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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Heather Bass

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a couple of books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. This is the second book of the Dark Water Security series. I absolutely love second chance romance but this book exceeded all my expectations. This book can be read as a stand alone but there are prior characters in this story as well. I was so excited when I got this book I dropped everything and started it right away. This story had me hooked from the first page and it only took me a full day to devour this incredible story.

When Garrett first saw Hope he knew they had something. They had an unforgettable night together but when he wakes up the next morning she was gone. Garrett was lost without her but he found his calling by protecting people. He is hired to protect a new tech millionaire. Garrett is shocked when he finds out that his Hope is the cook for this man. He still wants answers from that night but when he mentions it to Hope she doesn’t want to discuss it. They start to get know each other all over again and they quickly realize they still have strong feelings for one another. Garrett starts to find out some things about their boss that can put him and her into danger. Will Garrett be able find out where the danger is coming from or will it be too late?

I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, mystery, and suspense. You will fall in love with these characters. Garrett looks really tough on the outside but deep down he wants to find his one. He loves his job and he will do anything for the ones he loves. The way he treats Hope will make your heart melt. Hope is a beautiful woman. She had a devastating thing happen to her but it made her stronger. Hope is one of my favorite female characters of the year. I loved that despite of her fears she faced them and it gave her more strength. These characters have some steamy scenes that will make your temperature rise. This talented author will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will write for us next.

Review by @heatherbass

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Karyn Taylor

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett is the 2nd book in the fantastic Dark Water Security series. I adored book 1 in the series ‘Luke’ and was looking forward to getting to know the other members of the Dark Water Security team. This book did not disappoint.
Garrett is an ex-marine and is a new member of the Dark Water Security team. As an ex-marine, I expected Garrett to be a hard and unyielding character, whereas he turned out to be a sweet, loving guy who I couldn’t help but totally adore. Yes, he was mentally tough and would do anything to protect Hope and their boss Mr Mayer but there was a sweet, vulnerable side to him which made him very appealing.
I also adored Hope. Coming through such a traumatic event in her past had made her build up walls which seemed unbreakable but would Garrett be the man that got those walls to crumble? Over 2 years previously Hope and Garrett had met at a wedding and had an amazing night together but when he woke in the morning Hope was gone. Garrett has spent the last 2.5 years wondering what happened that night and now he will do everything to find out.
In this book Garrett is working as security detail to Mr Meyer and Hope is Mr Meyer’s live in housekeeper. Will those who are out to hurt Mr Meyer end up putting Hope in danger? Not if Garrett has anything to say about it!

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Michelle Austin

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett was a great 5 star read and book two in the Dark Water Security series. Madison continues to pull me in with her writing, I was excited to get Garrett and Hopes story.

Garrett has a new job with Dark Water Security, he will be a live in security person. He will be sharing a living area with someone else who works for the guy. What he doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with the woman who walked away after one night two years ago, the woman he hasn’t been able to forget about since.

Hope is shocked when she sees Garrett, it sends her into a near panic attack. Seeing him brings back memories of what happened that night two years ago. Something happened after Hope left Garrett, but what? Can Garrett finally get the answer he’s looking for?

These two reignite their connection the more they spend time together. You can feel it coming off the pages. Overall I really enjoyed both characters very much. The secondary characters were great and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. If you’re looking for a great new series, I highly recommend this one.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Erica Fish

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One thing I like about the Dark Water Security Series by Madison Quinn is that you do not need to read the other books to be able to follow along. Garrett, the second book in the series holds true to that statement. Madison Quinn is a contemporary romance author who does not focus on the romance part of the story, do not get me wrong romance is there but there is a story around the romance. Garrett and Hope had one night together and he did not think he would see Hope again. Well the new job has Garrett sharing living space with Hope again. Garrett needs to do security for a guy which is getting intense. Garrett vows to protect his client and Hope but Hope is hiding something from Garrett. What will the outcome of Garrett and Hope’s relationship be? Will Hope tell Garrett what she is hiding from him?

