Do or Die (Troubleshooters) - Suzanne Brockmann

4 Stars ****

Navy SEAL Ian Dunn went rogue in a big way when he turned his talents to a lawless life of jewel heists and con jobs. Or so the world has been led to believe. In reality, the former Special Ops warrior is still fighting for good, leading a small band of freelance covert operatives who take care of high-stakes business in highly unofficial ways. That makes Ian the hands-down choice when the U.S. government must breach a heavily guarded embassy and rescue a pair of children kidnapped by their own father, a sinister foreign national willing to turn his own kids into casualties. Shockingly, Ian passes on the mission... for reasons he will not–or cannot–reveal.
But saying no is not an option. Especially not to Phoebe Kruger, Ian’s bespectacled, beautiful, and unexpectedly brash new attorney. Determined to see the abducted children set free, she not only gets Ian on board but insists on riding shotgun on his Mission: Impossible-style operation, whether he likes it or not.
Though Phoebe has a valuable knack for getting out of tight spots, there’s no denying the intensely intimate feelings growing between Ian and Phoebe as the team gears up for combat. But these are feelings they both must fight to control as they face an array of cold-blooded adversaries, including a vindictive mob boss who’s got Ian at the top of his hit list and a wealthy psychopath who loves murder as much as money. As they dodge death squads and play lethal games of deception, Ian and Phoebe will do whatever it takes to save the innocent and vanquish the guilty.

This is the second time I have read this book, it deserved a re-read! Suzanne Brockmann is a genius in my eyes. This book does not revolve too much around the romance, there is not sex happening every other page to the point it gets boring.

It may take a little time getting into it, there is a lot thrown at you in the first bit of the book. It got quite confusing, but I would suggest to stick with it! The action gets so good in the second part of the book.

Personally I think it is hard not to fall in love with Ian, the man does everything above and beyond to save his family and those he loves, he will risk himself completely if it means they are safe. And watching him trying to come to terms with his feelings for Phoebe is just adorable.

This is how I picture Ian:
Enough said I think.

There is a lot of time to get to know Ian and Phoebe before the romance kicks of, and I think some of the interactions they have are just amazing. It makes you love them before the romance gets started. You can see why they feel what they feel for each other and they admire each other for what they go through together.

This story does not revolve around a romance of 2 people and a little action here and there, the romance is just part of the drama. There is also a variety of other couples and their situations going on within the story, enough that you end up rooting for everyones happiness (except the bad guys obviously).

I love it, and I am looking forward to reading the main Troubleshooters book! Bring me more action heroes!

Charlie x