Series: Linear Tactical (Book 6)
Heath Kavanaugh lost years of his life working for a
covert agency that ended up being the enemy. Knowing they put something inside
his head -- constant, incomprehensible whispers -- is driving him crazy.
He needs answers, but they're nowhere to be found.
What he definitely doesn't need is to fall hard for his
Linear teammate's younger sister, Jacquelyn -- the adorable linguistics
doctoral student who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Especially when Heath's attention puts her directly in
the path of a danger he thought was gone for good. To stop it, they'll have to
figure out what's in his head. And hope it doesn't destroy them all.
Another short night's sleep thanks to the literary
talents of Janie Crouch. Once I starting reading this book, I could not put it
down until I finished it. Heath was mostly in the background of the previous
books until he took on a major role in Ghost. Like Dorian and Ray, Heath was a
victim of Project Crypt, left with voices inside his head that he couldn't
understand and couldn't get rid of. He's desperate for answers, but his only
lead is literally a dead end. So he buries the voices in the work of a new
mission, stopping the sale of government secrets, by going undercover as a
janitor at a local college. He doesn't expect to be drawn to shy linguist Lyn
Norris.
Lyn is the youngest in her family, with three over-protective
older brothers and an equally protective father. Having a heart condition
hasn't helped matters either. Determined to live life on her own terms, she
hasn't told them about her change in majors from hospitality (SO not her) to
linguistics (her passion). She'd rather have her nose in a book than have to
talk to people, but she finds it surprisingly easy to talk to the new
custodian.
There are sparks between Lyn and Heath from the beginning,
though Heath tries to resist them. He needs to concentrate on the mission, but
he can't keep her out of his mind. Lyn is drawn to the handsome and friendly
janitor who is so different than the other men in her life. When Lyn inadvertently
ends up in danger, Heath will stop at nothing to protect her. The danger also
intensifies the chemistry between them, and things get steamy very quickly. But
Heath discovers that he's not the only one with secrets. The morning after
scene was pretty funny as he discovers that he slept with his best friend's
little sister and how much trouble he'll be in when Gavin finds out. Lyn isn't
any too pleased either. I loved seeing Heath, Gavin, and Lyn work their way
through all the obstacles and ramifications. However, the danger isn't done
with Heath and Lyn, and tragedy nearly parted them forever. The epilogue was
great and showed how far they'd come.
There was so much I loved about Heath and Lyn. Heath is
loyal to his friends. He is observant and friendly. And he is unstoppable when
someone he cares about is in danger. There is also a softer side to him that is
obvious in the way he treats Lyn. He thought she was beautiful in both mind and
body and had no trouble telling her so. Lyn was great. She is smart and
determined. She loves her family and hates causing them distress, but she is
also frustrated by their treatment of her. I loved her unusual field of study
and laughed at her extensive collection of foreign cuss words. I loved seeing
her blossom under Heath's attention and the confidence that grew with it.
Watching her stand up to Gavin and Heath was fantastic.
The suspense was gripping throughout the book. From
Heath's pursuit of answers about what Crypt did to his brain to the final
showdown over biological warfare, there was never a dull moment. There's a
brief period where it looks like the danger is over, but it comes roaring back
with even more intensity. The final showdown was a nail-biter, with a couple of
twists that took me by surprise. I always love it when I don't see something
coming.
The secondary characters were all great. I loved the
appearances of the men and women from Linear Tactical. The downtime scenes were
wonderful, from the football game to the picnic. I especially liked seeing Dorian
and Ray. The scenes with Gavin were a riot, especially the sparring match. As
always, the teamwork is incredible, and I love how they all come together to
help. Kenneth, aka Blaze, had a big part in this book. I'd love to see him get
tangled up with a woman. I liked the crossovers also, as Noah Dempsey from the
Risk series made an appearance, as did mention of Bree and Tanner. I also liked
Jenna Franklin and was impressed with her strength and attitude. I hope she'll
make an appearance in a later book.
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