 3 1/2 rounded up to 4 stars. <br />I haven't read the previous books in the series, but I think that this one worked well as a stand-alone. This is a romantic suspense with a bit of a murder mystery to get to the bottom of along the way. There's plenty of action and plenty of heat in the romance department.<br />Set in Scotland with a Glaswegian lead, lots of the book is written with a 'Scottish' dialect which for the most part was fairly well done. The author had clearly done quite a bit research and other than the odd little slip-up, but these were mostly little random things that just slip in there (things like going to a paediatrician's office which is unlikely in the UK). I do struggle a bit with things written in dialect, often it's overdone a bit, as the person writing is less used to the accent. For the most part, this was well done and worked. <br />I enjoyed the suspense element of the book and although I thought I knew where it was going, it didn't make for a boring read. As for the romance, I think that this might be slightly where things fell a little flat for me. I just didn't fully buy into the chemistry between Quinn and Elizabeth. I also found him calling her Lilibet really cringy. I don't know if it's because the only time I've heard that name ever used before is because it's what the Queen is known as to some people and came about because she couldn't say her own name. It's such a babyish name and not something you could imagine lovers using. It's a shame because I think that it was the romance element that made this less than a four-star read.<br />I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Huge fan of the I-Team series, Colorado High Country and if course, this Cobra Elite series. Pamela Clare has a knack for writing an intense, thrilling and sexy book. Quinn McManus personifies sexy Scotsman- big, brauny, red hair, accent to die for. He loves flirty with the sexy Elizabeth Shields and see gives as good a flirt as she gets. Elizabeth is sexy and super smart and loves interacting with Quinn, just knows with them being co workers for Cobra Security they can't break the fraternization policies in place.

When Quinn heads home to Glasgow to pay his respects after a buddy is murdered he soon finds he needs both Elizabeth's support and smarts. She's there in an instant for her friend. But these two soon finds out there's a ton wrong in the investigation of the murder and find themselves in harms way.

The suspense and mystery make for an excellent read. The sexual chemistry with Quinn and Lizibet is amazing.

Loved this book and is course I cannot wait for what comes next!

I have read the previous books in this series and Pamela Clare's other series. This one did not disappoint. Clare writes great suspense romances and this is another one to add to the list.

Very good read! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! It had a little bit of everything!it was filled with suspense, action packed, heartache and heartbreak! It was truly a great read! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

Hard Justice was a bloody fantastic read and an easily earned 5 star read!

I would describe this as a friends to lovers romance. Quinn and Elizabeth work together in personal security. The company has a no fraternizing policy which has kept these two from acting on their attraction. That all changes when on their down time from work, Elizabeth flies to Glasgow to help Quinn find out who murdered his best friend.

I enjoyed the couple. I enjoyed the plot, and I especially enjoyed how it ended. This is one of those endings that will give you the feels. Plus, you really get to see how well these two work together as they investigate Jack's murder. Then when they finally give in to their attraction, there was no awkwardness, no hesitation or pushing away. They just seamlessly became a couple and it felt real and believable.

I've read the first two books of this series, as well and I'm pretty impressed by this series. The author has done a great job of bringing interesting characters and interesting plots to grab my attention and keep it. If you enjoy romantic suspense, this series is one of the best I've read this year.

Hard Justice by Pamela Clare is the third book in the Cobra Elite series. I feel like I have been waiting on this one FOREVER. Quinn and Elizabeth have had noticeable chemistry since the first book and I am so happy to finally have their story.

After one of Quinn's closest friends is murdered he returns to Glasgow to find out who did it. Elizabeth joins Quinn to offer support. Will this investigation/vacation lead to the two of them finally giving in, or is the rule against coworkers hooking up going to doom them from the start?

If you enjoy romantic suspense I cannot recommend this enough! Pamela Clare wrote this one so well and I can't wait for more of this series.

An excellent addition to the Cobra Elite series and I have been looking forward this book. I thought that the story moved along at a good pace, the characters were well developed, the plot was intriguing, the chemistry between the two characters was certainly hot and the descriptions of Scotland and the towns were very vivid.

