Beyond Limits (Tracers, #8)

by Laura Griffin

FBI agent Elizabeth LeBlanc matches wits with a man from her past, Navy SEAL Derek Vaughn, who sets out to seduce her for information as they work together with the forensics experts at the Delphi Center to expose a secret terror cell operating on American soil.

• ISBN10: 1451689357
• ISBN13: 9781451689358
• Publish Date: 27 January 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Imprint: Pocket Books
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 400
• Language: English

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

Elizabeth LeBlanc is an FBI agent feeling a little off her game, after her last assignment left her injured. Back on the job, she is called in to work on a special assignment in Texas. Imagine her surprise when an intelligence meeting has her sitting across from Derek Vaughn. Derek is a drop dead gorgeous Navy Seal, dedicated to cause and country. He and his team uncovered Intel overseas about a threat on American soil. That Intel cost the life of one of his teammates and he is determined to get answers.

Elizabeth has feelings for Derek, as these two have a history but she is practical and taking two steps back because he is so wrong for her. Ooo I loved the chemistry, tension, banter and swoons between these two. Elizabeth has missed Derek and he her, but they lead such different lives and Elizabeth is thinking it will be too painful if she lets him in. Not me dear Lizzy because Derek has me swooning. I love a take-charge alpha.  Derek's ability to gather Intel and the way he looks at Elizabeth; well let us just say I am a fan.

The case is intense as they uncovers threats in Texas. Elizabeth tries to bring Derek in through the proper channels, and despite the no go, they end up crossing paths as they both investigate. Griffin writes a well-paced, realistic suspense and I loved watching all of the players’ piece together clues to thwart the terrorist plans. At times, it was nail biting and I lost myself within the story.

I love that Derek and Elizabeth shared a past as it allowed me to quickly connect and root for a happily ever after. Griffin combines snark, tender moments and delicious page melting heat as the romance progresses. While this is part of the series, I loved that I was able to dive in and received a complete romance along with the case. An epilogue had me smiling and I fully intend to continue the series.

Copy provided by publisher. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer

[Cocktails and Books]

This is an action packed story filled with suspense, drama and romance. Lieutenant Derek Vaughn is a dedicated Navy Seal and when he and his team are on a mission they discover information that leads them to believe there is going to be a terrorist attack in the United States. Derek is on leave now and wants to help uncover the plot, but his hands are tied because this isn’t his jurisdiction.


Elizabeth LaBlanc is a hard working FBI agent. She is trying to prove a woman can be just as successful as a man in this male dominated field. Her job is her sole focus and she doesn’t have time for any distractions in her life. When it’s discovered that terrorists are plotting something in the United States, she is assigned to a special task force to investigate the plot.


Derek and Elizabeth met each other a year ago when she was working on a case. Derek surprises Elizabeth when he shows up and wants to help find the terrorists. Elizabeth isn’t sure what to do. She knows she will get into trouble if she gives Derek any information, but they can use all the help they can get on this case. Derek is continually showing up and asking questions and he is distracting Elizabeth. She is attracted to Derek and his sexy Texas drawl, even though she doesn’t want to be. Derek wants to explore the irresistible chemistry between them but Elizabeth keeps pulling back. She doesn’t trust him and is afraid to let guard down.


I love and devour everything Laura Griffin writes. Her stories are always filled with intrigue, suspense and romance, my favorite combination. In this story only bits and pieces of information are given out, so the reader slowly puts it all together. The only downside to this story for me was it contains more action than romance. Derek and Elizabeth have a sizzling chemistry when they are together and I would have enjoyed a little more romance. I admire Derek and Elizabeth they are both goal driven and constantly striving for excellence in everything they pursue. Derek’s a nice guy. He really likes Elizabeth and hasn’t been able to forget her since they met a year ago, but he loves being a Navy and he’s gone a lot. This is an action packed story as they race against time trying to chase down clues to stop the terrorists.

Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books