Beyond Limits (Tracers, #8)

by Laura Griffin

[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