HARD JUSTICE is the third book in Pamela Clare’s new “Cobra Elite” series. This is solid RS with an elite military ops vibe. Quinn and Elizabeth work together in the Elite team, and they wind up working together on a mission. As for the plot, I was pleasantly surprised to find I didn't know who the bad guy was until the end. The book was lighter in tone than the first two books, and didn't do anything particularly amazing, but the plot and chemistry keep the reader engaged..

There is a little less action and a little more mystery than usually found in a Clare RS, but for the most part if you liked the first two books in this series, you will be satisfied with this installment.

Elizabeth and Quinn work for Cobra International Security and have become friends. Due to the no fraternization rule they can't take it further but it's a constant temptation. When an old friend of Quinn's is murdered Elizabeth and Quinn work together to uncover the truth. Their lives are also in danger and their relationship heats up. I really enjoyed this romantic suspense novel with lots of heat.

I’m still buzzing a little from reading one of my favorite books of the year at the final hour. Pamela Clare’s HARD JUSTICE took me on a wild ride/hijacked my attention/made me fall in love with a giant, Scottish ginger (and if I imagined him as looking like Tormund from GOT that’s no one’s business but mine).
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This book is fantastic, with killer steam and sweet, caring moments, too; it’s an adrenaline-fueled murder investigation and a love story with two long-time coworkers finally succumbing to the attraction they’ve held for years...again and again and again 😉. (I told you, it’s very steamy.)
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Quinn McManus’s experience as a private security operative comes in handy when he travels to Scotland to figure out who killed his best friend. Elizabeth Shields or Lilibet, as he calls her, his coworker & the woman he’s long had a crush on, unexpectedly joins him, and they’re soon embroiled in a dangerous investigation that could cost them everything.
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There’s a little bit of forbidden romance here, and also just reluctance on Quinn’s part because he’s dealing with things in his past. But Quinn shouldn’t worry, because—I’m going to put it all on the table here—he’s such a delicious hero and he and Elizabeth together are 10/10, fireworks in a summer night sky kind of magic.
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Check this book out for phenomenal romantic suspense. In case you can’t tell, I loved it. 4.5 ⭐️.
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Thanks to Netgalley for my complimentary copy; all opinions provided are my own.

I received an advanced reader's copy of Hard Justice by Pamela Clare from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was the second book that I have read by Pamela Clare and I quite enjoyed the previous novel so I had high hopes for Hard Justice. Happily, it did not disappoint!

Overall, I enjoyed this novel and I found it to be well written. The primary characters' romantic start was memorable and immediately showcased their chemistry/attraction. I liked the well-crafted characters and the witty banter, plus the action was fast paced and kept me engrossed.

4.5 stars

This book has a lot to live up to. The first in the series was one of my favorite from 2019.
It did start a little slow for me and I struggled to get into the story. I was about 20% intro he book when I was able to connect with The characters. The author did a good job pulling Elizabeth into the story and the chemistry between her and Quinn was evident.
There was a good blend of suspense and romance as well. I did tear up a bit especially at the end and the epilogue.
In the end it was a good book that complemented the others into the series.

I was provided a copy of this book for a honest review

Nothing hotter than an alpha Irishman in need of a we bit of help. Quinn McManus, hears that one of his buds dies. He heads to Scotland to see the family and find out what happened. Everything he is hearing, just isn’t adding up. Enter Elizabeth, Lilibet, Shields. A cobra agent like him, she heads over to help him figure out what’s going on. Plus keeping him out of jail too. Of course they each have a tenny tiny crush in each other. During the days and nights of finding his buds killer, they realize their feelings for each other are not one sided. Do they get the bad guy? Does the big aloha Scot get his girl? All I know, is that this series by Claire is FABULOUS !!

Here it is, New Years Eve 2019 and this is my final read of the decade and it's gone out with a bang.
What a great story, I was glued to my kindle all afternoon determined to finish.
Gotta love a man in kilt with a delightful accent.
Quinn went home to Scotland for his best mate's funeral. He's determined to solve the murder along with the help of his colleague Elizabeth.
There's murder, torture, kidnapping, drugs, crooked cops and politicians. So much action and entertainment, there is no time to be bored....oh almost forgot the sizzle. These two made a great couple but it wasn't smooth sailing. You'll be wondering who will get killed before the end. Fantastic book, I thoroughly recommend it.

