Review: Against the Dark (The Associates #1) by Carolyn Crane

SHE’S AN EX-SAFECRACKER FORCED INTO ONE LAST HEIST
Angel Ramirez left the safecracking game five years ago, and she’s worked hard to make amends and build an honest life. But when a beloved aunt is kidnapped, she must reunite with her girl gang to acquire the unique ransom: Walter Borgola’s prized diamonds. It’s a simple job that turns into a nightmare, thanks to a surprisingly clever—and searingly sexy—security guard named Cole Hawkins.
HE’S AN UNDERCOVER AGENT WITH BIG PLANS FOR HIS GORGEOUS THIEF

Cole is one of the Association’s most brilliant agents, under deep cover investigating a ruthless killer. He’s also running out of time: hundreds will die if he doesn’t stop the plan Borgola’s set into motion. Catching Angel is the break he needed--he promises not to turn her in if she poses as his lover and uses her unique talents to unlock the sociopath’s dungeon vaults.
But as pretend passions turn real, Cole regrets drawing Angel into his deadly game…and danger is closer than either of them could ever imagine.
*Approximately 62'000 words*

My Review:

Angel gave up her criminal career cracking safes years ago to focus on her love for decorating. Now she´s being forced to do one last job to save a friend.

Cole is undercover, trying to save a boat load of people bound for a very short career in snuff movies, when the answer to all his problems lands in his lap. He needs critical information located in a safe, and Angel´s got to help him. But is he willing to sacrifice her?

Against the Dark is an amazing read full of suspense, action, and smutty fluff all in a great combo.

Against the Dark features:

• erotica
• oral sex
• military
• law enforcement

Rating: 5 Kisses