Hunt for Evil

Miss Jarecki usually writes historical romance. Out of curiosity, I picked up Hunt for Evil. which is contemporary military romance. To my surprise, I like it. The blend between action and romance is not in balance. There is more action compare to romance. Despite of that, I still like it. <br /><br />There are a lot of technical jargon too. I thought it could be difficult for me to follow, but to my surprise I am OK. <br />Since I am romance junkie, I need more of romance aspect to the story. <br /><br />Overall a great book. <br /><br />4 stars

action-packed romantic suspense that has happy for now end and the story continues in the next book.... <br />2,5 stars

Hunt for Evil is the first book in the ICE series by Amy Jarecki. Known for her Scottish Historical romances, this is a break from the norm for this author.<br /><br />Logan Rodgers is a Navy Seal, top in his game and a well respected commander. When he comes to the attention of the elite International Clandestine Enterprise, ICE, they decide that they want him working for them. A powerful organisation they get the Navy to give him an honourable discharge and then offer him a position with them.<br /><br />Olivia Hamilton is a valued asset to MI6. She too has come to the attention of ICE and finds herself discharged from her job and offered a position with ICE.<br /><br />Logan and Olivia had met once previously when Logan had to rescue Olivia from a terrorist owned yacht, one that the Seals were about to blow up, not knowing that there was an MI6 operative onboard. Olivia had spent two years infiltrating the terrorist group, and within 24 hours she would have had the leader of the group in her hands. She was less than pleased when the mission was ruined thanks to Logan and his mission!<br /><br />Their first meeting at ICE headquarters is a tension filled one, and that only escalates when they discover that they have to work undercover together posing as husband and wife. They may act like they don't like each other, but lust is rife for them both. Lust that can go nowhere though considering they work together in a job where relationships aren't encouraged.<br /><br />Logan and Olivia also have very personal baggage to deal with, with Olivia also having the added trauma of seeing her parents killed by the very man that they are now charged with finding and arresting. The same man that she nearly got hold of when she worked her last mission. Her need for revenge is barely restrained.<br /><br />Intel have discovered that blonde hair young pretty women are being kidnapped, and it is Logan and Olivia's mission to discover where they are and rescue them. <br /><br />What follows is a thrilling story of special ops filled with danger, excitement, and intense moments. Add to that the growing feelings between Logan and Olivia, and the fabulous way their romance didn't take over the story, but only enhanced it and you have a very believable story. I have read many of this authors Historical Romance novels, and it was with a little trepidation that I decided to read this book. It's not a genre I normally read, and I was worried that I wouldn't like it. I am happy to say that I need not have worried. This book kept me hooked from beginning to end, there was never a dull moment, and I couldn't read it quickly enough, especially after Olivia makes sure she is one of the kidnapped women. The way the women suffer at the mercy of their captors brought tears to my eyes! The author has certainly proven to me that her talent not only lies in Historical Romance and I am very much looking forward to the next book in this ICE series.<br /><br />I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers' copy of this book.

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Amy Jarecki steps out of her historical comfort zone and nails it! A smashing debut to a new series!<br /><br />Former SEAL Logan Rodgers and MI6 operative Olivia Hamilton met when the cover op Logan was leading went awry. Olivia had dedicated two years of her life getting close to a terrorist, and it all went up in smoke when the US Navy’s equipment failed. They are soon recruited by ICE, International Clandestine Enterprise, a secret NATO group, dedicated to eradicating terrorism. Olivia suffers from PTSD, no wonder, with what she experienced in her last undercover mission. Logan and Olivia are both alpha personalities who would clash to death, were it not for the inescapable attraction they find hard to fight when they are thrown together on their first mission for ICE as husband and wife…<br /><br />Amy Jarecki is a fabulous historical fiction author, and Hunt For Evil is her first foray into contemporary romantic suspense, and she owns it! I can hardly imagine the amount of research that went into this book. Ms. Jarecki is known for her terrific characters, and Olivia and Logan are as complex as they come. I love that Olivia is a real kick-butt heroine! The author has crafted a fantastic spy agency and the whole environment is reminiscent of James Bond, Jason Bourne or Mission Impossible. I loved that Iceland is where the agency’s headquarters is located, the various locations where the action takes places, the fabulous gadgets, heart-stopping action, and both Olivia and Logan who could qualify as deadly weapons. There is a wonderful cast of international secondary characters, and I cannot wait to see who will be the next stars and what their missions will be.<br /><br />As a suspense story, Hunt For Evil ranks with the best of them, the plot is air-tight, the pace is relentless, plot twists abound; it never stops! As for the romance, I would have preferred more of a slow burn; I found Olivia and Logan mentally drooling over each other for so long a bit tiring, but once the action seriously started, I got over that quickly. There is surgery involved at some point, I was dreading how it would end, but thank goodness, Ms. Jarecki handled it masterfully. The writing is excellent, so are the dialogues, and apart from the fact that Hunt For Evil is a superb action story, I think what impressed me the most is how well Amy Jarecki – who is known for her historical romances – effortlessly switched genres. One would think that the author’s specialty was romantic suspense! Hunt For Evil is a smashing debut to a new series!<br /><br />I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.<br /><br />See my review on: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://straightshootinbookreviews.com/review-hunt-evil-amy-jarecki/">https://straightshootinbookreviews.co...</a>

