Review: Troubleshooters Series: # 11 and #12

These two books in the Troubleshooters Series just seem to go hand-in-hand. I just had to read #12: All Through the Night immediately after #11: Forces of Nature.

Force of Nature (Troubleshooters, Book 11)
Synopsis:
Former cop turned private eye Ric Alvarado isn't doing too well on his own. His life is out of control and his new assistant, Annie Dugan, is more interested in be a field agent than receptionist. As she is the younger sister of a childhood friend, Ric tries to ignore the sparks between them. As one of Ric's clients turns femme fatale and tries to gun down an innocent man, Ric comes to the rescue only to find out that he saved the life of the son of crime boss, Gordon Burns. Ric and Annie are soon both undercover as they try to bring Burns down.

FBI Agent Jules Cassidy has been trying to prove that Burns is tied to terrorist activity. Thanks to Ric and Annie, Jules finally has a way into the notorious crime boss' organization. In the course of the investigation, Jules finds himself face to face with movie star Robin Chadwick, who, while charismatic and handsome, is also self-destructive and still in the closet regarding his sexuality. And Jules is powerfully attracted to him.

With Jules and Robin's help, Ric and Annie are soon entrenched in Burns' organization and surrounded by killer who may have already killed and FBI infiltrator.

My Response:
This is another story where the main characters' story (Ric and Annie) becomes secondary to me. I was so much more interested in Jules and Robin! Some might be turned off by two gay characters falling in love, but I think Suzanne Brockmann does a great job of it. Robin's life is a complete mess and Jules is just the cool and collected guy that takes care of business. Jules is one of my favorite characters and you just want things to work out for him. I love that Jules has established a relationship with best friend Alyssa's husband, Sam. The two are such opposites, but it's clear that they've become close friends in their own right. Robin makes a huge, grand gesture at the end and hopefully, he can get his act together.

Overall Enjoyment: 4.5
Language: Yes
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+ 




All Through the Night (Troubleshooters, Book 12)
I finished Book 11 and immediately downloaded Book 12 from the library. I just couldn't wait to read Jules' story!

Synopsis:
Robin and Jules are getting married. Of course the guest list is made up of a long line of close friends from the FBI, SEAL Team Sixteen and the Troubleshooters. Good thing too, because Jules ex, Adam, shows up with complaints of a stalker. Adam also makes a play for Robin, which makes Jules less than happy. But, through several mishaps with home renovations, a reporter looking for a scoop and Adam causing trouble, Jules and Robin are determined to have their happy day.

While on assignment, Jules in serious danger. With the help of the nosy reporter, they work to communicate across the globe to get Jules out. Can Robin really stay sober when there's always the possibility of Jules not coming home from work?

My Response:
I thought this was a little more of a fluff book. Not complaining, because I was glad to read a little lighter story.

Overall Enjoyment: 4
Language: Yes
Explicit: Hmm...I can't remember. Probably?
Age Appropriate: 21+