Absolutely loved!

I've really enjoyed so many (okay...all) of the books in this series, but seriously, Jackie and Beck's story tops them all--second chance romance at its best! (Plus, as a bonus, Mitch shows up several times, wearing his trademark smart-aleck t-shirts. I. Love. Mitch. Even though I'd probably want to smother him with a pillow IRL. IDK how Caroline puts up with him...he's so...Mitch.)

Jackie and Beck had me from the very first page, and I honestly didn't want to put the book down until I was sure that they'd not only survive everything that Ms. Evans and Ms. Giordano threw at them but that they'd also manage to find their HEA in the end. And oh my goodness, did they ever get things thrown at them--just when you thought there couldn't possibly be one more disastrous thing added to their very full plate, you found out just how wrong you were! Fortunately, the authors made everything all right in the end--but whoa, it was pretty tense for a while there, like for about 281 pages... ;)

Defending Justice would work just fine as a standalone--Beck and Jackie's story doesn't at all involve any of the other stories in the series. Several of the other series characters show up throughout, but you don't have to have read their stories to enjoy them here.

Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. ( )

Just when you think you've dodged a bullet and avoided having sex with your boss' soon-to-be cougar ex-wife who bought you in a charity auction, you are arrested in the middle of the night for her murder. And who strolls in to defend you - unannounced, unrequested, and unwanted - but an old flame from a fabulous, never-to-be forgotten weekend fling in college. And that's not the only big surprise, but you'll need to read this latest Justice Series book, Defending Justice, to find out.

Defending Justice, Book 7 in The Justice Team Series by Adrienne Giordano & Misty Evans, takes off running and never slows down. Beckett Pearson is a former model and football star, and an FBI Special Agent. Jackie DelRay is a former prosecutor turned defense attorney, known for her toughness. Beck and Jackie have history both professional and private, secrets and animosity between them. Beck doesn't want anything to do with Jackie, but his career, and possibly his life, are on the line and she might be his one hope at staying out of prison. She needs to see justice done and is determined to save him.

As always, the Justice Team promises - and delivers - a thrilling story packed with action, passion, danger, romance, snappy dialogue and a lot of humor. The scene where Josh walks in while Beck and Jackie are "at" her desk had me laughing. And I really want to meet Mini-Beck.

The story is set amidst the Washington, D.C. backdrop of political alliances, greed, corruption and murder. It's fast-paced with suspense and twists that you don't see coming but with a satisfying resolution. The characters are well-developed and believable. Jackie and Beck are stubborn and at times reckless but oh, so likeable, and the tension between them, sexual and otherwise, sizzles.

I am a fan of the Justice Team and highly recommend this latest adventure. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review; my review is completely honest and voluntary. Go to the website and read all the books. You won't be sorry. ( )