As usual, author Cherise Sinclair draws the reader into her world and sets up a story line that makes you want to stay in that world. ~ Shadow – Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Synopsis:
His name means hunter.
Once the best assassin in black ops, Cazador is now the best at saving lives. His path has changed from seeking bloody vengeance to running a health clinic in Rescue, Alaska.
He will never again risk loving someone he can’t protect.
His mother and sister were murdered in front of him, his fiancée slaughtered in a war zone. Despite his popularity with women, he’s determined to remain unattached. His heart can bear no more loss.
Unfortunately, the universe isn’t listening.
First, his brother hires JJ, a fiery-haired, tough cop who lives on the edge of danger and has the biggest heart of anyone he knows. And then, his disreputable past returns in the shape of an adorable, foul-mouthed nine-year-old daughter. Now he has two loved ones to protect. An impossible task, because…
Life is dangerous. Especially in Alaska.
Lethal Balance is another five star offering from Cherise Sinclair, with non-stop action, characters you want to meet and a well developed plot.
As usual, the author draws the reader into her world and sets up a story line that makes you want to stay in that 
world.
This is the second in the Sons of the Survivalist series and is a worthy followup to the first. Cazador Ramierz is the youngest and smallest of the four street kids adopted by Sergeant Mako, who took them from an abusive foster home and brought them to the wilds of Alaska to raise. Now an adult, Caz is still the youngest and smallest, but he’s also the fastest -and the one who fights with knives.
Feeling guilty for not being able to save his mother and sister from a drugged up killer, Caz refuses to love any woman for more than a night. He is upfront about it, but one time is all any woman gets with him-until Jayden Jenner, better known as Officer JJ arrives in town. JJ is fleeing from the sexism and vicious rumors of her previous police department to take a job in Rescue, Alaska.
She has vowed to avoid men since her previous lover turned on her and tried to destroy her career. Caz’s reputation as a man-whore reinforces that determination. But all the determination in the world can’t stop the feelings that these two damaged people develop for each other. Complicating the situation is the surprise arrival of Regan, Caz’s nine-year old daughter that he didn’t know existed. JJ and Regan quickly become friends, but can that relationship withstand the shocking rumors that are again swirling around JJ? And what happens when a natural disaster threatens the entire town.
JJ was a totally likeable heroine, strong, smart, hurting but generous, and nurturing. Caz was strong, protective, but aware that a woman could take care of herself, after JJ let him know that he was out of line in trying to keep her safe.
The sex is hot, the sparks between Caz and JJ would rival a fireworks display, and the secondary characters are just as likable as the main cast. While Zachary Grayson from the Shadowlands series doesn’t make a direct appearance, his influence is seen throughout the book. As usual after reading a Cherise Sinclair book, after I finished, I turned around to read it again.
5 stars
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