Unintended Target

3.75 stars--UNINTENDED TARGET is the second instalment in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult MACARTHUR FAMILY romantic suspense novella series. This is security specialist Brodie MacArthur, and kindergarten teacher Patience Carras’ story line. UNINTENDED TARGET can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Patience and Brodie) UNINTENDED TARGET follows the quick building romance and relationship between security specialist Brodie MacArthur and kindergarten teacher Patience Carras. Patience Carras was looking forward to the summer off but a call from her mother found Patience working as a nanny for Trevor, a family friend whose previous five nannies had all quit unexpectedly. Meeting the on-site security specialist Brodie MacArthur stirred something deep within our story line heroine but Brodie crossed a line as it pertained to an event in our heroine’s past, an event that has left its’ mark on her heart and her soul. Security is tight around Patience’s new employer leaving our heroine the latest target. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Brodie and Patience, and the potential fall-out as the threats to Trevor have been transferred as threats to our story line heroine.

UNINTENDED TARGET is a fast paced and intriguing story line. The premise is edgy; the romance is captivating; the characters are animated and spirited. As per many novella length stories, the conflict resolution is quick-I was hoping for a little more build up of suspense and mystery.

What a fun quick read. It had all the ingredients of a good story. Sexy security guy, smart woman and a mystery with some romance thrown in. I really enjoyed this story. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟5 stars

This is a cute quick read that had me laughing-out-loud. I really liked these two characters. I loved how Patience just couldn't say no to her mother ... and Brodie. She leads with her heart ... and that's not a bad thing. Brodie is this tough alpha protector that just melted whenever he was near Patience. I wish the story had been longer because it just seemed to get going and it was over. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

Kindergarten teacher Patience can't wait to enjoy her summer sitting in the sun and day drinking. But when her mother calls and asks for a small favor, Patience knows two things: 1) she can't say no to her mother and 2) her mother's favors are never small. So, Patience will be the temporary nanny for 8-month-old Oliver, who is living with his Uncle Trevor after his parents died. But when Patience meets Trevor's head of security (Brodie) – who also happens to be the hot stranger who bought her tacos the previous week – she knows she's in big trouble. Brodie thought he'd never see the beautiful woman with the sassy mouth again ... but low and behold, here she is – the new nanny for his boss. How long will Patience and Brodie be able to keep their hands to themselves?

I received an early copy courtesy of KR Press through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.