Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review

I have not read the first in this series, however this did not affect my reading of book 2.

There is a heck of a lot going on in Mercenary. From the strange man on her doorstep to the last word, Madelyn and Declan's story is full of mystery, suspense, intrigue and is packing a whole lot of heat.

I was never completely sure who is the good guy, who I could trust, and who I liked or didn't like.

I did like Declan, even with all his coming and going, faffing around trying to make up his mind about Madelyn. I wanted to junk punch him and hug him at the same time.

I liked that Madelyn wasn't one of those woe-is-me women. She was pretty tough considering what was going on.

it has been a few days and I still haven't made up my mind about the instigator of all Madelyn's current problems. Not sure whether I love or hate them for things that have happened.

It did take me a few reads to get through this book - but this is probably just me and my headspace at the time.

This is my first Michele Mannon book, and I will read more as I come across them.