Garrett (Dark Water Security Series Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett by Madison Quinn

5-stars

Garrett by Madison Quinn was a phenomenal read from start to finish! It’s the 2nd book in the Dark Water Security Series, a series I would recommend reading in order for proper storyline introduction.

Garrett’s story was so well written with so many details the storyline flowed so well. There was just enough going on that I was highly entertained the whole way through. I loved being able to follow Hope as she discovers how to live a great life after trauma. The two of them together were perfection and I hope to read more about them in the future!

I would recommend this book and series to anyone looking for their next read!

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Jenni Bishop

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security Series Book 2) by Madison Quinn is a story about second chances. It is a story that has secrets and lies, a little mystery and suspense and a little danger and intrigue. I would have liked to see more a little more danger, but overall I enjoyed the story and Madison’s writing style. I would read book one first because the characters crossover as it is about the men of the Dark Water Security, and let me tell you they are some smoking hot men.

Garrett is an ex-marine and a newby with the Dark Water Security team who is still trying to sort his life out after the marines. So when he is offered a new assignment as live in personal security guard he has no qualms. However, when he arrives he sees someone who he has not been able to get out of his mind since the wonderful night they spent together and now she wants nothing to do with him.

Hope spent on beautiful night with a stranger but what happened after she left, changed her life forever. She cannot think about one without thinking about the other and one just about killed her. Now she has come face to face with the new security guard, who just happens to be the beautiful stranger but as the two are intertwined everything that happened that night comes rushing back, threatening to destroy her.

I can’t wait to read book three

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Robin Rankin

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett by Madison Quinn is the second book in the Dark Water Security series. I loved Garrett, he was just an amazing guy and after meeting his parents I could see why.

Hope’s life changed two and a half years ago, she went from the best night to the worse in a blink of an eye. She has struggled to start living again after that night but thanks to her best friend she is able to start moving forward.

Garrett is fairly new with Dark Water Security and is surprised when he walks into his new job. He never expected this small twist of fate when he got ready for work that day.

They both have wounds from their past they keep haunting them, especially at night though Hope’s seem to effect her more. It almost seems like anyone associated with Dark Water Security has some stuff in their past that seems to cause some problems for them every now and again.

I really enjoyed this book a lot, there was just something about them. I do have some questions about Garrett and his past. Nothing huge or really pertaining to the story, just curiosity on my part.

Looking forward to the next book.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review Emily Walsh

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett
By: Madison Quinn
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2) by Madison Quinn was an engaging, interesting read that held my attention.

Not my first read from this author or in this series. I met Garrett in the first book, “Luke”, so I was eager to get my hands on this book when I seen it was about him. Though this book is part of a series, it reads as a standalone, and the books takes place away from the “office” you could say, so there aren’t many, actually hardly no, spoilers from that first book.

As much as I like this book, I will say that it was a little slow going. Not just with the romantic plot, and why his lady love left him high and dry, all those years ago, but with the actual reason Garrett was there in the first place. The action plot/mystery. There was such a build up that I, felt a little, meh, at the climax, and frankly, I don’t know it was because it took so long to get there that the author may have lost some of that spark along the way.

Overall though, this book was well crafted, fun, and I very much love the MC’s interactions. I felt it, and it was believable. So yes this books isn’t all shoot them up, but this has this charm to it that keeps you reading, keeps you entertained, and keeps you intrigued. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will fall into this easy read.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Sheri Schrader

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett by Madison Quinn is the second book in the Dark Water Security series. This book focuses on Garrett. He is a part of the Dark Water Security team and was briefly introduced in book one. This can be read as a standalone and still be enjoyed completely. Garrett is working as live-in security for a tech guy when Hope comes back into his life. The two had a possible missed opportunity at something several years back. Will this time be different?
I really like Garrett and Hope. Both characters are smartly written and there is a good dialogue between them. I also like the build-up of suspense and danger in the story. I cannot wait to see where this series goes next.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Jana Teppih

