Exciting, suspenseful, tough and sexy. Lynn Raye Harris has another 5 star book with Hot Valor. Lynn has bought us the story of Colonel Mendez the military black ops commander of Hostile Operations Team. Colonel Mendez was told twenty one years ago the woman he loved died, now he's a man by the book and all that's important is his team. Now he's accused of using his team to assassinate a foreign official, he out to prove his innocence. Then we have Russian spy "Kat" Ekaterina Kasharin its uncanny how she looks like the woman Mendez loved twenty one years ago. Kat is here to help Mendez out on him mission to prove his innocence if he wants it or not.

Hot, super hot, mega hot. How else do you describe a buff Army colonel on a mission to clear his name and find the truth behind what happened 21 years ago? This book had a lot of history for Viper that we had been missing. Why he didn't do one-night stands, why he didn't do relationships, why HOT was under so much scrutiny. This book was the culmination of several stories that started in Hot Ice. The fact that all of the stories were tied together in this book as to why things were done and by whom was a bonus. I loved seeing the interaction between Viper and Ghost. We haven't had much dealings with Ghost and it was good to see him play a dominant role in this book. And, of course, how can you forget Ian Black. Always on the spot when needed. So what can you expect in this book? A presumed death, a missing black-ops team, a former Russian spy working with an American to shut down a Russian bad guy, a corrupt politician, a wedding and a baby. That's not enough? Well you also have plenty of hand to hand combat and emotional revelations and let's not forget the bullets whizzing past. It was so nice to see an older character who's been around throughout the series finally get his happily ever after. Usually these characters are forgotten over time but Ms. Harris did Mendez justice. Well done!!!!

This book is a full throttle, action packed adventure of impressive power. John "Viper" Mendez, Colonel in charge of the Hostile Operation Teams, is a man on the run from the first chapter. And Viper going rouge gives us full out testosterone driven excitement. John is the ultimate manly specimen, tall, handsome and intelligent. The consummate special forces, black ops warrior he has valor and integrity flowing through his veins. For years he has lived for HOT. Now all that is in jeopardy. His reputation, operation and men are at the mercy of unscrupulous greedy power mongers. They are determined to ruin Mendez and all he has striven to protect. His HOT operatives are still supporting him, but they've got to work around their stand down orders. John's journey to stop the evil begins with an unlikely source and continues with an even more mysterious partner. Ekaterina Kasharin is the spitting image of Valentina the love of John's life, whose been dead 21 years now. Purporting to be Val's twin sister, Kat is also the mercenary sent by Ian Black to help Mendez. Turns out they make a great special ops team, as well as a sensual & sexy one. A successful mission to clear his name, protect his men and save his country borders on the impossible. It's a good thing John Mendez is a hero among men. His persistance, contacts, experience and unwavering bravery, paired with a strong, well trained and equally brave woman provides the strength to pursue success in what looks to be a suicide mission. Through the dangerous, convoluted and traitorous journey John & Kat prove their ability to work, and love together. Even with constant set backs and with the bad guys one step ahead throughout the harrowing and deadly experiences our two heroes confront, they prove up to the task. Taking the ride with them is spectacular, don't miss it!

This is the book I've been waiting for! Finally, we learn Mendez's story...and boy is this one a doozy! When the HOT team leader faces his greatest adversary, there's bound to be turmoil! But I never would have guessed the twists this story took! This book kept me on the edge of my seat from the word go! Definitely the best book of 2017 thusfar!

LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! Couldn't put it down. Cannot wait for the next one. I love the way Lynn Raye Harris writes:)

This was everything I expected and more. Mendez is such an alpha male and it was amazing to see he in action out in the field. The chemistry between him and Kat was off the charts. The loyalty he inspires is amazing Loved that he got his happy ending. Loved this story!!