Shamrock tackles a fairly dark subject: human trafficking. Violet was kidnapped and held by a group of traffickers. She isn't forced into sex, but she is assaulted and tortured. However, the guys from Linear Tactical save the day. As you can imagine, the story doesn't end there.
Aiden, aka Shamrock, knows Violet needs his help and he isn't going to leave her behind. This is another "insta-love" kind of story because Aiden feels drawn to her immediately. Once he saves her, he wants to be in her life. But, when she offers herself to him, he declines....men. Aiden decided that she was too young and too recently traumatized to be making decisions. I hate heroes who make decisions for the heroines. Violet is smart and tough; Aiden treating her like she can't make her own decisions is just rude. Then, he does it AGAIN later in the story. It was irritating. However, Violet is delightful! She is incredibly bright and hard working. After her trauma, she realizes she doesn't want to be a chemical engineer any more. Her passion is baking and she is going to open her own bakery. The story of Violet's growth and rise from trauma is the captivating part of Shamrock for sure. Aiden isn't a bad hero; I even understand why he did some of the things he did. However, I wished he would have been more thoughtful with some of his actions.
Shamrock is perfect for fans of romantic suspense and those who want to see a heroine rise above her trauma. Violet is a wonderfully written character that will snag the hearts of readers. Also, if you read her Omega Sector series, you will love the little cameo mention!
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: no
- Trope: kidnapping, small town
- Triggers: human trafficking
- Series/Standalone: stand alone within an interconnected series
- Cliffhanger: no
- HEA: yes
Buried Lies by Kaylea Cross, Taken by Cynthia Eden, Rescuing Rayne by Susan Stoker...then you will probably like Shamrock!
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