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HOT Valor : A Second Chance Military Protector Romantic Suspense (Hostile Operations Team® - Strike Team 1) Kindle Edition

by Lynn Raye Harris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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“You aren’t my boss, John Mendez. If you want to stop this, we can.”

Such brave words. She didn’t mean it, however. She didn’t want to stop. She was far too needy to stop.

He yanked her pants the rest of the way off and dropped them. “No, I really don’t.”


A second chance, secret identity, enemies to lovers, military protector romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Lynn Raye Harris.

Disgraced. Hunted. On the run.

Colonel John “Viper” Mendez is having a bad day. Accused of using the Hostile Operations Team to assassinate a foreign official, he’s gone from respected military commander to fugitive in the space of an hour. On the run, hunted, and stripped of his honor, Mendez vows to uncover the truth.

Russian spy Ekaterina “Kat” Kasharin is a carbon copy of the woman Mendez loved and lost twenty years ago. Kat claims to be her twin - but Valentina never mentioned a twin. Though Mendez doesn’t trust the deadly beauty, she’s the only one willing to help clear his name.

Working together is strictly business. Until the attraction between them reaches the boiling point. When long-buried secrets finally emerge, the fallout will shatter everything Mendez believes in.

But when danger stalks closer than ever, he’ll have to make a choice. Forgive the mistakes of the past. Or watch history repeat itself…

**Find out what makes the men of H.O.T. so HOT! Start reading the Hostile Operations Team Series - Strike Team 1 today and enjoy an action-packed, seriously romantic and steamy-good-fun military romantic suspense. Each book can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers or cheating and a guaranteed happily-ever-after ending!

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  10. HOT Addiction : A Second Chance Military Protector Romantic Suspense (Hostile Operations Team® - Strike Team 1)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0728747HD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ H.O.T. Publishing (18 July 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1053 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1941002285
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lynn Raye Harris is a Southern girl, military wife, wannabe cat lady, and horse lover. She's also the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the HOSTILE OPERATIONS TEAM Ⓡ SERIES of military romances, and 20 books about sexy billionaires for Harlequin.

A former finalist for the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award and the National Readers Choice Award, Lynn lives in Alabama with her handsome former-military husband, one fluffy princess of a cat, and a very spoiled American Saddlebred horse who enjoys bucking at random in order to keep Lynn on her toes.

Lynn's books have been called "exceptional and emotional," "intense," and "sizzling" - and have sold in excess of 4.5 million copies worldwide.

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Books by Lynn:

Hostile Operations Team Ⓡ

Strike Team 1 Series:

Reckless Heat (#0) ~ prequel

HOT Pursuit (#1)

HOT Mess (#2)

Dangerously HOT (#3)

HOT Package (#4)

HOT Shot (#5)

HOT Rebel (#6)

HOT Ice (#7)

HOT & Bothered (#8)

HOT Protector (#9)

HOT Addiction (#10)

HOT Valor (#11)

A HOT Christmas Miracle (#12)

Strike Team 2 Series:

HOT Angel (#1)

HOT Secrets (#2)

HOT Justice (#3)

HOT Storm (#4) ~ Coming Soon!

HOT Witness ~ Liliana Hart's MacKenzie world

HOT SEAL Team Series:

HOT SEAL (#1)

HOT SEAL Lover (#2)

HOT SEAL Rescue (#3)

HOT SEAL Bride (#4)

HOT SEAL Redemption (#5)

HOT SEAL Target (#6)

HOT SEAL Hero (#7)

HOT SEAL Devotion (#8)

HOT Heroes for Hire: Mercenaries Series, aka Black's Bandits:

Black List (#1)

Black Tie (#2)

Black Out (#3)

Black Knight (#4)

Black Heart (#5)

Filthy Rich Billionaires:

Filthy Rich Revenge

Filthy Rich Prince

7 Brides for 7 Blackthornes Series:

Ross (#3)

7 Brides for 7 Brothers Series:

Max (#5)

7 Brides for 7 Soldiers Series:

Wyatt (#4)

Harlequin Presents:

20 titles

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5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Johnny
Reviewed in Australia on 13 September 2017
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What a book. Great read I was wondering when Mendez was going to crack and he did it so well! I found this book to be so different from the earlier books in this series and I absolutely loved it. I had figured where Sam fell into this and kind of had her pinged for what she really was. Omg Ian Black was featured quite regularly through this book and it was written in a way like this was his story too not just Mendez and Kat. The story developed well and had me picturing all sorts of kick ass scenarios between the leading couple what a great ride. Now to wait for the real Ian Black story to come out--Now that will be a wild book. Exciting to see how Cade goes with his interesting woman too (did see a hint of jealousy at Mendez's wedding 🤔) gold
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Shelley
5.0 out of 5 stars Epically HOT tale:)
Reviewed in Australia on 18 July 2017
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Mendez is on the run, when he is implicated in the assassination of a Russian foreign national. However, Mendez doesn't understand how far this corruption extends and he has Black helping him with a operative that knocks the breath out of him as she resembles the woman he lost two decades ago, to find out she is Valentina's twin sister, Kat.

Epic chemistry between both Mendez and Kat, twists and turns hit you that you don't expect!! My favourite line missing the cussing delivered by Mendez - 'I'm feeling like a baby right now - give me a minute to find my balls and I'll be fine!' Love it!!

