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Deadly Risk (Prey Security: Alpha Team Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jane Blythe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,587 ratings

The last thing he wants is to fall for her.

Mackenzie Arden knows she'll never be free of her brother's violent obsession with her, and now she's his prisoner and an unwitting pawn in his plot. When she’s rescued by a man who is as intriguing as he is intimidating, she finally starts to feel safe for the first time in her life, only he wants nothing to do with her.

Luca “Bear” Jackson has been betrayed too many times to put his trust in anyone. Especially a woman who might be embroiled in her brother’s terrorist plot. Try as he might to stop it from happening Mackenzie manages to make him feel things he has no interest in feeling.

But the danger isn’t over and if Bear can't set aside his fears of being hurt again Mackenzie will pay the ultimate price.

If you loved USA today bestselling author Jane Blythe's inclusions in Susan Stoker's Operation Alpha world, you'll be thrilled with DEADLY RISK, the first book in the Prey Security: Alpha Team series.

Scroll up and one click to start this thrilling military romantic suspense filled with alpha heroes, tough heroines, danger, action, and love! HEA guaranteed!

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    Prey Security: Alpha Team
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    January 17, 2023
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This is a fast paced suspenseful adventure. I am already in love with this new team and can't wait for more. - Read All About It ★★★★★

This story had everything I love in my stories with the suspense bringing the twists in hot, heat in spades, and a ton of angst as I felt every bit of pain these two felt. - The Power of Three Readers ★★★★★

There was a lot of drama, and a few times my heart cried/broke. Only Jane can pull those emotions from her reader. - Crystal's Book World ★★★★★

This is a well written story which has undeniable, intrigue, suspense, danger, twists, survival, trust, emotions, tension, family, friendships, and love, which leads to an amazing tale which had me on tenterhooks throughout. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.. - Wendy's Book Blog ★★★★★

I love the Prey Security Team and this new team are going to be fantastic. - For The Love of Reading Great Books ★★★★★

This story hooked me from the start and kept me on the seat of my pants! I can't wait for the remaining team to get their stories! - Snuggle Up with Books and Drink ★★★★★

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BJDZVN7H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bear Spots Publications
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
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  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Prey Security: Alpha Team
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USA Today bestselling author Jane Blythe writes action-packed romantic suspense and military romance featuring protective heroes and heroines who are survivors. One of Jane's most popular series includes Prey Security, part of Susan Stoker's OPERATION ALPHA world! Writing in that world alongside authors such as Janie Crouch and Riley Edwards has been a blast, and she looks forward to bringing more books to this genre, both within and outside of Stoker's world. When Jane isn't binge-reading she's counting down to Christmas and adding to her 200+ teddy bear collection!

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Customers find the book's storyline engaging with many twists and turns, and appreciate its strong-willed characters and danger from the start. Moreover, they consider it a great start to a new series. However, the writing quality and character development receive mixed feedback, with some finding it well-written while others note issues with typos. Additionally, the content receives criticism for being unnecessary.

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35 customers mention "Suspenseful"27 positive8 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful with a great storyline and many twists and turns, making it an enjoyable romantic suspense read.

"...I love the team, they seem like a fun bunch. Makenzie is a smart young woman who has had a horrible life growing up with an insane half brother...." Read more

"New series for me, I like the action/ romance genre and especially enjoyed the idea that even though Luca lost his leg he was hired by a top..." Read more

"...Bear's ex-wife comes in a close second. Love the ending. FANTASTIC job Jane! I would highly recommend this book! Can't wait for the next book!" Read more

"The book itself had a story but there was not enough descriptive writing to create this whole world the author was describing...." Read more

9 customers mention "Start of series"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a great start to a new series.

"New series for me, I like the action/ romance genre and especially enjoyed the idea that even though Luca lost his leg he was hired by a top..." Read more

"...This was a great start to the series and I cannot wait to read the next book." Read more

"This is a great first book in this series, I can't wait to read more in this series...." Read more

"Deadly Risk a great beginning to another amazing series by Jane Blythe her storytelling will pull you in from the first word and keep you..." Read more

5 customers mention "Strength"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, describing them as strong-willed and full of grit.

"...They are both stubborn and bull headed, so when danger finds them again and again. They have to use all there resources to make it out alive." Read more

"...She’s full of grit. These two have such a pull towards each other that they can only ignore for so long. And can we talk about Mackenzie’s brother?!..." Read more

"Nasty as sin bad guys. Strong alpha males and a woman who needs their help but is no one's fragile flower, makes for an exciting beginning to this..." Read more

"These two are amazing. I love how strong Mackenzie is, she never gives up and always fights back. And Bear! Once his ice melted, he was just a teddy...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, noting the danger from the start.

"...Lots of action, danger, and bumps for the characters to overcome...." Read more

"This book was awesome! Full of intrigue, suspense, action, and danger from the start. I loved Luca (Bear) and Mackenzie...." Read more

"DEADY RISK (PREY SECURITY BOOK1)..." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while others point out issues such as typos and repetitive content.

"It was a good story, too much inner talk though and unnecessary details. I love the team, they seem like a fun bunch...." Read more

"Great job writing this book about Mackenzie & Luca ! He lost a leg on a mission as a Seal ! Prey Security hired him as the Navy let him go ...." Read more

"The book itself had a story but there was not enough descriptive writing to create this whole world the author was describing...." Read more

"Intense and well written..." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book.

