To Protect and Serve

by V.K. Powell

Book Overview

Lieutenant Alex Troy is caught in the paradox of her life - to hold steadfast to her professional oath or to protect the woman she loves. Assigned to the Vice/Narcotics Division, Alex is given the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602820074
• ISBN13: 9781602820074
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

This Author is going places

VK Powell, You have hit the BIG time girl. This debut novel was a great read,not only for its romance and erotic content, but also for its ability to engulf me with a sense of duty. This one really touched my soul. It wasnt so long ago when I too felt the resposibility of 'rank'. Be it in the military or another force, it is never easy to send the people you care about into harms way. Powell manages to capture the heart and gut wrenching feelings of being torn between duty and love. It is clearly obvious that Powell has faced these realities, and she portrayed the actions, worries and emotions perfectly. For anyone who hasnt yet read this debut novel, it is a must. Devlyn

Police Drama With Lots of Romantic Intrigue--Love It!

When a councilman's daughter ends up dead from an apparent overdose, Alex Troy, an astute lieutenant in Vice/Narcotics, is called upon to head the investigation. Alex plans to outsmart the ruthless drug lord, Sonny Davis, using whatever it takes to bring him to justice. But there is more at stake than a high profile case with a plum chance of promotion. Alex previously had mentored, befriended, and admired the once vibrant victim. She vows to punish whoever did this to Stacey and all the other young victims. Alex struggles to maintain her impenetrable persona as she faces personal and professional challenges. More intriguing is Alex's growing attraction to a gorgeous, gutsy subordinate, Keri Morgan, who becomes the primary team officer under her command. Keri is driven by her obsession to nail Sonny Davis and is fantasizing about Alex. Between Alex's past demons and this 'make or break' case, she doesn't need any distractions. Drama and attractive women is what VK Powell shows in To Protect and Serve. The play between the main characters is enough to make this a fine read, but going undercover, chasing hardened criminals and bringing them to justice adds just the right amount of action to make this a well-plotted page turner. The book drew me in from the beginning with characters that captivate in their complexity. Powell writes with authority, using the lingo and capturing the thoughts of the law enforcers. The images are vivid, the action is believable, and the police procedurals are authentic. After Keri makes a dangerous bust, Alex wants to know if Keri always gets into this much trouble. When Keri asks Alex if she did something wrong, Alex replies, "You saved the victim from further injury, got the bad guy, and no cops got hurt. I'd say that's a pretty good day. We can talk about the rest another time." Powell had me invested in the story of these admirable women, who put their heart, mind, body, and soul into their chosen profession. The riveting scenes between Alex and Keri had me rooting for Keri to overcome Alex's barriers and for Keri to stay safe for Alex's sake. A satisfying conclusion with ample room for a sequel, To Protect and Serve will hit the spot. by Cheri Rosenberg for Story Circle Book Reviews reviewing books by, for, and about women

"Protect and Serve" serves up romance

The senseless drug overdose of a coed looks like murder to police detective Lt. Alex Troy. This time, she's determined to put the drug lord she suspects is behind it away for good. The last thing she needs on the task force she's tapped to lead is an ex-lover who refuses to believe "it's over," and an inexperienced officer, new to narcotics undercover work, she'll have to shepherd. And the very last thing she needs is to find herself attracted to a team member. Officer Keri Morgan has been doing a slow burn over an unfair excessive force review that Alex was responsible for. But she's not going to turn down a chance to go undercover in one of the biggest busts the department has dealt with, even if the team leader is Alex. From the beginning these two crime fighters must fight the sensual fire that flares up any time they're within arms' length, while together they face the dangers of the drug underworld. This is one of those books that just gets better the further you read. Keri and Alex are courageous and professional, and also endearingly human. In addition, Powell fleshes out the plot with a cast of interesting and individual secondary characters. From the sticky tentacles of Helen the ex-lover who won't let go, to the tubby sergeant who gropes female officers, to the skin-crawler of a drug lord and his geeky accountant, every scene is more memorable than the last. I particularly liked that Powell never allows the action--and there's plenty of it--to eclipse the romance. For this debut novel, Powell draws on her police background to bring us gritty reality, seasoned with dry wit. She heats up her mix with pulse-pounding sensuality, and enriches the whole with a touching and satisfying love story. When all's said and done Alex and Keri are right for each other and deserve their happy ending.