As a sucker for romantic suspense, Against All Odds completely hit the mark for me. This is the first book in Brittney Sahin’s Delta Shield Security series, and what a gripping, high stakes kickoff it was! I love a good "off the books government agency" plotline, and this delivered on that front with tension, danger, and just the right amount of spice.

The story opens with an explosive meet cute between Ryder and Seraphina during an undercover op. He’s there with his private security team, she’s got her own secret agenda. What follows is a slow burn thrill ride with instalust, a found family vibe, and enough action to keep you turning the pages.

Ryder is your classic alpha hero; he is protective, loyal, and completely down bad for Seraphina, even if she’s pushing him away. Seraphina is fierce, capable, and on a mission of her own. I loved that she wasn’t a damsel in distress, but a woman out for justice. The chemistry between them was palpable, and I appreciated that there wasn’t any OW/OM drama or third act breakup, but just a little jealousy to spice things up.

While this can be read as a standalone, I’ll admit I was a little confused at times with all the crossover characters from Brittney’s other series. I did still enjoy it, but I felt I was missing a little something since I have not read her other work. 

All in all, this book delivered exactly what I hoped for: romance, suspense, and a pairing that had me rooting for them from the jump. I'm already excited for Reed and Alex’s stories. Bring on the rest of the Delta Shield team!

Thank you to NetGalley, Brittney Sahin, and Montlake Publishing for the ARC!