All he planned to do was clean out his late grandfather's home and bug out, back to his friends, those who work with him at ARES Security. Rafe Vargas certainly didn't plan to get caught up in the old case of the Newton Slayer, someone they claimed could KILL WITHOUT MERCY... but something about Annie White draws him in. And soon this man who survived as a prisoner of the Taliban wants nothing more than to release her from the prison her past has held her in for so many years.

Annie is drawn back to Newton, Iowa, though nothing good can come of returning to her father's crime scene. But she is back because there are unanswered questions and more women are missing. She never planned to get involved with the tall, handsome, very protective stranger. A stranger who soon becomes as important to her as finding the answers.

KILL WITHOUT MERCY will have you on the edge of your seat from the first word. In the midst of a very intriguing mystery you will find a clear romance brewing between Rafe and Annie. A perfect match ... both survivors, both intelligent and both with secrets and skeletons. Author Alexandra Ivy debuts her new series Ares Security with KILL WITHOUT MERCY and is a fascinating and engrossing beginning. There is just enough information, especially on the guys who form the ARES Security agency, to whet the appetite but not so much it bogs down the action or takes away from Rafe and Annie's adventure. The romance is steamy and well written, not just plopped in for effect; it really did flow with the rhythm of the book. As a sucker for haunted heroes and brothers of the heart, I enjoyed the touches of side stories and hints of the personalities of the men who make up this series and can't wait to see what else Ms. Ivy has planned. If you want an action packed, steamy and hard-hitting mystery with a number of unexpected twists, then pick up KILL WITHOUT MERCY and you will not be disappointed.

Book Summary

From the hellhole of a Taliban prison to sweet freedom, five brave military heroes have made it home—and they’re ready to take on the civilian missions no one else can. Individually they’re intimidating. Together they’re invincible. They’re the men of ARES Security.

Rafe Vargas is only in Newton, Iowa, to clear out his late grandfather’s small house. As the covert ops specialist for ARES Security, he's eager to get back to his new life in Texas. But when he crosses paths with Annie White, a haunted beauty with skeletons in her closet, he can't just walk away—not when she’s clearly in danger…

There’s a mysterious serial killer on the loose with a link to Annie’s dark past. And the closer he gets, the deeper Rafe’s instinct to protect kicks in. But even with his considerable skill, Annie’s courage, and his ARES buddies behind him, the slaying won’t stop. Now it’s only a matter of time before Annie’s next—unless they can unravel a history of deadly lies that won’t be buried.

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