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HOT Shadows: Hostile Operations Team® - Strike Team 2 Kindle Edition

by Lynn Raye Harris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 732 ratings
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A rescuing her from Mr. Wrong, forced proximity, second chance military protector romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Lynn Raye Harris.

Everly Fairhope is desperate. When threats against her mother’s life escalate, there’s only one man she can turn to. But he’s as likely to slam the door in her face as he is to help her.

Special Ops soldier Jax “Gem” Stone didn’t think he’d see Everly again after the abrupt way she walked out of his life and got engaged to someone else. So when she turns up at his front door, begging for help, the answer is no.

Until someone takes a shot at them both.

Gem doesn’t want to get involved for good reasons, but there’s no turning back. He’ll protect Everly and end the threat, then he wants her gone.

Some things are easier said than done, though.

Saving Everly from danger could be harder than expected when powerful forces work against him. But letting her go a second time?

Impossible. She’s his, and he intends to prove it to her. If they survive what’s coming…

**Find out what makes the men of H.O.T. so HOT! Start reading the Hostile Operations Team Series - Strike Team 2 today and enjoy an action-packed, seriously romantic and steamy-good-fun military romantic suspense. Each book can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers or cheating and a guaranteed happily-ever-after ending!

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⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "I don't know what voodoo magic Lynn puts into these books to make the next one even better than the last, but it's working!"~ Kat's Reviews

"Lynn Raye Harris is the best when it comes to writing second chance romance!" ~ Diana's Reviews ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "Buckle Up! You are about to go on quite a ride! I can't think of another HOT book that has kept me on the edge of my seat like HOT Shadows." ~ Melodious Book Notes

"The storyline brings the action and suspense Lynn Raye Harris is known for along with plenty of steam." ~ Sara's Reviews ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "...a brilliantly paced, breakneck adventure." ~ Nikki's Book Nook

"I ABSOLUTELY love this book!!!" ~ Elizabeth's Reviews ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "...a steamy and entertaining page turner." ~ Wendy's Reviews

"Romantic Suspense at its best!" ~ Barbara's Reviews ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BFC3KH42
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ H.O.T. Publishing, LLC (February 21, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1113 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 247 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 732 ratings

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Lynn Raye Harris

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Lynn Raye Harris is a Southern girl, military wife, wannabe cat lady, and horse lover. She's also the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the HOSTILE OPERATIONS TEAM Ⓡ SERIES of military romances, and 20 books about sexy billionaires for Harlequin.

A former finalist for the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award and the National Readers Choice Award, Lynn lives in Alabama with her handsome former-military husband, one fluffy princess of a cat, and a very spoiled American Saddlebred horse who enjoys bucking at random in order to keep Lynn on her toes.

Lynn's books have been called "exceptional and emotional," "intense," and "sizzling" - and have sold in excess of 4.5 million copies worldwide.

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Books by Lynn:

Hostile Operations Team Ⓡ

Strike Team 1 Series:

Reckless Heat (#0) ~ prequel

HOT Pursuit (#1)

HOT Mess (#2)

Dangerously HOT (#3)

HOT Package (#4)

HOT Shot (#5)

HOT Rebel (#6)

HOT Ice (#7)

HOT & Bothered (#8)

HOT Protector (#9)

HOT Addiction (#10)

HOT Valor (#11)

A HOT Christmas Miracle (#12)

Strike Team 2 Series:

HOT Angel (#1)

HOT Secrets (#2)

HOT Justice (#3)

HOT Storm (#4) ~ Coming Soon!

HOT Witness ~ Liliana Hart's MacKenzie world

HOT SEAL Team Series:

HOT SEAL (#1)

HOT SEAL Lover (#2)

HOT SEAL Rescue (#3)

HOT SEAL Bride (#4)

HOT SEAL Redemption (#5)

HOT SEAL Target (#6)

HOT SEAL Hero (#7)

HOT SEAL Devotion (#8)

HOT Heroes for Hire: Mercenaries Series, aka Black's Bandits:

Black List (#1)

Black Tie (#2)

Black Out (#3)

Black Knight (#4)

Black Heart (#5)

Filthy Rich Billionaires:

Filthy Rich Revenge

Filthy Rich Prince

7 Brides for 7 Blackthornes Series:

Ross (#3)

7 Brides for 7 Brothers Series:

Max (#5)

7 Brides for 7 Soldiers Series:

Wyatt (#4)

Harlequin Presents:

20 titles

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Another great story from Lynn Raye Harris such great writing and with some really exciting characters. This is a story with action, danger, friendship and love. In another country doing what he does with his team protecting people and getting them to safety, even the women who looked down her nose at him. She can’t believe this handsome soldier asked for her number but she knows he won’t call. This is just the start to a really great book. I personally love all of Lynn’s books and can’t wait for more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everly and Gems Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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Everly and Gem each know how they feel about the other, even if some others don't want them together. She breaks up with him fearing what her over-controlling mother could do to him. But when she purposely runs into him again she knows she made a mistake about the breakup. Someone is threatening her mother (the congresswoman) and she calls Gem - the only person she knows can help. This one involves crooked politics and so much more, including kidnapping and blackmail. After some harrowing street chases, the team finds Everly, only to discover that the bad guys have wired the building where they are keeping her. With only minutes to spare, Gem is able to pass her off to another of his team to get her out of there. They do escape but he is hurt, as is she. they go on to what we hope is their HEA. This one is full of action and I loved every page. You will too!
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Ja Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Jackson "Gem" Stone Reunites With Everly Fairhope
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
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Lynn Raye Harris turns out another fast paced romance in her newest romantic suspense in her Hostile Operations Strike Team 2 series and it's a winner!