The third book in Cobra Elite, Hard Justice is a well delivered romantic suspense. Action, suspense and romance, Quinn and Elizabeth are well suited characters and the storyline is engaging throughout. I will definitely be looking to read more and recommending this book and series to others.

You had me at Scotsman.
Clare writes with wit and emotion well and draws the reader into the story efficiently. She makes you want to go back to the beginning of the series and discover the other characters with the same gusto as Quinn and Elizabeth.
The slow burn sexual chemistry wasn't as intense as I thought it would be and it did detract from the flow a bit. The Glaswegian was wonderful and I long to travel to Glasgow to hear it spoken by a burly kilt-wearin' ginger Scot.
Mystery and revenge are excellent plots to push a wronged character and it works well in Hard Justice because it's personal.
It's always a bonus when a book in a series can stand on its own and doesn't forget previous characters, which this does. Cobra Elite looks to be an interesting series.
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Another solidly written romantic suspense book by Ms. Clare. Interesting and unique plot with a good dialogue. Totally enhjoyed

After a less-than-stellar 2019 reading year, it was SUCH a relief to end on a book that I wasn’t able to put down!

Quinn McManus and Elizabeth Shields work for Cobra International Securities, which is why - even though they've both enjoy their shameless flirtations for years - they can’t take their strong attraction any further.

When Quinn heads home to Scotland after the news that his best friend has been murdered, he doesn’t believe the police report that the murder was a drug-related robbery. So he calls Elizabeth to see if she can use her tech-genius computer skills to hack into his friend's phone logs.

Because Elizabeth knows Quinn is prone to acting without thinking through all the consequences, she gives up her much needed vacation time and travels to Scotland to help Quinn unravel the mystery surrounding his best friend’s murder. Between following the meager leads and being chased by unknown bad guys, they also spend some quality time sightseeing and getting to know each other on a much more personal level. By the time the mystery is solved and the bad guys dealt with, they have to decide if - or how - they are going to deal with Cobra’s non-fraternization clause.

Once again, Pamela Clare gives the reader the perfect balance of suspense and sexy. I feel like this third book in the Cobra Elite series dragged a little - especially in the middle. Whereas in the first two books (Hard Target and Hard Asset) we knew who the bad guys were but not what they were going to do, this time it took the entirety of the book to know who the bad guys were and what the reason for the murder was. There was a lot of Quinn and Elizabeth discussing and debating what they already knew, and who could be the bad guy. I think I was as frustrated as they were that their investigation wasn’t going anywhere.

But Ms. Clare nails everything else. The pacing, the chemistry between Quinn and Elizabeth, the steamy and witty dialogue, everything pulled me in and didn’t let go. I sat down after dinner to read Hard Justice and didn’t stop until I was finished. I’m not sure how many books will be in this series, but I hope many, many more. Romantic suspense is my favorite sub-genre to read, but it’s also the hardest to please me because I want equal parts of romance AND suspense. There are few authors who deliver on that, so when I find one who does, it makes me a really, really happy reader!

* thank you to NetGalley and Leap Day Productions for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review

This story had everything! It was a smoldering romance that was packed with action! It was a brilliant "whodunnit" too - what more could you ask for in a book!

The author had an excellent writing style and the book was written so that you felt as though you were there. I thought that the detail was amazing and she really brought the book to life for me. It was an excellent page turner and I couldn't put it down.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, I thought it was fantastic!! Very highly recommended!!

Hold on for a thrilling and passionate ride:
Another amazing book by Pamela Clare. Despite being book 3 in a series, it can be read as a standalone. I hadn't read the previous books but was quickly able to follow along especially as the focus was on a private investigation as opposed to a regular Cobra Security operation. I enjoyed the suspense and intrigue and it had me guessing right until the very end. I especially appreciated that we were privy to Quinn and Elizabeth's thoughts and suppositions as they investigated the murder as it made me feel as if I were investigating right along with them. There was plenty of action but also lighthearted, tender and steamy, passionate moments too. Now I can't wait to read more from the series!
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Hard Justice the story I had been waiting for by Pamela Clare. Quinn McManus, what a Scotsman, and Elizabeth Shields, smart analyst, both work for Cobra International Security. This makes any kind of romantic relationship a big no-no. However, if you have read the series you feel the attraction that these two have had for each other. If not, well, that’s okay, it will read fine as a stand-alone. Just a warning though, the opening prologue will entice you to read Hard Target.

