': In The Trenches: An OPS Protector Romance Novel (Owens Protective Services Book 1) by Giulia Lagomarsino Book tour with Cat's Review @EJBookPromos @crzybookladyluv @TTCBooksandmore

Title: In the Trenches: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Series: Owens Protective Services Book 1

Author: Giulia Lagomarsino

Genre: Protector Romance

Release Date: August 29, 2022

Cover Design: T.E. Black Designs

Photographer: R plus M Photography by Reggie Deanching

Cover Model: Guy Michael

I stalk my prey, never taking my eyes off the target.

I'm a sniper by trade, but I'm so much more than that.

My rifle is an extension of me.

I am the bullet.

I am a Hunter of Gunmen.

I was born a protector and I'd die that way.

Leaving the military didn't change that. It's why I started my business, Owens Protective Services.

My men are my family, my brothers.

And the people I protect are my mission.

As for the tangos...sometimes you have to flush the toilet of humanity.

But even when protecting clients, I've never put myself on the line for anyone like I have for her.

Beth.

She keeps her secrets close to the vest, much like I keep my emotions.

I've always been able to compartmentalize a job, but with her, everything's out of control. I can't decide if I can trust her or not, especially when she stumbles into the middle of a job. She seems innocent, but aren't they always?

I see the scared woman backing away from anyone that comes near her. I see the urge to run. But I also see the kitten with claws, ready to come out fighting if anyone dares come after her.

Deep down, I know she's my destiny.

My reason for fighting.

I will uncover her secrets, and then I'll do my job, taking out anyone that dares threaten her.

Cat gives this book 4 Meows...

This is book one of a new Series; OPS. I think more along the lines of Reed Security as that’s mentioned in the first of the book, though you don’t have to have read that series to enjoy this. It stands alone fine.

I will say this book started off a bit slow for me and the first portion I didn’t see where it fit into the actual story. I do understand the author was building up the characters of Owens Protective Services though, and also we had Beth as well. It was kind of like several stories in one.

All of the characters are strong and make a great team. Once the story got started it was very suspenseful, page turning and then... boom! What a cliffhanger. Now I can’t wait for the next book.

I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.