Review ‘Covert Games’ by Katie Reus

Title: Covert Games

Author: Katie Reus

Publishers: KR Press, LLC

Page Count: 300

ISBN: 9781635560541

Goodreads Rating: 4.62

She was supposed to be a means to an end… Redemption Harbor Consulting’s greatest enemy, Alexei Kuznetsov, is in their sights. For RHC cofounder Leighton, toppling the treacherous criminal’s empire is one more small step toward making up for his own past. To destroy Kuznetsov, he’ll go through the Russian’s niece, a woman Leighton suspects may also be guilty of dirty deeds. A woman he doesn’t count on wanting…who boils his blood and makes Leighton want things he doesn’t deserve with someone he can’t have. Now she’s everything to him… Despite other prospects, family loyalty has Lucy Carreras running one of her uncle’s prosperous hotels. But the longer she observes its operations, the more she believes the elegant establishment is host to some shady exploits. When her suspicions are confirmed by Leighton—a dangerous man straight out of her fantasies—Lucy’s entire world explodes when she learns just how evil her uncle’s sins are. Now she can’t stand by and let it continue. She and Leighton will take Alexei down together…if they can survive the deadly storm hurtling toward them.

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Three years ago I listened to an audiobook of a Christmas book written by Katie Reus. I loved that story! So when I saw ‘Covert Games’ on Netgalley I requested a copy as soon as possible. And I couldn’t be more excited when I found out I was approved to read an ARC. Although ‘Covert Games’ is the sixth book in the Redemption Harbor series, it can be read as a standalone.

In ‘Covert Games’ we follow Leighton and his team while they are working on taking down there greatest enemy, Alexei Kuznetov. To get to him, Leighton is going undercover to get close to Alexei’s niece Lucy and to find out more about her criminal uncle. But soon Leighton finds out Lucy is much more than only a pawn in a dangerous game.

First of all, although this book can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the other books in the series too. I haven’t, but I really wish I had because while I was reading this book I felt like I missed information about the characters. Mostly I felt like I missed a connection with these characters that a lot of other readers do seem to have. At least that is what I think after seeing a view of the other reviews about this book.

There are two main characters in this book, Leighton and Lucy. Leighton is supposedly this broody and sexy guy with a dark past and not much in his life that he really cares about. And I honestly didn’t really like his character. Especially since one of the first things he says to Lucy is this sex related sentence that in real-life would make me run as fast as I can. And sadly I just couldn’t get passed that.
Lucy’s character on the other hand was one I enjoyed reading about. She was tough, hardworking and not afraid to speak her mind. I loved reading about her character. And although I didn’t really get her relationship with Leighton, I was rooting for her character to find happiness.

Next to these two main characters there were a lot of other characters that are main characters in the other books in this series. I can imagine it would be fun to read about them again in this book. To me, as a new reader of this series all those different characters where just a little confusing.

Suspense wise I think this book was really good. There was a lot going on, and I was curious to find out what would happen next. There were definitely several moments that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Overall this book wasn’t really for me. But I seriously suspect it mostly is because I haven’t read the other books in this series. And I can easily see Katie Reus’s writing is good enough to keep you hooked to her books. Although I’m not a big fan of this book, I definitely want to read the first book in this series so I can see what I’m missing out on.

Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, & IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense. For more information about Katie please visit her website. Or visit her on Twitter and Facebook.

Maureen Bakker

Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always!  Facebook | Instagram