To Scotland, home for Quinn McManus the story takes the reader. Loved the change in scenery. While there Quinn McManus must decide did he know his late friend as well as he thought. Then what is he going to do with his friendship with co-worker Elizabeth Shields. In addition there is the strong element of how the past affects the present, Quinn comes face-to-face with that too. Pretty deep for a romance suspense story.

High adrenaline story that also has much soul searching with romance, danger suspense and loyalty play out in the plot. Well-structured plot that kept this reader on her toes trying to figure out what actually had happened.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

Quinn and Lizzie were just so good together! I loved their back story and seeing where they were and how they tried to keep things professional between them.

When Quinn finds that his friend was murdered, he goes to Scotland to find out more about the murder and help the grieving widow during this time. When the police start making it seem like his friend, Jack, might have been involved with drugs, Quinn knows that he needs to figure out what happened to clear his buddy’s name.
Lizzie goes to Scotland to help Quinn, and she really is the brains in their partnership! It is great to see what a smart woman she is and how she figures out things and even keeps one step ahead of the police when a false drug report is called in and drugs are planted in their hotel room.

There is a lot of drama and intrigue as well as romance so it was hard to put the book down! Some twists and turns in the story so I did not see the real culprit or the reason why until the end. I like when we got some of the previous characters like Derek Tower and quite a few other! Now, I want to go back and reread the earlier books!

The wait for Elizabeth and Quinn's story is finally over. Fans of this series by Clare will not be disappointed with the plot or the characters in Hard Justice. Well done!!

***I received a copy of Hard Justice from Net Galley and Victory Editing in exchange for a honest and voluntary review. My opinions were not solicited in any way. ***

Hard Justice (Cobra Elite # 3) by Pamela Clare is the third book in her Cobra Security series and I have to say that Quinn McManus and Elizabeth Shields story was the best yet. I mean who can go wrong with a kilt wearing Scotsman and Lilibet who finally gives into her feeling for Quinn. Let's say the two of them are combustible together plus you add in the mystery of who killed Quinn's best friend and you get a fantastic book. Thank you to Pamela Clare for the research into Glaswegian speak you did a fantastic job.

When Quinn McManus finds out his best friend from their SAS days Jack Murray has been killed he doesn't hesitate to fly home to Scotland to be help Jack's wife Ava and girls. But when he gets there and starts looking into the death things aren't adding up plus the detective who is assigned to the case starts suggesting drugs. When Quinn asks for Lilibet's help with trying to solve what really happened to Jack.

But when attacks start happening to Quinn and Elizabeth will need former SAS members, Cobra Security, MI6 to help find why Jack was killed. All they have to do is find out who and why and what clues Jack left them to solve the murder. When Quinn and Lilibet finally give into their feelings they become the couple that both were meant to be.

Pamela Clare adds to her Cobra Elite series with a riveting romantic suspense centering on sexy operative Quinn McManus and the sexy strategist Elizabeth Shields.

Ever since Elizabeth met the Special Air Service Scotsman, she’s found him alluring, yet even though they’ve flirted here and there but the no fraternization rule between employees prevents them from crossing the line from friends to lovers. That doesn’t mean she’s not allowed to help him when his best friend is found murdered.

When Quinn joined the British SAS to escape life on the streets, he also formed a strong familial bond with his brothers in arms. When his best friend is found dead in a dark alley in Glasgow, he’ll need the assistance of the lovely Elizabeth to find the assassin. And while their unsanctioned investigation brings them closer together, logically they know they can’t take it further, but the heart wants what it wants.

Clare’s novel is fast paced and every aspect of it is well developed, from the characters who are strong and interesting, to the mystery which was difficult to solve, to the delicious romance and the beautiful backdrop in which it was set. I couldn’t stop reading and gobbled it up in a single sitting.

Quinn and Elizabeth’s connection is strong due to their work relationship which arouses a more emotionally rich tale. I loved Quinn’s manliness, his brogue was incredibly sexy and his protectiveness and opinion of Elizabeth was endearing. I felt for his rough childhood but rejoiced how his Lilibet saw him as her hero.

