Duty 5: Danger Ahead

Duty 5: Danger Ahead by Betsy Brannon Green

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I still thoroughly enjoy Green's work, but this book was a little harder than most. First off, it dives straight into everything without any refresher course on what is happening. If you haven't read the rest of the series, or even if it's just been awhile so your memory might not be spot on, it takes awhile to make heads and tails of what is happening. The entire book is set up so that you grow to hate Rex for everything and more than a little on edge with everything happening, especially as Brooke and Hunter are driven further apart by one extreme after another. In the end though, it's helping family that sets things straight for everyone. I have to be satisfied with the ending as it tied up all the loose ends and wrapped things as well as they will be short of seeing a real planned wedding for Brooke and Hunter. Really, there is just no down time with all the risks and emotions in this book.

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Duty 4: Proceed with Caution

Duty 4: Proceed with Caution by Betsy Brannon Green

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I generally love Green's books. Sadly, this one was a little disappointing. Hack and Steamer just can't seem to get along, constantly acting like bickering children throwing the same insults at each other over and over. Hunter and Brooke's "romance" is a little rushed, if not somewhat one sided until the very end. Despite this, they are still fun together and by far were the best part of the book.

Christopher is above and beyond controlling to the point of maddening. They overreacted a lot with the audit to the point that Neely is thinking they need to sell the house and close the business. Raleigh's business isn't the first financial institution to have this problem and wouldn't be the last. The characters rebound from one extreme to the next.

To top this all off is the ending. Green is known for tasteful cliff hangers that leave you wanting more. This wasn't just a teaser, this was an outright alarm. All I can think is it's a shame readers have to wait so long for her next book because this ending is far from satisfying.

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