All it takes is one look at Grace and Mark is locked and loaded and more than ready for some hot action. While on leave, Mark is on a mission to rock Grace's world and warm up the cold Boston nights with some hot and heavy loving. With his leave coming to an end, Mark is determined to convince Grave to take a chance on them.

Locked and Loaded is a sexy escape that's sure to draw the reader in seducing them with a thrilling sensuality and sexual tension that makes the pages fly and readers will be eager for more. Once again, the Cougar Challenge series brings the reader a strong heroine and a hunky younger hero together they provide lots of simmering passion, poignant touches and pure romance. Kudos to author Samantha Cayto for creating rich and intelligent main and secondary characters with an extreme emotional depth that makes them feel realistic. The relationship between Grace and Mark seems warm and real right from the very beginning. The sex scenes are full of sinfully decadent delights, tender and playful elements that the reader will savor. Bravo also to Ms. Cayto handling of Mark's friend Sean's PTSD ailment with a realistic sensitivity that is believable and heartbreaking. The dialogue has an authentic tone that enhances the memorable characters. The sex scenes are full of sinfully decadent delights and tender elements that the reader will savor. The pacing of the plotline with its twists and turns is smooth, flowing and satisfying.

A wonderful ending that will warm the reader's heart!

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Shannon
June 16, 2010