by Laura Griffin
Series: Tracers #8
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Source: Publisher
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FBI agent Elizabeth LeBlanc is still caught in the aftermath of her last big case when she runs into the one man from her past who is sure to rock her equilibrium even more. Navy SEAL Derek Vaughn is back home from a harrowing rescue mission in which he found evidence of a secret terror cell on US soil. Elizabeth knows he’ll do anything to unravel the plot—including seducing her for information. And despite the risks involved, she’s tempted to let him. Together with the forensics experts at the Delphi Center, Derek and Elizabeth are closing in on the truth, but it may not be fast enough to avert a devastating attack… Following in the bestselling tradition of the Tracers series, includingExposed, Scorched, and Twisted, Beyond Limits pulls out all the stops with Griffin’s most gripping thriller yet.
Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin is the eighth book in her Tracers series featuring FBI agent Elizabeth LeBlanc. Despite not reading any of the previous novels, I was able to jump right in and enjoyed this action packed romantic suspense. A second chance romance and terroristic threat on US soil kept me flipping the pages.
Elizabeth LeBlanc is an FBI agent feeling a little off her game, after her last assignment left her injured. Back on the job, she is called in to work on a special assignment in Texas. Imagine her surprise when an intelligence meeting has her sitting across from Derek Vaughn. Derek is a drop dead gorgeous Navy Seal, dedicated to cause and country. He and his team uncovered Intel overseas about a threat on American soil. That Intel cost the life of one of his teammates and he is determined to get answers.
Elizabeth has feelings for Derek, as these two have a history but she is practical and taking two steps back because he is so wrong for her. Ooo I loved the chemistry, tension, banter and swoons between these two. Elizabeth has missed Derek and he her, but they lead such different lives and Elizabeth is thinking it will be too painful if she lets him in. Not me dear Lizzy because Derek has me swooning. I love a take-charge alpha. Derek’s ability to gather Intel and the way he looks at Elizabeth; well let us just say I am a fan.
The case is intense as they uncovers threats in Texas. Elizabeth tries to bring Derek in through the proper channels, and despite the no go, they end up crossing paths as they both investigate. Griffin writes a well-paced, realistic suspense and I loved watching all of the players’ piece together clues to thwart the terrorist plans. At times, it was nail biting and I lost myself within the story.
I love that Derek and Elizabeth shared a past as it allowed me to quickly connect and root for a happily ever after. Griffin combines snark, tender moments and delicious page melting heat as the romance progresses. While this is part of the series, I loved that I was able to dive in and received a complete romance along with the case. An epilogue had me smiling and I fully intend to continue the series.
Fans of romantic suspense will enjoy Griffin’s cast of characters, swoon worthy romance and the intense case she takes us on in Beyond Limits.
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Olivia
I haven’t read any of the books in this series, but this one has been widely popular. I am glad you were able to get right into the story and enjoyed the relationship between the two characters. I think the intense mystery would make me want to read this!
kimbacaffeinate
I really appreciate that you could jump in mid-stream like this and enjoy it
Blessie (Mischievous Reads)
Ooh, I just got this book from Netgalley! Glad this book could be read as a standalone, because I haven’t read any of her books either! I love me a good realistic romantic suspense! Awesome review!
New follower via Bloglovin! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Awesome that you picked it up..enjoy Blessie
Julie Whiteley
Outstanding review! Laura Griffin is one of the best in RS. Thanks for posting such a comprehensive review and spotlight..
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Julie, I fully intend to read more of her work 🙂
Ramona
I love romantic suspense, especially when the “he” is a take-charge alpha male! A straight-out romance would probably be a little boring, but when you add the suspense element – and I mean, terrorists…! Navy Seals…! Homeland, anyone…? – the effect has to be WOW! Loving your review, again, sorry to be repeating myself, but it’s true 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Yeah, I love an alpha too Ramona 🙂
Tyler H Jolley
Wow, she has really mastered the art of her series if you were able to jump into book 8 and it still worked! That’s awesome!
kimbacaffeinate
Right, I loved that aspect
Sharon - Obsession with Books
I really need to get back into romantic suspense; it might get me out of this reading slump! I love the sounds of the characters, suspense and the romance.
A great review Kimba! Sharon – Obsession with Books
kimbacaffeinate
I love this genre..you get an intense read and a little swoon
Kara
This sounds awesome. I love a take charge Alpha too, and it’s in Texas, bonus!
kimbacaffeinate
It’s always bigger and better in Texas 🙂
Brandi Breathes Books
Gorgeous cover and like the sound of the suspenseful writing.
kimbacaffeinate
It was well done Brandi
Angela Adams
Laura Griffin is one of the best at writing suspense! Thanks for the post!!
kimbacaffeinate
I am glad I read this Angela
Braine Talk Supe
A series book that can stand on its own. That’s a good thing. And from te sound of it, I won’t be surprised to see you read and review the previous books. I love the cover art too! So pretty
kimbacaffeinate
LOL, I cringe at going back..so many on my tbr pile, but I am sure I will get the next one!
