Title: No Rules (An Omega Group Novel, #1)
Author: Starr Ambrose
Publisher/Publication Date: Entangled Edge/Select, August 4, 2014
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Format/Source: E-ARC, Publisher
Book Summary
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Jess Maulier's estranged father was more than the quiet professor of linguistics he appeared to be – she is shocked to discover he was also an operative for a covert group that rescues hostages. Before he died he left Jess a vital clue to a rescue. Unfortunately, it's in the form of a children's story, and she has no idea what it means. Though she resents the close professional and personal relationship the handsome and dangerous Tyler Donovan had with her absentee father, she turns to him for help.
But Tyler doesn't know how to interpret the story, either. An attempt to decipher it takes them to Egypt, where danger ignites sparks between them. Tyler can't get involved, though—Professor Shikovski advised him never to risk emotional attachments—and Jess tempts him more than could ever be safe. No matter how enticing she is, he has to maintain his distance to preserve his focus. But only mutual trust can save them from encroaching danger.
My Thoughts
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What’s not to love about No Rules by Starr Ambrose? Ambrose has created a thrilling romantic suspense novel with well-developed characters and a fast paced plot.
No Rules is the first book of The Omega Group
series. The Omega Group was a secret organization that Wally, Jess' father had been a member of. The
purpose of the group was to rescue hostages. It didn't take long for the
problems to be presented or for the thrills to begin. Wally was dead and the only key to finding
the hostages was—unknown by her—left with Jess. As such the Omega Group
needed her help deciphering the code. It seemed like their challenge was like finding
a needle in a haystack and led to tension within the group as they raced
against time. There were some intense dramatic moments between
Avery, one of the Omega team members, and Jess. Although Avery broached some
difficult topics, it appeared to be an accurate depiction of how sometimes people downplay other people’s pain. Their search for clues
spanned across countries from the US to Egypt. I've never been to Egypt so I
can’t say for sure that it was an accurate depiction of the people, but I did
love how bits of Egyptian history were incorporated into the story. It led to a
thrilling yet dangerous quest with no clear end in sight.
Ambrose does a wonderful job of depicting Jess as a
character who was the product of her tumultuous and unstable childhood. She is
a meek individual with pent-up energy, fear, and abandonment issues. After her
father’s death there were revelations about his double life and her world was
quickly turned upside down again—even in death he soon brought danger and
instability to her front door along with Tyler.
The chemistry between Tyler and Jess was
unquestionable, but they were hesitant to act on their emotions. Tyler was
everything that was supposed to be bad for Jess. He was dark, sexy, and
dangerous. Well, maybe the sexy part wasn't so bad. He was dedicated to the
mission and the team. Around Jess, he struggled to keep his eye on the mission
and off of her. And each time he started
to lose control while he was with her, he would reel his emotions back in. His
self-control was both good and bad. Although his behavior increased the tension
between them, it also drove Jess out of her shell as she sought what she
wanted. Both characters experienced growth throughout the story as new
information came to light and they re-evaluated what they wanted out of
life.
No Rules has all the elements of a perfect romantic
suspense. There was heat, there was tension, and there was danger at every
turn. Although it was 362 pages, once
you pick it up you won’t want to put it down.
Rating
4.5/5
I
received an e-arc of No Rules from the publisher in exchange for an honest
review.