4.5<br /><br />Great job stepping out of your genre niche, author! New covert task force hiring the best of the best. Just so happens that both our H and h are hired. This was a very good book.<br /><br />This review us based on the ARC received from the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I wasn't sure what to expect, when I learned that Jarecki was stepping into the thriller and suspense genre. I knew her work as a historical romance author, but I wondered if a transition into writing something as different as this book would be successful. Well, let me tell you, I think that she is a SMASHING success!<br /><br />Logan and Olivia's story was full of danger, action, mystery, intrigue and quite a bit of all around badassery! And, the simmering chemistry between the two of them nearly set the pages on fire. I absolutely could not put this book down. I was simply riveted by the plot line and all of the twists and turns it made as it barreled full speed ahead.<br /><br />Jarecki has proven her expertise and versatility as an author, and I am excited about where she will take the ICE series.<br /><br />*I received a complimentary copy of this story through NetGalley in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

Hunt For Evil begins with Navy SEAL Commander Logan Rodgers having to get MI6 spy Olivia Hamilton off a yacht owned by an ISIS terrorist before it gets blown sky high. This gets him off to a pretty poor start with Olivia, since she was right on the verge of a major breakthrough in her undercover operation. When they are both sent to work for ICE, the International Clandestine Enterprise, sparks fly between the two competent operatives.<br /> <br />This is an excellent, page-turning story with lots of action and suspense. Olivia has a pretty serious case of PTSD from spending too long undercover, and she really shouldn't be in the field. She's covering it up because she's desperate to take down the terrorist who caused her parents' deaths.<br /> <br />While I enjoyed this one, there were a couple of things that soured it for me. There were a couple of fairly gigantic plot holes - it does NOT take four days to scramble helicopters to Syria, for example - that the author had clearly shoved in hoping the audience would overlook, because she needed it for the timeframe of the story. That sort of thing makes me wince.<br /> <br />Logan had a couple of moments of being a complete ass, and the big one for me was near the end of the book. Without being too spoilery, after they finished their mission, Logan totally disregards Olivia's wishes and does what HE thinks is best for her. This is a major nope-out moment for me, and to be honest if I hadn't been so close to the end of the book I'd probably have put it aside and not finished it. That moment took the book from a five-star read down to a three.<br /><br />Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review through NetGalley.

Hunt for Evil by Amy Jarecki is #1 in her new series, "ICE". While, Ms. Jarecki is known for award winning Historical Scottish Romance, she just proved herself to me, as a Romantic Suspense author, as well. <br /><br />HUNT FOR EVIL is definitely one of those WOW stories. I was completely blown away by the cast of characters, the plot, and her descriptions. Very talented indeed!<br /><br />Fast paced, action packed tale of an international group of retired Navy SEALs, and MI6 agents who battle terriorists, and evil in the world. A very elite International Clandestine Enterprise known as ICE. <br /><br /><br />Navy SEAL Commander Logan Rodgers and Olivia Hamilton, an MI6 assets find themselves in a world of danger, passion, an ISIS kidnapping ring, a madman's hell, love and a battle of survival. I was glued to the pages from the first page and it gripped my attention through the entire story. Never a dull moment! The storyline flows seamlessly and effortlessly. Tissues are needed. Do note, there is violence, romance and love contained in this exciting first ICE series.<br /><br />If you are looking for an action packed with never a dull moment story, then HUNT FOR EVIL, is your next Romantic Suspense read! My hat goes off to Amy Jarecki! Very impressive, indeed! I look forward to the next ICE adventure. I look forward to BODY SHOT, book 2 coming soon.<br /><br />Rating: 5<br />Heat rating: Mild <br />Reviewed by: AprilR

4.5/5.0<br /><br />This book will have readers on the edge of their seats! <br /><br />Read full review in the <a href="http://indtale.com/reviews/suspense-thriller/hunt-evil-ice-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2017 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.</a>