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Ethan Garrett meets Darcy Prescott at a gathering of the U.S. embassy in Peru where they fall wildly in love with each other and decide after very short time to get married. Although the marriage starts very promising, the relationship can't endure Ethan's work related change in behavior - he becomes more and more introvert and having seen a lot as a Special Force operator, he asks Darcy to leave her position at the different U.S. embassies by applying for a position back in the States. Darcy refuses because she worked very hard for her career and can't accept that Ethan has become so narrow-minded. This issue has become a very serious bone of contention between the couple, however without serious consequences yet. Then the worst happens: Ethan has joined Darcy on her assignment in Israel. She is attacked by a man, Ethan steps in, saves her but kills the attacker. This incident is for many reasons the death blow for the marriage.

However, eight years later, Darcy is again on an assignment, this time in the Philippines, where a dubious murder occurred in the U.S. embassy. Darcy knows that only Ethan, meanwhile her ex-husband, can help her. She calls him and leaves a voice message on this phone. He reacts to her distress call but is too late - before he arrives in the Philippines, Darcy was abducted.

A classical Gerard book: fast-paced and action loaded. Irresistible male hero and a heroine who could meet him on equal terms. Inspired sex scenes that are related to the plot. Reunion with old friends from previous books and a rewarding happy end.

Why the mixed feelings? Firstly, I didn't like the flashbacks. There were just too many of them and they ripped the flow of the story apart rather than supporting it. Secondly, the reason why Darcy literally ran away from Ethan was so shallow that I couldn't relate at all. She claimed that he withdrew into himself but besides asking him what's bothering him she didn't do anything else but walk away from him. Finally, I thought the end of the book was rushed and blunt.

In any case, if you have read the previous sequels you might not lose this one.


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To the Brink The Bodyguards Book 3 Cindy Gerard 9780312990930 Books Reviews

Information can be deadly! When her US Embassy coworker dies in a mysterious hit-and-run accident, Darcy Prescott knows the envelope she received from the deceased colleague must be involved. Terrified and alone in the Philippines, Darcy instinctively reaches out to the one person sure to help, her ex-husband Ethan Garrett.

Although haunted by his failed marriage, former Special Forces soldier Ethan has moved on with his life...or so he thought. Upon hearing Darcy's panicky phone message, he is ready to drop everything and help her. When he finally discovers that Darcy has been kidnapped, Ethan assembles a small team to go to her aid.

With the help of his two brothers and a friend, all former soldiers, can Ethan rescue Darcy? Even if they do the impossible and pull her out of the jungle alive, will Darcy be safe? Obviously, she's in the middle of something big! Finally, what does all this mean for Darcy and Ethan's broken union? The connection is still there, but is that enough?

The third book in The Bodyguards series, To the Brink is the best one yet, and I can't recommend it enough! With pulse-pounding action and sizzling romance, it is so much more than the previous books. I loved the story's edgy realism. It is one of the more believable military themed romantic thrillers I have read in quite some time. The use of flashbacks to show the evolution of the couple's relationship was brilliant. You get a fully developed relationship without interfering with the suspenseful action.

Darcy and Ethan are strong, likable characters. I was hoping they would have the strength to handle the complex problems in their marriage as well as Darcy's current predicament. Immediately drawn into the tale, I was unable to put the book down. To the Brink left me begging for more from The Bodyguards. I can't wait for the next installment!

Cheryl

Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
3.5

This story was in a whole other level of suspense (compared to the last two books) and I really liked it. Sure, I was tensed and I got stressed, but everything that happened felt realistic. I felt like I was with the characters and went through what they went through. Cindy Gerard did an incredible job with the suspense part of the story.

The romance aspect though...

I liked Ethan and Darcy as a couple but I didn't feel their chemistry was mind-blowing. I didn't see sparks flying (and that did happen to me with Nolan and Jillian). Also, the reason behind the break up was a little… 'meh'.

The flashbacks to know how they met and their relationship--five years earlier--were cute but the present story was more interesting. I wanted to be in that world instead of the one back in the past. And sometimes it bothered me that there were abrupt cuts when it'd turn from the present to the past.

Individually, I liked them both. Perhaps, Darcy a little less. Once she was rescued, she started getting on my nerves with the whole "I won't put anyone in danger so I won't say why I was abducted and blah blah blah" Girl, they'd already been through a lot because you. Did you really want to harm them by not saying anything? *facepalm*

Luckily she got over that phase fast. Thank you stubborn Ethan for that!

What I really liked about this book (that I didn't feel the first two books had, especially the second) was the family interaction. I liked that Nolan and Dallas were part of the rescue mission so I could see them together. Wish Eve could've been there too, though. And I loved knowing more about Nolan and Jillian's relationship.

OVERALL

'To The Brink' dealt amazingly with the suspense. It gripped me from the first to last page. The romance, though not mind-blowing, was a nice addition. I'm so looking forward to reading more from E.D.E.N (like Dallas and Amy's story, yes?)
Ethan Garrett meets Darcy Prescott at a gathering of the U.S. embassy in Peru where they fall wildly in love with each other and decide after very short time to get married. Although the marriage starts very promising, the relationship can't endure Ethan's work related change in behavior - he becomes more and more introvert and having seen a lot as a Special Force operator, he asks Darcy to leave her position at the different U.S. embassies by applying for a position back in the States. Darcy refuses because she worked very hard for her career and can't accept that Ethan has become so narrow-minded. This issue has become a very serious bone of contention between the couple, however without serious consequences yet. Then the worst happens Ethan has joined Darcy on her assignment in Israel. She is attacked by a man, Ethan steps in, saves her but kills the attacker. This incident is for many reasons the death blow for the marriage.

However, eight years later, Darcy is again on an assignment, this time in the Philippines, where a dubious murder occurred in the U.S. embassy. Darcy knows that only Ethan, meanwhile her ex-husband, can help her. She calls him and leaves a voice message on this phone. He reacts to her distress call but is too late - before he arrives in the Philippines, Darcy was abducted.

A classical Gerard book fast-paced and action loaded. Irresistible male hero and a heroine who could meet him on equal terms. Inspired sex scenes that are related to the plot. Reunion with old friends from previous books and a rewarding happy end.

Why the mixed feelings? Firstly, I didn't like the flashbacks. There were just too many of them and they ripped the flow of the story apart rather than supporting it. Secondly, the reason why Darcy literally ran away from Ethan was so shallow that I couldn't relate at all. She claimed that he withdrew into himself but besides asking him what's bothering him she didn't do anything else but walk away from him. Finally, I thought the end of the book was rushed and blunt.

In any case, if you have read the previous sequels you might not lose this one.