Unlocked releases TOMORROW!
Book links:
Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Goodreads
Synopsis:
Who is Sebastian Lock?
The heart can lead you to dangerous places. Abandoned by the man she loves, with nothing more than sweet riddles for an explanation, Sophia Pearce felt like her life was crumbling before her eyes. And then they came for her. Now, things will never be the same.
Confronted with the truth about Sebastian’s identity, she’s thrust into a high stakes world beyond anything she could have imagined. A world that threatens much more than just her feelings. Sebastian’s enemies will stop at nothing to get what they want, and they want her.
Their passion for one another consumes them, but as danger mounts, and loyalties are tested, Sophia must answer one simple question. What is she willing to risk for love?
My review:
Unlocked is the final book in The Alpha Group series by Maya Cross and picks up where the second book in the series left off…..which was quite the cliffhanger. Well, let me say, the action and suspense in this third installment was the perfect ending to this intense trilogy!
After the devastating breakup with Sebastian and the loss of her career, Sophia was trying to figure out what to do next. Those plans were interrupted when she finds herself being kept hostage after being kidnapped from her home. What could anyone possibly want from her? Clearly this has to do with Sebastian and the secret life he was trying to save her from. Does he know he has put her right in the middle of danger? Will he come to her rescue?
Sebastian will never forgive himself for getting his former love killed all those years ago. Even though no one has ever blamed him for Liv’s death, he knows his life in the Alpha Group had to be somewhat responsible. Now, getting the information that Sophia has been kidnapped, he refuses to let history repeat itself and will do whatever it takes to get Sophia back safe. But the question is, will he be able to keep himself at a distance once he gets her back? He must keep her safe, and if that means staying away as he had originally planned when he broke up with her, then that’s what he must do….no matter how much it breaks his heart.
Sophia and Sebastian have more to overcome than either of them realize. After getting Sophia back, and trying to keep her safe, they realize there’s no way they can deny what’s between them, and with a little faith and trust, they give their relationship another go. Soon enough, they are thrust into more danger than ever before and it’s soon apparent that they only have each other to rely on. Sebastian isn’t sure whom he can trust in the Alpha Group anymore. With threats mounting against them and very little leads to go on, it’s clear they must go off the grid and try to solve who is behind the mess they are living.
Whew! This was the most intense, action packed story out of the series and I adored it! It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire read and more than once I went into a nail biting frenzy. We finally get to learn what the Alpha Group is all about and what Sebastian’s role is and it’s clear there are some heavy hitters in this group. It’s pretty powerful and not something to be messed with. Unfortunately, the threats seem to be coming from an insider. The journey Sophia and Sebastian have to travel on to get to the bottom of things is INTENSE! The twists and turns were fantastic and holy hell…..the ending was a twist I never in a million years saw coming! Way to go, Maya! As always, Sophia is one kick ass heroine and she really showed just how strong she is in Unlocked. What a gal! I feel like we were able to see a more vulnerable and a softer side to Sebastian, and it was a really nice change of pace and just added to the charm of his whole yummy package. Oh, and speaking of yummy, even with their lives on the line, there were plenty of hot and sexy scenes. Maya does sexy so well! One of my favorite things about Unlocked was the dual POV. It was a real treat to get into Sebastian’s head.
Overall, I am so happy with the way Maya wrapped up this series. We got all the answers we have been waiting for with a whole lot of juicy suspense and action! I loved it and I’m sure all of you Maya Cross fans will too. Thank you, Maya, for a fantastic end to a fantastic series!
Four Loves
About the author:
Maya Cross is a writer who enjoys making people blush. Growing up with a mother who worked in a book store, she read a lot from a very young age, and soon enough picked up a pen of her own. She’s tried her hands at a whole variety of genres including horror, science fiction, and fantasy, but funnily enough, it was the sexy stuff that stuck. She has now started this pen name as an outlet for her spicier thoughts (they were starting to overflow). She likes her heroes strong but mysterious, her encounters sizzling, and her characters true to life.
She believes in writing familiar narratives told with a twist, so most of her stories will feel comfortable, but hopefully a little unique. Whatever genre she’s writing, finding a fascinating concept is the first, and most important step.
The Alpha Group is her first attempt at erotic romance.
When she’s not writing, she’s playing tennis, trawling her home town of Sydney for new inspiration, and drinking too much coffee.