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett is the second book on Madison Quinn’s Dark Water Security series. Madison Quinn gave us an earth shaking opening with Luke and she continues strong in Garrett. Garrett is not as intense as Luke but in no way are we disappointed with him! We could see the promise of him in the first book, considering how brief his appearance was, it does tell you something!
Garrett’s assignment is working personal security for a tech mogul and he needs to live on site. This live in comes with a surprise though – never ever did he imagine that he would come face to face with ‘the one who got away’. Hope disappeared from his bed after an unforgettable night and leaving Garrett with nothing but a memory …
In some ways we have sort of two stories in one – we have the mystery of what happened that night and what happened to Hope and then this bodyguard gig and the danger to the tech mogul. The writer is very good at building up the suspense and yes, at times it feels as if the story is moving a bit too slow but the way how the story is told, you do not dare to put the book down as you need to know who where what how why …
I cannot wait to see what the writer will give us next as every single one of the Dark Water Security team members deserves a story!

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Heather Bahm

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn is a contemporary romance was an excellent follow-up to Luke, the first book in the series. This story features Garrett who works for Dark Water Security. A live-in security positions brings him back to a woman, Hope, that Garrett met following a wedding years ago. This story is a wonderfully written second chance romance that has amazing chemistry between the lead characters, along with drama, suspense and uncertainties. The way the events unfold in this story were excellently written and made the entire book flow seamlessly. Each book in this series is better than the previous and I cannot wait to see what comes next!!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Naomi McDonald

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett is the second book in the Dark Water Security Series. It can be read as a standalone.

I really enjoyed this story. It kept up a pretty good pace and the characters were easy to connect with. I did find that the ending was a little anticlimactic, I was really thinking there was going to be more to the whole lifestyle scenario with Mr. Meyer’s brother. That piece seemed like a loose end after the conversation that is overheard. I had a little chuckle at Hope’s first encounter with her boss’ lifestyle choices. If you’re not familiar with it, it can be a bit shocking, lol.

Overall, I found it a good way to entertain your imagination on a rainy day.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn

I have to say that this book had me frustrated at a secondary character from the get go but it didn’t take away from the main characters too much. Just he had me mad i couldn’t figure him out.
Garrett and Hope met a couple years ago, had a great night and then life changed drastically for one of them.
When they meet again, it brings memories back that they don’t think they can make it through.
As they get to know one another more, and continue working, we get to see more of the Dark Water Security team again, but not too much.

I enjoyed this story, and the tough subject that was touched on was done well.
Can’t wait for more from this series.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Katie Kearney

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn. Once again this author blew me away with an incredible story. Hope and Garrett’s story was amazing and I just couldn’t put it down. Only draw back is it ending when I wanted it to go on forever. There’s times of heartwarming and times that could be tough to read but every single aspect of this storyline draws readers into the book. The characters are complex and relatable, I just can’t see myself forgetting them anytime soon. It’s well written and paced nicely. It’s truly an adventure with Garrett and Hope. Pick up this book and book one because they are both amazing. I’m giving this book A five star review and highly recommend it.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Liz Vrchota

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book one in the Dark Water Security series from Madison Quinn really set the bar HIGH for me, as I absolutely adored it. I was skeptical that this one would reach the heights that it did and yet Madison Quinn managed to steal my heart away again with the story of Garrett and Hope. I will say maybe not as much as the first couple did, but still fabulous and sweetly.

Garret and Hope had that one perfect night, you know the one, so many of us like to erase and hide in the back of our minds as a, ‘Why did I do that? Oh yeah it was fantastic!’type of night. It isn’t your typical second chance romance though and does have some sweet and cute twists between Garrett and Hope that make the story just too much fun, and almost impossible to put down until you find out what will happen for these two. Will they get their happily ever after? For all the juicy details though you will have to snag a copy of your own. I can’t wait to see what we will get in book three!