Pamela Clare writes a spellbinding romantic adventure with an exciting climax. Hard Justice is book #3 of the Cobra Elite series by author Pamela Clare. It’s written from both points of view with a happy ending and no cliffhanger.

When a former SAS member travels home to Scotland to bury a friend and a former CIA agent goes on vacation, it doesn't end up as they expected.

The Cobra Elite series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I was really looking forward to Quinn and Elizabeth’s story and I was not disappointed. After getting small glimpses of their connection in previous books, it was so rewarding to see them give in to their chemistry. Learning about Quinn’s history and all he’s overcome makes the man he’s become all the more impressive. Elizabeth was compassionate in the face of his grief but still asked the hard questions to help them solve the mystery. This was a great read and I’m looking forward the next book.

HARD JUSTICE is the third instalment in Pamela Clare’s contemporary, adult COBRA ELITE erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Cobra International Security. This is former SAS agent Quinn McManus, and former CIA agent Elizabeth Shields’ story line. HARD JUSTICE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. COBRA ELITE is a spin-off from the author’s I-Team Series.


Told from dual third person perspectives ( Elizabeth and Quinn) HARD JUSTICE follows in the aftermath of the murder of Quinn McManus’ best friend Jack Murray. Quinn and Jack were soldiers in the British Army but upon release Quinn headed to America and joined Cobra International Security, while Jack remained in Europe working as an independent contractor but Jack’s death pulls Quinn to his boyhood home, a home that brings with it too many memories of sins of the past. With the unexpected help of Cobra teammate Elizabeth Shields, Quinn goes on the hunt for a killer, a killer that will target our story line couple. What ensues is the building relationship between Quinn and Elizabeth, and the potential fall-out as Quinn and Elizabeth rattle too many cages in their search for the truth.

Quinn McManus is devastated by the loss of his best friend but days before his murder, Jack left a message for Quinn, a message that meant nothing yet so much more. Working with former CIA operative Elizabeth Shields finds Quinn in the middle of a possible terrorist threat, and the potential to uncover what the police have been unable to do but going home meant facing his past, a past he was hoping to forget.

The relationship between Quinn and Elizabeth is one of forbidden attraction. Since meeting Elizabeth years earlier, Quinn hasn’t stopped thinking about the possible future, a future cooled by the workplace policy of no office romances. Neither one wants to lose their job but time spent together meant time to explore their mutual attraction. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to the Cobra International Security Team: Co-owners Javier Corbray, and Derek Tower; Navy SEAL Dylan Cruz; Malik Jones and Thor Isaksen; as well as Jack’s wife Ava, and local Scottish law enforcement The requisite evil has many faces.

HARD JUSTICE is a story of friendship, vengeance, power and control; romance and relationships; heart break and love. The premise is intriguing and engaging; the characters are colorful, energetic and strong; the romance is steamy and seductive. HARD JUSTICE is a fantastic addition to the author’s Cobra Elite series.

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Pamela Clare did an exceptional job portraying romance and suspense in this book. She hooked me from the beginning. Love, love!

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

First time author for me but I certainly will be reading more of her

Loved this - action paced whodunit with a steamy twist - what's not to love !!

Loved the characters and the story was perfection

a fantastic read

I was a little confused in the beginning but as I got into this story, I found it to be an entertaining romantic suspense! This is my first book by this author so the prologue confused me. It started with a bang – an action scene right from the get go. There are characters that are being held hostage, badly injured good guys, the situation is looking dire. And even though it describes Quinn saving Elizabeth there was nothing said about the other characters in this scene. Then it jumps to present day. It was only as you read more into the present day situation that the reader can deduce the ending of that scene. For a covert operative though, there were some “duh” scenes with Quinn that made me shake my head. But his devotion to Elizabeth redeemed him. Other than that, I enjoyed the action and steamy romance.

Loved this book, couldn't put it down. I will be looking for other books by this author.thank you for offering this book for us to read.