"...Lots of action, danger, and bumps for the characters to overcome...." Read more

"...The reason for the rating is the constant same information about the two main characters, Bear & McKenzie...." Read more

"...The story was good and believable. The characters were really great and believable. Hope that next one is as good." Read more

"...first word and keep you entertained with well developed plots and character's plenty of twists turns and surprises to keep things interesting." Read more

3 customers mention "Content"0 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the content of the book, with some finding it unnecessary.

"It was a good story, too much inner talk though and unnecessary details. I love the team, they seem like a fun bunch...." Read more

"...It just felt like it was missing details...." Read more

"...Bear’s family drama was way overblown and unnecessary...." Read more

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  • Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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    It was a good story, too much inner talk though and unnecessary details. I love the team, they seem like a fun bunch. Makenzie is a smart young woman who has had a horrible life growing up with an insane half brother. Bear found her while on a mission, they protected one another and fell in love. It was a roller coaster ride though, good ride.
    It was a good attempt at writing an African American woman. My only issue is that most times when someone is referred to as a brunette it’s not an African American woman. If she has brown hair, just say brown or dark brown curly hair.
    I appreciate the references about her hair, using correct terminology about her curl type and going to the hair salon, nice touch. Yes, I’m African American. I look forward to reading more in this series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
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    Decent read. Good for those in between times when you're not sure exactly what to read. Lots of action, danger, and bumps for the characters to overcome. For me, how it was written wasn't my favorite, and it felt a little rushed due to the fast pased timeline, but I did enjoy it.
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  • Sharbart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Luca and Mackenzie
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
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    New series for me, I like the action/ romance genre and especially enjoyed the idea that even though Luca lost his leg he was hired by a top security company and was a valued member.
    Mackenzie had lived in fear of her brother for her entire life. She met Luca when her brother had kidnapped her and was holding her in a bunker in the ground.
    Both of them had trust issues and when they were forced to go on the run together they had to learn to trust each other.
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  • Dawn C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Risk
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
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    Wow! This story was intense right from the beginning. This story is about Bear and Makenzie. Both have trust issues but you really feel for Makenzie as what she had to endure her entire life with a sadistic brother. I don't know how Jane got through writing this book as it had a few unsettling scenes. You definitely have to hate the brother. Bear's ex-wife comes in a close second. Love the ending. FANTASTIC job Jane! I would highly recommend this book! Can't wait for the next book!
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  • Bree
    3.0 out of 5 stars It could have been more descriptive
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
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    The book itself had a story but there was not enough descriptive writing to create this whole world the author was describing. It just felt like it was missing details. Even on the Island where they found Makenzie and When Makenzie and Bear end up going to Montana at some point. Bear mentions that he owns the deed to his parents property but not much explanation how. Their relationship also developed way too quickly with all the trauma she had been through. I think that all the characters should have more depth since I'm sure the author will be making other books using those characters as a story from Bear's team.
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  • Katherine Beall
    4.0 out of 5 stars Needed trigger warnings
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
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    The story was good, interesting. But the writing was sloppy and the book was very rape-y. Every thread of the story involved rape. To me, that kills the romance if I’m always worried about the Heroine being raped.
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  • Denise H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Soooo good! Loved Luca and Mackenzie
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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    This book was awesome! Full of intrigue, suspense, action, and danger from the start. I loved Luca (Bear) and Mackenzie. They were two tortured souls who had so much to overcome, including serious trust issues from incidents from their pasts. I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop and loved how the rest of the team treated her like a little sister. This was a great start to the series and I cannot wait to read the next book.
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  • Niki T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly risk
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
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    This is a great first book in this series, I can't wait to read more in this series. They are after Storm to stop him and his plans, what Bear doesn't expect to find is a scare women in a lock pit. They are both stubborn and bull headed, so when danger finds them again and again. They have to use all there resources to make it out alive.
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  • LL144
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Risk (Prey Security: Alpha Team Book 1)
    Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2023
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    Mackenzie has suffered at the hands of her deranged half brother all her life. As a child he picked on her and hurt her because she had the audacity to be born causing him in his mind to be relegated to less important to them. Lucas and his Prey Alpha Team 1 were sent in to take out her brother and his group of dishonourably discharged anarchist soldiers. In the process he finds Mackenzie thrown in a hole, injured and starving. As their story unfolds everything is against them despite their attraction. It is a story of many twists and turns and I couldn’t put the book down!
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  • Bec
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly
    Reviewed in Australia on January 11, 2024
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    Where do I start? I found myself smiling as I read. I cringed at the terror Mac went through. I so wanted to smack Bear. The team was amazing & wanted to just hug them all. The ups, downs, suspense, emotions, everything just made this an excellent story I absolutely enjoyed. A series I will continue.
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  • T Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2024
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    This is a new author for me and it won't be the last of hers I read.
    I loved that this touched on many tropes, this is the first I have read where you get an insight into the villains head and it's being a terrorist aswell was also new.
    I loved the main characters and while Bear took a bit to get himself together once he did he was ALL IN! Mackenzie was an awesome FMC she was strong and didn't realise it.
    Like I said there were a few areas covered here and it was written in so well.
    Deadly Risk is A HEA, there is some spice, it's 3 POV MMC and FMC and the Odd chapter from the Villian.
    Definitely Recommend will also be going to to Read PREY's Team, though Definitely not necessary for the Alpha Team set
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  • littleblackcat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2024
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    An enjoyable read with a HEA, no cliffhangers in this book. A lighthearted military romance that's worth spending an evening on.
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  • Mrs C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2023
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    Another brilliant book by Jane. Characters are well written and you are routing for them to get their HEA. The whole series is fantastic and one I would highly recommend.
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