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Katie Matthews

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I LOVED this book! I loved every single second of it! In fact I read it in one complete sitting, forgetting everything else that was going on around me! I do really love this author, she never fails to drag me into her stories from the very first word and as I expected Garrett was no different! I loved the slower pace of the story as that meant I got more time with Garrett – oh be still my heart!! He is definitely on my book boyfriend list! I loved him and Hope together! They had such a great chemistry and a genuine attraction to each other. There were some great twists and turns nestled amongst all the action and suspense of this story! I am really looking forward to reading more from this series in the future!

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Krista Beck

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett and Hope meet again after 2 years apart by chance. Hope is the housekeeper for Mr. Meyer and Garrett is working security for Dark Water Security. With the two sharing staff quarters they realize their connection is just as intense as it was the night they met. Both are dealing with trauma and find comfort and safety in each other. With their boss’s kinks and threats going on, can the two get past the traumas of the last two years?

This was a great read! I am really enjoying this series. The characters are believable and the story line is great! I’m hoping Cole’s book is next! My interest in him is definitely piqued after this book.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Debi Kircher

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn

5 Stars

My 2nd book by this author and also the second in this series…I loved it..I love the whole Dark Water Security team and can not wait for this series to continue.

I love the writing style of this author, although it flows so smooth it’s hard to slow down so the book doesn’t end quite so fast LOL.

Garrett and Hope’s story was awesome, yet hard to read in some parts, the dreams were rough! I loved the dynamic between these two characters and the family addition was amazing. The first meeting of Garrett’s Mom and Hope tore at my heart strings and I thought that was a fantastic addition to the story.

I loved how unique this story was and OMG what they had to endure living in their apartment…Yea I can’t imagine and it made me cringe more than once.

I highly recommend reading these books. I suppose this could be read as a stand alone but I would not recommend that as the characters from the first book are still present in this one and you’d be missing out on their story.

Bring on #3!!

Loved It!!!

Review by @debikircher

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn-Review by Tausha Treadway

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett ( Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn. This is the story of Garrett and Hope who met 2 1/2 years ago at one of Garrett’s buddies weddings. They had a wonderful night together and Hope is the only woman to give Garrett feelings other than a one night stand until she’s gone the next morning without a note or her last name. When they meet again when Garrett gets a request for a live in security job and comes face to face with Hope again he has to take the job. Hope is the guys housekeeper so they will be living under the same roof. Only every time Garrett tries to talk to Hope she freaks out and almost has a panic attack. On top of that Richard the guy that hired Garrett has some really bad guys trying to kill him. Will Garrett keep Hope and Richard safe and will Hope be able to trust Garrett and get past the tragedies she’s suffered and let him in. Read Garrett, you won’t be disappointed.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Maura Harper

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second story in the “Dark Water Security” series and can be read as a stand-alone.

Dark Water Security is a firm that employees veteran’s to provide security for a variety of clients. Garrett is one of the newer employees. Hope is a live-in house manager who has recently overcome an event in her past that caused her to withdraw from life for a while.

This book was pretty clear cut. Each character is introduced with enough background that you know who everyone is. There is a little bit of suspense in this tale and the story is written in such a way that I didn’t “figure it out” before I was meant to.

I look forward to reading Cole’s story next.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Lisa Helmick

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)
By Madison Quinn
Rated 4 stars

This is an good story. For the second in the series it can be read as a stand alone. The writing was nice but seemed too focused the relationship. Meaning I really wish there was more Interaction between a few of the characters(from Dark waters or even Abby) instead of the day to day of the two MC. I was hoping for some bonding between the girls (Emily and Hope). Or even from the guys at the Security firm.

