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Hot Target (Ballistic Cowboys, 2) Mass Market Paperback – February 21, 2017

4.5 out of 5 stars 342 ratings

Delta Fierce!

On loan for a local assignment, Max "Caveman" Decker already feels at home in the backcountry of Wyoming. Protecting one woman—even petite spitfire Grace Saunders—is a vacation to the Delta Force warrior. But Grace thinks something darker is at work than the murder she witnessed. It wasn't a case of the wrong place at the wrong time—it was her "curse." Every man she gets close to dies. Now she's saddled with Decker, her sworn protector, who won't leave her side. Any hope for a simple assignment will change once they're living under the same roof, where Grace's curse will be just as inescapable as the crosshairs of a killer.
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Raised an Air Force brat, Elle James got her work ethic from her dad, creativity from mom and inspiration from her sister. As a member of the reserves, she's traveled, managed a career, and raised three children. She and her husband even raised ostriches and emus. Ask her what it's like to go toe-to-toe with a 350-pound bird! Former manager of computer programmers, Elle is happy to write full time in NW Arkansas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Intrigue
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Original
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335720847
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335720849
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.22 x 0.75 x 6.51 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Ballistic Cowboys
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 342 ratings

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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Elle James, spent twenty years livin' and lovin' in South Texas, ranching horses, cattle, goats, ostriches and emus. A former IT professional, Elle is proud to be writing full-time, penning intrigues and paranormal adventures that keep her readers on the edge of their seats. Now living in northwest Arkansas, she isn't wrangling cattle, she's wrangling her muses, rambuctious Parti Yorkie, Bandit, and her eternally lap-seeking Yorkie, Charli. When she's not at her computer, she's out traveling the world or riding her ATV, dreaming up new adventures in stories.

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Customers enjoy this book as part of a fun series, praising its intense action and suspenseful plot. They appreciate the awesome characters, with one customer noting how the heroine and hero make a fabulous pair. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how the author captures readers' imagination.

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a fun part of the series, with one customer looking forward to continuing it.

"...Great book. Loved it!" Read more

"...Okay, This book was a pleasure to read, it kept me reading way longer than I should have, making getting up harder...." Read more

"...This series is a fun read, but lacks realism." Read more

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7 customers mention "Suspense"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful elements of the book, praising its well-done plot and intense action sequences, with one customer noting the numerous plot twists throughout.

"...Caveman became her personal body guard. The action is this book is intense. The chemistry between Caveman and Grace was sizzling...." Read more

"...Intrigue, suspense, and tons of action. I loved this new romance by Harlequin. Elle James has just been added to my list of favorite writers...." Read more

"...There was twist after twist throughout the book. This is a book where the author shows us how trust begins to build with this couple...." Read more

"The plot was well done and the future is remarkable. The author captures your imagination and runs with it happily to the end." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting how the amazing heroine makes a fabulous pair with her hero.

"...I was addicted. The hot hero and amazing heroine make a fabulous pair. But both are a little damaged. Especially, the woman...." Read more

"...I found I enjoyed the characters, who were well developed. There was twist after twist throughout the book...." Read more

"I love Elle James well written storys awesome characters. Journeys that gives you goose bumps and a ride on emotional rollercoaster...." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how the author captures the reader's imagination.

"...Her words are just that good. Overall, I recommend this romantic suspense novel to all." Read more

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"The plot was well done and the future is remarkable. The author captures your imagination and runs with it happily to the end." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
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    The title fit the book perfectly. Grace Saundersis is a biologist tracking and gathering information about a wolf pack. She was riding her horse looking for one wolf when she saw a man get murdered. She rode her horse as fast as she could to avoid being shot next. She got thrown off, and ended up passing out.

    Max Decker known as "Caveman" was hurt on duty. Before he can be sent back to his unit that is deployed he gets assigned to a small town.
    First day assigned to the small town he goes to meet a local man. Before he can meet him, he see's Grace get thrown from her house. She is knocked out. He picks her up to take her to the local clinic. She wakes up in his truck, and demands to go to the sheriff office. After reporting the murder, she becomes the next target. Caveman became her personal body guard. The action is this book is intense. The chemistry between Caveman and Grace was sizzling. The only problem is Grace makes Caveman promise not to fall in love with her. Everyone she has ever loved has died. She thinks she is cursed. She was once married, and her husband died on her honeymoon. A guy she dated a few years later died from a farming accident.

    The more they dodge bullets, the more the chemistry between them heats up. Great book. Loved it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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    I've read 2 of this series its really cute and I will continue to read the next 2 of these. Hopefully there will be more as there are 2 more people on the Team. Everyone needs a HEA!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017
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    Hot Target by Elle James is a hot romance. Right from the beginning she sweeps me into her book. I was addicted. The hot hero and amazing heroine make a fabulous pair. But both are a little damaged. Especially, the woman. Every man in her life ended up dead. Now, she and her new lover, are in danger. A killer on the lose with mad shooting skills. Luckily, her lover, was also a sniper and knows how to stay safe. But can he really protect the woman he's fallen for? Intrigue, suspense, and tons of action. I loved this new romance by Harlequin. Elle James has just been added to my list of favorite writers. Her words are just that good. Overall, I recommend this romantic suspense novel to all.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
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    Here is a man good with a rifle and protecting a girl who says everyone she gets into - dies. Okay, This book was a pleasure to read, it kept me reading way longer than I should have, making getting up harder. I found I enjoyed the characters, who were well developed. There was twist after twist throughout the book. This is a book where the author shows us how trust begins to build with this couple. I will be reading more of Ellie James books after reading this one. If you like mysteries with romance and twists, you'll like this one.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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    I love Elle James well written storys awesome characters. Journeys that gives you goose bumps and a ride on emotional rollercoaster. Full of suspense cant wait for more
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
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    Grace Saunders sees a murder. She's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Max "Caveman" Decker just happens to be around when Grace is trying to get away from the murderer because she's a witness.

    I like reading series books, but this one is confusing. This book is the second in the series and has so many characters it's just too hard to keep them all straight. Right off the bat

    The typical romance; the heroine doesn't want a bodyguard; a Delta Force soldier doesn't want to be saddled with bodyguard duty. When threats begin happening against Grace, she starts to take them seriously. Of course both feel an attraction. Of course the hero feels the heroine wouldn't be into a casual fling. Grace has issues with three previous relationships where the man dies. Therefore, of course, she's cursed. I loved reading how Caveman thought that was BS and tried to reason with her.

    As with the first book in the series, the heroine refers to her lover by his military nickname. To me, this makes no sense. It just doesn't sound right to call out "Caveman" duri8ng sex. Couples should be more intimate and Max is his name.

    I get that this book is only 2 of 4 in the series, so really hope the author can tie up so many loose ends. Ghost, from the first book, is in this one as well. Since the threats to his lover were never resolved in the first book, it's hard to fathom her lack of need for a bodyguard in this one. And, with the entire terrorist threat which is the basis of this series, certainly Grace's need for protection is also still needed.

    This series is a fun read, but lacks realism.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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    I always enjoy this author but am very confused with this book, the second in the series. The main characters have changed military affiliations. Caveman was Delta in the first book and a Seal in this one. Also after reading further it appears Ghost, a Seal in the first book, is now Delta. I will get the full series, I like her books, but I have to wonder what military designation each will have in the next books.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
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    The plot was well done and the future is remarkable. The author captures your imagination and runs with it happily to the end.

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  • Jill Lepack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Target
    Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2024
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    I enjoy all books by Elle James