Ms. Harris launches the reader into the romance by making this a second chance romance and casting two somewhat star-crossed lovers from opposite sides of the tracks. Gem and Everly meet in the prologue but by Chapter one six months later theyve broken up. As we learn, Everly had what she felt were pretty good reasons for breaking up with Gem, although her heart really remained with him.

Although still angry with her, Gem can't turn Everly away when she comes to him asking for help. Of course the shot that somebody takes at them convinces him that he needs to help her. In true HOT team fashion, Gem and Everly go on the run from bad guys lurking around and call on the rest of the team -- and General Mendez -- to help.

I highly recommend this fun, fast paced sexy read. 5 stars.
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Reggie
4.0 out of 5 stars action packed romantic suspense
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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Love the HOT guys!! This is GEM’s story. GEM met Everly on a mission in the middle East and was smitten. They dated for a few months, once they were state-side, but then she called it off wanting to protect him from her congresswoman mother. Now Everly is back asking for GEM’s help and protection because of threats to her mother. It’s time for GEM and the HOT team to figure out who is behind threats and trying to harm Everly and her mother. Another great action-packed story with some steamy moments. Now on to Ry’s story…
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meghan varner
5.0 out of 5 stars More than meets the eye
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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Gem/Jax/Jackson and Everly. Seemingly two opposites, but their emotion and chemistry is real. They did not have the normal meet cute as he saved her life overseas, but it was perfect for setting the stage of her trusting him when she knew danger was impacting her and her mom. The story has a great blend of action and chemistry with the angst level high of societal and political expectations. Once they get past that and Gem knows the truth their chemistry flames higher and so do the emotions as the danger gets elevated as well. The whole team works together and Gem has an epic scene with her mom the Congresswoman. They get their HEA and we also get some great moments at the senior center and one of the hottest scenes in this series in my opinion as an ending! There is an epilogue where we see Ryder get his start to an HEA and I am already intrigued by that cold swim🥶
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gem and Everly!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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I've been crazy about Lynn Raye Harris's books for a very long time so of course, I was more than excited to read Jax aka Gem and Everly's story. Gem and Everly meet when Gem is on their protection detail in Qu'rim. Everly's mother is a congresswoman and pretty much rules her life but when they get back to the U.S., Everly steps outside of her usually regimented life and takes something for herself and that's Gem. They are together for 2-3 months when Everly suddenly ends it, telling Gem he isn't right for her, and she cuts off all contact with him. Gem is angry and though he doesn't want to admit it, brokenhearted. He knows Everly is special and until she walks away, he thought she might be the one. What he doesn't know is that Everly lets him go, trying to keep him off her mother's radar because she doesn't want to put his HOT career in jeopardy just for being with her.

Fast forward to the present and Everly finds out her mother is being threatened. And though she is risking her heart, pride, etc., she also knows that there is one person that can help her. Will Gem turn her away? When Everly goes to Gem with her problem, I thought he might actually say no but then someone takes a shot at Everly while she's with Gem and all bets are off. He is determined to protect her even at the risk of Congresswoman Fairhope's threat to send him to Alasks. BTW, I was not a fan of Everly's mother. She puts her career ahead of her daughter, something Gem hates, and even if things don't work out with Everly, while she's with him, he'll do everything to put her first.

Unfortunately, the threats progress; however, at the same time, so does Gem and Everly's relationship. There's suspense, drama, chemistry,and passion in this story as well as the love that grows between Everly and Gem as they fight to stay alive and stay together.

Ms. Harris wrote a fabulous second chance romance story that I couldn't put down. I give HOT Shadows 5 stars and look forward to more books. What operator will lose his heart next? Don't miss HOT Shadows nor the rest of the books in the Hostile Operations Team series!
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M. Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for Hot Shadows by Lynn Raye Harris
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2023
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Another great read for an amazing series of HOT alphas. Love that Gem got a second chance with Everly. Love them together. They sizzle off the page. Great storyline. Love this band of Brothers. Can't wait for the next installment of HOT Strike Team 2.
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Michelle Hatton
5.0 out of 5 stars What a gem!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2023
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Jax ‘Gem’ Stone is a member of Strike Team 2, within HOT. He’s has bad history with women but when he meets Everly during a rescue mission, he see’s something in her, even though she’s looks down on him.

Everly Fairhope need help in finding out who is sending threatening letters to her mother and she knows the only person who could help is Gem, but after how they ended, he may not want to see her let alone help her.

I have been a big fan of the HOT series from the beginning and the more it expands the more I am invested. This series just gets better and I cannot wait for more……
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Nicola S
5.0 out of 5 stars Lynn Rae Harris’ books keep getting more and more exciting.
Reviewed in Australia on February 27, 2023
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This book kept me on the edge of my seat. If you like thrillers, romance and a great group of men and women who form a family, then these HOT books are for you.
Gem and Everly’s story is fast paced and exciting. The other members of Strike Team 2 and their partners are also part of the story.
I have read all the series and love them.
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deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot? a very icy reception between Gem and Everly
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2023
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Another great book by Lynn Raye Harris.
Everly breaks up with Gem to avoid Gem (or his team) being punished by her mom because of Everly's relationship with Gem. When Everly discovers she is being followed and her mom is getting threats, Everly asks for Gem's help. Of course, having the local papers reveal her engagement to another man certainly doesn't endear Gem to want to help her.

Read it. You won't be disappointed.
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Alison
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read as always!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2023
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This book like all the others in the series has everything you could want, action, romance, laughter, family, suspense and intrigue. Can't recommend any of Lynn's books enough - start a series now you won't be disappointed.
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