Hope has had a struggle the last few years. After a lovely night she disappears on Garrett. Garrett seems like a super sweet guy and has some great qualities. He’s looking to recover that lost love. Once he sees Hope he wonders if they can make it work. This is a second chance story.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a second chance story that has a few twists and turns that keep the story engaging. Garrett and Hope met one night only to meet once again a few years later. What will happen when they come face to face again? I enjoyed both characters and the suspense and the lurking danger they bring to the story. Their chemistry is great and strong. I found myself hoping that they make through together at the end. I highly recommend this book, I can’t wait for the next one in this series.

Review by @bjwagner

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Heather Lovelace

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has it all. Romance, drama…you name it. This second book in the series doesn’t disappoint AT ALL. I really love the author’s voice and writing style. The characters are real, gritty, relatable. This book hooked me on the first page and didn’t let go. I enjoy books that immediately transport me into their world and I feel as though I am walking alongside the characters – this book absolutely did that for me. Well written.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Laura Furuta

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2)
By: Madison Quinn
5 out of 5 stars

The story Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn is a contemporary romance book. It is a story that drew me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. It is a book that has mystery and romance. There are moments that made me sad and others that warmed my heart. My emotions went up and down all through the story. I loved reading about Garrett and Hope. They had met before. He had felt a connection to her. He awoke to find an empty bed. Now Garrett and Hope meet again. The connection that he felt is still there. Hope however seems to be hiding something, refusing to talk about the night they spent together. Will he find out why? Garrett is protecting his boss who has been threatened. He will protect Hope as well. Will he be able to keep them both safe from harm? What does the future hold for Garrett and Hope? Read this book to find out. This story has emotional and intense dialogue. Hope and Garret are both character that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. They deserve happiness and I was rooting for them to find it. The story has steamy and romantic moments. It also enjoyed reading about many of the secondary characters that are introduced. This is an amazing second book in the Dark Water Security series. Highly recommended reading.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn

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Two and a half years ago at a buddy’s wedding, I found the perfect woman. The one who actually made me want to try for something more than a one night stand. But before I had the chance to even find out her last name, she was gone.

With my time in the Marines behind me, I’m starting a new position providing live-in security to some rich tech guy who has been receiving threats. I’m not certain I’m going to accept the position until I learn the mysterious woman who disappeared on me happens to be my new roommate. There’s no way I can turn down this position.

What’s even more surprising than her walking into the room to serve us dinner, is that she refuses to talk about the night we spent together! What makes the color leave her face, her hands start to shake and look like she’s on the verge of a panic attack at the mere mention of that night?

When the threats against our new boss start escalating, I vow to protect the both of them even if she continues to hide something from me. I don’t know what it is about her, but she hasn’t been far from my thoughts for the last two years and I’m not about to let her go just because my new boss pissed off a few people.

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Madison is a mom to three energetic boys, a wife to a wonderful husband, a full time manager in the human services field and in her spare time an avid reader.
She began writing “stories” in high school, but stopped when life became too busy. A couple years ago she started writing again but only recently (since September) began sharing her books with readers. She loves the idea of escaping reality for a little while and getting lost in a good love story.

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Luke (Dark Water Security #1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Ashleigh Whitwell

Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luke is the first instalment of the Dark Water Security series. A contemporary romance that deals with some dark and disturbing issues, it had me hooked from the very first chapter. While it’s a lot darker than I normally go for, I absolutely loved this story and the characters we meet. Luke and Emily have a connection so strong that it’s believable, despite this being a short and intense read. If you like your romances with added danger, this is a must read for you.

The book opens in a dark place, with Luke held prisoner at the hands of a violent and unrelenting monster. Forced to fit for his life, Luke has all but given up hope of ever escaping. So when his rebellion causes an innocent, fifteen-year old girl to join him in captivity, he puts every last ounce of strength in finding a way to free them both. Ten years later and Luke has made a life himself. A distinguished army service and now running a private security firm, the last thing he needs is to be thrown into the past. Seeing him work with Emily again is so addictive. I was hooked on reading their scenes together and seeing the chemistry fly. Emily is a very different person to the one he remembers, and seeing her so strong was empowering after everything she has been through.