Hard Justice is the third title in the Cobra Elite series, featuring Quinn McManus and Elizabeth Shields. I’ve been eagerly awaiting Quinn and Elizabeth’s story since the beginning of the series. The attraction and chemistry between this pair was undeniable in the previous titles and I couldn’t wait to see how their relationship would evolve.
The characters are complex, well developed and endearing. I love how Pamela Clare creates female characters that are not only feminine but incredibly strong, resilient and resourceful. The chemistry and connection that was evident in the previous titles continues to grow and develop over the course of this title with lots of twists and turns to keep you completely enthralled.
For the most part this title takes place in Glasgow and there is minimal interaction with their Cobra Elite comrades. You don’t have to have read the previous titles in the series to enjoy this read, but I highly recommend Pamela Clare’s writing, particularly if you enjoy a fast paced romantic suspense full of action, intrigue, and danger.

Elizabeth Shields and Connor McManus are both operatives with Cobra International Solutions (CIS), a private security firm. Two years ago, Connor saved her life during a mission that went sideways and she’s never forgotten his bravery in that moment. He’s made no secret of his attraction to “Lilibet,” his pet name for her and both have kept their distance due to the company’s fraternization ban. When Connor is notified of his best friend’s murder in Glasgow, he takes leave to be with Jack Murray’s family and try to figure out what happened. Elizabeth is set to leave for vacation but realizes quickly that Connor needs her help and arrives in Scotland instead of the beach.

I’ve watched these two dance around their attraction since the inception of the series and was glad to see them finally deal with it. What I didn’t expect was to fall for these two, especially Elizabeth who was completely different from what I’d imagined her to be. She was daring, charming, über smart and playfully uninhibited in her relationship with Connor. I knew I liked him but after learning about his origins, growing up poor and rejected in the slums of Glasgow, I came to seriously admire him and how he developed into an honorable, loyal and courageous man. These two put some serious steam in this story but it was an essential part of their relationship and the story. It’s rare for me to say that but in this case, it defined the two in ways that words couldn’t.

The investigation into Jack’s murder was interesting, though I’d figured out the bare details pretty easily. However, that didn’t detract from the excitement or the pleasure of experiencing Elizabeth in action. I’m loving this series and I loved this romance. They were something special.

Elizabeth and Quinn work together at Cobra. Cobra discourages any dating between employees. The attraction between them has always been strong. When Quinn finds out his best friend has been murdered, he asks Elizabeth for her help with the case. The two end up in a passionate love affair while trying to catch a killer. I love romantic suspense and this author doesn't disappoint.

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I had been waiting for this for ages and it didn't disappoint. Read this book in a day as I couldn’t put it down. Brilliant story, well written and being set in Scotland was an added bonus for me as I’m English. It’s touching, romantic, sweet, suspenseful.! Another fantastic addition to the Cobra Elite series!! I’ve loved every Pamela Clare book I’ve read and this was no exception. Every word in this hard-hitting story deserved its place on my favourite series list. Go grab your copy today! Happy reading!!

I must say, I first picked to review this book because the blurb hooked me - I did not expect to love it as much as I did! Quinn and Elizabeth's forbidden romance is just too good to pass up, I loved how their relationship played out alongside a really good plot rather than the romance carrying the entire plot.

A highly enjoyable romantic thriller. Characters came to life. The plot was timely, interesting and I got pulled i to the story right from page 1.
Highly recommended!

I’m pretty late in the game on this series and that’s really only because I didn’t even know it existed. I used to be a really big fan of Pamela Clare’s I-team series and since this is the spin-off, I knew that I had to give it a try. Now, I didn’t start with the first book of the series. Instead, I jumped straight into HARD JUSTICE, which is the third book in the Cobra Elite series.

I think if you haven’t read the I-team series then you can probably get by with enjoying this one, but I think the true fun comes from seeing the cameos from some of the beloved characters of the original series. I know for me, it was one of the things that I most looked forward to.

However, that’s not to say that the characters don’t hold their on in this series. I do like Clare’s brand of characters. They are very knowledgeable and intense, and they often get themselves into a mess of a situation. However, through determination and grit, they are always able to pull through. I do think some of the “magic” that was in the I-team is missing in this series, but the Cobra Elite are definitely special in their own way too. It’s obvious that comparisons will be made, but nothing will likely ever top the original I-team series for me.

Nevertheless, I am intrigued about this series and I look forward to catching up with the other books. It’s nice to see Clare back in action, dishing out intense love stories with plenty of thrilling action and suspense.

I have always loved Pamela Clare's stories. This one is no exception. Always gives her readers an engaging, suspenseful, on the edge of your seat story. Pamela Clare is always at the top of my TBR list.