Candace
For some reason I tend to not like books where the characters are FBI (or some other agency). I don’t know why, it just bores me or something. I’m sure it really just depends on the book. This has a great cover though and I love the suspense aspect of it.
kimbacaffeinate
Oh bummer, well we cannot like every genre..my least fav is contemporary YA
ShootingStarsMag
I don’t think I know this series. I’m glad to hear you could jump in with a later book and still really enjoy it!
kimbacaffeinate
Yes, each works as a standalone although I imagine the protagonists growth and what molds her would be good to see from the beginning.
blodeuedd
Sounds good, suspenseful and..romantic 😉
kimbacaffeinate
Yep it’s like peanut butter and chocolate..perfect together 🙂
Sophia Rose
This sounds awesome. I’ve just recently gotten back into romantic suspense and have not tried Laura’s books. Looks like I need to rectify that. A SEAL and a mission and a lady FBI agent, oh yes!
kimbacaffeinate
Right..this was really well done and balanced
Lily
Ah this one looks so unbelievably kickass. Anything with a female FBI agent is bound to be amazing, Plus, romantic suspense? I’M SMILING ALREADY 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Hehe keep smiling and enjoy!
Red Iza
Good romantic suspense, yes please, more !
kimbacaffeinate
One of my favorite flavors of romance too 🙂
Debbie Haupt
Nice review Kim I LOVED the book, and yes is does stand well alone but if you get a chance the background you get reading the novels in order is invaluable.
She’s become one of my go to for crime drama/romance
kimbacaffeinate
*looks at TBR pile*maybe not backwards but I will be going forward
Sarah
I’ve been really digging the FBI/catching terrorists type thing in my tv shows here lately. This sounds like a winner! Adding to my TBR 😀
kimbacaffeinate
I enjoy them too Sarah 🙂
Terri
Nice review! Good to know that you don’t need to read the previous books, as I’m always hesitant to start in the middle of a series. I don’t usually read romantic suspense, but I can’t seem to resist hot Navy SEALs!
kimbacaffeinate
Yep you can dive in and read all about the yummy Navy Seal
Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
I hate starting in the middle of a series! Glad to hear that this one worked out for you.
kimbacaffeinate
Nope I had no problem at all, and was delighted
Grace MyBookSnack
I’m so glad to hear you liked this one, because I actually started this last night! My first time reading her. I read on her website that this series are all standalone, but now that I’m reading this one I’m now curious about the the others. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy..I look forward to your thoughts on it
Aurian
Great review Kimba, I have some of her books on my shelves, need to pick them up!
kimbacaffeinate
Oh cool..I am curious as to what you have
Ro
Wow! She’s written 8 books and haven’t heard about any of them. Looks like I’ll be busy trying to find all of these because it sounds like a great series. Hugs…
kimbacaffeinate
LOL, yeah and they are all big hits. I am glad I tried it
Jenny
“I love a take-charge alpha.”
ME TOO KIM! They never fail to make me swoon. Is Derek in all the previous books too? Just wondering how the romantic element plays out in those since this is book 8. I know you don’t know for sure since you haven’t read the previous 7, but it makes me curious. Lovely review as always:)
kimbacaffeinate
She met him in a previous book and they had a little fling I believe from what folks said it was 2 books prior. This totally works as a standalone.
Katherine
I’m loving these kinds of thriller/romance books right now so this definitely sounds promising. I also really like that I can jump right into the series. Great review. You’re killing my TBR!
kimbacaffeinate
It totally worked, and she did a great job of recapping
Nick
I adore that cover and wohoo, second chance romance! The romance in this one sounds fantastic, Kim! And so does the plot.
Great review, Kim!
kimbacaffeinate
It was Nick and I loved how balanced the two threads were
Amir
I haven’t read romantic suspense in awhile and this sounds awesome! The characters too! I like that both hero and heroine have a pasg because you’re right, it is easier to connect and root for the two when you know they liked each other but circumstances is keeping them apart. I will definitely check this out out
kimbacaffeinate
Yeah that little past experience created delicious tension and banter
Jeann
Wow, an intelligence officer and Navy Seal, HELLO! Sounds like the romance had the perfect amount of banter too! Great review Kimba.
kimbacaffeinate
Right..perfect combo
Jennifer Bielman
Sounds like a great suspense. I too love watching character piece a puzzle together ever so slowly.
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed, thanks Jennifer
Bea
This series is on my list to read and I’m delighted to hear that you could jump in at book eight.
kimbacaffeinate
I was skeptic but they assured me I could and I am very glad that I did
Priscilla and her Books
Very cool! I love reading suspense, especially when it features a badass female protagonist 😀
kimbacaffeinate
Exactly..I love a girl who carries a gun and knows how to use it 🙂
kindlemom1
For some reason I have never heard of this series before but it sounds like it is a pretty good one, especially if it is still going strong after eight books! Great review Kim!
kimbacaffeinate
Yeah, I was really glad to have received it.
Melliane
I r eally loved the cover! When I saw it I didn’t realize that it was a book part of a series. I’ll have to check the others out. In any case the romance between the 2 sounds really great! It maks me want to discover all that. thanks!
kimbacaffeinate
This totally works as standalone Melliane so you can just dive in
Benish
I love reading books about women in law forces, it sounds fascinating. Glad you enjoyed the book!
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Benish, I am glad S&S gave me the chance to read it
Danielle Romero
Great review. I’ve actually never heard of this series but it is making its way to my TBR list for sure. I like that it has a strong female lead and an HEA at the end. Romantic suspense is something I don’t dabble in often but this one seems worth it and I do really love this cover.
kimbacaffeinate
I really enjoy romantic suspense, especially when the case is strong
Faye
Oh, man, I haven’t heard of this series before, but a female FBI agent is already making me want this book AND THE REST OF THE BOOKS. I can already feel it would be greater than my James Patterson collection haha
kimbacaffeinate
LOL, I enjoy Patterson too, but love the romance mixed in.