A one night stand, a mission in the future and a lost memory. Can this Army Ranger sacrifice everything to finish his mission—including the woman he loves? Find out in Reid’s Deliverance by Nina Crespo…
Lauren isn't looking for love when she spends a scintillating night with Reid, the sexy keyboardist of Thane's Redemption. While their passion may be off the charts, her trust issues--and Reid's secret life as a time-traveling covert agent--makes any chance for a relationship impossible.
When operatives involved in a mysterious project begin dying, Reid defies orders and travels alone into the future to find the cause. But when things go dangerously awry, it takes all of his strength to get himself back to safety--and directly onto Lauren's doorstep. While neither of them remembers their night of passion, their intense connection leads Lauren to help him. But as Reid's memories reignite, will he be forced to sacrifice everything to finish his mission--including the woman he loves?
My Thoughts:
First off, let me advise that you do not start in the middle of the series. It's not going to go well. I felt like I was missing a few key points that might have been cleared up in Thane's Redemption. I strongly encourage to read that first, before diving into Reid's Deliverance.
Since I didn't take my own advise, we have to press on. Overall, Reid wasn't bad other than missing a few key points that probably would have helped me with the storyline. I mean he's able to time-travel and has to do special missions. Another thing I didn't read the blurb, I saw sexy cover and thought must read. LOL. Mine own fault. Anyway, he gets his one chance with Lauren before jumping on a mission, of course the mission goes south. He ends up not remember anything, but he has a vague impression of Lauren. Basically, he's getting more time with Lauren and trying to remember things. Good times. When he starts to get his memory back a complication appears. We also learn more about Dalir's life and how it's effecting the guys and their missions.
Overall, a decent read for not reading the first book (DO NOT DO THAT read the first book). Basically, we are continuing what was start in Thane's Redemption, and it might be a while before they get their HEA. It's more like HFN, because we have a complication that popped up from Dalir's life. So, if you are in a mood for rockstar with a secret life, The Song books might be for you.
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Excerpt:
The lead singer of Thane’s Redemption jumped
on stage. He grabbed the mic and blended his rich baritone with the edgy rock
beat.
Waves of sound filled The Song, and the
packed audience of mostly women cheered.
Up-tempo guitar riffs and pounding drums
brought them to their feet.
Lauren Blake danced. Audible sweetness and
the dark-haired keyboardist intoxicated her.
Muscles flexed underneath the clean-cut
hottie’s navy button-down shirt. The rock and thrust of his jean-clad hips
inspired fantasies of holding on for a sinful ride. As he played a rapidly
building chord, he scanned the crowd. His gaze lingered where she jammed with
Ari and Celine.
Her heart rate ticked up.
Silly, he’s not staring at you. Interacting
with the crowd was part of the gig.
The band launched into a cover of a popular
song.
Lauren plopped down in the curved, faux
leather chair at the table.
Celine sang the lyrics along with the band.
Dark hair skimmed her shoulders as she shimmied to the beat. Finally, she was
enjoying life.
As Lauren fanned her face, she winked at Ari.
Plum-colored lip tint complimented her
friend’s light brown complexion along with her smile. “Mission accomplished.”
Celine had given them hell about going out
tonight. Still, they’d zipped her into a killer red dress and dragged her from
the apartment. Her having a good time now made up for the massive attitude. Not
to mention, she’d snagged Thane. The tall lead singer had a silky-looking mane
most women would die for; a muscular build, and, from what she’d heard,
mesmerizing golden eyes. He was the sexiest guy in the band. Well, one of the
sexiest.
Thane sat down on a stool center stage with
an acoustic guitar. He dedicated the next song to Celine.
The sensual rumba-styled melody captivated
most of the women in the audience. The rest shot eye-daggers in their
direction. Lauren flipped her hair and gave the haters pointed looks. Please.
They needed to get over it. Celine more than deserved the attention.
Lauren immersed herself in the lyrics. They
were an invitation for one night of passion. The chords hummed through her
veins. Images drifted in of the keyboardist wrapping her in his arms. His
caresses floating over her. His wicked, tantalizing kisses weakening her knees.
Prickles gathered along her spine.
He looked her direction.
Her face grew hot, and she squeezed her
thighs together, quelling the ache. It was dumb to entertain the illusion,
especially with her good-man indicator on the fritz. Hadn’t she learned her
lesson after consistently picking out so many duds? Her handy hell-no list did
ferret out the worst. Mama’s boys and cable sports junkies. In-between-jobs
types who wanted to use her as their personal ATM. Commitment-phobes who didn’t
“do” relationships. Courtesy of the last loser, double hell-no to self-centered
pricks. No amount of talented cock could make up for pure asshole. And, of
course, no heroes committed to protecting the world—military, police, not even
those cute firemen at the local station. Nothing against dedication, but the
sacrifices they made for their jobs ruined relationships.
The ballad ended to thunderous applause.
At the end of the show, a server dropped an
envelope next to Celine. She opened it and
pulled out three blue tickets.
Ari’s brown eyes widened. Lights from the
stage shimmered in her metallic top as she wiggled in her seat. “We’re going to
the after-party!”
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REDEMPTION:
It's been almost a year since Celine's fiancé's death and she's still struggling to move on. But when she meets Thane, the super hot lead singer of Thane’s Redemption, she finds her desire reawakening, and her heart opening. Soon one kiss leads them straight into a night of heated passion…
Thane’s unexpected connection with Celine only leaves him wanting more of her—but his life makes it impossible. For Thane's Redemption is just a cover for a deeper secret: A former Army Ranger presumed dead, Thane is really a time-traveling, covert operative charged with saving the world from disaster. Each jump through time forces those around him to forget he ever existed—and Celine would be no exception. But can time work in their favor to give them a second chance at love? Or will a choice Thane makes in the future put Celine in mortal danger?...
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