The book opens with Quinn McManus rescuing Elisabeth Shields, they both work for Cobra security and the mission was not going as planned. Once back at the home base in Colorado Quinn receives word that his best friend Jack who was in the British Special Air Service has been killed. Leaving to go to Scotland he soon discovers that what the police are saying about his friend’s death cannot be true. Promising his widow, he begins to look into it.
Elisabeth who was once a C.I.A. analyst and is the team’s computer person shows up in Scotland to help Quinn. Together she hopes they can find the truth. She also knows that she has feelings for the big lug as well. While working through the case she also finds out about Quinn’s background. Together find they explore each other’s front and backside when not working the case. Hoping to find the truth for his friend and both wondering what they are going to do about the no dating policy with the company that they work for.
A very good book with good characters, full of action and with twist and turns to keep you the reader wondering what will happen next. An excellent story.

Elizabeth and Quinn have worked together for two years and have had a growing attraction during all that time. However each of them know they can't act on that attraction. For one there is a strict no fraternization at Cobra. Not to mention they each have their own personal reasons. For Elizabeth she is wary of work place romances because she had on while with the CIA which didn't end well. For Quinn he has the family with Cobra that he longed for. He doesn't want to mess that up.

However, when Quinn's friend is murdered in Glasgow and Elizabeth goes to help him find the murderer things heat up in more ways than one. I enjoyed this book. There was more than enough action to keep me interested. I loved Elizabeth and Quinn together. You could see their attraction right form the beginning and I will say the ending of this book was more than worth the ride.

What a series this has been so far!!!!! Pamela Clare is taking the Cobra Elite Series to another level of high stakes, danger and passion.

You'll love Elizabeth Shields and Quinn McManus and their teaming!!!! A worthy read!!!

Elizabeth Shields has always craved adventure. That’s why she went to work for the CIA straight out of college. That’s probably also the reason she feels drawn to Quinn McManus, a veteran of the British Special Air Service. The big Scotsman gives off a dangerous vibe that she can’t resist. Yet, resist she must. She and Quinn both work for Cobra International Security, which has a strict policy against hook-ups between employees, and she’s too much of a professional to date a coworker. She and Quinn can never be more than friends. But when his best buddy from the SAS is found murdered on the streets of Glasgow, Elizabeth will do all she can to help Quinn cope with the loss … and find the culprit.
This was a pretty good book. The story was well paced. The main characters were really exciting to follow on their journey. I hadn’t read this author before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was not disappointed!
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Best book of the series! I love Quinn, he is adorable and all alpha. The chemistry between Quinn and Elizabeth is a slow simmer that bursts into a flame. I thought this book was a great mix of romance, action and suspense. The characters are great, and the plot is a fast-paced race that hurdles you to the end. Can’t wait to read the next in series.

I've never been shy about sharing my love of abs on book covers. But seriously, his back....
If you can manage to tear your eyes away from the cover long enough to start reading you'll probably enjoy yourself just as much.
This book takes you on an adventure that will have falling in love and wondering what's going to happen next.

Risk-loving Elizabeth Shields can't resist a challenge. It's why she used to work for the CIA and now works for Cobra International Security and also a good part of her undeniable attraction to her coworker, Quinn McManus. The company's strict policy against employees dating means nothing can ever happen between them, but when his best friend is murdered Elizabeth scraps her vacation plans and winds up in Glasgow to comfort a grieving Quinn and help him find a murderer.

Quinn McManus joined the British Special Air Service to escape a life of poverty. His fellow soldiers became his only family, most especially his best friend, Jack Murray. With Jack murdered in a Glasgow alley, Quinn calls on Elizabeth's unique skill set to find the murderer. He doesn't plan to get too close to her, but their attraction becomes undeniable as their investigation draws dangerous attention. As they find themselves on the killer's radar, and at the center of a much larger criminal network, Quinn and Elizabeth can't deny what each means to the other, if they manage to get out of this situation with their lives and freedom intact.