If fear and danger is what you’re looking for, this book ticks all of the boxes. It starts and ends with Emily in hot water, so be prepared for a rollercoaster read. The story deals with some difficult themes, so expect some hard to read moments, especially at the start of the book. The author writes these really well, being respectful but realistic at the same time. Like I said, this is darker than I normally read but I absolutely loved it and will definitely be recommending it to others.

Review by @ashleighw

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Luke (Dark Water Security #1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Katie Matthews

Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Luke was an amazing read! When I first read the blurb I will admit I wasn’t quite sure but the author really has written a brilliant story. There was a lot going on in the story which meant that I couldn’t wait to turn the pages to see what was going to happen.
I adore Luke! I actually wanted to be able to give him the biggest hug! I can’t imagine everything that he had been through and I could feel the guilt that he felt also. I loved reading about the connection between him and Emily – there was just something there between them that felt so genuine and sincere. I think they had something that would tie them together forever; they understood each other and everything that they had been through. I desperately wanted them both to find their happily ever after. It’s been a while since two characters have found their way into my heart like these two have done.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I was very impressed with her writing, it was engaging and captivating. The plot was good and the pace and flow of the story brilliant. I highly recommend this 5 star book!

Reviewed by @katiem

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Luke (Dark Water Security Series Book 1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Liz Vrchota

Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was quite the introduction to a new author for me. I love a good dark romance. Often if it will hint at it in the blurb I won’t even read the whole synopsis I will just dive in and find out how it was later. I just have a thing for a tragic story with a glimmer of love shining through. Now, Luke was a bit of a different array. I will say it had a lot of the things that I would want and do look for in a dark and twisty read, it just so very often they fell short. The thing is the storyline was catchy and unique, it had you on the edge of your seat having to know what was going to happen regardless of how non climatic it got. Thus I found myself needing to finish the book and would be back to find out what will come next in the series. I do think there is room to grow in the writing as well so I look forward to seeing if that is present as well.

The catch that had me is this was like reading an episode of 20/20. Luke was abducted and tortured as young boy. What fans of this genre here want are merely teased I believe which is where this book fell short, but then he is later in life met again with the girl he was was held captive with comes into his life as and adult again. Things are of course set for some intense drama and storylines. Like I said I look forward to seeing what will come in the next book that should be out here shortly actually, March of 2019. I think I will even go give this one a re-read and see if I missed a thing or two before then!

Review by @lizaileen
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Luke (Dark Water Security Series Book 1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Maura Harper

Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

LUKE is the first book I’ve read by this author. This is one of those books that almost seemed like two different, really good, yet different books, were written and for some reason put together in the same binding.

The story starts out really strong. It’s a dark drama involving the two main characters set in the past when they are both teenagers. Then rather abruptly, we are in present time and it seems as if there is a story that we have entered the middle of involving alpha men who run a security company. Both stories have huge potential, but the way they are put together seems disjointed and going in two different directions. I really want to like it but it’s just so scattered that it felt unfinished.

I always appreciate when an author puts their thoughts on paper and even though this particular story wasn’t my cup of tea, I am invested enough to find out what happened to one of the secondary characters to continue with the story.

Review by @mauraharper

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Luke (Dark Water Security Series Book 1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Debi Kircher

Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luke (Dark Water Security Series Book 1) by Madison Quinn

5 Stars

This is my first book by this author and I loved the storyline and the writing. The beginning of this story was really hard and set the stage for the rest of the book, and I loved how the experiences that started in the beginning followed through and the way it shaped our characters.

I loved the suspense of wondering …. Is she or isn’t she? And really didn’t know until the truth finally came out.

This was a quick read and I read it in one sitting and before I knew it I was done and already want more, and can not wait for this series to continue.

I love finding new to me authors and will be looking for more while I wait for the next in this story.

Awesome and highly recommend.

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