Bring on more HOT!!!
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Lyn Avery
5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue, tragedy and love
Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2017
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All I can say is wow, this story has so many twists and turns that you really need to read it in one go. The back story of love lost and then found for the main characters, makes this compelling and tragic all at once. Once again Lynn has excelled in her storytelling. Thank you
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TraceyT
5.0 out of 5 stars I love each and every one of the HOT stories
Reviewed in Australia on 2 March 2018
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I am thrilled that Mendez finally go his turn in the spotlight.

I love each and every one of the HOT stories. They are so involved in detail and intrigue with sexy, combustible relationships you can’t put them down until you finish them and this book is no exception.

Great story and very well written
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Jodester169
5.0 out of 5 stars HOT is sizzling again!
Reviewed in Australia on 30 July 2017
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Absolutely thrilled with the story of Mendez and Kat. Such a great story and we finally get the background behind 'Viper'.
I'm intrigued with the upcoming instalment on Cade. Well done as always Lynn Rae Harris!
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Jo-Anne B.
3.0 out of 5 stars Complex, action-packed story.
Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2017
Colonel John Mendez is in charge of the Hostile Operations Teams. When he finds out that the Vice President is blaming HOT for the death of a Russian ambassador, he goes out to find the real murderer. In order to clear his name and HOT, he has to find out who is doing this. He has the skills but does he have the time? John is to meet someone in New Orleans who is going to help him. He is stunned to find out it is Kat. She is the twin sister of Valentina, whom John had loved deeply but had died over 20 years ago. Even though it was hard for him to work with Kat because she reminded him so much of Valentina, they made a good team. Kat is John's equal in her training. She is a strong, experienced, brave woman who can be counted on to have his back.

This is an action-packed adventure that will have you on the edge of your seats. It is suspenseful with Russian spies and mafia, along with corrupt U.S. officials and even some romance. This is a complex story with lots of characters so make sure you have a lot of time for it.

I received an ARC of Hot Valor in exchange for my honest review.
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Authors Show Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally I get get to know Mendez.
Reviewed in the United States on 11 April 2024
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I've read so many of Lynn's books, I've lost track of what order they are in and where we are introduced to each character. And since these characters appear in so many books, I feel like Lynn needs to provide us with either a family tree or a spreadsheet. All that being said, Col. Mendez finds his one true love again, or so it seems -but did he really find her or did he find her twin sister? From Washington DC to Moscow, Russia we follow the thrilling adventure of this couple as they try to stop another killing, while discovering each other again. Harris' writing has you on the edge of your seat and the action never seems to end. Be it on the run or in bed, these two make a fascinating couple who finds their perfect HEA.
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Michelle Hatton
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, alpha and adventure!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2017
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HOT Valor is book 11 in the HOT series and the one that everyone has been waiting for. If you have not yet read this series then I would suggest starting from the beginning to get a real understanding of all the teams and the history behind them.

Colonel Mendez, that's the name everyone uses, well the ones who work for him. Viper is he name used you those who worked with him during his special op days and then there's Johnny which has only been used by one person, or by one women. The women who he fell in love with 21yrs ago, the women who he also believed to be dead.

His day starts off with a call from Black, a call which ends up with him turning rouge. Can he trust Black and can he also trust the women Black is sending him to, time will only tell.

Ekaterina ‘Kat’ Kasharin is a Russian spy and the identical twin to the women Mendez loved 21yrs ago. However Kat has a secret and one that she is determined to keep from Mendez, she needs to if she wants to keep him alive.

This book is packed with action, alpha males and all he goodness you would expect from Lynn Raye Harris and the HOT team. I have loved this series from he get go and always looks forward to the next book.

If you want a book that's packed with action, HOT alpha males and a storyline that leaves you wanting more then look no further. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!
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Canadian Mimi
5.0 out of 5 stars Mendez to the rescue
Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2024
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This is one of the best ebooks I have read. It is longer than many and and as such tells a wonderful story filled with twists and turns. Familiar characters previously introduced are also part of the mix....and best of all a happy ending!
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deb
5.0 out of 5 stars HOT Valor - Hot Colonel, Hot love story
Reviewed in Canada on 24 October 2017
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HOT Valor - another great HOT book by Lynn Raye Harris
I've read many of Lynn's HOT series and this book does not disappoint.
Colonel Mendez- Viper - is being framed and his team will be dismantled unless he can prove his innocence.
Ian Black warns him that the Vice President is on a manhunt and has manufactured evidence that makes Viper look guilty. Kat, the twin sister of Valentina (the only woman he's ever loved, though she died more than 20 years ago), has volunteered to help him clear his name.
Of course things aren't as they appear and this mission does not go smoothly.
Well written. Loved it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars HOT Valor (Hostile Ops Team bk 11) by Lynn Raye Harris.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2017
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Ah, another GREAT storyline, which this author turns out time and time again. I have read all the others in the series, and couldn't wait for our Colonel to have his own. I truly wasn't disappointed. With this author you get a gripping adventure along side the romance, so your attention is fully utilised. A page turner if you like a lot of action, then this is a must read. I don't like to go into story detail, as it kinda spoils it for future readers, so you will just have to take my word when I say..... Read It.... it really is worth the money and the time. Adored the cover by the way.... a silver fox with sexy eyes...... body, oh hell, everything about him is sexy..... Enjoy.

PS.. I hope Ian Black gets his own storyline too....
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