I've had this ARC sitting unread on my list for entirely too long. I had never read this author before but I'll be looking for her other works now. This book had everything I want in a solid romantic suspense and reminded me why that genre got me into romance in the first place. I'm a total sucker for the protective hero, especially when he winds up being a big-hearted teddy bear on the inside and Quinn delivered on those fronts along with showing excellent character development. I loved Quinn and Elizabeth together and I so appreciated that once feelings were acknowledged there were no games, no dramatic separation, and no denying that they were determined to be together no matter what. That was lovely and made me really enjoy this book and now I look forward to my ARC of the next book in this series.

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

CW: human trafficking, prostitution involving minors

I felt bad for ditching Jae to read this book because I told her I didn't feel like starting this one yet, but then I read the first chapter, then another, then another-

-then I finished the whole damn thing. Sorry, Jae!

Quinn and Elizabeth are teammates in Cobra, and Quinn's always had a thing for his 'Lilibet'. However Cobra has a no-fraternization policy so he's kept his distance. But then Quinn's best friend Jack was murdered, so he went back to Scotland to support Jack's grieving family and try to piece together what has happened to Jack. Elizabeth came soon after because she was the intel analyst in the team, and determined to keep Quinn out of trouble.

I have to say that Hard Justice is my favourite book in the series so far. I love, love, LOVE Quinn and Elizabeth together. Quinn's funny and charming, and I wouldn't blame Elizabeth for falling fast for him. Both of them are badasses and they made a great team together.

Parking this under #FallIntoRomBingo square: somewhere you've never been because this story is set in Scotland. I always wanted to go to Scotland! Damn Covid.

Pamela Clare scores again with this latest addition to the Cobra Elite Series. Hard Justice could stand alone but why miss out on this excellent series ?! Ms. Clare balances suspense, action, and passionate romance. I really appreciated this trip to Glasgow, Scotland with our hero and heroine, the settings are beautifully detailed and elegantly portrayed. If you are not familiar with the Cobra Team, you wont feel lost, Ms Clare gives enough background and her characters are concise enough to draw you in and keep you reading. There is always an element of suspense and an element of passion, but each one occurs at the naturally best time and moves the story along. Elizabeth and Quinn are complex, layered characters and their happily ever after is easy to cheer for enthusiastically.
4.0 I received my copy through NetGalley under no obligation.

Pamela Clare takes us on a journey into the world of espionage and danger as we return to the lives of Cobra Elite team to find to operatives as they fall in love. This series has led us into some terrifying and intense situations and locations and through very traumatic experiences for the characters, but Clare always finds a way to ultimately remind us that through everything the most important part of any story and really in life, is the love of two people. Quinn’s best friend has been murdered and he travels back to the UK to see his widow, only to find himself investigating the suspicious death. Quinn knows something is very wrong with the explanation with the way his mate died, but he has no idea how deep the problems go, and when he finds out just how deep he reaches out to the only woman he trusts, a woman that he desires beyond all but knows he can never have. Elizabeth has lusted after and cared for her teammate, Quinn, for ages, but she knows they can’t ever explore the attraction between them as it risks their careers. When he calls asking for her help, she knows that she can’t ignore the plea in his voice and gives up the little bit of vacation she has to travel to the UK to offer her help in person. Together Quinn and Elizabeth slowly begin to untangle the knots of plot they are trapped in, but the passion between them is no longer deniable and soon their attraction becomes something much deeper and irresistible. If they survive the killer after them, they will have to decide if the love they have found together is worth the careers they have both built for decades or it they must walk away from one another. This story was the best in the series for sure and I LOVED seeing Quinn and his Lizzie finally accept the emotions they’d been denying for so long. Quinn was a sweet and strong guy, buried in a serious badass. It was interesting seeing him in action as he kicked ass and worked his away through the drama around him and made sure that Elizabeth was safe. His sweetness and dedication were the best parts of his personality and seeing the love for his woman shining through was what made him my favorite hero in ages. Elizabeth is a woman after my own heart. She is a seriously badass woman in her own right, but she is a good teammate and when she cares for someone she quickly takes on their pain and fears. She is smart and sassy, plans ahead for every possibility and thinks fifteen steps ahead of most people, making her an amazing spy. Together Quinn and Elizabeth were the ultimate pair and the heat and sizzle between this sexy Brit and his badass woman was off the charts. I am so glad they found a way to be together for life and build a future together, a true HEA as only Pamela Clare can write. I cannot wait for whatever and whoever comes next in this series.