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Brothers in Arms - Book 3 in the Morgan and Fairchild Series
Brothers in Arms - Book 3 in the Morgan and Fairchild Series
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Four years ago, Andrew Butcher dropped off the grid. Now he is back, and determined to reconnect with his family. But Andrew is playing a dangerous game. In accepting the position as head of security for a known criminal, he risks alienating those he respects and admires – starting with Ellen Parker.
Ellen is a former Troop Commander with the Royal Artillery. In her role at Morgan and Fairchild, she has a reputation for being tough, loyal, and someone who always gets the job done. Andrew and Ellen share a past, one she would sooner forget. But circumstances force her hand, and though Ellen tries to resist, every road leads back to Andrew and a case that will change everything.
There's something about the great sense of camaraderie and banter between Barker-Simpson's characters that feels like hanging out with friends. I think it's this that always hooks me in, meaning I breeze through and finish the story in just a couple of sittings.
I really appreciate that though these books are set within a male-dominated world, there is always a presence of strong women - noteably Ellen and the gutsy Holly this time around.
I like that characters from other books in the series appear, but each story is able to stand on its own. There's intrigue, steamy romance, action, character development (particularly within Imogen's sensitive sub-plot) and solid writing. Plus, I'm a sucker for a good human/animal bond, like the one between Andrew and Blue. Once again, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Melissa is one of the stand-out writers when it comes to character development. Her dialogue, the ability to get to know her characters in scene, and the authenticity of their interactions are second to none. Read this not only for the story, but to analyze how to build your actors the right way.
Brothers in Arms is the third installment of Melissa Barker-Simpson's Morgan and Fairchild series.
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