“Martin keeps the twists and turns coming in the sensuous and spirited first Maximum Security romantic thriller…. Readers will find it hard to wait for the next book in this tantalizing series.” –Publishers Weekly on The Conspiracy
To prove her father’s innocence, she’ll have to turn a killer’s sights on herself
When journalist Jessie Kegan’s father is accused of espionage and treason, Jessie has no doubt the man she looked up to her entire life is innocent. Worse yet, before Colonel Kegan can stand trial, he’s found dead of a heart attack…but Jessie knows it was murder. Forcing down her grief, she’s determined to use her investigative skills and resources to clear her father’s name. But going after the truth means Jessie soon finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer who wants that truth to stay buried with her father.
Protecting Jessie Kegan is a job bodyguard Brandon Garrett can’t refuse. Jessie isn’t just a client at Maximum Security–she’s the sister of his best friend, Danny, killed in Afghanistan. With dangerous forces gunning for Jessie from every angle, keeping her safe will mean keeping her close and Bran finds their mutual attraction growing, though being Danny’s sister puts Jessie out of bounds.
With their backs against the wall, Jessie and Bran will have to risk everything to expose her father’s killer–before his legacy dies with his daughter.
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Sexual Content - 3.5/5
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Violence - 2.5/5
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Language - 4/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
The Ultimate Betrayal by Kat Martin is a smoldering romance and an intriguing mystery. The opening scene sets the pace for the action and suspense. Jessie comes to Brandon for help in proving that her father did not betray his country. Jessie is not the stupid female that you yell at in the book to not make stupid decisions.
Brandon feels like he owes his life to Jessie and her family. Her brother died saving his life in the war. He agrees to help Jessie with researching what happened to her father. Immediately people try to stop them. But figuring out who is the biggest question and who can they trust. Since they seem to know every where they are.
There are several secondary characters that each added their own dimensions to the story. The story is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. I do enjoy that other characters from the series make appearances.
Sexual content – several scenes with details. At times you forget it is a mystery as the physical part takes over.
Violence – a few people die, and Jessie and Brandon’s lives are threatened throughout the novel
Language – f word 12 times, Gd*mn was used once, Sh(t and d@mn 24 times total
Drinking – minor drinking.
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review.
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