Review originally posted here: http://thebookpushers.com/2011/12/23/...Publisher: Re-released Avon TitlePublish Date: Out Now!How I got this book: eARC from AuthorI first read Low’s short story in the SEAL of my dreams anthology, I was hooked! The romance was great and the story was jam packed with action. I was expecting another high-octane romantic suspense, and although it started a little slower than I anticipated, I enjoyed it.Hawk is undercover in one of the worst assignments ever. He can’t break his cover and protect the innocent women he sees day in and day out, and that is slowly eating away at him. His primary mission is to find a certain weapon and make sure it doesn’t land into the wrong hands. About the only good thing about this assignment is Amber, his sexy CIA contact.Amber deals in information, and while she isn’t exactly on the up-and-up, she works hard to protect those who can’t help themselves. As Hawk goes further undercover, and uses his position to try and help Amber’s side agenda, his cover is broken. Together he and Amber must travel around an unfamiliar country side, looking for a weapon and evading those after them.Like I said, this book started a little slower than I was expecting. In the short story I read, we were dropped right into the action, and I was hoping that this story would have just as much. Although it took us awhile to get to that, once it came I felt as if the story just flew along, roped me in and kept me engaged and turning the page as quickly as possible.I totally fell for Hawk, from the very beginning. It’s almost painful to watch him struggle with keeping his cover, especially when it’s so obvious that he doesn’t want to have to force himself to be friendly with Dilaver. Every time he was forced to watch something so horrific, listening to him justify not doing anything in his head, my heart just broke for Hawk and I wanted to wrap him up in a big hug.I wasn’t a huge fan of Amber at first, and it took awhile for me to really warm up to her character. I’m not exactly sure why, and I think it wasn’t until she had to witness just how awful things were for the young girls she rescued that I really felt a connection to her character.In the past year or so I’ve read a good handful of books dealing with sex trafficking and human slavery, but this book did not have as much of a happy ending as the others did, and it was much more descriptive in the horrific things that young women have to endure once forced into that life. It was awful and tragic and at times so hard to read, and yet at the same time it was enlightening and hopefully. But a warning, anyone who has a hard time stomaching these issues, you will probably want to steer clear.I was also interested in a lot of the secondary characters. I am definitely going to have to go back and read the other books in this series, especially the one after this that deals with Amber’s partner the mysterious Lily. The story line with Lily was left wide open, and I can’t wait to find out what happens to her.All in all I enjoyed my second Low story. The suspense part of the plot was done very well, and while not very mysterious, the book had an overall creepy feeling to it, especially since it dealt with some very heavy issues. The romance between Hawk and Amber was very hot, and I found myself cheering these two on, especially once they went on the run together. I will definitely be looking for more of Low’s work in the future.I give Hunter a B-
Second in the 'Crossfire' series, the first was The Protector which was a mix of military action, romance and helping the exploited youth in South East Asia. So needless to say I was interested in learning more about the characters, but this is about the co-leader of the American special ops team that we meet in the The Protector and three months have passed and he finds himself in Macedonia in the midst of a snow storm when he gets attacked and drugged (whilst totally buck naked which I don't understand so it must be a man thing). The revenge that Hawk gets in the end is funny and I totally never guessed what the 'code' was about food which is so in league with Hawk's two obsessions, Hamburgers and sexy women.The secondary romance between Brad and Lily is sweet as Lily tries to avoid the attraction whilst Brad tries so hard to tempt her. It does makes sense that adults are going to have emotional baggage and when ou start to date someone new that you have to go through all that baggage. But some people maybe beyond help and for sanity sake, you should just cut and run.There is a lot of politics and maneuverings between the characters because everyone has trust issues, but this is a peaceful war zone. I'm not sure how surprised I was about Lily, but it did makes sense that not every one can have a HEA. The next story is set up in the last chapter.I did like seeing the old faces in the end it was nice to have a mini-reunion of the SEAL team.300ish pages and kindle freebie2 stars
What do You think about The Hunter (2005)?
This is where I started with Gennita Low, the book that made me want to read everything by her. It's a very dark world of trafficing in women. Well, girls actually. Hard to handle in places.Hero is in a very dark spot, having infiltrated the organization and having to watch the abuse go on, because it is not his mission and he can't tip his hand yet by stopping it.Heroine is working in her own way to help the kidnapped girls, in a very dangerous spot, trusting practically no one, but she wants to trust Hawk.Worked for me. Wish I'd started with the very first book, though. It's always better to start at the beginning. Not that I really needed it. The book stands alone. But I do like to go in order.
—Teresa Hill
This book had everything I love in a RS genre book. The dominant, kick-ass alpha male type. A spunky, sassy, kick-ass heroine who can hold her own in a fight. Although Amber doesn't need Hawk to swoop in and come to her rescue she's smart enough to let him in and they find love in the process. I love that she's not the damsel in distress type character and is strong physically, mentally and emotionally all on her own and although Hawk is a dominating alpha he doesn't try to change who Amber is at her core. He loves her because of all of that. Love Gennita Low's stories!
—Mistie
The Characters: Hawk McMillanAmber HutchensFrom the get go, The Hunter is a smart, suspenseful and sexy story - everything a reader would want in a romantic suspense. Hawk McMillan is not only capable, well-trained, and well-sculpted (after all, he is a SEAL), he is also intelligent, kind, compassionate and loving. As a dealer in information, she is not only a contract operative but a street smart, cheeky, smart-ass heroine. The highlight of the book is the give and take in their relationship. There is a balance to the relationship and it is fun. Did I mention that there interactions are also very sexy and hot? Yup, definitely scorching. In a Nutshell;This is a sexy, entertaining and relevant read. Read a more complete review at my blog: http://loveaffairwithanereader.blogsp...
—Sunny
