Desperate Girls

This book sucked me in start to finish. Loved the suspense and the unexpected twists! Moving on to the next one in the series

Talk about excited about reading Desperate Girls. I love all the books by Laura Griffin and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. Even better, Desperate Girls is the first book in the Wolfe Security series (Yay! more swoony alpha guys to look forward to). Not that I didn't miss the Tracer series' characters and I'm selfishly hoping for more books in that world. Desperate Girls begins with the murder of a prominent judge. This murder is linked to a known murderer and rapist who recently escaped from prison. The judge used to be a prosecutor and she was the one responsible for putting him behind bars. Brynn Holloran is a defense attorney. She's ruthless in court and she's always prepared for whatever happens there. Her next case is extremely important to her. She believes the accused is actually innocent. She wants to do anything in her power to make sure he's a free man. When the news of the judge's death gets to her, she's shell-shocked. Brynn used to be a prosecutor and she worked for the demised judge. Brynn's boss is convinced her life is in danger. He doesn't want Brynn or Ross, another lawyer in the firm, to be the next victims. He hires Wolfe Security to prevent any damage. Erick is an ex-secret service agent. He now works for Wolfe Security. His job is to protect Brynn. It does bother him that he's attracted to her but he can't let himself get distracted by it or she could suffer the consequences. Romantic Suspense, when done well, is a pleasure to read. Laura Griffin knows the exact combination of action and romance to inject into her books to make it work. She made Brynn a strong heroine. Although in the beginning, Brynn was not pleased with her security entourage and a couple of times she rebelled against it. Not very smart on her part. However, once she knew the threat was real, she followed their lead without questions. Eric knew his job. He was a man of a few words but no one could say he was not the take charge kind of guy. He was secure in his ability to protect her and defend her from any threat. He tried to avoid falling for her but sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants. Desperate Girls is written in three different points of views. Brynn and Erick have one. So does the female police officer investigating the case. There is one character crossover from the Tracers series and a couple of interesting male cops too. The twist at the end was unexpected but welcomed. Cliffhanger: No 4/5 Fangs

I couldn't. Put it down lost sleep burnt the bacon this was really a suspension filled book till the last page

Desperate Girls is the first book in Ms. Griffin’s Wolfe Security series. Wolfe Security is a group of top notch men and women who provide private security. We first learned of Wolfe Security in Ms. Griffin’s Tracers Series. Wolfe Security is hired by defense attorney Reggie Gunn to protect two of his attorneys, Brynn Holloran and Ross Foley, as they gear up to defend a young man on a murder charge. Brynn firmly believes her client is innocent. One of Brynn’s former associates is brutally murdered and they suspect James Corby, an escaped murderer, is behind her murder. Brynn was co-counsel at his trial. The threat against Brynn is real and very intense. Erik Morgan is assigned by Wolfe Security to head the detail protecting Brynn and Ross. Eric was a Secret Service Agent before he joined Wolfe Security. He is very focused and detailed in his protection. He expects everyone to fall into line and do exactly what he says. Brynn, however, firmly believes she needs to be in control. She is used to doing things her way and doesn’t much like being told what she can and cannot do. As Brynn prepares for her trial, she and Lindsey Leary, the police investigator charged with finding James Corby, actively search for anything that will help catch this killer. Erik just wants to protect his clients. The chemistry between Erik and Brynn is smoking! They are attracted to each other and while Brynn is okay with that, Erik has a code he follows that doesn’t allow emotional or physical attachment to his client. The journey to the end was filled with suspense, mystery, romance and turn-the-page action. Desperate Girls is what romantic suspense should be. I love this new series. Wolfe Security is filled with men and women who will put their lives on line to protect their clients. I am eager for more stories to come. I highly recommend this book. Ms. Griffin is an auto-buy author for me. I have read all her books and eagerly look forward to her next one.

My reviews are different than most reviews. You can/have read the synopsis, I'm sure, so I tell you why I like or dislike a book. Analogy: I'm a cook (this does relate to my review). Sometimes I cook a really GOOD meal...enjoyable...wouldn't want to miss it....appreciated by the diners. Then, at times, I cook a FANTASTIC meal! Everybody wants to be there for dinner. It's exciting and the meal is perfect. Desserts are Betty Crocker beautiful. Just a "WOW" meal. I outdid myself!! And, finally, I MAY at times, cook a meal that just didn't fulfill my expectations....was a little bland...just didn't turn out the way I planned, but it's better than nothing. For me, DESPERATE GIRLS is like a "GOOD" meal. I enjoyed the story very much. I really like Erik and Brynn but wish their characters and relationship had developed more. I wanted to know more about them. I really like Brynn when she was in court. I recommend this book especially for mystery/romance readers; and, I wouldn't want to miss reading it. I'm looking forward to this new series.

Laura Griffin’s newest release, Desperate Girls, is a break from her long-running Tracers series – sort of. It follows the bodyguard/woman in peril trope, but it is SO much more than that. As always, the author writes an incredibly detailed, tight suspense plot with an amazing subplot guaranteed to zing the reader at the end of the book. The main characters are multi-dimensional with numerous layers the reader uncovers slowly. I particularly liked how the author revealed their pasts, gradually, like peeling the layers of an artichoke to get to the juicy core. Brynn Halloran is no pushover, she can’t afford to because of her reputation as a bulldog defense lawyer. Erik Morgan is the tall, dark and yummy alpha-male from Wolfe Security, assigned to protect her. The slow simmer begins and culminates with a bang – literally. I especially like the drop in of some of the characters from the author’s Tracers series. All in all, a very solid book and a great offshoot and addition to her other series.

I thoroughly enjoy Ms. Griffin's Tracers series -- characters are clearly defined and generally act with intelligence. The plots are romantic suspense that gives a goodly amount of tension and action and the romance generally makes sense. I didn't get this with "Desperate Girls." First, I could not figure out what was up with the title -- okay not a big thing, but - - -? Second, the female character came across as a full-on brat rather than a strong woman most of the way through the book. TSTL female characters are frustrating to me and Brynn's unwillingness to listen to the security team's advice had me shaking my head. Obviously, I did not appreciate this plot device. Third, the head of security was so besotted with this bratty attorney that he could barely stay focused on his job -- must have sex -- really? I have more discontent with this novel, but enough already. Why three stars instead of two? I really like Ms. Griffin's writing and if I ignored the most obvious silly pieces, I had some enjoyment in the read.

Brynn Holloran is a feisty, no nonsense lawyer who does her job well which means she has enemies. Erik Morgan is from Wolfe Security and is Brynn’s security detail lead who takes his job seriously to protect and step in the line of fire when necessary. It starts off with the both have a job to do and are focused on that job. Then feelings get muddied and their relationship becomes more than just the job. Brynn’s current case is to protect the innocent when a past case comes to haunt her. Erik does everything he is trained to do, and then some, to ensure Brynn’s safety. Laura Griffin does a great job detailing the intricacies of the cases, surroundings and describing the perilous journey from innocence until proven guilty a couple times over in this story. This book is fascinating. It holds your attention from start to finish. There is suspense, mystery, intrigue and romance mixed in to make a whole lot of a worthwhile read. Wow! I am looking forward to the next Wolfe Security book!